The food was very bland. I ordered the lasagna and it hardly had meat in it. It almost seemed like they use mushrooms as a filler. The meat it did have had a weird texture. It was the strangest lasagna I've ever had. My husband ordered the stuffed shells. Again, the meat almost made me gag. He said it's ok if you just don't think about the texture. His order came with five shells. It was more like an appetizer instead of a meal. The Cesar had the strangest dressing for a cesar. It was extremely fishy. However, our service was good! read more

Pros: Cute place. Great ceasar salad (the dressing is available for purchase). The pasta was buttery and rich. Cons: Sparse amount of parking spaces; but street parking available. We ordered the swordfish. It was prepared in such a way that it had the same texture and flavor as chicken. read more

The right wait staff makes all the difference at this restaurant. If you think you like swordfish, try it here! They also have an awesome tamponade- the only place I like olives! Pair your meal with their white sangria, and you've got a great date night destination! read more

Dalesandro's - Italian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Small restaurant with limited parking My husband had lasagna and I had the carbonate. Both entrees were good. Noise level high read more

Worst Cesear salad I've ever had and I've had alotttt of them. They dump balsamic on odd lettuce and serve it. Terrible. The swordfish is pricey which would be fine if it was good. Bland and could tell it was old fish. This restaurant used to be good 5 years ago. Don't waste your money or time. read more

Great food I always sit at the bar. The bartender is very knowledgeable and always has something new to try. Atmosphere is nice and quaint and the noice level is low. Neighborhood is lucky to have a place like this. read more

Such a disappointment. From the drinks to the appetizers to the entrées everything was below expectations. Drinks weren't consistent even though three people ordered the exact same drink we basically received three different drinks. They told us the bartender was colorblind and brought a small shot to add to the drinks. We ordered tableside Caesar salads but we only received the salad not the table side service. Out of six of us we tried 5 different entrées and they were all pretty bland. The pasta I got was sitting in a pool of liquid and had very little flavor at all. Another person had stuffed shells which also was sitting in a pool of liquid. That linguine with meatballs stated it was spicy and it was not spicy at all with huge chunks of tomato in the sauce and hard meatballs. The carbonara was good. Unfortunately we won't be back. read more

Everything is great but, ya gotta get the meatballs. What started as a Tulsa staple is now approaching as a Tulsa icon.

I must say that the restaurant does have good Italian food from this family owned place...They don't like to make substitutions at all but will work with you a little. The waiter was very efficient and nice... my only thing was the noise level was extremely high... I don't think there is much they can do for this in their current location. Because my husband has hearing issues anyway, for the price, we will probably not be going back.. we did think the appetizer with the raw meat and olive oil was outstanding. read more

Swordfish piccata. Just the best! Been going here for years. Always good service always delicious food.

One of my favorite places to visit when I am in Tulsa. I dream of this lentil soup - it is that good! It has spinach, marinated mushrooms and a big fat meatball on top. The carpaccio is a hit and the caesar salad is flavorful. They have a nice Italian wine list and the service is always good. read more

Only place I found in tulsa that had beef carpaccio! The ambiance is great and it is a very relaxed crowd. Music Playlist was good as well, very classy to me and didn't force the patrons to need to speak too loud to be heard by their parties. I started off getting a lemon basil prosecco as my cocktail, which I enjoyed, not too sour or overly sweet but still, if you aren't into sweet bubbly, not for you. They brought warm bread with butter. I then ordered the beef carpaccio which came out with the olive oil drizzled already as well as the lemon already squeezed. It also had capers, shredded parmesan cheese and cracked pepper on the top. Great flavor although I did keep getting pepper chunks stuck. Next time maybe would request it without the pepper. It was pretty filling for me though. I put in an order of the pesto bow tie pasta with mushrooms to go since I was dining solo and I took a peek at it and it is a good size portion and smells HEAVENLY. The second cocktail ordered was a basil grapefruit margarita flavors were balanced an enough for me and the grapefruit really popped and complimented the tequila. Still sour but I like the taste of grapefruit with no sugar so you may wanna look out for that. Overall the service was great! Staff payed attention but did not disturb and they were really nice and friendly! read more

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Great food and wine. Service is excellent all the way around. Both had the linguini and loved it. You will be boxing some of it home!! read more

Dalesandro's - Italian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

I love this place! They created this beautiful salad to fit my gluten-free dietary requirements! The food is so fresh, they have excellent Italian wine (which they will help pair with your food) and it's a friendly family-owned business with excellent service! read more

Dalesandro's - My special GF salad - Italian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

I had dinner at Dalesandro's last night for the first time in several years and it was just as delicious as I remembered. As a table, we sampled the Olive Tampenada appetizer (special), table side Caesar salad, Linguine with Meatballs, Pesto, Stuffed Shells, and Carbonara. The meatballs are huge and absolutely delicious. They were the table favorite. I also loved the stuffed shells, but if you want to order them go early -- sometimes they run out! I'm not a huge carbonara fan but I liked theirs and thought the pesto was good as well although two of my dining companions thought the carbonara and pesto needed more salt. The table-side Caesar was wonderful and I enjoyed the appetizer as well (we ordered the small and there was plenty for 4 of us). The service was very good as well. Definitely plan to take home leftovers or split something because all of their portions are huge. Always a great classic Tulsa meal. I need to remember to eat here more often because it really is wonderful! read more

a great experience, my second. the menu is limited to soups, caesar sales, and pastas. well, they did have chicken cacciatore and swordfish, but the menu is focused on pasta. We had pasta carbonara, linguine with meatballs and stuffed shells. started with the caesar salads. the carbonara was wonderfully creamy and blended well with the saltiness of the bacon. the shells were - as advertised, a nice blend of cheese and mild italian sausage. the linguine sauce was very fresh and tasted home-cooked. Generous portions. friendly staff. the salad has a nice bite to it lots of romaine, and the dressing was terrific. the pastas were fresh, as well as the sauces. Atmosphere was loud and busy. the tables surround a very large bar, and there is zero sound deadening. not your place for a quit romantic dinner. The wine list at the table was very inexpensive, but I wanted something better, and they had a very nice Brunello de Motelcino that was off the list. overall, a great experience. Friendly, accommodating staff, high quality, excellent food. a little loud for my taste, but that was overcome by the terrific staff (Leslie) and food. I gave it four stars, not five, because it's LOUD and the weak wine list. But if you want a friendly neighborhood kind of vibe, this is your spot. I'll be back. read more

Was looking for some good italian food in Tulsa, and decided that the wife and I had not tried the Midtown options in a while, so we traveled.... Ended up making reservations here, which was pretty easy.... First upon arriving we were sat literally IN THE KITCHEN. There is 1 table that sits almost in the kitchen at this restaurant. If I would have had it my way, I would not have sat here, but there was a waiting list, and it was Saturday, so- What the hey... Ordered an appetizer- the Carpaccio which left WAY too strong of a lemon flavor... To the tune that we did not even finish it... Was way too citrusy..... Salad, some sort of interesting twist on a Ceasar... Not bad, but man, over the top on the dressing.... Too strong of a flavor again... Then dinner came..... I was expecting FLAVOR explosion, and I was less than impressed with the flavor that my Lasagne had, and my wife had the Fettuccini and it as well was on the bland side.... I give these guys 2 star for several reasons.... That back table needs to be put there for either 1 of 2 types of diners.... 1) People you dont like -or- 2) people you dont want enjoying your restaurant. The pots and pans clanging and the talk from all of the servers hanging around at our table probably set me off the worst. Then the blasting over-lemoning of the Carpaccio changed my mind totally..... Hope for the best for this restaurant as it is a Tulsa long time place, but I was just not as impressed as I had been years ago... read more

Okay. So I have always wanted to try this place as I have read such great reviews here on yelp about how great it was. To be honest, it is, in my opinion mediocre at best. Yes, the location and patio are great! The decor is reminiscent of an eatery in NYC. The service is/was great! Oh! And the bread is great too! Now, those were the good things. The not so good things? The food...unfortunately. Maybe we all ordered the wrong things from the limited menu. However all five of my dining companions said that their food was mediocre at best. And all were in agreement that the caesar salad saturated in too much wine vinegar dressing was just not edible. I ordered the potato soup which came in a huge bowl enough for 6 people. It was so bland and basically seemed like a bunch of potatoes and stale chewy sausage floating around in a warm milky broth. Yuck-i sent it away which I never do and hare doing, but trust me folks it was nasty. So, 3 stars for nice ambiance and service. However, based upon my experience I won't be rushing back as this place was just mediocre. read more

Dalesandro's - Italian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

It's always a great dining experience at Dalesandro's. The service is nice & friendly. And the prices are reasonable for the potions they serve. Everything I've tried here is quite tasty. But, I especially love the lasagna. They also serve an amazing Caesar salad accompanied by a basket of fresh bread. The next time you're in the mood for quality Italian cuisine, do yourself a favor & give them a try. read more

Dalesandro's - A 1/2 portion of the lasagna I split with my BFF. - Italian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

It's everything you want and more. Amazing food, service, staff, owner. My wife and I love it. Blow off Olive Garden and get something awesome. read more

If you're looking for a truly excellent Caeser salad, head to Dalesandro's! The rest of the menu isn't bad, either. The lentil soup is the perfect antidote to a cold winter day - it's a huge portion with a homemade italian sausage meatball on top. You'll be eating it for days. The carpaccio is excellent - and also a huge portion. Come to this restaurant when you're in the mood to share! On the pasta side, the Carbonara is delicious, as is the Oliva Olio. I am not a swordfish fan, but I'm told if you are, this dish is the best around. Great service, excellent food. If you're dining there on a weekend, I highly recommend a reservation - however, they are happy to take good care of you at the bar if you don't! read more

A nice find in downtown Tulsa on my one night visit! Dalesandros's came at the recommendation of a Tulsa local. It was a 0.6 miles from our hotel (Ambassador, which is also excellent)... a short and safe walk. I called Dalesandro's several times to make/cancel/re-make our reservation and the staff was always professional and accomadating. We can here on as Sat night at 6:30 and the place was full. we were fortunate that Dalesandro's were able to work us in (at the bar but that was fine with us). Its a small restaurant with a large bar in the center. the atmosphere was casual but the customers were all adults mixed with suits and weekend diners (dates/groups). On with the food. The Caesar salad was fresh and seasoned very well. Its quiet large and probably enough to share for a party of 4. Pasta w/ meatballs (also large portions... sufficient for 2) was good. The meatballs had great texture and consistency. I don't know what was in the seasoning for the sword fish but it was very memorable... Service was friendly, attentive, and professional. Checked on us often and brought things immediately when requested. Only downside is that i thought the pricing was slighly high. But, I would still highly recommend Dalesandro's~! read more

If you like to hunt for the mom and pop places that truly know how to wow your taste buds. This is it.

If you are looking for superb Italian in Tulsa, you will find it at Dalesandro's. The restaurant itself is beautiful and they have a spacious patio area. As many have mentioned, the Caesar Salad is divine. It is huge! And the dressing is different than the standard creamy caesar. It seems lighter but has just as much (if not more) flavor than you would expect of a caesar dressing. Our waiter was very helpful when we were having a hard time deciding what to order (but don't worry, everything is delicious). Next time you have a hankering for Italian, you need to get on down to Dalesandro's! read more

I love this place! Any trip to T-Town is not complete without a meal here. The Caesar Salad with crusty, rustic crouton crumbles and big leaves is flawless. The real gem, though, is the Chicken Cacciatore - the chicken falls off the bone in tender chunks and the red sauce is bright and lively -- a result of Cento Polpabellas added at the end with the wide rolls of authentic tagliatelle. Since I can't bring it to Dallas, we often have Dalesandro's night at home: all it takes are the right ingredients from Jimmy's, Newflower and the Theater Grocery and a little time. Still, I'd be plenty happy to have the real thing just around the corner! read more

best italian in midtown and cute lil place downtown area

There is no better Italian food than Dalesandro's. Add in a great atmosphere(inside and out!), cool waitstaff and this is a home run! Our favorites are the carbonara and the spicy shells. Yum! Great wines and cocktails. 5 stars! read more

I love this place. It is my favorite restaurant in Tulsa. The atmosphere is open, elegant and clean. Service is always top notch. The food is to. die. for. I always order the carbonara and it is truly special. My husband tries other dishes but he typically ends up eating half my carbonara as the portions are enormous. Also, the caesar salad is freshly made and delicious. I live in OKC and make a point to dine at Dalesandro's every visit to Tulsa. Heck, I would drive to Tulsa just to eat here. Now that I am thinking about it, I might just do that tonight! Open one of these in OKC, why don't you? read more

Came in around 8:15 on Valentine's Day and sat at the bar (we are totally those people that make last minute decisions). Our experience was so great! Ordered the Caesar salad which was amazing. I love the balsalmicy dressing. For dinner we did the lasagna and linguine and meatballs. OMG to dieeee for. We literally ate 1/4 of our meals because there was SO MUCH food. THEN we got chocolate covered strawberries. The strawberries were injected with something to make them so juicy (UGH SO BOMB!) and then dipped in white chocolate. I don't even like white chocolate and this was amazing. Also the lemonchello was the best I've ever had and I've had lemonchello in Rome.. amazing. Service was on point! Seriously! Never felt like we were left alone but never felt bothered it was awesome. This was both of our first times and we will definitely be back again. read more

Best I-talian in town...probably the "Midwest" or the "plains"!! This is the 1st place I eat when I get to town. I've even taken food to go 5 mins after the opened and ate while driving before a wedding just to eat at my fav place! The food is soooo inexpensive and the portions are huge. When I lived here decades ago I was a loyal customer and was sad when they closed their original location for a few years and was elated when Buzz reopened! And ohh soo happy when on my last dinner during Christmas saw they have added stuffed shells on the menu instead of the daily special...never remembered what day that was anyway. Super cute venue and small so you might wait but it's well worth it promise. A MUST eat is the lentil soup!! It IS THE BEST lentil soup I have ever had in my life and throughout my world travels...the whole garlic cloves, the fresh basil, fresh squeezed lime, and the 1 meatball makes this a bowl of pure heavenly perfection! So start off with lentil soup then have the stuffed shells if they haven't run out! The fresh marinara is to die for...I could bath in it...only a real Italian would appreciate a woman bathed in fresh tomatoes and garlic. If it's the Friday or Saturday try the swordfish...it's just as amazing! Really most everything is incredibly delicious. And end withe the chocolate gâteaux...flourless chocolate cake to die for. Never have I ever wanted to be related to t-towner as much as I do a Dalesandro until now...maybe bathing in their sauce will bring one to south Florida one day! read more

Wow, I'd heard this place was good and it did not disappoint!! I had the pesto pasta with the mushrooms and it was delicious. The mushrooms were just a little bit spicy and were an excellent addition. I managed to steal a little bit of my date's carbonara and man, that was even better!! I don't remember if it was pancetta or just thick cut bacon, but either way it was excellent. As for dessert, the bread pudding was to die for, and I don't even like bread pudding. An excellent meal all around. I will definitely be going back! Our waitress was great and everyone working there was friendly and pleasant. A little pricey, but that portion was more than just one meal. My to-go box was full, and so was I. read more

Have always loved this place but had a pretty disappointing meal. Took out of town guests for dinner Friday and the Caesar salad was great, as was the Pasta Carbonara. Downhill from there. Two orders of Pasta Pesto with chicken and both guests said the chicken was rubbery and inedible. An order of the nights special, which was Chicken Cacciatore, was awful. Somehow the chicken was overcooked and also had a burned/scorched flavor that permeated the dish. Very disappointing meal at a place that is known for great food. read more

Dont be fooled by the high prices!! This place is garbage!! Chairs are falling apart, service is horrible. Swordfish cost $28 and DID NOT even come with a salad or bread! Way over priced for a hole in the wall! I've been to high priced places and this place is a disgrace to us Italians! Oh and no flavor on the fish read more

Little disappointed for what we spent. However, the grapefruit basil margarita was on point!

I give this place three stars for the atmosphere. Very nice and swanky place downtown. The porch area is nice. I took my mother here tonight after reading the reviews on Yelp. It was very noisy inside, so we sat out. Service was slow- I think she kept forgetting about us and the table next to us received their first entree, which they sent back, AND got a second before we ever got our food. Mom ordered the chicken and broccoli "soup". She said the chicken was way over cooked, tough, and no flavor. I had the roasted chicken and spaghetti- not too bad. The red sauce is a little spicy, but was good. Great atmosphere, nice wine list, food is iffy, and the wait staff was slow. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere! Swordfish is awesome and enough for two adults to share.

When I am in Tulsa, I have to go to Dalesandro's. People laugh when I tell them the best Italian food is in Tulsa! But it is! The Cesar salad is garlicky and awesome! The food is great! You can't go wrong with whatever you choose! read more

Love this quaint little Italian place. I often forget its there due its obscure location and we typically save it for special nights as can get pricey. Its fun to go with friends and do family style where you can try multiple dishes. Theres no special price for this, but they are kind enough to pre-split the dishes for you for easy sharing. If you go on a weekend night, I suggest a reservation as seating is limited, especially if you have 4 or more. You must order the Caesar salad for the table and the swordfish. It sounds strange but the swordfish is kind of what they're known for and it is delicious! Lastly, we have always had excellent customer. read more

Very good. Swordfish was to die for. Basil margaritas were very good. Our waiter was very knowledgeable of menu

The service was awful having to wait 10 minutes for water service and another 10 for a glass of wine. While the food was delicious, the food poisoning afterwards was not even close to worth it. I'm ashamed of the Tulsa newspaper for recommending this as a romantic restaurant as the jerseys on the wall, canned coke, and unprofessional staff offer nothing of romance. read more