il Bracco - Park Cities

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4.8

255 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

8416 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225

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2 people

Apr 27, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 144 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Hot spot
Lively

il Bracco is an upscale Italian restaurant in The Plaza at Preston Center, in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas. Serving a fresh take on Italian classics, handmade pasta, bread and desserts are made fresh daily. The menu offers fresh salads, hearty sandwiches, steak & seafood, and an extensive wine list. The dining room is made of intimate booths, with a full service bar and lush patio.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(214) 361-0100
Website
https://www.ilbraccorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
8416 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225
Neighborhood
Park Cities
Cross street
Preston Road and Northwest Highway
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

SICILIAN CRUDO$23.00
raw Big Eye tuna, Ora King salmon, jumbo scallops, capers, onions
STEAK TARTARE$21.00
USDA Prime filet, with olives, capers, Dijon, Reggiano, toast points
CRISPY ARTICHOKES$20.00
fresh baby artichokes, olive aioli (limited availability)
HOUSEMADE FOCACCIA$12.00
with whipped ricotta, roasted garlic and thyme
MEATBALLS$22.00
beef, lamb and pork, tomato gravy, Reggiano, housemade focaccia
KALE SALAD$10.00
citrus vin, almonds, ricotta salata

Salads

WHOLE LEAF CAESAR$15.00
old world dressing, bread crumbs (jumbo shrimp +10)
BURRATA SALAD$22.00
fresh burrata cheese with dressed market produce
TUSCAN GRAINS$24.00
jumbo shrimp, farro, cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, corn and green goddess
THE PLAZA$23.00
roasted chicken, golden beets, pancetta, marcona almonds, goat cheese, honey vin
CHOPPED SALAD$19.00
salami, aged provolone, Castelvetrano olives, piquillo peppers, pepperoncini vin

Sandwiches

CHEESEBURGER$18.00
house ground chuck, aged provolone, Calabrian chilies, arugula, fennel and red onions
FRIED CHICKEN$17.00
provolone, sundried tomato aioli, pickled onions, dressed arugula and fennel
THE COMBO$21.00
thinly sliced Italian charcuterie, fresh mozzarella, LTO, cherry pepper spread, aioli and vin

Pastas

Made in-house

CACIO E PEPE$23.00
bucatini, black pepper and Pecorino
SPICY GEMELLI$24.00
gemelli, spicy vodka sauce, basil and Reggiano
AL LIMONE$26.00
linguine, shrimp, lemon, chives and breadcrumbs
MARSALA TRUMPETS$25.00
trompetti, seasonal mushrooms, garlic and Marsala
BOLOGNESE$28.00
mafaladine, house-made beef, lamb and pork ragu and Reggiano

Entrées

EGGPLANT PARM$24.00
crispy eggplant, fresh mozzarella and our house tomato gravy
MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASS$34.00
pan roasted, with mint gremolata, paired with broccolini
PESTO CRUSTED SALMON$36.00
sourced from Patagonia, filleted in house daily, served with our seasonal vegetable
CHICKEN PICCATA$27.00
lemony chicken, capers and paired with a kale salad
ROASTED CHICKEN$27.00
served over white beans with sausage and sage
NY STRIP STEAK$57.00
broiled USDA Prime, topped with salsa verde, served with heirloom carrots
CENTER CUT FILET$59.00
hand-cut USDA Prime, broiled, served with polenta and broccolini

Sides

POLENTA$9.00
fresh shucked corn and chives
BROCCOLINI$9.00
marcona almonds and Reggiano
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS$9.00
with garlic and thyme
WHITE BEANS$9.00
Italian sausage and sage
HEIRLOOM CARROTS$9.00
whipped ricotta, pistachios
SEASONAL VEGETABLE$9.00
rotating selections

What 255 people are saying

il Bracco - Park Cities reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Il Bracco - Park Cities offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The ambiance is both lively and welcoming, making it ideal for any occasion. Guests rave about dishes like the "crispy artichokes" and "spicy gemelli." Despite occasional seating delays, the "consistent quality" keeps patrons returning.

255 Reviews

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Neal VIP
Dallas5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and wine. Wait was not as long as it often is.
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Eric VIP
Dallas6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time at this happening neighborhood hangout. We never bothered because it’s always VERY full. But now I get what all the buzz is about. The food was exquisite, service was impeccable, and the place was hoppin’. Quite a fun spot on a Friday night if you can get in. Patio looked incredible at sunset, and makes for a picturesque backdrop to make a toast to good food and good friends. If the temp is below 80 this place is hard to beat.
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Hannah
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing !!!!!!! We love it so much best place ever
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Heather VIP
Dallas9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing. Best chicken piccata in town! Staff is always very professional.
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Mary Ann VIP
Dallas32 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
My service score is for the hostess. She would not seat me until my friend was also there. That was not true for a party of 3 before me, they were seated without their entire party. My feedback is two fold, be consistent, treat all parties the same, Second, if for some reason my friend suddenly could not come, I was going to sit to eat whether my she arrived or not. Would you not seat me as a party of 1?
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Mary Jo VIP
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had lunch at Il Bracco on Easter Sunday. We split The Plaza salad and the Pasta al limone. Also, I had a Bracco cocktail which is my favorite! Everything was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. The vibe was upbeat and festive with a warm neighborhood feel. We love Il Bracco. It's a University Park treasure.
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Houston VIP
Los Angeles93 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zach who was our server was MAGNIFICENT! Undoubtedly some of the best service and hospitality we have received anywhere in a long time. Food was terrific as usual but trust me, it is all about the service and hospitality and Zach was a true professional. Please recognize him at your next pre-shift. :)
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Arthur
Dallas17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening. - outdoor seating in April perfect!
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Maliska
Dallas1 review
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was quite delightful and waitstaff was incredibly friendly and very attentive. The sandwich was a hit amongst gentlemen. A little disappointed there wasn't anything to note the special occasion of a birthday being celebrated. A little special touch would have been nice addition to the experience. Why ask and announce it at check-in if it did not matter to the overall experience.
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lee VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food and service. But arrived at 7 for 7 reservation and was seated at 7:25. Restaurant with this quality of food and service should also be able to manage their reservations better as 25 minute wait WITH a reservation is not acceptable
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il Bracco - Park Cities offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 361-0100.

il Bracco - Park Cities is rated 4.8 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 144 times today

8416 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225

Additional information

Cross street
Preston Road and Northwest Highway
Neighborhood
Park Cities
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ilbraccorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(214) 361-0100

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

il Bracco - Park Cities

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About this restaurant

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Starters

SICILIAN CRUDO$23.00

STEAK TARTARE$21.00

CRISPY ARTICHOKES$20.00

HOUSEMADE FOCACCIA$12.00

MEATBALLS$22.00

KALE SALAD$10.00

Salads

WHOLE LEAF CAESAR$15.00

BURRATA SALAD$22.00

TUSCAN GRAINS$24.00

THE PLAZA$23.00

CHOPPED SALAD$19.00

Sandwiches

CHEESEBURGER$18.00

FRIED CHICKEN$17.00

THE COMBO$21.00

Pastas

CACIO E PEPE$23.00

SPICY GEMELLI$24.00

AL LIMONE$26.00

MARSALA TRUMPETS$25.00

BOLOGNESE$28.00

Entrées

EGGPLANT PARM$24.00

MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASS$34.00

PESTO CRUSTED SALMON$36.00

CHICKEN PICCATA$27.00

ROASTED CHICKEN$27.00

NY STRIP STEAK$57.00

CENTER CUT FILET$59.00

Sides

POLENTA$9.00

BROCCOLINI$9.00

SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS$9.00

WHITE BEANS$9.00

HEIRLOOM CARROTS$9.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLE$9.00

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