There’s a common refrain that, for all its talent, Dallas doesn’t have many real Italian restaurants. Via Triozzi aims to change our minds by checking a lot of requisite Italian boxes: an exquisite lasagna, daily house-made pasta and several other well-executed Italian basics. Naturally, there’s an impressive, red-heavy wine selection and a full bar with an inspired assortment of crafted cocktails. Via Triozzi’s space is lovely, with every detail considered, and meals there feel like you’ve been invited into the home of your long-lost Italian family. It all adds up to an Italian restaurant Dallas can be proud of.

Top Pick: Via Triozzi’s lasagna Bolognese is stellar, but we had a butternut squash ravioli on our first visit that was the epitome of fall comfort food in pasta form. If squash is in season and ravioli is on the menu, consider it a must-order. ($$)