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    Piola Memorial

    4.1 (140 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. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a night out. 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.

    Cute red boxes for Togo or leftovers

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    8 years ago

    Fabulous pizza and selections. Love the atmosphere and staff are so friendly.

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    7 years ago

    Very great thin pizza, like Florence, Italy. I rarely post on yelp but wanted to give them this review. Also, great service.

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    8 years ago

    Great service, fantastic food. Had to immediately review because of how awesome this place is.

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    8 years ago

    Love the food! Love the owners! You have to try the deserts. The lunch menu is great because you get to try a little bit of everything.

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    8 years ago

    Great pizza, excellent service! If you are a fan of thin crust pizza and attentive service- this could be your place.

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    8 years ago

    The best pizzas in town, and the burrata is amazing ! Great ambience !! An excellent family restaurant in the area.

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    8 years ago

    This place is a great. Dayron was our server and took great care of us. Loved the vibe and will be back soon.

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    Another 10/10 experience at tiny champs!!…read more Service is always excellent. Love the vibe here because it can be a date night or a casual dinner with friends and the food never misses. I don't know what exactly it is about the braised butter beans but I love them so much. The sweet peppers are such a nice surprise with every bite. The oysters are also fantastic, and I don't usually like raw oysters, but the topping makes them addicting. I've never had a bad pasta here. The agnolotti is such a fun filled pasta, the sweet peas were delicious. The bicoli was perfectly al dente and the guanciale bits were so savory. The salami piccante pizza is a classic and the hot honey just sends it over the top. Big fan of all the cocktails too. The desserts are delish- tried the lemon fennel cake and loved the texture from the sugary crust. The whip was also excellent!

    The best dining experience of my trip to Houston!…read more We visited on a Wednesday during happy hour and had an incredible meal from start to finish. The restaurant itself is absolutely charming, with a warm, stylish atmosphere and adorable decor that made the space feel both inviting and memorable. We ordered the carrot hummus, pepperoni pizza, bigoli with crispy guanciale, tomato, and pecorino, and finished with the vanilla ice cream sundae. Every dish was outstanding, and I would gladly recommend any of them. A special shoutout to Fran, our server, who was phenomenal. They guided us through the menu, provided excellent recommendations, and made sure our water glasses were never empty. Their attentive and friendly service elevated an already fantastic experience. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious, the ambiance was wonderful, and the service was just as impressive. If you're visiting Houston, this restaurant is a must-try. It was easily my favorite meal of the entire trip, and I can't wait to come back.

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    Piola Memorial - pizza - Updated July 2026

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