Aventino's Italian Restaurant

Last night I went to the whiskey dinner at Aventino’s and it was so amazing. The reception to start w speciality cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres was super yummy. Then we were seated for an amazing appetizer, salad, main course and dessert. It was a set price and so reasonable. The meal also came w 3 different types of bourbon. They do wine dinners in the same fashion and are worth every penny. The service was also excellent! I go to this restaurant often and love it so much. Very happy to support this small, family owned business that has been around for 40 years!!!! What a special gem to have I in the heart of our city!

In a unique approach to dating, Daniel and I decided to date through the alphabet, exploring new restaurants and experiences along the way. Our first stop, Aventinos on Camp Bowie, set a promising tone. The cozy atmosphere was elevated by it wonderful service, particularly our waitress. The beef carpaccio was incredible its rich flavor and tender texture, accompanied by some of the best Italian bread I have ever had. Unfortunately, the veal florentine was slightly undercooked which made it slightly chewy and the lack of seasoning made it not the best of experiences. The bronzini caperi did not meet expectations either unfortunately, as it was served without any... seasoning or the lemon, garlic butter sauce described on the menu, which left the fish unfortunately dry and with an eggy taste from the batter. It was also missing the linguine pasta that was also described on the menu.. On the other hand, the dessert was a highlight would order this ever time, and the limoncello martini was a light and crisp!

Excellent food and friendly staff. We came back after two months. During the first visit, other customers told us done if their favorites. These time we tried the Chicken cannelloni and Lasagna paired with house white and red wines. All are excellent! The restaurant has good taste of decorations too.

My husband and I discovered this place a couple of months ago. We both agree that it’s our favorite Italian spot in this city. Sydney is our favorite waitress. She is extremely kind and friendly. She also has great recommendations for what to pick off the menu. The food is simple with excellent quality. Their house salad is delicious. Their vinaigrette is wonderful and not too sharp. We highly recommend for date night and look forward to our next visit.

I proposed to my girlfriend tonight, and the team at Aventino’s was absolutely incredible. They were extremely friendly and helped me plan everything perfectly. I brought flowers earlier in the day and asked if they could bring them out with dessert and record the proposal on my phone and they did it flawlessly. Samantha was our waitress, and she was so down to earth and gave excellent dinner recommendations. We started with the focaccia appetizer, which was freshly baked and so good I could eat it every day. The carbonara with shrimp was hands down one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. Thank you, Aventinos, for helping create a memory we will never forget!

I want to say that all the food was delicious, and I also want to thank Lilly for all her attention; she was very kind and attentive. My family and I really enjoyed our visit to the restaurant!

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The owners are very personable and welcoming. Food is made to order and believe me, it’s worth it!

From the moment we were seated, the ambiance set the tone for a wonderful evening — from the beautifully understated table décor to the perfectly curated music, everything felt intentional and elevated. Our server, Sydney, was an absolute delight: warm, conversational, and extremely knowledgeable about both the menu and the wines. She made the experience feel personal, not just transactional. We were so immersed in the flavors and the pairings that we didn’t even stop to take photos — a true sign of a great meal. Every dish was beautifully prepared and packed with flavor. We enjoyed the steak carpaccio, the caprese salad with crunchy prosciutto, the Rosa tortellini, the eggplant Parmesan, and the salmon and shrimp Mary Frances. Each plate had its own standout identity, with freshness and balance across the board. This was our first visit, and absolutely not the last. A fantastic dining experience — highly recommend.

What an incredible visit to one of our most favorite Italian restaurants over the past 3 decades. We love the decor of the restaurant and the professionalism of the wait staff. We've always had a wonderful experience when dining at Aventino's. Chris and Erica are incredible owner and really care about their customers. It's so relaxing to dine at Aventino's and I love introducing new friends to the restaurant. We attended a Christmas concert the middle of the afternoon. I had made reservations for my wife and I afterwards. At the concert, sitting in front of us, there was a super friendly 8-year-old and her grandmother. We got to know them and were chatting with them afterwards letting them know we were headed out for our dinner reservations at our favorite Italian restaurant. The grandmother mentioned they both loved Italian food also and asked if it would be OK to join us for dinner. We told her we'd be delighted. I texted her the address of the restaurant and we were off to the races. When Terry and I arrived at the restaurant we mentioned our reservations that we might have two additional guests. Fortunately, they already had a table for four reserved for us. That was perfect. Our professional server, Taja, greeted us as the hostess seated us. We mentioned to her that we possibly had two additional guests that might be joining us, but we weren't sure. We ordered our drinks and sat back, relaxed and chatted about the concert we'd seen. About 10-minutes later, Mary and her granddaughter arrived, and we received big hugs. The granddaughter was excited that she was getting to have dinner with Santa Claus. We visited a bit, and they asked me what's good on the menu. I said, with gusto, EVERYTHING! My wife loves their lasagna so that's what she ordered. I ordered the Chicken Scaloppine, one of my favorite entrees at the restaurant. We ordered a basket of garlic bread for all to share. It's delicious. Shortly, Taja arrived with our salads. I could literally drink their house dressing. It's kind of a sweet wine vinegar dressing. It's great to dip your bread in it. Our entrees were delivered to our table piping hot and were prepared to perfection. Our new friends also raved about how delicious everything was. They said they'll definitely return again real soon and bring family members. Taja thank you for the stellar service, your ROCK!

Husband and I are starting alphabet date night with a solid A restaurant. It's a quaint restaurant right off of Camp Bowie. Yelp says it's an Italian restaurant with seafood offerings, but the only seafood on their menu were salmon and shrimp. I wouldn't come here if you're looking for linguine with mussels or a cioppino. We didn't have any reservations, but we pretty much got sat immediately by one of the servers. As soon as we sat down, our server, Sydney, came by with two glasses of water. Throughout the night she made sure our glasses were full and was just a pleasant person all around. I really liked her. Food was pretty good. Can't complain. Husband and I got recommended items on the menu. Although it was good, I felt like I could've made the Ziti Umbriana at home. The carpaccio wasn't bad either. I think the garlic bread took away from the meat because all I could taste was garlic bread, which btw was delicious. I had a little bit of my husband's chicken cacciatore. The sauce was excellent! I'd come back and try some other stuff.

Service was quick and the food was solid, nothing extraordinary, but good. The entrée came with a house salad and a slice of garlic bread. If you're having trouble deciding, the menu has helpful markers to guide your choice.

Cozy and warm atmosphere. Dark and romantic, a perfect date night spot. It's a hidden little gem in a tucked away shopping strip. You'll be happy you found it and surprised at what you see when the door opens. Might want to call for a reservation. Food was great it's a definite try if you like Italian food. I'll get some photos next time. This was a visit with family and my nephew stole she show for the evening.

We expected it to be very good after hearing so many good thins, and it was pretty decent. It's a small dining area with dim lighting, so very romantic. We ordered the meatballs, the Chicken Frances and Ravioli Carciofi. The meatballs had a nice flavor to them and the sauce was nice, but nothin spectacular and they didn't hold their shape much. The bread served with the salad and meatballs was very enjoyable! The Chicken Frances was okay, not much flavor to the chicken. I was very excited about the Ravioli Carciofi but besides the artichokes and the cheese in the ravioli themselves, also not much flavor. Our service was very good as first (we were the only ones in there) but we honestly didn't see our server much after a second table came in. I might give this place another shot and see if it's better next time. Will keep yall posted!

Stopped by tonight without a reservation and the owner/Chef went out of his way to ensure that we had a table. I hadn't been there in years and I must say the food was outstanding! Service was superb. Great little jewel off Camp Bowie!

Super friendly staff and cozy environment. The drinks were good along with the salad and garlic bread. Sadly, the pasta was not great. The carbonara had a very nasty aftertaste and lacked any flavor even when adding salt and pepper. My friend had the pesto pasta with chicken and the pesto had a good flavor, just lacked salt. The chicken was cooked well just had no flavor. Very disappointed overall in the entrees.

There's nothing quite like a family-run Italian restaurant that makes you feel welcome and soul-fed. Tonight was our second visit, and we both tried new things. They made my spaghetti Carbonara with green peas like I love it and hubby had the Tortellini Rosa and thoroughly enjoyed it. Last visit, I had the lasagne - which was really special. And their house salad with that homemade dressing is just sheer perfection.

While the food and server were both good, we did not appreciate being "chased" off our table by the hostess. Yes, we were there longer than the 90 minutes they allowed for Valentines Day, but that was pretty much due to our waitress being slow to bring our check for signing. It would have been more considerate of the hostess to ask our waitress if she knew why we were late leaving our table, rather than coming over to me and telling me that she had a couple waiting for our table and that we were there longer than allowed. Especially since there was an open table for two less than 10 feet from our table with no one waiting for that one. We will not be returning to this restaurant, especially on a holiday where they limit your table time. I hate being rushed for any reason while dining at a restaurant.

The food portion was perfect! Usual Italian restaurants have such huge portions I always feel bloated and can't finish my food, then the leftovers don't really heat up that well the next day so I was super happy for how they portioned the food. The Alfredo sauce so creamy and good! It was everything I was craving for and the atmosphere was very romantic and dark. The service was friendly and not too clingy but not too distant. 10/10 recommend!

I found it odd that the restaurant serves only their own very sweet dressing on their house salad. Really? Our last visit was lovely, sedate and romantic. This time it was very busy and LOUD. Good for them to be busy but took the bloom off the rose for us. His scallopini was not at all flavorful. Our server Lulu continues to provide nice service. .

Let me first start out by saying the service and server was great. The bread was cold 1/5, the salad was too tart 1/5, and the lasagna which was apparently a top pick here at this establishment 2/5. The restaurant was clean and only has indoor seating. They have unsweetened tea with sweetener packs and they have canned soda. Overall I would sadly not recommend this establishment. My total was around for $23.00 plus tip

The menu is wonderful, and they will create anything your heart desires! Easy to substitute spinach, pasta or most anything. Great homemade bread! Great menu

Aventino's was a little Italian spot my girlfriend and two of our friends decided to go to for dinner. I don't really have much to say about this spot except that it was a small mom and pop style shop with decent food. The Ravioli Carciofi was okay. The cheese inside had decent flavor but I will see the mushrooms were delightful. The pesto sauce had some flavor but wasn't very bold. My girlfriend's alfredo I thought tasted kind of bland. We also ordered 2 orders of the garlic bread which we thought almost tasted like a Walmart brand even though it had obvious garlic bits on top. The waitress was alright but when I asked for her best recommendations she gave me 7 separate choices which I felt didn't give me a good understanding and feel of what the restaurant had to offer. Overall, not bad, but I think the overall experience could be better.

This place has been here for a long time and there's a reason why. Quality Italian food, consistent, and friendly staff. Upscale hole in the wall restaurant. Chicken scallopine is my favorite dish! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu

We had a wonderful meal at Aventinos. He got the pasta and I got manicotti. The manicotti was wonderful! Hot, hot, and so cheesy. It's a baked dish, of course, and stays delightfully hot as you try to work your way through it. i tried, but had to bring some home. His pasta was cooked al dente , just the way he likes it, and spiced with garlic, basil, pine nuts and cheese. We each had wine and a side salad which comes with just the house dressing, no substitutions. We left feeling full and pampered in this lovely setting.

Well we were over to Fort Worth for a Kieth Urban concert at Dickies and searched this gem out on Yelp. 3rd generation cook in the family and boy does he know how to cook. This is a small intimate family run restaurant that takes reservations. We started with the beef carpaccio which came with some fresh garlic bread and it was so delicious . Then came a house salad served on cold plates and red wine vinegar depressing. For our entrees I had the lasagna and my DH had the veal Florentine. Our server Sydney is just the best and helped us decide which veal to choose. The veal was tender and served with house made angel hair and marinara sauce. We are telling all our Dallas friends if you are headed to Fort Worth for dinner - set your Waze to this address for dinner and then take the back way to Dickies arena for a 10 out of 10 date night !!

Aventino's Service: Their Server Samantha was pathetic. I asked for a straw to drink ice water. She said let me look, then she looked around in the air and on the ground and said "I don't see any." I suggested she look in the kitchen or back where they'd normally keep straws, and from our table, 50 feet away, she looked at the kitchen and repeated:"I don't see any straws there either." I went to my truck and retrieved a straw from the glove box. Her behavior was Insulting & childish. Aventino's is Not recommended. Lousy service.

We enjoyed Aventinos. Nice family owned, small Italian restaurant. Service was great and we enjoyed our meals.

This place came highly recommended by friends. We tried it out and we were not disappointed. The Focaccia Mozzarella was an awesome starter and I can strongly recommend the Salmon Fettuccini. Great food, clean restaurant, very quiet and perfect for dinner and conversation. Staff were pleasing and helpful. We will be back!!

Food and service is excellent with local easy local access. Highly recommend but make a reservation.

Had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally went for a date night. Should have gone sooner. Very enjoyable meal- spinach cheese soup, meatballs, salads, garlic bread, eggplant parmesan, shrimp scampi and a few glasses of wine. $100. Service matched and gave good recommendations. Dark lit, candles, Italian music playing makes for good evening! Tomato sauce is superb. Be careful of the first bit- food is served piping hot!

As a second generation San Francisco girl, and growing up in the city, anyone who knows San Francisco and the fine dining we have there, I was totally blown away with the meal I had. Recently moved from the Bay Area to Ft. Worth, I must say run, don't walk; you won't be disappointed.

The lasagna was good, nice portion size. Our waitress was great. Dirty martini was really good too. Only thing I would change is bread being served as a complimentary dish.

Wanted authentic Italian so made a last minute decision to come here on a Friday night and it did not disappoint! 3rd generation owned and operated little business with the sweetest staff and owners. One of the owners was our server and his conversation and recommendations made our night. The wine list is very affordable, the food was extremely delicious and the restaurant was clean, beautiful and cozy. A very romantic little spot for a date night. A true hidden gem. We haven't stopped talking about our meals a day later. We will be back!

FABULOUS food and people! On each of the 3 occasions my fiancé and I have dined with Aventino's, the food was consistently superb. They off a large menu with delicious, chef-crafted family favorites. Also featured are fantastic wine and dessert menus. The service, much like their food, is impeccable with friendly, knowledgeable staff members. Love the family feeling when the owners and management stop by to embrace our group or inquire about the meal. The care and passion this family has for fine Italian dining is very evident. Do yourself a favor and reserve a table for your next intimate date night or family celebration. You will not be disappointed! PS: I wish I had taken photos to share. But the food is that good - they didn't last a minute.

An intimate and small Italian restaurant that was re-opened by the family in '82 with only 15 tables. Very stealth and located in a strip center just west of the museums and zoo. Third generation chef is working his magic in the kitchen . We started with the Carpaccio and for our main courses Veal Florentine and Lasagna. Sydney is our server and an all star pro. We had early reservations for the Keith Urban concert at Dickies and this is the perfect choice prior to the show. Carpaccio is pretty much the same at any other restaurant, however the house French Garlic Bread was the perfect accent for this appetizer. Five stars! Next we were served a house salad made with fresh Romain and an awesome red wine dressing. Ice cold plates and crisp fresh lettuce, not bagged. Five stars! Ellie main courses were Lasagna and Veal Florentine served over pasta and marinara sauce! This is obviously the family recipes that have been passed down through the family. The marinara sauce is supreme, the house made angel hair spaghetti and the lasagna is like grandma's The veal is tender and hammered and better than any other Italian restaurant we have visited. If you live in FW, you're lucky! It's worth the drive!

Food, service and ambiance all 5 stars. Had dinner there with friends. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Ravioli was excellent. The veal was a little fatty but the sauce and sides were very good. The dessert was also good. We had an Oreo Ice Cream Pie.

The best Italian food in town with the best service . The ambiance perfect no to big so no overcrowding.

Aventino's is a special local gem. Our regular server, Samatha, is a jewel. Delicious food and pleasant service ran by a minimal crew. The shrimp ziti pesto is my favorite. The entrees are fresh, savory and healthy. All come with a refreshing salad and killer garlic bread. Reservations and business casual dress are highly recommended. No call in To- go orders allow for attentiveness to customers. Great meal & cocktails for two under $100. Wow!

We went here for the first time last night. Everything about this restaurant and our experience was phenomenal. The owner was incredibly nice and welcoming. She welcomed returning patrons by name and was constantly walking around to ensure everyone's needs were met. This is definitely a type of business that is rare these days and worth supporting. The Lemonchello martini was amazing and the carpaccio with homemade bread was the best I've ever had. The lasagna and shrimp Diablo were fantastic. We have already made plans to go back! If you're looking for a quaint, romantic place with great Italian food and a relaxing ambiance , this is the place!

Aventinos is the best Italian spot we have found in Fort Worth. Everyone on staff is so kind and everything on the menu is delicious! I definitely recommend supporting this local restaurant.

What a hidden gem! I got a recommendation to try this little spot out because I was craving some good pasta and I'm sure glad I did! It's a very quaint little space, great familial vibe. I actually met the owner and she was very friendly and personable. The food was delicious. Ambiance fantastic. Impeccable service. I would highly recommend trying this place out for some Italian food and the bonus is you get to support local small business.

We went here for the first time this past week. The service was excellent and the food was incredible. I got the chicken parmesan and my husband got the lasagna- both were so delicious. Cheesecake for dessert was creamy and divine. This place is family owned which also is a plus. Support your local businesses!! Highly recommend and I suspect we will be regulars here!!

We really wanted to love this place but unfortunately left pretty disappointed. I gave it 2 stars because the portion sizes were pretty decent. I ordered the tortellini Rosa based off how good the pictures looked. When it came it was just marinara sauce so I mentioned it was supposed to be a pink sauce. The waitress was very kind and offered to bring me some more Alfredo. Little did I know they she was also going to charge me $3 for it at the end! The dish was already $19. I don't mind paying for good food but I'm not going to be nickeled and dimed especially for their mistake in the first place. The wine prices were good but don't waste your money on the $14 mixed drinks. My husbands old fashioned was sub par at best.

A place you need to try! We needed a place to meet friends. They live south of Ft. Worth and we live north. This place had good yelp reviews, we wanted Italian and decided to give it a try. My wife made a reservation online and we were in. It is a smaller place a reservation is recommended. We were warmly greeted and quickly seated. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. The wine list was not large but had enough to find what we needed. The waitresses recommendation a reasonably priced Chianti and we it was lovely. We had the Carpaccio for an appetizer it was excellent. I had the Veal Saltimbocca, my wife had the Chicken Cannelloni. The food was very good and we would recommend these dishes. To wrap this up, great food, friendly service and nice atmosphere. A fair price for what you get. We chose well.

Some of the best Italian food we've had in Fort Wort! Great spot for an intimate dinner. The service is just as amazing as the food!

I saw this restaurant in an email for top restaurants in Fort Worth. Since my kids will eat Italian we decided to try it. Made reservations for around 6pm. Per the sign in the door reservations are required. It was small but welcoming. Our waitress was super nice and even made suggestions such as trying to get one spaghetti between my two kids (which I also wanted to do) but they insisted on getting their own. As you can see it's a hearty portion! Luckily they didn't waste any! I got the lasagna which was delicious. If you want to try some place new with good pricing check out aventinos.

Wonderful food with reasonable prices. Great service and ambience for a date night. Tortellini Rosa was spectacular, so was the tiramisu.

Any restaurant can have an off night, and one occurred at Aventino's for our party of 8 on 5/7/24. The best items were garlic bread and dessert (cappuccino pie). Pasta dishes were not good and salmon was significantly overcooked to the point of being flavorless and so bad texture wise that the servings were mostly not eaten. Hope this helps them due better. Unfortunately, no one in our group will return anytime soon.

We will not be returning. Twoquarter-size pieces of cardboard were inan otherwise tasty salmon dish!!. Cynthia provided very good service but she made no attempt to compensate for the error in the kitchen. We made a resevation that included that it was for our 44th Anniversary, but we did not even get a verbal "Happy Anniversary."

A quaint family restaurant that has great abience. My mother has frequented the original one over they years and always had great things to say. Not sure what has changed but the last two times we visited the meat in both dishes were over cooked and tough. Salmon (Salmon Fettucine) was like a brick and hard and pasta was dry. In addition you could not cut the chicken breast (Chicken Scallopini) with a fork - almost not a knife the sauce was ok. As previously mentioned the salad dressing was extremely tart .. a little overwhelming. For the price tag, I would not recommend this restaurant. Too many others to choose from that are much better locally.

We had at amazing time at Aventino's the service and food was excellent. It's very great there I love that it was a great intimate space to enjoy our date not too loud. The salmon fettuccini was phenomenal, the moscato was so good paired very well. Definitely will come again for another occasion and also enjoy more cheesecake.

Had lunch here for the first time and brought a friend. It is a small place. We were greeted with a smile and were seated immediately. I ordered the special, which was lasagna, salad, and iced tea. My friend ordered the marinara ziti and a salad. We were served bread for the table. The bread and butter was delicious. The salads, although looked small, were exactly the right size. It came with a very nice vinaigrette. The pasta dishes were delicious! We couldn't resist dessert today. I had the cappuccino pie and my friend had the tiramisu. Both were very good. I think the cappuccino pie would have been better if it sat out of the freezer a little before serving. It was very frozen. We enjoyed our lunch very much and we will be back!

Great food and great service. Small and intimate setting. Not a huge menu, but it covers all the bases.

Still Our Favorite In The Area Reservation is recommended especially for the weekend. Located in a strip mall this small family owned/operated restaurant is definitely Italian. Atmosphere is casual and very romantic, great for a date night. Our waitress Samantha was definitely outstanding. She kept us laughing and provided us with excellent recommendations. I ordered Spaghetti Carbonara my spouse the Salmon Florentine. Both meals were delicious and portions were decent size with nice presentation. A good red wine selection also. Parking is available outside in the mall lot. We both most definitely recommend eating here and we will be back.

I was looking for a pleasant surprise for my wife and I, on our anniversary. This was definitely the place. You can tell when you walk in that it's going to be a delicious and authentic Italian meal. The eating space itself is not very large, which keeps the quality of service perfect. I have to say this was the best service I've ever had. We started with the meatballs and it will make you wish it came with 4 not 3. For the main course I had the chicken cannelloni and it was fantastic. There is not a single thing on the menu I didn't want to try. I will be back for the chicken parmesan and I can't wait.

Came in here about 11:30 on a weekday lunch. I was the first person in the door and they had string music playing modern hits playing over their speakers. Stood at the entrance for a few mins before someone came back to see I was waiting. I have always seen this place but never had a chance to come try it out until now. It is almost hidden away in a shopping strip, but there's plenty of parking. They have pretty good variety on the menu, and you can pick your type of pasta and sauce. I opted for the spaghetti with Umbriana sauce. Lunch came with some bread and butter and also a house salad. All were not bad. The pasta dish was actually really good. It could have a bit more pasta but either way I am a fan! The sauce was creamy, and the sausage was seasoned just right. Never go extremely busy in here during that lunch hour, but I assume they get pretty busy at other times since this place has been here for a while now. Either way, definitely check this hidden gem out.

From the food to the service, this place is without a doubt 5 stars. Went with 4 other people and we all got something different so I was able to try a little bit of everting. Nothing was shy of delicious. I'm not a big desert person but ordered the cappuccino pie for my brothers birthday and it was absolutely incredible. Will be dreaming of it for days to come.