My favorite Italian place nearby! Definitely gives "hole in the wall" vibes that I love but don't…read morelet that fool ya! Their prices can't be beat and that definitely keeps us going back! I've had their lasagna and to me it's not that great, kinda flavorless. But all of their cream sauce dishes are amazing! They also have a fantastic happy hour! It's a place I meet friends on the regular!

Prob ten years in the area but new to us. GREAT pasta. Lasagne wins the race. White clam sauce was…read moremy jam. Light, crispy calamari. That said, the pizza... fresh, quality ingredients but slightly underdone to us. Wait staff wasn't sure if it could go back into the oven for us. Let's just say a very light bake. Desserts very sweet. We'll be back to gorge in pasta. :)

Hosting a Floral Class on Saturday 5/2/2026 I talk to Chef…read morehe is so professional and went overboard The atmosphere and food was 10/10 The Ladies that attended the class that was there first time at Slate and they kept saying we will be back. Our waitress was very attentive and didn't miss a beat She did a great job with a big group and keep smiling and making sure we was taken care of. Overall the whole team who work that day was Amazing Please keep up the Outstanding Job!!

I came here for my birthday on a Saturday. We had a party of 9 and I made a reservation in advance…read morebecause Saturday night just seems like a busy night to go eat anywhere... but I'm not sure my reservation was totally necessary. They had our table already prepared which was fantastic, but the restaurant was slow and not very busy. We could've just walked in and, other than having to wait for them to prepare our table, been seated right away. Our waitress, Moriah, was fantastic! She had tables on opposite sides of the restaurant, but since they weren't very busy it didn't seem to be an issue. There were a couple of times when we had to ask for drink refills, but it wasn't horrible. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was good, and I appreciate that they have some options that you wouldn't find just anywhere. That's the kind of thing I look for in a restaurant. However there were a few places where they fell short. 1. There was no kids menu. This may not be a big deal for a lot of people. It wasn't a big deal for me since my toddler eats pretty much anything, so we shared. It WAS however a big deal for my 6 year-old niece who does NOT eat anything. They told my sister that they could make some butter noodles or take the harissa off of a pizza and make it a smaller size for her. She opted for the butter noodles which were bland and unseasoned. Then they have no salt or pepper on the tables so she couldn't even season them until she asked for some. It helped, but they still weren't very good. 2. The food is overpriced. It's good food, but the prices were a little steep compared to the quality. My sister and I discussed this later and we both had the same thought. We didn't understand why they weren't busy because they had the potential to be, and it just felt like they maybe were trying TOO hard. I would go back, but this wouldn't be a regular choice for me. I'd be happy to go if someone chose this as an option, and I might even choose to go back for a date night or something. I like the atmosphere of the place as well as how open it felt... I don't love a crowded space. Another thing I loved was the Smoked Caramel Bread Pudding. I'm surprised I liked it so much because I don't typically love added smoke flavor, but this worked! Listen, I LOVE bread pudding. If there's ever bread pudding on the menu, I'm going to get it. This being my birthday dinner dessert was absolutely fine by me. The edges were a little caramelized and it was absolutely delicious and everyone who tried it agreed. Give this place a try, but just know that you may pay a little more than what it's worth. It's still tasty food though! Also... try the bread pudding!

I just came back to Sofia's Italiano with my family. The service is excellent, kind staff. The…read moredecor is lovely, but the menu is still expensive. I was pleased that the chiefs improved their Chicken Sofia Soup. Last time I was here, it was dry and lacked flavor. Sofia's Italiano has fine dining. However, the gnat infestation here hasn't decreased at all. You have to keep a ceiling fan at all times just to keep those pests of your food! Don't just wait for the gnats to die off! The staff need to do something about this!

Great service but the food is just OK. Calamari appetizer…read morewas good. marinara meat sauce, spaghetti was tasteless. Pepperoni pizza just OK Priced right but we won't go back

Service was friendly and efficient Ambiance is nice…read more Busy weekend night, but we did not have to wait long. Food was wonderful

We ate here on Christmas Eve with my Mom. We made reservations the night before because, well, you…read morenever know. Our reservations had us sitting on the patio, which was fine. Almost 80 degrees on Christmas Eve isn't unheard of. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas and very busy. Well, I'll just get right down to it. I don't typically like to give a negative review on Christmas Eve, because I know restaurants can be short staffed and busy. But it genuinely felt like our time wasn't valued. I've been a server (and for many years) so I understand people and learned it pretty quick from day 1. Our server, Jacob was ok, but it was obvious he was trying too hard. Every time he said he was going to do something, it took f.o.r.e.v.e.r. We ordered dessert and sat there for over 15 minutes still waiting for dessert. By the time it came, we were so frustrated at how we had been forgotten once we got our meal that we just wanted the check. They did offer us the dessert for free, but that wasn't the point. We ordered the zucchini fritta and waygu meatballs. Both were great! The bathroom...there are 2 stalls in the ladies bathroom. 2. Two. The line was long and by the time I got back to the table, our food had been delivered and mine was cool. My other half ordered the shrimp scampi and said his shrimp was tough and he had no idea it would come with so much pasta. Even though my food was cold, it tasted good. But there was WAY too much pasta and not enough chicken or mushrooms. Eating here was a pretty big and sad disappointment. Especially for our 2 hour drive. If you're looking for snacks and drinks, this is a place to go. If you're looking for great Italian food with great service, go to Angelo's. I won't be eating dinner here again. I might go for drinks if I can pinpoint another bathroom somewhere.

I came across this restaurant through my Yelp Weekly Explorer, and the pictures immediately caught…read moremy attention. The cilantro chicken pasta looked so good that I knew I had to try it. Along with that, I ordered the garlic cheese bread (with mozzarella on top) and finished with the tiramisu for dessert. The cilantro chicken pasta was every bit as good as the pictures an easy 10/10. It was packed with flavor, cooked perfectly, and had plenty of chicken. A lot of restaurants skimp on the meat, but not this place. The cheesy garlic bread was good as well. My only suggestion would be to toast it a little longer so it has more of that crispy texture. The tiramisu was also a 10/10 when it came to flavor. My only disappointment was the portion size. It was about the size of a small party dessert serving, much smaller than what I'd expect from a restaurant. I really hope they increase the portion because the taste was fantastic. Overall, the staff was very friendly, the restaurant was clean, and it has a cozy, intimate atmosphere that's perfect for a date night. Despite the small dessert portion, the food was outstanding, and I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Wow the place does not look impressive from the outside but don't let that fool you. Great food…read morefrom the bread to the meal. We are foodies and eat at various restaurants a lot. We had the lemon piccata with grilled shrimp, and the Italian sausage penne. Service was outstanding as well. They said everything was homemade. Give it a shot for a great local casual Italian restaurant.

Excellent food and great service The Muffelatta was…read morewonderful We will definitely go back and try other things.

The owner is adorable. Frenchies is a gold mine. My first visit was impressive. I received a kindly…read morewelcome with a lovely accent. There is an anomaly of Italian history and NASA history, especially upon entering the restaurant. A group of us went during lunchtime. I had Baked Lasagna and a humongous Ceasar Salad. Big enough for at least two people and the homemade Ceasar dressing is D' Lish....... O and the homemade bread, magnificently devour-able. Another person had Manicotti and loved it, Shrimp cacciatore was okay per one in our group. The last person, a child order Macaroni with ham and loved it. Soft drinks, tea, red and white wine served. Also, the bread is all you can eat. I will be back to try something different.#FIRE }:{

Great Staff warm and friendly environment lots of food choices entertainment in bar on weekends…read moregreat happy hours specials food and drinks amazing experience will be back again!!!!Thanks

The place has been remodeled and it may have had new owners since my visit. My hubs flounder with…read moreshrimp and crabmeat, salad and grilled vegetables. Bonus daughter had Shrimp Scampi and Caesar Salad and both said delicious. Well, the meatball queen wasn't happy with the changed meatball. The sauce had no flavor at all. Disappointed. Service was very good and never an empty glass. Interior is lovely and lunch prices are excellent. Nice to date nites or business meetings.

I ordered one of my top favorite dishes here being the Lobster Ravioli last night. Best lobster…read moreravioli I have ever had imo and even more affordable than ones in some other restaurants that aren't worth the price. It was so moist, rich, colorful, soft and very delicious all the way. The shrimp are always so fresh and tender. The ravioli have a really good, comforting bite to them and great lobster filling, etc. The brandy cream sauce is so addictive and flavorful making the dish really special. Spicy Cannelloni, Lobster Ravioli, Lasagna and Baked Ziti are always an ultra win here. Great, friendly, attentive service last night as well.

Visiting from out of town & our friends who live close by recommended this restaurant. We had a…read morenice meal, shared a pepperoni pizza, spaghetti w/meatballs 10/10 good flavors! I also got a glass of Montepulcino, really nice & paired well with my Spaghetti Service was good, came around 5pm and around 6pm it got more crowded. Not sure if they have reservations but I'd check if you have a huge family.

The best Italian food in Kemah. The Service is excellent and they now sell pizza and wine. Small…read morerestaurant, however the Pizza & Wine part of the restaurant is a MUST! The Ambiance is the best!

The food is insanely good. Freshly made meatballs, noodles, and sauce. It was perfection. I'll be…read moredreaming about my pasta dish for the rest of my life. Restaurant was clean and great atmosphere.

The food was amazing & the service made it 100% times better. we outside and were constantly…read morechecked on.

Very rude waitress. They are not dog friendly even if you sit outside. The waitress didnt have time…read moreto bring me me a glass of water with my food. Ray the owner was too busy to come assist me with his rude waitress .