Via Triozzi opened last year on Greenville Avenue, but for chef and owner Leigh Hutchinson, the restaurant was 17 years in the making. It's the Italian restaurant much of Dallas craves, with authentic old-world flavors presented in a casually classy and inviting space. Start with some wine from Via Triozzi's impressive list of accessible reds and whites, then sit back and let Hutchinson make you feel right at home with handcrafted pasta, seasonal vegetables and, if you're up for it, a splurge-worthy bistecca alla Fiorentina porterhouse for two that will leave you speechless with delight.

Leigh Hutchinson’s Via Triozzi is the ideal neighborhood restaurant, with a warm atmosphere, friendly service and the kind of comforting food you want to eat three times per week. Standout starters include the coccoli, which combines crispy dough, stracchino cheese and 20-month prosciutto, and the grilled zucchini with whipped ricotta, pistachios and herb oil. From there, move onto fresh pastas like the linguine with clams, tagliatelle al ragù or the lasagna loaded with bolognese, bechamel and pecorino romano.

A breath of fresh air on our Italian scene, Via Triozzi is at its best serving the simplest dishes: grilled Romano beans and onions on a bed of white bean puree, fresh zucchini and ricotta, spring veggie agnolotti, and a “deconstructed” cannoli dessert that is much better—and more traditional—than you are thinking after seeing the word “deconstructed.” Wines are expertly chosen and served. The restaurant hopes to open a rooftop patio this fall to take full advantage of its Greenville space.

In 2023, Dallasite Leigh Hutchinson debuted one of the best new Italian restaurants in the city, Via Triozzi, in Lower Greenville. The concept boasts authentic, handmade pasta and a fresh seasonal menu with dishes like arancini, bistecca alla fiorentina, and Hutchinson’s specialty, lasagne al Forno. The plan was always to open a rooftop lounge above the restaurant, the terraza, and now that day is finally coming up.

Via Triozzi is the kind of Italian place where you sit at the bar and get talked into a second plate of pasta. They’ll tell you it’s because they just made it fresh, and you’ll believe them. The cacio e pepe is salty and rich in a way that feels vaguely inappropriate for a Tuesday.

Via Triozzi in Dallas is a hidden gem for authentic Italian cuisine. With a charming ambiance and flavorful dishes, this restaurant is a must-visit for any Italian food lover. Their homemade pastas and signature sauces will transport you straight to Italy.

Greenville Avenue restaurant Via Triozzi is far from one of the most expensive restaurants on this list. But it would be a great place to celebrate an occasion. Owner Leigh Hutchinson and her chefs have created a menu that’s fun to eat through as a group.

Another Italian joint on this list, the decor of Via Triozzi is gorgeous. We went on a double date here, which was a good idea because the portions are huge, so it’s wise to share. All the pastas are handmade and there’s an extensive Italian wine list.

Le Margot (2nd) and 61 Osteria (4th) in Fort Worth and Quarter Acre (3rd) and Via Triozzi (8th) in Dallas made the rankings, while Naminohama in Dallas received honorable mention.

Italian restaurant on Greenville Avenue from first-timer Leigh Hutchinson features house-made pastas, fresh pulled mozzarella, antipasti, and salads that change with the seasons.