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Enoteca Italia, Dallas, TX

Enoteca Italia

4.8
4.8
928 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Located on the corner of Welborn and Cedar Springs, our wine bar and shareable menu along with outstanding service create a local hot spot for you, your friends, and family. Our Chef has taken old world Italian dishes and created a contemporary twist. Wood fired pizzas, homemade pastas, and authentic recipes are what set us apart. Our specialty drinks are delicious and hand crafted to order. Fun fact, Enoteca translates to wine bar, we offer exclusive red and white Italian, French, and California wines. We anticipate, you will find love at Enoteca Italia!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (972) 685-2112
  • Website
    https://www.enotecaitaliadallas.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alban Besiri
  • Catering
    Inquire within to speak directly with the Chef to personalize your next catered event. We offer a variety of menu items available to be made in large quantities. We are flexible with your needs and can customize your specific details to make your occasion an event to remember.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a beautiful and spacious private dining with lighted crystal chandeliers and front view of our imported Italian wood fire pizza oven; just right for an exclusive event to accommodate any special occasion.
  • Location
    3102 Oak Lawn Ave #116, Dallas, TX 75219
  • Area
    Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Small Plates

  • Ricotta

    whipped ricotta + honeycomb + ciabatta

    • Eggplant

      red pepper + feta + ciabatta

      • Bruschette

        ciabatta + chef's seasonal creations

        • Pecorino Veal Meatballs

          marinara + aged parmesan + ciabatta

          • Calamari

            brussels + fresno chilis + lemon aioli

            Salads

            • Arugula

              balsamic + roasted grapes + almonds + shaved pecorino

              • Caesar

                hearts of romaine + caesar + crouton + shaved parmesan

                • Beet Salad

                  roasted beets + walnut butter + creme fraiche + candied walnuts

                  • Burrata

                    compari tomato + basil pesto + ciabatta + e.v.o.o.

                    • Escarole Apple

                      escarole + apple + pecorino cheese + marcona almonds + celery

                      Brunch

                      Served with potato hash

                      • Traditional Breakfast

                        two eggs + choice of bacon or sausage + ciabatta

                        • Eggs Bennidect

                          poached egg + prosciutto + English muffin + hollandaise

                          • Buttermilk Pancake

                            mixed berries + whipped cream

                            • Chef's Ommlett

                              seasonal

                              • Shortrib Hash & Eggs

                                short rib hash + fingerling potato + two poached eggs + hollandaise

                                For the Table

                                • Focaccia

                                  flatbread + stracchino + milk cheese + honeycomb

                                  • Ragu and polenta

                                    parmesan + polenta + daily ragu

                                    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

                                      herbed goat cheese + imported honey + marcona almonds + chives

                                      • Chefs Meat & Cheese

                                        charcuterie + ciabatta + olives + house pickles

                                        Pasta

                                        • Cacio E Peppe

                                          spaghetti + pecorino romano + black pepper + shaved parmesan + e.v.o.o.

                                          • Rigatoni

                                            giant rigatoni + pork sausage + roasted sweet red onions + oven-roasted tomatoes + parmesan

                                            • Risotto Granchio

                                              mild mushroom + pecorino + toasted breadcrumb + white truffle oil

                                              • Pappardelle Bolognese

                                                ragu + san marzano + parmesan + basil + rosemary

                                                • Ravioli

                                                  housemade ravioli + seasonal preparation

                                                  Mains

                                                  • Lemon Chicken

                                                    grilled half chicken + roasted pepper paste + romaine caesar salad + radishes + charred lemon

                                                    • Enoteca Burger

                                                      house potatoes + bacon jam + roasted tomato + garlic aioli + arugula + white cheddar cheese curd + brioche bun

                                                      • Butcher Cut

                                                        fingerling potato + wild mushrooms + salsa verde + aged balsamic

                                                        From the Sea

                                                        • Octopus

                                                          seared octopus + warm fingerling potato salad + celery root + marcona almonds + horseradish aioli

                                                          • Salmon

                                                            smoked cherry tomato + avocado + asparagus + basil + shallot + aged balsamic

                                                            • Wild Catch

                                                              parmesan crust + squash + red onion + tomato + wine + charred lemon

                                                              • Shrimp Dijon

                                                                breadcrumbs + dijon + charred lemon + squash + smashed potato

                                                                Pizza

                                                                • Pizze Prosciutto

                                                                  proscuitto di parma + fresh mozzarella + parmesan + arugula

                                                                  • Pizze Wild Mushroom

                                                                    wild mushrooms + leeks + tallegio cheese

                                                                    • Pizze Carne

                                                                      proscuitto + pork sausage + bacon + fresh mozzarella + parmesan

                                                                      • Pizze D.O.C

                                                                        tomato + fresh mozzarella + basil

                                                                        Dolce

                                                                        • Tiramisu

                                                                          ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum + mascarpone cheese + cocoa

                                                                          • Chocolate Tort

                                                                            rose cream + mint + chocolate

                                                                            • Assorted Gelato

                                                                              seasonal gelato + chef's creation

                                                                              • Brown Butter Glazed

                                                                                salted caramel + vanilla bean gelato + marcona almonds

                                                                                Our Features

                                                                                  Brunch Enhancements

                                                                                  • Signature Bloody Mary Bar

                                                                                    chefs house made skewer + fresh tomato juice + prosciutto wrapped asparagus

                                                                                    • Bubbles and Berries

                                                                                      sparkling wine or champagne + assorted berries + your choice of fresh juices or purees

                                                                                      Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                                      What 928 people are saying

                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                      4.8
                                                                                      4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.8Food
                                                                                      • 4.7Service
                                                                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.6Value

                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                      • Dallas

                                                                                        Italian

                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      Enoteca Italia is a delightful family-run Italian restaurant in Dallas, celebrated for its "authentic, delicious" cuisine and "attentive" service. Guests rave about a "charming" ambience and standout dishes like cacio e pepe and focaccia. Known as a hidden gem, it offers a welcoming atmosphere and consistently high-quality dining experiences.

                                                                                      928 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Francisco

                                                                                        Dallas

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great restaurant with immaculate vibes and beautiful ambiance.

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                                                                                      2. Laveda

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Dallas

                                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Very lovely place to eat. We celebrated our mother’s birthday and the food was delicious and service was impeccable. When the waiter brought out our cake he accidentally messed it up because the serving tray got caught on a purse rack….yes ladies they have purse racks! He immediately took the cake to the back to fix it before bringing it back out. It’s a beautiful place and great for birthdays and date nights or spending time with friends over cocktails and a nice meal.

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                                                                                      3. Kelsey

                                                                                        Washington DC

                                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Went for birthday dinner but it was also Valentine’s weekend. I had the Bolognese Short Rib which is typically off menu - the best bolognese I’ve had in the US. We started with the Brussels sprouts which were also amazing. Everything was delicious.

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                                                                                      4. Andrea

                                                                                        Houston

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Dined here again—this time for a Valentine’s Day dinner with the husband and some friends. Love the food, service for a busy night was still attentive and pleasant and sorry, not sorry but this establishment is better than Carbone. I said what I said!

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                                                                                      5. Tyler

                                                                                        Dallas

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great meal and vibe for Valentine’s Day! We got the ricotta spread, Caesar, chicken parm, carne pizza, and wine Service was a little slow - could’ve used 1 more wait staff in the main dining area Overall really good experience and will come back for sure

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                                                                                      6. Kaleigh

                                                                                        Dallas

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Enoteca Italia never fails to impress! My fiancé and I are frequent visitors, and we absolutely love everything about this place—the food, the staff, and the welcoming atmosphere. The servers are always incredibly kind and attentive, making every dining experience enjoyable. The owners are fantastic, and their passion for the restaurant truly shines through. We’ve never had a bad experience here—it’s consistently outstanding!

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                                                                                      7. Keith

                                                                                        Dallas

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        My vodka lasagna ain’t taste like no vodka sauce bruh

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                                                                                      8. Stephenie

                                                                                        Dallas

                                                                                        15 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        15 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Beautiful setting for Valentine’s with great service and amazing food.

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                                                                                      9. Brittany

                                                                                        Dallas

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Enoteca is one of our favorite places to dine in the Dallas Fort Worth region. Arguably the best Italian in the region, this local gem keeps spectacular specials while maintaining great service. Even on the busiest nights, the beautiful family who owns it finds time for at least one or two family members to ask you how the meal was. It feels like dining in “nonna’s” kitchen but elevated enough to enjoy a meal here on special occasions and when you just need some comfort. What a wonderful place you have, Chef!

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                                                                                      10. Rachel

                                                                                        Dallas

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        We had a wonderful experience at Encoteca Italia! It was our first time visiting, and the waiter made it such a memorable experience. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and dishes, which made it so much easier for us to make our choices. The Brussel sprouts were amazing and Our main dishes were also fantastic, full of flavor and expertly prepared. We’re definitely looking forward to coming back again soon! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for great food and top-notch service.

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      Enoteca Italia is rated 4.8 stars by 928 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      11:30 pm
                                                                                      Booked 27 times today
                                                                                      Google Map for Enoteca Italia

                                                                                      3102 Oak Lawn Ave #116, Dallas, TX 75219

                                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                        Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn
                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                        Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        Italian, Wine Bar, Contemporary Italian
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        Public Parking
                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                        Alban Besiri
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                        https://www.enotecaitaliadallas.com/
                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                        (972) 685-2112
                                                                                      • Catering
                                                                                        Inquire within to speak directly with the Chef to personalize your next catered event. We offer a variety of menu items available to be made in large quantities. We are flexible with your needs and can customize your specific details to make your occasion an event to remember.
                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                        We offer a beautiful and spacious private dining with lighted crystal chandeliers and front view of our imported Italian wood fire pizza oven; just right for an exclusive event to accommodate any special occasion.
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