Venezia Trattoria

Great food and attentive service. We took advantage of "Half-Price Wine Sunday", such a good deal. Reasonably priced menu. Would definitely go back.

5/2/25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Venezia Trattoria is hands-down the most authentic Italian food in North Texas 🇮🇹🍝🔥 From the moment we sat down, we were blown away. The warm, buttery bread—like mini crescent-meets-baguette loaves—was addicting 🥖✨ Then came the bruschetta 🍅: vibrant, fresh, and full of flavor. So good, I actually wanted another round of bruchetta (and I never say that about appetizers!) 😋🧄 I had the Jerusalem 🍗—chicken in a rich sherry cream sauce with garlic, mushrooms, and artichokes. No harsh alcohol taste—just smooth, savory perfection 🤤👌 My wife (who’s Italian and picky!) usually doesn’t like what I order, but she LOVED it 💕 She had the lasagna 🍽—layered heaven with marinara, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan 🧀🧀🧀 And of course, I loved hers just as much 😍 For dessert: We had the Cannoli and Holy Cannoli was it amazing. Our first-ever, shared as a family—including our daughter Cora and the baby in my wife’s belly 👶 It was crispy, creamy, and so good we wanted a second one immediately 🍩😇 Service? Top tier. Mary Stark made our night incredibly special—kind, attentive, and full of heart 🙌💫 It was our first visit, but definitely not our last! We visited their McKinney location, but their roots in Richardson and family story make it even more special 🗽❤️ We will absolutely be back. This is the ONLY place to eat Italian in North Texas. Period. 💖🍝🍷🧄🧀🇮🇹🔥👏🥰🙏🍽️ Grazie Mille, Venezia!

Ordered the calamari, lasagna, and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. The calamari was a bit bland. The lasagna was very good. Personally, I like a sweeter sauce. Their sauce is between savory and sweet. The fettuccine Alfredo sauce was very creamy. I really liked it. The chicken had a bit of a gas flavor. The restaurant is really nice looking. The seats were very uncomfortable. Our waitress was great. I had a small issue with our table, and she quickly took care of it. The restaurant quickly filled up, but she still came to our table regularly. Next visit, I'll be asking for a booth.

Had a team birthday here today. We ordered the fried calamari, escargot, brucetta, and stuffed mushrooms. All four were excellent! Especially the Escargot and it's unique sauce. I ordered the Shrimp and Scallops Fra Diavolo, which has a bold and spicy taste. I love spicy food so this was on par with my tastes. Scallops were soft and well cooked. I have included a photo of the shrimp salad as well. For dessert, the Chocolate Mousse cake. Rich and perfectly portioned.

I have been here several times and it is absolutely amazing!!!! Customer service is incredible!! Family owned! Atmosphere is awesome!! Best Italian restaurant ever!!!! Food is so good, best spaghetti & meat sauce iv ever had and exactly how it should be. It has a Kick of spice that’s perfect. This is probably how spaghetti & meat Sauce should be.

Excellent place to go and taste good pasta. Everything is delicious. My husband and I went yesterday for Mother's Day with the baby, and although it was crowded and the servers were overwhelmed, the food and service were excellent. Everything from the appetizer to the main course and dessert was delicious and fresh. I highly recommend this establishment.

My family stopped by here after an event. We have passed by this restaurant several times and every time I think to myself I want to go there and try it. I ended up ordering their special the filet mignon opua, and I shared the escargot with my mother. My mother had the Veal Marsala and my dad had the Veal Genovese. Everything was excellent and top-notch. The escargot had a tomato basil sauce not the usual garlic butter. We did end up getting their rolls, they were soft and fluffy with a lovely butter garlic parmesan topping. The filet mignon they served me was huge it had to be 8 oz or more, had plenty of flavor and very moist. Overall we had an excellent time, my mother commented that they served the cocktails very quickly which she appreciated as many restaurants for whatever reason seem to be slower. The atmosphere was comfortable but upscale, everything was clean, nice wood tables and decorations on the wall. You could go here in sunday best or casual. The lighting was dimmed so would definitely be great for a date if that is something you were looking for, most of the customers I saw were families. The service was absolutely phenomenal and outstanding, we were definitely taking care of and happy.

Delicious and friendly Found Venezia for Happy Hour and can’t stop going for the smiling faces and some of the best Marsala I’ve ever had. Tuesday through Friday from 3-6 pop in for a glass of The Prisoner for $14, an order of the Baked Meatballs (2) $5, and the crab Stuffed Mushrooms (3) $7. Maybe 2 more glasses of wine. You’ll find me sitting at the bar most places I visit so I can get to know the staff and their patrons. Allison is fantastic and the charming Tony will ensure you’re attended to. The atmosphere is casual but you’ll see and feel the subtle attention to details. It’s relaxed with upscale Italian and wonderful staff. While I may not be “local” this has already become too of my Happy Hour list. Grazie mille!

So nice to have a finer dining option besides the Downtown area- great job to the team who put such care into this beautiful transformation of this location. We had a large group and they were accommodating. They have a large wine selection and nice cocktails. The meals were wonderful! Our group ordered a variety and were all very happy with our food. There are no plant based options. And the cheese forward vegetarian plates are a little heavy. I went with the Vodka Tortellini eating a bit of the chicken but focusing on the tortellini and sauce- delicious! My plate was way too big so I took home a hefty leftover portion. Also, highly recommend the broccoli yum. They serve bread before the meal and it was good. Our table ordered key lime pie dessert and we ooohhheed so much over dessert! Kind and patient staff round out a great experience. Pro tip: split a plate. They are seriously way too big.

Delicious and friendly Found Venezia for Happy Hour and can't stop going for the smiling faces and some of the best Marsala I've ever had. Tuesday through Friday from 3-6 pop in for a glass of The Prisoner for $14, an order of the Baked Meatballs (2) $5, and the crab Stuffed Mushrooms (3) $7. Maybe 2 more glasses of wine. You'll find me sitting at the bar most places I visit so I can get to know the staff and their patrons. Allison is fantastic and the charming Tony will ensure you're attended to. The atmosphere is casual but you'll see and feel the subtle attention to details. It's relaxed with upscale Italian and wonderful staff. While I may not be "local" this has already become too of my Happy Hour list. Grazie mille!

What a beautiful restaurant! The ambiance is chill, casual, but also very fancy feeling. we went for a chill lunch but I could see a beautiful date night there. The service was great. All the servers, the host and even the bar tender made sure our waters were full and we were satisfied. Now for the FOOD! They have gluten free pasta AND pizza!!! I am in heaven! The white pizza is amazing!!!!! I am so full after the side salad and HALF the lunch pizza. Can't wait for dinner leftovers!

My family and I came here for a nice dinner. Our server James H. was wonderful and very professional. The food tasted delicious. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. We would definitely come again.

Service was attentive and friendly, and despite the crowd our food came out hot and fresh. Everyone at the table loved their meals, and the atmosphere felt lively and welcoming

We are semi-regulars here, but it's been a while, so I came here to say that we still love everything about it here! Family owned and operated, we were greeted by Tony who offered us a taste of the newest Chianti, it was delicious! The stuffed mushrooms are delicious and the sauce is divine.

Arrived at lunch time and was surprised at how loud it was on a weekday. However, the experience over-weighed and was very pleased with the service and food. My husband ordered the Lazagna, which was a huge proportion, and I ordered spaghetti with meat sauce. So delicious! They include crispy salads served in chilled bowls and warm bread is generously served throughout the meal. Can't wait to bring my GF to check it out!

My husband and I went Saturday night for a nice Italian dinner. The service was terrific, our waitress was very attentive and personable. We were seated right away at a nice table I loved that it was quiet enough that you could have a conversation and hear each other. I hate it when a restaurant is so loud that you can't hear yourself think. I ordered the chicken Jerusalem and my husband got the veal parm. Both were delicious and we had leftovers to take home. After dinner we were talking with our waitress, she asked if we wanted dessert. We were so full that we said no, she said her mother makes all of the different crème brûlée desserts. It's is our weakness, so we shared. It was definitely worth every bite. We'll be back soon.

Yum! Been here several times and each time has been a positive experience. The service is always great and the staff are super friendly and on top of it. There's never been an empty glass or dirty plate lingering on the table. The lobster ravioli and espresso creme brulee are the best

By way of location...Venezia is very close to Trader Joe's and across the street from Dutch Bros. Tonight we dined at Venezia and everyone was so friendly and smiling, you can tell they hire nice people to work here and that they love their jobs. Favorites tonight were the Tortellini Vodka, Manicotti, and Chicken Parm. Normally one might see one hostess and then the waitstaff but here I bet we interacted with 10 people. Even when we were leaving all three of the hostesses were gracious and thanking us for coming in. Definitely coming back here soon!!

This place has quickly turned into a work day favorite. Everyone I've taken there has liked it. Everything we've had there has been delicious. My favorite so far is the lasagna. It is on the cheesier side but so, so good. I love that their lasagna and meatballs are made from beef. Most places use a beef and pork mix that we can't have because we don't eat pork. Their bread is good and they bring out already softened butter so you're not tearing the bread while you're trying to spread the butter. The chicken dish I had was delicious and moist. The service is next level. Every staff member we've encountered has been so good. They're all friendly, professional, and respectful. The ambiance is welcoming. I love what they did wit the bar area and the ceiling. They definitely catch your eye. They have great lunch specials that fill you up and are very well priced. It's a local, family owned business so definitely do check it out and support.

They were open when most were closed on Christmas Eve. So, we really appreciated that. Service was great even though they were starting to close up. Sauces were quite thick. Maybe because it was the end of the day? Decor is very nice. Definitely worth a second visit.

The food was good enough...service OK. Happy hour glass of wine was $14 for approximately 4oz. Seriously? A salad was additional price. Won't be back.

Venezia catered our Women's Club dinner last night and it was absolutely fantastic. 50 women and not one complaint!

We stumbled across this place on a Sunday afternoon, not knowing what to expect. The ambiance is somewhat upscale but comfortable. All wines were half price by the glass and lunch portions were offered. I ordered Chicken Arrabiatta and my BF had Chicken Parmesan. Portions were generous, and the food was delicious! We weren't looking for a bargain, but were pleasantly surprised at the price for the quality of food. It was excellent,'as was the service. Wish we had one closer to home!

Beautiful inside. Great for date night. Full bar, amazing service, everything is handmade and fresh. BEST Lemon drop & mini beer ever. Highly recommend!

This is our second time to come this restaurant for dinner and it's really good. The ambience are really nice. The servers really know their menu very well and they give amazing service. It's a family owned business and they really put a lot of focus on quality, customer service and making you feel like you're the number one customer. We plan to go back and try their lunches and then one of their pizzas soon. We also have a very good chef special menu and decent happy hours with appetizers. It's on the medium to upper price range but well worth trying. The specialty drinks are a bit on the pricier side.

My wife and I visited for the first time tonight. Food and service were both amazing!

The food was very good The service was excellent. The ambiance was good but a bit to noisy for a romantic dining.

Wonderful anniversary meal, service was excellent and well coordinated. It felt like we were at a fancy restaurant with a highly trained staff. The interior was very comfortable and a well done remodel. Our meals were delicious, clearly all fresh made and with quality ingredients. Chicken piccata, chicken arrabbiata, bruschetta, and caesar salad were our selections Can't wait to return.

My family and I came here for the first time to celebrate Mothers Day and my birthday and we had a wonderful experience. Bona, our waitress, was so friendly and attentive. She truly went above and beyond for us. The food did take longer than expected because of the holiday, but the staff were very apologetic about the wait. It was very delicious and so was the limon cello! We will definitely be coming back sometime :)

I ordered the Chilean sea bass on the specials board that said it came with risotto. I was halfway home and saw I had spaghetti so I called and was told I could come pick up rice if I wanted. I just wanted what I ordered for $43. Usually risotto is a higher end meal than spaghetti or rice.

I was in the mood for spaghetti and decided to try this newly opened restaurant in my neighborhood. When I walked in I admired the interior, nicely decorated and there was low-playing Italian music. I was quickly seated by a very nice young person and placed my order for spaghetti & meatballs. I looked at the portion and thought, kinda small for $17.99, but felt much better when I got the bill and saw that I was given a lunch portion and it was more than enough! I assumed by coming in around 3pm, I would be paying dinner prices so was pleased I received lunch prices. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the marinara was very flavorful. I was disappointed with the meatball though--it was tender but I think they forgot to season the meat, not even salt. I will return and try the bolognese next time.

Sometimes you get lucky and stumble upon a gem. This was one of those times. Driving by on a Friday night, we wanted to stop in somewhere for an appetizer and drinks at the bar. It's a nice layout. Plenty of room at the bar and the restaurant has a warm vibe. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms and a side of meatballs to try. It was all delicious! We will definitely be back to enjoy the full dining experience on another night. The staff was friendly and provided good service.

Venezia Trattoria may be underwhelming from the outside but trust me when I say, it will hit all the right notes on the inside and you may find it, like we did, to be one of the best neighborhood Italian eateries in the area. The wait staff was polite, attentive and engaging. Reminiscent of a small family Italian restaurant I grew up with where the owner made a point to make each table feel like regulars. A lost art these days and to see young servers at a restaurant care more about the time with the patrons then running back to the kitchen or play on their phones was fantastic to see. The food was prepared beautifully with care and purpose. The lunch portions were good, most at the table had a little to take home, enough for a late night snack. The escargot appetizer was excellent. Hit the spot and scared the kids a bit (my description of Gary from SpongeBob may not have been the best choice). The sauce it was paired with was great and also went well with the roles. I would wonder if the sauce would possibly pair fantastically with an artichoke appetizer. Maybe a thought for the chef. The pizza was favorable and the crust was spot on. All around it was a fantastic lunch we will certainly be back for dinner with the rest of the family. Look forward to this new restaurant continuing to mature and hopefully become a staple in the community.

Excellent service, fresh bread, right out of the oven and my angel hair pasta dish was flavorful and tasty. I sampled my Granddaughter's chicken parm and the chicken breast was fork tender. I'm from New York and know about cannolis, tiramisu and Pignoli cookies. I had a cannoli and it was THE BEST I've ever tasted since living in Texas.

I really wanted to like this lovely restaurant. We need a good Italian restaurant in the area. However, this wasn't it. My husband was watching a TV show where they were making fresh pasta and decided he needed to have some fresh Italian pasta for dinner. We ended up at Venezia where the friendly hostess seated us right away. (It was 6 pm on a Sat night and we didn't have a reservation. It was about 3/4+ full and staff worked hard to deliver food and clean tables). We ordered calamari for appetizer and sure enough, they were frozen. How can I tell? There weren't any calamari "legs", just perfectly cut rings. Nice, warm dinner rolls were good, though. He ordered the linguine and clams, his favorite. Pasta wasn't fresh and overcooked, a comment I've seen in other Yelp reviews. Flavor was good, though, and he ate it all! I ordered the Veal Chop. I've loved veal since I was a kid and happy to try this one. I asked the server what she could tell me about the veal chop and she said she had never tried it, "but the chef is talking about it a lot." On that "recommendation", I ordered it. What was I thinking? Out came a mound of dark chocolate-colored sauce. I had to scrape off the sauce to find the veal chop underneath. Mashed potatoes and spinach were also hiding under the sauce, too. The chop was beyond well-done. I was basically sawing the meat back and forth, to and fro, about 10 times each cut, even with the steak knife they gave me. The sauce was supposed to be a marsala sauce but it was very thick and kinda bitter. It was more like a thick gravy than a sauce. This is when I started doubting my own food knowledge...was it supposed to be so tough? Should the waitress have asked how I wanted it cooked? I didn't have the heart to tell the owner it wasn't good at all. I guess he'll know now.

Incredible food coming out of this kitchen. We always make sure to go here when we are anywhere near the area. Amazing service as well. Love the restaurant and the people operating it. We had delicious drinks from the bar and can't say enough about how much we love coming here or taking food home for the evening.

We love this restaurant so much, we recently set up a Wedding rehearsal dinner there. Top notch service and delicious food! All of our guests 25 loved the fact this venue was family owned and operated!

The staff and service here are consistently good; friendly, attentive, and on point. The food is what I'd call basic American-Italian, which is perfectly fine for Texas. Some dishes hit better than others; a few sauces feel like they don't align with what they were put on. The escargot stands out as one of those, however not too surprising since that is French and not Italian. That said, we've been here a few times and will likely be back at some point for a casual meal.

Everyone was very friendly. The adult drinks were very tasty. We got an Italian margarita and a bahamma mamma. I'd try the Italian margarita if you come in. To eat we had a side of meatballs, garlic bread, chicken jeruselem and chicken arribbata, the garlic bread was very garlicky which we love, the meatballs had a great texture but the flavor was a little bland and I couldn't figure out why. The chicken jeruselem was very flavorful and so was was the chicken arribbata. We will be back, in all a very good experience.

Delicious and I will def come back. The salad and bread to start were great. This is a hidden gem. Spaghetti was delicious!

My husband had wanted to try this restaurant out so we went last night and had a great experience! The food was delicious and our service was excellent! We will go back. Loved listening to the Italian music while enjoying the Italian food! Also, the booths were very comfortable to sit at which is a + for us!

Food is absolutely incredible Attention to detail and quality AAA+++ Service very professional & friendly AAA+++ Ambiance This restaurant is breathtaking. They have a very nice bar and the lighting is just right. Fresh flowers everywhere. Family owned and operated. A true feel of old Italy. Its more of a "Nice quiet romantic evening out" kind of place. NOT really a place for kids.

As always the cannelloni was amazing. The only negative was the lunch comes with salad, but because i got take out ,salad is reserved for dine in thus no salad. Wierd but next time i will go else where....

First of all, I will return for the food! Chicken parm was outstanding. Now... we were there in the evening with the windows facing the western sunset. They don't have any screens on the windows and we were "blinded by the light" to the point where we had to leave. Our server was aware of this and stated they're working on this. Second: Noise! Walked in and heard how loud it is. At the table, it was a challenge to hear the others at our table (6 of us). Since this was an old Steak n Shake, they was no sound deadening anywhere. Maybe some drapes on the windows would help. We'll go back on try other entrees, but probably after the sun sets.

Great food! Prices are what you'd expect in McKinney. Service was excellent. Will go again soon. Glad to have good Italian food in the area. Tried the rolls (9/10) Calamari (8/10), Chef's Favorite (9/10) and Chicken Piccata (10/10). They gave us a free dessert and sang for my hubby's birthday.

The three of us dined here for the first time on 6-2-24. The wait staff was very attentive, and more importantly, the wine by the glass is half-off on Sundays! My chicken parm was excellent, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I don't remember what the third person had (remember, half-off wine on Sundays?), but they did not complain. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is for the fact that they charge $2.00 for oil and balsamic vinegar for the complimentary bread. That should be a staple at any fine Italian restaurant. Also, the parmesan cheese was in a jar and not freshly grated at the table. Heck, even Olive Garden grates it at the table! Anyway, go try this restaurant. It was good.

The restaurant was almost full on a Thursday around 6:15 pm. The building remodel was very tastefully done. The food was some of the best Italian I've had. The other two guests with me agreed. The service matched the food. Prices were very fair. The owner was on site and obviously understands how to operate a restaurant. I was very impressed. My only complaint was the noise level. I would definitely return.

Absolutely amazing. Everything was handmade and so so delicious. You could taste the authenticity! The owners and staff are so sweet and accommodating. My husband has a dairy allergy and they could make any accommodation for him in the kitchen since everything was prepared fresh! He loved all his food and so did I! I have not had manicotti this good since I traveled abroad! The drinks were all delicious, I recommend the Peach Bellini! If you go here to eat, ask for Albiona! She was amazing and so accommodating and helpful with the menu. You feel like family here! The big name Italian restaurants don't hold a candle to this place. The restaurant was so clean, open yet intimate, and honestly even the bathrooms were great! My family will definitely be returning soon!!

Great Food! Great service! Wonderful! Would highly recommend! McKinney needed this! I've been twice for lunch with friends and they all loved it.

This was an amazing experience. Food selection was excellent and the taste was great. Service was very attentive even though it was Father's Day. Greeted upon entering and seated with 3 minutes. Recommend and we will definitely be back for authentic Italian food.

Have dined there three times and the food has always been excellent and the service was very attentive and friendly. Also had a catered event for our group of 55 and again everyone was very positive about the food quality. i love the lasagna and the manicotti because they are so light and airy, not the typical heavy pasta you are served in other restaurants. It is more like what my grandmother made. The tiramisu was out standing too.

Second visit to this relatively newly opened restaurant did not disappoint just like the first visit. This visit was on a busy Friday night. Great service again and great food. They handled our party of six very well. Four of us had been before and we tried different specials, sea bass and a filet and added a pizza and spaghetti. Yum! Congratulations on a well planned and executed concept! Only suggestion is blinds on the north wall of windows please

Food was excellent. The calamari is as good as the original Venezia in Richardson! We had eggplant parm and chicken piccata for the main course, both we would have again. . Service attentive, prices were good. The ambiance was spot on.

Seriously THE BEST Italian food around! I suggest dine in for friendly and amazing service. We had bruschetta, chicken parmigiana and spaghetti with sausage and chocolate crème brûlée. Yum! The owner came by and had a genuine conversation with my husband and I about his family business. Do not miss out on this place.

A free standing beautiful new building. The inside is equally as attractive with Italian music playing. I ordered a chicken parm with pasta to go. Included is a side salad which they forgot to give. Chicken was moist and good. The pasta was another story, it was over cooked and was glue like substance with a strange taste - something lIke nutmeg. I called to alert the manager, but he would not be working at anytime today on a Saturday. A waitress, I assume who had taken my order and forgotten my face when I came to pick up my order said she would relay my experience.

We had a phenomenal first experience! Exceptional service, delectable lasagna, and addictive bread. We also savored scampi shrimp and mozzarella sticks as appetizers. Although the Italian rum cake wasn't our cup of tea, it was still delightful. Perfectly priced! Alviola, our server gave us an excellent service.

We love this restaurant the staff is friendly and attentive. They provide good recommendations and make you feel welcome. Bona is very knowledgeable and so much fun. We have had some wonderful dishes; steaks are amazing, meatballs, salads, spicy shrimp pasta dish are so good, can't wait to go back. My family loves their deserts. I believe we have tried them all and each of us have our favorites. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose.