[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food, service, and ambiance were all 5 stars.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The spicy vodka linguine with chicken was fantastic.

honestly came here for the hype but it was very meh. the food was salty but with no flavor? also the service was slow not sure if our server was busy or he forgot. our cocktails were okay. it was just very like the quality was okay here and not much was done to resolve but yeah just came here to try a new italian spot but i can't find myself coming here again. read more

This place is amazing! Authentic pasta dishes that you can smell the kitchen preparing and cooking after you order. I've lived in Dallas for years and can't believe I've never been here before!!!!! Will definitely be back again. read more

Had to leave and cancel our dinner. The crab claw sauce was gelatinous and we ordered Shrimp Artichokes and it literally had one artichoke split in half with three shrimp, tossed in the same gelatinous sauce as the crab claws and mixed with cauliflower and carrots??? The mussels were DRENCHED in marinara that seemed to come from a ragú bottle. The sangria is from a bottle and they throw bar limes in it. Never got our coke. After telling the manager she explained that in 50 years she never got a complaint. That's where she lost me. Luckily we weren't charged. Won't be going back. I'm sorry. read more

Cremona Bistro Kitchen - Crab claws Shrimp Artichokes Mussels Marinara - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place has authentic Italian, and it's run by an old Italian family. I've been here three times, and each time the same people have waited on us. Each time the food has been sublime. The food is always fresh, with lots of flavor and creaminess. The tables are clean and the Italian music is playing at a tasteful level in the background. There are so many beautiful areas to sit and enough tables that any conversation you have doesn't really travel to another table. I've come with my husband and my friends before and this place has always impressed them. My friend was so impressed she actually took her husband here on a date night afterwards. My favorites are the gnocchi Alfredo (it's fresh, the perfect texture, and melts in your mouth), the capellini putanesca (we've also had it with shrimp and the flavor is just incredible and the texture of everything all together is simply divine), and the veal picatta with artichokes (the veal is the perfect thickness, very tender, and with all of the flavors it's reminiscent of your favorite comfort food. The minestrone soup is also very comforting and has wonderful flavor as well. The cup size is actually like a small bowl. This place is definitely worth a visit, but I must warn you, once you come here you'll definitely be hooked. Between the excellent service, food, and ambiance, it's literally the perfect dining experience that has you coming back for more. read more

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Chicken parm was bland and did not taste good . Non of the appetizers were good. Everyone at my table complained about their dishes. Only thing good was the garlic bread. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Service was good so plus 1 star. read more

Very friendly staff, and even greater fresher food! Have been here every time I visit Dallas. Chefs cook everything fresh not far from the front door. You get what you pay for. Recommend to any who are in doubt of trying it out. read more

The live music was wonderful, the service excellent, the food fabulous. There is an up charge for the Ceaser salad, That we did not realize, it is not included with the meal, like the house salad is. Their creamy garlic dressing is Amazing! read more

My favorite restaurant in Dallas. They have their own parking lot which is an anomaly. Their food is phenomenal and consistent. Their drinks are worth coming for alone. I recommend the espresso martini- it's ruined me for all other establishments. Their sidecar is superb as well. The live music on the weekends is so romantic. Also, their cheesecake is better than any I've tried in NYC. read more

The vibe is nice, the wait staff are friendly, but the food is not the best. You'd be better off at an Olive Garden for better quality food, for comparison. Honestly, it would have been a 3 star had the bill been half what it was. I got a chicken piccata meal and at 25 bucks, I was given maybe like 4 oz of overcooked spaghetti (buttered), 4 pieces of steamed vegetables (1 cauliflower floret, 1 broccoli floret, 1 broccolini, and 1 slice of carrot, all about an inch or two in size), lemon sauce that seemed to have too much corn starch, and a hefty size of butterflied chicken breast. The meal was passable, the chicken was good, but this dish and its presentation was at best a 12.99 plate. I will never come back. For comparison, my go to spot is a place in Flower Mound, Fiori's. read more

Love this place so much: affordable, true Italian food, best spaghetti, vodka sauce I've had! Cute patio and low priced drinks with great service! read more

Polite people but terrible value. Pizza is a commercial flatbread (think one step up from a tortilla that you get in a supermarket) with canned sauce and cheap cheese. This will be $16 plus $4 for each canned topping. The wine I had was decent for the type, but at $24 a glass pretty ridiculous. They had two TVs blasting sound at the same time in the bar, which I suppose was ok since no one else was in the place. This restaurant needs to go on the Gordon Ramsey show that turns around failing restaurants. It has potential but they are stuck in the trap of cutting quality and trying to raise prices to make up for poor sales when people opt for better choices nearby. Seriously, for what they are charging for basically microwave pizza and a glass of wine, you can get a couple margaritas and Waygu fajitas around the corner. There is no reason to ever go here. read more

Cremona Bistro Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We love supporting small family run businesses. And Cremona is a delight to have in the neighborhood. Wonderful food great service and we love the owner! Get the Fettuccine Cremona it's delicious!! read more

Cremona Bistro Kitchen - Staff making deliciousness! - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Been ten years since I've eaten there - what was I thinking anyway? lol seriously I was out in the desert looking at the stars in Tucson, till my eyes baked from the never ending ovenish sun! It was like old home week when i walked in! Always fun, Always adoreable Sylvia, always joking, but working right along with all the kitchen staff! It was wonderful to see her and David again. David always sitting down with old friends bs'ing! The food was wonderful and after all these years! Marvelous! Ciopino - my ultimate favorite! with the salad, and fettucine. Yummmmm! Oh and the toasted toast just right dropped off every few to the table!! Love David and Love Sylvia! Love dining at Cremona's Bistro. A Dallas staple been there forever! If you don't anywhere else, dine at Cremona's. Now they had live music wafting around such an elegant touch! read more

Mediocre Italian food. We decided to go here since the restaurant has a history and has been in operation for over 30 years. I went on a Thursday evening and there were barely any customers. I liked the ambiance and the lighting inside the restaurant. We started off with house red and white wines. They were great. The house garlic bread was very plain. Kind of reminded me of Waffle House bread. Nothing great about them. I got egg plant parmigiana and my friend got Salmon Piccata. The egg plant lacked flavor and seasoning but the quantity was decent. The salmon tasted really old and seemed like it had been sitting in the freezer for a long time. Definitely not worth the higher price and we probably won't go back here again. Ambiance: 9/10 Staff: 10/10 Drinks: 9/10 Food: 4/10 Value for money: 3/10 read more

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We had the Chicken Parm, Spaghetti and Meatballs. Caesar Salad and garlic bread to start. We also got a pizza to go and had a slice. Everything was very very good. Pizza Is thin with a perfect crust! It is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!! Chicken Parm is tenderized and nice and thin! VERY GOOD!! The meatballs are pretty good, while the Spaghetti is EXCELLENT. The service was great, waitress very nice and timely. The overall atmosphere is nice and very relaxing. Overall very nice authentic Italian restaurant. They also surprised us with a surprise cheese cake for our Anniversary! On the house!! read more

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This is the best Italian restaurant in the entire city. Every part of my meal was home made. The Caesar dressing was incredible and my baked ravioli changed my life. Definitely coming back here!!! read more

Cremona Bistro Kitchen - Baked ravioli - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food was amazing! The bread will have me coming back. The mozzarella sticks are perfect. read more

Amazing meal at Cremona the other night. Super authentic and so romantic. Tucked away on a corner with ample parking which makes life easy when it comes to parking in Uptown. I had the gnocci with a vodka sauce and it was AMAZING! Also had a side Caesar salad and it was very delicious and loved how they served a lot of garlic bread. Very hot and great big portions. Amazing service and loved meeting the owner the other night. Super friendly staff and they make you feel right at home. I've dined here a couple times now and had a great experience both times. Also enjoyed that there weren't too many people when I dined and all staff wear masks and keep social distancing. Highly recommended and can't wait to go back! read more

Cremona Bistro Kitchen - Gnocchi Vodka Sauce - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great authentic Italian restaurant. Love their fettuccini sauce, spaghetti and meatballs are also great and they serve heavenly garlic bread read more

Amazing food and ambiance!! I got every year for valentines too and the experience is great. read more

Cremona Bistro Kitchen - a glass of wine with a rose in it - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My first time and the food was Great tasting! The service was exceptiona! My girlfriend had her birth party there! I would definitely come back and bring my hubby and family! The owner very attentive to my friend's needs and wants! I love that quality of care! Thank you to the owner for the delicious cocktails as well! read more

Vibe was great upon entering the patio to the main entrance. Very inviting inside. Good was great, service was great! The only draw back was there was live entertainment, solo gentleman and it was too close to the tables. At times we had to yell to talk. The ambiance is great for a date or a night out with friends, but when you can't hear yourself talk it's a problem. I would 100% go back, and try more yumminess on the menu and enjoy their beautiful patio! Our had the seafood pasta, pizza, fried ravioli, and a pesto pasta dish, and the artichokes and spinach in crème sauce. read more

Ate dinner with the family here for the first time and was impressed. Loved the ambiance and live music. It was very homey and the waiters were very attentive. I felt like i was eating dinner at my moms place. The food was great. The marinara sauce they make is top notch. I can put it on ice cream and it will taste good haha. I ate the lasagna, which was really good. Lots of positive vibes at this location and will return again in the future. read more

Delicious authentic Italian cuisine. Love the ambiance, definitely the epitome of a hidden treasure.

I went there today 10/10/23 for lunch. After waiting 45 minutes for my food, I went to the hostess and asked about my meal (I was on an hour lunch break), she asked what I had ordered. She asked the cook and he said he would make it now. WTH? it was nearly empty in there. I asked if they had forgot my order. She said no. I said just forget it I wouldn't have time to eat anyway. Talk about dropping the ball. read more

Do not waste your time or money here. $89 for the saltiest "bruschetta" you'll ever taste, "Chicken Piccata" with canned gravy as a "lemon butter sauce", and salty ravioli. Truly do not understand the good reviews here or how this place is still in business. Probably the amount they charge for food worse than a lean cuisine. Staff was nice and food came out quick. Probably the only redeeming part about the dinner besides that my water tasted fine. read more

Celebrated a graduation dinner with 9 people on a Sunday night. Cozy family owned Italian restaurant in the Oak Lawn area. For appetizers and main course, ordered the Funghi Trifolate, Eggplant Parmigiana, Capellini Isabella Frutti De Mare, Gnocchi Alla Mama, and Linguine Vodka Sauce. Portion sizes were huge and the dishes were flavorful, could tell fresh ingredients were used. The free bread was crispy and perfect for dipping in the pasta dish sauces. For dessert ordered the caramel flan and tiramisu, both were AMAZING! Service was a bit slow, but will definitely be coming back here again. read more

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One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Dallas! It is very "homey" and authentic, plus the food is always amazing I love the live music as well! read more

Randomly came across this place. Made reservation and did not regret at all. The food is amazing, vibe is perfect. Nice and quiet. read more

Cremona Bistro Kitchen - Tiramisu and coffee - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I've been a customer of Cremona for more than 10 years now. Their food is wonderful, especially the garlic bread! The servers have been there for a long time and always let me sit at my favorite table. If you want great Italian food, please give them a try! You won't be disappointed. read more

Cremona Bistro Kitchen - They always have pretty flowers on their table. Makes me smile! - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I've always been searching for great Italian places in Dallas, and this place definitely meets the mark! The pastas were phenomenal. We had the gnocchi in vodka sauce, linguine in spicy vodka sauca, Arrabiato, and ravioli. All were incredible. The garlic bread slices (that come with the entrees!) were also delicious. The service was also great. It was my friend's birthday, and they brought us out a slice of coffee ice cream cake on the house! Definitely coming back very soon to try out their other pastas! read more

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Some of the sauces were good but very salty. food was ordinary and overpriced. Meat was not included in all entres. The sausage with Rigatoni had a strange tezture and flavor. read more

We stumbled upon this place after our original pick was reservation only. What a serendipitous surprise!! This place is eclectic and the food was delicious. I picked my dish from a recommendation from our waitress. I had the baked ravioli and the minestrone soup. I must mention that we were set by a young teenage girl. I observed her while we dined. She worked hard by clearing tables and seating customers. She was courteous. I asked her age and she told me that she was 12 and she was helping her parents. I applaud them for teaching her the value of hard work. I grew up in my parents business and that teaches the work ethic that most millennials lack. I will definitely be back when I return to Dallas next month. read more

Everything is 5 star here, food, service, ambiance, and parking! I think I have tried everything on their menu. I have not had anything I did not like. read more

Great food, atmosphere, and excellent service. Would recommend this to everyone who wants authentic Italian cuisine.

The vibe in this restaurant is amazing with food quality to match. I recommend going on an evening Thursday through Sunday. The musician playing live music had an amazing voice and a killer playlist. Not to mention he not only broke out a saxophone solo but later whipped out a flute! While you enjoy his relaxing performance you are presented with large portions of what seemed to be in-house pastas and a "made by grandma" looking chicken parm. Highly recommend this fun and tasty dinner experience. read more

Cremona Bistro Kitchen - Vibe - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Fantastic food, and great service! We'll be back when we're in the area, wished we lived closer to visit more often

We made a reservation for a party of 5 here for dinner Easter Sunday. The restaurant was fairly empty, and the staff mentioned they had held a larger party that morning. We dined in the main dining area, and the restaurant is cozy and has the feel of an older, mom & pop Italian spot. We were served complimentary freshly toasted bread once we ordered our drinks. We also ordered bruschetta for an appetizer - the tomato's were fresh but we were surprised the bruschetta has melted cheese as well. Overall the taste was very good. Everyone ordered a pasta entree, and all were served hot and fresh. The pasta alla vodka was extremely hot, and stayed warm through the whole meal! read more

The eggplant parmigiana is the best in town! And, the hot garlic bread served is always a treat!