When you first enter NorthPark Center’s vibrant Italian marketplace, Eataly, you may wonder where to start. With Eataly’s signature dining event, Restaurant Fest, it doesn’t matter where your “Eat. Shop. Learn” journey begins because you can try it all—starting at only $19.
Book your table at any of their three restaurants from March 25 to April 10 for a chance to try everything Restaurant Fest offers. With two-course menus starting at $19, more than 100 wines by the glass starting at $10, large-format cocktails, specialty events, tastings, and more, Restaurant Fest is Eataly’s way of showcasing the best of their restaurants.
Restaurant Fest only happens twice a year, so you’ll want to clear your calendar for this one. During Restaurant Fest, you can try the wood-burning grill dishes at Terra, Italian staples at La Pizza & La Pasta, and handmade pasta at Il Pastaio. Of course, make plans to pair each dish with a glass of wine. This is the perfect opportunity to explore Eataly’s expansive wine collection, which happens to be the largest selection of Italian wine in Texas. Starting at just $10 a glass, you’re likely to find your favorite vintage and can grab a bottle or two of it from the market on your way home.
An overview to help plan your Eataly Restaurant Fest visit:
Terra
Terra is Eataly’s third-floor, wood-burning grill where you can enjoy a two-course meal for $29 featuring the always-popular grilled spiedini (skewers), local meats, and seasonal vegetables. Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
La Pizza & La Pasta
La Pizza & La Pasta is the place for authentic Neapolitan pizza and regional pasta dishes. Not to be missed are the brand-new roaming carts with options for build-your-own house-made mozzarella antipasto where you choose your toppings, and classic Tiramisu della Nonna scooped tableside. Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Il Pastaio
Grab a seat at Il Pastaio, Eataly’s hand-made fresh pasta bar, where you can sample some of Italy’s most popular pasta dishes in a two-course menu for just $19. Be sure to try the antipasti—house-made mozzarella, seasonal vegetables, hand-sliced prosciutto, and more. Walk-ins only.
Hungry? We don’t blame you. Eataly’s appetizer to the main course is the ultimate kick-off event, First Look, on March 24. This is a ticket-only opportunity, so be sure to grab yours early so that you can get a taste of Restaurant Fest before anyone else. Because Eataly is a store with stories, you won’t just discover what you love, you’ll also learn about what you love. First Look begins with a wine tasting class in La Scuola di Eataly, the on-site cooking school, before you are guided to each of Eataly’s three restaurants to sample a special Italian dish with curated wine pairings. Finish the evening with a dessert prepared by Eataly’s pastry chefs.
Eataly Dallas is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Eataly is located in NorthPark Center at 8687 North Central Expressway on the second level. To learn more about Eataly Dallas, its three signature restaurants, Restaurant Fest, and First Look visit their website.
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