Cheap Dates

Happy Hour of the Week: North Italia

Where $20 will get you a pizza and a bottle—yes, a bottle—of wine.

04/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Breaking the Chains

Combating Sugar Land's Franchise Addiction

Ditch the giant national Italian chain for a small local Italian chain, with far better food.

03/25/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Now Open

First Look at Radio Milano

The newest CityCentre restaurant shakes things up with a big-name chef and a late-night menu.

11/06/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Buon appetito

What Makes Up for the Pricey Pasta at Mama Mia's?

Plenty, that's what.

07/17/2014 By Natalie Reina

Italian Food

Review: Osteria Mazzantini Brings Sophisticated, Modern Italian to Houston

An Italo-Brit alliance blends the very best of the new world with the charms of the old

06/30/2014 By Robb Walsh

Carb Loading

Off-the-Beaten Pasta

Look past the plain pasta at these Houston restaurants.

04/09/2014 By Joanna O'Leary

Editor’s Picks

Robb Walsh's Top 10 Italian Eateries

Benvenuto! From old-school to new-school and everything in between, if you’re hungry for Italian food, Robb Walsh’s list has you covered.

04/07/2014 By Robb Walsh

Pizzerias

Consider the Calzone

A calzone is a pizza you can take for a stroll.

02/18/2014 By Robb Walsh

Italian Food

The New Cauliflower Dish in Town

The sformato at Osteria Mazzantini challenges the cauliflower status quo.

02/10/2014 By Robb Walsh

Italian-American Cooking

Part Three: Mom's Lasagna

Make one for tonight, and put another one in the freezer.

02/05/2014 By Robb Walsh

Italian-American Cooking

Part Two: Meatballs

Italians and Italian-Americans disagree about meatballs.

02/04/2014 By Robb Walsh

Italian-American cooking

Part One: Red Gravy Like Mama Used to Make

My kids won't eat my wild game Bolognese, but they love Grandma's red gravy.

02/03/2014 By Robb Walsh

Mutt City Mash-Ups

Italian Nachos at Ciro's

The Ital-Tex-Mex appetizer at Ciro's is surprisingly tasty.

11/22/2013 By Robb Walsh

Pizza Party

A Slice of Nostalgia at Romano's

For when you just want a good, old-fashioned slice of cheese.

10/03/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Galleria Grub

A Sneak Peek at Osteria Mazzantini

Chef John Sheely explores his Italian roots at his new rustic-glam Galleria restaurant.

08/30/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Good for You Grub

Eat Your Vegetables at Giacomo's

Giacomo's Cibo e Vino offers pleasures beyond pasta.

06/12/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt