Adrian was amazing !! Excellent service and very friendly (: We really enjoyed the setting and the food was great!

Here to let others know about the amazing experience I had at Candelari's on V day. We had sat at the bar instead of our table to have a more lively experience which we got. The bartenders are great and attentive despite how busy they are. I had ordered the ribeye and my partner ordered the woodfire pizza. Both were made exactly to order and tasted fab! The restaurant has a very welcoming feel and great decor. We both agreed that we will definitely be coming back for great food and service. read more

What should have been a great night quickly turned into a multiple day nightmare. I recently moved from Houston and came back for a women's conference with my church. I was really looking forward to sitting down for a nice dinner with two of my girlfriends, so I intentionally chose this restaurant after seeing great reviews on Find Me Gluten Free. I reviewed the menu ahead of time and clearly communicated my gluten allergy with our server before ordering. After getting my drink and right before my meal came out, I was brought bread that I was told was gluten free. Later, another staff member came out and again mentioned gluten free bread, which immediately made me question what I had already eaten. When I asked for clarification, it turned out I had been given the wrong bread. (Took almost ten minutes for an answer, I knew something was wrong as I already started to bloat. Thankfully I had shared and only had eaten one slice.) I got sick. I tried to eat my meal the next day since I had it boxed up, but it was extremely bland and I couldn't even finish it. I do want to acknowledge that Adrian, our server, was great and very attentive. Andrea, one of the managers, was also kind in her approach. Bo was okay. But the way this situation was handled is where everything went downhill. When my friend initially spoke with management as I was in the bathroom she was told they are "not in the business of compensating meals." I ended up calling Naveen from "corporate", who said I would ultimately receive a refund and to text him the last 4 of my card number. During that same call, I was also told that people with gluten issues are usually more careful, which was frustrating to hear considering I had already taken multiple precautions. It has now been several days and I still have not received the refund. They did bring out a dessert I didn't ask for and a shot of tequila to help my stomach, but that does not fix being given the wrong food when you have a dietary restriction. At this point, it is not even about the $40. It is about accountability. If you are going to label your restaurant as gluten friendly, you need to take that seriously, because for some of us, it directly impacts our health. If issues happen it should be on the restaurant to remedy not for the guest to feel they did something wrong especially when I was more than understanding. I even asked to speak to Bo outside privately as I had previously not been there to the conversation. read more

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This restaurant made a serious mistake that resulted in my friend getting sick, and their response made the situation even more concerning. My friend clearly communicated that she has a gluten allergy. We specifically chose this restaurant because of its gluten-free options and even walked through the menu with our server to ensure everything was safe. She was served bread that we were told was gluten-free. After she had already eaten some of it, we were later brought a different bread labeled gluten-free--which immediately made us question what she had just eaten. That's when it became clear the original bread was not gluten-free. Shortly after, she became sick and had to leave the table. She wasn't even able to enjoy her meal. What was most disappointing was how management handled the situation. One manager stated they are "not in the business of comping meals," and another said there was nothing they could do--despite the fact that their mistake directly caused this. At one point, it was even implied that it was somehow her fault for staying. Offering free dessert in a situation involving a food allergy--after a guest has already gotten sick--felt dismissive rather than appropriate. Additionally, the way this situation was handled made us feel dismissed and not taken seriously. As the only Black guests in the restaurant, it was hard to ignore how quickly our concerns were minimized rather than addressed with care and accountability. Only after we left the restaurant and made multiple calls did management offer to compensate the meal. Accountability should not require that level of follow-up, especially in a situation involving a food allergy. This was not just an inconvenience; it was a preventable health issue. This experience disrupted more than just one meal--my friend became ill, had to cancel her evening plans, and is now leaving town tomorrow without having been able to enjoy her time as planned. Restaurants have a responsibility to take allergies seriously and to take accountability when mistakes happen. Unfortunately, that did not happen here. I would strongly caution anyone with food allergies to think twice before dining here. read more

My last couple visits were great. The Lasagna, Bolognese Pasta and Thin Crust Mushroom n Sausage Pizza were all very delicious, well-seasoned, juicy and fresh. The lasagna and bolognese were doughy and nicely savory with great tomato sauces, cheeses and ground meat. I requested the lasagna to be given in either a bowl or dish, bc I don't like the skillets where they can come out too hot n too runny. The pizza was crispy with a great, coal-fired crust, just enough cheese, great sauce and great, tasty toppings. I don't usually get pork on pizza, but this was for sharing later. Great mushrooms and the ground sausage was very good with a spicy aroma to it, not just full of too much fennel like some Italian places. Great, welcoming, efficient service. read more

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Christian G was awesome! The atmosphere was nice and the Trex pizza was so yummy! He was super attentive and funny

Cozy atmosphere and consistently delicious food! Love the King's sausage and the mozzarella sticks! Good service.

Ruben is our server when we come to Candelari's in Houston and the service, food and the staff are awesome!! If n Houston they won't disappoint! read more

10 out of 10. Pizza was so good and fresh. Our waitress Julia was really sweet and even though there was a little hiccup with out pizza, the manager Bo was so gracious and corrected it immediately. Loved and will return. read more

Candelari's Italiano - Pre valentine dinner - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pleasant Italian resturant with a soft atmosphere and well trained waitstaff. My disappointment was the limited menu of which was primarily aL la cart. My biggest disappointment was the lack of bread offered with the meal. The pasta primavera was tasty, but was on the dry side. Our other entriy was the crab meat ravioli which was creamy and very tasty. The only complaint here was the small portion. read more

When I'm craving Italian food, Candelari's is my go-to place. I appreciate the courteous and friendly service and timeliness as well. The interior has a warmth that is really inviting. The food is always tasty, such as the pizzas, meatballs and short rib ravioli. Though my favorite dish is the shrimp fettuccine alfredo! The sauce is perfect and smooth, while the pasta is soft and delicate. Prefect comfort food! read more

Candelari's Italiano - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came here as a family of four on a Saturday evening around 6 pm. It looked like an almost full house but we were able to be seated quickly. The staff was very friendly and we were greeted several times. Our server was patient with us with ordering and keeping us updated on the progress of our entrees. We got the Salmone, Shrimp Bianca Cappellini and Alfredo Fettuccine with chicken for the kids to share with a side of seasonal grilled vegetables. Everything was so delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and was tender. The cappellini is a hearty dish with a lot of sauce so a bread/breadstick would have been nice to dip in but the grilled vegetables were a good addition to balance the meal. The kids also enjoyed their fettuccine & the chicken was cooked well. The dining area was spacious and we didn't feel too close to any other tables. We sat close to the restroom and bar which was fine. The women's restroom was clean. Overall, the food was delicious, service was great and it felt family friendly! read more

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Another great dinner. My husband, my daughter and I totally enjoyed our Easter dinner. We love Oscar and everyone makes us feel like family. Beautiful restaurant great ambience. read more

Our party of 3 dropped in for dinner. We stated with calamari and shrimp fritta, bruschetta, and arancini. The three appetizers tasted fine, but we had better bruschetta. For our main course, we had Pasta Primavera and a 12 inch wood fired pizza with Italian sausage, basil, and mozzarella. Pasta Primavera tasted great, but it could used more sauce. The pizza was disappointing. We didn't get that wood fired crust taste and the toppings were lacking. The lemoncillo cheesecake was good. Table service was excellent. Manager dropped by to check on us. Overall, our meal was ok. read more

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Another wonderful dinner at Candelari's. Thank you for making gluten accommodations seamless. Will always recommend you for celiac friends. read more

The Tre Cavalli salad is my favorite here with chopped chicken and the pizzas are delicious as they s rest of the menu. Love the staff and atmosphere! read more

Candelari's Italiano - This is the Tre Cavali Salad, delicious! I love this salad and so much more! Staff, service and atmosphere is awesome for a tasteful bite! - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Overall great service by Cristian, food was great and drinks were excellent, and the ambiance was incredible.

Went to Candelari's this afternoon for a holiday lunch with two friends. I mentioned to our waitress that the lunch menu looked different from the online version. She told me that the menu items actually are the same -- but "we raised our prices -- and I guess they need to update the website." I ordered a "build your own" calzone. What arrived was tasty -- it just didn't include the ingredients I'd requested. It was a busy day for lunch, as the waitress pointed out several times. It just wasn't a great day to be a customer. read more

Love the diavolo pizza! Cristian was an amazing server! I always come back for the atmosphere and good food

Amazing food! Christian was a great server, couldn't ask for a better guy. Great all around experience!

Repeat customers for years and years. Sat down at the bar. waiting 20 minutes with no acknowledgement at all. Flagged the manager, who immediately launches into a dramatic explanation of why the bar is so busy. Waited another 10 minutes - Bar tender never glanced over at us. We left. read more

The food is excellent, service is excellent. I had the shrimp and lump crabmeat on pasta. So good.

Really cozy bar and great food & wine choices. Comfortable & friendly staff. Great place to catch up with a friend at a bar. With so much competition in overall area, I don't find myself wanting to return too often. Main reason is that parking is not super user friendly especially if at busy time. Restaurant always seems really busy so sometimes don't want to compete with crowd. Great option for good Italian food! read more

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the food is always spectacular and the service is incredible!! cozy vibe inside and a beautiful patio for when the weather is right. Christian was our server tonight and he recommended the shrimp special which I will forever love him for because WOW was it good. read more

My family comes here a lot and it's great! Everyone is very warm and talkative. Our waiter, Cristian, had great recs (we got a chicken parm) and was very attentive. The food is great. Perfect place to go out and eat, especially if you want to watch the game or chat. read more

In full disclosure, I am Italian and I rarely go out for Italian food I usually make it. We were truly disappointed over this meal. Let me start with the salad which actually might have been the best although the goat cheese was coated with breading which really didn't go with the restof the salad. The lasagna was tasteless, couldn't taste the ricotta and the sauce was not flavored well the linguine was supposed to be with shrimp but we put chicken in instead and that was just OK. The garlic cheese bread was drenched in oil as you can see from the picture. I truly wanted to like this dinner as it had been years since I've been here, but it was really disappointing read more

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I come here sometimes for after work events. The staff seem kind, trying their best to be efficient. The main source seems to be to-go orders. Located right next to the med center, this makes sense. People want to grab and go and head home to the 'burbs I usually get the pizza, which is pretty fair. There large pizza is pretty huge in comparison to big box chains, which is a plus. It's that real pizza oven thin crust style pie. It seems like they really try and create a family-like styled environment. I noted some that look like regulars sitting cozy at the bar. I have ordered some of their pasta dishes to go in the past as well. Not to bad. I need to snap a pic next time! read more

Been here twice. It's ok. The staff is very welcoming and wants to please. I like the curved booths. So why four stars? - I would like them to start the table with complimentary bread and olive oil - It's a little warm in there so the ice always melts too fast. Maybe fill glasses with more ice? - the food is ok, nothing fabulous. I will continue to dine there because my friends like it and they do have Splenda for my iced tea! I will try grilled veggies and the chicken next time. I want this place to wow me and let me give them five stars! I can see this being a romantic date night place. If they served bread and oil like Carrabba's! read more

The service was great and Dahlia was an exceptional hostess. The food was exceptional and the ambiance was great.

Updated review- Skelton is gone. Place is fantastic and food is delicious. I recommend it!

Fantastic service by Bo & Christian, delicious food and wonderful atmospheric on the patio this evening as we celebrated good medical reports!don't miss this friendly, Italian atmosphere for your night out! read more

The atmosphere as you enter the restaurant gives the vibe of a true Italian cafe. The cocktails came quickly and were delicious! The waiter was very personable and patient with my indecision about what to order. The pizza I decided on was very flavorful and my husband's pasta was his favorite. We will both probably order the same thing when we return. The manager mentioned in previous reviews came to our table. She's as good as they said. We'll be back next time we're in Houston. read more

Some of the best Italian food around! Pasta and meatballs are cooked to perfection and sauce is soooo creamy. Service is polite and quick. The inside has nice lighting and cute bar seating. The outside is super comfortable too, with pretty vines and shade. They have tons of different appetizer breads to choose from! You can even order "pizza bread", which is the bread they use to make pizza and tastes incredible on its own. The only annoying thing is that the bread is not complementary like it usually is at Italian restaurants and is kinda pricey. Overall the restaurant is great for a nice family dinner or date. read more

Candelari's Italiano - Ignore my poor photo taking skills . This is the pasta with sausage. - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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New Christmas Eve tradition of sangria and T. rex pizza (no bacon) add olives, jalepenos and red onion. Also my favorite clam chowder in all of Houston! Delicious! Then tiramisu. And with Christopher as our waiter- everything was perfect. read more

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My wife and I arrived without a reservation tonight (Friday) The hostess was able to seat us without any delay even with the restaurant being full. We ordered a deep dish pizza and Caesar salad. The pizza was cooked in a wood fired oven, simply delicious. The salad was plentiful well prepared. Christian was our server a very professional waiter with a good sense of humour. He is an asset to the establishment. Thank you. This was our third fourth visit and we will be back. read more

Candelari's Italiano - 12"deep dish pizza - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a family owned restaurant, and it is felt immediately when you walk through the door! We ordered the Tex-Rex pizza, tomato caprese, side caesar salad, and the naked chicken wings * chef's * The peach bellinis and margaritas on the rocks rounded out this wonderful dining experience. 5 out 5 stars! read more

There are many better Italian restaurants out there. Service is very slow, some food okay, some inedible, and all of it way overpriced. It's a cozy place, although poorly lit inside. AVOID. read more

My rating is solely based on to go pizza orders. I have been using this business for my last minute dinners and have always had a very good experience. Their pizza dough is well fermented. Good ingredients and their timing on point. Their price/value is well balanced too. I would recommend this establishment. read more

My husband and I went a week ago and the food and atmosphere were equally amazing. We hadn't been there in several years, but it was a welcoming return visit. Servers, managers, and hostesses alike stepped in to ensure that we had everything we needed and remained just as pleasant as we left. read more

Candelari's Italiano - Bolognese with angel hair pasta - FABULOUS! - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fantastic service, ambiance and food. Red snapper with the parm risotto....delish!!! Lasagna was hit, bubbly and amazing. Chicken parm and pomkdoro did not disappoint either! Well done! read more