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The Top Dishes Houstonia Editors Ate in July

This month was filled with an epic waffle from Agnes and Sherman, fall-off-the-bone ribs from Pizzitola's, bolo-top egg waffles from Hong Kong Food Court, and possibly the best chicken Parmesan in Houston.

07/31/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

A Tavola

The Best Italian Restaurants Houston Has to Offer

Order a classic cacio e pepe or a creative pizza at one of these local spots.

04/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Pie Town

Where to Enjoy the Best Slices of Pizza in Houston

Houston's newfound pizza scene has everything you could ask for.

02/18/2025 By Daniel Renfrow and Emma Balter

Tried and True

Neighborhood Restaurants in Houston We Visit Again and Again

They may not always get the spotlight, but these community gathering places are special.

08/28/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Houstonia Approved

This New Restaurant Is Defying Houston’s Bad Pizza Reputation

Nonno’s in Montrose is another slam dunk from the owners of Nobie’s and the Toasted Coconut.

09/28/2023 By Emma Balter

Mangia!

Tableside Cacio e Pepe Just Made Numero28 Our New Go-to Italian Spot

The new Highland Village Italian restaurant represents a crossroads of Italian cuisine.

11/18/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

TASTE OF TUSCANY

Roma Ristorante is a Taste of Italy Without Ever Leaving Home

The trattoria-style restaurant in Rice Village feels like a trip to grandmas.

08/02/2022 By Shelby Stewart

First Look

Concura Italian Bites to Bring Adriatic Coastal Flavors to Houston

The stylish and sophisticated new Italian eatery opens in River Oaks this summer.

07/13/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Twist your fork 

Mangia! One Fifth Is Going Italian 

Indulge in nostalgia, red sauce glory, and your favorite pastas. 

06/24/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

McShane-Shane-Shane

Houston Native Returns with Ostia, Which Opens This Week

Chef Travis McShane promises rustic approaches for Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

09/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

Enjoy Italian Fare and a Flower Shop at Fiori

A new Montrose restaurant promises regional Italian and plenty of orchids.

05/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Rosalie Italian Soul Is the Fine-Dining Italian Comfort Food Spot We All Needed

The cozy eatery inside the C. Baldwin is a love letter to Top Chef Masters winner Chris Cosentino's grandmother.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Buzzworthy

For Its Next Trick, Dak & Bop Is Reinventing Pasta

A blending of Korean and Italian makes the new Timbergrove location stand out.

02/19/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

Chris Cosentino's Rosalie Italian Soul Opens Its Doors

The Top Chef Masters winner arrives in Houston with an ode to his childhood.

10/16/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Looking for a Great Neighborhood Restaurant? Try Squable or Roma

In the Heights and Rice Village, these two restaurants fit right in.

08/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Sasha Fierce

Food News: Executive Chef Named for Chris Cosentino's Rosalie

Plus, cocktail bar Silver Lining is now open at Understory.

08/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

B.B. Italia Is Your New Pasta Destination

From the minds behind B&B Butchers and B.B. Lemon comes an Italian restaurant in the Energy Corridor.

05/17/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

A Big Get

Acclaimed Chef Chris Cosentino Will Open an Italian Restaurant in Houston

The Top Chef Masters champion's Rosalie is coming to a downtown hotel.

04/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

Mina Ristorante, Formerly Borgo Food Station, Is Ready to Open

A couple's Italian market is now an eatery with full dinner service.

04/04/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃 🏃

5 Places to Carbo-Load for the Houston Marathon

The best part of race prep is the pasta, pizza, bread, and rice.

01/14/2019 By Joanna O'Leary