13 San Antonio Restaurants You Must Visit This Year

The family that runs this restaurant came from Italy in 1983 and has been serving authentic cuisine from their home country ever since. That means classics like eggplant parmigiana, minestrone soup, pasta primavera, and some of the best pizzas you’ve ever tasted. Even the interior feels like you’ve walked into a vintage Italian restaurant with its red and white tablecloths. It gives you a nice little taste of what Italy has to offer.

If you’re wanting some authentic Texas cuisine, then The Well is the place to visit. Treat yourself to complimentary fresh cornbread while you wait for items like BBQ brisket or chicken fried steak to come to your table. Using traditional Texas techniques, these meats slide right off the bones and melt in your mouth. Wash it down with one of the patented margaritas before you boot scoot the night way.

There’s only one place to go for a fine dining Italian experience, and that’s Aldo’s. Everything on the menu is perfectly crafted and full of flavors that will have you licking the plate clean. You can’t go past the escargot with butter herb garlic sauce or the angel hair pasta with prosciutto, spinach, and a rich Parmigiano sauce. But there are also plenty more options on the menu that look and smell fabulous too.

The phrase Mon Chou Chou is an affectionate French nickname that you give someone who you consider special. After one bite of the delicious French cuisines at this restaurant, you’ll consider this place very special to you. There are so many tasty treats on the menu that you’ll be asking your server for a few more minutes multiple times. Just make sure to save room for dessert so you don’t miss out on one of their classic French patisseries.

You can’t miss this restaurant as it’s literally located in the Pearl Brewery boiler room. The Boiler House is renowned for its unique and inspiring cocktails as well as its unbelievable meals using locally sourced ingredients. You can snack on a sandwich or feast on a steak from the grill. Alternatively, grab a cold beverage and a bowl of their homemade ice cream if you need to cool down from being out in the Texas heat all day.

Everything about Ding How screams authenticity. From the grand fountain greeting you as you walk into the restaurant to the décor in and out of the building. The food is also prepared using traditional cookware and techniques. Even the sauces are prepared daily and delight your tastebuds with their bold flavors. Ding How has includes vegetarian and gluten-free options on the menu so everyone can enjoy their food.

Why not help out the next generation of chefs by dining at Savor. It’s located on the Culinary Institute of America campus and features contemporary American cuisine that uses techniques from around the globe. You can choose to eat in their dining room or on the outdoor deck for some delightful meals and delicious cocktails. They also serve a selection of local craft beers that pair perfectly with many items on the menu.

Since 1969, locals and visitors to San Antonio have been flocking to El Milagrito Café for some authentic Mexican cuisine. You can stop by first thing in the morning for one of their famous breakfast tacos. Alternatively, head over at lunch for an enchilada or one of their giant plates featuring stews, steaks, and a couple of chalupas. Feel free to eat in or take it away with you while you tour the city.

You’ll be able to smell the crispy wood-fired pizzas coming from SoHill Café anywhere around Beacon Hill. The chefs source as many ingredients from the local area as possible and then use them to create a pizza experience like no other. Their tiny neighborhood café provides the perfect cozy feeling you need to be able to sit, enjoy a slice, and a full-bodied glass of red.

Do you want to dine at the best Italian restaurant in San Antonio? The city has spoken and declared that Pompeii Italian Grill is the place to go when you’re craving pasta, pizzas, and dishes like lasagne and cannelloni. Feel free to stop by for a quick bite at lunch or settle in for a delightful supper. Either way, you’re going to get service with a smile.

This restaurant is home to the Italian Margarita. What’s an Italian Margarita, you ask? It’s one of the many reasons to visit Scuzzi’s. Not only does it feature unique cocktails to be enjoyed after a long day, but they also serve some of the finest Italian ever to grace a plate. You’ll find meals featuring pasta, seafood, chicken, and many other authentic ingredients that are prepared to perfection and pair perfectly with their signature cocktail.

Wednesdays are the perfect day to visit Volare as this is when they celebrate the classic Spanish dish paella. However, if you’re not a fan of this meal, then you’ll find plenty of authentic Italian cuisine on the menu here too. There’s parmigiana, pizzas, pasta, and more that taste as good as they smell. Just be sure to make room for one of their elegant cannolis for dessert. Check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

You can’t leave San Antonio before stopping by this dining institution. The origins of the M.K. Davis Restaurant go back to the 1950s where it was nothing but a few picnic tables and a great place to grab a beer. But today, it serves crispy hot dogs, fried pollock, and their famous chicken fried steak. However, it’s also still a great place to stop by and grab a beer.