We had a good takeout dinner of pizza and pasta from Piola. I thought the margherita pizza we had was great--the basil on top was very fresh. And the pasta was OK--we had a bolognese pasta and a gnocchi with tomato sauce pasta. Don't get me wrong--the pasta was good, standard Italian fare but nothing crazy special. We ordered through UberEats, and it was easy ordering. read more

Only writing a review because the chicken tasted canned and one thing I hate most in the world is canned chicken.

I love this place so clean and the food it so delicious the waitress are so nice. 10 out of 10.

Overpriced; pizza was floppy and ingredients seem nothing special. Got the Piola pizza: hard to justify $19 for a small cheese pizza that has some basil leaves thrown on it and maybe three small balls of burrata altogether. We probably won't be back. read more

Did a doordash order. My dasher had to wait about 5-10mins. Food arrived cold like sat in the fridge all night cold and this what my margarita pizza with pepperoni. Basil not even on the pizza. read more

Piola - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious pizza and drinks. Will definitely be back. The service was great too! Went before a concert and worked out perfectly.

Pizza was so good! Came out quickly but made fresh. My cocktail was delicious. And friendly staff. Just an all around good spot for fresh pizza and lunch date read more

After hearing so much buzz about this place, we finally had our dinner club grace the premises of Piola. Immediately, we dive right into an assortment of pizzas and the gnocchi. Environment: Very casual yet lounge-like, very trendy with lights and very contemporary decor. Food: The pizzas were a mixed bag. The favorite was definitely the carbonara... bacon... egg... cheese... different... yellow... meaty... DELICIOUS. It was like a hearty breakfast on a pizza. The Pompeii and the Margarita were okay. The Firenze was pretty good if nothing spectacular. The gnocchi lived up to the billing as those pillowy soft potato dumplings melted in my mouth. The dessert of cream puffs with ice cream topped with chocolate syrup came with high expectations, but we found the puff to be decent, but the most underwhelming element. Bottom Line: We liked it overall, but there were some elements that were stars and some that were somewhat disappointing. read more

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A solid 4 starts for its pizzas and garlic bread for dinner. The house wine was on. The serving lady was great.

Randomly saw this place while eating at Jinya and decided to finally try it out. The restaurant has a fun and unique ambiance. The service was okay, my table and I had to flag the waitress every time we needed a water refill and she didn't really check on our table. The pizza was good. Everything is made to order. The margherita pizza was the absolute best out of all the pizzas we ordered. The carbonara was good but wasn't a fan of the type of bacon they used. The Salvador was good too but it was a little dry. I know it says no tomato sauce but I was hoping they would've put a white sauce on it. It was all cheese so it got tiring quick. Overall everything was good. I would come back to try other pizzas. read more

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Great salads... I have a confession. Im addicted to the Roka Cabana Salad (with modifications of course)... I love this salad, but substitute the mozzarella for Grana Padano cheese and get the red wine vingerette (which is green by the way). The medley of ingredients makes for an awesome vegan salad!!! Whether I call in in to go or eat it there. The quality is the same. Yhe salad is very filling. These aren't your ordinary Salata-like salads, in that this salad is like gold.... It's twice the price, but worth every bite (and some after that). When you order to go, your order comes with hot bread, which would be great if there were butter or olive oil and spices. Maybe that is available upon request. read more

Just left the gym and oh my the smell of the food around is just luring you in!! Well I was looking for a quick dinner after a great workout so I finally gave Piola a try since it seems to be busy when I go for ramen. I know it defeats the purpose of the workout, but hey at least your metabolism is kickin' HAHA Well I ordered a plain simple pepperoni pizza cause I wasn't feeling fancy and the gf ordered a Miami pizza with added pepperoni. By the way, it cost like 3 or 3.5 for the additional pepperoni. I guess it's not so bad but the pizza comes out to be like 17 anyways. The pizza was yummy, and the I love the thin crust. Delicious and fresh. I mean I love pizza, usually with lots of marinara sauce and less cheese but these pizza were good. I haven't found my most favorite pizza place on earth yet but Piola is good. The outdoor patio was packed so we sat inside. The service was good and the food came out in timely manner. No complaints there. In the Midtown area and want pizza, give this place a try! Also, it's walking distance from bars in the Midtown area. read more

Piola - Miami - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My oh myyyy. I saw all the gnocchi options and new I had to try it! Turns out, when you get there, the whole menu begins to look appealing so we actually ended up getting the verde salad, beef ravioli in pink sauce and the Odessa pizza (goat cheese, onions, and shredded chicken instead of prosciutto all over an Alfredo sauce). The food was EXQUISITE!! Between the fresh, tangy salad to the creamy pasta and flavorful pizza, we couldn't stop eating!! I can't believe I've walked past this place a million times and never gone in. I can't wait to go back for all you can eat gnocchi read more

Piola - The 265. Odessa and Beef Ravioli mamma Rosa - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

LOVE piola. My favorite pizza place in the city. Make sure to go for gnocchi night on the 29th of each month and ask for half scoops so you don't fill up before trying all the flavor options. They don't allow to-go boxes for gnocchi night so careful your eyes aren't bigger than your stomach! read more

I went during happy hour and got a $5 wine! We also got the meat balls to go along with that . The meatballs were a 10 out of 10! They are not only big and juicy but the flavor is there. I added extra pepper flakes because I like my food spicy but it honestly could've done without it. I can't wait to go back here and try the pizza. read more

Piola - a pizza and drink bar with a tv in the background - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great food, clean ambiance, awesome customer service, cozy place to go with friends, family, and date. It is worth it to try :) read more

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This pizza is delicious, reminiscent of the best pies in Philadelphia. If you haven't been to Philly, let me explain...Thin crust, such that if too many ingredients are piled on - the weight is to great for the dough, good sauce, not overly cheesy. The price is rather high for what it is - pizza and salad plus tip have cost me nearly $40. The staff is friendly, though, which helps you forget the sting of sticker shock. read more

extremely upset with my order today i frequently order from piola and always get the Pappardelle Bolognese. I am a college student and this dish is typically a comfort dish during stressful times and i have ordered it over 10 times. I'm currently tutoring, doing medical research, taking classes, and studying for entry exams and cannot afford the time to dine in. when receiving my order today my pasta had 1 tablespoon amount of Bolognese sauce and came with zero bread which i know is always included. their disservice to door dashers just because they do not have to please an inface costumers and face repercussion for bad service is unacceptable. Especially when the order cost me 23 dollars if a tablespoon of ground beef is 1/16 of a pound i paid 368$ a pound for ground beef. This place use to be worth whatever ridiculous 33$ dollars on door dash but after this i will never be taking my business here again these words lack to communicate how disappointed I am with this restaurant. read more

Ladies Night is every Tuesday from 7PM-11PM. All wines by the glass are $3! (HH is $5 by the glass!) I arrived here about 8:30 with a friend of mine. We both get seated pretty quickly, and our waitress informs us about the ladies night. The restaurant was not packed. They even have outdoor seating, which is always a plus in my book. My friend ordered a Mango Sangria, which isn't part of the $3 deal. I ordered the Chardonnay. Their Mango Sangria looked more sprite like - didn't try it though. Pizzas: Mantova (4/5): Brie cheese topped with fresh arugula, diced tomatoes and carpaccio, thinly sliced raw fillet of beef. The waitress recommended this to me. At first, I thought I would regret ordering something raw. I wasn't disappointed. This is a messy pizza due to the raw beef, so I would recommend eating this down with a fork and knife. Everything balanced, nothing overpowering the other. If you want to try something different, I suggest the Mantova. Copenhagen (3/5): Brie cheese topped with smoked salmon and a dash of parsley. I tasted more cheese than salmon. The slices and amount of salmon given didn't do it for me. My friend enjoyed it though because she is an avid cheese lover. This pizza was easy to eat, no mess. You can request whole wheat pizza for an additional $1.50 by the way! The only downside is that you cannot do half/half of different pizzas. To finish everything, I recommend profiteroles. It's a cute place - very colorful. It isn't too loud, average. Staff was attentive and great. I would come back to try the other pizzas. (They have other options besides pizza too!) read more

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Our second time here. The service at Piola is always excellent. The waiters/waitresses are courteous and knowledgeable. They definitely deserve good gratuity. I like the restaurant decor. It's a warm and inviting dining atmosphere that will set the mood, especially in the winter. Piola also has a full bar inside the restaurant. They recently changed the menu layout here. I believe they reduced the number of items. We got Polpettine Piola (Meatballs in tomato sauce) for starter and Honolulu pizza. Both were excellent. The meatballs are chewy and blend with the tomato sauce just right. But the bread that comes with the dish is a bit hard. Honolulu comes with 5 big pieces of pineapple and hams. They cut the pizza in four slices. The pizza is made with fantastic dough and you can't go wrong with thin crust either. It has minimal amount of grease. Top off with crushed dry peppers to compliment the flavor. Very good experience. Will definitely come back. read more

Piola - Honolulu pizza - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Update: 11/21/17 Thought it's been awhile and decided to give Piola another try. Well.. rating is definitely still the same. We came on a Saturday evening and I forgot how small this restaurant is! So few tables and there was definitely a wait, though they were able to seat us earlier than anticipated. We were starving so we ordered the Roka salad with the pistachios - pretty bland if you ask me. The mozzarella was bland, the dressing wasn't enough, lots of arugula and tomatoes and pistachios on top. We had to ask for balsamic vinegar on the side cause it definitely needed more flavor, but the salad was definitely on the larger side. We also ordered two pizzas - the como (porcini mushrooms and prosciutto) and the one with the spicy salami and mozzarella. I liked the spicy sausage one - though the crust was slightly underdone and would've tasted a lot better if it was left in to brown a little longer. Very flavorful and a bit on the greasy side - but a good thin crust pizza overall. The como was a bit too salty for me - probably cause of the prosciutto - but the crust on this one was done better. A little inconsistency with cook time it seems. My boyfriend also ordered the mama's lasagna - again we both thought it was on the bland side and lacked that tangy tomato sauce flavor. We both didn't particularly enjoy this dish. Overall, service was a bit slow. We had to flag our waitress and another waiter had to remind them to refill our drinks. A little overpriced for the serving size. Pizza reminded me of Italy - except for the fact that it was a tad over seasoned and salty. The salad and lasagna a bit bland. Ok experience - nothing to rave about and nothing I would crave to come back for. -------------- This is a nice colorful restaurant but the food is mediocre. There's nothing spectacular about the pizza here. Was under impressed for over priced food. read more

Pros: Italian style pizza. Good non alcoholic drinks. Pillow soft, fluffy gnocchi. Cons: parking is a pain even with the attached parking garage. Service is not exactly bad, but not very friendly either. Imagine attractive, sour faced waitresses. read more

Piola - Sister eating lucky gnocchi. I'm eating Miami Beach pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Daughter One moved into a new apartment in midtown yesterday so Daughter Two and I were there helping out while One and Mom were out running errands. Decided to take a break for lunch and ordered pizza delivery from Piola as it was nearby and we had heard good things. The pizza was great! We had a Carbonara with added sausage. Loved the wood fired crust. It reminded me of the pizzas we would get when we lived in France. Very authentic crust and delicious toppings. I look forward to trying them for dine in soon. read more

I ordered the cauliflower crust sausage pizza and it's cost $23 This has to be worst piece of crap pizza I have ever eaten . This is my once a week indulgence and now I want to throw up. Threw half of it away . If you want a cauliflower crust pizza, I recommend mod pizza ( way better at half the price) read more

It hurts me to give Piola just 2 stars instead of 5. Their gnocci is amazing, and the there's tons of value during lunch hour when choosing their salad + pizza/pasta combo. Food and price has always delivered 5 stars every time I've been there. It's the little details where Piola falls flat on their face and unfortunately why they will keep losing customers to the other incredible restaurants that are right next door. Little details like serving stone cold bread only when asked for, or the bartenders not having a clue how to make even the most basic of drinks (e.g. Bloody Mary's? Go to Jinya next door if you want to have something that's not just tomato juice and vodka). Service is OK, although sometimes I feel like the waiting staff is just bored all day and I feel like a nuisance more than a customer when I come in to eat. It's a shame really. The food is so, SO good, but it's being dragged down by lack of basics that could make Piola GREAT and have a line outside its doors at prime hours, just like its neighbors. Hope someone in the management team takes 5 minutes to read this review and implement some changes at the restaurant soon, otherwise, I wouldn't be surprised if this location ends up closing and another place opens up in its place. read more

Piola is fairly close to our house and yet I have never tried it until tonight. And after trying it I feel like my Houston pizza life has been missing out!!! I could have been eating Piola for years and I really wish I had been! We ordered a 12 inch pepperoni pizza and a side order of bruschetta. The pizza was amazing!! The sauce is sweet and a little tangy and the CHEESE is very tasty! Pepperonis have a nice spice to them, I wish they were just a bit crispier though. We came in late on a Friday night, it wasn't too busy and our pizza was out within minutes and still perfectly cooked!! read more

Piola - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

The ambiance was very comforting when we walked in. Our waitress came to our table shortly after we sat down. Our food was wonderful. The four of us each ordered something different. We all loved what we ordered! I got the lasagna and it was one of the best I've ever had. read more

The pizza here is simple. Amazing and has so much flavor and interesting combinations. I really loved the ambiance, service, food, and wine. Everything was really good. Very Italian. read more

I really liked the ambiance of this place. We sat at the bar and it was empty due to the time so the service was on point. The pizza was great! read more

If you're looking for a quick bite, this place is reliable. Inside is clean and colorful- sort of hip with a modern edge, and the staff are friendly and extremely nice- making for an easy hangout. We ordered two pizzas (Carne & Compagnia and the Ortomisto) and two other dishes (Gnocchi Legnano and Pollo Piola). Overall, the food is decent. I wouldn't say great, but it's alright. Despite being eaten quickly, the pizza easily becomes soggy, and the toppings sometimes taste dry. Not my favorite pizza place, but definitely not the worst. The pasta isn't too bad either, however since the menu claimed 30 years of perfecting pizza, I was definitely expecting a lot more. Personally, I wouldn't go here again, because there are a lot more options out there that are better. Was a bit surprised by the four star average. read more

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The pizza options are great. Crust very fresh. Fun to sit outside when weather allows.

This is my absolute go to for pizza in Houston. Owner is excellent and friendly ..... Will and Kristina never forget a face and always greet you with a hug and a huge smile . Patio is nice when it is not hot . I recommend the Spaghetti .... different and magnificent ! I am a pasta snob. Also , happy hour cannot be beat ! read more

This guys are committed to customer satisfaction, as well as the great products (pizzas) they cook. I arrived 15 minutes before they close and regardless the lateness they took care of my family. Great service, a recommended place to go. read more

The pizza was just...bland. Not bad, but not great either. The Caesar salad was mid also, and it was $7 for a draft Peroni.

Get restaurant with amazing atmosphere. I been going to Piola for over 7 years now and not ones have I had bad service. Their food is consistent on how delicious it is.. I would recommend 5+ stars from my prospective. read more

Piola - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

They have a variety of veggies pizza. Not that good of quality I felt like it was a frozen pizza.

With my work schedule I am always looking for places open late, so that I can still grab a nice dinner without having to piss the waitstaff off by forcing them to serve me right before closing time. Well I've been seeing the signs for the opening of this place all the times I've been to the 24 hr fitness in midtown. I was meaning to check it out and then I saw more buzz on yelp about this place and decided I must check it out. My first impression is this place is much smaller than I thought. I had read comparisons to RA sushi meets italian, so I was expecting more space to have a lounge/club atmosphere. Also, with Sushi Raku being next door I was expecting a place comparable in size. Lucky enough I came on a random week night so we were able to be seated. The table arrangements are really tight, you're literally right up on the table next to you. The service was fast since it seems they are actually overstaffed. Had a lot of people just kind of standing around. We tried the salmon pizza and the pollo piola. The salmon pizza was good, a unique twist that I had never seen before and the pollo piola was stuffed chicken with a plate full of mushrooms. Both dishes were good, so why only 3 stars? The price. I expected it since it was midtown and the rent here must be crazy but just because that's the correct pricing doesn't mean I have to accept it. I would imagine if you came on a busier night the wait for a table could be quite ridiculous. Conclusion: has some unique pizzas but expect to pay midtown prices. read more

After reading a fellow Yelpers review on Piola, I immiedately made a reservation for a Friday evening. I was seriously looking forward to trying their pizza's...almost starving myself all week just so I could order more than 1 12" pizza. I took my wife and a buddy and drove out to Midtown. The parking was plentiful for a Friday evening...all I had to do was cross over one street and pizza galore awaited. Only one problem, they lost our reservation. Okay, no problem. We'll just sit outside since there was no wait for an outside table. No harm, no foul. The waiter outside was great...giving us a few recommendations, which we took. We ordered the Moderna pizza and the Firenze...both were great!!! The Firenze was a classic savory pizza while the Moderna was more of a light pizza. The reviews at our table on the Moderna were mixed...I loved it, while the other two wish we had more of the Firenze. We also ordered a salad, the Roka Cabana. Awesome salad! However, you must love arugola. My wife, who does not, did not like the salad. No worries, more for my buddy and I! We also ordered a non-traditional dessert, the Crema Di Papaya, which arrived in a martini glass, shake style. The dessert was good...although not appreciated as much since we were all stuffed. Piola was everything I expected!!! I will definitely be visiting again...and trying everything on the menu!!! read more

Piola - Moderna pizza on a Friday night - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The fact that i've been here 3 times in less than a month, should be a good indication of how AMAZING Piola is. The food here is top notch and points for them never having a wait.. seems like a bit of a low key gem. Interesting art scattered along the walls and the waiters here are all really friendly. Food: So far I've really only tried one pizza, since I loved it the first time I got it, I keep on ordering it. The Como pizza is DELICOUS! Proscuitto with Porcini mushrooms on a lightly sauced, thin crusted pizza. They're baked in a stone oven and are "individual" sized 12" pizzas. I definitely would recommend ordering a few if you're with a group to sample all the yumminess. The Bella Napoli is their baked breaded eggplant with tomato sauce and mozzarella appetizer. HUGE portion, piping hot and also tasty. The Penne Cividale pasta is creamy, decadent and everything I could've ever hoped for in a pasta. Substituted spaghetti noodles for the Penne since I'm not a huge fan and at the suggestion of the waiter, way better. I think the only downside here is the price of the drinks. Their specialty cocktails are WAY overpriced for what you're getting. It's about 4oz. per drink for ~$7.00+ Not worth it in my opinion. read more

Piola - Como pizza - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place really reminded me of our time in Italy...great food and wonderful service in a relaxed atmosphere. My husband and I had lunch here on a weekday so it wasn't busy at all. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather while it lasted. We ordered from the new lunch menu (1/2 salad and 1/2 pizza or pasta as well as a pineapple drink (don't remember the name but it had alcohol), a double shot cappuccino and Tiramisu for dessert. Everything was on point, from the salad to dessert!! We'll definitely be coming back as other Italian restaurants in town just doesn't come close. read more

Piola - Tiramisu ("original" recipe) - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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