Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Houston

John Mazzaccaro

Bart Morey

Rachel Stephens

Mike Whited

Sorrento

94/100 (3711 ratings)

"This is our special place for Italian food. Every meal has been special. We have been searching for a "good Italian" place. We are very happy we..."

Karl Hoffower

"My husband and I have been coming here for years for Anniversary, Mother's Day, Birthday. Last night we celebrated my mothers 87th birthday at..."

Robin B Davis

"Absolutely love this place! Just had Mother's Day brunch and it was delicious. The wine list is great and the wine list is just my style. Always have..."

Christina Morales

"Eventho i went for a work meeting, everything was fantastic, the waiters very friendly and inviting, the piano playing in the restaurant was..."

Cassandra Ybarra Ortiz

"Excellent service. It was our second time. I decided to bring my office staff to enjoy the restaurant week menu. Everything turn out very well. They..."

Joey Stark

"I absolutely love this place, the service, top notch, the food, exquisite, I have never been disappointed, I try to go at least once a..."

Juan Vazquez

"Beautiful ambiance, great food, live piano, friendly staff. Feels like your on the Italian..."

Scott Holman

"Sorrento Ristorante is one of favorites. From the attentive valet to the welcoming host desk we have superb service and most importantly delicious..."

Jo Ann Schwartz Woodward

"It's our favorite "fancy" place to eat, drink and party! Every time we go, it's better than the last! 4 of us live in Galveston now BUT that doesn't..."

Shelby Kibodeaux

"This is our go-to place for special occasions. Best service in town. And wonderful..."

Joseph Machado

"I loved everything about this restaurant, the food, the wine, the service, the ambience were all amazing, and we got seated in the wine room which..."

Debbie Selman Goldman

"Beautiful and classy restaurant. Valet parking available. The service was amazing. All of the food was delicious. We really enjoyed the mussels and..."

Abigail Pedraza

"A nice and elegant restaurant with a great atmosphere. Nice and clean decorations, table utensils in the right place. Water and wine glasses are also..."

Ricardo Moreno

"We moved to Houston in March of 2023 after having lived in New England for 2+ decades. Since then we have visited many restaurants in Houston but..."

Harish Mahadevan

"Very authentic dishes. Friendly and knowledgeable staffs. It was a Wednesday night but they had a pianist playing live music, making the evening so..."

Vivi Sasaki

"I have dined on great food in almost all 50 US States and several European countries and I am blown away every time I am in Houston and have the..."

Dudley DoRight on the AT - 2019 thru hike

"Exquisite. Service was impeccable. The food was delicious. The ambiance was superb. And the birthday boy was very..."

Marissa Duque

"My husband and I made a reservation here for our anniversary, and we couldn't have made a better choice: the atmosphere is very cozy and romantic,..."

Gloriannie López

"The food and ambiance was wonderful. I fully enjoyed my birthday dinner and would highly recommend this..."

Lupita Galvan

"Great Service always! simialry the food is great I personally like fish and the branzino is perfectly done. The risotto could be better in my..."

ulfat u

"I love this place. Very romantic and classy. Excellent place for brunch, lunch or dinner - with friends,date night or business. Their food is..."

Soni Joao

Vinoteca Poscol

Wheelchair Accessible

"I can’t explain how delicious everything was. Amazing service! You definitely have to make a reservation, we got a little early and it was great..."

Jennifer Douglas

"My favorite Italian restaurant in Houston so far! It has a very intimate and cozy atmosphere and the all food we’ve tried is of high quality and..."

Alina Wong

"A very wonderful evening. The food was fantastic , the service was prompt and responsive and the atmosphere is warm and relaxing. It’s a great date..."

BrianV Portugal

"Great place for authentic Italian food and wine in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Parking is a challenge, but worth the trip. Server was..."

Mary Ellis

"What a find! The food is delicious and not expensive. The service Gustavo gave us was over and above what we expected. Oh my goodness...you will..."

Gina Marrinucci

"Loved the food! Went there with two younger couples for my birthday, 11/1. All the food that we ordered was either very good or great! Dessert was..."

C.R. M.

"Birthday dinner felt like we’d traveled to Italy. Lovely atmosphere, quiet, attentive, professional service, delicious authentic Italian food &..."

Barbara BP

"This is also place to stock to go food if you are confined to home. Last weekend bought a pound of prosciutto (San Danielle) plus red wine risotto. ..."

William VanDame

"Vinoteca Poscol is the best of a dining experience - delicious, fresh food, great service and reasonable prices especially considering the prime..."

Stephanie Brown

"Cute little cozy place with a beautiful ambiance... Wide selection of cheese, we got a nice cheese and bread for the table. Ravioli was amazing as..."

savita c

"If you’re looking for a great charcuterie board, this is the place where all your dreams come true. The boards are built based in number of..."

Diana

"This is an amazing place for food and wine. Along the years it kept the same food quality and service and price too. Great job!!! Italian cold cuts..."

Marco Ugolotti

"It’s a perfect blend of elevated and affordable, romantic and easy, fresh and hefty. It’s an adorable restaurant with its own parking lot next to..."

Elson Perez

"My wife and I often look for new places to venture as “foodies” and this place is the BEST Italian food we’ve ever experienced. Not only was..."

Dest Barber

"If you want true Italian food and wine, please make a visit. Have Google / Yelp on hand to search the menu items because you will likely not know..."

Phoebe Ho-Stone

"The best Italian pizza @ Houston. Pasta was so delicious that I will add this place to my favorite places in Houston for special occasion. Customer..."

Rosaury Viaje

"Idk how this place doesn’t have a 5.0 review. If you have ever been to Italy, this place is LEGIT AUTHENTIC. Absolutely amazing!!!! My new..."

Brittany Pardue

"Really incredible experience! Delicious food at super reasonable prices and quietly perfected service. Lovely location with tons of charm . Simple..."

Allison Salas

"love the food there, authentic Italian cuisine and price is..."

Zoie Z

Bistecca Ristorante

92/100 (1161 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The first word out of my mouth was WOW!! From the beginning to end our experience was phenomenal!!! The service is superb.....and every thing set..."

Valerie Lambert

"Celebrated a birthday dinner here with some friends. I would recommend making a reservation. Parking is valet. The atmosphere of the place is really..."

Kelsey Kendrick

"We strolled across this place at lunch time while in search of a steak house on a quick trip to Houston. My daughter and I we're very impressed by..."

Alex Hough

"This is one of the best experiences dining out that I have had. The service and the food were both amazing. I can’t wait to go back, this will be..."

Andrew Cordova

"HRW MENU: GOAT CHEESE AND BEET RAVIOLO, SPINACH & RICOTTA SALATA RAVIOLI, FLOURLESS SIX LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE I had their white blend that went well..."

Tamika Hardin

"I don't often say this, but I think the food here is totally worth the price. I came right before Harvey shut the city down and had almost the whole..."

Alyssa Anne

"Modern Italian restaurant. Reservations are recommended. Business casual attire. Food was great, proportions were adequate. Staff was very friendly..."

Bourbonnierre's H.

"Delicious food and incredible service. Special thanks to Alex for making our anniversary extra special, and the chef for making fabulous off the menu..."

Stephanie Kim

"This was wonderful experience from top to bottom, I am in the middle of a unexpected travel stop and am in normal clothes, I wasn't made to feel..."

Jadon Taylor

"What an experience! We came here as a result of Houston Restaurant Week, and the courses were just spectacular. From the bread and crushed olives as..."

Trevor Harris

Inferno Pizza

"Inferno Pizza's on the first floor of SkyHouse River Oaks and I couldn't believe they had #vegan options! Everything from the sauce to the cheese and..."

Yadira Torres Ait

"Love this place! I went last week and enjoyed everything about it. Super friendly staff, nice and clean location and best of all...great pizza..."

Neera Isabel

"If you haven't eaten here you should. This place is awesome. $10 to make your own pizza. Everything was so fresh and the staff is awesome. Best pizza..."

Aleigh Ancelet

"Just found my new favorite pizza place� Great topping choices, vegan cheese option, and fair pricing! We will definitely be..."

Simone LaFollette

"Stumbled upon this hidden treasure after missing our exit. Amazing food!!! Fresh pizzas, gelato and friendly service! Can’t ask for much more! ..."

Kimberly Ramirez

"Their pizza has variety of toppings. Loved it. Also their gelato is also good. Would go back..."

Derrick Velasco

"I'm giving them 5 stars because not only are there pizzas yummy, but the service is quick and helpful. My friend and I tried the Inferno pizza, which..."

Erika Loza

"Here for the Rockets game and tried their wings for the first time. Beats Bdubs for sure! Quick service and fresh pizza & Rockets basketball = win..."

Alan Parker Chan

"I was invited to taste test a pie at the new grand opening. I love the crisp thin crust that is made from the stone fire at Inferno Pizza. I had..."

Alba Garza

"Amazing pizza, awesome atmosphere…you need to check this place..."

Adrienne Baldwin

"Great selection of ingredients and the oven left a nice, crispy..."

Brandon Scholl

"Pizza was excellent! Love the theme and ambiance of..."

Karla De Amat

"It’s really good!!!!!! Plus the fact that they deliver only at skyhouse makes it more..."

David Gutierrez

"Awesome SPECIALS! DELICIOUS. TOOK 5 HOME INCLUDING TEXAN ASIAN SPICY &..."

Michael Contello

"Excellent pizza! Excellent atmosphere! Thank you for the excellent service and..."

Eric Joseph

"Aye 😎 really great place! 👍🏼 first time coming and I gotta say...the price was ridiculously SUP-endous. Would come..."

CALAKO Lopez

"This a nice little place that serves individual custom pizzas. If you can't decide what toppings you want on your pizza, the house specials are..."

Eulice Umanzor

"Great pizza - amazing toppings to choose from, and the price is right. I am a big guy that eats more than I should and 3/4 of one of these pizzas..."

Troy Keeney

"Friendly service. Did a half and half Inferno and Maui. Price is pretty good: ~$10 for an 11" pizza. Stays open late. Pizzas ready in about 15..."

Daniel Potter

"Amazing pizza. I always choose the make your own option and have yet to be disappointed. The wings are very good and their home made ranch dressing..."

Nicholas Payton

"Great pizza! Idk why it is but the cheese tastes exceptional! And so does the pizza sauce! The 2 key ingredients. The concept is the same as Blaze..."

Brent Peddy

"It was good, nothing special over the other similar chains. My pizza wasn't cooked enough unfortunately. I will return and probably go with fewer..."

Eric Montgomery

"I like to think I know about what makes a great Napoletean pizza, and it is on this basis that I strongly recommend the pizzas at Inferno Pizza. ..."

Sylvie Bouffard

"The sauce is made diffrent it's unique!! The part that you can customize your own pizza is amazing. You can also earn points and get a pizza for free..."

Flor Berlanga

"Great place! Has vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options. 11 in pizza is $10 and cooked quick. Has Stubborn Soda too! Perfect quick and satisfying..."

Carolyn H

"We love this place! Luckily my husband works next door so we get to visit here often. You can put whatever toppings you want for 11in pizza $10. They..."

Manda B

"Great pizza. REALLY good gelatto (real gelatto) made right here in Houston. Nice owner/manager. Awesome real-sugar sodas. Fun loft seating..."

DH Clapp

"Very good. Crust is wonderful, thin and crunchy. Got to pick my own toppings! Pizza cooked fast in brick fire oven. Staff very..."

Scott Ballinger

"Excellent brick oven personal pizzas! Inferno had several kinds of specialty pizzas to choose from or you can do a create your own option, with no..."

Linda Arredondo

"Awesomeness! Any kind of pizza you want..., as long as it's thin crust. My favorite. Otherwise..., all the toppings you can eat. Any kind you want...."

Quincy “Mr. Quick” Poaches

"Outstanding pizza. Better than MOD Pizza by..."

Kurt Snell

Pizaro's Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I ate at pizarios for the first time last weekend and was very impressed! Nice and clean atmosphere with delicious pizza! They make three different..."

Erin Coleman

"I’m impressed. Highly recommend. Finally found a Real Brick oven wood fired pizza place that makes real Neapolitan style pizzas which are..."

Eric B

"10/10 the absolute best pizza I have ever had in my life. A little bit on the higher price point but absolutely worth it. Service is amazing as..."

Sarah Amann

"Amazing gluten free pizza, so good you can’t tell it’s gluten free at all. If you’re tired of the thin, Udis style gluten free crust, do..."

Lindsay Ross

"One of the best pizza tasted so far here in Texas.. true N.Y./N.J. style and and great in flavor.. crust and dough had the most perfect crunch and..."

SCARFACE 2000

"I can’t wait to return. The best pizza I’ve ever eaten. They have premades or you can make your own. We each made our own. One New York style and..."

Sarah Amann

"My favorite pizza in Houston! The quality of ingredients at Pizaro’s is amazing. Nothing better than a fresh napoletana margherita pizza! Plus the..."

Jasmin Zorrilla

"First time in Houston and I was blessed to eat in this restaurant. I was served by the owner and he was very kind, humble and making sure everything..."

Blanca Guzman Ayala

"The place is nice. The taste of the pizza is excellent, don't expect an american pizza in an italian pizzeria 😅. I would only add quantity in the..."

Carlos Fiorda

"Very good pizza, fresh ingredients, fast and friendly..."

Oscar G S

Crespo Pizza & Italian Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"the most delicious pizza i ever ate. Amazing service and sweet staff. reasonable price for the sizes they have. neat, clean, and nice place. give you..."

Rio Abbas

"Tried 4 different vegetarian pizzas and veggie special was my absolute favorite. Margherita pizza was also pretty good. Spinach and eggplant pizza..."

Varenya Mehta

"This place is AMAZING. The food was fresh! The pizza wasn't dripping in oil like your standard pizza places. It's local, and it isn't franchise..."

Awais Arshad

"I got a slice of the supreme pizza and did not expect it to be made right there and then! Even for a slice they make it fresh! Perfect crust, not..."

Shannon Tran

"Nice place and nice options for veg pizzas. I tried their spinach pizza, mozzarella pizza, vege pizza and Crespo special Pizza but liked their vege..."

Sonali Tyagi

"Best pizza you can find in Houston, real meat and cheese and the prices are really great. Wings so delicious with a great Custumer service..."

Zaid A

"The best pizza we have ever tried, every time we visit Houston, we must eat the supreme pizza from Crespo. Also they always welcome you with a smile..."

A Cmrgo

"I have been a fan of crespos for a bit now, but WOW this taco pizza! Y'all really nailed it! The flavor is extremely delicious, this picture doesn't..."

Hanna Mana

"The service and quality of the pizza are superb. We'll definitely be coming..."

janeatte

"Very good halal pizza. Nice friendly staff. Made fresh on the..."

Zeeshan Shafiq

Italy Pizza

91/100 (2539 ratings)

"Man at counter was very nice, while waiting I glanced into the kitchen which was very clean! The pizza was attractive, correct, and tasted..."

J Han

"I’m very happy I tried them. I will forever order from here best pizza spot in SW houston.. It’s perfectly cooked not undercooked or overcooked..."

Destiny Torres

"The pizza here is excellent and so very delicious. The service is top-notch and I am always treated kindly. I only recently discovered this..."

Monica Garza

"The food has always been very good. As for the atmosphere, go see for..."

Jamecia Mcclendon

"I have ordered and eaten from here twice and they both were good experiences . It is a small mom and pop restaurant, but the pizza is always fresh..."

Dominique Daniel

"Seen this place and didn't see very much business heard some things about it decided to give it a shot myself this isn't your typical corporate Pizza..."

Nate Silva

"First time at this place .. I take my order to go, the sr who take my order was very polite the pizza was better than I expected definitely coming..."

Criss DelaO

"Pretty good pizza.. actually some of the best I've tried in Houston. Not much atmosphere.Really just a take out ..."

I. F.

"Excellent and generous toppings. Really like the crust which is even good the next day. Fast and friendly..."

Carlton

"Very surprising & delightful spot near my place. They load the pizza with toppings when I get the all meat or supreme pie(s). I wish they had a..."

Rebecca Messina

"Great tasting food, I enjoyed my order. It took awhile to get it, but it was really delicious. I would order again and recommend Villa..."

Tanner James (TJ)

"Love love love this place! The staff is AMAZING! And the pizza is phenomenal! Super cheesy and tastes so fresh! Hidden gem over here! Better than the..."

Alexan L

"Pizza is delicious. The prices are good. The whole family enjoyed. We ordered online for pickup. The store was out of lasagna, but they called me to..."

Robert Polsgrove

"I am no longer ordering from Pizza Hut, Dominoes, Papa John. The food with Villa is absolutely you awesome. The delivery Man is so AWESOME. 10..."

Rosie Fenroy

"The large 2 topping pizza with a liter of Dr Pepper for $14 is such a good..."

Mr Wildred Tripplett

Gelazzi

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Lots of fun flavors, very nice atmosphere, just a tad tiny with limited parking. The staff is really nice, the food is good, and it is reasonably..."

Nicholas Gangloff

"This is a hard review for me because the customer service was awesome. The Houston winter storm, Notherners don't laugh, lead me to this place..."

Mark Handy

"After a big dinner at Coltivare, we were looking for a place to just get something sweet. This was the perfect place! Just two blocks down the road,..."

Tia Choudhury

"Yummy deserts 😍 Their gelato menu changes from day to day. I love that they allow you to try as many flavors so you are able to make your final..."

Maribel Ramirez

"The staff was decently friendly and a little pricey, but that's to be expexted. The staff was patient and let us try a bunch a samples, but the..."

Jessica E

"Love the decor. You can try all the flavors you want but expect to have to think about which flavor to..."

Prabuddha Mohanty

"Have to stop here whenever I'm in the area. Delicious gelato, ok sorbet. Have inside and outside seating. If you're lucky, there's sometimes a..."

josh L

"This place is so amazing, has one of the best ice creams in..."

Srinivas D

"Great neighborhood dessert place. Kids friendly with plenty of outdoor..."

Louis-Philippe Bosse

"This place is so cute! And their peanut butter Ice cream is just so perfect 😭 I would definitely come back here for more!..."

Cecilia Perez

Frenchie's Italian Cuisine

91/100 (2014 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"if you are ever close, this is a MUST!!!! Extremely friendly and feels like dinner with family.... if there was an option for 10 stars, I'd give them..."

David Andrews

"SimpleGood - not great or exceptional - but very good food coupled with friendly service made this a good choice for our short..."

Nayantara Verma

"Very enjoyable meal today at Frenchies. This place may not be much to look at on the outside, but the food inside is perfect. Anytime I’m not sure..."

Burger Belly

"This is truly an awesome place! The owner always greets customers at the door with a genuine warm smile and friendly words. The waitstaff is amazing...."

Vinny Sood

"A local favorite. Besides getting fantastic Italian food (genuine Italian also!), you never know who you you will see in the restaurant... from..."

Thomas McBarron

"Amazing place. Worth going for the memorabilia alone! Fantastic food and faultless service. We had two pasta dishes and they were HUGE, delicious and..."

Avid Diner

"Frenchies Italian Restaurant IS OPEN and has ALWAYS BEEN OPEN and it proudly remains an absolute favorite to patrons both locally and..."

Joseph Mire

"I love Frenchy's!. Lunch or dinner; I'm never disappointed. Yes, it's a hole in the wall. Yes, it can be slow service if they are extremely busy. But..."

Patmack

"Just like Mama Made It.... This place is the bee's knees if you like Italian cuisine. It's a little hole in the wall frequented by all of the locals..."

Melinda Mintz

"Go for Lunch. Yes, the chicken crepes are very good. My favorite is the spaghetti marinara (no meat - black olives - capers). Very tasty and filling...."

Areviewer

"It's Italian. I love the people and the ambiance...(Does seems like a scene out of the GodFather) But don't go if service is very important to you...."

Theresa

"Exceptional !!. My family has been going to Frenchies for many years. The food has never been a disappointment. For those of us who love this gem of..."

Catherine

"I want to like it, but I just can't find something I really like (except for the bread and garlicky..."

Aaron

"Awesome Italian food! The family like atmosphere will make you feel right at home! One of the things I most appreciate about Frenchie's is there..."

Jack Warren

"Frenchies was a great place to eat, I had lasagna and I finished with there cheese cake with blue berries o my very good!!! I highly recommend. I..."

Gary B.

"Good for lunch (only). Frenchie's has great sandwiches for lunch. I'd give them a 4 for that. The sandwiches are big. Sometimes they have roasted..."

Cojr

"Loved the food. Everything we had was amazing. I would go back..."

Ang E.

"A Clear Lake Staple. I love this place! They have some of the best Italian food in the area and the owner and his family is usually right there in..."

Rowdy

"Great lunch value. Hidden gem in clear lake. Dinner is much more expensive though. Chicken crepes..."

Howard Hill

"We love this little place. House wines are good as well. The Lobster ravioli is enough to drive here but there are other specials that focus on..."

Don Coffey

"Tasty. Still my favorite, I don't care what anybody says. The salad is just so Italian...I can't pass up lasagna. Not very imaginative, but I love..."

Zsa Zsa

"A Clear Lake Tradition. Before there was a "Nasa Parkway" and when Kemah was about five places to eat and more places to buy fresh or live seafood,..."

Loren

"Excellent lunch. Best Italian food in Clear Lake area in the $10 zone. My wife and I visit at least once a..."

Alan Franklin

"Excellent food! Clear Lake tradition that always is..."

SandC

"#1 for Italian in the greater Clear Lake area! This is where the celebrities flock and the locals frequent! Try the chicken crepes! You will be glad..."

Juliet Weigand

"Love it; great lunch sandwiches "they are huge"! All the items that I have tried have been..."

Exciter

"Intimate, friendly, & warm. We were greeted & seated by Frenchie himself and served by astronaut's son, Tom..."

Ray Myers

"Best in Houston - Seriously!. Frenchie's is Zagat rated and is honestly some of the best Italian food in Houston! All the astronauts eat here and..."

Jeff Zimmerman

"I’m visiting the Clear Lake area of Houston this week and decided to try Frenchies Lobster Ravioli, oh yes it was delicious. Oh, don't forget to..."

Marvin Stephen

"Phenomenal authentic Italian cuisine and a restaurant with a great history and passion for their product and customer experience. The service is..."

Andrew Vilade

"Omg the lobster ravioli. It’s ridiculously amazing and topped with crab and some of the best jumbo shrimp I’ve ever eaten. The bread is so..."

Jaime Chanter

"This place is absolutely amazing! The service is top notch and the food is even better. So much history and lore being told within the decor and..."

Nygel Walker

"In business for 50 years at the same location. I LOVED the photos of family and friends through the years. I was treated so kindly. Truly a treasure,..."

LaShonda Flournoy

"Amazing Amazing place. If you are visiting Houston, and if you are visiting nasa space center, this restaurant must be in your list of things to..."

abhishek singh

"What a beautiful cozy, nasa inspired or full of collectibles restaurant. I had a great Italian meal here. Very nice staff and food was super..."

gunjita joshi

"I went to Frenchies twice; once for dinner (about 4:30pm) and once for lunch (about 1pm)…the food was delicious both time, but the level of service..."

Moe Mosby

"My boyfriend and I LOVE Frenchies! We crave it. The both of us try to have a low carb diet, but every once in a while, we have to splurge..."

Mercedes Zaugg

"This restaurant left an indelible mark on my taste buds. The elegant setting, combined with the staff's genuine care, made for a truly exceptional..."

Eliza Bing

Porta'vino

Bravery Chef Hall

Ristorante Cavour

"Amazing experience overall. Food is delicious, my favorite was the Branzino. They also had a great selection of wines and cocktails. The staff is..."

Kristiana Nasto

"An obscure upscale Italian restaurant tucked inside Hotel Granduca in Uptown Houston. Small quaint restaurant with maximum capacity of 40 patrons...."

Run Crz

"Came for a date night. Overall experience is exactly what you would expect from an upscale place. The service was attentive without being..."

Anderson Lee

"We love this place so much. Food and service are top notch. Definitely go back for private dinner...."

Nuni Nguyen

"Best Italian restaurant in Houston. Original and delicious dishes. Great service in a wonderful atmosphere. Original..."

Silvina Stinco

"My wife and I went here for their high tea service for my birthday and we had a blast. It was on the pricey side but you get friendly staff, ample..."

Greg Heath

"Alba is a beautiful standard for what fine dining should be. Excellent service, attention to detail, warm hospitality, and of course delicious and..."

Jessica Stuckey

"The service is excellent. They have..."

Evelyn Avalos

"Stellar Italian restaurant. The chef is from Piemonte Italia. His menu and his staff's execution of that menu is so very on point. We are lucky to..."

Kelly Finn

"Alba is spectacular. It’s truly special to see a chef who cares so much about his craft and who comes by to talk to you about his cuisine and..."

Sanjeev Shah

Italian Express Pizzeria

"By far the best pizza place I've been to. I don't really eat pizza. My go-to is Philly cheese steak, but not many places make them really good...."

Bree Bree

"the chicken Alfredo pasta is the best pasta i’ve ever had ! the customer service is amazing and the prices are very good too. Pizza is also very..."

Luis Cadena

"I’m definitely a foodie who’s been to the best restaurants and this place has the most delicious lasagna that can compete with the best of them...."

Alison Palacios

"Great pizza place, the pizza was delicious. It was perfect for my taste because they don't add to much sauce to the pizza. Great customer..."

NessMor_ Love

"Not many local pizza places make you feel at home. But this place hit a home run, they are very clean and very professional. The wait time was around..."

Eduardo Anaya

"I grew up in NY and when I moved here 5 years ago I just knew I had to accept that I would no longer get a great bagel or slice of pizza. I recently..."

Craig Wisniewski

"One of the best pizza joints in town! The customer service is always top notch, they know me by name when I walk through the door, and the quality of..."

Mr. Jordan Hase

"Since I’ve moved to Houston,Texas this is by far the best pizza place and coolest experience by. Fresh, Hot delicious,Pizza, with ice cold..."

B Tv

"Best Italian Pizza Restaurant i have ever been. Delicious food, great services, And best atmosphere at this place. I came Here from Europe to eat..."

Angelika Skubich

"Wow .... one of the best pizzas 🍕 I've eaten in a long time and the salad was awesome... you really need to stop in and try this place... I wish..."

Two Peas

"Really good pizza. I was on this side of town and needed some food. Found this place on Google maps. Got the 14" Supreme as a pickup order. I did not..."

J Jones

"Never fails! Best pizza in town. Where the franchise for..."

Pat Robicheaux

"I wish I could give extra stars to Italian Express!!This was hands down the best thin crust pizza I’ve ever had. I could taste each individual..."

Christopher Powell

"The BEST 🍕 pizza un Houston. Great service, an very clean..."

Mayrely Bowman

"I won’t lie, we weren’t expecting anything special when we ordered from here. Haven’t had the best pizza experiences in the Cloverleaf area...."

Steven Boehm

"Food is high quality, like in Europe! Plus on the top really nice stuff! Definitely gonna order..."

Ekaterina Omelchenko

"Tried this pizzeria location for the first since moving to this side of town with my husband and it has became our new favorite spot 🙌🏻 We..."

Ivone

"Really good food, owner was very polite made sure my daughter and I were very comfortable. Will be going back..."

jeannie williams

"Sandwich was Awesome and the service was even better.... They have a new customer. This is my new lunch..."

Ebony Akinlabi

"Amazing friendly staff. The food is delicious. Love to come to The Filling Stop! because it a place where you feel cozy and to feel recharge..."

John Wunsch

"I LOVE this place! The food is always fresh and delicious and the service is fast and friendly. My favorite is the Philly Steak sandwich...it is..."

Judy Huffman-Darden

"Hands down the best sandwiches I've ever had. My new sandwich shop from now..."

Mario Duran

"What an amazing quaint coffee shop filled other delicious things. The ladies were friendly and..."

Lisa Geraci Giesler

"Delicious food, wonderful people! I HIGHLY..."

Jayme Ely

"My Sister and I eat there almost every Friday for lunch. Great Service and Great..."

Mike Leonard

"Whenever I am in the area I stop in for a great coffee and treat! Wonderful small business..."

Clint Kripki

"We had soup and sandwiches at the Filling Stop today. It absolutely was the best tuna sub I have ever had! Jim had the turkey club and said it was..."

Carolyn Christian Gallmeier

"Tuna sandwich an the Caprese are my favorites! Service is always..."

Jorge Saul Alvarez

"They always greet you with a smile and how are you when you walk in. If your lucky and they have the meatloaf sandwich get it, you would take be..."

Grant Keener

"No lines! Great coffee. Very personal service by small business owners with no political..."

Russell Hajek

"We ordered 4 dozen breakfast tacos for a company office meeting and they were..."

Mark Park

"Awesome family owned place, operated by a lovely Italian woman and her mother. Both pleasant and friendly. Great coffee, excellent breakfast burritos..."

David Martin

"Today was the first time I've been to The Filling Stop. I met Ms Veronica and was greeted as if I was a regular. She made a great recommendation as..."

Jessi Walker

"First time here today. Got the tuna sub. Wow! I could taste the eggs. I could taste the tuna! It wasnt just a gooey glob of textured mayo! So far so..."

Tom Heffner

"Really nice atmosphere, clean, professional and friendly staff, plenty of seating, homemade soups (minimum 2) and made to order variety of..."

Mar Jam

"The best sandwich shop so far! Very friendly atmosphere, the staff is very welcoming and the food is absolutely delicious! Free food on Veterans day..."

M D

"I've only been working down the street for a couple weeks but this is already my go-to spot for morning coffee and lunch. Amazing food and even..."

Keith S

"Quaint, affable and rustic, this coffee bistro is tucked away in an industrial complex off of West Little York Rd. The service is quick, the staff is..."

Ajinkya Savant

"We got their piadinas and chicken noodle soup for dinner last night. Soup tasted 100% homemade, no nasty added stuff or flavors. The piadinas brought..."

famigliacasero

"Authentic Italian coffee shop, got to practice my Italian with the lady who took my order. The cappuccino was very good. And the environment was..."

stephanie rodriguez

"Love this place! I work in an office across the street, so I eat here at least twice a week. The food is good and the women who work here are very..."

Ciera Hoskinson

"The Filling Stop is a great place! We have rented out the restaurant several times for events. The food is good and the service always comes with a..."

J Jones

"Great find! I ate a wonderful omelette with fresh ingredients. The coffee was perfect and the service spot on. Wish this place was closer to my..."

chris gould

"Very good food. Price is about right. Coffee is amazing. Great environment. Very clean. Nice..."

Justin L

"Very nice place if you want to have a good breakfast and/or coffee. Will definitely come back..."

Iya

"Delicious and simple food. Very clean and great staff! I will come..."

Adalgisa Paniagua

"I love this place. The prices are fair and the food is delicious! Always very..."

Amelia Titus

Brothers Pizzeria

90/100 (3006 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My wife is From New Jersey and is a pizza snob . I went to this location last night and checked it out. ( for her ) Gives you Philly/ NJ vibes- the..."

Thomas Mckowen

"I've been eating here 35 years of my 40 years of life. Still the only "best NYC style pizza" in Houston. From the 1980s and 90s at West Oaks mall,..."

B. A. M.

"I hadn't been here in long time but my husband was craving some good pizza so I suggested we go to Brother's. It had been about fifteen years since I..."

Darlene P. Campos

"Just came here to say WOW! Leaving the review right from the parking lot. Hands down the BEST pizza I’ve had in all of Houston! Highly..."

Happy McDream

"Very good New York style pizza. Friendly staff and good condiments (permesan, chilli and oregano flakes). Also good service and friendly staff. Would..."

Arian

"Great 👍 food. I ordered the mushrooms 🍄 calzone. It's so good. The mozzarella 🧀 cheese is so awesome. And the ricotta cheese, it's a must..."

peter rodriguez

"Uffffffff!!! First time coming here and I’m so glad it didn’t disappoint! Sauce on point, dough too… you can’t ever go wrong with pepperoni..."

Danielena Viera

"Recently in Houston and stopped by this place to get some pizza. Best pizza I have ever eaten, just perfect. Atmosphere is great, feels like cheers..."

Val Ozuna

"Great pie as always. Love the family. Will always recommend for a quick slice or a whole pie. Places kind of small for how busy it gets, so I usually..."

George Ankar

"Always fast and friendly. If you love NY pizza, this is the..."

Julia Francis

"Every time we come to Houston we always make it a point to stop by and have pie with family! Love the..."

Dimo & Gunter PA

Rose Jewel

"Not so close to us and the trip is always worth it! Best NY style pizza I’ve have had in the..."

Hilda Ringel

"It’s been very difficult to find a good pizza in Katy/Houston, but this is it. Great New York style pizza. Big, cheesy slices. Plus great service...."

Jesse Ringel

"Excellent pizzeria selling by the slice or full large..."

J Young

"Best crust ever in this busy pizza place. It's always busy but the people are terrific. Best place for a slice which is very large and economically..."

Lisa S

Carrabba's - The Original On Kirby

90/100 (3626 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Reservations

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Took my best friend for her 55th birthday dinner because its her fave place! She always gets Pasta Carrabba and I had the crab cakes! Even though we..."

Sherrie Benson

"Been going to the Kirby location (and Voss too) for at least 15 years. Consistency in the staff and the amazing food. (Mushroom stuffed Ravioli has..."

Don Dowling

"Always love coming here. We live in San Antonio and make it a point to make The Original Carrabba’s at the top of our restaurant list. Great staff,..."

Terry Cawood

"The food is fresh. The service is beyond compare. Rene is The Best waiter, and we always ask for his station! It's absolutely my favorite place to..."

Reta Crowe

"We’ve been coming here since Day 1! We love the food and the service and the atmosphere. And “Mr. C” even joyed is for a few minutes last night..."

Andrew Pikoff

"I’ve been going to the Original on Kirby since they opened ! Always impeccable service and food. My favorite is the Pollo Rosa Maria and some..."

Viking Sjovall

"This is the original! Love the food and the service is on point! One of my..."

Melissa Crowell

"I love carrabba's. i had the lasagna and it was delicious. The bread and dipping oil is my favorite. The shrimp and crab appetizer was the best...."

Beverly Rankin

"Great service from the valet parking to the manager who stopped by the table. Our server, Steven was awesome and the food delicious. Try the Brick..."

Loranda Williams Iverson

"Awesome place! Awesome food! Awesome staff! Will visit again! Thank you so..."

Andrea N Mike Musick-Parsons

"Excellent food and superb service! The veggie pizza was outstanding. We hosted a group of 40 and everyone enjoyed. The grilled vegetables were..."

Connie S. Boyd

"My favorite!! I love everything, service ws on point. Food fresh an wine ws..."

Keena Woods

"The starter bread was my favorite. The food I do give 4 stars not over all my favorite for Italian. I got the Bryan Texas the chicken was really good..."

Mariana Mercado

"November 18, 2023: First time at The Original Carrabba's. Impressive ambiance; attended a birthday party as a guest. Once seated in dining area I..."

Jasmine SkyDancer

"First time here had an off menu appetiser. Drinks were nice 😊 Service..."

Dazzling Who

"We enjoyed our Friday dine out at Carrabba’s Few things to highlight: 1- amazing services, very friendly waiters. 2- food was good and flavorful...."

Aya

"I have been going 2 or 3x a week just for Take Out. I am midway through dental work and this is a great meal for me. The quality is far above any..."

C Sneed

"Paul and Malory were pleasant, courteous, professional, and efficient! The food was delicious and fresh! Had a great time for friend’s 80 years old..."

ron lu

"Solid place. But it’s expensive so don’t consider this a huge knock against Carrabba’s bc honestly, I’ve only been once (2023). Overall the..."

Justin Lui

"Went there for lunch, not busy at all due to the cold weather. Service was excellent, food was good, could be better. Bread and herbs oil was..."

Jullee Kanjanabout

"When I think of Carrabba’s I think of the chain restaurant, but think again! This is The Original and you really feel pampered dining here. The..."

Jill Scherling

"Had a wonderful date night at this restaurant with my wife. Has a lively vibe. Food choices are amazing and services great. Ended up ordering an..."

Kuljit Bhatia

"Had a great lunch today. Grady was our server. He was very nice and attentive. We had a caprese salad with handmade mozzarella. I had Chicken..."

Jennie White

"This Houston institution is by far my favorite Italian restaurant. Of course they have all the old standbys, but they constantly have great specials..."

Michael Ogg

"Everytime I come here I am blown out this world by the food. It is so delicious always been a hit and never a miss. I forgot to post my appetizer. I..."

Pocohontas Miles

"The ambiance was great. Everything was to perfection. Our waiter was phenomenal, very attentive, and handled most of our party by herself .Will come..."

Brianna Whitehead

"There's a reason this place has stayed open and busy in a city that sees restaurants come and go like a summer cloudburst—consistency. The food is..."

Glenn Brooks

"My partner brought me here for my birthday! We got the Tuesday T-bone deal and it was SO GOOD. We had medium rare with loaded mashed potatoes. It..."

Sarah Yip

Sicily Pizza And Pasta

"Omg 😱 you guys are BEST !! Fresh fresh fresh I have been coming here for years and today it tasted extra delicious!!! I would not change you guys..."

Mario Alfaro

"I discovered this location due to a coworker's recommendation, and I am glad that they introduced me to Sicily's. They have great pizza, and I..."

Tommy Nguyen

"Great pizza and great customer service. Delivery is 45+ minutes but pick up is more..."

Douglas Menjivar

"Best pizza that delivers to my house. Cooked in a pizza oven not some conveyor belt like a big franchise. I have been ordering from them for over..."

Anthony Dewstow

"Best pizza hands down! Amazing customer service, will forever order from this location.thank you for making my..."

Sara Davis

"This was my first time ordering from this place. Ordered the lasagna and an order of breadsticks from their last night from dinner through DoorDash...."

aquilla lacy

"Calzone with spinach and shrimp was amazing. Everything is so fresh and seasoned very well. Definitely must eat from here if your looking into..."

Classy Bucks

"Frequently purchase pizza from this location. PizZa is good and prices are decent. I recommend pick..."

Elvis Lantan

"Great pizza, great price, great delivery service/time! We were In the area for a business trip with no prior knowledge of quality restaurants in the..."

Tim Allie

"Best pizza on this side of town. Always fresh and made to order. Been going there for years. Prices reasonable:real cheese not fake cheese...."

Dee Maxx

"Great service and good pizza. Could use a larger dining..."

Parking Full Time

"I love this place. Their menu items are delicious 😋! I love eating their Cajun Wings, all pizzas, and their pastas. Cheap delivery..."

Adrianna

"Best pizza in Sugar Land! Amazing crust that is perfectly chewy but not “bready”. Excellent sauce that is a great basic tomato sauce base with..."

Michael Mathena

"Love this place. They always get it right and make great Pizza. Delivery people very good..."

Barbara Matranga

Baretti's Ristorante Italiano

90/100 (2 ratings)

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"The food was Completely Mouth-watering and Old School Authentic Italian. The food here is definitely 3 star Michelin Quality. I had the Veal..."

Richard Cinta

"great food and service before they..."

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