Best Restaurants in Irving (2025)

A beloved Japanese izakaya where regulars linger over karaage, grilled mackerel, and silky chawanmushi. Lauded by Dallas Observer and spotlighted by NBC 5 after landing on Yelp’s Top 100 in the U.S., it remains an Irving essential.

Irving’s destination for Shanghainese specialties—especially xiao long bao—made in view behind glass. Praised by D Magazine and the Dallas Observer, it’s where dumpling devotees bring out-of-town friends.

Family-run since 2010, this tiny spot serves crisp, generously filled Argentine-style empanadas—from criolla to brisket—plus a tangy house chimichurri. Featured by D Magazine and praised by local critics for vibrant, affordable flavors.

A mother-daughter team shares Dominican home cooking—pernil, pollo guisado, mofongo, and jubilant cakes—in a colorful dining room. Recognized by Eater Dallas as 2025 James Beard semifinalists and profiled by D Magazine.

A vibrant vegetarian South Indian dining hall celebrated for dosa, idli, and weekend breakfasts. Featured in The New York Times’ 2024 list of favorite U.S. restaurants and covered by The Dallas Morning News for its lively scene.

Irving’s glamorous fine-dining Indian destination, where tandoors glow behind glass and cocktails shine. Reviewed by D Magazine, honored by local critics, and frequently discussed by Dallas food media for elevating regional Indian traditions.

A 2024 arrival melding halal standards with Texas craft: wagyu brisket, ribs, and house sides that have drawn citywide buzz. Covered by Eater Dallas and highlighted by local travel writers for weekend sellouts and precision smoking.

Downtown Irving’s Lao-Thai street food hub—larb, papaya salad, noodles—carrying forward the area’s Laotian culinary roots. Covered by CultureMap Dallas and supported by a steady stream of recent diners and delivery platforms.

A family favorite since 1966 for thin-crust pies, lasagna, and red-sauce classics. Covered by The Dallas Morning News for its longevity and community ties, it remains a dependable stop for old-school Italian-American comfort.

An elegant, independently owned staple for Southwestern-leaning fare and special occasions in Las Colinas. Consistently recognized by local media and named Best Fine Dining by the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber.