Dallas takes Italian seriously. From Knox Henderson's chef-driven spots to Park Cities classics, DFW offers everything from red sauce traditions to modern Italian innovation.
Dallas Favorites
Lucia
$$$$ • Bishop Arts
Jennifer Jasinski's intimate masterpiece. Book months ahead.
Carbone
$$$$ • Design District
NYC's red sauce legend arrives in Dallas.
Nonna
$$ • Lemmon Ave
Neighborhood Italian that locals love. No pretense, great food.
Modern Italian
Sprezza
$$$ • Knox Henderson
Contemporary Italian with excellent aperitivo hour.
Sachet
$$$$ • Design District
Mediterranean with strong Italian influences.
Mille Lire
$$$ • Knox Henderson
Sophisticated Italian with Texas twists.
Classic Dallas
Campisi's
$$ • Multiple Locations
Dallas Italian since 1946. Classic and consistent.
Parigi
$$$$ • Oak Lawn
Fine dining with Italian-French influences.
Il Bracco
$$$ • Preston Hollow
Neighborhood Italian with upscale touches.
Pro Tip: Lucia is tiny and books up months in advance—set a calendar reminder when reservations open.