Partenope Ristorante - Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

"Partenope is a pretty great Italian restaurant downtown where you’ll find the best pizza in Dallas. The Naples-born chef is arguably the city’s biggest name in pizza (and even won gold for his craft), and the Neapolitan pies come out with perfectly charred, airy crusts that let toppings shine. Go for the classic margherita with creamy, slightly tangy mozzarella that balances out the acidity from crushed tomatoes, or the Tridente doubled up with hot soppressata and Italian sausage. Dishes like zucchini fritters drizzled in honey and octopus on a cannellini spread with lemon zest are worth a visit on their own, but they also make great sidekicks to the nearly perfect pies." - kevin gray

"Tucked into the corner of Main and Paul Streets is the gorgeous Partenope, named for an Italian siren and created by husband-and-wife team Dino and Megan Santonicola. Duck in for the finest Neapolitan pizza in Dallas, Italian cocktails, and a romantic vibe. It has a wood-fired oven where pizzas are cooked and is inside a great historic building. During the day, nearby free street parking is usually a snap to find, but at night, it gets more challenging." - Courtney E. Smith

"Hit the aperitivo happy hour at this Downtown pizza spot for $5 Peronis, $8 glasses of wine, $9 spritzers, and $6 small bites including bruschetta, prosciutto e olive, rosemary pane, straccetti di pizza, and cavoletti fritti. Aperitivo’s weekday happy hour is held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the bar, which happens to have a fabulous view of the wood-fired oven where the pizzas might tempt you to stay well beyond the appointed time." - Courtney E. Smith

"Partenope is an award-winning Neapolitan pizza spot Downtown with house-made Italian pastas and and a panna cotta that is a must order. Do not miss ordering some essential items: the meatballs, the “Mr. T” (a house bread with whipped ricotta sand Calabrian chili honey), and the chopped salad which will fuel you up." - Courtney E. Smith

"Looking for Neapolitan-style pizza in Dallas? Partenope Ristorante is the best option for pizza that’s hearty, that folds, and that’s topped with high-quality imported ingredients. It’s also an ideal spot for Italian dishes, from Parmesan-swathed meatballs to fettuccine alla bolognese that will spoil you for other bolognese sauces. Try either the new location in Richardson or the original Downtown. Everywhere in the Downtown  location, which is in a historic building, offers a great view of the big pizza oven and all the action in the kitchen." - Courtney E. Smith