The Sicilian Butcher

Celebrated my mom's Birthday here! John was our server and he was great. Everything was cooked well. I loved the texture of the pasta and the meatballs. Dessert was amazing! And the Bruschetta was the perfect starter. The tables felt a little close together but I will definitely be coming back!

I came to visit for the first time on my own… I'm so impressed with the quality of this restaurant. Rue, the girl at the bakery, was so kind and made me feel right at home. It was by far the best service I've ever had in a restaurant. The pasta was incredible, and the manager Allen gave me a free box of cookies for being my first time. I will definitely be back and will bring my family and friends. The Sicilian Butcher is my new favorite restaurant.

Absolutely loved our experience here! The Italian food was delicious from start to finish, and the service truly stood out thanks to our waiter, John. We kicked things off with the fritto misto — a perfect mix of tempura shrimp, calamari, and fennel. Crispy, light, and SO good. I have a dairy allergy, and John was incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful, making excellent recommendations and ensuring everything was accommodated without issue, which I really appreciated. For entrées, I had the chicken cacciatore, which was hearty, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. I also ordered gluten-free penne pasta on the side, which unfortunately was not very good and came out a bit mushy — the only miss of the night. My friend ordered a custom pasta with vodka sauce, mafalde pasta, and chick

Dined from the 2 Course $18 lunch today. Everything we got was simply wonderful and very flavorful. The lunch menu does have lots of choices and combinations and includes tea or soda. And there's an add- on scoop of gelato for $2 if you want....of course, we wanted! The place is very pretty, the staff was just lovely and the manager and chef both stopped by our table to check on us. All were extremely kind and welcoming. Btw, they do have a small bakery onsite too! Beautiful pastries and gelatos to select from. We brought some home and can't wait to try them tonight.

The Sicilian Butcher Quick take: Solid concept. Mixed execution. Potential is there — but they need to tighten operations. What Worked • Lunch pricing: Strong value. The lunch menu is competitively priced for Dallas and makes it approachable. • Bruschetta: Standout item. Fresh, balanced, and well-executed. If you go, order this. No debate. What Missed • Food timing: Our food came out late with no clear explanation. Not catastrophic — but noticeable. In Dallas, especially at lunch, speed matters. • Tony’s Meatball: Surprisingly bland. For a place that positions itself around bold Sicilian flavors, this should be a signature punch. It didn’t deliver. • Bakery service: Slow and a bit disorganized. Energy felt more “figuring it out” than polished. Overall Assessment Feels like soft openin