40 Best Italian Restaurants near South Houston

“I was a bit skeptical due to reading the reviews people left here, but I decided to still give it a try!
the waiting took about 15/20 min,
We chose to get a Large cheese pizza , and I now get why you’d assume it doesn’t look like a Large Pizza rather it does seem to be the size of a Medium Sized Pizza, but the dough is quite thick and “fluffy “ so I totally understand the size prize here!
I do wish it could’ve had a bit more marinara sauce! but overall it was pretty tasty😊
My partner got himself a boneless chicken (BBQ) and Alfredo pasta
The chicken was fully covered with the sauce + it comes with a little container of ranch!
I didn’t know the Alfredo pasta contained bacon- I really hoped it had that description on the menu😔 I don’t eat pork, but that may have been my fault since I’m not sure if on the website had that as a description- so unfortunately I can’t say anything on that 💔 but it did look pretty good even my partner said it was!
Anyhow, I’m glad I still chose to give it a try everything seemed pretty tasty!“

“Highly recommend Mimo! It is probably our favorite Italian restaurant in all of Houston.

On our most recent visit we ordered the pane, ricotta, house salad, pansotti, and tagliata and everything was perfect.

The weeknight happy hour is also a great deal for wine, appetizers, and pizza.“

“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!!“

“Exceptional job tending to a school group of 13. Besides the food being delicious, our server was top notch. Every order and ticket came out correctly. The bread was plentiful and our drinks were never empty. Great job, Antonio’s. We will definitely be back.“

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

“This place has the best of everything. I cannot believe the food and drinks that are here and the service is amazing. The most friendliest owners. No wonder they have been here for 30 years. The place is small but that’s what makes it special. The prices are perfect and atmosphere is unique. You have to have it here and make a reservation because it fills up quickly.“

“Service was amazing & food was delicious! I've celebrated many birthdays here and it never disappoints! We were showered with great service and happy birthday messages from the manager, Drew (what an excited party guy!) and waitstaff. We will be back next year. My cousin works for Brinker & says a new menu is coming in November! Can't wait to see it! I also let him know about the great service. Great job Maggiano's!“

“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.“

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

“Great food and service !“

“We always love our late night eats at Mony’s anytime we’re in midtown. Fresh quality ingredients, best sauce and cheese around just makes the pizza great. Large menu with all the Italian pasta specials, and now serves breakfast and large range of desserts, too. You’ll never leave hungry. Great service. Maria and Joe make it a point to greet you as friends, and tell you about the new recipes. So glad I’ve got leftovers to enjoy it again tomorrow!! A+ family owned and operated.“

“AMAZING! Best food in Houston! If there is anything close to this, I want to try it. My brother and I stopped in here and they treated us like family. There is nothing that i don't love about Angelo's Thank You!“

“Amazing food. Great service. A must.“

“It was a nice place food was great serving was huge host was super friendly“

“I use to be a regular here. Definitely miss it no doubt. I recommend to everyone.“

“We love the Pizza Lounge!! The staff is great, the food is even better!! If you’re in Pasadena, stop in and check it out!“

“We had Kristina as our waitress and she was so amazing! She had great recommendations, was very quick, made sure to check in with us, and was very happy and friendly! She told me there’s a lot of staff with the same name so I made sure to spell her name right.
The food was great, it arrived very quickly and was hot. Their spinach and artichoke dip is delicious!
We definitely plan to come back and hope to have Kristina serve us again!“

“Always consistent !!!! Awesome and fresh ! Best BURGER EVER!!!! I’m in love with their meat balls ❌⭕️“

“The best rainbow trout I've had. perfect in every way. Staff are cool along with managers. Great atmosphere and bar. The fresh homemade pasta will melt in your mouth. This place Rocks.....“

“Can't stress enough how much I enjoy Pomodoro's of Clear Lake which is in a strip mall with plenty parking and wheelchair access. The interior is cozy and always reminds me of Italy and is excellent in all areas!! Like the "complimentary" garlic and olive oil spread are always delicious, and I have never had a bad meal. Service was professional, fast & friendly and our bartender / server checked in on us frequently Shoutout to the "owner: who is nothing but "awesome" she always is checking to make sure everything is to our satisfaction, which makes it a wonderful experience. The pizza, appetizers, and the main course meals are fresh and have been "fantastico" which came out quickly, coffee and the sangria were yummy. Seriously! I cannot wait to go back and enjoy more of their delicious food at a very reasonable price for such quality, I have eaten Italian food in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Rome, Naples and truthful can say absolutely, this is my favorite Italian restaurant in America to date!! Lastly, The restrooms were perfectly clean.“

“Wonderful food and service! The manager, Luke Palermo, is excellent! He really cares and pitches in to help his servers. I will be back.“

“I'm at Grazia at least once a month. I thought I knew what to expect, but sitting in the speakeasy with Jen took our experience to a whole new level. Her service, care, and clever ways of elevating the menu dishes were standout. Outstanding service like hers is the reason we keep coming back-though now we might strictly be speakeasy regulars!“

“takes you back in time when the owners really cared if you are pleased with your meal!“

“Been going there all my life, Even worked there when I was 19 and so on. first job ever! love the place and the pizza is unmatched. try the lunch buffet , their chicken fried steak is killer good. My favorite thing overall is the seafood lasagna. The dish is the best thing I have eaten in goodness.“

“Went here with a couple of friends and ended up having a really good time. We shared a pizza and some other food, and everything was gone pretty quickly. I liked the atmosphere too it had enough energy to feel lively without being uncomfortable. Good food, cold drinks, and an easy place to hang out for a while.“

“I love this place we are known for are pizza back home up north, and this place is a must go to for me, when ever I am missing home I come here the pizza is absolutely amazing and Taste just like am back home the feel and the look brings me back to my home town when I walk in the look and the feel of the place let alone the owners are amazing and treat you like family. if you haven't tried it your missing out.“

“The food from the Bruchetta appetizer to the pizza, pasta, and finally dessert was outstanding! There was one thing better than the food though.....the service! Tori was phenomenal! Service truly worthy of the finest restaurant in Houston! Highly recommend the restaurant, and highly recommend asking to sit in Tori's section. You will not regret it!“

“If you’re ever around the Bay Area and you come across this Olive Garden establishment, you’ll find yourself not only having an awesome meal but also the best experience thanks to this server named Jayden. He was extremely attentive and always making sure we were getting our refills. I can confidently say that our entire experience was only made possible because of him. Huge shoutout to my server JDawgg.“

“Veronica was the worst server I ever had in my life. She was so wastes. I didn't know you can drink on the job. Vodka has a smell. Breath strips doesn't cover the smell. I will definitely not be back. I asked for a manager and some little kid came to my table. This place is a joke.“

“Being born and raised North of Detroit and JETS being one of my favorite home town pizzas, I was nervous it wouldn’t be the same, but this location really exceeded my expectations! We had a large order that we traveled from Baton Rouge to get, it was ready on time, cooked correctly, and had that perfect grease soaked, crunch. If we are ever around this location again, we will definitely be back. Great job team and THANK YOU.“

“Food was delicious! I love how fresh it was!“

“Came by a few days ago with some friends, loved it. Our server David was an absolutely lovely person (so was the young lady who served us the day after). The food was great. I recommend eating the Five cheese ziti al forno with some Alfredo sauce (ask for some on the side), super delicious! (Needs something crunchy though). The Tiramisu was amazing as always. And I got some apple juice, my fav. : ) the breadsticks aren't what they used to be in my opinion, but that's secondary. Overall, it was lovely, it's one of the better Olive Garden establishments around Houston by far. I hope anyone else visiting has a wonderful meal and time! <3“

“the food is absolutely delicious and the staff is great!“

“We stopped at this Olive Garden while our dog, Peeks, was being treated and having ultrasounds done at the nearby veterinary clinic. Ivett, our bartender, was amazing—friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Derrick, the manager, also made sure we were well taken care of.

The food was great, the atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable, and I was even able to get a lot of work and phone calls done while we waited. We truly appreciated the wonderful service during a stressful day. Thank you, Ivett and Derrick! We will definitely be back.“

“It's been a minute that I've been some place that would cost <$10 and I don't feel like I need extra sides just feel full. While not the best tasting pizza I've had, it definitely hit the spot and made me happy about my pockets. The server and the cashier were both friendly to boot. Overall, would go here again.“

“I had just gotten off of a 3 hour flight and was hungry. The Big Boss Slice of pizza looked very delicious. Well, the picture shown on the menu and the piece of pizza I got were entirely different. I only had 3 pieces of Italian sausage of which none were on the slice of pizza. All three were laying beside the pizza in the box! All that I saw was pieces of pepperoni on the slice of pizza. When I took it back to the counter the employee said it was a slice of BIg Boss when I questioned if I was given the wrong order. I paid $7.85 for a slice of pepperoni pizza with a few bacon bits on it and three pieces of Italian sausage on the side! This place is a rip off!!“

“Amanda is the best! She goes above and beyond to make sure her guests are taken care of. She had awesome recommendations and excellent service. Five stars! Food was excellent as well. Hours are not updated, for they are serving dinner on Friday and Saturday nights.“

“WOW! What a wonderful place! We ordered a regulari hazelnut latte & mocha latte. Latte art as well!! Berry braid is so good and flakey!

They had just baked some FRESH croissants too!

I didn’t know it was attached to a museum so I will HAVE to stop by in the future!

Cute place & def worth stopping by for a photo op 🥰

If you’re looking for great coffee and GREAT service def stop by 🤍✨

I WILL be back!“

“Today's walk-in for take out was at the Fairmont location. I would have used their drive through window but the sign said something about pickup orders (placed ahead) so I didn't wish to be told to park out front to wait 20 minutes under their shade tree.

My attention gravitated to the window sign for the large fiery sausage and green pepper pizza near the entrance. It was a good choice for $11.90 total.

Five stars, and three stars for inside counter service, because of the malfunctioning card reader declined my debit card, and that was after several attempts by the cashier. So I just paid the bill with cash to avoid the hassle again.

Pizza was good as usual.“

“Great food, great costumer service“