Impero Italiano

14028 Memorial Dr, Houston
(281) 853-9022

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DOP Con Crudo E Rucola Pizza
Gnocchi Salsiccia E Funghi
Cannolo Siciliano Pizza
Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
Spaghetti Meatballs
Torpedone Meatballs
Bruschetta Italiana
Spaghetti Carbonara
Chicken Parmigiana
Ravioli of the Day

Menu

Featured items
Margherita
The real thing from Naples, home made San Marzano DOP premium tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella , fresh basil and EVOO.
Spaghetti cacio e pepe
the original spaghetti cacio e pepe with pecorino and black pepper.
Calabrese
Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella spicy calabrian salami, crushed red peppers and EVOO.
Spaghetti Meatballs
Pasta with (3) three of our famous Angus beef meatballs in red sauce.
Bronte Oro Verde
Mozzarella & Burrata cheese, heavy cream, mortadella bologna and grated Bronte Pistacchio.
Pizza Nutella
Served with Italian nutella, powder sugar and nuts.
Costantino
Italian Ham, mushrooms, mozzarella and fontina cheese, truffle oil and parmesan shaved.

Pizza
Margherita
The real thing from Naples, home made San Marzano DOP premium tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella , fresh basil and EVOO.
Calabrese
Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella spicy calabrian salami, crushed red peppers and EVOO.
Capricciosa
Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, shaved parmesan.
Puttanesca
Tomato sauce, anchovies, black olive, garlic, oregano and mozzarella cheese.
Pernus Crudus
Dop Con Crudo E Rucola Pizza, Mozzarella, fresh cherry tomatoes, rugola, parma prosciutto crudo DOP and EVOO.
Polpettius
Bolognese sauce, homemade meatballs, Mozzarella cheese, Basil.
Sapore di Mare
Homemade tomato sauce, pomodoro, mozzarella, shrimps, mussels, clams, dry tomatoes.
Amore carnale
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, Angus ground beef, italian sausage, pepperoni, onions EVOO DOP.
Positano
Mozzarella, tomato, Bresaola, arugola, Parmigiano flakes, fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella morsels and EVOO
Pepperoni
Premium tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, highest quality imported premium italian pepperoni crefted using only the best meatand spices.
Classic Cheese
Home Premium tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella and Evoo. 12"
Vegetarian
Tomato sauce, onions, zucchini, black olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella, grape tomatoes, parmesan shaved and EVOO.

Pasta
Spaghetti Meatballs
Pasta with (3) three of our famous Angus beef meatballs in red sauce.
Gnocchi sorrentina
New summer version Homemade potato dumplings with cherry tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano reggiano and basil.
Spaghetti cacio e pepe
the original spaghetti cacio e pepe with pecorino and black pepper.
Impero
Spaghetti with clams, white wine sauce, garlic and Italian parsley.
Ravioli of the Day
Fresh Homemade ravioli served with butter and sage.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini pasta with chicken OR shrimps, panna sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Carbonara
Spaghetti made with pancetta/italian bacon, eggs, pecorino or parmesan cheese. NB: To avoid scramble eggs effect we recommend ideally not a take out dish.
Penne Ferrari
Classic Italian Dish made with tomato sauce, chicken, hot peppers, EVO , garlic and parsley. Gluten Free available.
Impero 2
Spaghetti with seafood medley, shrimps, in our evoo, garlic, italian parsley, white wine and cherry tomatoes sauce. *Gluten Free available.
Pesto Genovese
Fettucini with chicken or shrimps served with our homemade pesto sauce.
Lasagna Bolognese
Fresh lasagna with our famous Bolognese Ragu.
Gnocchi salsiccia e funghi
Homemade potato dumplings served with our popular Italian cream sausage, mushrooms and parmesan cheese.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Spaghetti, anchovies, cappers, black olives, grape tomatoes and italian Parsley.
Alfa GT
Spaghetti with garlic, Evoo, chili peppers and Italian Parsley.

White Pizza
Bronte Oro Verde
Mozzarella & Burrata cheese, heavy cream, mortadella bologna and grated Bronte Pistacchio.
4 formaggi
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Goat Cheese, Provolone, Smoked Mozzarella, shaved Parmesan, EVOO and Fresh Basil.
O' Sole Mio
Half Calzone filled with mozzarella cheese, calabrese salame, and mozzarella cheese, half pizza topped with Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, provolone, grape tomatoes, fiordilatte cheese, basil, parmesan shaved and EVOO.
Costantino
Italian Ham, mushrooms, mozzarella and fontina cheese, truffle oil and parmesan shaved.
Sorrentina
Fior di latte, Sorrento walnut kernels, provolone, lemon peel, truffle oil, marinated baby artichoke hearts, and EVOO.
Focaccina Bread
Our fabulos focaccina bread with garlic, mozzarella, Evoo, and Italian seasoning.

Appetizers
Bruschetta
3 Homemade bread slices topped with grape tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, oregano and EVOO from Sicily.
Impepata Napoletana
Fresh mussels delicately sauteed with lemon zest, black pepper, white wine sauce, garlic and EVOO, served with toasted bread and lemon slices.
Tagliere Impero
Prosciutto Parma, Bresaola,Italian Ham,Salame Toscano,Mortadella.Mozzarelline cherry cheese,Provolone, Burrata.Acacia honey, focaccina bread, amarena black cherry Italian jam.
Arancini
2 lightly fried large breaded rice filled with parmesan, mozzarella, beef and tomato sauce served with spicy marinara sauce.
Impero Meatballs
4 Our famous Angus beef meatballs served with our special red tomato sauce, topped with parmesan grated and Italian parsley.
Carpaccio crudo
Prosciutto crudo di Parma, burrata cheese, arugula salad, parmesan shaved and EVOO.

Soup and Salad
Caprese Salad
Sliced tomato with mozzarella and a drizzling of balsamic vinegar reduction, EVOO and fresh basil.
Cesare Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan served with our caesar dressing.
Minestrone Toscano
Classic Italian Soup served with fresh vegetable medley of the day.
Impero Salad
Seasonal greens, grape tomatoes, Sicilian-citrus fruits, cheese of the day, onions, Evoo and Balsamic vinegar of Modena.
Cesare Salad
Impero Salad
small size Impero salad

Kid's Menu 10 & Under
Kids Spaghetti meatballs in red sauce
Pasta served with 2 meatballs with red sauce.
Kids Cheese pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese. 8"
Kids Pasta with butter and parmesan cheese
Milk
Milk
Juicy
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Tomato sauce, cheese and pepperoni. 8"

Drinks
Acqua Naturale Panna
Acqua San Pellegrino
small bottle
Polara Siciliana
sicilian drinks choice of mandarine, aranciata, gassosa, pomegrane,chinotto
Coke
coke, diet coke, sprite.
Birra Peroni
Sprite
Diet Coke

Dessert
Cannolo Siciliano
Our authentic and real fresh cannolo (plain or chocolate)with goat ricotta imported from Sicily served with candied orange or lemon peel.
Pizza Nutella
Served with Italian nutella, powder sugar and nuts.
Tiramisu
Our original and authentic artisan Homemade Classic Tiramisu' or strawberry tiramisu.

Impero Wine Bottle
Bottle Montepulciano
Fruity with a touch of spice, food pairing pasta with meat, cheese.
Bottle SanGiovese
Well made, fruity Sangiovese. Plums and soft cherry with a touch of savory. Food paired Pasta with tomatoes sauces, and meet and cheese board.
Bottle Cabernet
Intense, dry generous and harmonious, food paired red and white meat or with hard cheese.
Bottle Merlot
Intense, winey and fragrant dry and pleasant Food pairing white and red meat, cheese.
Tinazzi Corvina
Ripasso Valpolicella

Baby Amarone Tinazzi Corvina
Bottle Tinazzi

Chianti Rigoletto Wine
Bottle Chianti
Well balanced, flavors of plum, cherry and red fruit. Excellent with appetizers and meats.

Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Bottle

Prosecco DOC
Prosecco Bottle
Good Intensity, fresh and elegant soft on the palate and pleasantly sugary. Excellent as an aperitif or with starters.
Prosecco Glass

Sides
French fries
Mushrooms Sautè
Broccoli sautee

Moscato Rose'
Moscato Bottle

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Recent Reviews

Best Italian restaurant I’ve gone to in Houston, it’s the only restaurant I’ve found where I’m able to speak to the waiters in Italian.

The quality of the food is similar to what i experienced when I traveled throughout Italy, they import most of their ingredients.
September 2025
I have searched for authentic Italian pizza and finally found it here. The margherita pizza with buffalo mozzarella is true perfection. I always try this version first because it’s the best test, simple but wonderful when made right. We will be back!
September 2025
We love Impero Italiano it’s so delicious and authentic. Truly the best Italian food in Houston.
Our server Alba is so nice and attentive. She was fantastic and so friendly.
September 2025

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Impero Italiano

14028 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
(281) 853-9022