4 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Richardson

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1. Il Pastaio - Eataly Dallas

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Preston Hollow

Booked 22 times today

Located on the main floor of Eataly, Il Pastaio di Eataly is now accepting reservations! Explore some of the greatest generational secrets of the Italian culinary world at Il Pastaio, a fresh pasta bar. Meaning "pasta maker," Il Pastaio offers fresh, housemade pasta by the bowlful, prepared daily by Eataly's very own pastai who knead, roll, cut and form each shape from scratch according to artisanal pasta-making traditions. Savor a variety of Eataly's regional Italian pastas, from the slow-roasted veal-filled agnolotti del plin of Piemonte to the pillow-y ricotta gnocchi from Tuscany, paired with a unique selection of Italian wine and beer by the glass.

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2. Arthur's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(1334)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • North Dallas

Booked 13 times today

Arthurs Steakhouse started in 1948 by Arthurs Bates and his wife off of McKinney Avenue in the Dallas uptown District. It moved to the Gold Towers on Central Expressway and after decades, in 2001, it relocated to Addison where is thrives today. Now withstanding the test of over 70 years, Arthurs Steakhouse offers a grand setting with a Rat Pack Chic vibe and high style for guests to relax and enjoy fine dining with nightly entertainment. You are welcomed into the main dining room by the giant 600 lb Baccarat Crystal Chandelier that suspends over the main dining room. The main dining room is surrounded by 1200 gallons of fresh water aquariums with colorful fish to watch you dine. Arthurs invites you to dine with them in the same way a friend invites you to their home. Five star dining with menu features like Escargot, Crab Cakes, Champagne Brie Soup, Tournedos Rossini, and Chocolate Souffles for dessert. The wine list is extensive and affordable.

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3. Momo's Pasta Dallas

4.9

Exceptional(817)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Preston Hollow

Booked 14 times today

Like a friendly neighborhood trattoria you might find in Naples or Venice, MoMo’s serves fare passed down through generations. The atmosphere is friendly and intimate, with exposed brick walls and sunny patio. The patio invites people watching along Knox Avenue at the uptown location. MoMo’s continues to set the standard for Italian dining in Dallas.Directions: Best secret restaurant in Quadrangle . We are located at Lacelede & Routh next to Theatre 3

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4. Thirsty Lion - Dallas, TX

4.3

Awesome(261)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Preston Hollow

Booked 4 times today

Offering gastropub fare and from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Pastaio - Eataly Dallas

2. Arthur's Steakhouse

3. Momo's Pasta Dallas

4. Thirsty Lion - Dallas, TX

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