Spice It Up

Neo Baguette Delivers On Multiple Levels

Familiar dishes get a western Mediterranean kick in the Heights.

11/15/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Newcomer's Guide

Houston's Essential 25 Restaurants

Want a crash course on Houston’s food scene? Start here.

08/30/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Best Restaurants 2018

Houston's 50 Best Restaurants in 2018

Where to eat, right now.

08/17/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Best Restaurants 2018

6 Overlooked Restaurants You Need to Know About

They're on our radar, and should be on yours, too.

08/17/2018 By Alice Levitt

Ready For Risotto

You Know What You're Getting at Mia Bella Trattoria

In fact, the entire Bella Restaurants Group puts a special focus on gluten-free offerings.

08/16/2018 By Cherie Devine

Stoli My Heart

5 Places to Get Sauced on Vodka Sauce

An appreciation of all the ways vodka punches up and perfects our pasta dishes.

07/19/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Speedy Service

Energy Corridor Eatery Promises Fast-Casual Italian, and Other Food News

Make your own pasta, sandwiches, and salads at Mona.

07/12/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat This Pie

Our Latest Obsession: Pepperoni Pizza at Fresco Cafe Italiano

Pasta is the star at Fresco, but the pizza deserves your attention too.

05/02/2018 By Cory Garcia

Restaurant Review

Fine Dining, the Dim Sum and Astros Way

Exotic morsels steamed, baked, and fried at Yauatcha—and meals quiet, convenient, and nachos-free at Potente.

01/30/2018 By Scott Vogel

Buono Aperitivo

Damian’s Cucina Italian Serves Up a Brand-New Happy Hour

The after-work crowd has a tasty new option in Midtown.

10/26/2017 By Lauro Rojas

Getting the Boot

The Houston Italian Festival is Now Through Sunday

What to eat and drink at the beloved annual event.

10/13/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

South Bound

What You Need to Know About Calabrian Food

The toe of the boot gets no respect when it comes to Italian cuisine. It should.

09/14/2017 By Alice Levitt

Of Menus & Myrtle

Wrap Up Restaurant Weeks With Arcodoro's Quadruple Threat of Menus

Few restaurants in the promotion go as whole hog (literally) as the Galleria restaurant.

08/24/2017 By Julia Gsell

In the Ghetto

A Primer on Roman Jewish Cuisine

There's a second Roman cuisine you likely haven't tried.

07/31/2017 By Alice Levitt

Rolling Fine

How the Pasta Magic Happens at Weights + Measures

It takes good eggs and well-honed technique to make it just right.

07/18/2017 By Alice Levitt

The Dark Night

The Worst Idea in Houston Dining

We like the food at Potente, but something else is making it hard to enjoy.

06/23/2017 By Alice Levitt

10 Brand-New Downtown Restaurants to Dine at Right Now

There's never been a better time to brave the one-way streets and parking meters: Downtown has dressed up for dinner.

06/21/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Eat Your Way Through Uptown with These 9 Restaurants

Explore both classic cuisines and new takes in Houston's hottest dining destination this side of the Galleria.

04/17/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fermenting Change

Hotel Granduca Hosts Opening of Its New Restaurant, Il Giardino

The al fresco restaurant will hold a special dinner on National Beer Day.

04/06/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

That's Amore

Mezzanotte's Wednesday Tapas Are One of the Best Deals Out of Town

Head to Cypress for $5 Italian small plates.

03/27/2017 By Alice Levitt