Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in San Antonio? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Zanzenberg Tavern

5.0

5 (54)

$30 and under

American

Comfort

About the restaurant

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Top review

Gill

Dined 3 days ago

This is my favorite restaurant, I love the dining experience, great food and exemplary service. It’s a friendly environment and I always feel very welcome and comfortable at this restaurant. I have introduced my friends and feel confident that they will enjoy the Zanzenberg Tavern as much as I do. Anthony and Edward are awesome hosts. We’re lucky to have them in the Hill Country.

Brunetta Tinto & Pasta

4.8

4.8 (81)

$30 and under

Italian

Mcallen

About the restaurant

Located in central McAllen Convention Center next to Kumori. We aim to serve the finest Italian cuisine in the heart of McAllen, while also providing an elevated style of service to all our guests. Come and enjoy our signature pasta dishes featuring our very own in house handmade pasta. A cuisine fit to entice any palette, did we mention our focaccia is made fresh to order every time?

"La nostra casa è la tua casa!" - Brunetta Tinto & Pasta

Top review

ANA

Dined 3 days ago

Brunetta is always a good experience! The pizzas and salads are outstanding.

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PAPPARDELLE BOSCAIOLA

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LASAGNA EMILIANA

Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba

4.8

4.8 (33)

$30 and under

Mexican

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

Discover a unique dining experience that marries the bold and spicy flavors of Mexican cuisine with the soulful and vibrant tastes of Cuba. Located in Alamo Heights, we offer a menu that celebrates this exciting culinary fusion. Our cozy restaurant, adorned with an elegant tropical decor, provides the perfect setting for enjoying our innovative dishes.

Every dish on our menu is a harmonious blend of two rich culinary traditions. We pride ourselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to deliver a memorable dining experience that transports your taste buds to a world where Mexico and Cuba come together.

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TammyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food is completely amazing! It was so good I went back a second time in the same week! Only drawback is that the music and acoustics make the whole place very loud. Still not enough of a deterrent to not go back. I'll go back as often as I can.

Albi's Vite Leon Springs

4.6

4.6 (137)

$30 and under

Italian

Leon Springs

About the restaurant

Inspired by our roots on the Adriatic Coast, our family opened Albi’s Vite Italian Kitchen to serve authentic homemade Italian dishes like scratch-made Lasagna, mouthwatering Shrimp Alfredo, or creamy Chicken Florentine. Pair any dish with our extensive wine menu, or follow it with decadent tiramisu for the perfect final course.

We are so proud to serve our San Antonio community. Our restaurant will always be as warm and inviting as our own home. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for anything you need.

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Dr. The-Hiep

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, great service and great ownership/management. Will dine in again!

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Best Happy Hour in Leon Springs!

Ravello Italian Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (33)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stone Oak

About the restaurant

Ravello’s is a distinguished Italian steakhouse offering an exceptional fine dining experience in San Antonio. Combining authentic Italian flavors with top-tier steaks and Coastal Seafood Options, the restaurant is dedicated to impeccable service and a sophisticated atmosphere. Under the leadership of owners Erick and Dina Martinez, Director of Operations Miguel Saiz, Executive Chef Jose Osorio, and a talented team, Ravello’s delivers a culinary journey that celebrates Italy’s rich heritage. With expert cocktails by Executive Mixologist Kendall Rice, every visit promises an unforgettable dining experience.

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Monica

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food, excellent service and enjoyable ambience! Priscilla was fantastic! Ask for her when you stop by.

Luce Ristorante E Enoteca

4.5

4.5 (1204)

$30 and under

Italian

Medical Center

About the restaurant

Founded in 2006, Luce is a local favorite featuring many traditional dishes. Flavors which often bring our guests back to their best memories of Italian specialties.

My goal for this restaurant to create a warm environment for all guests that is typical of a true Italian heritage.

Our menu consists of many Buonincontri family recipes and recipes brought back from travel to Italy.

Fresh fish, meats and produce expound throughout Luce's offerings and a focus on the finest ingredients are what make Luce special.

House made Gnocchi, Italian rice balls and homemade Mozzarella are just a few examples our passion for the finest Italian food.The word Enoteca means wine library. The walls of the entire restaurant are covered with wine bottles as you would expect books to cover the walls of a library. Wine is a very important part of an experience at Luce, with over 125 choices from our wine list available to you.

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Raul

Dined 2 days ago

We enjoyed the happy hour menu, both food and drinks. Our server Geronimo was very good, attentive and his timing on everything was perfect. We really liked the meatballs, seafood salad, arancini, salami and cheeses, calamari, sauteed shrimp with lemon cream sauce, and the mussels. They were all outstanding. We will go again, especially for happy hour.

SILO Prime

4.5

4.5 (2359)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Led by Chef Gary Boatman, SILO PRIME is a modern steakhouse offering a dynamic fine-dining experience. Featuring the highest quality PRIME Beef from Allen Brothers of Chicago, the menu features best-in-class quality, including Tristan Island Lobster and Texas-raised Akaushi beef.

Our impeccable chef-driven cuisine, extensive wine list and exceptional hospitality is sure to bring delight to all your senses. Enjoy creative, world-class cuisine served with meticulous attention to detail in a casual yet elegant dining environment.

SILO PRIME offers access to the Rooftop Terrace featuring a wrap - around stunning view of downtown San Antonio.

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BrandonVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

We have a wonderful experience every time we dine here. Bernie the pianist on Friday is the icing on the cake. Highly recommend for a special night out or business dinner.

La Fogata Alamo Heights

4.4

4.4 (170)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

La Fogata Cantina is officially open seven days a week and we look forward to serving you for all of your lunch and dinner needs. With indoor and outdoor seating as well as private dining options available we have the perfect place for you. Accepting reservations for parties of 5 or more in the main dining room. Bartop and patio seating done on a first come first served basis. Call us with any questions or to book private events direct with us.

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CareyVIP

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Amazing!! Perfect spot for Christmas Eve Dinner!!!

Nixtamali Molino Comedor

4.3

4.3 (16)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Nixtamal is a traditional maiz process that has been a staple for Mexican food since the Mesoamerican cultures. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Nixtamali Molino + Comedor is a unique Mexican culinary experience bringing flavors from different regions of Mexico like: Mexico City, Yucatan, Oaxaca among other Northern regions of Mexico.

Over the years, the value of corn has deteriorated, and our main objective is to revive and maintain this value in Mexican gastronomy. Nixtamali Molino Comedor is an authentic and regional Mexican cuisine in the United States. More than a restaurant, we offer an experience that takes you to Mexico with its flavors and, with the nixtamal process, to pre-Hispanic times.

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Celeste

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was delicious. It was a bit cold although the space heaters helped. The presentation of the Nixtamali tequila shot was such a nice surprise and fairly priced for the 2oz pour. Excellent over all!

Chase's Place Cocktails + Kitchen

4.1

4.1 (140)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

Chase’s Place Cocktails + Kitchen is a craft cocktail bar and small plates kitchen located in the heart of historic, downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. Chase coined the phrase ‘Craft Cocktails for Common Humanity’ because the cozy cocktail bar (originally a home built in 1939) was developed to foster a sense of community through interesting drinks and shareable food. A small rotating menu centers around creative options served tapas/family style. Featured in 'Texas Whiskey Book' and 'Texas Cocktails, Second Edition' guests of Chase's enjoy a wide variety of spirits (including non-alcoholic options), over 100 whiskies, and a selection of Texas-grown wines.

Top review

Denise

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

This was our first time to Chase’s Place. We had reservations so we were seated immediately. We did notice couples without reservations taking advantage of bar service. They have a different menu on Open Table than at the restaurant. It’s a small menu, but everything we saw at other tables looked great. We ordered the fish & chips as well as the hill country chicken. Both were amazing! We had the chocolate cake for dessert. It was huge! The taste was just ok. I would try something else next time. We will definitely be back.

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