Calabrese Southlake

Excellent upscale Italian restaurant. The interior layout is well decorated and beautiful to behold. The food portions are just right and the food itself is flavorful. The service is also very good. The staff is welcoming and our waiter was attentive and friendly. Overall, it’s a great choice for those wanting a special dinner.

My husband and I had a nice time celebrating my birthday. Was impressed that when we walked in the receptionist immediately acknowledged it was my birthday, same with our server, Tyler. Received a very thoughtful happy birthday card signed by the staff. Food was very nice with some room for improvement, coming from a New York Italian, (Calabrian at that) my standards are pretty high. Pasta was cooked nicely. I thought the birthday lemon tiramisu would have been strange, but it was actually really delicious! Definitely recommend trying it! One of our favorite parts of the night was our server, Tyler. We enjoyed his service and conversation. Thanks for making our night special! Will definitely go back at some point.

I took my wife here for our second anniversary a few weeks back. I made a reservation and was seated promptly. The staff even made a card for us and our waiter wished us a happy anniversary. The service and the food were excellent, I highly recommend any seafood dish! A few times a man who appeared to be the owner checked in with us to see how our food was. They even called us the next day to check in with us, though i was unable to answer the call. They have a great environment and though it is the higher end on the price range and experience, it is truly worth it to celebrate someone you love or even to treat yourself.

Where to begin. I celebrated my 65th birthday here with 11 people. We had the most beautiful setting in the Boardroom. Every detail was spectacular. The service was amazing even with special requests and additions. Everyone said it was the best meal they had ever had!!! The food was all amazing from appetizers to desserts. I cannot more highly recommend Calabrese of Southlake for any meal or any event. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Great food and attentive staff in a beautiful location. GM visited the table to make sure we were having a great experience and host followed up with us the next day to make sure everything went well on our visit. Excellent food and service.

Great italian restaurant with plenty of options for everyone. Tried bruchetta and zucchini spaghetti- taste, and consistency was awesome along with italian wine. For dessert almond flour chocolate cake and thiramisu must try !! Great location to try !!

I have tasked myself with seeking the perfect Italian restaurant in DFW as it is my favorite cuisine. I think we found it tonight.🌟 An absolute superb culinary experience! Service was impeccable! Blake our server was a pro! He was extremely attentive to us at all times. My husband and I both had the lasagna which was delicious. For dessert we had the carrot cake which was a dream🙂 The house bread with the butter and oil toppings was such a nice touch. Ambiance is so refined and elegant which is what we want for a date night or special celebration. I cannot recommend Calabrese enough. Please maintain these excellent, exceptional, and impeccable dining standards.

From the moment we walked in, the experience at Calabrese Southlake was absolutely unmatched — and it started at the top. Chad Helton, the General Manager, truly sets the tone. You can tell he genuinely cares about the customer experience, and it shows in every detail. His leadership creates an atmosphere that feels both elevated and welcoming. And then there’s Amelia… hands down the best server I’ve ever encountered — and I don’t say that lightly. Her knowledge of the menu, her warm and gracious professionalism, and her impeccable timing made the entire evening seamless and unforgettable. Her presence elevated the meal from dinner to an experience. Ask for Amelia — trust me, you will not be disappointed. The food was phenomenal, the ambiance spot-on, and the service top-tier from start to finish. I will absolutely continue to refer friends, colleagues, and clients to Calabrese. Southlake is lucky to have this gem. Highly recommended

Lots of parking--but of course, I went with valet! The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful--inside, upstairs, and out on the patio. Large bar, great vibes, and our waitress was amazing (wish I remembered her name, but she made the whole experience even better!). Now the food? A dream. I had a red sauce pasta and ended up mixing it with some spinach Alfredo--chef's kiss! Every bite stayed hot and flavorful all the way through. They even surprised us with a special celebration plate--such a thoughtful touch! Definitely coming back. Gorgeous space, fantastic service, incredible food. Just be sure to make a reservation--it's worth it.

Food and drinks are great here but it's a bit pretentious. Lots of regulars and what seemed like "desperate" singled looking for dates in my opinion, but we were sitting at the bat. If I do go back, I would get a table in the dining area instead. We did have one bartender who didn't seem too keen to give us as much attention as his regulars. That alone would make me not go back, but the food and drinks are pretty good though.

Calabrese is one of my favorite restaurants. I have been for celebrations for my birthday and anniversary, as well as just a meal with friends. I recently had lunch for the first time, at Calabrese. The food was just as delicious as it is at night. There is a smaller menu, which makes it a little easier to decide, but there are still hard decisions to make. I had the Casereccie Pollo. It was the perfect lunch. We also got the bread service. Service, as it is at dinner, was excellent. Our table was checked on at the just the right times. The restaurant is always relaxing and the noise level is low. It is a beautiful restaurant. We did not have wine at lunch, but they have an extensive wine list with excellent wines to choose from. The bar is always a nice place to start, with a delicious cocktail. I am looking forward to a happy hour on the patio in the near future.

Had an Italian flatbread appetizer - it was good! I enjoyed the Italian Prosecco and I'll be back to have an Italian entree but was feeling their steak salad which was yummy. Service was on point and it was a beautiful restaurant.

What a beautiful restaurant, the golden Vespa is just the icing on the cake. Came here for a going away party for our friends and I gotta tell you, this place is nice - great place for a date or a night out with friends. Service was excellent, one of our friends' steaks was just a tad overcooked to his liking but the waitress was sympathetic and offered a replacement - not a big deal, but pro tip - when you're ordering a steak from a "nice" restaurant, order it slightly more rare - like a rare+ instead of a medium rare because that's just the nature of the beast. Anyways, I had the Branzino and wifey got the lobster risotto - service was excellent and the plates went back empty! Wish I would have saved room for dessert.

I absolutely loved the OSSOBUCO DI MAIALE . It was cooked absolutely perfect and had amazing flavor. It really hit the spot. The server had a good tempo with us as we were catching up with an old family member. There are some neat sculptures and is a fun and fancy ambiance. Everything was definitely good. They did well

Beautiful restaurant and nice ambience. Be sure to enjoy their upstairs swanky lounge. Food was good. The calamari was fried perfectly with a nice crisp. Decent sized piece of lasagna- it came piping hot right out of the oven. The lasagna had good flavor but wished it was more cheesy (no ricotta). Service was ok. Within walking distance of Town Square. We used the free car valet and walked to the shops to catch the amazing Stars & Stripes July 3rd fireworks spectacular at the front of town square. Go for apps and drinks.

My husband and I ate a wonderful dinner here on New Year's Eve. Everything from the atmosphere to the friendly waitstaff really made the experience wonderful. We started our meal with some fresh bread and sparkling water. The bread was really crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer and were not disappointed. The calamari was hot, crispy and flavorful. I've really been craving seafood so I ordered the Cioppino for my main entree. The shrimp were really the star of the dish. So succulent and flavorful. I really enjoyed the whole dish especially the broth and toasted bread. There was nothing left once I finished. To finish out our evening we ordered the almond pear cake to share. The cake was moist and had a strong almond flavor. The pear might be a little overshadowed by the almond flavor but I really enjoyed it and would happily order again. Thank you all for a wonderful date night to close out 2024. We will definitely return in the near future.

Our first time at this gem, as we celebrated our 14 year anniversary. The establishment carried an elegant and inviting ambiance. It was both romantic and cozy. The service was fantastic and the food was fresh! It was an elevated experience and we will definitely go back. We had Calamari Fritti, split a Branzino Con Spinaci E Granchio, and Tiramisu.

My husband, Gary, and I love Calabrese every time we go. We have never eaten anything there we ten't pleased with, and the service is equally extraordinary. I prefer sitting on the patio, because I love light. It is enclosed and climatized, so it is just as comfortable in the heat of Texas summer or the chill of winter as it is in springtime. The interior dining rooms are stunning though and offer people watching. Ciao!

We had a group of four and we opted for a table in the bar area versus the main dining section. It was very busy for a Tuesday evening but that didn't impact our service or quality of our meal one bit. Our waiter/bartender was Joell and Tony and they took great care of us and made some great suggestions for us to try. We loved every bite and the staff made us feel like we were the only tabletop they had even through the crowd and business of the bar.

This place is so good I have to write a second review. We love coming here for events, date nights or just a casual meal. I try something different every time we come and they always nail it. The Taglierini Pepati Con Gamberi is my personal favorite, but you can't go wrong with anything. They'll also make special requests not found on the menu. As good as the food is, the service is better. The management is very attentive and welcoming. Well ran establishment all around! I wish I could give it 6 stars.

I don't usually leave reviews, but I had to take a moment to recognize Chad Helton, the GM at Calabrese Southlake. During my recent visit, there was a slight mix-up with our order. Chad stepped in personally and handled everything with such kindness, grace, and professionalism that it turned a small hiccup into one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. It's rare to see someone so committed to making every guest feel valued and cared for. His attention to detail and warm demeanor made all the difference. Because of Chad and the wonderful staff, I'll absolutely continue to dine at Calabrese and will recommend it to all my friends and family. He is truly an asset to your organization!

Southlake's best Italian treasure. From the minute you walk in until the last bite this place is incredible. I was looking for a fancy brunch spot for my lovely mother's birthday and she has always wanted to stop here. This was my second visit and i am going to make us regulars. Izzy was our server and my new best friend. He was patient and answered all our questions. He explained the carajillo so well mom and I had to try it. So I ordered my picky eater what I thought was a cheese pizza but I didn't read the full description. It looked so good I had him box that bad boy up and took that one home too. It was the QUATTRO FORMAGGI four cheeses, roasted tomatoes, italian sausage, pine nuts. It was fabulous. I am glad I messed up my order and they whipped up a plain cheese pizza for my picky eater. Jason went for lasagna, mom tried the brunch quiche, and I had SCALOPPINE ALLA PARMIGGIANA veal scaloppini lightly breaded, tomato sauce, fettuccine creamed truffle sauce. I want to see if I could get gnocchi made with that truffle sauce it is life changing. It was huge too so I had dinner and lunch the next day. They had a card for my mom and made her favorite dessert Tiramisu. I cannot wait to go back and try something new. Everything on the menu looked so good I wish they had a sampling menu with small bites. Loved every minute of my mom's bday celebration!

We received a gift card from our daughter otherwise we tend to forget about this semi-secluded location. We decided to do brunch and we're so glad we did. They have a small brunch menu that is in addition to the lunch menu. Brunch cocktails are $5 for mimosas & $6 for Bloody Mary and Carajillo (see pic- Spanish version of an Irish Coffee"). We decided to sit in the temp controlled patio, which was great. Really cool bar area and general vibe of the whole place. They start off with serving complementary bread, olives, garlic butter, and Calabrian chili paste for your bread. Delicious! We then had the focaccia with Calabrian chilies as an appetizer. It comes out like a flatbread pizza. The bread was amazing - - thin, but soft and chewy. We shared the ORECCHIETTE ALLA CALABRESE (copied spelling from menu) and ended up taking home left overs of focaccia and the pasta. Don't hesitate to share. As a final note, they also offer in house made item for purchase (see pic). We will definitely be back and will bring friends for cocktails and tapas/bites.

Cool place! They have their own gardens and the herbs & vegetables are used in all meals. Great service, all wait staff were so nice and knew everything about every dish.

This place was on my list for the longest time so last weekend quest for the ultimate pasta fix led me here. Kicked things off with the calamari fritti, and boy, was I impressed! The crispy calamari paired perfectly with a sauce that took the dish to a whole new level. Next on the lineup was the raviolo salmone, and it stole the spotlight with its perfect balance of flavors. The smoked salmon filling mingled flawlessly with the rich cheese, just perfect! Now, not every dish hit the mark. The tagliolini gamberi fell a bit short, with shrimp that lacked that wow factor I were hoping for. This was quite bland. But fear not, because salvation came in the form of the divine gnocchi gratinati. Each pillowy gnocchi was bathed in a velvety sauce, topped with savory mushrooms - a true masterpiece! I paired it with red wine but next time I would love to try the bar. The place is captivating with distinctive vehicle art installation. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I would definitely visit again! p.s. what's in the bread/butter that it taste so good!! I had so many and I don't even like bread!

Came here for a work dinner while we were in Dallas for a meeting. Coming into the restaurant the scooters scattered around were a cool accessory and decor. We were escorted to our own mini room just to the side of the restaurant ajoining the bar. Our servers were pleasant and attentive for our group of 8. Started off with bruschetta and calamari which were good. I had the Spinach fettuccine Alfredo which was the perfect blend of creaminess, not heavy or watery.

Came here with my family. It was a beautiful restaurant, ample room and very comfortable. Just the right setting for a nice dinner. We ordered the sea bass and the cioppino, and the pepperoni pizza for the kids. Other than a pinch of salt needed for the cioppino, everything was fantastic. What we liked most was the prompt and friendly service.

Fabulous food, great service. 50% bottles of wine Mondays & Tuesdays Inside is loud and tables are very close together so not very intimate but if you dine on side patio (fully enclosed, heated and quiet). They care about your experience too. How often do you get a call the day after dining to find out if you were satisfied.

We don't get out much and I've been looking forward to this pre fix V day dinner for awhile! We only had a short wait and from the moment we arrived service was excellent. I forgot to take photos of the appetizers but the burrata was really delicious.

I recently hosted a small group of eight people for a special dinner. The Calabrese team did an amazing job. The service and the food were impeccable. The only knock I have is that we wanted to bring a cake in from the outside and they wanted to charge us two dollars per head. We spent well over 1000 on food and wine. Do you think they would not be a stickler for bringing in an outside cake.

For years Calabrese has shown up as a potential place to visit, but until tonight had never been. Mostly because DFW-area Italian restaurants are never top of my list since rarely do they reach the bar of what I was accustomed to from my (Italian) mother. Just to be safe, I made sure to order something very different from what she had ever made: TAGLIERINI PEPATI CON GAMBERI along with the HEARTS OF PALM salad. Dinner started with bread which was not the highlight of the meal. The "focaccia like" bread was fine, but the other bread looked nothing like the (I guess) sourdough I see from other folks photos or a rustic Italian. It had a darker brown crust and was tough / chewy in a bad way. The butter was not only minimal but served in a not very functional but nice looking dish. The red (pepper pesto?) was really good and spicy but also a tiny portion. Things vastly improved after that. The salad was delicious and had nice presentation. Sizable / shareable for a side-salad. Really liked the taglierini; shrimp was sizable, plentiful and the pasta was obviously fresh and house made. The sauce could have had a bit more flavor but it was still great. Didn't try any desserts. Ambiance is nice without being "trendy" (a good thing) but I suppose the "Instagram crowd" who value vibe more than food quality could snap a photo in front of one of the (Vespa?) scooters placed at various spots. Service from Josiah was perfect.

Just had lunch today at Calabrese! We have been many times and the food, service and experience have always been amazing. Also a great value!

Just tried calabrese for the first time and it was phenomenal! Didn't get pictures of every dish. However definitely recommend the focaccia bread, and calamari for apps. Tip, add the calabria peppers to the calamari. They were seasoned and crispified to perfection! I got the fettuccini Verdi Al granchio (I love crab and this did the trick for me), another got lasagna (so good), and then another at our table got the veal Marsala, subbed chicken and put it over angel hair pasta. I didn't try the Marsala, but it looked amazing when it came out! They were so accommodating to our party. Our server, Taylor was the nicest human. Couldn't recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable. She was happy to answer any question we had due to it being our first time there.

Thanks to our server Jeremy, our first visit here was incredible. It is plenty that the ambiance is classy and romantic, and the food ended up being fantastic, but Jeremy's customer service skills took the whole night up a notch. We started at the bar where we weren't told until after we received our drink order that - oh, it's all day Happy Hour. That wine menu had been slapped down in front of us well before the HH menu. Slightly disappointed in that move. Jeremy turned it around. He pointed us towards our delicious selections to include mussels and a couple of pasta dishes. He also recommended some excellent wine choices. As we were celebrating an event, we also got a free cheesecake with a special message. We loved our visit and look forward to a return.

Last night my wife and I dined at Calabrese. We had a wonderful experience. Our waiter, Israel, was extremely attentive and made sure that we had everything we needed to enjoy our dinner. This is the best Italian food we have had since moving to the Dallas area over two years ago. Be sure to try the foccacia bread as an appetizer. The crust was outstanding. The wait staff was amazing and we're happy to let us stay well after we had finished our dinner and dessert. My wife and I are definitely looking forward to returning some time soon.

Service and food were beyond amazing and was well worth the drive from garland! 100% would come here again for my next Italian craving. The food was very tasty and fresh.. the ambiance was amazing as well.

Service here was outstanding. Upscale Italian restaurant. I was hoping for a more expansive menu but the selection was good. The food was very good but not great. You are paying for the ambience here, not the food. This place could have it all if the quality of the food was better. Desserts were just ok. Beautiful restaurant. Great service. Above average dining but very expensive price.

Gorgeous place and great second floor to reserve. Pasta is delicious. Don't sleep on the pizza... it's amazing!

The gods was delicious, the service superb, wine selection excellent. Even for. 2 person table they worked the plates in a way that we enjoyed the dinner

Excellent! The food was amazing... Taste like we're back in Italy! all the food was very fresh and authentic! Highly recommend if you want real Italian food and not Olive Garden.

We went to celebrate our anniversary and our meal was excellent! Hubby ordered the Veal Scallopini and I ordered the Rigatoni con Pollo. Our server Jose was also excellent and was on hand whenever we needed anything. They gave USA beautiful complimentary dessert for our anniversary. We love the atmosphere and decor as well. We will be back for many more celebration!

I am of Italian descent. Have been in Dallas for 30 years. They service and menu are impeccable. They have dishes that are slightly traditional and then some that are highly artisanal. Do not come looking for lasagna. Come looking for cacio e pepe with actual guanciale instead of pancetta. Quid ink pasta, much more to explore. They even had a venison Ragu on the menu that I'll have to order next time. The owner is an amazing man and very gracious. His name is Oscar. You feel like you're family there, but you're in a high-end upscale hip Italian restaurant.

Just discovered this restaurant a purple years ago even though it's been around longer. The food is always good. Great happy hour with some food included. We go as often as we are in the area.

Hands down some of the best Italian food I've ever had! Nice ambiance and the service was great. The drinks and the food even came out quick. The next day one of the managers called me for a follow up, asking how the experience was, and I could not believe they did called me as most restaurants typically don't do that. I would highly recommend this place to anyone! Side note: their crab cakes were amazing and I'm not even a crab fan!

Food was spectacular, service was outstanding, and the ambiance was upscale comfortable.

I usually avoid Italian restaurants with high price points because to me the best Italian is often found in more mom-and-pop locations at near bargain prices. But we had passed this restaurant traveling on 114 many times and decided we had to try it. From the outside it looks upscale, when you get inside you know if is very upscale. A look at the menu confirms that. So, the food had better really really really stand out for it to meet my Italian restaurant standard. Good news, Calabrese did. We were not quite dressed (I had golf shirt and shorts rather than dress shirt and sports coat) for this level of restaurant which is probably why we were herded right upstairs. No issues though because I liked the look and feel of the upstairs better - less white tablecloth. Booths so comfortable you could sleep in them. Our server, Christian, greeted us and proceed to provide excellent advice and perfect service. We had a couple of drinks to start because the wine list was very pricy. Both good. From there we went to the bruschetta which was a reasonable price and outstanding. Perfect flavors and mix of vegetable topping. We split a Caesar salad and the server did what a high-level restaurant should have done - served it in two bowls of equal size. Then on to the main courses, both in the $30 to $40 range. First were my wife's cannelloni. What a flavor sensation and a beautiful presentation. Rivals any cannelloni we have had anywhere in the world, including many stops in Italy. I had the cioppino. This seafood stew does not waste any space in the bowl on fillers. It is basically a mix of seafood piled high in just enough broth to allow it to be called a stew. Absolutely wonderful, and I ate every bite because I know reheating seafood can be a disappointment. We ended with the almond pear cake which was a perfect conclusion. Highly recommend this restaurant, especially for special occasions. We won't go regularly because of the price, but it is exceptional.

We decided to go here because it was close to our hotel. So glad we did. The food was amazing. I just got back from Italy and discovered Cacio e Pepe while there. My new favorite dish. I was excited when I saw that they had Cacio e Pepe Alla Grecia. I can say this was just as good as what I had in Rome, if not better. They were very busy for a Wednesday night, but they were running like a well oiled machine. Our server Cece was so pleasant and friendly. The service was fast, but we didn't feel rushed. We don't live in the area, but will definitely be back when visiting again.

Never a disappointment always consistently good service and food. Lovely patio seating. Big room for parties too.

The restaurant is beautiful inside and clean. The portions are pretty large and the food is yummy. The service is also good. I think it's a little expensive but it hasn't stopped us from returning. I had ordered a pasta dish with shrimp last year and found the shrimp inedible. I chose to try it again recently and was pleased to find the shrimp weren't fishy and were cooked perfectly this time.

Very tasty authentic Italian pizza. The salad was pretty and tasty but tricky in the bowl it was served. We were glad to find a pizza a step up than the regular fast food places.

Had two different experiences here. One inside downstairs and the other outside upstairs. I defiantly would recommend inside, the mood is just better w/ dark lighting and all around good vibes. Their drinks are good and they have an extensive wine menu. Bottles that we like had an average of 200% mark up - we are new to the area so the seemed to be the norm... oh well that's the cost of eating out. We love their bread, focaccia and love their tomato mozzarella salad with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and a basil pesto! I have had their Orcchiette Alla Calabrese twice. Its an ear shaped pasta served with broccolini, crumbled italian sausage, slivered garlic, calabria peppers and a bit of marinara. First time I had it - it was out of this world...died and gone to heaven..one of my top meals ever.....and the second time it was not the same - no broccolini and totally different taste. I did ask if they got a new chef and the waiter got the manager and he was very apologetic and didn't know what happened. My husband has had their chicken parmesan and enjoyed it as well as their grilled salmon served with green beans and Calabria peppers, fingerling potatoes and a tasty dill sauce. So happy this is in our neighborhood! Cant wait to return.

The service was excellent, and there was a good variety of food. Great ambiance for the special occasion

Great ambiance, high quality food. Great service. Came for dinner. Also not feathered espresso martini

Had a wonderful birthday lunch here with my family recently. It was not very busy - perhaps due to the cold temps or perhaps it's a spot more frequented for dinner - but we had a great spot in the back of the restaurant. Our server was friendly and always timely in checking on us. The tasty bread and spreads were a good start and everyone loved their apps & main dishes. The desserts, too, were delicious and along with the desserts were ordered, they brought out a slice of an off-menu cake for the birthday boy. I look forward to coming back soon, perhaps for dinner next time.

Food was great Service was quick The ambience was relaxing. Will come back to tryout other things on the menu

The food was so disappointing I'm shocked at the positive reviews. Came here for my birthday and left so bummed. Burrata appetizer. Caesar salad. Lasagna and chicken parm entrees. Free birthday dessert orange cake. Every single item was bland and underwhelming. No flavor. Limoncello cocktail was okay. I tried to play it off but the whole evening was a huge disappointment and I think my bf could tell. Other restaurants nearby are half the price and twice as good. Also there is no parking bc of valet even though their lot is large. Vespa decor everywhere. Really loud. Lots of children here. 7pm Friday 8/25 reservation. Overall what a bummer :( sorry to say it Also we were rushed. Got there at 7, left by 820. Very attentive staff to the point each plate was taken away as soon as you set your fork down. Maybe other people like this but I wanted to enjoy our meal together. We finally went along with it and paid and left. My best guess this is for out of town work people or happy hour. I wouldn't recommend it for a special occasion. It's very casual vibe lots of kids running around and people in shorts

Excellent service! Perfect restaurant for any occasion or just to watch the game in the bar. Food and wine list top notch!