Partenope Ristorante - Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Wonderful service. Loved their brussels sprouts! I didn’t actually enjoy the award winning pizza they had, but they were quick to offer other options. I think it’s just the way it’s made and how large the crust was didn’t appeal to me but someone who enjoys more crust would love this pizza. I got the butternut squash salad instead which was great! My friend enjoyed his pizza!

On the way home from our granddaughter's volleyball game we decided to look for a good Italian restaurant with gluten-free options for my wife. Partenope kept showing up in one review after another so we decided to give it a try. We ordered the Fritto Misto (flash fried calamari and shrimp) as an appetizer. It was light, delicious, and not the least bit greasy. The taste and texture was perfect with no chewiness at all. We asked our waitress Nicole what she recommended from the pizza menu and her recommendations were spot on! I had the Calabrese (mozzarella, tomato sauce, hot soppressata, ricotta, calabrian chili & calabrian honey) and my wife had the same pizza but with the gluten-free crust. My pizza was one of the best pizzas I have ever had, and we try the pizza everywhere we travel. I tried my wife's gluten free version and it was the first gluten free pizza she has ever ordered that had a tasty crust that didn't taste like cardboard. It was very close to mine in flavor and texture! I ordered Tiramisu and an espresso for a wonderful topper to a delicious meal. It lived up to the rest of my meal and we walked away very happy. Nicole was very professional, cordial and full of helpful suggestions that made our meal even more special. We will return for the great food and make a point to visit on the days Nicole is working. It's always a great feeling when you walk away from a new restaurant looking forward to your next time there. We had a fabulous experience thanks to the great food and Nicole's wonderful service!

We absolutely loved this place. Nacho our server made our dinner extra perfect. He was very attentive and not once did we have to call him to the table for anything. He checked in frequently and made sure everything was good even though they were so packed. Reservations are a must otherwise you would need to sit at the bar until a table or cancellation occurs. The food was so good and flavorful and there wasn’t anything that was just ok. Everything was delicious. Their bread is so soft yet the top layer was perfectly crunchy. The pasta was the perfect a la dente. Seabass was crisped and perfect. The restaurant itself was so cute and the details were just perfection.

The food was amazing here and ive been to italy! Calamari lives up to expectations from other reviews. The pizza crust was fresh and crispy. The pasta was perfectly cooked. And the water also tasted good 😇. Our server was also very cheerful and nice. 0 complaints, will be back!

10/10 food and service. Wendy went above and beyond to provide immaculate service. She knew it was our first time, and did a great job making sure we were taken care of. We did 4 courses and every bite was perfect. We’re so excited for our leftovers tomorrow!

Ask for Nacho. He was amazing!!! Whether you’re interested in appetizers and drinks, a tasty delectable pasta dish, or their fantastic pizza, there’s something for everyone here. The wine selection is excellent, and they also have select beers. They were fully booked for the evening for dine in, so we sat outside. It was a fanatic experience, with lovely live music, a nice breeze and excellent service. Complimentary valet parking. The food was incredible, with amazing flavors and perfectly balanced. 10/10, highly recommend. Perfect for a luncheon with friends, after work gathering, a romantic date or other.

Absolutely delicious! The fried calamari was perfectly crispy and tender. Pizza had that authentic wood-fired flavor with fresh toppings. Don’t skip dessert — rich, decadent, and the perfect sweet ending. A must-visit for Italian food lovers! Nicole was great. Thank you

Hands down the best pizza in Texas. We had the Napoli Centrale and the Margherita and they were spectacular!!! Our server Wendy made us feel welcome and offered a wonderfully descriptive tour of the menu. 10/10 Will be back!

Just enjoyed the most appetizing lunch with airy and light zucchini fritters, deliciously crispy brussel sprouts, perfectly al dente carbonara pasta, delicately dressed greens and what one can only describe as the most perfect affogato I've ever been served. Absolute heaven! The service was great too! We were greeted immediately entering the restaurant and our server was on top of everything from refilling our drinks to making sure the food came out how we wanted. The decor is gorgeous too, I loved how there were bits of Italy scattered throughout accompanied by gorgeous blues and cookbooks throughout!

I have long loved and frequently feasted at Partenope's downtown location. And now, woohoo, with easy parking at their Richardson's location, I'm coming here instead. Modern casual ambiance. Great lunch & dinner service. Fabulous are all of their pastas and pizzas. A special shoutout to their incredible appetizer, "Burrata e Cavoletti", pairing their fresh burrata with beautiful crispy sprouts, heavenly balsamic reduction, and, amazing house made bread. Poppin'! CHEERS!

Partenope is a pretty awesome restaurant. It's located in the downtown Richardson area. The menu has many of your traditional Italian dishes and several unique specialties. But pizza is a specialty at Partenope. There are several variations of pizza served on different crusts. We shared three pizzas. The crust were thin and slightly crisp to the bite. That's exactly what I like. The salad offerings are diverse, fresh and yummy. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is the wait and the response to it. After four of us stood almost in the kitchen for well over an hour with a 9 month old waiting to be seated, the host finally comes and asked "Are you all waiting for a table"? I almost answered, "No, we are just here watching the chefs cook". I guess the wait was worth it. But don't go on Sundays until after 3:00. I'll try Partenope again when in the Richardson area.

It was a delightful experience!! Located just right near Richardson Chinatown, it's a little gem in that area! The interior design was A+++ and it didn't feel like overly upscale bougie that I couldn't bring my toddler. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. We ordered the Fritto Misto which was delicious!! Nice and crispy and the calamari was perfectly flavored. The Mr T app with was also another table favorite!! My toddler really enjoyed the bread! And then pizzas are super fun! I like the cured meat toppings but they also have a variety of unique combination of toppings. It was such a lovely lunch with our friend that I can't wait to bring my other friends back!!

Hubs is born and raised Italian from Roma so we don't do Italian food out much as we are both pasta and pizza snobs but have eaten at the downtown location and it was the hubs 64th birthday so thought to make a trip and try out the Richardson location. Was not disappointed. Started out with a personal table greeting from the owner and she was absolutely delightful. Immediately felt like we were at an authentic Italian restaurant because that's how they do things. Ordered a couple of the yummy cocktails and some Fritto Misto. The breading was light and crispy and was fried lightly, they were really good. Hubs isn't a huge shrimp fan and he munched his half down in a few seconds. For entrees hubs ordered the puttanesca pasta and I ordered the spaghetti alla carbonara. Carbonara is always my test if a place knows their pasta and it was marvelous. No cream or milk, no peas or anything that's not supposed to be there, just perfect carbonara. I mean mouth-watering can't wait to go back luscious! Pasta in both dishes was cooked perfectly al dente! Since it was hubs birthday we ordered the tiramisu for dolce and it was the perfect end to the evening. Nice and creamy, not overly sweet which is exactly what tiramisu is supposed to taste like. Really nicely done. Could not recommend this location of Partenope any harder. The downtown one is fun and all but this one is more quaint and feels more like Italy to us but we will return to both. You will be happy if you go as well. Final note this one is smaller and therefore requires reservations. Do it, you know you want to!

Delicious! Finally able to try this restaurant and it was great. The pasta was so fresh and light along with the pizza. The bruschetta was the best I've ever had outside of Europe. Our waitress was great as well, I forgot her name but it was something similar to Tessa. Can't wait to come back and try additional items.

Got me a salad. It's called cob salad. It's pretty good. I'm sure I'll be back to try some other dish

Beware! The wait is long on a weekend night so be prepared for a 30-45 minute wait. The place is kinda small with about 15-20 tables. Of course there's a bar that is first come first serve basis. Was the wait worth it? Maybe. I've got to come back to try it again. Meatballs (5/5) good flavor, good portion and the bread it came with was amazing Regina Al prosciutto (4/5) it was good but I wish the crust was crispier. Calabrese (4/5) super yummy and packed with flavor but again crust wasn't crispy enough Carbonara (3/5) the noodles were cooked to perfection however it was not the carbonara taste I am used to or looking for. If you're looking for a creamy carbonara, this is not it. I just wish it had more flavor. The bacon was thick and yummy but it was like a less sodium bacon so the carbonara lacked flavor.. would not get again I want to come back and try other pastas! Pizza was not it for me because I prefer crispy pizza instead of floppy pizza. All my toppings fell onto my plate because it was so floppy!!

I LOVE this place!!!! Every blue moon, a place comes along that I am enthralled about and now finally the latest of those places has arrived! Partenope Ristorante is the brightest star shining in the Richardson area. Yes, it is THAT good! We ordered the Pane Appetizer, which is a "tear and share" bread flavored with Rosemary, Sea Salt & Olive Oil. It was amazing! Our pizzas were the Montanaro (think Margherita) and the Salsciccia (think Sausage and Fresh Basil). Both were outstanding! The Service was fantastic. Our server Warren took great care of us and was very knowledgeable of the items on the menu and helped guide us to the perfect selections. The Operations Manager checked in on us as well and all I can say is he is doing an excellent job running the place. The ambiance was classic and classy Italian. Very warm and comfortable feeling and tastefully yet simply decorated for the holidays. Great experience and I am already planning my next visit next week!

It's not often I eat pizza that has the texture and taste of glutinous crust. The chef at this Pizzeria Napoletana reportedly has a secret recipe for gluten free crust, and, whatever it is, it's awesome. Regina Al prosciutto had plenty of prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, and basil combined to create savory flavors with pops of sweet tomato and basil. Sadly, the calzone, something I haven't eaten in years, is not available in a gluten free form. One of our crew had the espresso martini and reported that it might be the best one he's had. My lunch mates enjoyed some bruschetta and reported that is was delicious with sweet grape tomatoes and on the amazing homemade bread. The sandwiches, only served at lunch, were hearty, meaty, flavorful, and full of meat on both the meatball and chicken and lots of veggies on the grilled chicken, a ton of fresh greens. The Rigatoni was full of complex flavors and perfectly al dente pasta. A note about the bread. All the bread is made in-house and looked rustic, filling, crusty on the outside and soft on the inside side. We finished with the tiramisu. I have to admit that I had a small bite and found it to be luscious, creamy, sweet and totally worth the next day's sacrifice to the gluten spirits. Service was attentive and so very friendly. The atmosphere was bright and open with decor suggesting an Italian family connection.

My family and I absolutely love everything about this restaurant! The food, drinks, service and ambiance are spot on! I can't say I have a favorite dish because everything we have tried so far could be in repeat. Howeverabsolutely crave the bruschetta and calamari!

Food was great. Will definitely be back. Next time we plan on trying the pizza. Highly recommend.

Great service with excellent food in a really great location and the mamager is the best

We were able to walk in late on a Friday night. It's right by a busy area in Richardson but we were able to follow the signs and get easy street parking. They offer valet as well. We waited about 40min. The appetizer of ricotta and spicy honey was okay. Not very spicy, mainly ricotta and honey flavors. Highlight of the night was the pesto pasta. It was creamier than most and very hearty. The pizzas were good, but I've had better in DFW. Flavor combos were nothing too unique. Hits the spot if you're looking for Italian near Richardson.

Tried the new Richardson location and it did not disappoint. They have an awesome happy hour from 4-6pm that you can get on the patio or at the bar. The patio is lovely and the ambiance inside the restaurant is beautiful, giving off coast of Italy vibes. The service was fantastic and we enjoyed our waiter! The food was nothing short of delicious. We had their bruschetta and it came with a lot of toppings and was a great amount of food for the two of us. We also tried their pizza and old fashions as well. Everything we had was nothing short of great! Highly recommend. We will absolutely be back soon!

Oh my gosh finally a high quality Italian restaurant in downtown Richardson! So delicious and top quality ingredients, couldn't recommend this place enough! 10/10. Only feedback would be dim the lights a little in the bar area!

Food is great and affordable. Ambiance was perfect so was service. The pizzas are tasty and perfect size for two. The bread with the whipped ricotta is delicious.

Drove by several weeks ago, and was pleasantly surprised to see Partenope opening another location outside of downtown Dallas. I hate going downtown because of the parking. This choice of location is definitely unusual - so it remains to be seen how successful a Neapolitan pizza restaurant with Dallas prices will be surrounded in a neighborhood of primarily boba tea and Asian strip mall cuisine in Richardson. That being said, I really enjoyed their Dallas location and was excited to try this one. We really need more (good) Neapolitan pizza in DFW. I enjoy soft openings, because they are hopefully bringing their A-game to the table. I am pretty sure I saw Dino there training the other pizzaiolos. Overall the experience was good, but a little bit disappointing. First off, the ambiance is nice, despite the strong visual clash if you happen to glance outside the windows (or, are seated facing one). Inside, it feels like an upscale Italian restaurant, and is way less stuffy than the Dallas location thankfully. The host was great and there were a bevy of staff standing around when we came in. We came primarily for the pizza, and it was good, but not great. The appetizers were pretty good as was the salad and dessert, but the pizza was a little disappointing. It just felt like they were off their game.... maybe breaking in the new oven, or the batch of dough hadn't quite fermented. You can also barely fit a single pizza on their 2-top table, so it was a bit of a struggle to find space when we ordered two. I wish they would have seated us at a larger table, given that we went early, but we managed without extra plates. The service was more than a little overbearing, though I hope that will clear up as they work the kinks out. They also brought over a tablet to pay, before we finished eating, which just kind of rushed the whole experience. Lastly, and this is also nit-picky, but in an era where restaurants (and other places) are trying to covertly demand larger and larger tips with these prefilled buttons and the general population doesn't understand math -- the tip percentages should *not* be inclusive of the tax.

We visited for the first time on Saturday, May 4th with a 1:45 pm reservation, after looking up on Yelp.com and reading reviews, especially glowing ones from a Roman that it was authentically Naples. We were greeted by the manager who was very friendly and I heard him say to another he was from New Orleans. Nicole was our server and bartendress and was fantastic! Loved the authentic and beautiful mosaic tile pizza oven, the decor with the owners' family touches. The music is the most eclectic I've heard and loved it. Nicole was wonderful to talk to and get descriptions and suggestions from. Absolutely everything we had was delicious, including the drinks she made! We started with vodka martinis and hubby loved his dirty one, made with Italian olives. We tried the Napule and Frozen Limoncello Spritz and loved the refreshing not-too sweetness of both. We ordered the Burrata e Cavoletti and loved it, especially with the Basil-Mint Pesto, along with the Fritelle, which was almost like a dessert - like a cake-y fritter with pieces of zucchini and mildly spicy honey, and Nicole brought us some marinara sauce to try with it which we liked. We then tried the Montinara crust (has a little more crisp to it being flash-fried but still chewy for those that expect a crispy crust and are disappointed by Neapolitan which this is that type of pizza) and topped it with the Gladiator toppings and it was delicious! We had glasses of Moltepuciano and ended with the Nu Cafe and it's my favorite type of espresso martini. It was all so good we ordered take home of another Montinara pizza with different toppings, the Gnocchi Ala Sorrentina, Penne di Parmegiano di Funghi and an order of Cannoli. We look forward to visiting again!

We celebrated our 43rd Anniversary on a Saturday night and chose Partenope close to home. The interior was nicely done, with both dining room and bar for a quick drink/meal. Seating was first come first serve, it was early so no wait. We started with a nice moderate bottle of white wine and chose "Bruschetta" for an antipasti. It was a home run! Fresh and the bread was housemade. I then had "Penne Di Parmigiano E Funghi" penne pasta with cream sauce, mushrooms, and pistachio. OUTSTANDING. My wife had the Lasagna which is only served on Friday & Saturday nights--another great choice. Don't forget to order a side of the house bread to soak up that great "Gravy". We finished the experience with dessert: Tiramisu and an order of Cannoli with caramel sauce. We will be visiting again soon, the pizza looked great!

Partenope has fantastic authentic Italian food and a warm inviting atmosphere. We started with the Mr T. ricotta with fresh roasted bread and the Suppli Cacio Pepe which were both delicious. We recently went to Naples and Sicily and the suppli fed our craving for the arancini that we had almost daily. The Partenope salad was fresh and had nice light flavor. For the main course we went for the fresh pasta and I loved the Fusilli Al Pesto and my husband devoured their Scarpariello Di Mare. Just the right amount of spice! We ended the meal with the downright delicious Pistachio sponge cake--so light and yet decadent-- and their Italian donuts--pumpkin spice for the fall with a caramel-like sauce. Partenope is a great new addition to the Richardson community!

Excited to have another restaurant in our Neighborhood. We love to enjoy spontaneous dates and today Partenope was our choice to experience. Where I feel it deserved a 3.5, I'm giving them a 4 to be polite. The atmosphere and ambience was a strong 5, truly Gorgeous. Sadly, the wine list has watered down versions of Italian red wines. We started off our meal with the burrata with pesto and crispy brussels sprouts, drizzled with balsamic glaze, which was the most favorite thing we had off the menu today!!!!! The chopped salad was romaine with salami with limited artichokes and tomatoes, with a red wine vinaigrette. Meh! I could do a better salad at home, and for $16....well let's just say I'll never order that again. They need to have a salad with arugula or a Caprese!!!! I'm a big salad lover. We ordered a Tridende pizza adding Calabrian chilies, which was like a meat lovers pizza. The pizza was a big disappointment, lacking sausage and the menu said fresh basil but there was zero. Also the mushrooms on the pizza tasted like jarred mushrooms, yuck! Service was adequate. Where we might go back our visit was lacking, especially in the food department. For the money spent, get your food game on.

Pleasant dining experience. Full Italian menu, not just pizza. Attentive service, food was great. Booths, tables, patio, full bar. Quiet enough to talk. $20-40 average.

Food and service very good - agree with the other reviews. When we got home my husband realized that the $50 bottle of wine was not on our receipt and we did not pay for it. My husband promptly called the restaurant and the person answering the phone asked if we could come back in to pay for the wine that night. Husband explained, no not tonight but in the next day or two he would be in to pay for the wine. Husband went back two days later, the bartender remarked - yes I talked to you on the phone - and proceeded to ring up the cost of the wine. No thank you for coming in, no thank you for your honesty - not sure we will be back with that lack of customer gratitude - to many other restaurants for my eating out dollars.

The food here is simply amazing. The pasta is perfectly cooked. The service is great. And the decor is very calm and soothing. Highly recommend

We ordered 3 courses - appetizer, salad, and pizza. Our server answered our questions regarding toppings, but was flat and non-engaging. Unfortunately, all three courses showed up together, so by the time we got to the pizza, it was cold. Meatballs were tasty, salad had ingredients not listed that one had an allergy to, and pizza was probably good but we were unable to enjoy it hot. It was crowded but not crazy so and no line, so have to attribute dining experience to young server. Might try again and only order pizza, just in case. To bad.

The Mr. T appetizer is to die for. So simple yet so perfect. My favorite pizza is the calabrese. It is neopolitain style so set your expectations for pizza the way it is supposed to be. I can't wait to try everything! I wish there were more wines by the glass.

Great mid priced Italian food. Authentic and contemporary. Service was alright but that does not bother me.

We've enjoyed eating here each time--the pizza and pasta dishes are always delicious and the ambiance is great, whether inside the restaurant or out in their patio area.

From the time my colleague and I walked into the restaurant, until we left, the experience was nothing short of amazing!! Our server, Adam, was the BEST! His recommendations on wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert did NOT disappoint. The burrata e cavoletti was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor! The ambiance was warm and welcoming. The colors and decor, with the open kitchen concept was designed with a purpose. I was there on a work trip, so not sure if I'll be back in the area, but Adam said he was manifesting our return, haha! I would 10/10 recommend this place!

Goods: pizza is the best I've had outside NYC and Italy. Fantastic apps & cocktails too. Bad: The service. Both times we've been here it took very very long time to get our waiter's attention. Expect to plan at least 90 mins at a pizza restaurant:

So good! So, so good! The tomatoes on the bruschetta were amazing. My wife's pizza was outstanding and I truly enjoyed my pasta. It was a great experience and lived up to our expectations!

I really love their milkshakes but what is with the whipped cream (or should I say -- the alleged whipped cream) on top????!!!! It is not edible.

The food was excellent, we ordered 2 Pizza's, Pasta, Zeppoli, Affogato. Everything was delicious, the service was very attentive , and the ambiance was good for a family outing.

Ordered this for the Burrata and fell in LOVE with the Brussel Sprouts! All of it was so good!!

Food is fresh and great! I gave it three stars because they have so many rules that it makes it hard for a customer to enjoy. They only serve tea at lunch. They only have calamari at dinner. They close at 4:00 on Sunday even though they have no signs posting hours, but their banners say "open for lunch and dinner". It seems a new rule is added each time we come. I'm sure it's difficult to figure out how to make a restaurant profitable, but no iced tea at dinner? It's sad that we discover a new rule each time we come and that is frustrating.

What a beautiful restaurant, absolutely love the atmosphere and decor. This was our third visit today, late afternoon 2:30, our table of 4 were the only customers inside. Inconsistent best describes our experiences especially today. Our favorite has been the chopped salad and we've ordered it every time. Meatball appetizer great. Pizza.....thought we would try again. Great toppings but floppy, floppy, floppy with burnt crust. We had the calzone grande last time and loved it. This time one was okay that came out first... the second one doughy. We let the waitress know right away and asked for it to be taken off the ticket. We were comped $10. One in our party is a chef himself and did offer advice to the young man (manager) that kitchen cooks need more guidance. Consistency is the key....and it's not there. Potential is there for sure. Service is okay at best, we were surprised that it took a while to get our food.

Excellent food! Ordered take out pizzas, Margherita and Tridente, and they were delicious...can't wait to try their pasta. Very fast service, also.

Everything is great here. Ambiance, service, and the food. Our family of 4 had an incredible Sunday lunch here. We went with all recommendations from our waitress who was wonderful. We shared it all including Brussel sprouts appetizer, salad, 2 pizzas (fried crust Margharitta and the sausage), pesto pasta, and their sharable apple calzone dessert. EVERYTHING was so delicious and unique. This place is absolutely the best Italian restaurant in Richardson!

The ambiance is great . The service was average at best . menu had a great selection but when the orders came to the table there was no bread , strange for a Ristorante like this , or olive oil , butter or salad . I find this odd . We were a party over 6 and the food came at different times . We were finished before one of us even got their food . I spoke to Keith who said he was the manager and that dinner was comped . I realise it's only been open a couple weeks and hopefully they will correct these flaws . Little pricey but with the addition of bread and salad would have been complete . PS your competition does . I look forward to giving them another try as I have managed high end restaurants in the past . Best of Luck . Chow

The food and service was good. I shared a salad and the napoli centrale pizza with my mom and both were good. The only bad thing was the pizza was very floppy but it tasted great. Our server was good.

Authentic Neapolitan food in fun environment. We enjoyed the pizza as appetizer and pasta to share.

Second visit and pizza was still outstanding. Went late on a Monday night. One table was occupied and we were clearly going to be the last party seated. So where do you put a party of 2 in those circumstances? Not at a 2-top, when every other 4-top booth but one was open. When I asked if we could sit at the larger booth instead of the smaller booth he said he would check and see if it was available. Available? You don't take reservations and we are the last party of the evening. Don't overthink the obvious.

Beautiful furnishings, terrific customer service, food is creative yet not over the top! Will be back soon!

Dined for Lunch on Sunday and the food was very good. The restaurant was pretty empty but the service was slow. We were told the pizza cooks in 90 seconds but it seemed to have taken over 25 minutes to get pizza and pasta. Not sure what the delay was for pizzas. We will try again one more time.

We met for an early dinner at Partenope Ristorante on Friday evening, we were very impressed. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was wonderful. The entire staff was helpful and responsive. It was a wonderful way to end the week.

Food is clean Good flavor Fresh food Service is polite and good Ambiance is great, clean restaurant and clean restrooms

Had a marvelous lunch there on Sunday. Will definitely be going back!!!! The service was great. The restaurant is just lovely.

Food was great. Meat balls were good. Pesto pasta was good. Good spot super chill. I have to add 80 more characters

Delicious. Great atmosphere and service. We had the calzone and loved it. Go early or there may be a wait.