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MoMo Italian Kitchen Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX

MoMo Italian Kitchen Lake Highlands

4.8
4.8
446 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
VOTED BEST ITALIAN in D' Magazine's Readers Choice 2022. The ONE AND ONLY MoMo. Located on Forest near Greenville, East of 75, Dallas' Original Authentic Italian restaurant focusing on the cuisine of the regions of Northern Italy serving Lake Highlands and Dallas since 1986. We are truly one of a kind an independent restaurant owned & operated by Wende & Aaron, local East Dallasites. We make everything onsite from classic Italian & family recipes including all of our sauces, our Italian sausage, pasta, desserts & more.
We feature a full bar and an excellent wine list focusing on Italian Varietals with several non-Italian Wines. We offer our premium wines at some of the fairest prices in all of Dallas.
Awarded best night out in Lake Highlands 3 years in a row!
Warm & cozy atmosphere, with 2 dining rooms one with a fireplace one with a full bar and a large covered patio, perfect for all occasions, family dinner, casual night out, date night, family gathering, and rehearsal dinners.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue, Thu 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Wed, Thu 16:00–18:30 Fri, Sat 20:00–22:00 Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (972) 234-6800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Asher Stevens
  • Catering
    We offer pick up or drop off catering, and full service catering
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private room for booking for up to 40 guests, please contact the restaurant to discuss
  • Area
    Lake Highlands
  • Cross Street
    Shepard, one block west of Greenville
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop in front Train station down the street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Alfresco dining

    Multiple dates available
    Join us o our large covered patio to Dine the Italian way Alfresco
    Alfresco dining photo
  • Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 am - 1:30 pm
    Lunch photo
  • Italian Wine Tasting

    US$55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Let us guide you through Italy via Italian Wines We will guide on a tour of Italy via a sampling of 4 Italian wines and Antipasti (Meat and cheese, flat breads and more) Minimum 4 people
    Italian Wine Tasting photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Wednesday and Thursday 4-6:30

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 16:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 20:30,Thu - 16:00 - 17:00
    Join us in the Bar for Happy Hour Wednesday and Thursday 4-6:30 Happy hour is served in the bar area and patio only

    Happy Hour Wednesday and Thursday 4-6:30 photo
  • 8 PM Reverse Happy Hour Friday & Saturday 8-Close

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 20:00 - 21:30
    Join us in the Bar for Reverse Happy Hour Starting at 8 pm Friday & Saturday Only after 8 pm and only in the bar area

  • Sunday Happy Hour All Night Open to Close

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 17:00 - 20:30
    Happy Hour Drink Prices All Night Sundays!! All of our Happy Hours are Served in the Bar Area and Patio Only

What 446 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MoMo Italian Kitchen Lake Highlands is a cherished neighborhood gem offering "always fresh and delicious" Italian cuisine in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. Guests rave about the "incredible service" and "wonderful seasonal specials." The charming ambiance and attentive staff, including the owner, make every dining experience memorable. A must-visit!

446 Reviews
  1. Kelsey

    VIP

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & family friendly. We will be back soon!

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  2. michael

    VIP

    Dallas

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    MoMo continues to be such a neighborhood treasure. Owners that care and greet their guests, seasonal specials that complement their proven go-to dishes, a smart wine and beer list that pair so very well with the cuisine. I always enjoy visiting a locally owned restaurant where it is obvious that details matter. Michael

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  3. Richard

    VIP

    Dallas

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding from start to finish! That's always the case at Momo!

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  4. Jane

    VIP

    Dallas

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always beautiful service, wonderful food, and and ambience

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  5. Melanie

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent as well as the festive drinks. Live the fresh mushroom salad with artichoke hearts.

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  6. Amy

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed our service, even if it was pretty slow—it’s was more like what we expect in Italy than in the US. We were in a hurry, so it was just fine! Cute cozy atmosphere with the fireplace. The food was the real feature. Excellent quality handmade pastas and authentic flavors. I look forward to returning soon.

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  7. Felipe

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went with high expectations and the food had no flavor and did not feel fresh and the price was very high

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  8. jack

    VIP

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere in this unassuming little strip center. The restaurant is SO NICE…GO. !Attentive service & professionally executed food at modest prices. A gem in the neighborhood.

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fine. Service was slow. Waitress was not able to answer questions about the menu. Limited wine selection. Staff was friendly, they just weren’t super familiar with the menu and it was slow considering there were only two other tables in the restaurant. 

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  10. Bensouda-Yu

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Shockingly bad dinner experience at MoMos restaurant last night. I had been enticed by what is clearly just a facade of good marketing. We arrived for dinner on time to be sat in the noisiest part of the restaurant near a huge party of guests with kids screaming and making far too much noise. We asked to be moved but we were told there was no other space. I then immediately ordered calamari since I knew our 2 kids were hungry- the calamari did not show up for at least 25 mins. And it was a strange presentation of calamari ‘sticks’ in a sweet tomato sauce that tasted very strange. It took more than 40 mins for the wine my husband and I ordered to be served. Then, after 1 hr and 15 mins patiently waiting for our food (with starving kids!) the waitress brought the pizza for my daughter, that looked like it had come from a frozen box. It certainly did not resemble the pics of a woodfired pizza shown on the website. My other daughter’s chicken Alfredo looked like it was just cream on fettuccine and it had no flavor. My fettuccine with beef and spinach was SO BLAND. No flavor, no salt, no garlic, no herbs or spices- it was terrible. Then, my husband’s risotto dish was a disgrace. I make risotto at home and know how it is cooked in the broth until it becomes fluffy and almost creamy. What was served at Momos was dry, crumbly, boiled rice with a cream sauce dumped on top. Absolutely disgusting. I was shocked and refused to pay for any of the embarrassing food that we were served. Horrible experience.
    MoMo Italian Kitchen Lake HighlandsResponded on 24 November 2024
    We are sorry you did not enjoy MoMo, we do apologize for the delay we were busier than normal & fell behind due to a couple of large parties. As for our food we make all of our pizza dough in house and we do not have a woodburning oven nor do we have any pictures on our website showing we do. As our menu clearly states the Calamari is a steak (not tubes and tentacles) & we cut it into strips and the sauce is a tomato basil sweet chili sauce that is very popular. You are correct the rice dish that was ordered was not risotto as stated on the menu it is a boiled rice dish with a prosciutto mushroom cream sauce a special Italian Wedding rice that has been on our menu for 40 years, we do have 2 traditional risottos as well. Once again we apologize for the delay & hope you give us another try.

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FAQs

MoMo Italian Kitchen Lake Highlands offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (972) 234-6800.

MoMo Italian Kitchen Lake Highlands is rated 4.8 stars by 446 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MoMo Italian Kitchen Lake Highlands

8989 Forest Ln Ste 130, Dallas, TX 75243-4159

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shepard, one block west of Greenville
  • Area
    Lake Highlands
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue, Thu 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Wed, Thu 16:00–18:30 Fri, Sat 20:00–22:00 Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop in front Train station down the street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Asher Stevens
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (972) 234-6800
  • Catering
    We offer pick up or drop off catering, and full service catering
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private room for booking for up to 40 guests, please contact the restaurant to discuss
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