5 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five Italian restaurants in Downtown Waco, TX, from six qualifying businesses in the Italian restaurant category. The ranking follows the weighted Google rating used for this list, which gives more weight to ratings backed by more reviews. Italian dining here ranges from casual red-sauce rooms and pizza counters to wine-focused dinners with a dressier feel. Hours, price ranges, addresses and attributes come from each Google listing. Review notes summarize what customers wrote rather than our own visits. Each entry stands alone, so compare the details yourself before booking.
#1
Baris
★ 4.6 (2,311 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$10–20 per person
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Baris is an Italian restaurant at 904 N Valley Mills Dr in Waco, rated 4.6 from 2,311 Google reviews. Its price range is listed at $10 to $20, and it is closed on Mondays. Google lists table service, catering, dine-in, takeout and alcohol. Reviewers describe a classic casual red-sauce room with pizza, calzone, spaghetti and meatballs, and tortellini. Several praise the homemade bread and the fried cheese. One reviewer was disappointed by a takeout order, so people who order to go may want to check the dish they choose.
Best for: Casual red-sauce classics and catering
- Address
- 904 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#2
Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
★ 4.6 (1,080 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–60 per person
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Di Campli's Italian Ristorante is at 6500 Woodway Dr, Suite 121, in Waco, with a 4.6 rating from 1,080 Google reviews and a listed price range of $20 to $60. Monday through Thursday it serves 11 am to 2 pm and 4 to 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday hours run from 11 am to 10 pm. Sundays are closed. Google lists great cocktails, coffee, dessert, a wine list and beer. Reviewers praise made-from-scratch dishes and say the owners are attentive. Some felt the French onion soup was not fully caramelized and that the carbonara needed more flavor.
Best for: Wine and cocktails with a dressier dinner
- Address
- 6500 Woodway Dr Ste 121, Waco, TX 76712, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm
#3
MOROSO Italian Ristorante
★ 4.5 (1,232 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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MOROSO Italian Ristorante is at 4700 Bosque Blvd in Waco and holds a 4.5 rating from 1,232 Google reviews. It is open Friday from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 to 10 pm, Saturday from 5 to 10 pm, and Tuesday through Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 to 9 pm. Monday and Sunday are closed. Google lists outdoor seating, takeout, cocktails, beer, spirits, a wine list and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention toasted bread, chicken piccata and chicken parmesan, and a wood-fired pizza made with imported Italian flour. No price range is listed.
Best for: Wood-fired pizza and wine dinners
- Address
- 4700 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm
#4
Pignetti's Waco
★ 4.5 (661 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Pignetti's Waco, at 401 S 3rd St, has a 4.5 rating from 661 Google reviews. It is open Friday and Saturday until 10 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm and Monday from 4 to 9 pm. Tuesday through Thursday it serves 11 am to 2 pm and 4 to 9 pm. Google lists a fireplace, outdoor seating, delivery, takeout, a beer selection, cocktails and a wine list. Reviewers mention pork chops, pastas and appetizers. Some found the food average, while others said a reservation for a group of eight was seated quickly and the drinks were well made.
Best for: Fireplace dinners and drinks
- Address
- 401 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76706, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–2 pm; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm
#5
Italia Express Waco
★ 4.6 (169 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Italia Express Waco, at 6001 W Waco Dr, Unit 109, has a 4.6 rating from 169 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers call it a family-owned spot with friendly staff and a fresh, flavorful menu. Pizza gets repeat praise for its size and flavor, and the lemon pepper wings drew compliments. One reviewer found the chicken parmesan bland. No price range is listed.
Best for: Pizza and quick takeout Italian
- Address
- 6001 W Waco Dr Unit 109, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 12–6 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Italian restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Baris, Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante, MOROSO Italian Ristorante and Pignetti's Waco take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Baris ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 2,311 reviews. Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante is second at 4.6 from 1,080 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Baris, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Baris $10–20; Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante $20–60. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Baris, Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante, MOROSO Italian Ristorante and Pignetti's Waco.
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