Top Best Italian Restaurants in Garland

"Now located in the space that formerly housed its sister spot Macellaio, this iconic Dallas Italian reopens on April 7. When it returns, diners can look forward to grilled lamb sausages skewered with bay leaves, tagliatelle in ragu, and hay-roasted pork shoulder with petit rouge peas and rapini. Note: don’t be surprised if it’s very difficult to score dinner here — Lucia is booked pretty solid through early May, and reservations are required."

"Tucked away in a historic building in the Bishop Arts District, Lucia is an adventurous Italian eatery with an unassuming facade. We’ll admit that when we think of dining in Dallas, we don’t think of Italian food, but we make an exception for this wonderful restaurant. Lucia is a chef-owned restaurant, and most of the dishes on the menu are made from scratch with fresh, local ingredients."

"If you want the best pasta you’ve ever had in your life you better get your reservation now. In fact, I book a reservation here every year for my birthday!"

"Highland ParkOld-world Italian eatery with vintage touchesNestled on the white-and-black penny-tiled second floor above Perfect Union Pizza Co., you’ll find this retro, red-sauced Italian spot, complete with crisp white table cloths and dark wood accents. Get a free show with dinner when you order the tableside Caesar salad, then dig into a 100-layer lasagna or one of the much-praised veal dishes. Whether or not you go full Lady and the Tramp on the linguini is up to you."

"A relative newcomer to Dallas’s Italian cuisine, Fachini is also one of its finest. In this chic Highland Park restaurant, find decadent Italian fare from celebrated chef Julian Barsotti. Kick off dinner with baked clams Antoine or eggplant rollatini, then dig into heartier, more indulgent options like 100-layer lasagna or rigatoni in vodka sauce."

"This is Italian-American glamour, starting with a fleet of servers in tuxedos. Then a gorgeous antipasti spread on the house, with the best garlic bread in the city. There are baked clams Antoine, a carpaccio based on Harry’s Bar in Venice, and a tableside Caesar."

"Terilli’s lovely, lively rooftop terrace is the perfect spot for al fresco dining la dolce vita style. Locals will tell you it’s the best Italian restaurant in the city and we’re inclined to agree. Expect hearty portions of classic dishes like Fettucine Alfredo, as well as specialities like steak with lobster tails and tender roasted pork shank with garlic white wine."

"With how beautiful this restaurant is and how good the food is, you would expect it to cost a LOT more!. I love Terelli’s for their outdoor patio too, which gives me terrace-it-Italy vibes so I am all about it. Another love about this restaurant is it’s gorgeous rooftop bar, which is perfect for a pre-meal cocktail!"

"WHY WE LOVE IT: Though Julian Barsotti’s Oak Lawn Italian-American spot started life as an order-at-the- counter deli, it has evolved into a warm and inviting white-tablecloth full-service dining room. Chef Jonathan Neitzel’s menu features a frequently changing roster of handmade pastas, simple antipasti, well-made salads and a specialty or three, such as veal Milanese topped with a lively arugula salad. SAMPLE DINNER FOR TWO: Fried zucchini with marinara; hearts of escarole salad with red onion, walnut and pecorino; lasagna al ragu bolognese; veal Milanese; cannoli; panna cotta — $78."

"By day, it's an Italian-American deli featuring salads, housemade pastas and a lineup of sumptuous sandwiches. But by night, Carbone's transforms into a cozy casual restaurant serving everything from grilled fish dishes to some of the best spaghetti & meatballs in town. There's nothing too fancy here, it's more about good food, good wine and great service, which is exactly what locals love about it."

"Tony Bennett has eaten several times at Julian Barsotti’s Italian-American restaurant, and every time he ordered the house-made spaghetti and meatballs. At a spot that blends tradition with a seasonal touch, you’ll find a meatball hero on the lunch menu, salads like hearts of escarole with walnuts and pecorino, and the ever-popular Sunday gravy."

"With a storied history of more than 65 years, Campisi’s knows what works to keep families returning to their tables. If your crew is seeking hot, fresh, and authentic Italian, Campisi’s delivers on all counts. The made-to-order pasta and Sicilian-style pizza will leave anyone wanting seconds (or thirds, if there’s any left)."

"Stop by Campisi's, one of the oldest restaurants in the area and one with a deep history to the city. The menu features all types of pizzas, pastas and salads, so take your pick!"

"Though not just for kids, the corndogs, hotdogs and sliders available at Dog Haus are perfect for picky youngsters. Tots and fries can’t hurt either. Soft serve, floats and shakes round out the deal."

"After starting as a food trailer in Austin, this very family-friendly chain has locations in Allen, Coppell, Keller, Little Elm, Mansfield, McKinney, Rowlett, Sachse, Roanoke, Richardson Dallas. it boasts a small-but-mighty menu of burgers, or “hats” as the restaurant refers to them, plus fries, salads, and a good number of milkshakes. Each restaurant is different, but they all have a killer playground for the kids."

"The 12-story Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre opened its doors to the public in 2009 as part of the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Spread over 10 acres within the downtown Dallas Arts District, the Center includes the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Annette Strauss Square and Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park, as well as Lexus Red and Silver underground parking areas."

"Combine the magic of stories come to life with the comfort of settling into a dark, cool room for a bit, and you get happy, refreshed families every time. The Dallas Children’s Theater has been producing shows for children and families since 1984. Family-friendly originals and literary classics grace the marquee, all of which are meant to inspire children to embrace their creative gifts."

"Ranked as one of the top five theaters in the nation by Time, the Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) offers wide-ranging performances with an emphasis on kindness, including puppetry, circus, and classics like Beauty and the Beast."

"The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory hosts concerts, stand up, and other entertainment|Courtesy of Toyota Music Factory. Toyota Music Factory is set to be one of the most thriving entertainment concepts in Dallas Fort Worth. The Pavilion is the centerpiece, a concert stage that has hosted big name acts and speakers like Ringo Starr, Hillary Clinton, and Trevor Noah."

"Explore what Blackland Prairie life was like in Texas during the late 19th/early 20th century at the Heritage Farmstead Museum. With 10,000 objects and archival materials, revolving exhibits showcasing day-to-day life during that time, and plenty of interactive activities for people of all ages, this museum is a great way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern Texas and soak in a simpler time. Photo By: The Heritage Farmstead Museum via Facebook"

"About 20 miles north of Dallas, Heritage Farmstead is a 4.5 acre living history museum. My daughter always said history is boring — until I took her to Colonial Williamsburg. Living history museums bring history to life for kids."

"Built in 1891, the Heritage Farmstead is an active farm that will take you and you back in time. It is a living history site where you can experience life on the Texas Blackland Prairie in the 19th century."

"The 6th Floor Museumbeautifully recounts the people and events surrounding that day from the very same building and floor where the assassin fired his fatal shots. Where Dinner Usually Means Barbecue"