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AVENTINO’S
5800 Lovell Ave.
(817-570-7940)
Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2:30. Dinner Mon-Thur 5-9, Fri & Sat 5:30-10. Closed Sun.
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(From May 2012) This restaurant has been in the Paez family for 28 years, run first by parents Al and Olga, then by their son Derrik, and now by their daughter Erica and her husband, general manager Chris Hight. Their simplified menu of home-style Italian cooking, executed by chef Bryan Chambers, has lured overflow crowds of loyal fans, who gratefully order the spaghetti and meatballs, the chicken milanese, and the fettuccine Alfredo, which sports caramelized onions and bacon in addiction to the usual rich sauc. Don't miss the cappuccino pie. BYOB. |
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BRIX
2747 S. Hulen
(817-924-2749)
Open Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun 4-10.
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(From February 2012) Chef-restaurateur Daniele Puleo, a native of Sicily, insisted on a proper wood-fired oven for the preparation of his signature pizzas, and we’re glad he did. The oven’s extremely high heat produces an evenly baked pie with crisp edges, a crusty bottom, and a supple center. The popular Brooklyn pie has mozzarella, slices of meatball, basil, and tomato, while Christina’s Favorite makes a nice vegetarian option, with its roasted eggplant, goat cheese, Parmesan, and balsamic reduction (there wasn’t a crumb left when we finished that one). Bar. |
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LA PIAZZA
2930 Bledsoe
(817-334-0000)
Open Tue-Sat 10-4. Closed Sun & Mon.
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(From June 2012) Vito Ciraci and his crew are back, ensconced in a new location that’s as cozy as it is elegant (it is a place to dress up a bit). The most formal area has subdued lighting and lovely art, while the space surrounding the bar is a bit more casual. Exactly the same are the flawless service and the kitchen’s willingness to accommodate any request. We delighted in our small Caesar (complete with anchovies), moist halibut livornese sauced with tomatoes and basil, and linguine containing all manner of seafood in an excellent marinara. Bar. |
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MARGHERITA
601 W. Northside Dr
(817-744-8300)
Open Tue–Sat 11–10. Closed Sun & Mon.
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(From November 2011) All it took was a fresh coat of paint and some artful additions, and this former Tex-Mex restaurant was transformed into an Italian cafe, the new stomping grounds of promising homegrown chef Sergio Zambrano. He’s begun with salads, calzones, and pizza with tender, crisp crusts made with imported Italian flours. We marveled at the namesake pizza, with its fresh tomato, basil leaves, and mozzarella. By the time you visit, fish dishes and a larger pasta menu should be in place. Liquor License Pending. |
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NONNA TATA
1400 W. Magnolia Ave
(817-332-0250)
Lunch Tue–Fri 11–3. Dinner Tue–Thur 5:30–9, Fri 5:30-10. Closed Sat & Sun. Cash & checks only.
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(From January 2012) Plan ahead, well ahead. No reservations are taken, and “small” is not an adequate description for the number of diners (twenty, max) who can be seated inside, with perhaps that many more outside. So arrive before the opening bell, and bring wine, corkscrew, and glasses. Then peruse chef-owner Donatella Trotti’s ambitious menu of appetizers, bountiful salads and soups, and twenty or so entrées. The sweet roasted red bell pepper soup is incredible, and lasagne comes generously portioned and rich with ground beef and béchamel. Simply put, the pasta tricolore with arugula, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes will be one of the best things you’ve ever eaten |
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PATRIZIO
2932 Crockett
(817-698-0003)
Open Sun & Mon 11–10, Tue–Thur 11–11, Fri & Sat 11–midnight.
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(From December 2010) Making further inroads into Cowtown, prolific restaurateur Ed Bailey has opened a new branch of this posh Dallas chain. As for the food, the open-faced ravioli appear to be a fan favorite, the sizable sheets of pasta folded envelope-style around sautéed artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, and asparagus. Another popular dish is the chicken and mushroom lasagne, sitting in a pool of tomato sauce and basking in a smoked-Gouda cream. Pizzas are dramatically served tableside on a cast-iron stand. Bar. |
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PIOLA
3700 Mattison Ave
(817-989-0007)
Lunch Mon–Fri 11–2. Dinner Mon–Sat 5–10. Closed Sun.
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(From January 2012) This little bungalow with antique touches accommodates diners in the former living and garden area, festooned with twinkle lights. And the Italian food is seriously authentic. We love Grandma's Lasagna, with its rich meat sauce and savory cheeses, and adore the bruschetta, which comes artistically presented with dabs of tapenade, carmelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bar. |
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WINSLOW’S WINE CAFE
4101 Camp Bowie Blvd
(817-546-6843)
Mon–Wed 5–11, Thurs-Sat 11-2 & 5–midnight, Sun 4–10. Brunch Sun 11–2.
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(From May 2012) This little neighborhood favorite is nothing if not versatile. The indoor rooms have sofas or tables, window views or cozy nooks, while the outdoor spaces let you congregate around a fire pit or under an umbrella, as conditions warrant. Bottles of wine or flights of varietals await your choosing. And the menu has a little something for everyone too. Starters include cheese boards, hummus plates, and crab cakes, while entrées range from pizzas and enchiladas to steaks and seafood. Bar. |
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