Houston's Italian scene reflects the city's size and diversity. From Heights farm-to-table to Montrose neighborhood spots, H-Town offers excellent Italian across its sprawling landscape.
Houston Favorites
Coltivare
$$$ • Heights
Farm-to-table Italian with an on-site garden. Outstanding.
Prego
$$$$ • Rice Village
Upscale Italian since 1981. Houston institution.
Dolce Vita
$$$ • Montrose
Neighborhood Italian that consistently delivers.
Modern Italian
March
$$$$ • Montrose
Felipe Riccio's seasonal Mediterranean-Italian.
Potente
$$$$ • Downtown
Danny Trace's upscale Italian near the ballpark.
Roma
$$$ • Heights
Contemporary Italian in the Heights restaurant row.
Neighborhood Gems
Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
$$$ • Upper Kirby
Regional Italian with excellent wine selection.
Tony's
$$$$ • Greenway
Houston's power Italian since 1965.
Paulie's
$$ • Montrose
Casual Montrose favorite with excellent sandwiches.
Pro Tip: Houston's sprawl means great Italian is spread across the city—the Heights and Montrose corridors have the highest concentration.