il Bracco - Park Cities

4.8

189 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 151 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Hot spot

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.

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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 189 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dallas - Fort Worth
Italian
Dallas - Fort Worth
Most Booked
Dallas
Italian
Dallas
Most Booked

Review summary

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Il Bracco - Park Cities offers an exceptional dining experience with a "great atmosphere" and consistently delicious food. Known for its "exceptional quality and service," the restaurant serves standout dishes like "crispy artichokes," "meatballs," and "spicy gemelli." While reservations are recommended due to its high popularity, the ambiance and attentive staff make every visit worthwhile.

191 Reviews

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Candice VIP
Dallas7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat on the patio and had a lovely lunch, including appetizers and desserts. Highly recommend the carrots and the ice cream sundae.
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Terrie VIP
Dallas48 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great table outside - with the heater on! Our servers were friendly, efficient and professional. A very enjoyable time with friends. We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas1 review
2.0
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had a 7:30 reservation. Didn’t get seated till 8:05. The manager was aware of the situation and checked on us and brought us a glass of
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Sam VIP
Dallas15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best - it is still my favorite restaurant. It was a bit noisier than normal
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Diane
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Il Bracco is the perfect place to have a business lunch, the staff is always courteous, the ambience is great and I especially the round booths in the corner which is perfect for having a meaningful discussion. Sometimes the parking is problematic but today it was a snap. The patio is great too!
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Al VIP
Miami3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Our waiter was very friendly, kind and gave us great recommendations.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a little bit of a longer wait time but staff was amazing. Every dish was savory and the cocktails were delicious. (Asti 76 is a must) Our first time here but not our last! La vita è bella
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brittany VIP
Dallas8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic, but could use a little larger waiting area.
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Rebecca VIP
Dallas9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fabulous! Totally delicious food and incredible service. THE place to dine!
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Janice VIP
Dallas31 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not sure why ill Barco uses a reservation system when we still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. This has happened to us two other times as well. Maybe they should consider using time limits on their reservations to increase turnover.
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FAQs

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 189 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 151 times today

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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

il Bracco - Park Cities

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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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