Bruno's Little Italy

• Homestyle Italian
• Long history of authentic Italian cuisine
• Family-owned
• Old-World Italy vibe

Bruno's Little Italy brings all the charm of a family-owned Italian restaurant from the Old World. The lineage of chef-owners cooked for ancient kings of Italy and immigrated to the United States in the early 1900s. The original brothers opened restaurants, led a baker's union, and eventually put down roots right here in Little Rock. This is the heart of Bruno's, where we enjoy cozy, Neopolitan-style Italian food in a warm and welcoming setting.

Nestle into deeply cushioned chairs, grab a table on the terrace or take a seat at the bar. We love the genuine Italian menu and the long history that you can feel in every corner of Bruno's Little Italy.

Capeo

• Fine dining Italian
• Exstensive wine list
• Reservations preferred

Ristorante Capeo is one of the most refined Italian restaurants in Little Rock, located across the street from the North Little Rock Public Library in the Argenta Arts District. It has been serving beautiful dishes with an extensive wine list for over 20 years. Every plate is a work of art, beautifully arranged and perfectly seasoned to meet all your expectations of fine Italian dining.

The vibe is a delightful combination of downtown historical-industrial and Italian homestyle. There are walls covered in dark wood wine racks, and every table is adorned with a snowy tablecloth and exquisite table settings. The place is in high demand, so book a reservation if you want to dine without a wait.

George's Little Rock

• Deep roots in Little Rock
• Fancy and fun vibe
• Chef leadership
• Secret speakeasy

If you've ever wanted to try Italian cuisine in a cozy cottage on the rolling hills of Napoli, George's Little Rock is a good option close to home. This adorable cottage-core restaurant is as elegant on the inside as it is charming on the outside. Every table has a cozy and private feel, a beautiful balance between glittering elegance and inviting familiarity. Dining at George's is like having a formal Italian dinner at your grandmother's house with the best china and a fresh floral bouquet.

And we don't just love the ambiance. The food is also delightful, serving homestyle Italian recipes with gourmet quality and service. The incredible menu was crafted by the talented Executive Chef and Culinary Director Wes Mickel. 

Barnaby's Speakeasy

There's a secret "speakeasy" behind the dining area where you can enjoy cocktails in a private, relaxed setting. Don't forget to order their famous Negronis.

Milano's Italian Grill

• Authentic casual Italian cuisine
• Family-owned
• Made from scratch
• Beautiful plating

Milano's Italian Grill is a family-owned restaurant that shares its passion for authentic Italian cuisine with the entire Little Rock community. They achieve their goal of delicious and affordable dishes by making all their sauces, pasta, and fresh-baked bread from scratch. This approach guarantees amazing flavors and fresh ingredients. Combined with an eye for gourmet aesthetic, every plate is a work of art that we absolutely love, and Little Rock agrees.

Reviews rave about the fresh bread, perfectly balanced flavors, ideally sized portions, and kind, attentive staff. The vibe is refined yet casual, perfect for a formal meal or just a tasty dinner with your favorite people.

Rivera

• Lakewood Village shopping mall
• Beautiful and delicious
• Old restaurant, new location

Nestled in the heart of the Lakewood Village shopping mall is the Rivera. The simple elegance in charcoal and dark-stained wood furniture is a relaxing respite from a busy day of shopping, giving a cool and refined ambiance to your meal. It recently claimed this new location from a much smaller and nondescript venue, but the food is still the same beloved Rivera cuisine.

Locals rave about the flavor, selection, and exquisite wine list to enhance your meal. Every dish gets rave reviews, with special attention to the chicken parmesan and the spinach ravioli. 

Sauced Bar & Oven

• Fast-casual and friendly
• Brunch menu
• Great appetizers

Last but not least is Sauced, Bar & Oven. Sauced is super casual with a friendly vibe, as you might guess from their saucy name. They serve pasta, salads, wings, personal pizzas, and rotating specials with recipes made from scratch that enhance the quality of every dish.  Definitely try the toasted ravioli if you're choosing an appetizer, and if the wait staff suggests a special, we almost always try it with satisfaction.

The vibe is chill for a fast-casual restaurant with dark wood tables and comfortably carved chairs. You can snag a comfortable booth or grab a seat at the bar. Sauced also has a pretty good Brunch menu if you're up earlier and craving a hearty breakfast. For dessert, you can choose from gelato, cheesecake, cookies, lava cake, or chocolate fried pies.

Take Home Italian to Your Little Rock Apartment

Once you have sated your craving, bring home the leftovers to your Little Rock apartment. We all know that Italian food can sometimes taste even better on the second day after all the flavors have had a chance to meld. Whether you tenderly reheat your meal on the stove or toss that delicious melded pasta into the microwave, you'll find fully equipped and beautiful kitchens at Vantage Point Apartments. Contact us to discover our floor plans, kitchen designs, and which Italian restaurants are a short drive away.