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5.0
Exceptional(164)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mexican • Deep Ellum
Offering a 4 course tasting menu in the front dining room and a 7 course tasting menu in the communal chefs kitchen table. The menu showcases dishes of Michoacan, Mexico featuring both traditional and international ingredients, flair and flavors. Experience brought to you by chef Regino Rojas, multi time nominated chef for James Beard Award and numerous accolades all together. Purepecha was named Best Tasting Menu by D Magazine August 2024 issue, named Best Restaurant by D magazine December 2023 issue. Please contact us directly for groups up to 14 people. Unable to accommodate to vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian, these requests will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding. No shows and cancellations with less than 72 hours notice will be charged a $120-$180 cancellation fee per person. Online cancellation cut off is 72 hours before the reservation and not able to be cancelled. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone or email. Thank you for respecting our policy
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4.8
Exceptional(842)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Arts District
Booked 32 times today
La Stella Cucina Verace is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant. The name Verace, meaning "authentic" in Italian, reflects the essence of the family who immigrated from Naples, Italy, to Texas. Now rooted in the Lone Star State, the name La Stella ("The Star") symbolizes their journey. The family's goal in opening La Stella was simply to share their generational passion for authentic, verace (quality-driven) Italian recipes, complemented by warm Southern Italian hospitality.*We are a cashless restaurant. For your convenience, we accept all major credit and debit cards.*Valet parking is available every night conveniently in front of our restaurant.
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4.7
Exceptional(1103)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mexican • Design District
Booked 153 times today
We are craftsmen of Mexican food and drink, serving heritage recipes for beloved Mexican favorites from generations past, evolved through bold flavors, and made with the highest quality ingredients.
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4.8
Exceptional(38)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Arts District
Booked 25 times today
Chef Teiichi Sakurai, well-known as the founder of Teppo (1995) and Tei Tei (1998), opened Tei-An in 2008 at One Arts Plaza. Chef Sakurai continues the pursuit of introducing authentic Japanese culinary culture to Dallas through ancient techniques and years of mastering the fragile and sophisticated soba noodle. Called "The crown jewel of Japanese dining in Dallas" by former Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Leslie Brenner, Tei-An continues to induct diners into the art of dining at a traditional, yet modern, Japanese soba noodle house.
A photo of Mercat Bistro restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1228)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French • Uptown
Booked 28 times today
Mercat Bistro is Paris without the passport. Its transitional yet eternally international ambiance makes Mercat an alluring morning, noon, and night destination to the savvy, well-traveled businessperson to the art-inclined couple seeking a romantic evening. Nestled within Harwood District, Mercat Bistro is a contemporary French Bistro in Uptown Dallas serving Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Daily. To see full our availability of reservations times, please visit mercatbistro.com
A photo of Dolce Riviera restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1491)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Uptown
Booked 56 times today
Inspired by summer vacations along the Italian Riviera, the scent of fresh lemon trees, the Italian fashion, the sea breeze, and the unmatched taste of fresh pasta paired with full bodied wines.
A photo of The Rustic Dallas restaurant
4.4
Awesome(53)
Price: Moderate
• American • Uptown
Booked 36 times today
At The Rustic, we proudly serve American food with a culinary flair. Every dish is crafted from fresh ingredients right in the heart of Dallas. Enjoy a diverse selection of authentic Texas beers, wines, and spirits, or handcrafted mocktails. Come by for great food and live music, and soak in the vibrant ambiance from our award-winning patio. For larger group dining of more than ten, just give our team a call-we're here to help make your gathering a memorable one!
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4.8
Exceptional(114)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Dallas
Booked 50 times today
El Carlos Elegante is a Mexican-inspired eatery that is open for dinner service and showcases beloved Latin cooking traditions through the chef team’s talent and creativity. Patrons can enjoy large cuts of high-end, Argentinian-style wood-fired meats and fish, a stunning crudo selection, house-made tortillas, as well as traditional masa-based dishes relevant to the heart of Mexico. The restaurant also features a seasonal craft cocktail menu and a standout Mezcal program, as well as a global list of wines and champagnes.
A photo of Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1266)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Lakewood / White Rock Lake
Booked 53 times today
Mot Hai Ba has been an East Dallas staple since 2013, offering a seasonal menu inspired by locally sourced farms and ingredients, as well as influences from France, Asia & Italy. Our original location in Lakewood offers a cozy, intimate dining room, and a lovely enclosed patio for your enjoyment.Due to our limited seating capacity we ask that guests adhere to the following reservation timeframes:parties of 1 to 2 guests - 1 hour 45 minutes .2 to 4 guests - 2 hours . 5 guests and up - 2.5 hours . Parties of 5 and larger must call the restaurant to reserve, as a credit card hold will be required.
A photo of Hudson House - Lakewood restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(294)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Lakewood / White Rock Lake
Booked 93 times today
With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."

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  • Kimberly
    Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Loved our server. Food was great. Margarita was awesome. Chocolate cake wasn’t that good though. The ambience was very nice. Overall wonderful experience. Will come back again and bring friends.
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    The MexicanPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Design District
    4.7
  • Natasha
    Austin •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We visited this restaurant for a New Year’s dinner and enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere. The staff is very professional and knowledgeable. They offer a wide selection of foods and beverages. We particularly loved the premium chef’s sushi selection and the udon noodles, both of which were fantastic. You can choose to make this a more expensive meal for an upscale date night, or opt for more affordable options. We will definitely be back!
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    Tei-AnPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Arts District
    4.8
  • Jana
    Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We love this place. Lovely brunch and the cocktails are great too.
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    Mercat BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French• Uptown
    4.5
  • Maggie
    Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Dec 2024
    What an exceptional experience; food, service, and atmosphere. If you want quality Italian, La Stella is the place to go. It is going to be on the high end for price but the restaurant is worth it. The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. The calamari is fantastic and their pastas are great.
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    La Stella Cucina VeracePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Arts District
    4.8
  • michelle
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Dec 2024
    Amazing 7 course dinner with each meal being perfectly cooked and curated! Highly recommend doing the chefs meal in the kitchen for a truly amazing experience!
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    PurepechaPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Deep Ellum
    5
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