Top Best Italian Restaurants in Calaveras Lake

"Paesanos has been around for a long time and has several locations throughout town. Old World charm invigorates this San Antonio favorite, to which diners return again and again for sinfully delicious Italian eats. Shrimp Paesano is undoubtedly the favorite - think tender shrimp and pasta flavored by a luscious garlic-lemon sauce."

"The reputation of Battalion, a new American Italian restaurant, precedes it as one of the three outstanding restaurants launched by Andrew Goodman and Chef Stefan Bowers. Located in a historic building in Southtown that was once a fire station, it has since been transformed into one of the coolest, classiest joints in town. With exacting modern Italian dishes and a true Italian pasta chef making housemade pasta every day, Battalion should be at the top of everyone's list for dinner or even a few cocktails and appetizers before a night out."

"The reputation of Battalion, a new American Italian restaurant, precedes it as one of the three outstanding Andrew Goodman and Chef Stefan Bowers restaurants in San Antonio. This is their newest incarnation, and what a delight!. Located in a historic building in Southtown that was once a fire station, it has since been transformed into one of the coolest, classiest joints in town."

"Southtown's crown jewel had long been Firehouse #7 – better known as 'The Rock' – and while it may have lost this designation for a bit, it’s easily earned it back with the opening..."

"Julian's New York Style Pizza is an eatery best known for its delicious thin crust pizzas, but the menu also offers a wide variety of other Italian favorites including appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, subs and sandwiches, and entrees. Everything is made from scratch, and when it comes to the pizzas and pastas, diners can choose from one of the house specialty options or choose their favorite toppings from an extensive selection. Julian's is open every day of the week for both lunch and dinner."

"Order a classic pizza, salad or pasta dish, or take advantage of family meal options that include lasagna or pasta and salad for six. There’s also a dough kit so you can make your own pizza at home. Julian’s has three locations offering curbside pickup."

"Inspired by their rich French heritage, Parisian natives Sylvain and Sylvie Nykiel established Saveurs 209 in San Antonio to share their passion for French cuisine with everyone and bring a little slice of France to Texas. Saveurs 209 boasts a menu of contemporary French cuisine with dishes such as starters of fig and mushrooms carpaccio with bucheron goat cheese and hazelnuts and warm toasted foie gras set in a black and red berries coulis with dry meringue with juniper. Entrées (mains) range from roasted monkfish, clams, and shellfish served with fingerling potatoes and leeks in a kaffir lime emulsion, roasted Maine lobster served with sautéed fennel and anise star, and Angus beef tenderloin with butternut squash pureé, shaved mushrooms, and pumpkin seed jus."

"For fine dining in the heart of La Villita where you'll find an array of cute shops and boutiques, try the Fig Tree. This classy yet quaint little restaurant offers exceptional food, servers dressed in suits, tableside bottle service, a lovely complimentary amuse bouche before your entrée and a patio with a beautiful view of the riverwalk. This European-style restaurant is known for its impeccable food."

"La Villita, one of San Antonio’s most historic neighborhoods, has been transformed into a Historic Arts Village, featuring an eclectic assortment of galleries, shops, and restaurants, as well as one Little Church. Though small, there’s a beautiful simplicity to the Little Church’s subdued take on the Gothic Revival style, especially as lit by the central, stained-glass window. The church was built by German Methodists in 1879, and credit for much of the craftsmanship within it is given to a Norwegian sailor named Olaf."

"La Villita was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city’s first neighborhoods. Nestled on the south bank of the San Antonio River Walk, this historical district has been lovingly restored, with charm oozing out of every building's nook, cranny, and crevice. You’ll find nearly 30 shops and galleries offering distinctive handmade crafts from some of San Antonio’s most renowned artists."

"Within the historic district of La Villita lies some of the best shopping and dining right in the heart of San Antonio. Located on the south bank of the River… Read More"

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"Ranging from its opulent shops to restaurants, North Star Mall is a must-go attraction while visiting San Antonio. The shopping mall is conveniently located in the city’s Uptown District, at the intersection of Loop 410 and San Pedro Avenue. It’s a one-stop-shop for a shopping spree and sampling delicious Texan food."

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"It's not unusual for people to get 'dressed up' when shopping at North Star Mall. Sometimes it's fun to meet your friends for mimosas at The Cheesecake Factory on Sunday mornings. Maybe you just can't get enough of M.A.C. cosmetics or BCBG Max Azria is your place."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Enter this restaurant and you may feel that you were magically transported to Japan, complete with traditional floor seating. Besides the ambiance, the establishment also serves tasty sushi."