Everything, Great Food , Atmosphere and Service. They also have Fantastic Wine Dinners. read more

This is a surprising spot being in a strip mall. Our drinks were tasty, but nothing out of the ordinary. The bruschetta was tasty, fresh and a bit spicy. The focaccia was warm which was appreciated, but an ok focaccia. The parsley anchovy pesto tasted fresh, but the flavor wasn't totally there for me. The Brussel sprouts were fresh, but lacked lots of flavor. It didn't seem very well thought out and was just thrown in an oven with salt. The chicken piccata was cooked perfectly and the sauce had great flavor to it. I ordered the Alfredo pasta on the side and I'm really glad I did. The ravioli was delicious with the Pomodoro sauce. Everything was fresh and we liked the entrées the most. We would definitely come back! read more

Loved this seafood pasta dish. It had scallops, calamari, and shrimp with a spicy tomato sauce. The fresh pasta elevated the dish. The service was fast and the inside was cute and nice for a date night. read more

MoMo Italian Kitchen - Lake Highlands - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My sister's last night so decided to dine out. Was going to go to Enoteca but decided to go somewhere closer and found MoMo. I selected outdoor dining since the a/c is always so cold and it was perfect with the weather. We ordered drinks... Cab and blood orange marguerita and both were delish though quite pricey. Bruschetta as appetizer was a good choice but forgot to take photo. My sister and I split the puttanesa which was perfect, portion-wise, and it was delish. My husband had the lasagna which was a huge portion but he said it was good. When the bill came, I noticed we were charged for a pizza we did not order so that was a bit annoying. If not for the price of the drinks and the additional item on the bill, I may have given 5 stars. Nevertheless, this is a must try restaurant! read more

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Great food, outstanding wines, friendly service, nice atmosphere- what else could you want from a neighborhood Italian restaurant & bar that's been strong for years? Try it! You'll love it! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Lake Highlands. First of all - the restaurant is extremely clean, while decorated, in the ambience is impeccable - not something you would expect from a strip mall restaurant. Second of all the food is delicious, and very reasonably priced, also quite authentic Italian. Last, but not least, the service is warm and welcoming, and probably the biggest part of why I keep coming back again and again. I am not sure if this is a family owned restaurant but it sure feels like it - to host this is always very warm and welcoming, the waiters are polite and always checking on you, and the kitchen staff seems to be able to deliver your food exactly when you need it. If I could give it more stars I would! Thank you for a warm and welcoming meal every time! read more

We tried this place for dinner recently and it was ok. They have a decent amount of tables in the dining room and a separate bar area. The staff were friendly. The food was delicious. My daughter enjoyed her Alfredo noodles. My wife liked her chicken dish. The maccheroni alla vesuviana was great. Large portion sizes to match the price. The service was slow, but we'll try this place again in case they were having an off night. read more

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My husband loves Italian food, and this restaurant was rated as one of the top Italian Restaurants here in Dallas, so that just means we gotta check it out ;) The food here was so DELICIOUS. Every ingredient tasted freshly prepared. My favorites were the calamari and the gnocchi alla salsiccia. The fried calamari had a sweet chili tomato sauce that tasted phenomenal with the lightly panko dusted calamari. The gnocchi was so tender, and the red sauce was great. The MoMo Italian iced tea was so delicious! I wish I can get a gallon to go! It was my husband's birthday, so the restaurant gave us a complimentary dessert! It was such a sweet gesture! We sat on the patio! The night was in the low 80s, and they had the fans going. The tables were clean, and the patio was quiet enough for us to converse comfortably! Service was a bit slow though. FYI! read more

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I went to MoMo's for a family dinner on a Thursday night with some of my family visiting from out of town. To start off the area isn't the nicest but the little shopping center and the restaurant itself is really well done and we loved the space they have created outdoors that makes the restaurant feel really nice and even that it has a "view" from inside. We got the olives, cheese plate and focaccia bread as appetizers all of which were good. The green salad and beet salad were both really good. And as a main course we all got different pasta dishes, most of their menu can be done gluten free which was important for a few of our party and everyone liked the dinner. In terms of service it was a little quieter in terms of Thursday night crowd so it's hard to know how service would be on a busy night but our service was high quality and food came out at a good pace that allowed conversation to flow but never felt like we were waiting a long time between appetizers, shared salads and mains. Since we live in Lake Highlands we plan on coming back! read more

HIDDEN GEM ALERT!!! When wanting Italian food, this has become the go to spot for a couple of friends (who are Yelpers) and I. On our first visit, it wasn't until I GPS showed me the route/location when I realized the restaurant was not located where I thought. Considering where GPS was directing me, I was a bit skeptical as I could not imagine a nice Italian restaurant located in this area of town. After parking and walking towards the restaurant, I was immediately proven wrong. As the saying goes, "never judge a book by its cover". The first thing I encountered was the most amazing 'sidewalk patio' that was mostly secluded from the parking lot. While I have always dined indoor, I look forward to dining on the patio one day...weather permitting. Located in a strip mall, I was very impressed with how the owners created the feel of a small, intimate Italian café. Once inside, the decor is warm, welcoming and cozy. There are two seating areas, one on the bar side which has more open feel to it while the other side has a more intimate feel to it. The seating consists of tables/chairs along with some bar seating. The owners of this restaurant are an awesome couple who are very friendly. One interaction with them and you immediately realize they put their heart/soul into the restaurant, and thoroughly enjoy what they do. From greeting customers upon arrival to seating them to making entree recommendations to serving customers; the owners are actively involved in making sure everyone has an amazing experience. On our first visit, we asked one of the owners (Wendy) about her favorite entree; after stepping us through what seemed like half of the menu we were still struggling on what to get. Lol! For a starter, I went with the Insalata Primavera salad which was very tasty. For my entree, I decided to go with the Capelli D'Angelo Alla Momo and I was not disappointed. It consisted of shrimp and smoked salmon served on pasta with a creamy wine sauce. In addition to being amazing delicious, it was a huge serving which provided leftovers for the next day. Lastly for dessert, we shared the tiramisu, which like everything served here, is made in house and it was beyond delicious. It was so delicious, that on repeat visits we stopped sharing and got our own. On a separate visit, I had the spicy lasagna bolognese which is also very tasty. If you like authentic Italian food, "this Momo's" needs to be on list to visit. I say "this Momo's" as there is another Momo's nearby which is a 'competitor'. Please do not confuse the two. read more

Went here during a team lunch as I wanted to go here when I was on another team, but it ended up being closed that day. They have a lot of selection. I ended up getting the veal which is one of their specialty. My team ordered the calamari and it is quite different one as it goes in a strip. I enjoyed it and had a whole piece. The veal was awesome as well and it was juicy. The service was great and the bread was great as well. I made sure I did not eat too much as I know I had to a big dinner. read more

The food and service here are incredible. Friends of mine have dined here for years and I just recently went. I had spicy rigatoni with shrimp - it was delicious and definitely had a kick! Friends had ravioli, flounder Milanese special and a pesto dish - all were great! The seasonal corn side was a must too. I haven't had such good pasta in Dallas in years! read more

My friends and I had the best time here this past weekend. I never would have imagined this restaurant existed on Forest Lane, in an old ass strip mall, but here it lies. This place is not to be confused with the other Momos not too far down the street - they are not amicable (and for good reasons it seems). My friends and I had reservations for Friday night and were sat on the bar side of the restaurant. When we left the restaurant we saw that the other side was cozier with a fireplace. We deemed that the "date side" and the bar area the "friend side". There is also a spacious patio where you could sit and forget that you are facing a parking lot. This place is cute! The meal is obviously the most important part, and the three of us had the hardest time trying to decide what to order. One of the owners, Wende, came over and I should have known better to ask her what her favorite dishes were. She told us about all of them (and there were a lot) with great detail and passion that it threw more choices in our minds making the decision that much more difficult. We started with salads. I had the beet salad. I loved it so much I don't even remember the salads my friends had. For my entree I ordered the pappardelle bolognese. OMG! To die for. The pasta is made in house and it is obvious that it is - so fresh. The sauce and the meat were both flavorful and I was so happy I had the leftovers tonight. Yummy! The owners of this restaurant are a delightful couple, and you can tell they love what they do! The chef is really nice and gave us some insight to the recipes that had been with the restaurant for 40+ years. You know it's a good night, and a good experience, when you spend over two hours eating and chatting and not drinking anything other than tea and water. I can not recommend this place enough! They just launched a spring menu that includes about 8 new dishes that all sounded good. I think my 2023 goal should be to try every dish on the menu and just live on a treadmill to burn off all the carbs. read more

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My boyfriend and I went here for dinner once and we were very impressed! Service was nice and pretty prompt, although our main courses took almost 30 minutes to get out even though we got there before it had fully hit the rush. The food was fantastic though: we couldn't get enough of our entrees, and the desserts were impeccable! Atmosphere was only mid, but it's not enough to deduct a star from such a great Italian restaurant! I can't recommend this place enough, just make sure to book a reservation if dining with more than 2 people! read more

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I visited this place on a social event, unfortunately have not had a chance to try their main dishes so cannot be fully conclusive regarding the menu, we did have appetizers including charcuterie boards and focaccias as well as some warm bread with rosemary spread. Everything that we tried was decent. Staff was pleasant. We had a wine tasting during the event as well and it looks like they have a good variety of wine read more

Delicious and amazing atmosphere! Service was superb! The gnocchi was perfect with bolognese sauce!

I don't want to tell you how great this place is, because then the secret will be out. However, I must do what I have to do. Momo Italian Kitchen is a must visit type of place. This place is literally a unexpected food oasis for this part of town. Their patio is spacious and has a level of privacy that you don't expect being close to a busy street. The decor of Momo is very pleasant and comfortable. Both sides of the restaurant is well balanced with lighting to match your relaxed vibe. If you enjoy authentic Italian, The menu is one that you will enjoy. We had one of the owners go thru the menu for us and we also had our server do the same. If I tell you that we had a tough time making a decision... we had a difficult time. But choices were made and we owned them. Momo makes all of their pasta in house, which is delightful and it makes a difference when it comes to quality Italian food. The meal was delicious. Did I mention delicious. Even the tiramisu is made fresh in house and it's worth ordering without sharing with your two friends, as I did. Honestly, the pictures don't do the food justice. Momo is a perfect place for date night or a special occasion. It was a great experience. Ambiance: Chefs kiss Cocktails: They offer non alcohol beverages. Their wine list is worth exploring. Parking: Spacious parking lot. Uber if you're planning on a bottle or two of wine. read more

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Absolutely amazing, authentic Italian food. Fresh made pasta, and a great variety of options on the menu that are different from your standard Italian restaurant checklist. Do yourself a favor and check it out. read more

Go enjoy Fresh, Northern Italian dishes. We ordered their beet salad, the summer special, a ravioli type dish with velvety sauce and side of spinach & lasagna. It was delicious ! Service was friendly but just ok. Manager was super!! Quaint atmosphere read more

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Food was mediocre, at best. The Rotolo (a baked Spanish pasta dish) was the worst entree we ordered. It lacked any flavor and came out cold. The focaccia was dry and tasted like pizza crust. The gnocchi was decent. Service was slow, so we were starving and desperate and ended up eating our dinner. Management made up for it with a free dessert, but honestly, by that point I was ready to leave and didn't want any more food from the restaurant. Cocktails ordered in the beginning came out very late and were served with dinner. Staff was nice. Overall, wouldn't return because there are far better options. read more

I have been visiting Momo's since 1991 when it was closer to Forest and Greenville. The food is still good (even though they got rid of my favorite dish). The food is still amazing! I have to express my disappointment in a few things. Service is not great. The owners are good about coming around to the table but the wait staff is just ok. Prices have gone up of course and that's ok....but charging extra for more bread is ridiculous. Why punish everyone because a few have abused the refills of bread. I don't know if I will go back again....perhaps it's best to leave the good memories of Momo's and the excellent service I used to receive in the past. read more

We were meaning to try MoMo for a while. So glad we finally made it!! Delightful people, excellent homemade dishes including tiramisu!! Yum. And they loved our doggo on the patio. :) Will definitely be back. read more

A perfect mix of ritzy and casual. The food is delicious... many options you can choose from. Some wine specials on a few days during the week. Had their regular customers that have been coming for years it sounds like. We have never had to wait to be seated. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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We have been going here for many years and the food is always great. Wende and Aaron are great hosts. We took a group last weekend and everyone raved over their meal. Always a treat. read more

We ordered takeout, both had the lasagna. Don't let the menu fool you. There is so little meat in this it is hard to find. They load it with mushrooms to replace the lack of meat. It should be named "mushroom lasagna". I like mushrooms, but a little meat in my lasagna would be nice, especially for $32 a serving. read more

My husband found this beautiful gem which serves beautiful, quality, grandmom style Italian food. The entire ambience was so warm and inviting. Wende was so welcoming and took time to explain the menu, specials, etc. Every staff member was very nice and patient too! We tried the mussels appetizer from the specials menu, this was our absolute favorite! The broth was so beautiful and rich! We also tried their specialty ris in cagnon (we really loved the flavors and the texture the veal and mushrooms gave) and the gnocchi alla salsiccia (this wasn't our absolute favorite since the sauce felt very acidic). Will definitely be returning here and will try their other delicious dishes! read more

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This is my favorite Italian food in Dallas. The Conchiglie Modo Mio is my all time favorite Italian dish. Not cheap, but worth the money to get unique Italian items you won't find elsewhere. read more

Great food! Homemade pasta! Great service as well! The only con is that it is loud, especially on busy night with large parties. So if you like quieter asked for a table toward the end or outside if weather permits. recommended, the shopping center/location it is in does not do it justice! But prices and portion are great! read more

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Goodnesss!!!! I need a good north Italian dish! Coming back for more! Service was wonderful, we decided to eat outside, the weather was perfect, even then the whole vibe was great! read more

Great food and service! Fantastic family atmosphere too! We go there on special occasions and the food is very much like I had in Italy! read more

one of my favorite restaurants in dallas. great italian food, great ambience and personal service. truly a hidden gem.

Neighborhood italian restaurant hiding in the back of a playwright plenty of parking space. Would recommend making a reservation on Open Table. Will be back to try other item on the menu! read more

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I'm picky about pasta. Momo's more than exceeded every expectation I had. Went on a weekday for date night and were seated outside for the most beautiful sunset. We were immediately greeted and sat and were treated like family since we walked in. We started with focaccia and pesto which were delicious and so appetizing - had us so excited for the next course. We chose the lamb meatballs as an appetizer which were so flavorful, tender, and warm, and drank our wine while we waited for our main courses. We chose fettucini al carne which was perfectly aldente and perfectly seasoned. We genuinely felt like we came to nonna's for a meal and were sitting in her dining room kitchen. I could almost hear her telling me to eat more because I was looking too skinny. Staff was constantly checking in on us, even if we were not "their table" to take care of. Wine glasses were always full, affogato was creamy and had just the right amount of bitter espresso, and when I asked for my tea to go the manager insisted I go home with a fresh glass. An absolute hidden gem in Dallas - a must-visit. read more

This is such a neighborhood gem! The food and cocktails are always on point and the service is quick and attentive!

Amazing food. Amazing service. Friendly atmosphere. Easy parking. Definitely a top spot!!!!!

In between a 3 and 4. 3 bc I would rather try soemthign else first The food is good, decent size portions. The noodles are good- Bolognese and the mushroom ravioli. The bread is fine. It's rich and we found that we swapped dishes a couple times bc u get tired of the taste. read more

We were really excited to try MoMo given all the positive things we've heard about it. Unfortunately we were incredibly disappointed. The restaurant itself seems nice with a nice ambiance. We were seated in the bar area at a cramped two top despite the restaurant area being mostly open. Our first red flag should have been when we first sat down, and the table next to us was just finishing their meal. We heard them politely mention to the owner that $17 for what turned out to be a 3oz martini was a bad deal, but the owner stood by their pours. We started with the Frico, which our server recommended. It's a fried potato and onion cake that came badly burned and under seasoned. Our second course was the Ris in Cagnon, which we were told was the star of the menu. The rice was flavorless, and it was half-covered in a cream sauce that didn't do much for us. We were so disappointed that, despite still being hungry, we skipped our planned third course to go right to dessert, figuring that had to be better. We got the tiramisu and the panna cotta. The tiramisu had no layers, just a single ladyfinger, maybe a tiny bit of mascarpone that was broken and gritty, and a weird chocolate topping. The worst tiramisu I've ever had. The panna cotta was better, but we were told the seasonal offering was with chocolate and mint. It came topped with Hershey's syrup and candy cane. The espresso martinis were ok (but small) and the Italian old fashioned was not good (though maybe just not for us). Our server was fine but the food and drink service itself was slow. Everything was priced like an upscale restaurant but the food was universally bad. Maybe we just caught them on a bad night, but we won't be returning. read more

What a great experience during a recent fun wine tasting event featuring Familia Torres of Spain wines. Service was awesome and their Tagliata Di Manzo Con Rucola e Parmigiano was phenomenal, it melted in your mouth. Totally recommend MoMo Italian Kitchen. #SupportLocal read more

MoMo Italian Kitchen - Lake Highlands - Tagliata Di Manzo Con Rucola e Parmigiano - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I found this exquisite restaurant more than 10 years ago. Everything is fresh and handmade. The ambiance is comfortable. The food is divine. It is classic Italian dishes and you can almost taste the love and care that they are made with! I know all the pasta is made in house and not out of boxes. I am so glad they survived the pandemic and even have a bigger space with a beautiful patio! Oh, and they introduced Mom and I to a red Moscato wine that is heavenly! Yup, it was the perfect place for a Father's Day dinner! read more

I've been a fan of their unique Italian dishes for years! Finally visited their new beautiful location and not only was the food fabulous, but the service was professional, attentive and they anticipated our needs with great suggestions. The open dining room is warm and the walls have inspirational art by local talented artists. read more

MoMo Italian Kitchen - Lake Highlands - Bar in the second dining room. - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas