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1. La Stella Cucina Verace
4.8
Exceptional(926)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Arts District
Booked 44 times today
La Stella Cucina Verace is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant. The name Verace, meaning "authentic" in Italian, reflects the essence of the family who immigrated from Naples, Italy, to Texas. Now rooted in the Lone Star State, the name La Stella ("The Star") symbolizes their journey. The family's goal in opening La Stella was simply to share their generational passion for authentic, verace (quality-driven) Italian recipes, complemented by warm Southern Italian hospitality.*We are a cashless restaurant. For your convenience, we accept all major credit and debit cards.*Valet parking is available every night conveniently in front of our restaurant.
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2. Tei-An
4.7
Exceptional(70)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Arts District
Booked 9 times today
Chef Teiichi Sakurai, well-known as the founder of Teppo (1995) and Tei Tei (1998), opened Tei-An in 2008 at One Arts Plaza. Chef Sakurai continues the pursuit of introducing authentic Japanese culinary culture to Dallas through ancient techniques and years of mastering the fragile and sophisticated soba noodle. Called "The crown jewel of Japanese dining in Dallas" by former Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Leslie Brenner, Tei-An continues to induct diners into the art of dining at a traditional, yet modern, Japanese soba noodle house.
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3. Purepecha
4.9
Exceptional(176)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mexican • Deep Ellum
Booked 6 times today
Offering a 4 course tasting menu in the front dining room and a 7 course tasting menu in the communal chefs kitchen table. Service is provided entirely by the Rojas Family. The family will prepare the food from scratch, explain it and serve it. The menu showcases dishes of Michoacan, Mexico featuring both traditional and international ingredients, flair and flavors. Experience brought to you by chef Regino Rojas, multi time nominated chef for James Beard Award and numerous accolades all together. Purepecha was named Best Tasting Menu by D Magazine August 2024 issue, named Best Restaurant by D magazine December 2023 issue. Please contact us directly for groups up to 14 people. Due to the varied nature of the menu we are unable to accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescatarian requests. 24 hour notice of allergies or dining restrictions is required, add them in the notes at the time of reservation.Please read details on our strict cancellation policy before finalizing booking.
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4. The Mayors House By Selda
4.7
Exceptional(358)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oak Cliff
Booked 41 times today
The Mayor’s House By Selda is NOW OPEN! A full service restaurant in the historic The Mayors House home in Bishop Arts District in Dallas’ Oak Cliff. Led by acclaimed chef, Habip Kargin, and serving delicious dishes, kebab, a variety of fish, pilaf, pide, pistachio desserts, and more! We have a patio off the front of the restaurant where we offer hookah. We also have a small patio upstairs with great downtown views. Downstairs we have a full bar, a place for special events.
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5. Yardbird Table & Bar - Dallas
4.7
Exceptional(2994)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor
Booked 55 times today
At Yardbird, our famous fried chicken is the heart of our Southern hospitality, celebrated by culinary giants like James Beard and Bon Appétit. Our menu reflects cherished family recipes and genuine warmth, capturing the essence of Southern charm. From our vibrant Miami Beach origins to our global expansion, we've remained committed to culinary excellence, honoring timeless American classics while embracing innovation.
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6. Restaurant Beatrice
4.8
Exceptional(391)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
Booked 14 times today
James Beard Award Finalist for "Best New Restaurant" in the US. "Restaurant of the Year" by Eater Dallas and "Best New Restaurants" by D Magazine. Restaurant Beatrice is a contemporary Cajun/Creole restaurant that celebrates the magic of Louisianan cuisine and hospitality. Find yourself sitting amidst a fleur-de-lys wallpapered dining room in a renovated charming Craftsman home as you enjoy a seasonal, changing menu originating from the creativity and heirloom recipes of Cajun Chef Michelle Carpenter.Beatrice achieved Platinum Level Green Business Certification with the city. Operations make considerations for the environment, all people, and our community. We work closely with local farmers and we compost 100% of food waste. Nearly everything is scratch-made, from andouille sausage to citrus stock used in drinks. Serving traditional dining indoor and seafood boils on the patio, our mission is Bienvenue to All!
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7. 400 Gradi
4.4
Awesome(1635)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 19 times today
400 Gradi is an authentic Italian restaurant with rave reviews praising its 'authentic homemade Italian food' and 'real Italian food and pizza'. The restaurant's commitment to traditional preparation methods, as seen in their Neapolitan pizza and homemade pasta, further solidifies its authenticity.
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8. Feng Shui Fine Asian Cuisine
4.8
Exceptional(104)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Uptown
Booked 21 times today
Feng Shui Fine Asian Cuisine offers authentic Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine in a refined setting designed to nourish both body and spirit.
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9. Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(3032)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Downtown
Booked 44 times today
FIVE STAR CUISINE IN a relaxed TEXAS ATMOSPHEREThe Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse claims its true Texas Heritage from the Y.O. Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. The authentic décor and menu are inspired by our namesake and is pure Texas at its finest.Winner of the best Steakhouse in Dallas 2021, 2022, and 2023
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10. RJ Mexican Cuisine
4.0
Excellent(385)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
RJ Mexican Cuisine takes pride in providing the best authentic Mexican food, best authentic Scratch Mexican Kitchen, Unique recipes from all eight culinary regions of Mexico featuring great Steaks, Seafood, Salads, Chicken, Ribs and Quail in the Historic West End, Dallas. Enjoy great patio dinning with Dallas, skyline view. Our Executive Chef Ronald Von Hatten, and General Manager Jay Khan are working hard to make sure, that our guests have the most delightful and memorable dining experience in Dallas. RJ Mexican Cuisine prepares fresh authentic Mexican food daily. RJ Mexican Cuisine is locally owned and operated under General Manager: Jay Khan & Executive Chef: Ronald Von Hatten.
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