Family Lasagna And Old-School Charm Turn Ex-Steak ‘n Shake Into McKinney’s Cozy New Italian Hangout

Venezia Trattoria is quietly carving out its own lane in McKinney, leaning hard on old‑fashioned hospitality and a tight, comfort‑first Italian menu. The Krasniqi family aims for a calm, family‑friendly dining room and the kind of dishes that feel made for regulars rather than one‑time splurges.

On the menu

The kitchen keeps things straightforward: baked pastas, pizzas and a small lineup of seafood and starters. The restaurant’s online ordering page lists fried calamari breaded in house for $13 and a 10‑inch Margherita pizza for $14, according to Venezia Trattoria. No gimmicks here, just red‑sauce comfort built for weeknights.

Family roots and service

Benny and Mandy Krasniqi opened their original Venezia in Dallas in 1997,…..

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