Italian Restaurants in El Paso (2025)

A BYOB favorite where dough ferments properly, mozzarella is made daily, and a hand‑built wood‑fired brick oven anchors the menu. Praised by local food writers and consistently recommended by El Paso diners.

Locally owned since 1948 and still family‑run, this Central El Paso staple serves recipes passed down through generations. Recognized by the El Paso Chamber and beloved for generous portions, red‑sauce pastas, and classic pizza.

Eastside favorite known for house pastas and gnocchi, a value‑packed lunch menu, and warm service. Frequently noted in local roundups and praised by diners for dependable, from‑scratch cooking.

Chef‑owner Cosimo Battaglia, from Calabria, turns out handmade pastas alongside prime steaks and seafood. Listed by Visit El Paso and popular for anniversaries and date nights with attentive service and a classic dining room.

A singular, locally owned spot with a mobster‑era vibe, scratch sauces, and limited dinner hours. Covered by local media for its sister Haunted Motel dinner‑theater next door, it’s as El Paso as it gets.

Downtown spot where fresh pasta is made daily and the vibe nods to Little Italy. Recognized by Visit El Paso and active on OpenTable, with live music and a menu that blends Italian‑American comfort and technique.

A wood‑fired pizzeria rooted in Five Points that expanded west in 2024, as covered by KTSM. Expect creative pies, burrata starters, and a patio hangout; locals praise its craft approach and neighborhood feel.

Daytime Italian café in the Northeast serving warm panini, soups, salads, espresso, and gelato. Included among top‑rated Italian picks by local news and loved for friendly, owner‑led service.

A long‑running Westside classic known for big portions, veal and eggplant plates, and spaghetti specials. Regularly recommended by locals and backed by recent traveler reviews confirming it’s still going strong.