Sofia’s Italiano

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18 days ago

Bread is delicious. Basil soup is tasty. Sweet wine was good and my baked ziti w was tasty. My husband's plate was bit cold on the inside of the large shell. We also ordered hummingbird cake and it is extremely good. Our waiter regularly checked on us. We went to an early dinner to avoid waiting. read more

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Alice S.

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Name change; same menu; same quality food. First: Scallops Al carbonara - scallops grey, rubbery, and fishy tasting. Second: Chicken Marsala is next - if chicken had been evenly flattened then quick seared might have not been over cooked?! And next generation of gnats/fruit flies ??? Are THRIVING!!! Waiter - Connor: tall, lean, curly brown hair, glasses, and fair complexion. He is attentive and listens!! Someone come get this guy and take him to a better place!! read more

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Victoria M.

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Food was great. Service was wonderful ambiance was amazing. Our server was amazing. I cannot remember his name but he was tall and short brown hair. We came in around 630-7 on 4/13/26 and his service was amazing. He deserves a raise. Wonderful Wonderful service. read more

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Becky B.

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I love this place! I love everything about it! The place is cute inside and located in the neighborhood positioned to cater to locals. The service is top notch. The owner is at every table and visiting with the many regulars. Now for the food... Delicioso! They serve homemade focaccia bread with olive oil as a free starter. No mater what you order it's the best version of that dish you'll ever eat. This time we had soup for appetizer and we shared the 4 meatball plate each covered with a different delicious sauce. The pesto cream sauce was my favorite and the meatballs were so tender I think my eyes rolled back in my head a little. My entree was spicy shrimp and it was very very good. I brought home another whole meal's worth of leftovers. Oh! And, I must mention their wine collection because they'll help you find the best one for your dinner. Y'all it's such a great place! Go eat at Sofia's regularly! read more

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Jennifer D.

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We've been going here for years and enjoy our food every time. They have great spaghetti with meat sauce, lasagna, cucumber salad, yummy bread with herb dipping sauce. They have a great wine selection to pair with entrees. Our favorite Italian restaurant!! read more

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Astrid C.

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Food is AMAZING, everything tasted super fresh and comforting Great environment and great service ! read more

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Douglas K.

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Last year I gave this place 5 stars...not this year. Dipping sauce for bread had no flavor, calamari appetizer had little flavor and they were a little tough, carbonara had little bacon so it was a flop too. The Ceasar salad was still terrific and they have the best anchovies anywhere. The house merlot was tasty. The service was very good and the place was not busy and the ambiance was so so. Overall, a disappointment...I may have to try another place after going there for years. read more

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Mark H.

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We waited at the table for about 10 minutes without anyone ever coming to the table to greet us or take an order.

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Keith K.

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Excellent service. Food quality mid level. Comfortable dining experience. Complimentary bread very dry. Prefer sour dough.

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Brooke K.

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Sofia's Italiano is a quaint and fancy restaurant. The interior definitely gives you an Italian family vibe. Their prices on the menu are surprisingly decent. Sofia's Italiano has a vast selection of wine and there's a cocktail bar too. Once you're seated, you're served fresh bread with a spicy herb sauce on the side. Sofia's Italian cuisine was superb. Especially some of their signature dishes, like the Jalapeno Chicken Linguini. There's AC, yet they have extra fans for some reason? The staff are wonderful, always checking on us and refilling our drinks. There's plenty of space for large parties. Sofia's Italiano even has a an area for private parties. I've noticed that in past reviews Sofia's Italiano has had a gnat problem. When I was there. there WAS at least one gnat around my table. Maybe the staff are finally dealing with the infestation? I hope so. There was also some inconsistences with mine and my companion's orders. The chicken in the Creamy Chicken Sofia was dry and the soup my friend ordered, Zuppa di Fagioli had little broth. read more

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Patrice P.

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Food was wonderful and service was great. It's also a location that you can talk quietly to who you're having lunch or dinner with.

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Michael C.

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I found out sometime recently that Gina's and Sofia's were the same restaurant in every way, except the name. Thus, being awesome like before. I came here tonight and ordered the Lasagna, my favorite dish here. It comes with a complimentary soup or salad as well as bread n oil. I always got the house salad with Italian dressing on the side whenever dining at this cafe. Everything was so delicious, fresh, good quality and made with care. One of the best lasagnas in TX has to be here as I said in the past. Every single thing I had tasted the exact same tonight as in 2022 when it was called Gina's. The pasta layers were soft. The rich, savory cheese, cream sauce typically used for lasagna, red sauce and meat were all very flavorful and moist. The aromas in this entree were so balanced like a real lasagna and not just some of the fake Americanized ones you get in some other restaurants. The Italian dressing is creamy here as opposed to vinaigrette. I like both kinds and I would certainly recommend this one like the main course for newcomers. My server was very welcoming, friendly and efficient. I even remember the stuffed shells, ravioli, meatballs and blackout cake being great stuff here too. read more

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Tony G.

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The dinner and atmosphere was okay. The dessert was great. The service by Kara J. was fabulous. We may be back again. Not sure yet. read more

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Helen L.

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The restaurant it self needs a deep clean. It just feels dirty sitting there. The chicken was from a frozen bag from a grocery store. The prices have increased a lot but lack of quality. The service was good. read more

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Marianne M.

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Our party of 7 came for lunch after church. We were seated right away. Some ordered off the lunch menu and some off the dinner menu. I ordered cheese ravioli which was so good. Hubby ordered eggplant parmigiana which he says was the best he ever had. Loved the private little rooms with wine bottle walls and a little fireplace. read more

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Jerod F.

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We love having this great Italian food restaurant so close by! Service and food are great, also a very good wine selection with very reasonable prices on glasses/bottles. The bread and house made olive oil it's served with is amazing! Definitely worth a try, good prices, great service, nice atmosphere. read more

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Lauren C.

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stopped in for a quick bite to eat, I was met with instant hospitality and kindness from Sydney! She made such great recommendations, she was very knowledgeable about the menu. I'll definitely be coming back, ABSOLUTELY loved the open kitchen vibe! I felt like I was in Italy! I recommend the Tucsan Chicken pasta. It's life changing. I'll be back soon! Thank you Sydney! read more

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Jose G.

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Brought my family here after my daughter's ballet recital. The pizza was great, the service was very nice, everyone had a good time. Would be 5 stars, but despite empty restaurant when we got there, they sat us near the back, there's a bit of strange odor back there. There were plenty of nicer spots to sit us, like one of the two front rooms would have been better. Overall, pretty good. read more

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Joshua L.

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Servers were so amazing. I love going here so often. The atmosphere is very calm and appealing and the food is very good! The owner is always checking on people and he is very kind! read more

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Debra ..

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The best overall gluten free pizza crust I have ever had. The toppings are fresh and delicious. The sauce is excellent and the cheese is so satisfying. I have ordered twice and it will continue to be my go to spot. read more

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Elda M.

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Our family went to Sophia's for dinner to celebrate a birthday. We were party of 10, the ambience was nice, food & service was great.

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Robin A.

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The restaurant is very nice. The service was great. The food was amazing and the owner came over to the table and talked with us, which was very kind. I definitely will come back. read more

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Clayton C.

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Pizza Margherita excellent salad fresh and very tasty. Bread wonderful. Ambiance Italian.Service by Isabella outstanding.

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Stephanie G.

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Food, service and ambiance all 5 stars! We will definitely be going back. Thanks for being family friendly and still keeping it classy inside ;) read more

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Joshua E.

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We went as a party of two without a reservation on a Saturday evening. This place is great. Sofia's Soup is a worthy meal by itself - if I had known how good it was, I would have just ordered that. The Antipasto salad was loaded with meat and the lobster ravioli plate was plenty for two. The service was on point. The dining area having visibility of the magic in the kitchen makes this place legit. I give it a 6 of 5 stars. I'm kinda pissed I've lived here for a decade and just now ate there. read more

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Lori C.

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Ginas for BRUNCH now too! I'm so excited. As if Gina's wasn't hitting it out of the park already with their over the top lunch and dinner options now they are doing BRUNCH too??? My husband loves everything on the menu but because I don't eat a lot of beef/chicken or pork I love that they will bring me pretty much anything on the menu without the meat so it is kind of a vegetarians dream place in addition to being a place for my Barbarian of a husband. Don't even get me started on that delicious bread they make in house or the fact that they will let me add those sun-dried tomatoes to anything. Even my grandkids love that place and the wine...OH THE WINE. If you haven't been to one of their wine tasing events you have to add it to your "Fun Things To Do" list for a night out but be prepared to want to buy a bottle of everything you try because the selections are all a 10 out of 10. read more

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Diane R.

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As Gina's this was a convenient so, so Italian restaurant to meet friends or family for lunch or dinner. Since it has become Sofia's, the recipes seem to have been revised. Much better! Just had chicken piccata. Compared to what it was when Gina's, chicken was moist and delicious. Before was sort of dry. Tasty creamy sauce covered chicken and pasta. There is still the same wonderful bread and dipping oil. Salad was so, so. Still mostly iceberg lettuce. Looking forward to trying more made over entrees!! read more

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Heather M.

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A splendid choice for pizza or a classic Italian comford food entree! Take out or dine in and you'll be happy either way. It's lovely inside; bigger than it appears from outside. The service is always friendly and professional. For those that live in the area, it's a perfect repeat place to keep going back to. read more

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Tiff D.

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Gina's has become my new go to pizza place. I like the crust thickness and the topping ratio and toppings are fresh. They are fast. Recommended! read more

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Patricia Lowe

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Outstanding service and food was delicious! Took a chance on a late lunch. We couldn't have had a better experience. We will definitely return. read more

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Gina's restaurant has always been a place we raved about when it came to their Gina Chicken soup except for today. The soup was not a good tasting serve. It was tangy and very bland. The soup is no longer a soup it's more of a chowder. Even the server tasted it and insisted in taking it back to the chef who agreed and made a fresh batch. Yes they comp it and gave a to go bowl. The chicken was chunky and dried probably because the chicken was too big and chunky. The same with the vegetables. Some memories are best left as a memory. The server is the reason a star was added. read more

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The food was subpar, the salad was not brown but close, and straight from a bag. Didn't care for the bread at all. The lasagna was okay not great. But to top off the entire meal, my husband had to kill a roach that was crawling up the wall and it was a baby and that usually means that there is a thousand more. I was really hoping for a good experience because we live really close by , but not happening . read more

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Shannon H.

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Cute little restaurant near our house. I got pizza my boyfriend got stuffed pasta and chicken Gianni soup I thought it was all delicious

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Great food! Good service..... truly super Italian food. The environment is relaxing Great deserts read more

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Thomas G.

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Excellent Italian food and fantastic service. First time there and definitely going back try the white pizza believe me it is fantastic.

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Bill R.

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We ended up at Gina's the other night after the restaurant we planned to visit was closed. What a great bit of karma. We've been here before, and the place is always spottless. The servers were very efficient and attentive. The atmosphere here is very cool. There were people out for date night, families with small kids, a couple large parties, and it was still very comfortable and inviting. My dad was with us, and he has a gluten allergy. I thought we might have a hard time finding something for him in an Italian restaurant, but surprisingly, they had several options. All of their soups are gluten-free and DELICIOUS! They also have gluten-free pasta that actually tastes good. The manager was very helpful and friendly while Dad was trying to decide what to get. And for those of us who can have gluten, their bread is AMAZING! Not like what you'll find in other Italian restaurants around here but super tasty. I had chicken Parm and my wife had the spicy shrimp. Both were excellent. If you want fresh, tasty Italian, Gina's is your place. read more

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Bruschetta Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Mike and Jen Pasta Tomato Basil Soup Spaghetti and Meatballs Focaccia Caesar Salad Desserts are amazing Cakes! read more

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Lisa B.

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Had dinner with my husband last Friday. The service was ok. Our waitress seemed new. She asked me three times what I wanted to order. The ambiance was ok. Food was ok. Pasta was over cooked. I had the jalapeño pasta with shrimp and my husband had the lasagna. Probably won't return. read more

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Cleo Ross D.

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Had dinner at Sofia's a couple of nights ago. Food was good, not great. Service was adequate but not professional. The wait staff is young and not seasoned. It's a place we go on occasion. Nothing wrong with the place. If you want a good Italian meal, go. It's seldom crowded. read more

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Melissa F.

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Awesome as always! We love Sofia's and are always treated wonderful when we eat there, food is always fresh and tastes amazing. Friendly wait staff, my water was always full (I drink a lot of water and often times have to ask for refills but not here). Outstanding food and customer service, will definitely be back as always! read more

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129 W Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546
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(832) 569-5314
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What time does Sofia’s Italiano open?

Sofia’s Italiano opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Sofia’s Italiano close?

Sofia’s Italiano closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Sofia’s Italiano closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sofia’s Italiano take credit cards?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sofia’s Italiano have catering options?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano does have catering options.

Does Sofia’s Italiano have a happy hour?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano has a happy hour.

Does Sofia’s Italiano serve alcohol?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Sofia’s Italiano allow dogs?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano allows dogs.

Does Sofia’s Italiano have TVs?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sofia’s Italiano have bike parking?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano has bike parking.

Does Sofia’s Italiano have outdoor seating?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano has outdoor seating options.

Does Sofia’s Italiano have parking?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Sofia’s Italiano have free WiFi?

Yes, Sofia’s Italiano has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Sofia’s Italiano serves traditional fresh classic italian dishes and hand-tossed pizzas with superb ingredients. We cater fresh italian food for any event.

History

Established in 2012.

Sofia’s Italiano revamped the italian restaurant and kitchen concept to form a first class italian restaurant franchise chain that individual, families and friends can enjoy.

Meet the Business Owner: Jesus M.

Jesus Medrano, Owner

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3.9(434 reviews)

Came here for dinner on Sunday 1/18/2026 Very clean…read morerestaurant Our server Ricky was acknowledge, very professional and overall nice He recommended a few things for us ,we tried it very delicious Keep up the amazing work Ricky You made our experience feel very warm and we will be back to give you a visit! Thanks

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.

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Stefano's Pizza & Italian Kitchen

4.5(143 reviews)

2.6 mi

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Stefano's is the only place to go for delivery of some of the best Italian food in all of Houston…read more Their spaghetti Stefano with Italian sauce will knock your socks off. Their dishes with white sauce are equally wonderful. And you will find the serving size will accommodate the biggest appetite in your family. Next time you want to order a delicious Italian delivery meal, give them a call.

Food was good, driver was attentive, and very friendly. Thank you for always being able to count on…read moregood food!

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Taglia

4.1(332 reviews)

3.8 mi

Truly an amazing experience. It was our first time eating here, and reading reviews beforehand got…read moreme really excited. Our server, Leo, was wonderful. Our drinks were never empty, and he was very polite and attentive. The staff overall were kind and friendly, always checking in and making sure we were doing well. The food was delicious. We ordered the spaghetti Bolognese, Caesar salad, and pepperoni pizza. The portions were enough to share between two people. Overall, the food and service were excellent, we would definitely come back again!

Full of family-owned charm, Taglia has quickly become my boyfriend's and my new go-to spot. The…read morefood is incredibly fresh, with homemade noodles, rich and flavorful sauces, and fantastic appetizers. They also offer monthly specialty menus, usually built around a theme, which introduce creative new dishes to try each visit. So far we've had the Vodka Penne (absolutely amazing), Mac & Cheese Balls (delicious), Lasagna Egg Rolls (pictured), and the Fettuccine Alfredo--every single dish has been a 10/10. We already know we'll keep coming back. Our waiter even remembered us from our first visit, which feels rare these days when so many places make you feel like just another number. Such a charming place. Highly recommend.

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He looks worried I'm about to consume all these calories! I don't care tho! Boring date! Yummy food!

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Birraporetti's

3.1(139 reviews)

0.2 mi

These folks are an anchor in dinning community for the city of Friendswood. It has become our go…read moreto place for out of town guests, and it is a great place to go for a meal or even just a drink. With all those things being true, the reason for this review is their performance yesterday. St. Patrick's Day. Corn beef and cabbage was the head liner, and it was fantastic. Other cross over dishes were also on the menu, such as corn beef pizza. I didn't try it. A really talented band provided live music, and the wait staff had the place covered like a blanket. If you missed it, you missed a good time. But you will have another opportunity in 364 more days.

Their brunch is basically a bunch of pasta items that are on the usual menu. They add some pizza…read morethat didn't look all that fresh. They should probably make smaller ones and make them more often instead of just letting it get old under the heat lamp. They do have an omelet station and I believe a waffle station which I liked very much. It hurts my heart because in 1991 I took my homecoming date to the Birraporetti's in the Village inside the 610 loop in Houston. Back then, it was perceived as pretty fancy and excellent.

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Slate Table + Bar

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!!

Had reservations to sit at the bar was sat at a table. This was going to be a busy day im sure…read moremanagement was well aware of that however our waitress could not give us the service that we should have had due to her serving a large crowd. (Not her fault) The drinks were good. I had the Lobster & Grits. My food came out and wasn't as hot as it should've been. My drink was empty for too long, I Wasn't offered water and by the time I was able to ask for some I had already eaten about 3/4ths of my food. I don't enjoy giving negative reviews so I will probably give Slate another chance because I do see potential there, I'm just speaking on my experience. Stay tuned for an update.

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Frenchies Italian Restaurant

4.3(528 reviews)

5.7 mi•Clear Lake

Moved away from Clear Lake many decades ago. We loved Clear Lake and my wife's family goes back to…read morethe founding of Friendswood! We had a weekly ritual of going to Franco's Italian Restaurant. I 1st went there when they opened very long ago. Not long after my 2 tours in Viet Nam. The family that owned Franco's treated me like family and I'm fluent in Italian and we'd talk endlessly. I worked closeby at JSC. So, we went to Frenchies Italian Restaurant and pleasantly surprised by the excellent meal and service. We had Chicken Parm, Veal Parm, and Seafood Fradiavolo. Growing up in Brooklyn, I certainly know good Italian food. We live a few miles from Sal & Judy's Italian Restaurant which is outside New Orleans and rated 5 Stars (Yelp) and Zagat. Sal greets everyone that comes in and their marinara sauce is sold in all the local supermarkets and Walmart. Frenchies was no different from Sal's. Everything was perfect! I told Sal and he went to eat at Frenchies on his last trip to Houston. He called me and thanked me, that's Sal. I was sad Franco's closed after 50 years in Clear Lake but Frenchies was a great find. If you're ever on the North Shore outside New Orleans, try Sal & Judy's Italian Restaurant and decide if they're equally as good. Or, take a look at their website! Everyone in NOLA knows Sal Impastato (from Sicily). If you find yourself near Little Italy in Brooklyn. NY try Evelina, Barano, or Carmentas Italian Restaurants. Frenchies food is comparable quality to better NYC Italian Restaurants! I'll add pic's later! Thank-you, for 1st class Italian food. Bravo, assolutamente perfetto!

If you want authentic REAL Papà Italian food-this is your place!…read more Located right near Nasa and it has ALL the history hanging on the wall to prove it! With 50 years plus of serving the community this spot is simply iconic. Greeted by the owners right as we arrived. The feeling this conveyed was like you're visiting family. Small quaint little place, yet full of vibrant Italian heritage. Started off with the bread and garlic olive oil dip. Fantastic! I got their spaghetti with tomato cream sauce & fresh basil. My husband had the veal parmesan. His came with a side of pasta which was a alfredo style. Both meals come with a fresh salad. The food was utterly delicious. Portions fair for the price. Setting is humble, cozy, a. be romantic and is characterized by warm friendly personalize hospitality. This is absolutely the place to choose if you are in the Houston area for super La Cucina cuisine. Memorable, (as you can tell) we really enjoyed our dining experience & would one thousand percent return if in the area again. Highly recommend!

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Zabaglione

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Bistro 313

3.9(52 reviews)

2.2 mi

Never got to try the food because they were not open during open hours on a Saturday evening…read more Chose to try this place because they were part of Houston Restaurant Week, but alas it was closed at 8:15 on a Saturday night. Things like this pmo in Houston. Luckily there was a great little steakhouse around the corner that was fabulous ---Perry & Son's.

Came here for Sunday brunch with my bestie for Houston restaurant week…read more I got the strawberry prosciutto crustini which was kinda soggy not that enjoyable. My entree I got the eggs in purgatory which was good and probably better for me however I'm still regretting not getting the tiramisu French toast. My friend got the brisket eggroll thing which was delicious , and she got the burrata BLT which was good but soggy from the burrata, the potatoes that came with it was perfect. Not on Houston restaurant week she got this whipped feta which was delicious! I got a blackberry mule that was also very yummy on this summer day

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Shrimp & Grits Migas

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Rosewater

4.6(204 reviews)

5.9 mi•Clear Lake

Beautiful & delish cocktails. Great food!…read more Nice atmosphere & ambiance. Walk around the back hall by powder rooms & check out the local art for sale!

A great speak easy in the heart of Clear Lake. Perfect spot for happy hour, and I always love the…read morecocktails!

Clarified Westminster is a MUST try

Beaches & Herb with a Frozie

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B1895 Tavern

3.9(352 reviews)

1.5 mi

This place is a gem in our community. It's a tavern with a twist. It is without question the…read morebest place to meet and greet friends after work. And it's still one of the finest eateries around. Chef Kris is the bomb. If you've never had Chef Kris prepare you a meal, you are missing a real treat. Go visit. You'll love it.

The atmosphere is dimly lit, clubby, and subdued (no kids on either occasion we dined there). The…read moremenu is creative and changes frequently, our waiter said. We had grilled okra, katafi shrimp, and a filet with a wine reduction sauce. All were delicious and offered something interesting in flavors and presentation. The food is a good value for the quality/quantity and the Wed. night drink specials were nicely priced. Service at a table was helpful but sitting at the bar on another evening, it was all brisk business. You might want to call ahead to be sure they're open to the public and not hosting a private event.