Old-fashioned and comforting, this Oak Lawn-area stronghold will outlast all trends in the Dallas dining scene with ease. Devotees count on solid renditions of lasagna, cannelloni, crab claws, shrimp scampi, and manicotti, and they’re rewarded with live music on weekends.

Cremona Bistro Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Casual attire.