Dalesandro's

We love this place. Suggest making reservations. Angie tag teamed with another young lady ~ excellent service. It’s perfect for couples. Not uncomfortable for friends/family. I’ve never seen children dining here. DELUCIOUS ~ and more delicious!! This is the food that shouts, “Thank you God for tastebuds!” The Swordfish Plate is $50.00 it’s a huge portion- easily can be shared by 2. The appetizer ~ looks like a pizza ~ thin sliced raw beef, olive oil & lemon, capers and cheese~ Served cold. The bread was crunchy outside and soft inside. The cheese stuffing ~ smooth. Chocolate Moose Cake ~ very nice. Will absolutely go again.

Food was amazing and our server was awesome. We even met the chef which made our experience even that much better.

Absolutely fantastic vegan mushroom risotto. The sourdough toast with garlic spread that comes with it was my favorite part of the dish! The flavor punch it packs was so satisfying to your senses and how perfectly it was toasted and you got that sound of the crunch when you bite into it yum! On a week night like tonight no reservation needed but on a Friday or Saturday night they are recommended.

It was our first time in and we had a wonderful experience. Our server was just the right amount of attentive for us and not overbearing. The food was impeccable. We started with the Carpaccio and , I had the Pesto with chicken and my partner had the swordfish. Both were absolutely delicious! It’s definitely a place to go if you have time for a sit down and take your time kind of dinner.

The swordfish Piccata is so worth it. I thought it wouldn't be but man was I wrong. The only sad thing about that meal is that it ended. Also just a great atmosphere all around.

Food lacks depth but good overall. The carpaccio and pesto are a couple of favorites. I will say the cocktails are excellent, particularly the basil margarita. Very limited parking out front but there is a lot near spirit bank that can be used.

It's small but a great place to have either a small business gathering or date. The food is wonderful. The Italian sausage is the spicy kind. The red sauce is mild. The pasta is fresh and has a homemade texture. The service was great. It's just a nice little place! We enjoyed it.

I've been all over the world, and the experience I had at Dalesandros was truly one of the best I've ever had. My started, Beef Carpaccio, was nothing short of spectacular and the next two courses were even better... Caesar Salad and their star, Swordfish Piccata. The service was absolutely wonderful and my daughter and I felt our evening was blissful!

Here I come to join the throngs of those exclaiming how good the swordfish piccata is at Dalesandro's. For our 21st anniversary, my husband and I decided to give Dalesandro's a run after hearing great things for years. The menu is limited, however, and I believe this about many restaurants, this limited menu allows them to do those things very well. I'd take a limited menu of stellar meals any day over a Cheesecake Factory of mostly crappy choices. We loved the small, intimate feel of the space. He had the lasagna and I had the swordfish, it was perfectly spot on. I asked for extra mushrooms on my piccata and they definitely accommodated my request. The capers were some of the best salty, briney capers! My husband cleared his plate, only scooting a couple of mushrooms to the side (he didn't notice they were on the menu in the lasagna, and no real way to order them without, so no big deal at all!) As far as service; unfortunately, we've had much better elsewhere. It wasn't the worst we've had, but definitely not up to par for this level of dining. I ordered a glass of wine and my husband ordered a Diet Coke. The waitress brought mine and said she would be right back with his. For the next 15 min or so, she seemed to actively avoid our table, working the other side of the room, never even glancing our way so I could catch her attention. I did finally get her and she retrieved his drink. We noticed there seemed to be a lot of what we assume to be regulars that were being very well attended to, and we would have appreciated the same attention as new guests. We will definitely be back, the food was too good to not have again, so we will cross our fingers for better service next time!

Wait staff weren't the friendliest. However the Caesar and my pesto chicken pasta were excellent.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, if there was a last meal I had to choose, it would be the Swordfish Picatta at Dalesandros! And the Carpaccio is to die for as well.... The service was great as well!

Wow. Dalesandro's takeout was incredible. I got the beef carpaccio (which came with freshly baked bread, not pictured) which was pretty good. But the swordfish piccata was AMAZING. Definitely something I could eat many times again.

Food was great. Service was great. Very romantic environment. Very nice family who owns the place!

I love the bread and the brodo. You come for the food and stay for the conversation. Mainly, with Saul and Angie. They are so funny. They know a lot about a variety of subjects. Not gossips. Keep a supportive and friendly attitude with customers. Skilled at relationship advice. If you need an oxytocin fix... Angie has got the jokes!! I wish they would donate the bread to the church I work at...

One of the best Italian meals we have ever eaten! The dishes are always fresh, the wine pairs nicely and the deserts are to die for! We can't not come to Tulsa without a trip to Delasandro's.

What a delight it was. Our family of five enjoyed this experience so much. We wanted a low stress dinner and our waitress accommodated perfectly, never rushing us to place orders and giving us the opportunity to set the pace for the meal. We enjoyed appetizers and wine. Don't pass on the carpaccio! We talked and laughed and caught up. We then placed orders for our meals. Ordered more wine, and chatted some more. Our meals arrived and while the shells were decent, they lacked flavor. The pesto was consistent with expectations. The carbonara was voted the most decadent (hands down divine - order this!!) and the pollo arrosto did not disappoint. Highly recommend this sweet intimate space when craving a relaxing Italian meal. Can't wait to visit again.

I enjoyed my visit to Dalesandro's, but I do think it's a little hyped up. Overall, I had a good experience and would like to visit again! Before your visit, I highly recommend making a reservation, especially if you plan to go on a weekend evening! reservations are made on their web site, and they call you to confirm. I made a reservation for my party, and they were so accommodating to my requests. They have been good about keeping their high top tables & booths physically distant too. We started out with some wine and had the carpaccio for starters. We loved the carpaccio - its flavors were simple yet delicious. Highly recommend. Next, we both ordered the linguine. I was excited to try the meatballs but I would probably order something else next time. The dish was pretty big and came with 2 meatballs. I wasn't a big fan of the tomato sauce; it had a watery consistency and didn't stick to the pasta well. The fresh tomatoes in the sauce were pretty though. I also really enjoyed the flavors of the meatballs, but they were very dry, which left us slightly dissatisfied. We weren't too amazed by our meal, but we enjoyed it still, and the service was great. The atmosphere felt like a family-owned Italian restaurant, and generally it was pretty loud in there. They do offer outdoor seating and I think I would do that next time when the weather is nice!

Sitting there I wondered, why do people have reservations to this place? They must have great food...and if not the food...great service...and if not the service...a great atmosphere. But looking for all of these while we waited for our server I soon realized maybe it's not what I think. When the hostess sat us down she said our server will be with us. The server never came but served the table that came in after us. The host defaulted to serving us. We came right when they opened so they were still getting things ready for dinner service. When we first sat down, we were out at a dirty table. The cloth had crumbs on it. Requesting to be move, we went to a cleaner table. When we ordered our food it came out hot but not as fresh as we have had before at other Italian restaurants that claim authenticity. I ordered the pasta shells with sausage and cheese basked in a rich red sauce. The shells did not taste fresh or made from scratch l. Usually fresh pasta is not as compacted as manufactured pasta. It breaks easy and usually has a buttery consistency as it melts in your mouth. However you could tell that the sauce was made from scratch. It was light and not acidic. The pasta shells overpowered the meal and was an unwelcome party. The house bread was also subpar as it was cold and not reminiscent of Italian bread. Finally the music did not compliment the Italian family environment the owners projected. Pop country doesn't add tot he Italian feel. It was confusing.

Food was bad, service was worse. No drink refills the noodles were mushy and there was way to many mushrooms this was our first time and won't be back. Truly not good.

Had reservations at 8 but called and asked if we could make it in at 6, they said they weren't at full capacity and that we could come at 6. We were sat and our waitress brought us water and didn't say hi or anything. We looked over the menu and after about 20min she still hadn't come back around. We kept thinking she would come by but she didn't. She walked near us about 3x and didn't come by so we just left. We honestly weren't impressed and that was our first time to go. There are better places such as Mondo's.

Ordered dinner to go. The main entrees were great, but the Caesar salad was inedible. The romaine was super soggy and turning.

6:00 reservation is the way to go..Beautiful and bright, and before the dinner rush. Our neighbor raved about Delasandro's Swordfish Piccata...so RSVP was in place on a Friday evening. We ordered the Brodo soup...which my hubby liked since his new Dr.'s regime requires him to be on a bland diet. I have to say - he chose right. The soup for me is bland. The portion is large enough to share as an appetizer for 2 people. I ordered the Carbonara...delicious. I like to add some pizzazz to some of my meals by squeezing a slice of lemon on top of it...it made it more Yumtastic! The Swordfish Piccata was delightfully tasty...My patient hubby didn't mind me picking his dish, which too was enjoyable. But even more so, was their Chocolate Mousse cake!! It's rich, satisfying and definitely a great way to complete our nice evening out before heading to the movies. Bravo for great food, and great service from Gina.

Always enjoy coming here. It's a cool little spot and the food is usually very good. Last night, my buddy and I each had a Caesar salad and then split orders of the Stuffed Shells and the Swordfish Piccata (the best thing they serve in my opinion). The service from Saul at the bar was excellent. This is a family-owned local business which I need to visit more. But most nights it's packed and I can't get in! Make a reservation, especially on the weekends.

I don't like to be a hater but I really don't understand the hype of this place. This is the 2nd time that I've been here, it's a nice ambiance and they have a huge bar so it's nice to hop in for maybe a caprese salad & a glass of wine. I went with a group of 5. The table got the "table Caesar" which is not prepared at the table. They just brought out all the bowls of salad. We all complained about the huge pieces of lettuce. I like the non traditional Caser dressing but it got mixed reviews from the group. It's more vinegrette and very garlicky. My husband got the swordfish since so many people raves about it. He did really enjoy it. My friend got the Oliva Olio & my other friend got the carbonara. The Oliva had little flavor and not very much of a basil taste. The carbonara was ok but my friend only got 1 single slice of tomato which seemed kind of cheap. I got the linguine, the sauce was delicious I just didn't like the meatballs. They put fennel in them and I'm not a fennel fan. And they only have me 2 medium sized meatballs. We had good service (timely) but oddly enough our server kept mixing up the plates and then when he brought the checks back, he just kind of threw them on the table all stacked up & took off. It was a little odd.

Authentic Italian food. The service was courteous, Sincere, and prompt. I ordered the lasagna and while waiting I had to stop eating all the bread because it was so good. Lasagna didn't disappoint and I washed it down with some red wine (which they have a good selection of). They hit a home run with me.

Great food and atmosphere. Caesar salad and swordfish piccata were out of this world delicious !!!! Also the carpaccio appetizer was great !!!!

First visit in awhile. Dalesandro's was a go-to place for us but it has been quite some time since we dined there. Not sure we'll be back-a big drop in food and service quality. Every item we had was pretty disappointing, from salads through entrees. Tapenade was unseasoned. Caesar salads overdressed. Entrees were not piping hot (mine was barely above room temp). A sad turn from one of our favorite places. Hope they figure it out.

You must try the swordfish. Melts in your mouth, buttery, perfectly paired with one of their wines-I'd say white but love their super Tuscans. You will not be disappointed. I consider a Tulsa staple in Italian food. Solid lasagna as well. But that swordfish. Have always had good service, and thoroughly enjoy their patio.

Hubby & I detoured from our Friday night route to downtown once I mentioned Dalesandro's. We've been meaning to eat there, quite frankly, since young Dalesandro was in school @ Cascia Hall w/ our son. Early, as usual, we popped by slightly before their opening hour of 6:00. The hostess seemed a tad flummoxed by our arrival, but graciously seated us immediately wherever we wanted in the empty restaurant. It's a very pleasant smallish room with an uptown, neighborhood feel. In warmer weather I'd love to try their patio. Our waitress, Amy, & her follower, Rachael came along soon. Amy couldn't have been more knowledgeable about the menu & wine list. Both of which, IMHO, are pretty small. We chose to pass up appetizers & salads, knowing the entrées would be quite enough. But I was starving & Amy provided a basket of bread tout de suite! The slices of lovely fresh bread were huge, however, I take a dim view of butter in foil packets. As I unwrapped a couple, hubby requested olive oil. Amy returned w/ a nice bowl of balsamic & oil infused with many herbs. Quite good. Our entrees arrived piping hot. The carbonara for hubby & lasagne for me. Amy had warned their "red" sauce was pretty spicy. I loved it! Loads of peppers, ricotta, mushrooms, sausage, tomatoes, onions & fluffy noodles. But mine also had something (see pix please) rather hard in it; like woody asparagus. The carbonara was bacony with peas, mushrooms, basil & pancetta in cream sauce, topped w/ sliced Roma tomatoes & Romano. Hubby loved it. My bite was quite good! I love food that stays hot. Pasta so often doesn't. But theirs did! We didn't have the Caesar, but the way people have described it here does not sound like an actual Caesar. Regardless, it would be hard to beat the Caesar salad as presented by the Celebrity Club. But Dalesandro's must be doing something right based on their longevity & continually packed house. It sure filled up fast on our Friday night. Couples eating at the bar, parties filling up the tables, a great cross section of patrons, always a good sign.

Food was excellent! I tried the carbonara and it was very good. Service was great too. Told them it was my first time so they brought me a cup of their red sauce with my bread so I could try it out. I left my jacket at the bar by accident and the owner ran out into the parking lot with it to make sure I didn't leave it. Very kind people, and a business I will support again!

I have been to dalesandros a couple of times. It is right down the street from my house but is a bit pricey for my budget. Frankly I have never really loved anything I've ordered there . but I think that's probably because I've never ordered the lasagna. This time I got the Oliva Olio. That was nice and not so heavy. It's angel hair pasta with garlic and Parmesan and the amazing mushrooms that they have there. I don't even like most mushrooms but those mushrooms are amazing. I'm sure I will go there again sometime but it wouldn't be my first pick for a splurge. But it's a great local place with a great reputation.

We came to Tulsa to for a quick weekend getaway with friends. Having never been to Tulsa, they made sure we had reservations for dinner. They never come to Tulsa without eating at Dalesandro's. They were not wrong. We had the table, Ceasar. It was the best Ceasar salad we've eve tasted. The dressing was zippy and flavorful. The breadcrumbs add a fun little crunch. Get it. Our appetizers of Carpaccio and Black Olive tampenade (not on the menu but ask for it) came out with a great presentation. Salty and delicious! My husband and I both ordered the Carbonara. It was phenomenal!! Creamy and warm like a big hug from a long lost friend. No joke. Some of our friends had the Pesto (delish) and the Linguini (delish). Also, ask for the Chocolate Gateau. You won't be disappointed. Best Italian I've had in forever! Authentic and delicious. Make sure you stop in.

The food was very bland. I ordered the lasagna and it hardly had meat in it. It almost seemed like they use mushrooms as a filler. The meat it did have had a weird texture. It was the strangest lasagna I've ever had. My husband ordered the stuffed shells. Again, the meat almost made me gag. He said it's ok if you just don't think about the texture. His order came with five shells. It was more like an appetizer instead of a meal. The Cesar had the strangest dressing for a cesar. It was extremely fishy. However, our service was good!

Such a disappointment. From the drinks to the appetizers to the entrées everything was below expectations. Drinks weren't consistent even though three people ordered the exact same drink we basically received three different drinks. They told us the bartender was colorblind and brought a small shot to add to the drinks. We ordered tableside Caesar salads but we only received the salad not the table side service. Out of six of us we tried 5 different entrées and they were all pretty bland. The pasta I got was sitting in a pool of liquid and had very little flavor at all. Another person had stuffed shells which also was sitting in a pool of liquid. That linguine with meatballs stated it was spicy and it was not spicy at all with huge chunks of tomato in the sauce and hard meatballs. The carbonara was good. Unfortunately we won't be back.

When you are here, you are family and I don't mean Olivie Garden style. These folks are slinging gold! I like to load up on a cocktail and dive right into a carb coma. Get the swordfish- you can ask for half order. The salad is also amazing. Actually, everything is delicious. Get it all. Wear stretchy pants and just order everything. So good.

best italian in midtown and cute lil place downtown area

Yuuuum yum yum! Went here for dinner with a few friends for the first time and it was amazing! I love the bread and butter they start you off with - it is SO good. Our waitress was very helpful about assisting us in choosing drinks as well because they are all Italian wines. I told her what I liked in a wine and she brought me one that was delish. For food, I had the stuffed shells and they were great. My companions had the pesto and the carbonara and they were both amazing as well. Overall, I can think of no complaints about this place. Prices were reasonable, service was great, and food was so yummy!

Worst Cesear salad I've ever had and I've had alotttt of them. They dump balsamic on odd lettuce and serve it. Terrible. The swordfish is pricey which would be fine if it was good. Bland and could tell it was old fish. This restaurant used to be good 5 years ago. Don't waste your money or time.

Six of us went to celebrate a friend's birthday. Reservations are a must. We arrived about 15 minutes early but they had our table ready while we waited for everyone to arrive. I split the swordfish piccata because of previous reviews. Awesome! So very delicious with balanced flavors. It was a bit pricey, but worth it when you split it. Another got the eggplant Parmesan special, which was plenty for two and also very tasty. We ordered the Caesar salad for the table. I would give it 4 stars. Good, but I've had better. There are several items on the menu under $20. Dalesandro's has a great staff. The waitress was very attentive! She overheard us talking about it being someone's birthday so she brought out a dessert for us to share. The chocolate mousse cake slice was large and plenty! And delicious! So be sure to make your reservation and enjoy a great night out!

We went here on a whim on NYE for dinner, and luckily did not have to wait long for a table even though there were many reservations that night. The service was great, friendly and attentive. The food was overall good, nothing that impressed me or really stood out. I have had better Italian (Mondos). We got the lasagna and the roasted chicken and angel hair pasta. The lasagna was good (hubby finished it all), but I thought the roasted chicken was better. It wasn't dry, and the red sauce that came with the pasta made it even better. Overall, I wouldn't really make an effort to come just because of the food. For the price, it was just alright to me. I would come back just because it's convenient and close to where we live. The menu is very pasta-centric, and quite limited. Overall, it is a 4. Not really that good, but not bad either.

3 things my mom and I know, from our admittedly limited experience: The "grilled chicken" I had added to the Caesar salad was boiled tough, and the salad as a whole had a fishy taste to it. The first time my mom ordered the lasagna, the pasta was overcooked. On other outings, she ordered it again, hoping it was a fluke. Three lasagna orders in all, each time invariably mushy. The ambiance could be easily improved by dimming the lights.

Small restaurant with limited parking My husband had lasagna and I had the carbonate. Both entrees were good. Noise level high

I must say that the restaurant does have good Italian food from this family owned place...They don't like to make substitutions at all but will work with you a little. The waiter was very efficient and nice... my only thing was the noise level was extremely high... I don't think there is much they can do for this in their current location. Because my husband has hearing issues anyway, for the price, we will probably not be going back.. we did think the appetizer with the raw meat and olive oil was outstanding.

The right wait staff makes all the difference at this restaurant. If you think you like swordfish, try it here! They also have an awesome tamponade- the only place I like olives! Pair your meal with their white sangria, and you've got a great date night destination!

Great food I always sit at the bar. The bartender is very knowledgeable and always has something new to try. Atmosphere is nice and quaint and the noice level is low. Neighborhood is lucky to have a place like this.

Everything is great but, ya gotta get the meatballs. What started as a Tulsa staple is now approaching as a Tulsa icon.

Swordfish piccata. Just the best! Been going here for years. Always good service always delicious food.

One of my favorite places to visit when I am in Tulsa. I dream of this lentil soup - it is that good! It has spinach, marinated mushrooms and a big fat meatball on top. The carpaccio is a hit and the caesar salad is flavorful. They have a nice Italian wine list and the service is always good.

Only place I found in tulsa that had beef carpaccio! The ambiance is great and it is a very relaxed crowd. Music Playlist was good as well, very classy to me and didn't force the patrons to need to speak too loud to be heard by their parties. I started off getting a lemon basil prosecco as my cocktail, which I enjoyed, not too sour or overly sweet but still, if you aren't into sweet bubbly, not for you. They brought warm bread with butter. I then ordered the beef carpaccio which came out with the olive oil drizzled already as well as the lemon already squeezed. It also had capers, shredded parmesan cheese and cracked pepper on the top. Great flavor although I did keep getting pepper chunks stuck. Next time maybe would request it without the pepper. It was pretty filling for me though. I put in an order of the pesto bow tie pasta with mushrooms to go since I was dining solo and I took a peek at it and it is a good size portion and smells HEAVENLY. The second cocktail ordered was a basil grapefruit margarita flavors were balanced an enough for me and the grapefruit really popped and complimented the tequila. Still sour but I like the taste of grapefruit with no sugar so you may wanna look out for that. Overall the service was great! Staff payed attention but did not disturb and they were really nice and friendly!

Great food and wine. Service is excellent all the way around. Both had the linguini and loved it. You will be boxing some of it home!!

1 star should not be given and I do not do it lightly. The food is good but the attitude is one that thinks the customer is doing them a favor by doing business with them. I simply wanted to make a take out order on a Friday evening. I was informed they would NOT take the order over the phone, I had to come to the restaurant and go to the bar- then I could place my order. I asked a second time to be clear and they were adamant. We ate elsewhere and will continue to do so. The only reason I can think for such a policy is to try to drive drink sales or they are afraid of orders not being picked up. The first reason is understandable but overbearing on the customer. The second could easily be addressed by taking a credit card if it presents such a great risk; a risk I doubt because I have not had such treatment from numerous other restaurants in town. What happened to attempting to please the customer rather than imposing rules for your own benefit or desire????

Dalesandro's is without a doubt one of my favorite places in Tulsa. This family operated restaurant has some of the best Italian food... in the world. I've been lucky enough to get to visit Italy, and I would choose the food here over anything I had there hands down. Yuh. It's that good. Don't skip the Caesar salad. It's perfectly crisp and fresh with shredded parmesan. If they sold the dressing, I'd buy several gallons at a time! This with the complimentary bread is the perfect way to start a meal here. I've never had something I didn't love for an entree, but I fell head over heels for the carbanera pasta recently. Portion sizes are big; share with a friend. My half of the pasta filled me up so well. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy but not heavy at all - just perfect. Atmosphere here can't be beat. You can come dressed up, or a little casual. My favorite place to sit is on the amazing patio complete with beautiful lighting.

Great for Tulsa where it's hard to find a decent Italian restaurant. The casual elegant setting is great for dates or small dinner parties; also has full bar with seating around. The pasta carbonara is one of the best items on the menu - highly recommend. The lasagna is a very large portion and is also good. The pesto pasta is a tasty dish as well but may be too garlicky for some. And the Caesar salad is one of the best in town. ...In other words, it's hard to make a bad decision when choosing this place. Entrees run $16-ish plus but are very large and good to share especially if getting an appetizer (asparagus is great) or salad. If planning to go on a weekend night it would be suggested to make a reservation beforehand.

I love this place! They created this beautiful salad to fit my gluten-free dietary requirements! The food is so fresh, they have excellent Italian wine (which they will help pair with your food) and it's a friendly family-owned business with excellent service!

I had a delightful dinner on my brief pass through Tulsa last weekend. The Caesar salad was crunchy and fresh and flavorful with an unusual basaltic meets Caesar type dressing. I shared it with my fellow diner but could have made 3 generous side salads out of it. Pasta with pesto was creamy and on the acidic side (pleasing for me) and we ordered ours with chicken added which was well executed. The dining room is sleek and a bit austere looking but photos and artwork help provide some warmth. Noise level was pretty high in a typical Italian restaurant way. Our server was fast and responsive if not very engaging. We shared both salad and entree without fuss. I appreciated that bread and soft drink refills were offered as in a casual diner even though this is not a diner type place. Overall, I felt like I was eating someplace that suceeds at being modern and relevant without being obviously trendy or being different just for the sake of being different.

It's everything you want and more. Amazing food, service, staff, owner. My wife and I love it. Blow off Olive Garden and get something awesome.

Pros: Cute place. Great ceasar salad (the dressing is available for purchase). The pasta was buttery and rich. Cons: Sparse amount of parking spaces; but street parking available. We ordered the swordfish. It was prepared in such a way that it had the same texture and flavor as chicken.