Italian Restaurants in OKC
From old-school red sauce joints to modern spins on marinara mainstays, Oklahoma City’s Italian restaurants offer a world of flavor. If you’re craving pasta, pizza or a prime steak, these are some of the best spots to find authentic Italian food in OKC.
A Taste of Italy
Although Flip’s Wine Bar & Trattoria describes itself as a modest “red sauce joint,” this longstanding staple (open since 1985) delivers so much more than marinara. The eclectic, kitschy restaurant has all the classic comforts, like spaghetti & meatballs and margherita pizzas, along with a vast menu of Italian nachos, pesto dumplings, tortellini salad and more.
Decorated with lush plants and a colorful palette of coral and teal, Malfi Enoteca is like an Aperol Spritz in restaurant form. Vintage photos of couples riding Vespas on the Italian coast set the scene for a menu of tomato toast, arancini and bucatini with pesto cream. Spritzy cocktails and Italian wines round out the vacation vibe.
A downtown staple, Patrono serves upscale casual Italian fare from acclaimed chef Jonathan Krell. The seasonal, shareable menus showcase exciting novelties like bone-in pork chops with sweet potato caponata and jumbo lump crab puttanesca, all served in a cozy space with a robust wine list.
With a name meaning “simple restaurant,” Osteria delivers refined renditions of classic Italian dishes, in a Plaza District space that feels fun and authentic, right down to the red-and-white checkered tablecloths. Chef Jonathon Stranger hits all the high notes, from homemade fried mozzarella and linguini with clams to meatball subs and beef Milanese.
For pasta and martinis in a chic, modern setting, check out Elisabetta. The gorgeous restaurant offers a modern twist on Italian dishes, including lobster tortelloni and cacio e pepe panelles, in a stylish and bustling dining room. To drink, try the olive oil-washed martini.
Mary Eddy’s Italian Grill blends sophistication with an easygoing charm, offering a dining experience where premium steaks and chops meet house-made pastas like lasagna and shrimp scampi. The menu is complemented by a drink selection focused on classic martinis and Italian wines.
For upscale Italian in cozy confines, enjoy a meal at Piatto Italian Kitchen. The seasonal menu changes often, keeping things fresh with everything from roasted gnocchi and escargots to chicken stuffed with walnut pesto.
One of the best OKC pizza spots, Pizzeria Gusto, is the first in town to specialize in Neapolitan pizza. Open since 2015, the crowd-pleasing restaurant is still going strong, using an oven hand-built in Naples to cook pizzas both classic (like margherita) and seasonal (like butternut squash). The menu offers something for everyone, and the back patio is a hidden gem.
An old-school Italian restaurant decorated with black-and-white photos, Vito’s Ristorante is the kind of place where groups gather over giant portions of eggplant parmesan and couples can do their best Lady and the Tramp impression over spaghetti & meatballs. The deep Italian wine list has plenty of bottles for pairing.
Classic and contemporary go hand in hand at Stella Modern Italian Cuisine, a Midtown cornerstone that offers familiar favorites, like wood-fired clam pizzas and pasta carbonara, along with seasonal standouts and shareable plates in a sleek yet cozy environment. Hungry yet? Explore the options below to find more Italian restaurants in OKC.
