Decided to try this place based on Yelp reviews, and we weren't disappointed! The garlic bread was amazing, the food came out fresh and hot, and the service was great. We will definitely be back. Dont judge the book by its cover! Its a small location in a strip center, so I would recommend arriving before prime dinner hours so you won't have a wait. read more

Italian Cafe - Baked Ziti - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

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So delicious. We will definitely eat again. Picked up curbside today. I had the stuffed shells with chicken and it was amazing. My husband has chicken piccata and he enjoyed it as well. read more

So happy to have a cute, cozy little spot like this in the area. Have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. Their pizza is delish, as well as their pastas. Most recently I had their shrimp scalipini and Caesar salad. Both were amazing and the pasta was large enough to split. Make sure to come hungry and ready to carb load, because the bread they serve before your meal is to die for! read more

This place was cute n cozy. Service was good. The food was delicious. We shared the mousse cake omg talk about perfection and I'm waiting on the cappuccino hope it's just as good. I surely recommend this place. read more

Italian Cafe - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

Tried this place for the first time. The staff was very welcoming. Our waiter Tung was very friendly and provided great service. The food was great! Definitely will be back! read more

Italian Cafe - Chicken Alfredo! It was delicious! - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

The restaurant is very small and simple, it has an old style NYC feel. Perhaps it was becasue she's a new waiter service was a little slow, notging major. The food was very good and again an a very NYC vibe. Reasonably priced. I will return and I would suggest to others read more

First time I stepped and saw the the open window kitchen, my expectations were raised and knew immediately that pizza was going to be choice. It did not disappoint, I shared a meat amore pizza with son and it was a perfectly executed dish. Dough had the right consistency, not overly saucy, and had great taste. My son had the the chicken Parmesan and also enjoyed it. Only downfall was the wait for the food since it was so busy, but the server was nice and we never had to ask for refills on our drinks. Oh, the rolls they bring out are fantastic, hot and fresh out of the oven. Definitely will be back! read more

The overall experience was amazing and it defiantly made me feel at home (I am from New England so Mom n' Pop Italian places were often like this). Being a true New Englander moved south I can certainly tell you that the taste was reminiscent of New York's Little Italy or Rhode Island's family run favorites. The bread rolls brought out are a classic garlic and oil combination which tastes amazing and has you craving more. I myself had the chicken Marsala which was a little on the sweet side for my taste but the pasta dishes my mother and father had received good marks. The tiramisu and after dinner tea and Cappuccino were a nice way to wrap up the evening. I'm certainly excited to return. read more

Italian Cafe - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

My husband and I have been here for romantic dinners and we've also brought our kids. We all enjoy this wonderful family atmosphere. The kids love watching the cooks toss pizza dough through a window to the kitchen. They also provide fun twisty wax things to keep the kids' hands busy. The food is delicious. My favorite dish, chicken Parmesan, was amazing! Very fresh and homemade! Pizzas were perfect according to the kids. We've ordered several other items on our subsequent trips and enjoyed them all. Tiramisu is also great! read more

Staff was super friendly but the quality of food was not worth the price. The spinach artichoke dip isn't something I'd order again, but I did think it was a cool twist that it came with slim slices of bread instead of chips.The consistency is very watery. My husband enjoyed his fettuccine Alfredo. read more

It is my favorite local Italian restaurant. My favorite is Chicken Lemone, Chicken Parmigiana, the house salad dressing is delicious and the favorite dessert is the tiramisu. read more

Absolutely fantastic! First time here. Came based on a strong recommendation and boy were my friends on target! The Capelini San Marco is awesome. I will be back! read more

Incredible authentic Italian food. Nothing is overly sweet or salty. Don't let the exterior fool you, this place is outstanding and the service is excellent. Interior is very cozy. This is our new go-to restaurant. Pizza is the best around, no challenge. Spaghetti and meatballs are delicious with the homemade sauce read more

Service : didn't have a designated hostess or cleaner, was the waitresses doing everything; the waitresses themselves were very nice and patient Decor : echos a lot resulting in the tight space to be very loud, love the new floors and the window to see straight into the kitchen Food : wonderful, recommend the San Marco; specialized to what I wanted as well read more

It was wonderful I loved the fettuccine Alfredo! And the cannoli! Can't wait to go back

I went here Based on a recommendation from a friend. However the food was not that great. I ordered The spaghetti and meatballs and the chicken Parmigiana or whatever you call it anyways the salad was good. However the spaghetti did not taste so great. My son did not like the taste as he said it was sour. I thought he was wrong until I tried it. The salad was fresh but other than that the food was OK and I will never come back again. read more

Having not been yelp'ing long, I almost feel bad. I've had great food here before, but, the last time I ordered, I got door dash and ordered the spicy pasta. I got about a third of the way through and became violently ill. Spent a day praying to the porcelain god. Sorry Italian Cafe. Can only judge you on the one since it was that bad. read more

We ordered a pepperoni large pizza with DoorDash! It was great! And the cannoli to! Maybe add some chocolate chips to it ;) but overall great pizza! Definitely will order again! read more

Wonderful, warm and welcoming small family business. The food is great from the bread to dessert!

If you looking for an authentic Italian place, not a chain, this IS IT. Sunday lunch was so tasty. Everything is made to order. Both our dishes arrived hot and fresh and delicious. This is without a doubt the best I've had. Look forward to trying more of their dishes as we will be back again and again. read more

We had just moved to the area and found this little Italian restaurant via Yelp. What a treat! We walked into a crowded restaurant on a Friday night around 8:30. Another couple was there waiting and another followed us in. We were met by a busy hostess who was very pleasant and had us seated within 5 minutes in a quiet corner. The kitchen was behind glass so we could see our meal being made. The menu was amazing and the choices varied. For drinks the Bell Town was a nice, full-bodied cab and the coffee was bold and fresh! The waitress was knowledgeable and helped us decide on Baked Ziti and Crespolini w/grilled shrimp. The side salad was fresh and the homemade Italian dressing superb. The garlic knots were warm and fresh. The food was excellent! Our waitress was friendly and professional; our meal was excellent. For desert we split a cannoli and had coffee and an espresso. We're very happy to have found this restaurant and will be returning. read more

Italian Cafe - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

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The best Italian food in the area. And the only place with beef ravioli. Everyone has 4cheese ravioli but this IC has BEEF and they are Excellent. The salad and rolls are outstanding as well. read more

We have been here a couple of times, food was absolutely fantastic! I've had the shrimp scampi and the crispellini and both dishes were outstanding! Excellent selection of wines as well! We are excited to try their pizzas! We have been going to Pizza Zone for YEARS, but the lines for people ordering pizzas and picking them up was nonstop, so they must be good! Can't wait to see if they match up!! read more

I am a sucker for family owned joints, especially Italian restaurants. There are no decent family owned Italian restaurants in The Woodlands that are really good. I found one but it is a bit outside The Woodlands, but worth the trip!! We found the Italian Cafe via Groupon. This is an unassuming place when seen from the outside, but once inside you get a nice cozy Italian feel. It smells AWESOME!! Let me walk you through the meal, I posted pictures too. We were greeted immediately and told to sit where we liked. There was a moderate crowd, but no wait, about 1/3 full when we arrived. We perused the menu and I went with the Pasta Fra Diavolo (if you see my other reviews, you know this is a staple for me and I like it flavorful - more on that later), my wife the lasagna, and the kids spaghetti with red gravy (marinara). I ordered a Sprite (Coke Products) and it came in a can, which I think is cool as they are just starting out and likely cannot afford the soda fountain yet, my guess. Either way, I don't care, it was a Sprite. Clean glass, and refills at no extra charge, which some places charge for additional soda when it comes in a can, not here. The waiter brought some garlic rolls, see picture. Both my wife and I were like Holy Sh-t these are great. Nice amount of butter, mixed with garlic and a good amount of parmesan cheese on the top. They were cook perfectly and the taste easily matched the sublime aroma. The kid's pasta was cook correctly and the sauce was not a wimpy hardly watered down red sauce. This was red gravy, nice texture and flavor. My Pasta Fra Diavlo (picture uploaded), had a nice spicy flavor to the sauce, further accentuated by the spicy Italian sausage. The mushrooms were not canned, but fresh mushrooms intermixed. This was great and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Anything Fra Diavolo can have too much spice which dampens the flavor, but this had a nice mix of both. My wife got the lasagna and it was huge, picture half a shoebox (picture uploaded). The lasagna had nice flavor as well, the meat was well seasoned and cooked, the cheese was evenly distributed and the taste matched the savory smell and presentation. We were stuffed, so no dessert, but they do have it. Lastly, this is a local joint and one that should be patronized, in my opinion. There is nothing like a family owned joint, where they are working hard and caring for their customers. The lasagna was too much for my wife to eat (we took it home and it made a second meal for both of us to share), and the waiter was so concerned that she did not like it (nice), but laughed when we said it was great but too much for her to eat. They wanted us to be happy and pleased. Remember those days, when the restaurant staff really wanted you to have a good experience in their home/restaurant. Go, you'll love it!!! read more

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I would have to add my praise for this little, tucked-away restaurant. We went with friends who had been there and said it was great and they were right. We have already been back again and enjoyed it both times. The dishes and pizza we've tried have all been very good. One unique item is the bread basket. The small rolls are kneaded and twisted, like a knot, then buttered, seasoned and generously sprinkled with grated cheese. Rich and very tasty! Don't pass this little place by! It's worth the trip. read more

We were craving Italian and heard about this place so gave it a try. We were promptly greeted and seated. Our waitress came right over and got our drink orders, went over the specials, and got us the house bread. Okay, I read the other reviews about their garlic knots and Yes they are unbelievably delicious. As one reviewer stated lil pillows from heaven. I don't know how they get them so freaking good, but I could eat a dinner of only those. My mouth is watering thinking about them. We started off with the spinach artichoke dip. Also, really tasty and we finished it. Each of our meals came with a side salad. Good house salad. I got the lasagna, I'm on the lookout for a place that can top mine. Theirs is a good size with good italian flavors. I do like how it is served in a dish that is finished off the broiler, love those crispy edges. My husband got the Diablo dish- great spice that builds as you eat more. He really enjoyed it. They have a good wine list and their house wine is really good and great price. They have craft beers including karbach. read more

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Great food and mediocre service. Another find thanks to Yelp as I normally wouldn't think of some little hole in the wall place in a non-descript strip mall as being a great spot for good Italian food, but I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong... and I was wrong. Prior to the meal they bring out these delicious little bread bites to munch on. Meals came with a sald with a delicious house dressing (maybe the best house dressing I've had in an Italian joint). I had the chicken parmesan which was served with a penne pasta... helpings were more than plentiful... and it was delicious! I really loved the tomato sauce they served over them, wish there was a bit more of it but it was seasoned perfectly and did not overpower the taste of the dish. The service was okay... the guy was very dry... a little personality in the service would easily bring this up to 5 stars. He also dropped our check off and then walked through the dining room 4 times without picking it back up. When he finally came to collect it he admitted he had forgotten he dropped it off (credit for admitting when you've messed up). Overall, a solid experience and a place we'll definitely head back to in the future! read more

This is the second time in a row that we dined here. This place reminds me of Italian cafe in New Haven Connecticut while I was in college. I ordered the baked ziti with Italian sausage and the portion was fairly large with a flavorful sausage ($14). My wife ordered the filet that was on special along with steamed asparagus ($26). The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare and the asparagus was crisp and trimmed properly. Service was exceptional and very accommodating to special requests. The atmosphere was that of an upscale pizza/pasta place that you may find in Little Italy, NY. The centerpiece was a wide open kitchen that was obviously very clean. I highly recommend this place for people who want to stray away from the Italian chain restaurants in town. read more

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We went for a late Saturday night dinner. Food was so-so, service was passable. It seemed very "cliquish" and we felt like we were intruding. read more

Just adding an update to my review.... we visited Italian Café for dinner early Saturday night and tried the Spinach artichoke dip. ORDER THIS. It was amazing. The béchamel was light, yet seasoned perfectly, and the spinach was FRESH, not frozen. Fresh spinach makes all the difference. We also ordered the homemade sangria. ORDER THIS, TOO. It was nice and strong, yet tasty. read more

Amazing restaurant, hidden deep in the burbs. Love the fact that it is right down the street. We stopped by for Valentine's day 2015 and then for dinner in April. We were impressed with the the service on the busy night, that we said this place must be awesome on a slow night. We weren't disappointed. This isn't anything like a italian chain restaurant. The food tastes fresh and has tons of character to it. I also love the fact that you can see straight into the kitchen. This restaurant was kid friendly even though it has a romantic/ dim light feel to it. Waiters are very knowledgeable, and offer prompt service. read more

True authentic Italian food. The Italian wines are great! We had the cannelloni and Seafood linguine dish and I can't wait to come back. The rolls are divine with olive oil. This is a must and supporting small business. read more

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6th or 7th time here, but had to put the spoon down and write this. Atmosphere is very cozy, with relaxing music and kitchen activity in the background. We are greeted by a friendly waitress who gives us their delicious and complementary garlic knots. We order the spaghetti marinara with meatballs and chicken parm. After the 5th time, we learned to get to-go boxes to make room for their outstanding dessert. I can tell their popularity has increased, and for good reason: great service, great food, and great expierence. Will be back shortly. read more

I see why the locals eat here. I'm from the same town Dean Martin is from, we know Italian food. You get fresh bread rolls, the salad is full of Caesar, spinach and spring leaves. They provide REAL olive oil. I got the chicken piccata, and added a side of spinach. The chicken was flavorful, tender and fresh, the pasta was perfectly done with just the right balance of lemon and butter, and you didn't have an over salty caper taste like can happen sometimes. For dessert, I got a nice sized NY cheesecake that was professionally garnished, it was supreme! The coffee was perfect. The service was excellent as well. This place is a well kept secret. My total with a beer came to 32. No wonder it had 205 reviews, and a 4.5 score. read more

I had the grilled salmon and thought it was perfectly cooked I also noticed that it was nice and crunchy on the outside ,but it is not as good as my moms crab cake. read more

Very very good delicious food!!! :) I had chicken Alfredo and hubby had chicken Parmesan both were amazing. They give free garlic knots and salad with our meal as well !! :) delicious for sure will Be back! read more

This place was charming - small, quaint, clean, lively, friendly, accomodating... and the food is great. It's a small place and can get pretty packed at peak dinner hours, but last night we went at 7:30 and only had to wait 10 minutes. Bonus: Wednesday nights the bottles of wine are half off. Winner! After we were seated our server, who was lovely and helpful, took our orders. The Chilean cabernet we ordered was pretty awesome, and it paired fine with the spinach and artichoke dip. The dip was amazing! best I've had, and the homemade bread was possibly the highlight, which is saying a lot. It made us want to go back and try their pizza! My entree salad was actually mediocre but not horrible; my husbands pasta/seafood dish was over salted and a bit of a miss. Despite the less than average mail meal experience, I would still give this 4 stars because I'm not going to fault them on my salad, nor my husbands pasta. I believe their pizza is fantastic because the rolls and the pita slices were all homemade and fabulous. We ended with dessert, chocolate mousse cake, and it was a piece of heaven. read more

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A great spot in a neighborhood area of spring that has a fantastic pizza. The caesar salad is also super fresh and they have the best tasting tiramisu. read more

My husband and I decided to stop in and give this place a try. It did NOT disappoint! We have been back three times since, have ordered something different each time, and all of it has been exceptional. The atmosphere is cozy, the service is great, and all the food is delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Loved this place first time in here but it sure wont be the last their sauce is delicious i just want a bowl of it and a spoon . read more

Italian Cafe - Great food all I can say!!! Authentic Italian - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas