21 San Antonio Italian Restaurants That Beat Olive Garden

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.
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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.
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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.
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Paesanos
Multiple locations, paesanos.com
You can’t go wrong with Paesanos. The Red Snapper Paesano will change your life.
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Julian’s Italian Pizzeria and Kitchen
Multiple locations, julianspizzeria.com
You can’t go wrong with the homemade lasagna, Italian sub or Margherita pizza. The best part? You can order online at the West Ave. location.
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Battalion
604 S. Alamo St., (210) 816-0088, battalionsa.com
Pumpkin ravioli? We’re there.
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Umberto’s Italian Grill
7616 Culebra Rd.,(210) 684-4747, umbertositaliangrill.net
While visiting Umberto’s Italian Grill be sure to check out the chicken gorgonzola entree, though you’ll be satisfied with any of their chicken, pasta or seafood dishes.
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Louie Italian Restaurant
4979 NW Loop 410, (210) 481-4360, louieitalianrestaurant.com
You’ll want to stop by for lunch, specials start at $7. You must try the cannelloni Alfredo and lobster ravioli.
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Luce Ristorante e Enoteca
11255 Huebner Rd. Ste. 200, (210) 561-9700, lucesanantonio.com
Choose from over 125 choices of wine to compliment your meal. Yep, it’s going to be THAT kind of night.
Photo via Instagram, dcizzle3

Maggiano’s Little Italy
17603 IH 10W, (210) 451-6000, maggianos.com
Have a filling meal at lunch, or keep it lighter (but just as tasty) with brunch. Lemon ricotta pancakes? Italian sausage frittata? We're sold.
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Valentino The Bistro
14357 Blanco Rd., (210) 314-7883, facebook.com
Scope out the menu (which changes monthly) on Facebook to see what’s for dinner tonight.
Photo via Yelp, Richard H.

Capparelli’s On Main
2524 N Main Ave., (210) 735-5757, capparellisonmain.com
Veal, chicken, seafood, your pasta will be delicious no matter what protein you get. The trout almondine and linguine with blue mussels are always a good choice.
Photo via Instagram, john_stiles_

Pesto Ristorante
15179 Judson Rd., (210) 546-1131, pesto-ristorante.com
If you check out Pesto Ristorante, you got to try the shrimp Alejandra. And the avocado salmon. And the romano crusted chicken. And the chicken pesto cilantro.
Photo via Instagram, pestoristorante

Milano Italian Grill
19239 Stone Oak Pkwy, (210) 495-3663, milanoitaliangrillsa.com
All day happy hour drinks on Sunday?! YAS. Enjoy your Chardonnay with a prosciutto wrap.
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