A hand-checked mix of Frisco’s independent Italian standouts—from Tuscan family kitchens to wood‑fired pizza pros and chef-led rooms. Expect handmade pasta, real hospitality, and plenty of personality. Weekends book up quickly, so plan ahead.
Italian Restaurants in Frisco (2025)
10 Places
A hand-checked mix of Frisco’s independent Italian standouts—from Tuscan family kitchens to wood‑fired pizza pros and chef-led rooms. Expect handmade pasta, real hospitality, and plenty of personality. Weekends book up quickly, so plan ahead.
Baonecci Restaurant
Italian restaurant
A Tuscan family transplants their Lucchese recipes to Frisco: wafer‑thin pizzas, handmade pastas, and heartfelt service. Praised by Dallas Observer and highlighted by Resy for its precise, homespun cooking and intimate vibe.
Pizzeria Testa
Pizza restaurant
Downtown Frisco’s benchmark for true Neapolitan pies baked in roaring domed ovens; recognized by D Magazine and The Dallas Morning News. The Dallas outpost closed in 2025, but Frisco remains the flagship and heartbeat.
Lombardi Cucina Italiana
Italian restaurant
A singular, chef‑driven room at The Star with pastas rolled in-house and showpiece desserts. Covered by Dallas Observer and lauded by Local Profile for standout pasta in an elegant, energetic setting.
Gallo Nero Frisco
Italian restaurant
Family‑run and warmly hospitable, with generous portions, house limoncello, and a neighborhood feel. Frisco STYLE’s write‑up singles out favorites like Chicken Murphy and white pies.
Luigi's Pizza
Italian restaurant
Longtime, independently owned New York‑style pies and red‑sauce standards that locals lean on. Listed by Visit Frisco; known for thin‑crust specials, stromboli, and those garlic rolls.
Pietro's Italian Bakery
Bakery
A family bakery‑café turning out cannoli, ricotta cheesecakes, and a full slate of pastas. Covered by The Dallas Morning News and Visit Frisco after relocating to Tollway at Stonebrook.
Salute Italian Restaurant - Frisco
Italian restaurant
Independent, dinner‑only spot where sauces and desserts are made in‑house. Community Impact profiled the owners’ story and crowd favorites like chicken Parmesan and frutti di mare.
Dua Trattoria
Italian restaurant
Italian with a Mediterranean accent from a local restaurateur family; cocktails, late hours, and a convivial dining room. Community Impact covered the opening; OpenTable reviews back the buzz.
Pizzeria Alba
Pizza restaurant
Small, family‑run pizzeria doing thin‑crust pies and homestyle pastas at friendly prices. Reliable for takeout; online ordering confirms current hours.
Palato Italian Kitchen and Lounge
Restaurant
A stylish, chef‑led Italian inside Hall Park’s hotel. Community Impact spotlighted its all‑day menus, house limoncello, and pasta classes; locals use it pre‑Kaleidoscope Park events.
