Though Houston’s divine culinary scene isn’t exactly known for Italian cuisine, there’s plenty of restaurants fighting that reputation, one savory red sauce classic at a time. From rustic-meets-intimate mainstays to posh hot spots, diners can dive into mounds of silky spaghetti, prosciutto-laden appetizers, endless baskets of ciabatta to sop up that leftover marinara and luscious baked rigatoni pretty much anywhere in the city—not to mention the finest imported reds and whites to elevate those already explosive flavors.
Add these 12 standout Italian eateries to your Houston dining bucket list, then check them off one by one this winter or anytime.
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