Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano Downtown occupies a corner spot on South Cheyenne Avenue in the Brady Arts District, bringing the Khezri family’s three-decade Italian restaurant tradition into Tulsa’s urban core.
White tablecloths, low lighting, and a formal service style set the tone before the first course arrives. The kitchen works from a Northern Italian and Mediterranean repertoire—housemade pastas, veal and lamb preparations, and aged steaks grilled to order, paired with a wine list built for pairing rather than novelty. Portions run generous, and dishes arrive plated with old-school restraint rather than showy garnish. Servers tend to know regulars by name, a holdover from the original 21st Street location that opened in 1989 after the family’s earlier restaurant in West Berlin. The downtown room skews quieter and more intimate than its sister location, drawing couples and small groups marking anniversaries, proposals, and client dinners.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Reservations matter here, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when downtown foot traffic from the Brady Theater and nearby galleries picks up. Weeknight dinners offer the calmest tables and the most attentive pacing for a leisurely multi-course meal. Street parking fills quickly after 6 p.m., so arriving early or using nearby lots is worth the few extra minutes. Dress code leans smart casual to dressy, matching the room’s formal atmosphere. Pair a visit with a pre-dinner walk through the Brady District’s galleries before settling in for the evening.
