50 Best Italian Restaurants near Watauga

“We love this Joe’s pizza and pasta in Watauga. The spaghetti is excellent as is the pizza. Absolutely love the homemade house dressing that they have for their salads.The service is top notch also. It’s a great place, reasonably priced with excellent food.“

“Sophisticated menu and expertly prepared dishes. We started with the Burrata which was served along with premium figs and prosciutto. My hearts of palm salad was fresh and bean presented. I’ve included pictures of the osso bucco! Fall off the bone richness! I recommend the gnocchi with truffles and mushrooms. Classy service from Jordan!“

“Absolutely LOVE the service Maya provided me and my group. She answered all my questions and was very attentive. Not to mention she is very polite and kind. Loved the atmosphere and music. I’d say a combination of service and vibe would make this bottled blonde better than the one in dallas! Will for sure be coming back soon with Maya.“

“If you love cheese like I love cheese.... You're gonna love this place. Besides a good amount of cheese the sauces are amazing. Definitely try the cheese ravioli. My husband says the meat lasagna is wonderful too. We'll be checking out some other options very soon“

“The interior design is sterile and lacks any charm of character. The dining room resembles a grade school cafeteria during classes. The food is tasty but I have yet to experience anything unique on the menu. Good service, cleanliness and decent Italian cuisine staples abound here but you probably won't be wowed by anything.“

“We are very happy to have this pizza restaurant nearby. The location is very convenient, the staff is super friendly and their pizzas are very good at reasonable pricing. We mostly do take-out and really enjoy the pizzas and subs, the meatball sub is my favorite.“

“They have this mastered! Customer service and excellent in taste and presentation of food! The portions are large and the prices are fair. Plus you get to bring your own wine! I am vegan so they made me whole wheat rigatoni. The pasta texture was perfect and the flavor of the San Marzano tomato sauce was out of this world! My husband had chicken Valdostano Our son had seafood over pasta. We all were very pleased also their salads are humongous so be prepared for that as well as they are delicious and creative! We don’t live here but I can’t wait to come back to southlake again for a business to visit This very special restaurant again!“

“Awesome Crust! Pizza is literally Perfect. Mm mm. Joes Pizza and Pasta in Watauga is the best in our Area. Alex Pizza and Pasta is better in my opinion. Coming from Bronx, Ny this pizza is on point. Thin crust not too airy, good amount of cheese and flavorful. I hope they keep this quality. Great Job! 10/10“

“Best best pizza & pasta in ft worthVegetarian options: There's stuff without meat in itParking: There's plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Watch YOUR children and everyone is friendlyWheelchair accessibility: It's an elevator.“

“Very good place, excellent food and service, I can only say wow for the delicious food and the attention an 11 out of 10, very friendly and helpful service, you will not regret it if you come here, and suggestion let them surprise you when placing your order ask Give them a recommendation themselves, I will return again to try more of the menu“

“I needed to order a cake for someone with a VERY strict diet. DeVivo Bros. was the only place that would consider taking this vegan and dairy free cake order. They were up front with me and told me this is a first-time order but he did his research and was willing to give it a try. This cake not only turned out beautiful but was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! THANK YOU SO MUCH!“

“This place is a wonderful family owned restaurant with flavorful, fresh, and creative food. You feel like part of the family when you are here - not the crazy kind, but the loving kind.Sunny and her daughter, Selma, make you feel like they have known you forever and are very attentive.Prices are great for a big plate of food.“

“We love Big Joe’s! This place is a hidden gem in Haslet, TX. The food is AMAZING. From pizza, to pastas, to salads…You can’t go wrong with anything that you order. The ingredients are fresh, and the food is flavorful. My new personal favorite is the lasagna pizza.We’ve done a mix of dining in and take-out. When dining in, the atmosphere is super laid back. I like that they have quarter machine games available for the kids. It’s keeps them busy while they wait. Theres a lot of flat screen TVs through out the restaurant to watch the games on. When it comes to take-out the drive through window is the best. Not having to get out of my car to pick- up my food is incredibly convenient. Keep up the great work!“

“Love the beautiful atmosphere and the owner/head chef came out to meet us and ask how our food was she was very kind and informative. Service was quick and staff was kind and helpful. Pizza was delicious!! The best we have found in the area! We will be back.“

“Pizza 5 stars, Lasagna 10 stars, most everything 5 stars...BUT the Greek Salad, just sad. Ugh!Greek salad with a butload of green and black olives? Gotta go KALMATA. Balsamic/Vinegarette dressing? or even worse, ITALAINAN dressing or TSAZIKI? Needs Kalmata olives and a CREAMY GREEK dressing and NOT TSAZIKI sauce or a creamy "italian".. that is for Gyros! Offer an option for Calamari with it and I see heaven. Peppericinis on the side. heaven, but none.LOVE NAPOLIS and most everything they do but love Greek salads done right is heaven.c'mon gents...you can do it!“

“I LOVE this place. The price is surprisingly low for this place. Its ambiance is very elegant when you walk inside, with classical music and dim lighting. The salad is crisp. The service is amazing, and the food is just incredible. It’s not crazy busy which is such a surprise to me every time.“

“Good upscale pizza spot, even if it is a bit chaotic. Once you finally find parking in this patch of Southlake retail and walk up, the fair-sized covered patio can be pretty inviting. However, if you brave the indoor area, you'll feel like you've stumbled into a college town pizza pub for the middle-aged. The wooden interior and high ceilings combine for a noisy environment once it starts getting busy. After being seated, we watched servers and food runners scurry around from table to table, trying to keep up while simultaneously missing an opportunity to greet us and get drinks started (took a good 5 minutes to reveal who was working our table).But honestly, these are minor gripes in the big picture here. Once they arrived, our server was friendly and quick on the drinks when they weren't rushing between tables. We opted for the family dinner, which is both a good deal and a lot of leftovers if you have 4 people or less. We added a meatball appetizer, and the seasoned meat and marinara went great with the perfectly toasted bread. The pretzel that came with the dinner package was okay, but honestly felt more like a giant, twisted breadstick (the queso that we paid extra for didn't do it any favors, either). The farm style salad was actually really delicious, probably helped by coating the whole bowl with ranch. This is also the point of the dinner when we realized that we needed to hurry up and finish our first course(s), as table real estate was VERY limited for us, and a big pizza was soon to be en route. The Classic Rossa came out piping hot, but still soft enough that toppings were hanging on for dear life as I scarfed each delicious slice. If you're an older pizza fan, or just a family that's had enough CiCi's for a while, you'll like the step up in class this pizza place provides.Vegetarian options: Veggie pizza and salads“

“Tony's is your basic strip mall pizza and pasta joint.. I've been going here for close to 25 years. Their food is always very good. We absolutely love their pizza. Thin slices, wonderful crustTheir Alfredo sauce is the best around. We order an extra order of Alfredo sauce to dip our pizza in and it is so very yummy.The service is great. They have a big back room if you want to have a big group. You really just can't go wrong with tony's pizza and pasta“

“Was in the city from out of town this week. Ordered from this pizza place. The app they use for delivery was terrible. Never got my order. I called restaurant and the owner made a new order and personally delivered to my hotel. Got to say. Its the best pizza ive ever had. Everything was super good. Pizza, appetizers and dessert. No joke. This place has the best pizza. I only wish i was there longer so i could hit this place up personally and some good pizza. Its a shame that these food delivery apps can hurt the restaurant when the food is actually super good. Best pizza EVER!“

“The food was spectacular; ambiance was peacefully elegant; staff was accommodating to our food restrictions. Mary was an incredible waitress-hospitable and very kind. We will be back when we’re back visiting Ft. Worth. Afterwards, take time to see the art work inside the building that houses the restaurant.“

“What a great place to enjoy good food and company! Everything was fantastic from the seating to the service. Our waiter Jon made a lot of great recommendations and checked on us regularly to ensure we were enjoying our meal/drinks. Definitely would recommend this spot to anyone who wants to eat some scrumptious pizza and have a pleasant experience.“

“Definitely a family ambiance. Great place to relax and enjoy a nice glass of wine.When you see that the owner herself is around and checking on her customers, that’s a good sign of quality.A few suggestions:Go easy on the dressing on the house/featured salad … great taste though.(Not critical) Most servers, if not all, are wearing a uniform, which makes this little restaurant feel special, but one did not… I’m sure he can do it next time ?.Kudos! Well done ?“

“Highly recommend a visit to Fort Brewery. It’s a very cool space. The outdoor area has motorized overhead screens so depending on the weather you can really enjoy the day or be safe from the elements. The stage is a good size too. Music wasn’t too overpowering so that’s good. The beers were good. Red Ale was my favorite. Also had some solid NA options too. Pizza was killer. Especially the Heim Pizza.“

“This place is great! You definitely get your moneys worth of food since it is a big portion! The pasta is delicious and the food tastes homemade and rich! My partner and I will definitely be returning soon! I’m so full and satisfied! The customer service is beyond amazing as well! I enjoyed the family feel good environment. I 100% recommend this place!“

“O.M.G. I just moved back to this side of DFW and suggested we "give this place a try" to my husband (I'm from Chicago and he's from New York) and we both absolutely loved it! He went and picked up the order and came home and told me how he loved that everyone was super friendly and even knew the name of a customer that walked in while he was there. Most importantly though the food was DELICIOUS!! I can't wait to try more options! We're hooked! Thanks for a great meal and a great experience even from a pick up order!“

“My husband and I LOVE this restaurant. The food is incredible and everything is homemade with so much love. It is cash only so don't forget to bring your money. My appetizers and main dishes are amazing. And don't get me started on the dessert.“

“Nice little Italian restaurant a short way away from Camp Bowie. The menu is small but lots of classics available and the quality of food was fairly good. Wait staff were solid. The interior is cozy and visually nice but a large detriment to it is the proximity of everyone being relatively close combined with the size of the room resulting in loud background noise that doesn't lend well to a quiet experience as you need to raise your voice to hear someone speaking across the table. Overall a good place.Wheelchair accessibility: A nice ramp exists for wheelchairs to easily reach the front door. Place is all on one floor.“

“They have a really thin crust pizza. Good size and value for the price. Fried cheese sticks were decent with a good cheese pull on the mozzarella. Pizza by the slice available. Bar is next door to the pizza section. Besides pizza, looks like a nice selection of Italian pasta, entrées, subs, and desserts to choose from. When busy, parking can be tough.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Inzo and was blown away by the impeccable service provided by their server, Julie. From start to finish Julie went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Julie was very attentive and one of the best servers I've ever had. I will definitely be coming back to see Julie and hope to have her as my server again!!!!“

“My husband & I just had an incredible dinner together at Armend’s. The menu has a great variety of options to choose from for whatever you may be craving that day. We had ordered several appetizers and were blown away by each one. The main dishes were absolutely incredible and can’t wait to try more next time we go! We finished our dinner with the delicious strawberry cheesecake. We were extremely impressed with the service & truly loved the atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Excellent food, and the staff was cordial and friendly. Ever since Medici closed we've been looking for an italian restaurant and I believe we've found our new go-to.Vegetarian options: Like most italian restaurants, you can modify all the pastas and pizzas to be without meat. The salads are also excellent.“

“Brand new pizza place. Amazing smiling faces greet you as you walk in. Come support this great new business and eat some delicious pizza!! I’ve tried several different flavors and all delicious. Free slice of pizza of the day for the next 20 days! Wow!!? I wish and pray that this business thrives! Great job everyone who is working hard to make our pizzas ??“

“The food is delicious. Though they have veal piccata, would be nice to have a chicken alternative. Though small inside, they make use of every square inch. It can get quite loud, especially if there are birthday celebrations. Nonetheless, a good restaurant. Will definitely be back when in Southlake again.“

“Niki's is always delicious! We love going here. We've gotten so many things of the menu, and everything tastes wonderful. The service is always great. Every time we've gone there has been a pianist. We love to hear the live music.Dietary restrictions: They were able to leave the cheese off the pizza. One of my family members has a dairy allergy. Still tasted great.“

“Arrived on a Saturday night at 6:30. Plenty of parking , no line , no wait and plenty of seating. Plenty of fresh pizza with new product continuaslly arriving. The pizza tasted just like I remembered from 50 years back. And that crispy crust ? No other pizza chain has it. The salad was fresh but the ice tea was really special. Tasted brewed with no off putting flavor. The poor waitress was alone and worked like a champ. All in all a good experience. $11.00 and change before tip. Worth every penny !“

“We came within an hour of closing but the service workers were accommodating and attentive. I appreciate that always. We ordered regular breadsticks, they were a little bland, if they had Parmesan on top it would have been more tasty I think. We ordered the Mediterranean pizza and buffalo chicken. I really enjoyed the cheese quality. It wasnt too stringy or hard. Both pizzas were flavorful. Mediterranean pizza, 6.5/10, solid pizza. The hot buffalo chicken pizza was pretty tasty and not too hot. 7/10.“

“My family and I visited on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The staff was very friendly, the ambience of the environment was quiet. We received fast service, and the food was hot and tasty. The portions were so big that we all took to-go boxes! To top it off, they gave each patron free eclipse glasses, as the solar eclipse was the following Monday!“

“We’ve dined here several times over the years. If it were closer we’d be there more often. Always a great experience. Inside is nice - dark with dark table cloths to give a more upscale feel. The food is wonderful with a menu filled with Italian favorites including veal and some interesting items that you might not expect. They have a table-side flaming wheel carbonara - which I haven’t tried but how could it not be good. I recall a steak that you could cook over rocks as well. I had a dry aged NY strip for the first time the other night and it was amazing. The chef makes great food and this steak was exceptional. Great place.“

“No one tops Ruggeri's Been coming to Ruggeri's original since the 80's soory to see Dallas close but new location in Colleyville is really nice for date night and the food is amazing. Highly recommend especially now that weather is cooling and fires are blazing...AAA+++“

“I had just arrived in Keller from Houston and the kids got hungry. With 10 minutes before closing I quickly called and asked if it was too late to order s pizza. The gentlemen said perfect timing! Ordered a large Pizza and it would be ready in 10-15 minutes. I was less than a mile away and made it there in 10 minutes. Not only was the pizza ready but the gentleman who took my order was super friendly and accommodating. Thank you for getting me that pizza and drinks. The pizza was amazing and me being from the Bronx, NY, it’s hard to find a great Pizza. Highly recommend this place.“

“This place is seriously underrated, and it's disheartening to see how many Muslims are missing out on this hidden gem! The halal pizza here is top-notch, especially the crispy and spicy halal pepperoni. The chicken Alfredo pizza is a culinary delight, unlike anything I've had elsewhere. The consistent deliciousness keeps us coming back, and the fact that it's under 15 minutes away is a huge plus. No need to drive to Plano for a good halal bite. It's a family-owned gem where you can feel the love they have for their restaurant. Despite its quaintness, it's a relaxed spot with lots of UTA students, and finding a table is never an issue. After four years of being our go-to, it was high time for a review.“

“UPDATE 5/4/24:Dined inside tonight. A bit of a busy wait outside but it was cool and nice out and were seated after around 45-minutes. We were ready to order when we sat down, and our food started coming out promptly. Waitress was friendly and helpful, while still remaining busy and diligent to her tables. Everything was great. The pizza, the salads and the kids menu items our child really enjoyed and ate everything. Was nice they did not char the kids pizza as kids tend to freak out about that. The Chicken Parm Sandwich was excellent too. Tiramisu was amazing, light and fresh. Bathrooms were super clean.ORIGINAL REVIEWStick to eating this in-store only, fresh out of the oven to get the full experience. The take-out thing doesn't work so well. Overpriced and underwhelming and their pizza doesn't travel well. By the time you sit down to eat, the crust is tough on the outside and the inner crust is limp and soggy. The to-go salad was equally unimpressive, 3 cups of lettuce, 3 sardines and charge me $3 extra for 3 tiny little dressing cups. Ouch. I learned the hard way for a $15 salad. The tiramisu was phenomenal!“

“My husband and I love coming here. Probably at least once every two weeks. Their new manager Bryan is amazing. Super friendly and makes sure all of our needs are taken care of. He even recognizes us every time we come in. Not to mention the food is absolutely delicious.“

“Love the food, especially the chicken soup. Some of the best chicken soup I’ve ever had.I will say, as the years have gone by, the menu has changed significantly since I was a kid. It does suck when personal favorites disappear in place of stuff I won’t eat.My biggest issue would be the price-to-serving ratio. I’m not sure if it’s still on the menu, but last time I ordered it, I spent $20-30 on cheese ravioli to get less than 10 smallish ravioli.But it’s a great place to get good Italian food regardless.“

“Stopped in for a quick bite. got 18" pizzas. Salad was cool. Good Sandwiches.Great location, in the center of everything. Service was awesome. Everyone talks to you. In a good way not annoying. Service is quick too, even though the food tastes home made. Place was clean. Great family place.“

“We had my son’s rehearsal dinner there and it was fantastic. They made us a little area on the patio and it was perfect. It was 30 people on a Friday night and they managed beyond our expectations. Great service, great atmosphere and great food!“

“I have lived here for 30 years and completely forgot how good the food is here. I have been here 3 times since and I feel terrible and missed out on great meals all of these years. They still use the highest quality foods and Tia is the original owner and still does the cooking. They only take cash or checks so be prepared. That is the only negative, but the food is worth the inconvenience. The pizza's are fantastic!“

“Yes, the pizza really is new york style! Thinner and crispier crust, run by good folks. Also just like new york, you can order it by the slice (and they're BIG- do not think domino's). And it's not like 7-11 where it's been sitting out all day under a heating lamp; they cook it about 85% and finish it off once you order and add whatever toppings you want. Felt like I was back in Manhattan!Parking: Parking will not be an issue“

“I’ve been getting pizzas from Giovanis for about three years. I get one about every week. Never gets old. They are absolutely amazing amazing pizza. I get the jumbo extra-large 17 inch pepperoni mushroom always a generous portion of sauce, meat and mushrooms. These guys are amazing. Always pleasant to Cesar and Leo are a family business you should check them out great New York style pizza, thin crust just the best at a good value woo hoo thank you Giovanni’s Pizza.“

“It has been years since I’ve had Coal Vines, and this was my first visit to the Southlake location.Very quaint and inviting ambience inside with low light and tabletop candles - somewhat noisy but nice atmosphere.Complimentary zucchini chips were great.Spinach salad was also very good, but would prefer more pear and walnuts and less Gorgonzola, as it is VERY Gorgonzola heavy between the cheese and dressing itself.Pizza was probably the best I’ve had in a long time! Sauce had a perfect flavor, high-quality cheese and the crust has thin, but substantial enough to not be soggy like some neopolitan styles can be.Service was attentive and friendly. Will absolutely come back - I prefer this pizza to the other local options.“