I had the pleasure of dining with Nick and Dona at Cafe Italia tonight and the service nothing but great. The food was just as amazing as well, nothing but nice things to say. read more

Cafe Italia - Magic - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I've been to Cafe Italia three times, and have had a great experience each time. The Veal Dama Bianca is amazing! The portions are big enough for my husband and me to have it again the next night. We indulged in three appetizers last night. The calamari was great, and not rubber band-ish as it can be at some restaurants. The stuffed mushrooms came nestled in a delicious vodka tomato cream sauce, which I wanted to lap up with a spoon! Then, we had bruschetta, which was probably the best that I've ever had! Excellent flavoring. We finished off with cheesecake that tasted homemade. Everything was excellent! Our waiter, Marco, took great care of us, with impecable service. The prices are reasonable, considering the high quality. We've previously been here twice with groups of about a dozen people, and everything was handled well, with good timing, etc. I'll take photos next time. This time, I was too busy enjoying the luscious food! read more

They do a good little business in a pretty small space. The servers were friendly and they have different people making sure your drinks never go empty and clearing dishes. Very efficient. It's pretty loud in there and there were quite a few large parties doing various celebrations. The food was just alright. The rigatoni a la vodka was fine taste wise. I wish there was an option to add a protein because it's just a plate of carbs. Everyone loved the oil used for the free bread dip. read more

My family and I absolutely love Cafe Italia. The food is authentic and full of flavor, the staff is warm and attentive, and the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance of cozy and intimate. It's the kind of place where you genuinely want to try everything on the menu--and with so many great options, there's truly something for everyone. If you're in the mood for great Italian, Cafe Italia must be on your list. read more

Nice restaurant with delicious Italian entrees and appetizers. Excellent customer service. The restaurant is filled with large Italian paintings and memorabilia. Very comfortable and inviting. Lots of room inside for a small table or large parties. read more

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We were celebrating a birthday with a group of 6. All of our food came out nice and hot with authentic Italian flavors . The waitstaff was awesome and Nick our waiter performed magic at our table. A very fun experience. We will be back:-) read more

Great food and service! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great deserts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The service was amazing! The food was fantastic! At the end of dinner we got to see a wonderfully displayed magic show! It is most definitely worth the visit! Will stop by again! read more

Why 5 stars? Because the vodka sauce could end wars. --- --- --- I have had this place bookmarked from previous visits to Grapevine and we finally made it a priority to stop in this time. The amazing reviews do not lie - this place rocks. We were considering ordering the bruschetta and then we found out it was complementary. That was a great start, and an even better start is that it was top notch. I don't think I'd be bored of this even if I ate it every day for the next 5 years. I ordered the lobster ravioli and while it was quite tasty, my wife made the point that you wouldn't even know that it was lobster if you tried it blindly. But it was still great, so I wasn't too mad about it. Where the vodka sauce really shined was through the Rigatoni a la Vodka. My wife and I both agreed that this was our favorite of the meal. The house dressing for the salad was kind of weird: definitely a tomato based dressing, which we weren't expecting, but I didn't hate it. The two red sauce entrees: lasagna and chicken parm were both good, but the vodka sauce was so amazing that they just couldn't compare. The staff was the perfect combination of nice and efficient. They moved us through the phases of lunch quickly, but without feeling rushed. Easy 5-stars for us! read more

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What an amazing Italian restaurant. It's not big but has enough tables and seems to turn them around fairly quickly. We stopped in on a weeknight and it was busy but they sat us right down. The service is five star . Friendly waiters and always checking to see if you need anything. I had the fettuccine sauce with tortellini and chicken. It was scrumptious and so huge. I left half a plate. Loved their homemade bread they bring out. We were so stuffed and very happy when we left! read more

Cafe Italia - Chicken Arrabbiata - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Easily the best meal of our lives -- no exaggeration. I took two friends here and we all agreed. Eat here in person -- you won't regret it. They put our soju on ice and even poured it for us. Our soju has never felt fancier. The vibe is super homey, the service is 10/10 -- so welcoming, so genuine. And the food? Unreal. I'm picky with pasta and usually can't find one I like at restaurants, but this place is a hidden gem. From the calamari to the tortellini a la pana, rigatoni a la vodka, and seafood combo, everything was perfect. The noodles had that ideal chew, the sauces were so balanced -- not too heavy, not too salty -- just right. There's literally nothing I'd change about any of it. We came about an hour before close and honestly felt bad since it was late -- I figured my friends wouldn't get to see Nick's magic, especially since he wasn't our server. But even after they officially closed, Nick came over and offered to do magic for us. Not just one trick -- a whole show. And OMG. It was UNBELIEVABLE. Everything he did was completely out of left field -- magic doesn't even begin to describe what he's capable of. We were BLOWN AWAY the entire time. I've seen him before and he still leaves me speechless every single time. He even offered us dessert (multiple times!) after closing, which we politely declined so he could go home -- but so, so kind of him. We were literally beaming the entire 35-minute drive back and couldn't stop talking about it. We were already calling it the perfect meal before the magic show... but after that? Just WOW. Pure happiness. This place is going to be a new staple for all of us whenever we're in town. The only thing my friends are mad about is that I didn't bring them here sooner. Highlight of our entire trip!! read more

Cafe Italia - Seafood Combo, Tortellini a la Pana, Rigatoni a la Vodka - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Great food! We had the lasagna and filet with peppercorn cognac sauce. Excellent service. We had never been and did not realize it was a BYOB establishment, so we brought no wine, but they gave us a complimentary house red, that was good and so nice of them. Our only regret is we do not live closer. Absolutely will return. read more

we just left from enjoying fabulous dinner. We drove 1 hour to try this place and it was such a great place to eat that we will definitely be back...the service was outstanding..the restaurant was elegant with decor and upscale table setting....the menú has a nice selection that will please everyone....thank you to the staff at Cafe Italia.. read more

The place was small,and very quaint. The service was quick and so was their food! A server came out like a ninja with this wonderfully,warm bread; with the butter nestled underneath. It was so fresh and delicious, like they made it when I ordered it. The food was amazingly good. If y'all are in the area, you should definitely check this place out! read more

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Soon as you walk into the place it smells like Italy The rustic all of it it brings your mind to Italy. Our oil for a bread was absolutely amazing I made a nice kick to it a nice spice to it it was just perfect. Hey ambiance you can't beat it it was beautiful no matter where you looked it was beautiful no matter where you set it was beautiful. The service was magnificent they were working together and I know at least three of them were from Italy it was just perfect it the way they explained the food the way they took care of us look after my son and I it was just perfect.. No I ordered an original meal that's from Italy and that was amazing it was a chicken Jerusalem. And my son ordered the lasagna and that lasagna filled the plate more than once. Guess what it's authentic Italian food they make the noodles in the back if I'm not mistaken and we finished we were not stuffed we were full but we were not stuffed. I'll be going back maybe I'll find me a date next time besides my son read more

Excellent food, terrific service, and a memorable experience. This was a nice surprise. Great food and hospitality in this family restaurant. Nick even did some magic tricks for us. Thank you Nick and Dona! read more

we had an amazing meal after shopping and got an incredible magic show by our waiter. The whole atmosphere was fun and welcoming absolutely love it! read more

Cafe Italia - Post magic show props - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

My go to dinner place in Grapevine! I love this place!!! great food, service, and good magic :)))) highly recommend read more

Cafe Italia - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

The Yelp review on Cafe Italia was very high for a retail store-front restaurant, so we decided to give it a try. We met some friends from Dallas for dinner. Since it was a BYOB place, the Tuscany wine was excellent. ;-) Decor was well done in the "small Italian taverna" motif. The menu included just about every Italian dish I could think of, but we all went for the specials - a sea-bass entree, and a stuffed chicken filet wrapped around mushrooms, capers, etc. They were both excellent. The service was very attentive without looming. The proprietor gave us complimentary bruschetta to start and sambuca to finish. On the whole, really good food in a warm setting with great service. And I like bring-your-own-wine places. I will go back here, and I suggest that you give it a try. read more

20+years in business and you can't go wrong with this lovely' place! Nick and his staff always treat you as a valued guest and the food is always delicious! This location is busy so reservations would be definitely in order. So many favorites that I would recommend the whole menu and always the specials! read more

Cafe Italia is a MUST GO!! Food, service, environment all amazing!! It's also BYOB. Calamari was tender & bouncy, and the batter was light and crispy. I absolutely loved the seafood pasta! Seafood was super fresh, I loved how snappy the shrimp was, and the tomato sauce was nicely balanced with white wine & butter. The vodka rigatoni & tortellini a la pan were both creamy and delicious. I'm usually reluctant to get these dishes at other restaurants bc they're usually too rich or cheesy, but I thought the ratios from here were perfect. The pasta was al dente in every dish! Service is so so amazing. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. And to end off a delicious dinner, we got a magic show from Nick that blew my mind away. I always crave the meal and experience that I got from this restaurant, and I can't wait to be back! read more

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Did not expect the price gouging on Christmas Eve. You should really warn people about the $10 up charge per entree when reservations are made. Food was just okay. Bread not the greatest. read more

Cafe Italia - Menu - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

This restaurant looks like old Italian place, full of Italian decorations with dim lights. Service is super fast and friendly. We had 3 kids with us, they were able to serve us bread very fast. All kids menu are half price of the regular menu price, thumb up for that. We had escargot, they are just on the plates not in the shells, I guess it is perfect for American that don't like use hands on seafood, very good flavors. The mozzarella stick with sauce is awesome, my kids love it. They love the bread as well and finished two loaves. My dish is the veal Carciofo, the mushroom tastes so good and the veal tastes so tender. My family love this place, we will definitely come back. Ambience: 10/10 Food: 10/10 Price: 10/10 Service: 10/10 read more

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We had their lasagna and spaghetti, meatball, both dishes were delicious! Servers were attentive. Nice ambience when you enter the restaurant. read more

Amazing food!!! If you want a taste of Italy, be sure to come here! It was my first time going (my friends recommended me this place), and Nic performed card tricks on me!!! Dinner and a show~ I will be going back to see if the magic is real- it definitely is in the food!!! 11/10 on food, service, and vibes! read more

Amazing service, amazing food, and great vibes. My FAVORITE dinner spot. Best for date night, girl's night, or even a solo date!! read more

Cafe Italia - Amazing food!! My FAVORITE dinner spot. Great vibes with great servers!! The BEST spot for date night, girl's night, or even a solo date. - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Best Italian food in town! Even better people and MAGIC. It was my first time but I will definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

Cafe Italia - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

We went here with our family after a soccer game. The food was delicious, the staff was amazing, and they even showed us some card magic tricks! Definitely recommend!! read more

Great service and wonderful meals Can't go wrong here for a nice leisurely dinner. You need to get there early parking can be a premium Bon appétit read more

We celebrated my husband's birthday at Café Italia last night, and it was absolutely perfect! The service was outstanding !! The staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. Great ambiance! Our waiter went above and beyond, taking great photos for us and making sure everyone had everything they needed throughout the night. The food, as always, was piping hot, fresh, and delicious! Every dish came out perfectly prepared and full of flavor. You can really tell how much care goes into everything here! It was such a wonderful evening from start to finish!!! Café Italia never disappoints! Highly recommend for any special occasion or just a great night out. read more

Cafe Italia - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

The food was still great, but I will say they pack too many people into the main room. The first time I went it was lunch on a Friday and there were two occupied tables when we went in. When it's full, the noise level is insane which made it impossible to have the same personal touches I was expecting. The tables are too close together, which made for an embarrassing moment when we had to ask to move because the seats couldn't pull out far enough to comfortably sit. The staff were still really nice, but I wouldn't go back on a weekend evening. As for the food, we ordered the Tortellini Michael Angelo (unsure why it's not called Michelangelo, maybe it's not named after him) and Chicken Marsala. The Michael Angelo was great, and the sauce on the Marsala was wonderful, but the pasta they served with it was very meh. First, I've never had Marsala served with spaghetti noodles. Super disappointed with that, and the menu doesn't specify. Not only was the shape a strange choice, it wasn't just al dente, it was still a little hard in the middle. I would get the Marsala again but I would substitute angel hair for the spaghetti. I'll still be back, their seasoned garlic oil for bread is great and everything else was good, but the noise, bustle, and pasta in my dish made it a less than stellar experience. A real shame because I'd been talking it up to my boyfriend since my first visit a few months ago. read more

Cafe Italia - Tortellini Michael Angelo - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Very nice waitstaff and good food. We just got out the airport and wanted food fast. We saw the number of reviews and said this has to be decent. Deserves all the stars it has gotten. Food had great flavor. Red sauce was high quality as it didn't give me any heart burn. Portion size is enough for a hungry person. My only qualm is that it was a bit on the expensive side. Two chicken entrees and an app $60. Prices vary per area for a variety of reasons so I'm not mad and would go again but just be aware. read more

We had a rep bring by lunch from here. I tried the lobster ravioli and honestly, I wasn't crazy about it. Didn't taste like lobster for some reason. The calamari was definitely spot on tho; fried to perfection and complemented well with the red sauce. read more

Cafe Italia - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Went there for Sunday night dinner, just really wasn't impressed. I guess my expectation is, if you have an Italian food, you should serve wine. This is a BYOB establishment. The waitress was okay. Their bread was fresh and soft, but it just reminded me of something right out of a bread maker. The calamari was okay, I ordered the Tortellini Michael Angelo. It was ok. My wife had the shrimp and clams, she was not impressed. My 9-year-old daughter had the spaghetti. She's kind of picky, but said it was good. I guess if I'm going to pay $80 (minus tip) I guess I just expect more. Probably won't return, there are too many other Italian restaurants with better service, food, Etc read more

I placed an order from this restaurant--excited about having some chicken parm--through Uber Eats. I made sure to specify that I needed a knife and fork and napkins, as I'm at a hotel. The food came, but unfortunately, no utensils or napkins. How am I supposed to eat? Fortunately, I was able to scrounge some utensils from the hotel, and the chicken parm is decent enough (chicken was tender but the sauce was a bit overwhelming), but not providing utensils when the customer goes out of his way to tell you he needs them... What happened if I couldn't find any? What would I do? I called the restaurant. The guy apologized and offered me free dessert next time, but one, I live over 1000 miles away, so "next time" isn't going to be anytime soon, and two, that doesn't help much with this time. I'm tempted to give a single star, as the restaurant's carelessness might have wasted the entire order, but I'm giving them two because the food itself was OK. I can only hope the restaurant does better with other customers in the future. read more

Nick is amazing!!! Not only did we have amazing service and amazing food in the comfy atmosphere, but our server spent ample time at our table entertaining us and making our experience unforgettable. We'll definitely be back! read more

Cafe Italia - Italian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Had Mother's Day lunch here & everything was amazing from the service, food & entertainment! Thank you Nick for the mind-blowing magic trick lol. Such a warm welcoming & family atmosphere, we will definitely be back! read more

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We had a party of 7 and asked our waiter twice at the beginning for separate checks. At the end of the meal he brought one combined bill and seemed annoyed when we reminded him we had asked for separate checks. He mentioned they were very busy and couldn't remember what everyone had ordered. In the end they did separate the checks for us, but it made the payment process awkward and longer than it needed to be. read more

Gave this restaurant another chance and it was definitely worth it. I had the lobster ravioli and it was delicious! My husband had the fettuccine Alfredo and he said it was delicious. We ended with tiramisu, it was yummy. We will be back. read more

Hidden in a little strip mall is a really good Italian place. Friendly people, reasonably priced and the food was excellent. I will definitely be back. read more