Italian Restaurants in San Antonio (2025)
NONNA Osteria - Downtown
Northern Italian restaurant · La Villita District
Chef Luca Della Casa’s northern Italian menu—think pappardelle with wild boar and the signature truffle pasta tossed in a Grana Padano wheel—has earned consistent praise from the San Antonio Express-News and visiting sports media. Lively, romantic, and proudly local.
Tre Trattoria
Italian restaurant · North River District
Jason Dady’s Tuscan-inspired trattoria pairs house-made pastas and cast-iron pizzas with breezy River Walk views. The museum showcases Tre on its official dining page, and local critics regularly highlight its comforting hits and seasonal antipasti.
Il Forno
Pizza restaurant · Southtown
A chef-built wood-fired oven, house-cured meats, and farm vegetables power pies that Italian guide 50 Top Pizza ranked among America’s best, as reported by the San Antonio Current and other outlets. Unpretentious Southtown setting; serious craft.
Battalion
Italian restaurant · South of Southtown
Housed in a restored 1920s firehouse, this Southtown icon reimagines Italian-American classics with handmade pastas, a sharp wine list, and design drama. The San Antonio Express-News lauded its menu and sense of place.
Little Italy Restaurant & Pizzeria
Italian restaurant · North Central
Run by the Visocaro family since 1983, this old-school favorite serves Sicilian thick-crust pies, hearty pastas, and red-sauce classics. The San Antonio Express-News chronicled its four decades of community roots and enduring appeal.
Volare Restaurant
Pizza restaurant · Laurel Heights
A neighborhood institution now set in the historic Olmos Pharmacy building, Volare remains family-operated with New York–meets–Naples flavor. Local outlets have covered its move and continued following; look for live music and classic pies.
La Focaccia Italian Grill
Italian restaurant · South of Southtown
The Ciccarelli family’s King William classic has served veal saltimbocca, linguine with clams, and wood-fired focaccia since the 1990s. Recognized by national guide publishers like Gayot and Fodor’s for its enduring Italian-American repertoire.
Barbaro
Pizza restaurant · Monte Vista Historical District
Monte Vista’s lively pizzeria marries inventive pies with a serious cocktail program. Covered by the San Antonio Express-News and spotlighted by national personalities, it’s a neighborhood hangout with culinary ambition.
Pazzo Pastaria
Italian restaurant · Northeast
A family-run pasta house where everything—noodles, sauces, breads, even lemonade—is made in-house. Praised by the San Antonio Express-News and included on its 2025 citywide list, it’s a heartfelt ode to Italian comfort.
Fife and Farro
Restaurant · North River District
Inside Pullman Market, this Italian-focused spot turns heritage grains into wood-fired pizzas and fresh pastas. National outlets like Food & Wine and local critics have singled out its quality, value, and inclusive approach to diners with allergies.
Mare E Monte Italian Restaurant (San Antonio)
Italian restaurant · Northwest
A Medical Center newcomer emphasizing hospitality and freshness—from squid-ink pasta to veal piccata. Reviewed positively by the San Antonio Express-News and recognized by Texas Monthly’s dining guide, it’s already part of the local conversation.
Primo's
Restaurant · Tobin Hills
A fresh Tobin Hill entry serving handmade pasta, pizzas, and a fun brunch. The San Antonio Express-News praised the cooking while noting the thumping soundtrack; Axios also spotlighted its playful drinks. Go early if you prefer a quieter vibe.
