Pignetti's Italian Restaurant - Waco

Name: Pignetti's Italian Restaurant - Waco
Address: 401 S 3rd St, Waco, TX, United States, 76706-1017
Telephone: (254) 294-8947
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

257 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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An upscale casual Italian Steakhouse in the middle of downtown Waco! Our sister restaurant opened in the early 2000's in Temple and 20 years later we are ready to come and serve the wonderful people of Waco. A large dinning room and patio paired with our private dinning room gives us plenty of space to accompany you and any guest.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(254) 294-8947
Website
http://pignettiswaco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
401 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76706-1017
Neighborhood
Waco
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Texas
Best Value
Central Texas
Great for brunch
Central Texas
Good for business meals
Central Texas
Good for groups
Central Texas
Neighborhood gem
Central Texas
Great for fine wines
Central Texas
Romantic
Central Texas
Most Booked

257 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Ribeye lasagna was fantastic! We had good service and the ambiance was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Really neat place!! Love the ambiance and will definitely bring my family back!
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SID13
Austin
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really nice place to have lunch on Gameday. Would recommend.
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DeanneM
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at this great restaurant! Atmosphere was great, decor and staff were also awesome! Great wine selection and value. Definitely will be back and add to our list of favorites when visiting our son at Baylor several times per year!
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Matt
Orange County
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our new go-to place in Waco! The food is so good. Great drinks, too.
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SummerJ
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mushroom ravioli was delicious. Bartender was great. Loved it.
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LisaW
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Pignettis! Our place to gather for family dinners. Great food, delicious cocktails and always great conversation (that you can actually hear!). A perfect place for lunch as well. Best service in Waco!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time to visit. Kids both had plans, so my wife and I were able to get away for an unexpected date night. Wife had the chicken marsala. She said it was very good. I don’t like mushrooms so I didn’t try it. I had the triple special and it was very good. The only issue was that the 2 shrimp in the pasta still had their tails on. Unexpected to have to pull them out and remove them. All in all, a great meal in a great restaurant.
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Patty3
Central Texas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time to eat here—but it certainly won’t be the last! Caesar salads were the freshest and best we’ve had anywhere! The lobster ravioli was also very good, as was the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp. The restaurant setting is so lovely and comfortable, as is the bar area. Everything is a plus here! To top it off, our server Cam was exceptional.
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LoverofallthingsNYC
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice place, food was good and service was great! Will return.
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dlz906
Houston
97 reviews
vip
4.0
97 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We enjoyed the evening very much! We took a Lyft home after walking there as the neighborhood is “sketchy”!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
it was very bland. It needs seasoning. All the food. Pork Chop was bad
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MPRH
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server Dolly was fantastic! Food was great as well as the atmosphere.
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KimberlyAustinTexas
Austin
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner and service were amazing! Dolly made the night. This was our first time, and we will be returning. Food was delicious and the ambience was super cool. So glad to see Waco expanding and getting wonderful places like this!
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Kj529
Dallas
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
We had booked a reservation 2 wks ahead. Upon arrival, we were seated at the very back of the restaurant in a cramped corner. Whether management was unprepared for the amt of diners or general lack of service staff, our service was sporadic to poor. Our drink orders, taken at the same time, were delivered in 3 separate batches taking over 30 min. Requested garlic bread never came & entrees were also delivered separately over a 15 min period. Food was ok, but luke warm. We have enjoyed this restaurant in the past, but based on this experience, it wouldn’t be our 1st choice for a nice evening out with friends anymore .
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MichelleM
Central Texas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really, really good and we liked the ambiance of the place too. Our server was friendly and attentive. We had a great experience.
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BillM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time eating at Pignetti's. We went to celebrate my wife's birthday. It was a little loud for us, and a little more casual than we desired, but everything else was great. There was a birthday card for my wife signed by the staff on our table. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was excellent. I highly recommend Pignetti's.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful time! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Highly suggest the mushroom ravioli, lobster ravioli and brussel sprouts. Top it off with their lemoncello cream cake.
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BrianB
Austin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was good and the wine list outstanding. The waitress was pleasant and friendly, but completely forgot to bring our salads. She took our order and brought the wine, then, surprisingly quickly, she brought our entrees. But no salads. She offered to take the food back and bring our salads, but didn't want the food just sitting out, so went ahead and skipped the salads. The do have a nice list of wines and we were pleased that one of our favorites that is not so easy to find was there.
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SusanC
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We both enjoyed our meals very much. The arancini was wonderful. The salmon was cooked well. The waiter, Luke was fantastic!
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roper2003
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made reservations and noted it was for our anniversary. When we arrived, the host greeted us warmly, and congratulated us on our anniversary. The place was full, and had a nice vibe to it. Our waiter was very pleasant and attentive. Our meal was excellent and the portions were above average. The garlic toast with olive oil was scrumptious. The manager came over to check on us and congratulated us on our anniversary. The service was well above expected. We highly recommend this place and will be back. Thank you for making our anniversary special.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pignettis is a hidden gem in Waco TX. We tried several appetizers and they were delish. Their main courses are big so feel free to share. Oh and their wine selection is very ample and accurately recommended. I would definitely come back when stopping in Waco anytime soon.
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Elizabeth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. The candle on the table seemed as if it had scented oil, which was a bit problematic for me due to sensitivities, but I’m sure the staff would’ve removed it if I’d asked, which I didn’t. Good food, nice vibe. Will revisit.
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OlgaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The ambiance, service and food was great! It was a bit loud and could barely hear the music but the little I heard was too hip-hop for an Italian restaurant and upscale environment.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Caesar salad was amazing and a large portion. Lobster Ravioli was incredible, but rich. The shrimp special and salmon primavera my daughter had were also both great. We also ordered the garlic bread which was delicious…. I would suggest asking for that to come ahead of your meal as we didn’t know they usually bring it with the main dishes. The ambiance was great…it was a buzzing Friday night.
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StormS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our Anniversary. Dinner was EXCELLENT! Our server Rueben was wonderful and the tiramisu was the best I’ve had around here without having to make it at home!
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EvaJ
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at this restaurant celebrating my daughter's birthday. I had mentioned it when I made the reservation and they mentioned it to us when we arrived. Great attention to detail. The food was delicious. We recommend the pork chop which was outstanding. Overall, we were very happy with our experience. The waitress was so friendly and helpful!
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MelissaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious! The staff was amazing! My only complaint was that it was hot, but it is August in Texas so I think that really is an issue everywhere! It was the perfect place for our special occasion! Great Gluten Free options for those who need it!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Great food!
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SteveS
Central Texas
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff, good service, solid Italian fare, nice wine list
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SusanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious from appetizers to dessert. Be sure to come hungry. Service was outstanding. Dolly was attentive and very friendly. We celebrated a birthday and our table had a card signed by the staff! What a lovely surprise. We will definitely visit again.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The hostess was friendly as always and the manager came by to make sure we were happy with setting Because we had requested something out of the way and quite
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, drinks, appetizers and meal were all absolutely perfect! The bartenders and waiters were phenomenal! I am so glad to have this restaurant in Waco!!
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KathyA
Central Texas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pignetti's has a quiet and welcoming ambiance with excellent seating. Our waitress, Melanie, was perfect. Knowledgeable and personable which made our dining experience even more enjoyable. The food was superb. There were four of us dining for a special 79th birthday and everyone loved their lunch. We will definitely be enjoying the establishment more often.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Server was overloaded and under trained. Food was not good at all. Terribly disappointed. This is our third time here and likely our last unless big changes are made.
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Rookie
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Appreciated the acknowledgement of the birthday notification
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MattMcCallister
Dallas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience2
The room is very loud. The sauces are all super sweet and runny and not what you would expect at all. The service was fine.
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GeorgeS
San Antonio
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time eating here and it was better than the first. Great food.
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SarahS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food! Excellent staff. Overall a very pleasant experience.
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Date
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the meal, was very quick and correct. Service was terrific!
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FAQs

Pignetti's Italian Restaurant - Waco is rated 4.6 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Google Map for Pignetti's Italian Restaurant - Waco

401 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76706-1017

Additional information

Neighborhood
Waco
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://pignettiswaco.com/
Phone number
(254) 294-8947

Pignetti's Italian Restaurant - Waco

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What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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