Honestly, I get the hype.. The place is on the smaller side, but that actually made it feel more cozy and low-key. The lighting was nice, the vibe felt a little upscale without being stuffy, and it seemed like everyone there was having a good time. I ordered the carbonara, and wow, it was legit. Super creamy, flavorful, and the portion was bigger than I expected. The complimentary bread and dips were also dangerous because I could've easily filled up on those alone. My friend got a cocktail, and after stealing a sip, I kinda wished I'd ordered one too. Service was great overall. Everyone was friendly, and our server was on top of things without constantly interrupting the table. read more

Great Food, Cozy Vibes, Worth the Reservation Checked out Patrono for dinner recently after hearing a lot of good things, and it mostly lived up to the hype. The first thing that stood out was the atmosphere. It's not a huge restaurant, which actually made it feel more cozy and relaxed. The lighting was nice, the space felt inviting, and it worked really well for a date night or catching up with friends. Food-wise, everything tasted fresh and well made. The carbonara was rich and flavorful without feeling too heavy, and the complimentary bread with the dips disappeared way faster than expected. The cocktails were also really solid. Not the kind of place where drinks feel like an afterthought. The service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Our server checked in regularly without hovering, which I always appreciate. read more

So happy to give Patrono a 5 star review. Food was excellent! Small restaurant ; they don't have to wait for servers to travel a long distance to retrieve your food. They are very attentive and food comes out hot and stays hot while eating! So good! Our server was Shannon and he made sure we had everything we needed! Flat bread was outstanding. The marinara sauce in it was wonderful! More like pizza than flatbread. Best flatbread I ever tasted! Great! I had the carbonara which was also quite delicious! Hot, delightfully spiced, and creamy! Ambiance is great because it's a quaint restaurant with nice low lighting and beautiful artwork and nicely furnished. The Emma wine was wonderful! This place was so good that my Auntie S liked it! Wow! Will come again and highly recommended! read more

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Carbonara was worth the trip, prices sting a little We'd been meaning to try Patrono for probably six months, kept putting it off for whatever reason. Finally booked a table for dinner, seemed like the kind of place that fills up, so we didn't risk just showing up. The room felt relaxed. Not loud, not stiff. We were comfortable, which is about all you want on a Friday night out. I got the Roman carbonara and honestly it was the highlight. It's hard to describe without sounding like a food blogger, but it tasted like someone actually knew what they were doing, the sauce had real depth to it and the pasta wasn't overdone. When the plate arrived I thought "that's it?" but ended up finishing it and not needing much else. They brought out bread with some dips while we waited, and we had to actually pace ourselves so we didn't ruin our appetite. Small thing, but a nice touch. Our server was good checked in a couple of times but wasn't constantly interrupting us. Food came out in reasonable time even though the place started filling up around us. The price is the part that gives me pause. Adding protein to a dish cost noticeably more than I expected, and it's not somewhere you'd go casually on a weeknight. For a proper night out though, yeah, it felt worth it. I'd go back to try some of the other pastas. read more

Great quality, flavor, and portion sizes. Crab cake entree is HUGE! The grilled octopus was perfect, pastas tasted freshly made. Really great menu and location for any pre event dinner. read more

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We called on a Saturday afternoon to see if we could get reservations and we were able to secure 2 seats at the bar, honestly, our preferred spot! We were greeted and seated immediately. The bartenders was prompt with getting us menus and taking our drinks orders. I needed help narrowing down both my drunk and entrees but the bartender was very helpful. We got the complimentary bread and dips, one of a reduced balsamic spread, the other a super delicious Italian salsa verde that was so good, we needed more! We ordered the suppli el telefono as an appetizer that was delicious. I was a little surprised the red pepper pesto was cold but the stuffed risotto was hot. It ended up working well together, crispy and delicious, packed with flavor. I got the mixed green salad that was bright and refreshing. My partner got the soup which was a broccoli cheddar situation that was amazing! I ordered the Roman Carbonara and added the spicy Italian sausage that was juicy and perfectly spicy to my liking. My partner ordered the filet and that was also juicy and flavorful. We love sitting at the bar because you get to interact with a bunch of staff. Every single person we encountered was super friendly, cheerful, and gave us their opinions of their favorite menu items which was basically the entire menu so now we have to come back! The cocktails were delightful as well. I finished the meal with an affogato and it was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. The food and service was top notch. read more

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I stopped by Patrono's, a refined Italian restaurant, for lunch today at around 11:40 a.m. and it was a delightful experience despite the place being surprisingly quiet when I arrived. This upscale spot, located in the heart of Oklahoma City, exudes elegance with its clean, sophisticated decor (polished wood accents and soft lighting, with stylish interior). Lunch hours: Tue - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dinner Hours: Tue - Thur 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Fri 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sat 5:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Sun 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Perfect timing for my visit! My meal kicked off with the Grilled Octopus appetizer, served with cannellini beans, arugula, pickled onion, and calabrese aioli. The octopus was incredibly tender, melting in my mouth, though the flavors felt mild and somewhat muted, still a solid starter that set a nice tone. Next, I enjoyed the Patrono Salad, which was bursting with flavor thanks to the peppery arugula and a standout pistachio vinaigrette. Beets are my favorite root vegetable, so I was excited for them, but they seemed pre-packaged rather than freshly roasted, which would've made them even better; still, the salad was delicious and vibrant. For my main, I went with the Mezze a la Vodka, adding their in-house made spicy sausage, which brought a fantastic kick to the creamy pasta. The sausage's heat paired beautifully with the rich sauce, though the pasta itself isn't made in-house but is thoughtfully sourced locally, which I appreciate. I opted for a Diet Coke (they serve canned beverages here, which they kindly kept topping off. A thoughtful touch). As soon as my drink arrived, my waiter Cydney who greeted me warmly at the door and let me choose my seat (I picked the bar) then brought out some incredible sourdough bread with balsamic butter and housemade chimichurri. The chimichurri was fresh and zesty, stealing the show with its vibrant herb flavors. Cydney's service was impeccable, and the clean, upscale ambiance made this a memorable lunch. While the octopus could use a flavor boost, the overall quality and attention to detail here are top-notch. I'll definitely return, perhaps for dinner, to explore more of this refined menu! read more

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We were in town for a convention and decided to try Patrono. We didn't get a reservation, I would suggest you get one, they let us sit at the bar. The place is very clean and decorated appropriate for the clientele. Our meal was delicious and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I would eat there again if I was in the area. There is parking on the street, and if you have a walk it's a pleasant one. read more

We started with the grilled octopus as an appetizer. Cooked perfectly! I had the Mezze a la Vodka, lovely delicate sauce. I added their Italian sausage for some protein. Overall great experience, quiet yet on a busy street. Service was fantastic. Great place for a night out. read more

Amazing food, exceptional service! The restaurant is not very big, so feels very intimate. Great date night spot. One of our very favorite restaurants in Oklahoma City read more

The very best pork chops I've tasted! They're served over creamy Parmesan risotto! We also get the warm olive appetizer and sour dough bread with balsamic butter-absolute perfection. read more

Service was ok. I require gluten free and received gluten free. The bread was exceptional. The pasta dish was way too salty. I mentioned this to our server, who apologized. He did not offer to replace the dish or credit it. Hmmm My wife did enjoy her meal. read more

Great service. Bar tender was excellent great food too! I also had the espresso martini. read more

Patrono - Pork chop - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The place appears very elegant. The bathrooms and floors could stand to be a little cleaner, but that is being picky. Went kinda late, so it was very quiet and calm. The server I had was very nice and attentive. I wish he was a little more knowledgeable about the menu, but again being kinda picky. Appetizer: - Grilled octupus I have had grilled octupus many times in various high-end restaurants in various cities around the country. When I saw this on the menu, I knew I had to get it. It's a little pricey. HOWEVER..... it is probably the best I've had. The octupus was so tender, perfectly grilled, and very well seasoned. The bean salad it is served with adds so much flavor and texture contrast. Then add the calabrese aioli to the mix, and it is a true winner!!! Entree: - Bone-in Grilled pork chop with broccolini and creamy polenta This had a lot of wins....and a small flop. The star of the show was obviously the pork chop. It was very tender, juicy, and perfectly grilled. Really couldn't ask for better. The broccoloni was hot but still crisp and seasoned - just a good basic side. The polenta kinda lost me. It had a very grainy texture and not as lush and creamy as I wanted it to be. I honestly would have preferred a creamy bed of mashed potatoes. read more

Patrono - Bone-in Grilled Pork Chop with Broccolini - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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There are very few restaurants near to the Civic Center and I'm thankful that Patrono is one of them! Had a pre-theatre dinner with drinks that was lovely, skillful pacing ensured that we made our curtain call with time to spare. The mixed greens salad was crisp and the dressing a bright complement to start our meal, the Roman carbonara made for a rustic and filling meal. read more

This was our first time at Patrono and we will 100٪ be back. First of all the service was absolutely wonderful. Sydney is an amazing server and stayed on top of everything and was so friendly, his smile is contagious! The short rib bolegnese was tender and fresh tasting. Ribeye was perfectly cooked and seasoned. In our party we tried the almond cake, chocolate and cherries, as well as the Panna Cotta and we wish we had enough room to finish it all! The cherries are absolutely divine and if you get dessert, you need to try them! Quiet environment and very cozy. read more

We had a really sweet first experience here. My mom & I both have celiac disease and thanks to Yelp, we found out Patrono has great options and even goes above & beyond in having GF bread before the meal. Sidney greeted us & was our waiter - he truly made our experience top notch. He was attentive, SO joyful, and gave great recommendations. We were passing through town and showed up 45 minutes before our reservation and Sidney made a way for us to get seated right away which we were not expecting. The food was OUT of this world. Would give 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend! read more

The BEST steak in OKC in my opinion - the wait staff was very attentive, our food came out in a very timely manner. The drinks were great, including non alcoholic. Everything was great! read more

Best Italian!! True Italian in Okc. Never have been disappointed with any of the food here- it's amazing!Everyone who works here is always so welcoming and kind. Santino is the best. Quiet, romantic ambiance. Will continue to be a go to date night for my husband and I. read more

Absolutely delicious! The servers were all very nice and personable too. We went for Valentine's Day and the meal was great. We got the mixed mixed greens salad, some house made warm sourdough, Bolognese, and vodka pasta with chicken. I would highly recommend all of these! read more

My husband and I went to Patrono on a Sunday night and had a wonderful experience! The setting was comfortable and intimate. Our server Maddy was friendly and attentive. The burrata appetizer was delicious; the sweet potato caponata made us feel like we were back in Sicily! Their carbonara is the closest thing we've had to the carbonara we had in Rome! Get the meatballs - they're delicious! Their gelato is amazing! Highly recommend! We did not take advantage of their half off bottles of wine deal - but we'll certainly return sometime for that! read more

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Hidden gem in downtown OKC. Had tried multiple times to visit this restaurant but conflicts got in the way. Was finally able to visit and can tell you we've been missing out. Food was amazing. Best pork chop I've had in OKC (and I've tried quite a few). My family loved their dishes. No issues with gluten and we will be back for sure. read more

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Patrono is a small venue,, romantic, Italian restaurant. We've been eating there for several years and they never disappoint. It's a great date night venue and it's so close to the Civic Center. Last night we had dinner with friends at 6 p.m. before catching Godspell at the Poteat Theater at 7:30. I had the Crab Cake entrée and it was excellent. It was served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and green beans. I estimated the Crab Cake @ 8 ounces. Perfectly prepared, loaded with crab, without traditional binders. Very tasty! My wife had the short ribs served in a bowl with pasta. She was very pleased with her choice. Venue/ Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Crab Cake: 5/5 Short Ribs: 4/5 Overall: 4.5/5 read more

Patrono - Crab Cake - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

So Patrono has always been a favorite of ours. Living a couple of blocks from it was a blessing. My wife , who by the way accepted my marriage proposal at Patrono , and I went this past Saturday. Their halibut special is special in that it is Alaskan Halibut - thicker, flakier and delicious You need to go soon as Alaskan halibut is only available for a short time We split that with the vodka sauce pasta. Beautifully cooked and the sauce had a kick but very delicate. Of course we had to take our pistachio gelato to go. No body has better pistachio gelato than Patrono. Service was great. If you want Italian food this is where you need to go. read more

Amazing Italian food in a very cozy yet trendy interior decor setting. Excellent and attentive service as well. Some of the appetizers like the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella were phenomenal. Went for a business dinner and my colleagues ordered more meat-based dishes (their bone-in pork chop looked incredible) but I got a past dish which was great. They also serve bread with homemade variants of butter (one variety has infused balsamic vinegarette). Highly recommended, likely one of the best if not the best Italian place in OKC! read more

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My wife and I visited this restaurant for the first time for dinner. Since my wife has celiac disease, finding good gluten-free meals can be a challenge, but we were thrilled with the selection here. We ordered an appetizer, two entrées, and two desserts. For the appetizer, we had the fresh burrata, which was gluten-free and absolutely phenomenal - highly recommended. I started with the chef's soup of the day, a pea soup, which was unique, flavorful, and a nice change of pace. Since I'm not a big fan of pasta, I opted for the hand-cut bone-in pork chop as my entrée. It was incredible - perfectly cooked, and the portion was so generous I had enough to take home and enjoy the next day. My wife ordered the risotto, which was also delicious. Our only feedback would be that it could use some added texture, like a bit of crunch, to break up the single consistency. For dessert, my wife had the pistachio sorbet, which was wonderful, and I had the lemon white chocolate tiramisu. The tiramisu was rich and generously sized - so much so that I had to take some home. The drinks were excellent, the portions were more than satisfying, and the prices were very reasonable for the amount and quality of food we received. We will definitely be back! The service was phenomenal. They were very respectful and had a great understanding of time management. The restaurant itself was very quiet and intimate. read more

Food and service was great. Christopher's drinks were phenomenal. We took friends that enjoyed it as well.

Please try the grilled octopus you will not be disappointed and the pasta is amazing. If you like a little spice try adding the spicy Italian sausage. Highly recommend if you have a gluten allergy, plenty of options and the staff are extremely attentive! Cozy spot for a wonderful dinner read more

Last time I was here was 6 years ago. I felt that I should give this place another shot with how much my bestfriend Anthony raves about this place. I'm sure cooks, managers, and other staff have changed over the 6 years I've not came. The manager was super personable, friendly, and professional. She made sure our night was splendid. The server made sure our drinks were always full. My bestfriend ordered the short rib fettuccini, I had the shrimp rigatoni sans pancetta (I don't eat pork), and my guy had the spaghetti with Italian sausage. Everything was well made and tasted great. We also had a few cocktails. I had the aviation and it was delicious. After our drinks and finishing our entrees, we all shared the hazelnut cheesecake which was a lovely end to our dinner. I'm glad I decided to come back, because this might be my new favorite Italian restaurant. If you haven't tried this place out yet, give it a try sooner than later. read more

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I've enjoyed every time I've been to Patrono. The company is always good, but more importantly to you is the wonderful food and service they provide. We started off with several appetizers. I'm not a huge anchovy person, but theirs are pretty good. I wanted to keep the warm olives and Marcona olives for myself - thankfully my wife doesn't like green olives - and the prosciutto, burrata cheese and a soft cheese were wonderful. The red wine we had for the table - Scaia Paradiso - was so nice. I don't drink a lot of wine, but I did track down a bottle of this locally. It was hard to decide what to order. Someone else in our party got the pork chop and it is huge. Had I been closer I would have snuck a bit when she wasn't looking. I chose the orecchiette and mortadella, and really enjoyed it. I love orecchiette and the pistachio gremolata was nicely interesting. As other reviewers have noted, the pasta portions look deceivingly small. They're not. I was only halfway through when I realized I wouldn't be able to finish it all. As mentioned, the staff is attentive without being overbearing. They kept great tabs on the table. You know when there is one piece of bread left and you're hoping nobody else wants it? Right at that moment they were always there with more. read more

Patrono - Orecchiette & Mortadella - Italian Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Our waiter, Sidney, was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. The greens salad was delicious. The greens were flavorful but not sharp and balanced perfectly with the balsamic dressing. The spinach and provolone flatbread was very good as well. My husband described the pasta and nicely al dente and the sauce and ricotta as equally well prepared. Lovely experience overall! read more

Had a lovely lunch. Food was good, service was excellent o! Grilled octopus was tender. Chicken pot pie soup just hit the spot on this cold winter day. I can just eat the warm bread w balsamic butter & pesto olive oil (?) as a meal read more

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A bit fancy and pricey so would come for special occasions. The food is good, but be prepared to pay for it. Depending on what you get it may be worth it. The service is impeccable, they will take care of you. read more

Super nice service. We were just driving by and decided to stop for a early dinner. The perfect parking space was right in front so we couldn't pass it up! I bet parking is normally a challenge. We were the only ones eating I believe. Such a nice place with even some private booths. We sat by window at a table with nice table cloths and by full bar. For starter we had cups of corn soup,$ 5 each. Came out hot , just the way we like it. I ordered the sausage pasta dish that was absolutely the best. Even had a little kick. Wide Noodles cooked perfect with tomatoes and slivers of onions I believe for $28.00. Husband had a noodle dish and added a order of meat balls too. He enjoyed his for totaling of $28.00. They had asked if we had reservations, so I bet they get busy. We were in and out quick. Upscale is what the are going for but we felt very relaxed with nice waiter. Maybe we can get that parking spot again sometime! read more

The service was amazing. The atmosphere was so welcoming and accommodating. The food was just okayish. I didn't love their menu and its lack of options. Maybe I didn't try the right thing. But the waiter was amazing and attentive. read more

Food was absolutely spectacular. Amazing friendly service and great bread. We had 8 people, everyone ordered something different and was all incredibly delicious read more

Cool little downtown join with jazz music, a bar and tremendous service. Very classy. The food is amazing. I will be back often read more

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Very intimate dining. Great vibe. The dishes all professionally prepared and presented. Pork chop is outstanding and paired with a side portion of Carbonara. You will probably have to travel to Bologna to find its equal. Reasonable wine list and if you want to dine there you should not count on same day reservations because it has a following. read more

This was a nice and quaint little spot. We came in as a party of 3 and sat at the bar. The entire restaurant was pretty full. Service at the bar was good, ambiance was super chill. For a solid half of our meal, there wasn't any music in the restaurant playing. I actually enjoyed that a bit. Food was interesting. I might not just be well informed on Italian food. But...the salad was pretty disappointing. I've never eaten an entire plate of just arugula. It was like 90% arugula... Entree was good, I had the Roman carbonara. Well seasoned. Dessert was the best part of the meal! The salted caramel gelato, peanut butter tart, and apple strudel all hit the mark. read more

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The restaurant was clean and the service good but the food was mediocre. This is not at all an Italian restaurant, it's not near too. The food was filled with oil and inappropriate spices. The price unjustified for the quality. I am Italian, born and raised and l felt offended they will consider this place an Italian restaurant. At least the chef should read some books about the Italian cooking to justify the name of this business. Very disappointed. read more