Nonna Ninfa

Head to the New Laurenzo's Bar & Grill for Handmade Pasta

The latest addition from the Ninfa's dynasty takes Tex-Mex-Italian fusion to another level.

01/31/2017 By Alice Levitt

Prescription: Parm

Our Latest Obsession: Chicken Parmigiana at Romano's Pizza

A New Yorker finds a taste of home in River Oaks.

01/10/2017 By Alice Levitt

Christmakwanzakah

Let D’Amico’s New Cocktail Menu Take the Edge off the Holiday Season

Italian-inflected cocktails (and carbs) may be just what you need to make it through.

12/14/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Prix-Fixe Fix

A New Restaurant Week Helps Italian Earthquake Survivors

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce's Italian Restaurant Week features hand-picked eateries using curated native products.

11/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

Off the Coast

Amalfi Continues to Deserve Its Accolades

Why you should try to make it to the upscale trattoria during Houston Restaurant Weeks.

08/08/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Little Italy

Arthur Ave Opens on Friday

Helen Greek Food & Wine's Italian sister debuts in the Heights.

07/26/2016 By Alice Levitt

Rolling in Dough

First Bite: Enoteca Rossa

Like burrata? You've got to try this off-menu pizza special.

07/04/2016 By Alice Levitt

Perfect Pig

Sardinian-Style Roasted Pig at Arcodoro

Follow us as we learn how a pig goes from farm to porchetta.

06/21/2016 By Ross Livingston

Making Dough

Taverna is Now Open at River Oaks District

Lombardi Family Concepts' Italian eatery is up and running, but what's the deal with Toulouse?

06/06/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Station Agent

Let an Italian Make Your Dinner at Borgo Food Station

Homemade pasta and fresh salads are just a few of the take-home treats at this Highland Village spot.

06/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

A Taste of History

Carmelo's Ristorante Celebrates 35 Years

The restaurant will mark the occasion on June 12 with free wine and apps.

06/01/2016 By Ross Livingston

Mamma Mia

Explore Northeastern Italian Cuisine With MasterChef Luca Manfé

Italian-born MasterChef winner shares his region’s cuisine at a special dinner with The Italian Cultural & Community Center.

04/25/2016 By Jenna K. White

Sugary Spheres

They’ve Got Balls!: Sweet Edition

The sweet side of Houston's best globular grub.

04/22/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Italian Food

Dining With Hotel Granduca's Thoughtful New Chef

Houston-grown ingredients meet Italian recipes in Piedmontese chef Enrico Glaudo's kitchen.

04/08/2016 By Alice Levitt

Red Sauce Ready

Helen Greek Food & Wine Owners Are Expanding to the Heights

Arthur Avenue Italian American will open this summer on Studewood.

04/05/2016 By Alice Levitt

Eating (Way) Out

Pasta Worth a Drive to Palestine

A Philadelphia native brings his Italian heritage to East Texas.

03/03/2016 By Alice Levitt

Carbo Loading

Celebrate Leap Year with All-You-Can-Eat Gnocchi at Piola

Forget binge-watching; spend today binge-eating gnocchi at this Midtown favorite.

02/24/2016 By Megha Tejpal

11 Date Night Ideas Across Town

Avoid the crowds in the city and try a romantic spot off the beaten path.

02/09/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless in Montrose

Meatless Monday: Paulie's

Because on the first day of a work week, a regular size salad just won't do.

12/28/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Say Cheese!

Star Ingredient of the Season: Burrata

Pair your next glass of wine with a nice burrata—the season's buttery, creamy, understated cheese.

09/10/2015 By Megha Tejpal

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