Best Authentic Restaurants in Little Elm

27 restaurants available nearby

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1. Salute Italian Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(175)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frisco

Booked 14 times today

Hello Everyone my name is Kiki and I come from a family background of restaurant entrepreneurs, this is my husband's and I second Italian Restaurant, Benny is the Chef and owner as well, he migrated to the United States when he was 13 and worked under the best Italian Chefs in New York City. So we are bringing Chicago and New York Dishes to your backyard. This restaurant we wanted it to make you feel as if you were dinning in the streets of Italy, with our cement floors to the hanging trees to the brick walls. Our dishes our truly one of a kind, the Chicken Parmigiana is to die for, Sea Bass is to live for, and the Chocolate Cake is to fall in love with. Your really in for a treat, come check us out you will not be disappointed..

2. La Rustica

4.7

Exceptional(117)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Elm

Booked 12 times today

La Rustica Italiano, a family owned and operated Italian restaurant offering a variety of Northern and Southern Italian dishes in a comfy atmosphere.

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3. Quartino-Grandscape

4.7

Exceptional(760)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Colony

Booked 63 times today

Quartino-Grandscape serves authentic Italian cuisine in a traditional format. Reviewers love the shared dishes concept, which is a unique twist on the typical Italian restaurant format. The food receives consistent high praise for its authenticity, with one reviewer saying it's 'an amazing authentic Italian experience'. The menu features signature dishes like Neapolitan style pizza, handmade pastas and risottos, and artisanal salumi and cheeses.

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4. Bulla Gastrobar - Plano

4.7

Exceptional(2181)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Plano

Booked 59 times today

In 2018, Florida-based Centurion Restaurant Group announced that its popular tapas restaurant, Bulla Gastrobar, has opened its first Texas location. The rapidly expanding concept is located at 6007 Legacy Dr., Suite 180 in Plano’s thriving Legacy West district.Authentic Spanish tapas featuring culturally rich ingredients and imaginative cocktails are served in a lively, social setting, complete with a beautifully appointed gather-around bar, main dining area, private dining room, and outdoor terrace.Ideal for events of any kind including intimate dinners, private luncheons, cocktail parties and more, guests will indulge in Bulla’s signature flavors, wines, and hand-craft spirits. Bulla is where you go to indulge in a celebration of good taste for brunch, lunch and dinner.

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5. Lombardi Cucina Italiana

4.7

Exceptional(1157)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frisco

Booked 54 times today

Lombardi Cucina Italiana is a celebration of authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch. The menu features a large selection of "fatto a Mano" pastas as well as an extensive array of fresh fish, meats and produce. The curated beverage program has a vast selection of worldly wines and handcrafted signature cocktails. Our forward thinking cocktail menu uses innovative ingredients from the kitchen, such as prosciutto, rosemary and amarene. The wine list will represent all main wine regions of the world, with a primary focus on the Italian Peninsula. Lombardi Cucina Italiana’s atmosphere will remind you of an open air villa in Italy surrounded by olive trees, Italian marble and Venetian Chandeliers. Their luxurious bar and cocktail lounge is the perfect setting for an evening of relaxation, while listening to live entertainment.

6. Trick Rider

4.7

Exceptional(336)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Frisco

Booked 21 times today

Authentic rodeo culture meets upscale dining at Trick Rider, a vibrant venue whose design pays homage to the famed rodeo stars and Texan culture with design details like our hand-cut crystal horse chandelier and horseshoe-shaped bar. Choose from a mouthwatering selection of signature steaks, seafood, and shellfish dishes while soaking up our unique ambience.Located at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa

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7. Taverna-Legacy West

4.7

Exceptional(1984)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Plano

Booked 76 times today

Taverna is a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant that offers a truly Italian experience without having to leave Texas. Our Italian chefs strive to create the perfect menu using seasonal ingredients for their surprising entrees; every day we present a variety of northern Italian delights from simple comforts such as pan seared sea bass to delicate pasta and fabulous risotto.Risotto is indeed our flagship dish. We only use Carnaroli rice – the “king of the rice”; thanks to its particular characteristics and firm texture the Carnaroli grain maintains its shape during the slow cooking required for a perfect and creamy risotto. Our broad offering includes truffle oil and Parmigiano risotto, bay scallops with home made pesto and an inspired Vin Santo risotto with asparagus and prosciutto.A taverna in Italy is a special place where customers become friends and family. Here we celebrate the essence of hospitality and farm-to-table cooking reflecting our authentic Italian style.

8. Thai Spice

4.7

Exceptional(107)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • North Dallas

Booked 3 times today

Thai Spice cuisine is a tapestry for the tongue that balances spicy, sour, sweet, salty, and better tastes. The blending of fresh herbs and spices and using of ingredients with medicinal benefits, as well as good flavor.In addition to being the authentic restaurant to specialize in Thai cuisine, Thai Spice likewise was the high-class very first fine-dining Thai venue. Thai spice cuisine opens in 2012. Thai Spice Master Chef Sangjan Kamthong (born in Lopburi province, Thailand) is a Thai chef that been working in Thai hotel and restaurant for more than twenty-five years. Chef Sangjan began her culinary career in 5 stars restaurant at Grand Hyatt Bangkok .Chef Sangjan was invited to be a head chef for a very first Thai cuisine in Dallas since 2001 .She provided and created so many specialty sauces and dishes for her customer. Gastronomy of Chef Sangjan is always cooked food with her happy and smile face.

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9. Cane Rosso - Frisco

4.4

Awesome(258)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Frisco

Booked 10 times today

From its beginning as a mobile pizza operation to multiple locations across the DFW metroplex, Cane Rosso restaurants continue to evolve and make bellies happy! From handmade dough and mozzarella made in-house daily for our wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas to fresh pasta, authentic Italian desserts, wines, cocktails, local brews, and unique takes on classic, traditional Italian dishes, everyone is sure to find something they enjoy. Every Cane Rosso restaurant partners with local vendors, brewers and restaurant suppliers to help support its local community. We hope you will join us for a dining experience you are sure to enjoy! Cheers!

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10. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Plano

4.4

Awesome(612)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Plano

Booked 11 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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Souhel
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food, outstanding staff and excellent service, nice surrounding, and most importantly, engaged management.
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Quartino-GrandscapePrice: Moderate• Italian• The Colony
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4.7
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Alyssa
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
We visited for Christmas Eve, the service was exceptional! Food and ambiance were fantastic! We will be back!
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Salute Italian RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frisco
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4.9
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George
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
A Hidden Gem for Families! We recently visited this family-owned restaurant, and I must say, it exceeded our expectations. The staff was welcoming from the moment we stepped in, and Britney was truly outstanding. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. My husband, a self-proclaimed food critic, couldn’t stop raving about the dishes. If you’re looking for a place where excellent service meets a family-friendly atmosphere, this is it. Thank you, Britney, and the whole team for a memorable dining experience. We’ll definitely be back! I recommend the calamari, muscles, chicken piccata, salmon and expresso martini.
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La RusticaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Elm
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4.7
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RebeccaVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Excellent dinner and service as usual. Definitely our favorite restaurant in North Texas! Tonight we had lobster fettuccine, seafood stew, and lamb chops. Everything was delicious and the servings were abundant. Our server was fantastic and very attentive even on such a busy evening.
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Lombardi Cucina ItalianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frisco
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4.7
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Jan
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
The fried artichokes and patatas bravas stellar, spinach salad very very good also. We were greeted and assisted by the best host I've ever experienced at any eating facility, very classy and cordial at the same time. Waitperson attentive and helpful with choices, since all sound good.
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Bulla Gastrobar - PlanoPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Plano
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4.7

Best Authentic Restaurants in Little Elm

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27 restaurants available nearby

1. Salute Italian Restaurant

2. La Rustica

3. Quartino-Grandscape

4. Bulla Gastrobar - Plano

5. Lombardi Cucina Italiana

6. Trick Rider

7. Taverna-Legacy West

8. Thai Spice

9. Cane Rosso - Frisco

10. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Plano

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