Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Mid Cities

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Restaurant506 at The Sanford House

5.0

5 (1932)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Restaurant506 is located in The Sanford House Inn & Spa in Arlington, Texas. Contemporary dining fare is presented in an exquisite atmosphere. The menu is "Inspired American" cuisine and features dishes made with only the freshest ingredients and are hand-prepared by our culinary team.

Top review

Michael

Dined 3 days ago

An awesome restaurant in Arlington. Worth every penny.

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NAPA Thai Asian Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (718)

$30 and under

Asian

Colleyville

About the restaurant

“NAPA” comes from Thai word meaning ‘The blue infinite’. “NAPA” Thai Cuisine was founded in June 2018 by a Thai family owned enterprise and renowned for its authentic Thai dishes. The a la carte dishes derived from authentic recipes which have been adapted into a modern context suitable for NAPA’s dining ambience. “NAPA” combines the highest quality ingredients and age old recipes, thus, in this regard “NAPA” is truly Thai in spirit. NAPA is a restaurant where anybody; whether local, expatriates or tourists, with a passion for Thai food can experience authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxing ambience with friendly services.

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Michael

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Always a good experience, good service, great atmosphere, good food.

Mac's Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (1845)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Arlington

About the restaurant

Chef/Owner Rena Frost’s food ranges from the familiar to the unexpected with fresh seafood, steaks, prime rib and seasonally created specials. We proudly offer Greater Omaha Beef , slow-roasted prime rib, fresh fish selections, and our Signature Mac’s Salad. We partner with local purveyors and individuals enabling us to feature specials that are seasonal and most often locally sourced from our surrounding area.
Our bar features classic cocktails, hand-crafted specialty cocktails, and wines from primarily North & South America.
Mac’s Bar & Grill is a family owned and operated restaurant in Arlington serving Tarrant County since 1987.

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Britt

Dined on May 2, 2025

My favorite place on this side of Arlington and Fort Worth. Food is delicious with fairly wide variety.

Little Katana – Las Colinas

4.8

4.8 (42)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Irving

About the restaurant

Little Katana Las Colinas serves modern Japanese cuisine which embodies the modern dining experience with world class food. 18 Raw bar menu (small sashimi dish with modern touch), Variety fresh fish for sushi and sashimi from all over the world, unique chef's specialty rolls that can only be experienced in Little Katana Las Colinas Also serving traditional regular rolls and special rolls.

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MelanieVIP

Dined on May 2, 2025

Great service. Excellent rolls with or without rice. Very fresh high quality seafood!

Loveria Caffe Taste of Italy

4.8

4.8 (541)

$30 and under

Italian

Colleyville

About the restaurant

Handmade every day, and served to you in minutes
The term Loveria means something “irresistible”, a gastronomic delicacy, for authentic Italian food Lovers.

Loveria™ is a single container with many souls, for a multi‐faceted gastronomic and convivial offer. A project that put delicious food, interior design, and the idea of a place where people come to stay, on the same level. An itinerary of sociality, or rather a concept conceived by a team of Italians to experience the authentic Italian Culture.

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Xavier

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice restaurant. The atmosphere was great. The waitress was very attentive and kind. The food was really good, but I would try something different next time. I did go out on a limb with the lobster ravioli. The prices are a bit high, but I suppose you’re paying for the atmosphere which is very nice. We had a table of four with an appetizer and a dessert, no drink drinks and paid $150 including tip.

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle Allo Scoglio

Popular dish

Tagliatelle Al Brasato

Popular dish

Fettuccine Cacio E Pepe

Lamberti's Ristorante and Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (694)

$30 and under

Italian

Irving

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy a unique locally owned dining experience with some beloved dishes, or try one of our unique new offerings! We serve each dish with the same homemade touch that you would expect from family.

Quality ingredients, handmade recipes in a warm and casual space suitable for family gatherings, business lunches, happy hour, or special event dining.

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marsha

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Our server Abby was outstanding , kind, helpful, gracious-really enhanced our experience. The food was nicely plated and generous servings.

Next Bistro

4.6

4.6 (1476)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Colleyville

About the restaurant

Next Bistro is a casually elegant, DiRoNA-awarded (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) restaurant where our guests can enjoy chef-inspired, house-made specialties with a focus on fresh seafood, handmade pastas, Certified Angus Beef steaks and our house-made desserts, including our amazing soufflés. Guests at Next Bistro can choose from our Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winning 740 bottle wine list and our full bar featuring over 250 varieties of Scotch, whiskies from around the world and our full range of other spirits and liquors.

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Jean

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food - Ham and cheese crape with Bristo salad. Yummy. A few Poinsettias to top off our lunch. Good girlfriend lunch place to continues enjoy. Dad they close at 2:30 but..

Cane Rosso - Arlington

4.6

4.6 (156)

$30 and under

Italian

Arlington

About the restaurant

## Cane Rosso: A Slice of Italy in the Heart of Arlington Cane Rosso brings the vibrant flavors of Italy to Arlington, Texas, with its wood-fired pizzas and delectable Italian dishes. Nestled in a former fuel station, the restaurant retains its industrial charm while offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. The star of the show is undoubtedly the pizza. Made with handmade dough and fresh, authentic ingredients, each pizza is cooked to perfection in a 900-degree oven, imported from Italy. From classic Margherita to the adventurous "Honey Bastard" with its spicy-sweet combination of soppressata, bacon marmalade, and habanero-infused honey, there's a pizza to tantalize every taste bud. But Cane Rosso is more than just pizza. Their menu boasts a variety of other Italian delights, including fresh pasta dishes like the decadent Truffle Carbonara and the comforting Spaghetti & Meatballs. Don't miss out on their delectable appetizers, like the crispy Artichokes Classique and the cheesy Fried Nuggz. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a fun night out with friends, Cane Rosso offers a memorable dining experience. Enjoy their spacious patio for al fresco dining or cozy up inside with the

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AudraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great atmosphere and pizza of the month was recommended and worth it.

El Primo's Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.5

4.5 (109)

$30 and under

Mexican

Mansfield

About the restaurant

El Primo's Mexican Grill & Cantina brings a fresh and exciting Mexican food alternative to the Mansfield area. We hope you will enjoy the food here that is very fresh, flavorful and comforting. Our recipes are made fresh every day. At El Primo's, you will find a socially friendly, yet relaxing atmosphere where you can sit and enjoy a date night with your significant other, a lunch meeting, or a night out with friends. El Primo's offers signature top shelf margaritas, handcrafted cocktails and a great variety of beers on tap, an impressive selection of wines, and 3 full bars. On most weekend nights, El Primo's features live music by local artists, an impressive enclosed air conditioned patio along with Mansfield's only enclosed rooftop for your dining and relaxing pleasure.

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Adrian

Dined 7 days ago

We had an awesome waiter he was punctual, informing, kind especially with the amount of people we had!!!! The band was great, great choice of music, very interactive. Couldn’t have asked for a better graduation dinner! Food, drinks, service, music were all 10/10!!!

Vila Brazil - Irving

4.4

4.4 (414)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Irving

About the restaurant

We are an authentic Brazilian restaurant. Vila Brazil offers an ongoing tableside service. At lunch time we have 5 cuts and at dinner we offer 8 cuts of meat both for one low price. The salad bar features a selection of 25 authentic Brazilian side dishes. Come taste and experience a delicious meal at Vila Brazil Restaurant.

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Thomas

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Got a table right away on this busy Easter afternoon because we had a reservation. The food was delicious, as it always is, and the service was attentive.

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