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 Italian food made with wild game |
5139 Camp Bowie Boulevard (at Merrick Street) Fort Worth, TX 76107 United States +1 817 738 1700 |
With Bella Italia, owner Carlo Croci adds on to his success of the original Bella Italia in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Unusual game fare is served here, including gourmet entrees made with buffalo, elk, ostrich, emu, quail, venison, Texas antelope and caribou. Traditional Italian recipes are served as well. House specialties include savory elk with porcini mushroom sauce, delicious salmon in Pernod sauce, delicate orange roughy with olive oil and herbs, and luscious linguine with grilled chicken. Reservations are not taken, so come early and enjoy a drink with friends while you wait at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Superb Italian bistro |
3516 Blue Bonnet Circle Fort Worth, TX 76109 United States +1 817 921 3242 |
Located in central Fort Worth, not far from Texas Christian University, this lovely bistro feels like a neighborhood spot but draws people from all over the metroplex. The intimate ambiance has subdued lighting and a warm wood-and-stucco interior. The names of repeat customers are even etched on small gold plaques and placed above their preferred tables.Steamed mussels and delicately grilled calamari serve as excellent starters. Specialty entrees include the pollo rossini (a delicate boneless chicken breast with spinach, goat cheese, golden raisins and pine nuts) and the filetto balsamico (tender beef tenderloin and caramelized red onions with wine sauce). Decadent desserts include tiramisu with shaved chocolate and vanilla sauce, and the apricot bonet with amaretto sauce and whipped cream. Beer and wine are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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North Arlington Italian bistro with live jazz |
668 Lincoln Square Center Fort Worth, TX 76011 United States +1 817 265 0555 |
A favorite since 1990, this North Arlington Italian bistro has been recognized by the Dallas Morning News as having one of the Best Patio Bars in Arlington. The menu offers an array of salads, pasta, seafood, sandwiches and grilled items. Specialties include the popular New York-style pizza and the egg fettuccine, complete with chunks of grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and asparagus in a delightful Alfredo sauce. The brunch menu includes house-made Danish pastries, breads and croissants as well as assorted salads, pizzas, pasta, Eggs Benedict, lasagna and roast beef. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious Italian food |
1548 Bedford Road Corner of Bedford Road and Forest Ridge Drive Fort Worth, TX 76021 United States +1 817 318 6664/ +1 817 283 5399 http://www.cafesicilia.com |
Located in the Metroplex area, this restaurant caters to the culinary desires of lovers of seafood and Italian cuisine. Begin your gastronomic journey by ordering one of the seafood entrees. Choose among the many delicacies, including Pork Romano and the Chicken Rollatini. Or simply go with one of the lunch specials, starting at USD4.99. If you want to eat light, try one of the pizzas or pastas. You can bring your own wine to wash down the meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous Sicilian pizza |
2220 Handley Drive Fort Worth, TX 76112 United States +1 817 496 3361 |
The dark interior of this family-style restaurant features large wood booths, as well as comfortable tables and chairs. Charlie's began as just a pizzeria in 1982, but has since added a full menu of Italian favorites. But the north side restaurant still features the same specialty that it is famous for—Sicilian style pizza. Italian entrees include a variety of pasta dishes, as well as fish, chicken, calzones and sub sandwiches. Save room for dessert—a tasty selection of homemade, fresh pies and cakes is also available here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic setting, Italian food, singing waiters |
6323 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76116 United States +1 817 732 1571 |
This awesome Italian restaurant offers deliciously authentic Italian food, wine and a unique romantic atmosphere. Situated below street level, it draws crowds daily for intimate get-togethers, family celebrations and corporate parties. The intimate booths are perfect for couples, and everyone will enjoy the singing waiters. You will find a variety of fresh Italian foods, steaks and seafood cooked to your specifications. The more you have enjoyed true foods hailing from Italy, the more you will love the prime beef, gourmet pizzas and specialty desserts found here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pizza and pasta in East Fort Worth |
6751 Bridge Street Fort Worth, TX 76103 United States +1 817 457 2444 |
Owner Nick Kaba's family owns more than a dozen Italian restaurants in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. This long-time favorite serves good pizza, but the locals come here again and again for the excellent pasta. Popular entrees include Chicken Marsala, cheese tortellini covered in a mild cream sauce, spinach lasagna, and spaghetti with meatballs. Do not forget to bring your own bottle of wine or your favorite beer to enjoy with your meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine northern and southern Italian food |
2855 Central Drive (at Harwood Road) Fort Worth, TX 76021 United States +1 817 540 3303 |
As you enter the La Bella Italian Restaurant, an engaging red awning leads you to a small, refined waiting area. The romantic ambiance continues with high-back red-upholstered chairs, heavy floor-length drapes and a beautiful Roman mural. The wide array of entrees encompasses many authentic Italian pasta dishes, along with veal, chicken, beef and fish. The seven varieties of pasta range from fettuccine to farfalle, and there are nine different sauces. House specialties include the fork-tender filet mignon al peppe and the veal chop nicoleta. The desserts comprise smooth tiramisu, the spumoni and the amaretto cheesecake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wonderful out-of-the-way Italian bistro |
722 Grapevine Highway (at Norwood Street) Fort Worth, TX 76054 United States +1 817 281 9333 |
This wonderful Italian bistro, set in out of the way location on Highway 26, is a great find. The lighting is low and romantic, and the table settings are elegant white with pretty, clear glassware. Decorations at the La Bistro include Italian countryside-influenced pictures. All entrees include spaghetti, soup or salad. House specialties include the filet mignon Madeira with mushrooms and wine sauce, and veal in a brandy sauce with shallots and cream. A wide variety of wines is available by the bottle, including Dom Perignon, along with a full bar. The dessert menu offers excellent tiramisu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An elegant dining experience |
1600 South University Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76107 United States +1 817 334 0000 |
Vito Ciraci's elegant restaurant has been located in the University Village shopping center for four years. Located close to the Cultural District and Texas Christian University, the place is all formal continental sophistication, with linen tablecloths, silver lamps at the tables and fine artworks on the walls. Try the thinly sliced beef carpaccio as an appetizer and follow it up with exquisite veal scallopine or red snapper. Meanwhile, the dessert tray features spumoni and sorbet. The food at La Piazza is expensive but exotic and makes for an extraordinary experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious Italian food near major attractions |
1001 Northeast Green Oaks Boulevard (at Collins Street) Fort Worth, TX 76006 United States +1 817 461 7656 |
Marco Polo is situated in Arlington amid many other restaurants. The food is excellent; the thin-crust pizza is recommended, as are the steaming hot calzones stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese and plenty of rich ricotta. Try the house specialty, pollo piccata—two tender chicken half-breasts in lemon butter and white wine sauce atop angel hair pasta. A full bar is on hand, and takeout is available for most items. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Italian food since 1953 |
9805 Highway 80 West Fort Worth, TX 76116 United States +1 817 244 4301 |
Opened in 1953, Margie's is dedicated to serving fresh homemade Italian food. Housed in a quaint, older spot in far west Fort Worth, Margie's exudes an old world Italian charm. Dim lighting provides a romantic ambiance. Specialty items include wood-oven pizzas, fettuccine Alfredo, the linguini with garlic pesto, and the penne with grilled chicken, spinach, onions and mushrooms. Other highlights include baked cannelloni, manicotti and the chicken picatta with fettuccine Alfredo. Desserts are heavenly, with choices including Italian wedding cake, cappuccino pie and spumoni. Seven varieties of beer and 37 bottles of wine are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale restaurant in North Arlington |
1618 Hwy 360 Fort Worth, TX 76050 United States +1 972 988 3101 |
Located in the center of north Arlington's hotel district, this upscale French and Italian restaurant serves authentic cuisine. You would not know it from the exterior, but the interior is very formal, with white linen tablecloths and rich mahogany wood throughout. The menu centers on French and Italian fare, including fresh seafood, veal, poultry, beef and wild game. Excellent pasta dishes also abound. Begin your meal with a cup of soup and order a glass of wine from the extensive wine list. Enjoy the music of a classical guitarist Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Italian food hailed as Fort Worth's best |
3416 West Seventh Street Fort Worth, TX 76107 United States +1 817 332 5226 |
Owner Silver Querinan hails from Italy,thus he knows Italian dishes well. Milano's location has opened only since 1997 and has been garnering popoular demand for another branch in Fort Worth. The main dining room's atmosphere is romantic at night, with small booths and intimate lighting. The menu, meanwhile, is full of traditional dishes. Your mouth will water as you choose between fried calamari with marinara sauce, fettucine Alfredo, chicken marsala and other enticing dishes. The pizzas here are also heavenly, and come in both thin-crust and deep-dish varieties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicate seasonings and polished service |
6306 Hulen Bend Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76132 United States +1 817 346 8841 |
The savory smell of wonderful cooking greets patrons at the door of On Broadway Ristorante. The owner greets guests and escorts them to their comfortable seats. The decor is modern, with angular lines and muted colors, but flowers on the tables give a romantic touch. This is an ideal place for dinner and a movie, as there is a cinema located adjacent to the restuarant. The food is subtle, with gentle seasonings enhancing the natural flavors of chicken, veal and beef. Various soothing coffees and liquors compliment a rich and enticing dessert tray. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Globally influenced gourmet food |
2443 Forest Park Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76107 United States +1 817 922 0808 |
The food at this upscale, globally influenced restaurant is not only delicious, but also artistically displayed on the plates. Fine white china and stemmed glassware adorn the white tablecloth tables. To keep every visit here fresh, the menu at The Pegasus changes with seasonally. For a delicious entree, try the pepper coriander seed-crusted tuna, wild duck breast, the rack of lamb or the delightful porcini mushroom ravioli. The well-selected wine list offers choices by the bottle and the glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great pizza and Italian food |
512 Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 United States +1 817 870 2222 |
This is a standard pizza joint complete with red-checkered tablecloths, but the downtown location and excellent grub make it a busy place at lunchtime. Although the joint built its reputation on its pizza, the menu also has numerous Italian favorites, such as homemade lasagna, a variety of pasta entrees, along with fresh salads and sandwiches. Try the tiramisu for dessert. It was mentioned in Texas Monthly magazine as among the best in the state. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-winning gourmet Italian restaurant in Arlington |
829 Lamar Boulevard East (Parkway Central Center) Fort Worth, TX 76011 United States +1 817 265 9174 http://www.piccolomondo.com/ |
This wonderful Italian restaurant has received many awards over the past 15 years including D Magazine's 'Best Restaurants in America', Zagat's 'Best Italian in the Metroplex' and the 'Taste of Arlington People's Choice award'. The lighting is soft and subdued, and music from the baby grand piano is soothing. Specialty pasta dishes include spaghetti bolognese, linguini with clam sauce and delicate baked manicotti. Other true Italian delights are the eggplant parmigiana, the veal scaloppine alla parmigiana and the pollo alla griglia(grilled chicken). Heavenly desserts include cheesecake, cannoli and tiramisu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular Italian eatery near top-notch entertainment |
226 Lincoln Square (at Collins and I-30) Fort Worth, TX 76011 United States +1 817 261 3883 |
Portofino has been hailed by the Dallas Morning News as one of Arlington's most romantic restaurants. The dining area is dimly lit, the décor is done in shades of green and mauve, and patrons are treated to live piano music as they enjoy their meals. The menu lists entrees such as the savory manicotti al forno, pollo biancaneve (chicken, brandy and mushrooms), filetto al pepe (tenderloin in peppercorn sauce) and pollo con gamberi parisienne (chicken, shrimp and mushrooms). Desserts include crème brulee and tiramisu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Northern Italian fare |
120 East Worth Street Fort Worth, TX 76051 United States +1 817 488 1181 |
This downtown Grapevine restaurant is popular with couples and families alike. The quaint surroundings are complete with cloth table linens and candles on each table. Because of the Northern Italy influence, the sauce offerings tend to lean more on the creamy side, instead of being tomato-based. A variety of pasta entrees are available, including favorites, such as Manicotti, Lasagna and Spaghetti. Other entrees include chicken, veal and seafood combinations. You can also choose a pasta-only entree, in which case you will pick from six different types of pasta and six innovative sauces to create your meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
