21 San Antonio Italian Restaurants That Beat Olive Garden
By San Antonio Current Staff
In the mood for pizza, pasta or both? Whether you’re looking for classic Italian fare or that with an American twist, you need to taste your way through the best Italian spots in town.
Il Forno 122 Nogalitos St., (210) 616-2198, ilfomosa.com
Feeling like pizza and wine tonight? Try the parma pizza and Sauvignon Blanc.
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Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano 8539 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 696-2536, aldossa.com
Save enough room for the gelato, either vanilla bean or layered in the classic Neopolitan-style.
Photo via Instagram, aldossatx
Guillermo’s 618 McCullough Ave., (210) 223-5587, guillermosdowntown.com
At Guillermo’s you have large variety of pastas, steaks, salads and pizzas, whether you’re looking for something hearty, light or just right.
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Tiu Steppi’s Osteria Multiple locations, tiusteppis.com
You have to try the handmade pizza, but split the hot & crunchy chicken-on-a-stick as an appetizer for a true treat.
Photo via Instagram, breaking.bread.in.sa
Pompeii Italian Grill 16109 Nacogdoches Rd., (210) 946-5518, pompeiigrill.com
Order the chicken mustard: chicken breast with a mushroom and mustard cream sauce to make your stomach happy.
Photo via Instagram, rayjitsucyrusguam
Aldino at The Vineyard 1203 North Loop 1604 W, (210) 340-0000, aldinos.com
This restaurant is the place of dreams with Sunday brunch and $10 lunch specials.
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Southtown Pizzeria 728 S. Presa St., (210) 251-4606, facebook.com
When in Southtown, you have to hit up this spot. You've got to try the chocolate torta if you don't get too full after the juicy ribeye steak.
Photo via Instagram, sacurrent
Tre Trattoria 200 W. Jones St #501, (210) 805-0333, tretrattoria.com
Headed by Chef Jason Dady, so you know Tre Trattoria is sinfully delicious. Swap out bacon for prosciutto for a PLT, or try the sweet potato ravioli.
Photo via Instagram, tre_trattoria
Piatti 255 E. Basse Rd., (210) 832-0300, piatti.com/sanantonio
If you're looking for that Italian flavor without the calories, there's no better place than Piatti. Get the grilled Ahi Tuna or shaved zucchini.
Photo via Instagram, piattisa
Paesanos Multiple locations, paesanos.com
You can’t go wrong with Paesanos. The Red Snapper Paesano will change your life.
Photo via Instagram, jon.stutsman
