441779 Sun Sep 16 10:20:00 -0700 2007 11 5 Texas 0 2946180 does anybody know where I can get the best Italian food in the north dallas area? Just moved here from california. Sun Sep 16 10:20:00 -0700 2007 127686 ghettosinger 1 2946756 I really like Momo's-located on Beltline Sun Sep 16 14:50:57 -0700 2007 2946180 124638 foodie06 2 2946869 Are you looking for Northern or more family style Southern? Convino's in Plano on parker & independence is good for southern style and they also have a really good home made cheesecake. Also Joe's on Parker and the tollway fits this bill okay. For decent Northern Italian you will need to travel a bit. There are several decent places but all in uptown. Sun Sep 16 15:34:41 -0700 2007 2946756 23935 irodguy 2 2952751 Ok, I might be shot for this, but there is this newish Italian place that opened off of Custer between Lookout and Renner in Richardson. Its called something like Michael Mark's. They are still working out kinks. Mostly waitstaff issues. Its not authentic authentic italian, but the two meals I had there were tasty. The chicken and smoked gouda lasagna was pretty tasty. They also had some fun selections of pizza. Tue Sep 18 12:03:10 -0700 2007 2946756 17125 simply_victoria 3 2954273 I was there once, found it to be more white bread Italian. I personally think Covino's beats them with one spatula behind their back any day of the week. Michael Mark's has a very nice patio but that's about all I could say. Tue Sep 18 19:25:16 -0700 2007 2952751 23935 irodguy 1 2948050 Some recommendations: Upscale: MI Piaci Restaurant 14854 Montfort Dr Dallas, TX 75254 (972) 934-8424 My last visit to Mi Piaci was outstanding. I was told the old chef had recently returned. The old owners of Modo Mio are opening a new restaurant called bene bene at Frankford and the Tollway. If it is anything like Modo Mio it will be good. Casual: Sweet Basil Inc www.sweetbasilitalian.com 17610 Midway Rd # 150 Dallas, TX 75287 (972) 733-1500 Covino's Pasta & Pizza 3265 Independence Pkwy Plano, TX 75075 (972) 519-0345 Cafe Amore Pizza & Pasta 400 N Coit Rd Richardson, TX 75080 (972) 699-8340 Mon Sep 17 07:21:17 -0700 2007 2946180 19536 snatex 2 3052454 I agree with Mi Piaci. Was there last weekend and enjoyed some truffle rissotto, thought he onions could've been cooked a little longer so they weren't crunchy, and a seafood dish between what looked like two crepes. That dish was a little heavy on garlic, but otherwise quite nice. You can also try Positanos, on Preston @ Frankford, but it's a tad expensive and it can be hit or miss. I've had excellent meals and mediocre meals. Sat Oct 20 12:50:37 -0700 2007 2948050 132943 hhshames 1 2949592 Bad news. It's nearly impossible to get good Italian food in Dallas. My suggestion is to go to Jimmy's Food Store and stock up the right ingredients and do it yourself. If I had to pick, it would probably be Danielle Osteria on Oak Lawn. MoMo's on Forest is passable, but the BYOB makes it worth it. Mon Sep 17 13:51:30 -0700 2007 2946180 39804 J.R. 1 2951587 In North Dallas, its Ferrari's hands down (beltline and midway). Mi Piaci is a pretty close second. Tue Sep 18 07:14:09 -0700 2007 2946180 64351 ieatdallas 1 2953007 If you like a locally owned, small, well run Italian resto with a limited menu but the food is good I would direct you to Alessio's. http://www.alessioscatering.com/ Don't be put off by the nabe. Tue Sep 18 13:03:02 -0700 2007 2946180 13609 Scagnetti 1 3069349 Arcordoro/Pomodoro down near the Crescent is fantastic. Great buffalo mozzarella and fresh tomatoes. Fri Oct 26 08:24:50 -0700 2007 2946180 137658 campaniapizza 2 3070148 Bice is also very good and somewhat under-recognized http://www.bicedallas.com/BICE-DALLAS.htm Fri Oct 26 11:52:05 -0700 2007 3069349 15663 teegee