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    Urbano Cafe

    4.0 (307 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Baked mezzi rigatoni
    Niraja S.

    I loved the swanky ambiance, and the rigatoni was very flavorful! Our server was also incredibly attentive.

    Night special - Gnocchi with Asiago sauce and filet
    Juliette G.

    What an amazing hidden gem! The food here was phenomenal. We also had oysters and the beef carpaccio with truffle. Everything was wonderfully flavored and fresh. Made with wholesome ingredients. & it's BYOB! This is one of those neighborhood spots where the locals know where to get great Italian. Add Urbano's to your next rotation, you will not regret it! The service was also amazing and everyone was so kind. You'll definitely feel like royalty.

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    John T.

    We recently dined at Urbano Cafe, which was once a favorite of ours but we haven't been in several years and it changed hands in early 2024. I'm pleased to report that it was better than I remembered. First, Urbano Cafe is one of the very few places in Dallas that allows you to bring wine. I had picked a fantastic super Tuscan and placed it in the fridge to chill it a bit and of course, I left it there... Not to worry as Urbano has a great list with minimal markup and the sommelier, Kevin helped us pick a nice 2022 Rosso de Montalcino from Valdacava. We started with a glass of sparkling rose while the red opened up. Our starter was a chopped salad in a very light Italian dressing, followed by cioppino with clams, mussels and shrimp in a wonderful tomato broth. These two dishes turned out to be our favorites. The pasta course was orecchiette primavera, which was a little heavy on the pesto but still quite nice. This was followed by the veal Marsala, which was very good and had a touch of sweetness. Service was attentive and they had renovated the decor, a great improvement from the prior (although I did love the Nola pics on the walls in the back room.) It was a lovely evening and we won't wait so long to revisit. Maybe next time I will remember to bring the wine!

    Alan R.

    We had previously come to their bar, Sylvestro, and were so impressed that we wanted to come to Urbano. We were blown away by our experience here and plan on coming back. The ambiance is perfect for date night as it is nice, dark, and moody. The servers here/at Sylvestro have easily been some of the nicest ones in the DFW area. They are kind and extremely knowledgeable of the menu. I started off with the bergamot martini which was one of the more unique and tastier cocktails I have had in a while. We then started with delicious focaccia bread and a shrimp cocktail. Both were excellent with no cons or notes to improve. We then got the baked mezzi rigatoni which was excellent. Pasta was cooked well and I really enjoyed the sauce that was in it. We then finished with the redfish which also was great and came with a delicious puree base. I was so impressed by Urbano and we will certainly come back here.

    Salman Z.

    We had a fantastic experience at Urbano for Valentine's Day. The food was great, and our server Johnny was amazing. Very affable and helpful. Here's what we got: App: - Cioppino: Fantastique! Entrees: - Lobster risotto: undeniable best lobster risotto I've had in my life! The risotto was cooked perfectly and paired exceptionally well with the lobster. There was even a citrusy taste to the meal that was simply *chef's kiss*. At the time of the review, this wasn't part of the regular menu. It was on the Valentine's Day menu. Hopefully this item makes it to their permanent menu as well! - DUCK & PEPPERS Agradolce: the duck was prepared well and actually tasted akin to a good piece of steak! Which was interesting because duck usually tastes closer to chicken Sides: - GNOCCHI ALLA "MAC & CHEESE": If you don't like really cheesy stuff, I wouldn't recommend. My wife enjoyed this and it was also highly recommended by our server - BROCCOLI RABE & GARLIC: meh. Would try something else. Dessert: - Tiramisu: Would not recommend. The risotto was the best I'd ever had, but this tiramisu definitely wasn't. The coffee flavor was far too potent. The restaurant was quaint and very much what you'd consider a hidden gem. The atmosphere, along with the risotto and our server made this a splendid experience. Had it not been for the sides and dessert, this place would undoubtedly received 5 stars.

    Chicken, shrimp scampi, carbonara

    This might be my new favorite restaurant in Dallas! The vibe inside is so cozy and intimate. The service was incredible! I went with 5 other people and every single one of us enjoyed what we ordered. The free focaccia was such a nice touch! We will absolutely be back and can't wait to try more of the dishes. The bar connected to it is also super vibey and cute.

    The food here was absolutely wonderful. We ordered the red fish and the lemon pasta with rock shrimp. 10/10 recommend this intimate space.
    Kayla R.

    Bread, food, cappuccino was a 10/10 highly recommend this restaurant for an immediate gathering

    Chicken Parmesan fettuccine
    Danny K.

    I've been meaning to have dinner here and heard great things--it's all true! Wish I would have come sooner. Loved the intimate setting and the food was fresh and delicious! The BYOB/Wine really makes for a smooth experience. Highly recommended

    We don't dine out often as my wife is a chef and Texas' restrictive BYOB laws limit opportunities to bring any of our aged wines into restaurants. We first visited Urbano Cafe 6-7 years ago after moving here and hadn't returned as its quite a ride from our home but we'll definitely return in the coming months after last nights experience. Restaurant was rather quiet on this Sat following Thanksgiving. Our friendly server had apparently worked here for years and offered suggestions on the items we were considering. Appreciated the fried zuchini chips brought out as a shared amuse. We shared appetizers, kobe meatballs and a clams casino special. Both were solid, and the marinara / garlic bread that accompanied the meatballs were flavorful. We also enjoyed our mains, Seafood Pasta and Panko-Crusted Salmon. Kitchen even sent out a comp'd side as a thanks for driving the distance to check them out again. Service was attentive and was impressed to see Riedel wine glasses set on each table. Corkage was $20 for the bottle we brought, and the wines I recognized from their list were given a minimal markup. Won't wait so long for our next return visit.

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    Food was excellent. Highly recommend the beef carpaccio. Cody was an excellent waiter. Will be coming again

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    Perfect food, wonderful restaurant, incredible staff. Urbano is always a favorite, the linguini scampi is the best I've ever had.

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    Wonderful dining experience at Urbano. Food was delicious and our server, Cody, was fantastic. We sat in their patio area and it was lovely.

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    Absolutely the best local fine dining experience! Great wine list and to die for food specials!

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    An East Dallas gem that offers delicious food at reasonable prices, without any pretense. I love the Parmesan chicken.

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    4.6(301 reviews)
    2.0 miOak Lawn
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    we came here on valentine's day and first off the service was impeccable. staff was really friendly…read moreand it definitely was one of the best experiences i've had. the place was very tidy, clean and pretty too. there was also a convenient parking garage so that was nice. for food, we got the calamari and focaccia which were both really good. and entrees we got the tortellini carbonara and seafood linguini which were both really good as well. portion sizes were decent compared to a lot of higher end restaurants. overall would come again great restaurant

    I've had this place on my list to go to for a long time and I finally made it out to meet with a…read morefriend. Overall it was a really nice time, but it didn't start out that way. To begin, I would not recommend using their valet even though it is free, because they seem to only have one person working it so it takes forever for them to take your car. We had to wait for over 10 minutes for the valet guy to come back to his post, meanwhile I'm stopped in the middle of the street with car having to drive around me. It would have been much faster to just park in their garage which is also free for I think 2 hours once validated by the restaurant. The valet also didn't have a system for keeping track of the cars, no key tag, number to text, or anything, he just asked for my name and said he would remember me. That didn't seem like the safest process to me. Not to mention, when we picked our car up he just gave me the key to drive it off from the space myself instead. Valet aside, the restaurant was really nice inside and had good balance of not quite fine dining, but also not too casual, which is what I was looking for. They also decorated for the holidays and the red bows overhanging were a nice touch. As an Italian restaurant, they had plenty of pasta options however our entire table decided to go with the waitress recommended Pollo Parmesan. I think we all were interested in the fact that it contained both red and white sauce, so it allowed us to have the best of both worlds. I wasn't sure how it would mix well at first, but it ending up complementing each other nicely. Lastly, the ladies also appreciate that they provided a bag hanger for their purses. I would like to come back to try their other dishes, I just won't waste time using valet again.

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    Via Triozzi - Lasagna

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    4.4(159 reviews)
    0.6 miLower Greenville

    Came here for dinner with a friend and overall it was a good experience. Food came out hot and the…read moreportions were enough to fill you up.

    This place is truly something special. Came in with my family on a Sunday night. From the moment…read moreyou walk in, the space feels cozy, warm, and so thoughtfully designed - perfect ambiance for a great night out. Free valet out front so parking was easy. But what really made the experience unforgettable was our server, Leigh. She went above and beyond in every way possible. She didn't just explain the menu- she told a story. From the background of the owner to the details of each dish, you could tell how much care and passion went into everything. She checked in at all the right moments, made sure we had everything we needed, and genuinely cared that we loved each bite. And the food... wow. It transported me to Italy. We started with the arugula salad with bresaola dressed with lemon - super refreshing - paired with the arancini. The bread dipped in the sauce was insane: perfectly crisp on the outside, with rich, flavorful rice inside. We shared the triangoli ravioli stuffed with ricotta and topped with mushroom, hazelnut, and parmesan, and it was incredible. The hazelnut added the perfect crunch and nutty depth. Then came the tagliatelle with wagyu bolognese--perfectly balanced, rich, and made even better with clearly homemade pasta. We finished savory dishes with the veal saltimbocca, and I swear it made me feel like I was sitting in Rome. The sauce was incredible, and the sage really brought everything together. But the true showstoppers? Dessert. My Italian grandma said the cannolo was the best she's ever had - and that says everything. Light, crisp, and not overly sweet. Then the chocolate dessert with olive oil and sea salt... I went in for two bites and somehow finished the entire thing without realizing. Easily the best chocolate dessert I've ever had. This place is out of this world. Would order all of these dishes again. In a city full of restaurants, this is one I will come back to every single time I'm in Dallas. Absolutely 5 stars. Brava.

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    4.3(105 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Barsotti's sits gracefully on a corner in North Oak Lawn. Don't let its casual appearance fool…read moreyou--there's some seriously good Italian dining happening inside. I visited on a Wednesday evening with a comfortably moderate crowd; on busier nights you may want a reservation. I started with the fried calamari and a glass of wine. Service was quick, attentive, and happy to offer food and wine pairing suggestions. For dinner I ordered the tortellini vodka, which was perfectly seasoned with a rich, flavorful sauce. Barsotti's is absolutely worth a visit. Casual yet elegant, right in the heart of North Oak Lawn.

    Wow. Worst service ever. Our waiter "greeted" our table with "shall I get you a bottle and five…read moreglasses?" Presumably meaning wine, but we were considering cocktails and a bit confused by the question. He said "I'll come back when you're ready," and disappeared for the first of many long absences. From the beginning it felt like we were ruining his life. He was cheerless and curt and wouldn't make eye contact with anyone. It would be more understandable if the restaurant was super busy or understaffed. But this was Monday at 6 pm. We listed a birthday on the reservation, but it wasn't acknowledged. Why bother to ask if we are celebrating? We waited for empty plates and glasses to be cleared between courses. We waited a long time for him to return so we could order a second glass of wine. Even longer for the plates to be cleared and longer still for the opportunity to order dessert...a piece of cake for the birthday girl and two after dinner drinks...but the drinks weren't picked up from the bar when the cake was delivered, and only remembered when we asked for the check. We watched him pick them up (well after the cake was consumed) on his way to leave the bill. No mention that they had been overlooked, no thank you, no good night. This was our first time at Barsotti's and it will be our last. Aside from the awful service, we had issues with the food as well. The veal was pounded paper thin and fried hard resulting in a tough, chewy texture similar to dried beef or jerky. It was dry and overcooked on two different dishes. On a more positive note, we enjoyed the fried ravioli appetizer and the redfish was fine. While our waiter was largely MIA and unpleasant when he did show up, the bus boy/assistant was gracious and attentive. Maybe he was trying to compensate for his colleague. BTW, the offensive employee was in his late 40s to mid 50s with a slight build and salt and pepper hair.

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    Bar area.

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