San Antonio, TX
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Aldino at the Vineyard |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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1203 NW Loop 1604, San Antonio 78258 • 210-340-0000
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SAN ANTONIO. No time to jet to Italy? Get the next best thing at Aldino, where Roman-style architecture and authentic Italian food are sure to please. Wall murals and a lovely patio add to the charming ambiance. Try pappardelli pasta with sausage, red peppers, and goat cheese, and then satisfy your sweet tooth with a decadent helping of tiramisu. Chicken, beef, and seafood are the focus of other main courses. The comprehensive wine list features a "cutting edge" section. |
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Aldo's Ristorante Italiano |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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8539 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio 78229 • 210-696-2536
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NORTHWEST. Fine service and consistently satisfying Italian food are what make Aldo's a popular choice for locals, business travelers, and tourists. Dishes like veal Marsala or pesto-laced and crab-laden Snapper di Aldo are well-presented and delicious. Enjoy a glass of top-quality Italian or Californian wine as you dine on the patio beneath stately trees, if the weather allows. |
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Bin 555 |
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555 W Bitters Rd The Shops at Artisans Alley, San Antonio 78216 • 210-496-0555
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SAN ANTONIO. This warm, intimate spot offers an unusual variety of French- and Mediterranean-influenced small plates, as well as a few entree-sized dishes. Choose from hot, cold, and wood-fired meze, and bring a few friends to share with. While the menu changes frequently, past favorites have included veal meatballs in vanilla-cinnamon sauce, jumbo shrimp cocktail with spicy horseradish sauce, and a wood-fired, four-cheese pizza with almond pesto and shaved red onions. An attractive patio takes advantage of the bustling atmosphere of Artisans Alley. |
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Ciao Lavanderia |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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226 E Olmos Dr, San Antonio 78212 • 210-822-3990
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OLMOS PARK. From its whimsical name (which means "goodbye, laundromat" and alludes to the building's former occupant) to its wallet- and customer-friendly three-tiered menu, Ciao Lavanderia provides an innovative experience. You can, for example, enjoy shrimp saute al limone for $6. Then, gnocchi napolitan beckons from the menu's $12 section, as does penne with pancetta and peas. For $16, you can splurge on mushroom and quail risotto. Owner Damian Watel brings the success he cultivated at Bistro Vatel to this fresh Italian eatery just a few storefronts down. |
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User Rating: 9
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Dolores Del Rio |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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106 E Riverwalk St, San Antonio 78205 • 210-223-0609
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RIVER WALK. Jazz aficionados gather round the stage at this quaint restaurant and club, where live bands appear nightly. Located on the city's popular River Walk, it's a convenient spot to enjoy a satisfying plate of spaghetti, lasagna, veal, eggplant parmesan or other classic Italian eats. |
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Goomba's Pizzaria |
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7214 Blanco Rd, San Antonio 78216 • 210-348-9090
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NORTHWEST. Ask locals, and they'll tell you that Goomba's NY-style pizza is among the best in town. Toppings include pepperoni, Italian sausage, feta cheese, bacon, spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes, and specialty pizzas such as chicken pesto, Greek or white, available by the pan, are great, too. Submarines, pastas and calzones appear on the menu as well. |
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La Focaccia Italian Grill |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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800 S Alamo, San Antonio 78205 • 210-223-5353
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KING WILLIAM DISTRICT. After gallery-gazing at the nearby Blue Star Arts Complex, enjoy a low-key Italian meal at La Focaccia. The trendy establishment attracts a hip, younger crowd, and calamari and beef carpaccio are typical fare. In addition, a solid mix of seafood, steaks and pastas, along with a respectable wine list, has made the eatery a regular destination in the neighborhood. Live piano music is a weekend perk. |
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Luce |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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11255 Huebner Rd, San Antonio 78230 • 210-561-9700
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NORTHWEST. Dark wood wine cabinets, stone accents and modern touches fill this alluring restaurant. The kitchen creates flavorful and inventive eats, such as grilled New Zealand lamb chops in rosemary parsley brine with gorgonzola gnocchi and toasted garlic spinach. There's a great selection of wines too, with 15 labels available by the glass. |
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Paesanos |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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555 E Basse Rd, San Antonio 78209 • 210-828-5191
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ALAMO HEIGHTS. Old World charm invigorates this San Antonio favorite, to which diners return again and again for sinfully delicious Italian eats. Shrimp Paesano is undoubtedly the favorite – think tender shrimp and pasta flavored by a luscious garlic-lemon sauce. Choices abound, ensuring that even the pickiest of eaters is satisfied. Veal is a specialty, but chicken, lamb, and beef also make appearances, as do pizza and a short but decent dessert list. |
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Paesanos 1604 |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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3622 Paesanos Pkwy, San Antonio 78231 • 210-493-1604
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Another branch of the family of Paesanos restaurants, this Loop location doesn't disappoint. You'll find a few of the most popular items from the original Paesanos menu – including Shrimp Paesano and Chicken Piccata – as well as some more adventurous choices. Try the tempting combination of rock shrimp ragu and soft polenta as an appetizer before digging in to a Moroccan spiced lamb shank with goat cheese gnocchi. Sweets like cheesecake limoncello and brandied raspberry panna cotta will ensure you leave the restaurant happy! |
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