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I went here last night and ordered Chicken Marsala with Spicy Marinara Rigatoni. It was an awesome meal. The fresh, complimentary salad and warm, toasty bread that came with the meal were great on their own. The chicken cutlet in the entree was easy to cut and flavorful in every bite. The wine sauce was aromatic, herby, mushroomy and French onion in vibes however they make it. Very tasty Chicken Marsala made with love. The pasta was drained well, tender and had a little bite to it. The red sauce was very tasty, tomatoey, had some texture and very oily, which made it unique too. Great, welcoming, friendly service as well.
if you're in the area, definitely stop by and grab a slice . You won't regret it! Great service and a very clean establishment. Pizza has a great bite to it and the taste is great. I can't compare to any other place! Its right up there on my list. Thank you Romano's -Santangelo B. Gonzales
This is one of my father's favorite pizza place that he's been taking me to since I was a young kid! A classic pizza joint that's been around since forever and has become one of my favorite in the city for New York style pizza. It really reminds me of the New York Pizza joints I visited and gives off that vibe. Our family favorite here is the Margarita Pizza. Huge slices of pizza that are delicious. The Lasanga here is also delicious! Plenty of parking in this parking lot and friendly staff. Overall I recommend it if you're craving New York style pizza or pasta!
Good experience and loved the decor of the place. Felt very welcomed when we arrived and would consider coming back. Pizza was good, we got a pepperoni pizza, 2 slices of cheese pizza and a calzone. All were good
Located in an unassuming shopping plaza next to TJ Maxx near West Gray. The interior is also a bit plain and had a funny cleaning solution smell. Besides that, it looks like the closest thing to a New York style pizzeria that I've seen in Houston. They sell pies by the slice and also some subs and entrees. Got the calamari for appetizers; it was alright, a bit bland on the seasoning but the tomato dipping sauce was good. I also got a slice of cheese and a slice of pepperoni; the crust was solid and firm, while being fairly thin crust. Definitely New York style. I got the Italian sub to-go; it was honestly fairly sub-par. The meat was okay, the sub was seasoned with mayo and oregano, and had some cheese and veggies. Overall, it isn't my favorite Italian sub in town by any means. The pizza is solid and recommended! Service is minimal but quick and the staff are friendly.
If you're on the hunt for perfect NY style pizza, this is the answer. So tasty and simply made pizza with good ingredients. They do everything right. Crispy thin crust. Cupped pepperoni with just the perfect amount of oil in each one. The cheese and sauce live in harmony on each slice. Open kitchen is always a great sign. Staff is welcoming. Lots of seating. Run don't walk if you're anywhere near the area and want a great lunch today!
After moving to Houston, one of the things I missed most was NY style pizza and Romano's was among the first recommendations I received. River Oaks was the last place I'd think to find it, but I'm pleased to report it's the closest I've found to the real thing. By NY standards, Romano's is spacious (#1). There is ample seating left and right with plenty of parking to boot. It's clean in here with lots of natural lighting. Solo diners and groups would thrive here, though I suspect that the takeout game is more frequent than the rest. Some immediate positives is that they sell by the slice, which is not common in Houston. They also use real pizza ovens, which is old school but produces the best crust versus all the other faux-NY spots that use a broiler to brown and crust up the cheese. They also have a whole slew of guys kneading dough, assembling pies, and cranking out fresh ones constantly. There is a bit of flop in the crust, proportionate ratio of cheese and toppings, a well seasoned sauce, and a nice thin-crust layer that passes off like something I'd see on anything in NY. The taste is good for Houston standards, but average for something back home.. A slight let down is their largest pie is only 16 inches, which is somewhat modest for large pizza standards. I appreciate that they also have Sicilian pies, a slew of sandwich options, calzones, and pastas. They have some eye-talian specialties such as the veal florentine, chicken francese, and even a veal parm. I appreciate the chef specials, sauage and peppers, and pasta options ranging from ziti to tortellini and lasagna. The downside is that like everything else, it can get pricey. A plain pie is only $20 for a large, but with a few toppings it's $36. The special version of their Sicilian is close to $50 and the dinner specials are all $25+ for each plate. They do provide a slight discount for cash, which I recommend for everyone. Owners Frank and Vinny are from Queens (#2) and although removed from the borough for the last few decades have done a great job in maintaining some semblance of home and ultimately, providing a service for those of us who miss it most. ____________ (#1) Almost feels like a pizzeria in Florida. (#2) Ozone Park?
Changing my review to 5 stars! I never give 5 stars. Check my reviews. I save 5 stars for the equivalent of a Golden Buzzer on AGT. Why now? Well.... First time tonight I tried their pizza. OMG! This might be my new favorite pizza place in town. The crust is amazing! Great sourdough flavor. Perfect thickness. Perfect crunch. Perfect flavor. Just perfect! A little on the expensive side for a 2 topping pizza, but well worth it. I still stand by the chicken picatta being delicious. But now I have to pick between pizza and chicken when I go there. For a Saturday night I was surprised they were able to prepare my pizza with a minimal wait. As always, they pump out food fast, fresh, and piping hot! The staff is always friendly. They make small talk with you. They genuinely seem like they enjoy working. How can they not when they create perfection like that pizza!!! I love the casual vibe. Plenty of tables. Could get a little noisy, but who cares. It's the right vibe for the right type of place. Do yourself a favor, and indulge in Romanos Pizza ASAP!
Great location to have homemade pasta! Clean & small area to have lunch & dinner. Serve plenty when ordering pasta meal (includes salad, garlic bread, & pasta on the side when ordering the chefs special pasta) The chefs & employees were very kind & accommodating. & much flavor to the food!
The pizza was as expected good. Service did come across a little crude for the great service I have received in Houston so far. Maybe its all part of the NY pizza style dining... idk but the pizza was the star. Just in case you wanted garlic knots they don't have them here. But you can get pizza by the slice. I got 2 slices of pizza and a side salad and paid over 20 bucks. The place was very Diner like in style. Its a nice spot to come and catch up with a friend without great fuss. Drink choices were limited to fountain drinks, beer, and topo Chico. I do appreciate a good too though!I would definitely come back for the pizza alone.
First things first. Just because someone is from NYC by way of Italy does not mean they are pizza experts. After all, there are plenty of Texans who don't know (you know what) from Shinola about smoking a brisket. But these guys produce legit NY-style pizza. This is a counter-order joint from which I witnessed a dude tossing dough. I was also able to start a tab for beers. There is nothing fancy about the atmosphere, but it is clean and there were plenty of available tables on our visit. Bathrooms are also clean. The pizza here is the epitome of NY-style... crisp yet foldable crust with a slight yeasty flavor, sweet sauce (some of the best I've had), and the perfect amount of real mozzarella. I had pepperoni and mushrooms on my half of the pie. Delicious. My wife was born in Manhattan, raised in the Bronx and spent many years in New Jersey. I spent a few years up there myself, and Romano's is better than many of the pizza joints we frequented there. And the service is a hell of a lot more polite! ;-) I've had this place bookmarked for quite some time, and we drove 45 minutes just to eat here. It was totally worth it ... especially if you are a displaced Yankee who is jonesing for authentic NY-style pizza.
Romano's had been on my pizza to-do list for some time. I'm not sure what took me so long to check it out. Honestly, it was probably my inability to believe a spot between TJ Maxx and Marshall's could be pumping out top notch pies. But they are. I love a good New York style pizza and Romano's has that covered. From the dough to the sauce to the pepperonis, just a great to-go pizza all around. And to their credit, the parking lot makes it really easy to get in and out. The only negative: unlike TJ Maxx and Homegoods, you're not likely to come away with a steal. At the same time, pizza prices have been steadily on the rise, but you have to justify that you could get two chain pies for the price of one Romano's. That aside, these pizzas are not to be missed.
Being generous with my 3 star review as I love their food and they are the nicest people there. But we've ordered Uber Eats multiple times (about once a month) and the calamari appetizer just keeps getting smaller and smaller. Set at $15 (increased to a couple more dollars because of Uber Eats up charge), this is just not worth the money for the portions we received. Our other favorites are their chicken parm and meatball hero's which are both tasty. But truly, the portion size of this was definitely a disappointment. In the future, I would not order delivery and just go straight to the store and order a slice of pizza. Can't go wrong with that and it tastes better fresh and hot.
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You know. For a 5$ slice I would expect something better. The cheese blend was definitely not best. Felt like cheap cheese. Thick and chewy. Not enough sauce. Dough was eh. Crust felt bland. The slice came out floppy. Like, a floppy NY style pizza is basically neopolitan. Honestly I saw romano's on a few lists for best pizza and I'm quite dissapointed. read more
4 months ago
I went here last night and ordered Chicken Marsala with Spicy Marinara Rigatoni. It was an awesome meal. The fresh, complimentary salad and warm, toasty bread that came with the meal were great on their own. The chicken cutlet in the entree was easy to cut and flavorful in every bite. The wine sauce was aromatic, herby, mushroomy and French onion in vibes however they make it. Very tasty Chicken Marsala made with love. The pasta was drained well, tender and had a little bite to it. The red sauce was very tasty, tomatoey, had some texture and very oily, which made it unique too. Great, welcoming, friendly service as well. read more
10 months ago
if you're in the area, definitely stop by and grab a slice . You won't regret it! Great service and a very clean establishment. Pizza has a great bite to it and the taste is great. I can't compare to any other place! Its right up there on my list. Thank you Romano's -Santangelo B. Gonzales read more
This is one of my father's favorite pizza place that he's been taking me to since I was a young kid! A classic pizza joint that's been around since forever and has become one of my favorite in the city for New York style pizza. It really reminds me of the New York Pizza joints I visited and gives off that vibe. Our family favorite here is the Margarita Pizza. Huge slices of pizza that are delicious. The Lasanga here is also delicious! Plenty of parking in this parking lot and friendly staff. Overall I recommend it if you're craving New York style pizza or pasta! read more
3 months ago
Good experience and loved the decor of the place. Felt very welcomed when we arrived and would consider coming back. Pizza was good, we got a pepperoni pizza, 2 slices of cheese pizza and a calzone. All were good read more
5 months ago
Located in an unassuming shopping plaza next to TJ Maxx near West Gray. The interior is also a bit plain and had a funny cleaning solution smell. Besides that, it looks like the closest thing to a New York style pizzeria that I've seen in Houston. They sell pies by the slice and also some subs and entrees. Got the calamari for appetizers; it was alright, a bit bland on the seasoning but the tomato dipping sauce was good. I also got a slice of cheese and a slice of pepperoni; the crust was solid and firm, while being fairly thin crust. Definitely New York style. I got the Italian sub to-go; it was honestly fairly sub-par. The meat was okay, the sub was seasoned with mayo and oregano, and had some cheese and veggies. Overall, it isn't my favorite Italian sub in town by any means. The pizza is solid and recommended! Service is minimal but quick and the staff are friendly. read more
1 year ago
If you're on the hunt for perfect NY style pizza, this is the answer. So tasty and simply made pizza with good ingredients. They do everything right. Crispy thin crust. Cupped pepperoni with just the perfect amount of oil in each one. The cheese and sauce live in harmony on each slice. Open kitchen is always a great sign. Staff is welcoming. Lots of seating. Run don't walk if you're anywhere near the area and want a great lunch today! read more
After moving to Houston, one of the things I missed most was NY style pizza and Romano's was among the first recommendations I received. River Oaks was the last place I'd think to find it, but I'm pleased to report it's the closest I've found to the real thing. By NY standards, Romano's is spacious (#1). There is ample seating left and right with plenty of parking to boot. It's clean in here with lots of natural lighting. Solo diners and groups would thrive here, though I suspect that the takeout game is more frequent than the rest. Some immediate positives is that they sell by the slice, which is not common in Houston. They also use real pizza ovens, which is old school but produces the best crust versus all the other faux-NY spots that use a broiler to brown and crust up the cheese. They also have a whole slew of guys kneading dough, assembling pies, and cranking out fresh ones constantly. There is a bit of flop in the crust, proportionate ratio of cheese and toppings, a well seasoned sauce, and a nice thin-crust layer that passes off like something I'd see on anything in NY. The taste is good for Houston standards, but average for something back home.. A slight let down is their largest pie is only 16 inches, which is somewhat modest for large pizza standards. I appreciate that they also have Sicilian pies, a slew of sandwich options, calzones, and pastas. They have some eye-talian specialties such as the veal florentine, chicken francese, and even a veal parm. I appreciate the chef specials, sauage and peppers, and pasta options ranging from ziti to tortellini and lasagna. The downside is that like everything else, it can get pricey. A plain pie is only $20 for a large, but with a few toppings it's $36. The special version of their Sicilian is close to $50 and the dinner specials are all $25+ for each plate. They do provide a slight discount for cash, which I recommend for everyone. Owners Frank and Vinny are from Queens (#2) and although removed from the borough for the last few decades have done a great job in maintaining some semblance of home and ultimately, providing a service for those of us who miss it most. ____________ (#1) Almost feels like a pizzeria in Florida. (#2) Ozone Park? read more
Changing my review to 5 stars! I never give 5 stars. Check my reviews. I save 5 stars for the equivalent of a Golden Buzzer on AGT. Why now? Well.... First time tonight I tried their pizza. OMG! This might be my new favorite pizza place in town. The crust is amazing! Great sourdough flavor. Perfect thickness. Perfect crunch. Perfect flavor. Just perfect! A little on the expensive side for a 2 topping pizza, but well worth it. I still stand by the chicken picatta being delicious. But now I have to pick between pizza and chicken when I go there. For a Saturday night I was surprised they were able to prepare my pizza with a minimal wait. As always, they pump out food fast, fresh, and piping hot! The staff is always friendly. They make small talk with you. They genuinely seem like they enjoy working. How can they not when they create perfection like that pizza!!! I love the casual vibe. Plenty of tables. Could get a little noisy, but who cares. It's the right vibe for the right type of place. Do yourself a favor, and indulge in Romanos Pizza ASAP! read more
2 years ago
Great location to have homemade pasta! Clean & small area to have lunch & dinner. Serve plenty when ordering pasta meal (includes salad, garlic bread, & pasta on the side when ordering the chefs special pasta) The chefs & employees were very kind & accommodating. & much flavor to the food! read more
The pizza was as expected good. Service did come across a little crude for the great service I have received in Houston so far. Maybe its all part of the NY pizza style dining... idk but the pizza was the star. Just in case you wanted garlic knots they don't have them here. But you can get pizza by the slice. I got 2 slices of pizza and a side salad and paid over 20 bucks. The place was very Diner like in style. Its a nice spot to come and catch up with a friend without great fuss. Drink choices were limited to fountain drinks, beer, and topo Chico. I do appreciate a good too though!I would definitely come back for the pizza alone. read more
First things first. Just because someone is from NYC by way of Italy does not mean they are pizza experts. After all, there are plenty of Texans who don't know (you know what) from Shinola about smoking a brisket. But these guys produce legit NY-style pizza. This is a counter-order joint from which I witnessed a dude tossing dough. I was also able to start a tab for beers. There is nothing fancy about the atmosphere, but it is clean and there were plenty of available tables on our visit. Bathrooms are also clean. The pizza here is the epitome of NY-style... crisp yet foldable crust with a slight yeasty flavor, sweet sauce (some of the best I've had), and the perfect amount of real mozzarella. I had pepperoni and mushrooms on my half of the pie. Delicious. My wife was born in Manhattan, raised in the Bronx and spent many years in New Jersey. I spent a few years up there myself, and Romano's is better than many of the pizza joints we frequented there. And the service is a hell of a lot more polite! ;-) I've had this place bookmarked for quite some time, and we drove 45 minutes just to eat here. It was totally worth it ... especially if you are a displaced Yankee who is jonesing for authentic NY-style pizza. read more
Romano's had been on my pizza to-do list for some time. I'm not sure what took me so long to check it out. Honestly, it was probably my inability to believe a spot between TJ Maxx and Marshall's could be pumping out top notch pies. But they are. I love a good New York style pizza and Romano's has that covered. From the dough to the sauce to the pepperonis, just a great to-go pizza all around. And to their credit, the parking lot makes it really easy to get in and out. The only negative: unlike TJ Maxx and Homegoods, you're not likely to come away with a steal. At the same time, pizza prices have been steadily on the rise, but you have to justify that you could get two chain pies for the price of one Romano's. That aside, these pizzas are not to be missed. read more
Being generous with my 3 star review as I love their food and they are the nicest people there. But we've ordered Uber Eats multiple times (about once a month) and the calamari appetizer just keeps getting smaller and smaller. Set at $15 (increased to a couple more dollars because of Uber Eats up charge), this is just not worth the money for the portions we received. Our other favorites are their chicken parm and meatball hero's which are both tasty. But truly, the portion size of this was definitely a disappointment. In the future, I would not order delivery and just go straight to the store and order a slice of pizza. Can't go wrong with that and it tastes better fresh and hot. read more
1 year ago
My family has been coming to this establishment for 15 years. Because we moved out of the city, it had been over two years since we last stopped in to Romano's. The impeccable service and product remain excellent. Their consistency warrants admiration. They somehow produce flavor close to what one would have in NYC, but here in Houston. Romano's is truly one of Houston gems. I just hope that it doesn't take us so long to return. read more
This is our go to for Italian delivery in Houston. Pizza is as close to Ny as we've found (husband is a New Yorker) Recently we've discovered how good everything else is too! We love the chicken parm sub, the pastas, the chicken Marsala. Good quality Italian restaurant with an endless menu of options, service/delivery is always fast & our order has never had an error. Big Romano's family here read more
8 months ago
This pizza was delicious and reminded me of pizza I had back in the 80's when I hung out at the mall. The shopping center parking lot is super busy and crowded, which was a turn off to me, but once inside, it soon was all better. It's counter service, so step right up! The employee that took our order was super friendly. We ordered the large pepperoni & mushroom pizza with extra cheese. It didn't take long for the pizza to come out and it was piping hot when it did. Like I said, the taste reminded me of my favorite pizza place at the mall that we would eat at back in the 80's, so it was a nice trip down memory lane. I would definitely eat here again. There was ample seating inside and it was a super casual vibe! read more
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such a great neighborhood pizza spot! we got cheese and pepperoni pizza slices and they were heated up, the crust was crispy and all around solid slice of pizza. prices were reasonable and staff very friendly. we will be back! read more
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Came here for a work retreat and really enjoyed my meal. The menu is small and straightforward, which is nice because good food doesn't need to be complicated! For the price of a meal here you get a steal! Many plates you could easily share with two people. The stuffed eggplant is a cheese and eggplant lovers' dream! Their garlic bread is so good you won't want to share the basket, so if you have a small group, I'd order an extra basket. Seating can be a little tricky if you are with a large group, but the staff are helpful and accommodating. read more
5 months ago
Really great spot for some quick Italian. We each had dinner salad ($6 each) and split the chicken parm which was huge. Enough chicken and spaghetti to fill us up. Bonus was the complimentary garlic bread which was tasty with the marinara sauce. Will go back for sure! Staff were all friendly. Next time will try their pizza. read more
Barstool Pizza Review score 7.4 Pizza was pretty good. Very similar to what you would find in the NJ/NYC area. Only thing where I would knock is the toppings portions. The onions were heavy handed and the sausage was a touch on the under. Vodka sauce was pretty good as well. Pasta was cooked properly. Service was prompt and easy. Location has a surprising amount of seating. read more
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The best you won't be disappointed definitely authentic Italian food we definitely be back read more
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