Tucked into an Addison strip mall, PaneVino Osteria is a welcome respite from the nearby glut of restaurant chains. In its unpretentious space, find excellent wines, scratch-made rigatoni in spicy pork ragu, and lobster fra diavolo over fettuccini.

In addition to the ice cold Grey Goose vodka on tap, this Addison Italian eatery entices diners with delicious and reasonably-priced baked ziti, chicken marsala, linguini with clams, and more.

No-frills Italian fare is the name of the game at this Addison favorite, where a plate of chicken parmigiana is priced at than less than $15. Feeling like a little splurge? Consider the langostino a fuoco, or lobster in a spicy tomato-cream sauce.

One of the newest Italian spots on this list, Terra resides inside what is surely the largest Italian eatery in the city. Eataly Dallas opened up at Northpark Center a year into the pandemic, complete with this open-air restaurant with wood-grilled proteins, house-made pasta (naturally), a head-turning gelato cart, and more.

For over 25 years and through two moves, Adelmo’s has been serving classic Italian food to in-the-know Dallasites. Nightly specials, a rotating wine list, and at their new location on Lovers Lane, a lovely patio, mean there’s always a reason to come back soon.

In this chic Highland Park restaurant, find decadent Italian fare from celebrated chef Julian Barsotti. Kick off dinner with lobster ravioli or eggplant rollatini, then dig into heartier, more indulgent options like 100-layer lasagna or rigatoni in vodka sauce.

Restaurateur Alberto Lombardi opened the first outpost of this now-chain risotteria in Dallas, where it’s remained a Knox-Henderson favorite ever since. Risotto is, of course, an excellent option here, perhaps a bowl topped with burrata and crispy prosciutto? There’s also a long list of gluten-free options here.

Part of Dallas’s dining landscape since 1985, Terilli’s was forced to relocate from its original home after a devastating 2010 fire. The restaurant rose from the ashes in 2012, and has since served its classic Caesar salad and shrimp scampi to hordes of adoring diners.

A Dallas favorite since it opened, Carbone’s is the spot for freshly-made pasta tossed in Sunday gravy, veal parmigiana, and spaghetti with meatballs. Finish dinner with cannoli.

At this East Dallas legend, score killer sandwiches, wine, cream-filled cannoli, and more goodness straight from Italy. In addition to the prepared items, find a bounty of Italian groceries and a case packed with enough cured meats to satisfy any charcuterie junkie.

The Charles impresses diners with its modern, Italian-influenced dishes like grilled halibut, ricotta gnudi with hazelnuts and brown butter honey, and a lush fennel-crusted pork blade chop.

A restaurant that calls itself New York Italian brings a different kind of attitude to the table. Big, bold, and red all over, Saint Rocco’s, led by chef Jay Valley, is no quiet intimate spot. With a patio featuring stunning views of downtown, a huge space perfect for rehearsal dinners or banquets, and a dining room full of folks celebrating something, Saint Rocco’s is a fun spot to twirl a fork.

Chef David Uygur’s Bishop Arts restaurant has earned a loyal following of devoted diners since opening in 2010. It remains one of the city’s hardest tables to score, thanks to pitch-perfect charcuterie and more rustic Italian fare. The menu changes frequently, and being adventurous is definitely recommended.