Chef David Uygur’s Bishop Arts restaurant has earned a loyal following of devoted diners since opening in 2010. It remains one of the city’s hardest tables to score, thanks to pitch-perfect charcuterie and more rustic Italian fare — and a terrifically intimate dining room. The menu changes frequently, and seeking guidance from the staff is recommended.

This stunning space in Downtown Fort Worth has classics on the menu but the real things to try are its big swings. Like in Italy, many dishes include wild game and seasonal ingredients, but since we’re in Texas the chef focuses on what’s available here. Sometimes that means stretching the boundaries and creating a venison osso bucco or using brisket in the bolognese, but the inventiveness is what makes it so darned interesting.

This old-school Italian joint features a menu of classics and, on weekends, a live piano player. So vibe with the classics: prosciutto e melone, capelli d’angelo alla pescatora (angel hair pasta with baby clams, shrimp, mussels, and calamari in tomato sauce), and shrimp scampi. It also serves excellent filets and an assortment of veal cuts.

Tim Love’s venture into fine Italian dining in Fort Worth caused quite a stir with it’s no-cell phone policy. Evoking New York’s Little Italy, it offers Lobster Alison, veal chop with parmesan, and branzino — all the classics.

This spot in the Arts District is well known to symphony and opera season ticket holders, but it’s actually a hidden gem of excellent Italian food. Try the Pappardelle Stellari with Wagyu bolognese, the classic Pollo al Marsala, or the slow braised veal ossobuco. Do not skip the dessert menu here, it’s stunning.

All the classic red sauce options are available at this Dallas outpost from Mario Carbone, but there are some adventurous options also. Try the trio of prosciutto with freshly-made mozzarella, the ink squid ravioli with lobster both inside the pasta and in the sauce, and save room for the lemony cheesecake.

At this East Dallas legend, score sandwiches, wine, cream-filled cannoli, and more goodness straight from Italy. In addition to the prepared items, find a bounty of Italian groceries and a case packed with enough cured meats to satisfy any charcuterie junkie. Have a glass of wine while you shop.

Looking to keep it affordable? That’s what this spot is all about. Order up plates of pasta, which is customizable to your taste, for around $15, apps and salads at $9, and panini for around $12. Wine and sangria are about $6 to $8 per glass. It also serves a weekend brunch menu.

The first restaurant of chef Julian Barsotti’s dining empire, Nonna has served some of Highland Park’s finest Italian fare since 2006. Stunning entrees including white clam pizza, tortellini di ricotta, and options cooked over the wood-fired grill that change seasonally.

This Preston Center restaurant is sharply focused on classic Italian dishes. Don’t miss the housemade focaccia, an old-school Caesar salad made with full leaves of iceberg lettuce, spicy gemelli, and crispy eggplant parm. Note that there is a business casual dress code.

The restaurant on top of Eataly in NorthPark Mall has an edge, what with an Italian food market below to supply it. Head in for a slew of Italian classics, including grilled grilled branzino, lamb skewers, and housemade-spinach pappardelle with a mushroom ragu.