50 Best Italian Restaurants in Houston

“Came to try the pizza and was totally blown away by all of the food!!! The pane was delicious and light seasoned perfectly. The ricotta appetizer was delicious but very heavy on onions. So be aware. The special pizza of r here evening was calabrese and was really good. Nice Napoli fold on the crust! Good sauce that wasn’t too sweet. Desserts were great!! Almond biscotti was amazing!! Latte was a really good coffee!! Amour server was delightful and very attentive. We felt right at home and no rushed at all. Will be back! The menu has so many items we want to try!“

“Everything was delicious and the staff was so knowledgeable and friendly as well.“

“Excellent food and authentic Italian food and cuisine. The food was delicious and great service. I was finally able to enjoy this resturant after many years and I will go back again. Prices are high but the food and service are top class. The imported from Italy branzino for 2 was amazing and cooked to perfection and serve with vegetables. Very simple cook and condiment that elevate the taste of the fish.“

“Don’t let the old reviews fool you—this restaurant is a true hidden gem. The indoor-outdoor atmosphere is effortlessly charming, with cozy lighting and a relaxed elegance that makes you want to stay awhile. The food is the real standout: Italian classics prepared with creativity and care, from perfectly al dente handmade pastas to bold, thoughtful flavor combinations that go beyond the expected. Service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. If you’re craving elevated Italian in a beautiful setting, this place is absolutely worth a visit.“

“I’m not sure that I could recommend this place. The food was good, however I was with my 5yr old daughter and really felt like we were rushed. I understand we can’t possible order up a tab that much but we surely didn’t deserve to feel rushed. We split a salad and the meatballs. The main dish came out literally 2 mins after receiving the salad. I don’t know about this place. Slow it down.“

“Love love this place! We stopped by for happy hour pizza! Which was absolutely delicious and delightful!! The braised beef pizza was one of the best toppings I’ve ever haddd. I ordered the Pignatiello which is braised short rib!! Best ever Happy hour pizza is such a great idea. I will definitely be back for more also parking is available again the establishment“

“the food and service was impeccable. The lemon drop drink was good too. Highly recommend Amalfi Ristorante and will definitely return.“

“This was our first visit, so my review is based on very limited experience. The bread service at the beginning is a fantastic selection including two each of hot seeded rolls right out of the oven, slices of sourdough, and a few of the best sesame seeded breadsticks in town. The endive salad was large and exceptionally good. The pastas are all made in house. My wife's veal parmesan was well made, comparable to the best versions in town. I had the King crab with squid ink spaghetti, Nduja, cherry tomatoes, and corn. It was good, but there was a bit too much going on in this dish. Nduja is great on a pizza, but over-powered the King crab. The squid-ink pasta was hidden by the tomato/nduja sauce. There was one medium size piece of King crab. If they want to feature the crab and black pasta then I think they would do better with a less complex and aggressive combination of elements: perhaps, a light sauce of garlic, olive oil, and parsley with a touch of saffron cream. The wine list included a good selection of wines from California, France, Italy, and Spain. We had a nice Priorat which is not that common to find on Houston wine lists. It was excellent at a reasonable price. Our waitress, Kimberly, was exceptionally good. She knows her menu very well and struck the right balance between attention and leaving us alone. She gave us a complimentary slice of olive oil cake, which I had heard about but never had before. It is a light and pleasant way to end a meal. Thank you Kimberly. Overall, it is a nice, quiet, somewhat dark, restaurant with a good wine list at reasonable prices. I like any place that makes fresh pasta. Next time I will try a more traditional or subdued dish like the Bolognese or gnocchi, or perhaps Branzino.“

“Always wonderful! Great cocktails too.“

“Wonderful experience. Delicious food. Courteous waitstaff. Just go, you will not be sorry.“

“It's expensive but veeeeerrrrry good and worth it. Only gave service 4 because I had to search for guys refilling water when I needed it but I also drink a lot of water so not really their fault. Atmosphere was great and our server was awesome. Great personality and on point. Will def be going back“

“We had an amazing dinner tonight. Had reservations & ended up having to wait longer than expected but the staff made up for it with service. The ambiance of the restaurant, the taste of the kitchen & attention to detail to quality was exceptional. We will return and look forward to our next dinner with you.“

“Great service and food! Wine recommendations were on point. Loved my experience here!“

“Food is always delicious! I haven't found a dish yet, that I don't like. Ultimate favorite desert is the Banana Foster! I can't go here without ordering it. Ambiance is top tier and service is perfection. It's fine dinning with a comfy feel. This place is a must stop if you are in the River Oaks district or craving Italian.“

“Stumbled across this restaurant this weekend and it was absolutely wonderful! Definitely will be a staple of ours :)“

“Great service, great food!“

“Delish! Great service! Our waitress Friend was awesome! Great ambiance! ❤️“

“I got the Cesar salad and a pizza. It was the BEST Cesar salad I’ve ever had. Everything was so fresh and the pizza was delicious. Oh, and the dessert pizza was to die for. Anyone who says this place isn’t good is LYINGGGGG. I still rave about it a year later.“

“Cant give enough stars to this place! Incredible food-both delicious and nutritious as well as unique and original dishes. AND great service by the awesome Staff. thanks so much to you all for a wonderful meal and experience.“

“So we did Dine in the Dark here. No photos to post and will not tell you what was on the menu, but I was very good! It’s amazing how senses changed when one was taken away. Something you need to experience for yourself.“

“My wife and l come to this kingwood location about once a week, Brandon and Jordan are always great. The food is always great up until about a month or so ago. The Angel hair pasta in alfredo sauce tastes different, kinda soggy, it doesn’t taste the same l don’t know what changed but l wish they would go back to the previous one.“

“We’ve been going to D’Amicos for almost 20 years and it’s a fantastic place. Food has been amazing and prices are much more than affordable. Pizza is delicious and pasta is great. Everything is so good… but my favorite is the pappardelle with bolognese sauce, and also the salsa rosa with chicken and either farfalle (bow tie) or penne pasta. Tiramisu is addictive, be careful!! (joke). You can’t be wrong going to this hidden gem.“

“Food was delicious and service superb 👍👍👍“

“I usually don't review but this place deserves it. It was my first time eating here and it was amazing. Albert explained how every topping was made and the sauces. Also I have never had a pizza place that could do a pizza half/half with different sauces. Usually it's only toppings but same sauce when doing half/half. Making this my go to pizza place“

“Great atmosphere and staff! Best cappuccino in town, and great chai...not syrupy sweet, just good and satifying. You'll love it.“

“Great for small private party! VERY yummy unique cocktails! And there is a SPA downstairs!“

“Best pizza in Houston! Drove from Mont Belvieu to try, will make the drive to try more. Excellent prices and atmosphere.“

“Best Sangria ever!! Delicious crisp fresh bread. Courteous, fast service and large menu, with authentic Italian dishes. We will definitely be dining at Carrabas whenever we come to Houston😍“

“The only place we would go for real pizza is Fuzzy’s on Antoine here in Houston. The best!!!“

“We’ve never had a bad meal at Carrabba’s. That being said, the service was a little slow tonight, but the food, as always, was delicious! From the soft and crusty-on-the-outside bread, and the herbs/olive oil to dip it in…and the shrimp and scallops with angel hair pasta with a lemon butter sauce…it was ALL so darn tasty! Great place to celebrate our anniversary.“

“The food is always made fresh, the lady who owns the place is a real sweetheart. The food is authentic, made with care and love. I would recommend the chicken dishes.“

“Only one word can accurately describe this dining experience: WOW! OK, maybe a few other words: incredible, outstanding, fantastic, delicious, amazing, and unique! This was truly an experience! It all started with the wonderful service from Nate, the Maitre D. He was so kind, personable and professional! Then came Valentin, our server, who was so friendly, knowledgable, and again, professional! The food was insane! A feast for the eyes and the senses! I loved that the restaurant was quiet, even though it was busy. This is a restaurant that knows what they're doing...and they're doing EVERYTHING RIGHT! I cannot wait to go back, and I'm telling everyone I know about our superb experience! Thank you for a great night!!“

“My husband and I went last night to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The food and the service were wonderful! Sergio and his team were great and made our special occasion a happy one! Sorrento is definitely one of the best restaurants in H-town! ??“

“Amazing comfort food. Super friendly service and great atmosphere. Definitely will be back soon.“

“my favorite street pasta my order is always 10/10. customer service is impeccable
if u want to try something spicy this is my order
create your own: regular bowl
with spaghetti, as much diavolo sauce as they can give you, spicy chicken, pancetta, zucchini and mushrooms, spinach, extra broccoli, all of the cheeses SOOOOOOO good i love“

“We enjoy Laurenzo's because of the prime rib, the consistency of their quality and have never been disappointed by the service. Six of us for a birthday dinner and the table was ready when we arrived and we all had a wonderful experience.“

“First of all the food was amazing! We ordered things that we’re on the menu and off. They made everything perfectly. Second, the staff was so nice, Felipe was our waiter and he went above and beyond. Lastly, Arturo came to our table and chatted with us and brought us things to taste, plus my mom wanted a special dessert that she was hoping Arturo would make and he did it just for her. Delicious Samayon!“

“Everything that I've had has been stellar. My favorites: Chicken Parm sandwich or plate, meat lovers pizza and the rigatoni campagnola.“

“We had a family of 8 arrive for a birthday dinner last night. The staff was very welcoming and polite. The food and service were outstanding. Well worth the drive from Spring to try some authentic Italian food. Keep up the great work!“

“Happy Birthday Tammy! 40 looks great on you babe!!“

“Best pizza around. All of the dishes are fantastic!“

“With all the chain restaurants seemingly popping up on every corner and shopping center it’s easy to lose sight of independent restaurants. Today, my wife and I decided to visit an old-time favorite, Lasagna House and we certainly were not disappointed. Actually, our food and service blew away our expectations. We started with the sausage, peppers & onions appetizer followed by two great entrees - Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Scaloppine. OMG the fresh herbs, which are gown in the restaurant’s herb garden took every bite to a different level. Our server, Andrea ensured a totally great dining experience.“

“Bada Bing at last!! Someone can cook NY style food here in Houston 14 inch pizza awesome but the Ham and Cheese Calzone even better. Three course meal for two that will last all week!!“

“The flavor of the tomato sauce in the dishes I had was incredible. There are few restaurants that cook their dishes to perfection and this is one of them. Seriously, I wouldn’t change a thing about any of the recipes. Masterpiece cuisine at Roma. The flavors in the food here are so delightful. If you’re reading this, GO. Don’t think, just go now.“

“Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Parmigiana was delicious. Mouth watering. The service was welcoming and fast. Would highly recommend.“

“Love Carrabba’s (Kirby). We live in DFW area now. Everytime we visit H-Town Carrabba’s is on our list of Things To Do“

“Always a great meal great atmosphere and the staff is wonderful. Some of the best bourbons you will find and a fantastic wine list.“

“Amazing food and impeccable service!“

“We always have a good meal and good times at Del Vista! The menu has so many of our favorites and always consistently prepared.“

“Chef Jada is fantastic. I made a large order for my organization and they went above and beyond to help me find my way around the Medical Center, to get my order to me in time for my meeting, and to accommodate me safely getting all the food into my truck. She helped me with a smile on her face, which was very comforting because the medical center this time of day has insane traffic and I was stressing. Be sure to give her and her team raises and big fat holiday bonuses.“