Americans love Italian food, especially old country recipes passed down through the generations. From the moment you enter the restaurant, the aroma of fresh herbs, steaming vegetables, and olive oil awakens the senses to blend invitingly with the ambiance. Relax and prepare for a fabulous meal. Here are the top four Italian restaurants in Fredericksburg, Texas. more Pasta Bella Restaurant If you love pasta, you'll love Pasta Bella. Located at 103 S. Llano St., enjoy a variety of daily specials like Monday's spaghetti with meatballs or Friday's Fettuccine Alfredo. Enjoy the taste of fresh, homemade food such as the signature Artichoke Bella with a lemon spinach cream sauce for dipping or order from the classics, including lasagna or manicotti. There's even a low-carb menu for those of you that are watching their intake. Order a glass of wine or a beer with your meal, and don't forget dessert. The triple layer chocolate mousse is scrumptious. West End Pizza Company Located at 232 W. Main St., West End Pizza Company offers enormous portions of all your pizza and pasta favorites. Come in and enjoy live music on the patio and spend some time in the all-ages game room. The extensive menu runs the gamut of Italian classics, including sandwiches and salads, and there's also a full bar stocked with local beer, wine, and spirits. Start your meal with an appetizer, such as delicious fried calamari then order up a signature pizza. The West End offers bold flavors everyone will love from the homemade sauce to loads of pepperoni, Canadian bacon, and Italian sausage. Refresh your palate with a fruit smoothie or sample a sweet treat for dessert. The turtle cheesecake is top-notch. Gennaro's Trattoria Family owned and operated, Gennaro's Trattoria dishes up only traditional Italian recipes, arising from Naples, and handed down for three generations. Everything on the upscale menu is made from fresh ingredients such as the melenzane parmigiana featuring a lightly breaded eggplant or the Bistecca Fiorentina that's a black Angus ribeye served with grilled shrimp and Fettuccine Primavera. Gennaro's touts a terrific selection of wines and a scenic location nestled in the beautiful Texas hill country. Have a seat on the incredible outdoor patio with breathtaking views of the rolling hills nearby. Why not finish the experience with a cannoli or a bowl of gelato? Mr. Gatti's Pizza If you're looking for yummy Italian food, games, and good fun for the whole family, head to Mr. Gatti's at 2931 S. State Highway 16. Bring the entire crew and share the love with a buffalo chicken pizza and a plate of veggies off the expansive salad buffet. There's also cheesy garlic breadsticks, chicken wings, and pepperoni rolls to tempt your taste buds. Italian food is loaded with bold flavors and plenty of healthy ingredients. It's easy to understand why so many of us crave these delicious, classic dishes. Which Fredericksburg based Italian restaurant will you try first? Use this list of four top choices to kick start your culinary adventure today. Image via Pixabay.com by RitaE
