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    Piola Memorial

    4.1 (141 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Frances E.

    had a great experience at Piola Houston Memorial! The service was excellent--friendly and attentive staff made us feel very welcome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the food? Absolutely delicious! Everything we tried was full of flavor and beautifully presented. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great Italian food in a relaxed setting.

    Cynthia M.

    Good food and really amazing service! Food came out quickly and was tasty! We got the chicken Parm, cannareggio, garlic knots, and chocolate pizza which my daughter loved! Will come back to try more. The wait staff were really attentive and nice.

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    Sarah G.

    The pizza here is great, I like that they share some of the same ingredients as the original Brazilian pizzas. The catupry tastes really good, and my hubby enjoyed trying out Guaraná for the first time. Will be trying out again

    Fantastic Rio de Janeiro Pizza togo !!!
    Michael C.

    I ordered one of my favorite pizzas here togo on Monday afternoon being the Rio de Janeiro Pizza. Love this one and both margherita pizzas here a lot. Very delicious, good quality, really moist without being all greasy and superb in all aspects of the whole pizza pie. The crust was tasty on its own, flaky, thin with some slight sogginess to it, but also a bit puffy towards the edges with some crisp. The red sauce was a little tangy, tomatoey, not real sweet and had a good texture. The cheese was savory, rich and flavorful with an ideal level of salt content. The cream cheese blotches were really good with the shredded chicken and rest. I am not typically a big fan of cream cheese given cold or used in icing, but in or with warm hot meals can be a real win imo. The shredded chicken itself on this pizza was very juicy, plentiful and tasted very "poultryish" if that makes sense. The chicken flavor had a lot of punch to it, due to being organic quality and / or marinated well. Great, friendly service on this visit. Piola is also one of the very rare places down here along with Romano's, Luigi's and Frank's that sells pizza very similar to a great one you could find way up in N Y C. Love the pizzas, gnocchi and desserts from this restaurant.

    Anthea R.

    The service can be a hit or a miss at this location depending on what time of the week you go. Their Italian margarita cocktail is delicious, but the aperol spritz missed the mark and was watered down alcohol with lots of simple syrup. My go to pizzas here are Regina margarita, diavola, and funghi misti. The diavola is spicy salami and I love the heat with the cheese and crust ratio. The Regina margherita pizza is better than regular margherita pizza. The mushroom pizza is perfect on days when you're not feeling like eating meat pizza that is still hearty. I have also tried their profiteroles, and I'll have to pass on that next time because the choux pastry was not crispy or warm. They served it cold, so the pastry shell was tough and the chocolate sauce wasn't hot/warm either.

    Moderna and Dessert Pizza to go
    Brittany B.

    Thoughtful combinations! I chose the Moderna Pizza and Nutella Pizza and decided on takeout. When opening the box I was initially skeptical (especially given the price) but the pizza was delicious. It held its structure without being too thick and the toppings combination was simple yet surprisingly sophisticated. Try this spot for date night. It somehow captures both fullness and vibrancy of a larger restaurant while remaining intimate and quiet. P.S. I struggled loading the menu online. If you're struggling too, I've included the menu below P.S.S. Our round 2 of takeout was just as tasty as the 1st

    Gnocchi with 4 cheese sauce. It was AMAZING!!!!
    Denise C.

    Wow, we are here visiting and wanted Italian food. What an excellent choice to come here. I got the pineapple mint juice to drink. Very fresh mint and yummy. Then I got the gnocchi which was out of this world! My husband got the lasagna and said it was the best, most authentic lasagna he's had since he was a kid and his friend's Italian mom used to make it. Five star for sure. Felipe was an awesome waiter.

    Santiago B.

    I was happy to find Piola had a location here while visiting Houston; however, this location literally impressed me even though I'm know the restaurant name. The decoration in this Piola es very different, looked quite modern, and the ambience feels fresher. We went for gnocchi day, which happens on the 29th of every month and I had never been to, wait time was none, parking was easy as they are located in a plaza. The experience consists of paying one price per person for unlimited gnocchi , similar to a rodizio concept, which I though was cool. My favorites were the salmon, the prosciutto, the bologna se and the four cheese; however, they have over 10 different kinds of gnocchi styles I can't remember the names of the other ones. For desserts I recommend the profiteroles, never had tried them and I loved the mix with the Icecream. Every bite was fresh, and servers were crenels attentive and courteous. Definitely a "must visit" while in Houston.

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    Great pizza. As always. Love the location on San Felipe. And real family owned, too mar, the owner is a true marvel.

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    Best pizza in town. Had the Meat Lovers. Outstanding ingredients and execution. The crust was perfect.

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    Pizza was cold and tasted like it had been sitting for a while. This was my first time and won't go back!

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    Magdalena's Trattoria & Pizzeria

    Magdalena's Trattoria & Pizzeria

    4.5
    (146 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Magdalena's Trattoria was an absolute standout. The food was beautifully prepared, thoughtfully…read moreexecuted, and full of the kind of flavor that makes you slow down and appreciate every bite. Each dish felt intentional--comforting, elevated, and made with genuine care. The ambiance was warm, inviting, and effortlessly elegant--perfect for a relaxed but elevated dining experience with friends or a significant other. The service was equally impressive: warm, polished, attentive, and never overbearing. And Chef Nicolas, was a true delight--almost as sweet as the ice cream, which is saying a lot because that dessert was dangerously good! A wonderful Houston dining experience from start to finish. Magdalena's Trattoria is absolutely worth a visit--and a return visit.

    This hidden gem in the West University area is fast becoming the top Italian restaurant in Houston!…read moreThe renowned Chef, Nicholas, who is using his mothers recipes, past down thru generations, hint the name of the restaurant is his Mothers name. Magdalena. Everything is home made down to the olive oil.. The bread, the pizzas, the salads, the pastas. Amazing. Delicious. Extensive wine list, nice quiet inside you can actually hear yourself talk. Great ambiance. 1st class service. Can't wait to go back.

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    Center bar area
    Cheese tortellini in garlic butter sauce was delish! Such a perfect meal.
    Cheese tortellini in garlic butter sauce was delish! Such a perfect meal.
    Every table at Magdalena's is set with care. Warm booths, candlelight, and fresh flowers perfect for date night or a special dinner.

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    Every table at Magdalena's is set with care. Warm booths, candlelight, and fresh flowers perfect for date night or a special dinner.
    Mimo

    Mimo

    4.5
    (110 reviews)
    10.2 mi

    The restaurant has old school New Jersey Italian vibes - low ceiling, a little moody ambiance - but…read morenone of the attitude. The staff is super friendly, and we were welcomed as we were (we had hoped to eat at a sister establishment but they sold out of what we wanted). Mimo's offers a great selection of Italian inspired apps, three well appointed pizzas, a few varied and surprising options for pasta dishes, and some mains. Items we tried: Pane - delicious Roasted Carrot Pizza - AMAZING, A little spicy, but definitely something we would order again. Pastas we ordered initially came out cold - our incredible waiter immediately corrected the issue. But from a flavor profile - Pansotti - sooooo delicious. You'd never guess that it was a vegetarian option - the mushrooms were so meaty. The delicate pouches with the spinach and ricotta were heavenly. Pappardelle - The lamb braised sauce had a depth of flavor that could rival any restaurant in Italy. My only tiny hope was that the pasta would have been served aldente, it was a little overcooked. But to each his own. Overall - really great. Would recommend. This would be great for a weeknight dinner or an off the beaten path date night.

    Here's your proofread review:…read more Arrived around 7:30 PM on a Saturday night. It wasn't too packed. We chose patio seating, which was nice because the interior is quite dim -- although I now have 7 mosquito bites. I overall thought the food was good but nothing was stellar. We ordered the house salad and Capicola, which was a mistake because flavor-wise they were nearly identical, the main difference being that the Capicola had meat. Both salads were well done and had a nice balance of flavor and freshness. I really enjoyed the fish -- lightly salted, nutty, and crispy -- but I added the lemon it came with, which made it bitter. The rigatoni was creamy and cheesy. It was a solid pasta, nothing out of the ordinary but still enjoyable. Mimo is the type of place I would visit if I lived nearby.

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    Mia Bella Trattoria

    Mia Bella Trattoria

    4.5
    (811 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Thank you Mia Bella for the amazing food and service. I genuinely felt at home for my birthday…read moredinner here recently. Every dish was amazing from the appetizer sampler, fish, chicken all the protein options. We really enjoyed the burger, calamari, Brussels sprouts and seafood lasagna. The portions are done so beautifully and very generous. Thank you and thank our server Willie for making my birthday so special. The whole team worked very hard. It's so appreciated!

    Food: Margherita Pizza (7.5/10) - Thin crust pizza, fresh…read moretasting dough & ingredients. Could have a little more cheese. Came out quick. The fresh red pepper offered at the table really kicked the flavor up a notch. Beet salad (8/10)- nice presentation. Red beets tasted really fresh & clean (not earthy) and the beets were thick enough to actually taste them! Balsamic dressing is very tasty. The fried cheese, tomatoes & candied pecans are a great complement to the beets and greens. Add the fresh cracked black pepper offered by the server. Seafood lasagna (8/10) - the seafood is not lacking! Its very seafood-forward. Salmon, shrimp, clams. You definitely know you are eating seafood. The cheese/seafood/pasta/sauce ratio is spot on, well balanced. It felt more like a seafood dish than a lasagna/pasta dish. My only complaint (and it's not really a negative) is I was in the mood for lasagna & after eating this dish, although it was very good, I still had a hankering for lasagna. Other: - Service in general was good. It was a slow day during my Sunday afternoon visit. - Bathrooms were well kept & had cool big mirrors in the hallway upon exiting the bathroom. - Parking in the attached garage is free. I would return again.

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    North Italia

    North Italia

    4.2
    (2.6k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    I'm not often wowed by Italian food in restaurants but North Italia is amazing! I find that a lot…read moreof restaurants don't put enough seasoning. Here everything was hot and fresh and flavorful. First off, get the Zucca chips. I could literally eat a whole basketful. I need to figure out what slicer and oil they use because I can never get mine this thin and crispy. We then Arugula and Avocado salad, which was light and refreshing. Then onto the Cacio e Pepe Arancini. Cacio e Pepe is my favorite pasta, so I was a little disappointed they don't have it on the menu as a dish itself, but the arancini was delicious! For mains, my husband had the salmon. We ordered it medium and it came more well done, however, it was perfectly crispy on the outside and still moist in the center. Very tasty. I had the ricotta cavatelli, which might be the best pasta I've ever had. The shrimp were so plump and fresh. There was plenty of crab throughout. And the flavor had the perfect amount of salt and spice. My husband, who isn't a pasta person loved it too. It's a nice open space and service was friendly. We will definitely return to try more things.

    Stopped by for the first time and I thought it was okay. With the open concept, it's pretty loud…read more Parking on the weekday wasn't horrible but I could see it being difficult during busier times. As for what I had: Zucca chips: 3/5 what I received was much different from everyone else's pictures. My chips were much smaller and mostly pieces of chips. Maybe I got the bottom of the batch? The flavor was good, but because they were small and folded in on themselves, they held a lot of the oil. The oil did taste fresh though. Eggplant parm (small plate): 3/5 most cheese and very little eggplant. The flavor was good. My waitress told me it came with noodles but then no noodles came out. I know this place is popular and everyone seems to like it. I would try it one more time just to see if maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but overall I didn't think it was worth the money.

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    North Italia
    North Italia

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    Fabio's Artisan Pasta

    Fabio's Artisan Pasta

    4.9
    (363 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    I really wanted to like this place. I first tried their pasta when a friend cooked it for me, and…read moreit was great, so I went there myself. I bought lobster ravioli, four-cheese ravioli, and pasta sauce. Lobster ravioli is $2.40 each so I paid $24 for the box. When I opened it to cook, I only found 9 ravioli inside. I wouldn't have written this review if it had been just one missing. Then, when I put the cheese ravioli in boiling water, I found a bug floating in it. Will I go back? I'm not sure. It's such a shame because their ravioli and sauce taste so good.

    This is more like a store where you can purchase fresh made pasta of your choice and sauce. I love…read morethe idea and being able to make it at home with fresh ingredients without actually having to make my own at home and no preservatives. With that said, I was unfortunate to have encounter mold in the sauce. Luckily I didn't heat it up. There's no preservatives so it doesn't last as long. They need to have a way to date the containers for each items they make. I just bought it last night and was quite upset when I was making late dinner. As soon as I got home, I kept everything refrigerated. Luckily I didn't mix it in with the pasta so I end up using a different sauce I already had on hand. Pasta are delicious and I would come back, if I'm in the area and planning to cook it within the same day or next. I don't think I can try any of their sauce. My tip to you is to inspect all of your items prior to purchasing. Sauce are hard to look through the containers so I hope they change their ways and just date their food items since everything doesn't have preservatives. Limited parking right in front but didn't see any other customers there. The lady at the register was nice but limited English.

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    Where the magic begins!
    Fabio's Artisan Pasta
    Fabio's Artisan Pasta

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    Aperitivo

    Aperitivo

    3.7
    (70 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$$

    It was my first time at Aperitivo and I must say I'm still impressed. I've had some time to sit…read morewith my thoughts/experience so here's the review you've all been waiting for. We arrived on a Friday evening during Happy Hour (HH) around 5:30pm. Maurizio stopped by to introduce himself and let us know that he would ensure we were taken care of. As stated above, it was happy hour during our time there but we ordered from allllll the menus haha! Check out the eats below: -Fried Shrimp -Chicken Parm Sliders -Tuna Tartare -Brussels Sprouts -Aperitivo Sliders -Bottle of Wine + Pizza (x2) ~Pepperoni Pizza ~Chicken Alfredo Pizza Bottles of the Sparkling and Rose - these are the bottles we selected based on their Social Hour menu bottle of wine & pizza deal for 35 dollars! Great deal! The experience was great, there were many waiters and waitresses stopping by the table to check in on us. The food was fresh, flavorful, and piping hot! The views are lovely and the ambiance is a combination of chill, chic, and relaxing. Very vibey and spacious place. The restrooms are really nice as well and they were clean and stocked. Aperitivo is definitely on my list of places to return to, especially for happy hour. It's worth it to check this place out!

    We had a reservation for 9:00 PM for an indoor table, but ended up waiting until almost 10:00 PM…read morebefore being seated in the lounge area. We were never asked for our drink order and, for the most part, weren't even acknowledged by any server. The manager did stop by and apologized, offering complimentary shots, which was appreciated, but we still weren't asked what we wanted to drink afterward. Meanwhile, we watched several groups who arrived after us get seated, order, and receive both their drinks and food before anyone came to our table. At that point, it felt like we had simply been forgotten. The atmosphere is nice, but the service really took away from the experience. I understand busy nights happen, but basic communication and acknowledging your guests goes a long way.

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    Gorgeous place
    Gorgeous place
    Brussels Sprouts
    Brussels Sprouts
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    Aperitivo spritz
    Bellissimo

    Bellissimo

    4.5
    (85 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    Food was incredible, I would give them a 10 if I could. Pasta was fresh, sauce perfect, seafood…read morefresh and plentiful. Price is very reasonable for quality of food. We went before the theatre so arrived early so not crowded, but service was perfect. Building is old, but maintained well and very clean and comfortable. The part of town in interesting - independence Heights is starting to gentrify but in transition. I really hope more people will venture out there and keep them going until it is booming like the Heights.

    The food was very good, and the service was decent overall. We enjoyed our meal, which is why it's…read moredisappointing that our experience ended the way it did. We ordered the tiramisu for dessert, and nowhere on the menu did it mention that it was served with a slice of kiwi hidden underneath the whipped cream. I'm allergic to kiwi, and because it was completely covered, I didn't realize it was there until after I had already taken a bite. I brought this to our server's attention, not because I was looking for a discount or anything free, but simply because I wanted the staff to be aware so this wouldn't happen to another customer with a food allergy. Instead, the first response I received was asking if I had read the menu, which I had. Unfortunately, the menu never mentioned kiwi being part of the dessert. What really bothered me was overhearing the conversation afterward. Our server spoke with another staff member a few booths away, and I heard comments along the lines of, "Well, he should've mentioned his allergy," and "He should've asked." It felt like the responsibility was being placed entirely on me rather than acknowledging that an undisclosed ingredient had been served. I understand that customers with allergies should communicate them whenever possible, but I also think restaurants have a responsibility to disclose ingredients that aren't typically expected, especially when they're hidden in the presentation. I've had tiramisu many times and have never encountered one served with kiwi tucked beneath whipped cream. Again, the food itself was good, and this review isn't about trying to get compensation. I genuinely wanted to help prevent a similar situation for someone else. Unfortunately, the way my concern was handled left me feeling dismissed and caused me to lose confidence in the restaurant's approach to food allergies.

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    Bellisimo (inside)
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