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Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in Dallas - Fort Worth? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

A photo of Ziziki's - Travis Walk restaurant
5.0
5 (1426)
$31 to $50
Greek
Park Cities
About the restaurant
Neighborhood bistro specializing in Greek cuisine, with a focus on Greek-fusion and Seafood dishes. Named best Sunday Brunch and Best Patio dining from customers and press. Received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since opening in 1994!
Top review
jaimieVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Always delicious…. though this was our first brunch experience and it was Top Notch! Family style and felt like great value for the per person price. Service never lets us down.
A photo of NAPA Thai Asian Cuisine restaurant
5.0
5 (696)
$30 and under
Asian
Colleyville
About the restaurant
“NAPA” comes from Thai word meaning ‘The blue infinite’. “NAPA” Thai Cuisine was founded in June 2018 by a Thai family owned enterprise and renowned for its authentic Thai dishes. The a la carte dishes derived from authentic recipes which have been adapted into a modern context suitable for NAPA’s dining ambience. “NAPA” combines the highest quality ingredients and age old recipes, thus, in this regard “NAPA” is truly Thai in spirit. NAPA is a restaurant where anybody; whether local, expatriates or tourists, with a passion for Thai food can experience authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxing ambience with friendly services.
Top review
Peter
Dined 2 days ago
Our favorite restaurant around here. Great food, terrific service, ambiance, fairly priced.
A photo of Onesan Dim Sum & Sushi restaurant
5.0
5 (369)
$31 to $50
Sushi
North Dallas
About the restaurant
Now Open!
Modern Dim Sum featuring the flavors of Asia from Chef Ray Skradzinski coupled with Incredible Sushi created by Executive Sushi Chef Jimmy Duke, set in a beautiful dining room, patio and bar.
Full bar with Asian inspired cocktails, Sake, Soju and adventurist wine list.

Top review
Cinnamon VIP
Dined 1 day ago
It’s our favorite for dim sum and sushi in all of Dallas
A photo of Mariano's Hacienda Mexican Cuisine Since 1971 restaurant
4.9
4.9 (60)
$30 and under
Mexican
Upper Greenville
About the restaurant
Mariano’s Hacienda is a traditional Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas dishing up Texas ranch cuisine amidst authentic ranch décor. Whether you’re looking for Southwestern classics like flame-roasted poblano stuffed with grilled chicken, steak fajitas or mesquite grilled camarones carlos y charlies with epazote white rice, the wide variety of dishes available at Mariano’s Hacienda will have something you’ll enjoy. Mariano’s also serves a wide variety of signature margaritas, curated by the founder of the restaurant, and inventor of the frozen margarita machine.



Focusing on mesquite whole logs, locally-sourced, farm-fresh produce and quality meats, Mariano’s Hacienda has been offering innovative dishes since opening in 1971. Mariano’s also offers a kids’ menu and has a private room for special events that you can contact the restaurant to reserve.

Top review
Cynthia
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Great service & food was delicious 😋 The original Margarita was absolutely wonderful!!
A photo of Encina restaurant
4.9
4.9 (866)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
About the restaurant
Encina is a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant offering New American cuisine, cocktails, wine, and beer with influences from Texas, California, and the South in the beloved Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas.

Top review
TimVIP
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Great vibe. Food was outstanding as always. James did a great job with recommendations and service.
A photo of Trova Wine + Market restaurant
4.9
4.9 (223)
$31 to $50
Wine Bar
Park Cities
About the restaurant
A modern Dallas wine shop & bar selling a carefully curated selection of 200+ wines. A chef-driven menu offers a mix of small plates, sandwiches, gourmet cheeses, & charcuterie to accompany one of our 20 wines by-the-glass or the bottle of your choosing.
Top review
ErinVIP
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
One of my favorite spots in Dallas as it has the ambiance, the value and the perfect way to catch up with friends without the usual hustle, bustle and loudness of a typical restaurant. Service is exceptional and the menu is just perfect for small bites and charcuterie. Just love!
A photo of Antonio Ristorante restaurant
4.8
4.8 (862)
$31 to $50
Italian
North Dallas
About the restaurant
Named for Master Chef Antonio Avona, Antonio Ristorante has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in Dallas since 1998. Creating truly wonderful dishes for over thirty years, Chef Avona continues to impress with his daily specials. His inspiration comes from his roots in Italy where he began training as a chef over forty years ago.

Using only the freshest ingredients, Chef Avona's menu offers a diverse selection of pasta, steak, veal, chicken, and fresh fish which changes daily. Antonio also offers an Award Winning Pizza menu including Capricciosa, Margherita, and more. For wine aficionados, the wine list features an extraordinary selection of Italian wines, all very reasonably priced with many served by the glass.

Open seven nights a week for dinner, Antonio invites you to enjoy their excellent wait staff and warm dining room ... or linger long on the marvelous outdoor patio. It's like spending an afternoon or evening in Tuscany!

Top review
Rick
Dined 2 days ago
Since moving to DFW from Chicago, we have tried a lot of Italian restaurants here that have just been ok. A friend recommended Antonio and it did not disappoint! Old school Italian cuisine along with top notch service. Wife’s dish had really good authentic Italian sausage in it that is almost impossible to find here. Highly recommended this restaurant. We’ll be back.
A photo of Ziziki's - Preston Forest restaurant
4.8
4.8 (701)
$30 and under
Greek
North Dallas
About the restaurant
Neighborhood bistro specializing in Greek cuisine, with a focus on Greek-fusion and Seafood dishes. Ziziki's has been awarded the Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" each year since its opening. The restaurant has an impressive wine list, featuring an eclectic blend of Old and New World wines, ranging from the household favorite to the hidden gem. Mondays and Tuesdays are "Half-Price Bottle of Wine Night" where patrons can enjoy these amazing wines for half the price (select bottles).
Top review
Zozeta
Dined 4 days ago
Thank you very much for a wonderful day. My husband's birthday was wonderful. Service, food, staff, everything is at the highest level. Another very important thing is that cleanliness is maintained. Ευχαριστώ πολύ, όλα ήταν τέλεια!
A photo of Andiamo Italian Grill restaurant
4.8
4.8 (677)
$30 and under
Italian
North Dallas
About the restaurant
Andiamo is an authentic Italian gem in Addison !
Fine dining and Full Bar that has been serving the area since 1992. Fully remodeled 2 years ago.

The restaurant’s interior has been carefully constructed to reflect the experience of a modern Italian dining room. With a beautiful ambience, Andiamo provides an ideal setting for a romantic date or a sophisticated Italian meal with your family or friends.
The restaurant ensures the use of fresh ingredients daily to maintain its signature Italian taste in every dish.
Excellent place for EXECUTIVES LUNCHES and meetings.

Some of their popular dishes are:
Tenderloin Carpaccio, Rigatoni Burrata, Pork Chop stuffed with crab meat, Cartoccio, Lobster Ravioli...


Top review
Missy
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Made a reservation for Christmas Eve for 5. Every meal was excellent. Spicy marg was amazing. Our service was great. Can’t wait to go back.
A photo of eight11 place restaurant
4.8
4.8 (296)
$30 and under
American
Frisco
About the restaurant
Locally owned and unique. Located in Historic Downtown Frisco. eight|11 Wine Bar, Kitchen, Craft Cocktail and Brew House is the perfect destination to experience fresh and delicious bites, a carefully curated drink list, and listen to Live Music on our outdoor patio! Insider Tip-Try to snag a Fire Pit!

Foodie Favorites- The Board, Sugar-Bacon Seasonal Fruit Crostini, Chopped Salad, Chicken/Apple/Brie Panini and the Oh-So popular, Godfather Pizza.

Customer Beverage Favorites- Eight11 Red/White Wine Flight, Caymus Cabernet, Smoked Old Fashioned, Heat A Rita, Dallas Blonde Ale, Deluxe Hot Chocolate

Live music on the patio Wednesday -Saturday nights.

Top review
Larissa
Dined on 27 Nov 2024
This place has a very nice vibe, service was amazing and the food was delicious.
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