First time here and I was seriously impressed. The chicken was so tender I didn't even need a knife, the pasta Bolognese was delicious, the salad was crisp, and the homemade ranch was a win. The portions are generous too, so leftovers are definitely happening. What really stands out is Frank. He has a big personality, takes real pride in what he does, and you can feel that pride in the food, the service, and the restaurant itself. He came by to make sure everything was perfect, and that personal touch matters. The place is gorgeous, spotless, and yes, I noticed the bathrooms and the good toilet paper. I notice details. Great food, great service, and a chef who clearly cares. I'm already thinking about having a party here. read more

Maybe it's just me but I had no idea this cute little place existed! It's a very small lot located in the Heights, so parking is definitely a pain if you can't find a spot in the tiny lot out front (but the owner will personally come out and help you squeeze into a spot himself). Inside there is also a chalkboard specials menu which I thought was a nice touch to add to the homey ambiance of the place. From the food I did have, everything tasted incredible and truly felt like I was having a home cooked meal inside of the chef/owner's home himself. This is a great date night/small celebratory dinner spot that has become bookmarked in the back of my mind, especially as someone who typically doesn't go out of her way to get Italian food when choosing somewhere to eat. read more

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Came in with reservation on Thurs night and seated immediately upstairs. Seemed to be a large group downstairs and maybe 3-4 groups upstairs. Dress code: smart casual. Plenty of people dressed more comfortably but you wouldn't look out of place in a blazer either Food 5/5: we got their stuffed mushrooms, garlic bread, brisket and sausage bolognese and their bass with lobster topping special and everything was fantastic. Especially recommend the sauce from the mushroom and the garlic bread together Service 4.5/5: chef came out and greeted us which was a nice touch. Service was friendly and quick, seemed a little confused about the wines available by the cup but otherwise fantastic service Ambiance 5/5: very clean and homey, brightly lit with Italian music playing the background Value 3.5/5: not cheap but you get what you pay for with great food. Portions for the pasta are quite large. Overall 4.5/5: overall a fantastic experience, will likely be back to sample their other pasta options. Parking: small lot used for complimentary valet after 5 pm which we used. Otherwise street parking is available but might be hard to find depending on when you go. read more

Triola's Kitchen - Bolognese and sea bass special - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Lovely place where Chef Frank Triola makes you feel like family here. The ambiance is great where he has tables upstairs and downstairs. I will say we got the royal treatment at 3 pm for lunch/dinner time where Frank was the waiter and chef for us. The food was absolutely fantastic! I had the capellini and meatballs. My husband enjoyed the chicken triola and my friend enjoyed the pasta bolognese. We're all picky eaters but we loved our meals so that's rare for all of us. The cons: parking is tough and prices were higher than expected but the food was totally worth every penny. You need to check it out for the authentic Italian experience. read more

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Triola's has a unique look outside and inside when compared to most Italian restaurants. The modern farmhouse trend is used all throughout, and it makes the place feel bright and a little more open than it might considering the small footprint. Parking lot is small and the front dining room is also quite small. The service started off a little strangely the day we swung by as I believe the owner greeted us at the door in shorts and t shirt. We were quickly sat and our server was plenty helpful throughout the meal. Couldn't tell if they Italian accent was authentic, but I enjoyed it anyways! Generally, the food is standard Italian American, calamari was crispy and maybe a tad over, got a couple pieces that got too chewy. Marinara sauce that came with it was terrific. Garlic bread is done for free and better at most other restaurants so it feels wrong having to ask for this, and it being this boring. Chicken TRIOLA, was great! I tend to order the menu item that bares the name of the business if it's my first time visiting and this did not disappoint. It came with a generous portion of stuffed chicken that stayed moist, partly due to a nice sauce ladled on top. Roasted vegetables got the right color and texture and complimented the chicken in the way you'd expect. My friends with me had some goods and gripes about their entrees, and it left me feeling mixed. I think there's a lot to like here, but for me I have some other Italian places I might visit again before this one. read more

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A small Italian spot on the north side of town (north of downtown) on Main. We've driven past this spot without realizing that it was a restaurant; it's a standalone restaurant with limited parking in the front. The interior has limited seating and had a strong chemical cleaner smell. We came with some friends for lunch on a weekday. We ordered the fried calamari and beef carpaccio for appetizers. The calamari was very crispy and fried well but slightly dry. The marinara sauce with was good; 4/5. The beef carpaccio was also seasoned well and tasted as you would expect it to be, and the beef was tender; 4/5. Both appetizers were fairly pricey at $24 and $25 respectively. For the main entree, I got the pasta bolognese; for a $42 plate of pasta, the expectations were high. Unfortunately the first thing was that the sauce was very sweet and not savory at all. The meats in the dish were tender but the overly sweet tomato based sauce made the entire dish super sweet and odd tasting for a pasta dish; 2/5. Overall, the quality of the food seems decent, but at its cost point, the food we got doesn't seem above and beyond other Italian options in the same cost bracket. read more

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Anddd I'm back at the best Italian food in Houston! This time we had the Parmesan crusted asparagus with lump crab. It was SO flavorful and the crisp of the asparagus went well with the soft lump crab. The Caesar salad is our fave so it was a no brainer. For the mains we had Chilean sea bass and grilled chicken Vincent. We split the entrees into two and y'all...It was SO much. One thing I love about this place is how generous the portions are. It's always plenty. Ok let's talk desserts. The cannolis. THE CANNOLIS HOLY MOLY. Yes I've been to Italy. Yes I've been to Little Italy and hopped all over other parts of New York City. Ive had all the cannolis. I've even made my own cannolis (yes I'm a baker). However, this cannoli. Chef Triola--I salute you. I'm still dreaming about this dessert. Wow. I don't know what else to say. We also had the Key lime pie and somehow the chocolate chip cookie crust with the tang from the lime works in harmony. It was incredible per usual. All I can say is, this restaurant continues to leave me happy and satisfied. The staff is consistently attentive. The chef is very involved and personally comes out to talk as if we are guests in his home. You can tell he genuinely enjoys cooking and truly cares about his customers. I would recommend this place to everyone. If you want good quality Italian food, this is it!! read more

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Food 5/5!: Everything we tried was very delicious and savory. My family tried all different dishes and they all loved it. Service 5/5: From entrance to leaving all the staff was super welcoming and nice. Our waiter made sure we had a great experience. Ambiance 5/5: the restaurant used to be a house and they turned it into a really nice restaurant. We were sat on the second floor and the lighting was very a luminous not to bright on the eyes. read more

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Why 5 stars? Because it was not only a delicious experience, but a fun one. --- --- --- On the way back to Montgomery from a birthday party near Nasa, we stopped into Triola for lunch. The photos and reviews made it a pretty easy decision as we were browsing different options. We were quickly introduced to the owner/chef, who has a big personality and a big voice that can easily be heard throughout the small first floor dining room. I asked him what the chef's special was and he named duck and lamb as a part of it, but I mentioned that I don't like lamb because it's gamey and that I would just go with the seafood lasagna. He insisted that his lamb was not gamey and that he would bring me a small sample to show me. He was indeed correct. I feel like it was basically 99% not gamey and while I enjoyed it, I would have just preferred a steak. But I will give the man this: it was the best lamb I've ever tried. But then he got a little greedy :) I said that my least favorite food on Earth is goat cheese because of the gaminess. He said that goat cheese isn't gamey, to which I said, ruined his credibility haha. But he couldn't help himself and brought out some goat cheese too. I am not a picky eater but I find goat cheese repulsive, but I'll always try anything. As I first ate it, I felt like it was maybe 5-10% gamey but manageable compared to all other goat cheese. After he walked away, it began to linger a bit more to the point where I didn't enjoy it, but I didn't want to be a debbie downer. It was still much better than anything I've tried before, but I don't ever need to have it again. That said, the thought to let me try it was appreciated. As for the actual food we ordered: Garlic Bread: 4-stars. Standard, but delicious. Seafood Lasagna: 5-stars. $48 but it's delicious and has huge chunks of seafood. I loved every bite. Pasta SALSICCIE: 4-stars. My wife and I agreed that we liked this, but didn't love it. High quality ingredients but we probably would have tried something else, in hindsight. Spaghetti and Meatballs: 3-stars for me, but 5-stars for my wife. I thought the sauce was pretty watery and didn't love the flavor, but my wife loved it. This was really just for our son, but we heavily sampled it ourselves. Then for dessert, we were heavily debating between the Cassata Cake and the Banana Bread Pudding. Keeping the theme of generosity alive, they brought us both even though we choose the latter. Banana Bread Pudding: 4-stars. I liked it, but it was extremely heavy and hard to eat more than a few bites. Cassata Cake: 5-stars. A total home run. We both absolutely loved it. 6 items, 25-stars = 4.16 average, but the service, the hospitality and the interaction with the owner was so awesome that there's no way I could give anything other than 5 stars here. read more

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My family and I decided to come to this place as it had great reviews and it did meet up to those reviews. I will start off by saying the staff was amazing. And the chef came by to greet us which I thought was great. The place is a bit small but cute. Parking is also limited but there's an unpaved lot you can park at next door. The prices are on the higher end but overall the food was good. read more

Triola's Kitchen - Grilled Chicken VINCENT - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a nice dinner at Triola's Kitchen. It's a cozy spot inside a converted house, filled with family photos that give it a warm, personal vibe. Frank Triola himself was there, chatting with guests, which was a fun touch! Service was excellent--we were well taken care of, and they were very attentive. That said, for just the two of us, we felt like they were really encouraging us to order more appetizers than we needed. Portions are huge, so pace yourself! For appetizers, we had the Tomatoes Caprese, which had good ingredients, but was a little too saucy for my taste. As for pastas, both were super rich and salty at the table, but honestly, they were much better the next day as leftovers! Overall, it's clear there's a lot of love in this restaurant, and I'd come back to try other dishes--especially the seafood lasagna! read more

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What a great find in the Houston Heights! Authentic Italian meals with great service. Started planning our next visit before finishing the meal! read more

We went to Triola's Kitchen for the hubs birthday dinner. When I made the reservation I mentioned that it was for his birthday AND that we would have split checks. When we arrived we were seated right away. It looked like you were eating at someone's house. It didn't give off a regular restaurant vibe. I did see the chef talking to other tables. Looked like he was very involved, which is nice. The menu isn't overwhelming, which is also nice. They also have featured items on a blackboard, but it was hard to read, so I had to ask what they were. Usually the server will let you know what the feature items are, but to be honest, I am not even sure who our server was because a few people waited on us. After hearing the features, I went with the pecan crusted branzino. The crust overpowered the fish. I didn't taste fish at all, and it was just a bit too sweet for me. It was the first time I'd ever had this dish, and maybe it was supposed to be that sweet, but I did mention that I'd never had it before. It would have been better if I was told that it was a bit on the sweet side. If I had known that, I wouldn't have ordered it. After we completed our meal, we were asked if we wanted dessert and was given a dessert menu. I thought that they had forgotten about it being my husband's birthday, so we all ordered dessert. They didn't mention anything about a complimentary dessert for his birthday, so I made sure that he ordered one too. After we ordered and finished our dessert they brought out a complimentary piece of cake for him. If I had known that they were going to do that, I wouldn't have ordered another dessert for him that we paid for and already ate. He was too full at that point to even enjoy the complimentary cake. I felt like that was in poor taste. Like they wanted me to buy one before they let him have a piece of cake that at that point he was too full to even eat. We all did taste the cake, and it was very good. When it was time to pay, they wouldn't let us split the bill. We would have needed it split 5 ways. I was unaware that we couldn't split the bill because I mentioned it on the reservation and wasn't told that they didnt do that. I also didn't see it posted anywhere that we couldn't split the bill. I wish I had known because we could have just gone somewhere else and avoided having to figure out who was going to pay what. Adding up this and that at the table in front of the birthday boy. While trying to figure out who owed what, my husband just said, dont worry about it, I'll just pay it. ON HIS BIRTHDAY!!! I refused to let him pay. A friend of mine finally offered to pay and I Zelled him the money even though he didnt want me to. This turned out to be a not so great dinner. Maybe I just had higher hopes. It was quite the disappointment. read more

I ordered a huge order for my staff. I did my research and found that this place had great reviews and suggestions for the best entrees. This place did not disappoint. The owner personally helped me and made sure I got not only entrees that complimented each other but that I ordered the right quantity. I will be returning for sure! The lasagna was fabulous. read more

The hype is real. Triolas is a neighborhood gem. The owner / chef is so extremely kind. He has gone out of his way to make us feel special every visit. read more

My youth group needed a caterer for our banquet, and Chef Triola blew the roof off with the food! He was the friendliest of all Sicilians and made sure that we had everything taken care of. Our menu included chicken parmigiana, beef tenderloin, pasta Alfredo, salad, breadsticks and dessert. Our party of 55 ate wonderfully; our compliments to the chef please! 100% recommend. I've been to their restaurant and it's truly a gem. Will come back for a dine-in experience soon! read more

Triola's Kitchen is full of heart, history, and hospitality. Housed in a converted home, this Italian spot feels like you're dining at a family gathering. Photos of Frank Triola's family line the walls, celebrating generations of Italian culinary tradition in Houston since the 1940s. Frank himself was in the dining room, warmly chatting with guests, which added a personal touch that you don't see often anymore. Service was fantastic--our server was attentive, and our waters were never empty. However, as a table of two, we did feel a bit of a push toward ordering more appetizers than necessary. The portion sizes here are very generous, and just one entree could easily feed two people, so keep that in mind when ordering. [APPETIZERS & SALAD] +Tomatoes Caprese ($16) - Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella from Houston Dairymaids, and basil. I usually love a good Caprese salad, but this one was drenched in sauce, which overpowered the fresh ingredients underneath. Still, the quality of the mozzarella and tomatoes was solid. - 3.5/5 [PASTA] +Pasta Bolognese ($42) - Frank's Bolognese sauce with Osso Bucco, beef tenderloin, Italian sausage, meatballs, and brisket, all tossed with fresh pasta. In the restaurant, this was overwhelmingly rich with a strange sweetness and heavy saltiness that had me reaching for water after every bite. However, as leftovers, the flavors mellowed out beautifully. You could really appreciate the depth of the sauce and the care put into it. - 3/5 in-restaurant, 4.5/5 as leftovers +Meg's Penne Con Salsiccie ($28) - Penne pasta with spicy Italian sausage, suga rosa, and mozzarella. Between the two pastas, I preferred this one at first taste. It had a nice spice and flavor, but again, very rich and salty while dining in. As leftovers, it held up well. - 3.5/5 in-restaurant, 4/5 as leftovers Overall, I had high hopes for Triola's Kitchen, and while there were some hits and a few misses, I can see the passion behind the food. I'm curious to come back and try the seafood lasagna next time--it seems like a place where a few menu explorations might unlock some gems. read more

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My first fancy dining experience for Valentine's Day, couldn't have been more pleased, off the bat greeted by a complementary valet service this was so convenient especially because of rain. After seated, Immediately greeted by management and staff. it felt so respectful and almost like family. atmosphere was so nice, from lighting to decorating, it was very cute. The food came so quickly & was absolutely amazing, I honestly could only compare it to Olive Garden lol... but wow immediate difference to my lower income taste buds love this place ! read more

Triola's Kitchen - Chilean sea bass - Topped with lemon butter wine sauce, jumbo crab, baby bella mushroom, leeks, and parsley - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Where do I event start? Chef Frank is amazing! I saw him helping park cars which they have complimentary valet. I also saw him helping the host and showing people to their seats. He also came by and explained the menu and specials. We decided to have the chef special and let him impress us. He did not disappoint us! The amount of food that came to the table was insane. On top of that everything we had was delicious. There wasn't one item I wouldn't order again. Lets see if I can remember everything I had, it started with the Calamari that served with their homemade marinara sauce. The Shrimp Azzarelli which are colossal Shrimp with Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, radicchio, and arugula sautéed in white wine and lemon served with grilled garlic toast point. The Papa's Mushrooms that are mushroom caps filled with veal, breadcrumbs, topped with fontina cheese and finished with lemon-butter basil sauce. Next was the Tomatoes Stella salad which was amazing! Its sliced beef steak tomatoes on a bed of radicchio and arugula. Topped with hearts of palm, artichokes hearts and jumbo crab. Finished with balsamic vinaigrette, gorgonzola cheese dressing and American Black Sturgeon Caviar. We also had two different types of crab fingers which are not even offered on the menu! My favorite item out of everything were the Lamb Chops! These are Chef Frank's Award-Winning New Zealand rack of lamb, grilled and topped with blueberry, jalapeno and mint demi reduction! Lets not forget about the Wagyu Steaks that came out of nowhere followed by the Pappardelle Bolognese that's served with Osso Bucco sauce, beef tenderloin, Italian sausage, meatballs, and Italian brisket tossed with fresh rigatoni pasta. Then we closed it out with the dessert sampler. This was every dessert available! We had a slice of the carrot cake, cassata cake, chocolate cake, italian cheesecake, key lime pie and the tiramisu. I'm not sure how I was able to walk out by the end of this! Im looking forward to go back but next time lets just order one dish. read more

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I decided to have my birthday dinner here last weekend and it was a fantastic choice! I was looking for somewhere that had Friday night specials because I love a good deal, but that was nearly impossible. Luckily I had heard lots about Triola's via social media and decided to come here since they have BYOB with no corkage fee! They advertise as valet only (complimentary) on the weekends, so I ended up doing this. However found out that others in my party self-parked in the adjacent grass lot which the staff and valet confirmed was allowed. Had I known, I would've parked my own car. We had a reservation for 10 people. About 30 minutes prior, Megan (co-owner) called me and said that they were running slightly behind and asked if we could shift our reservation back about 15 minutes. With most of us already heading that way, we didn't mind waiting a bit once we arrived. They had to put together a few smaller tables in the downstairs area to accommodate our large party. Once we were seated, Chef Frank immediately came over, introduced himself, and explained the menu to us. We originally came with the intention of trying the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu, however Chef Frank offered to do a tasting menu for all of us and whip up his specialities. Everyone at our table agreed to do this, so without ordering anything, we handed him our menus and allowed him to take us on this journey! The first appetizer that came out was the Crab Fingers. I had never had crab claws served on a platter to me like this so it was an interesting experience. We had two plates - one came with a red sauce and the other came with a creamy white sauce. My fav was the red! It was their marinara sauce and the crab didn't taste too fishy, which is what generally detracts me from crab. The next one that came out was Papa's Mushrooms. These were packed full of veal and topped with cheese. The veal was tasty and baked with a slight crisp to it. I loved the savory lemon-butter sauce that these were served in. Next was the Calamari platter. This plate was filled to the brim with calamari and Chef even threw in some fried banana peppers too. The calamari was hot and crispy and was complemented well with the marinara sauce for dipping. Our salads came next. Chef gave each of us a half-serving of the Tomatoes Stella. This was sliced beefsteak tomatoes with arugula, artichoke hearts, palm, and jumbo crab drizzled in a basaltic vinaigrette and topped with caviar. Fancy but simple at the same time! All the flavors blended together well and was refreshing on a hot August day. The first entree that came out was the Wagyu Beef. I believe this one was off the menu, which was a treat. The kitchen did a nice job dividing everything up so that everyone got the same amount of just enough to not get full. The tenderloins were very tender paired well in the glaze they were served in. The next entree was the Osso Buco. A real treat. Our tasting menu came with 3 orders for 10 people. A good amount, so you can do the math depending on the size of your party. It came with 3 veal shanks, so I would assume 1 shank per order. The veal was so tender and fell right off the bone. The wine flavor in the sauce was prevalent and I loved it. Now my favorite. The signature Lamb Chops. These were both visually appealing and delectable. Each of us got a chop, and they were topped with a blueberry, jalapeño, and mint demi reduction. The lamb was just as tender as the wagyu beef and easy to cut right off the bone. The reduction sauce is what really made this. Very savory with a touch of sweetness from the blueberry. I scooped more of this onto my plate so that I could douse each bite of lamb in it! Finally was the Rigatoni Bolognese pasta. Not only was it a tasty bolognese sauce that I know is a labor of love, they added in the osso buco sauce and topped it with beef tenderloin, meatballs, Italian sausage, and brisket. This couldn't have been made any better! Plenty of meat to go with the thicc noods, much respect. Chef then brought out the Dessert Sampler for 10, which was split up in 3 plates so that we didn't have to pass plates down the table. These were all not too sweet and had a light texture. Chef even brought me a blueberry banana ricotta cake with a candle for my birthday. What a nice touch! Following the tour of food we just had, we were offered post-dinner cappuccinos and espressos to top off our meal. Exactly what I needed so that I wouldn't fall asleep immediately at the table! Do note that they automatically charge 25% gratuity for large groups. I'm not sure at how many people this kicks in, but with our 10 people I assumed 20% would be added. 25% minimum seems a little steep to me, especially when half of our service was the owner himself. I did enjoy coming here and will definitely be back. If not for anything else, for the complimentary BYOB. Thanks Chef Frank for taking care of us and making this birthday special. read more

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We first tried this restaurant in October and were instantly impressed. A few weeks later, we chose it for our wedding lunch celebration--and it couldn't have been more perfect. The food was outstanding, especially the Lamb Chops (hands-down the best we've ever had). Megan and Frank always make us feel welcome, and a big thank-you to our waiter as well--he took great care of us and made everything smooth. We're so glad we celebrated our special day here. Highly recommend! read more

The food and service were very good and the ambience. Great dessert and drinks. Limited parked is limited, but still good. read more

From the second we walked into the door, we felt at home here. We ordered the beef carpaccio and calamari and it was absolutely delicious and refreshing. Then for entrees I had the seafood pasta and my husband got the Meg Penne Saisage dish which were both phenomenal. We had amazing service the entire time with Chef Frank himself checking in on us throughout our meal. This place is perfect for kids and the chef loves to come out and talk to them which makes you feel right at home! The ambiance makes you feel right at home with the white and black colors and great natural light. We already made a reservation to go back! read more

Triola's deserves more than 5 stars. This place is amazing. The food is well prepared and the staff is very attentive and super nice. Triola's offers family style dinner and also individual dishes which are good enough to share as well. We went with my family to celebrate a birthday and Chef Frank took care of us. It's very rare to see a Chef greeting and taking care of the customers. He was all over the restaurant speaking to his customers and making sure everyone had a good time. All the dishes that we ordered were amazingly delicious. Pasta alla Gabriella and Penne salcieccia are one of Frank's favorites and they were delicious. They do not sell alcohol but you can bring your own alcohol beverages. If you love italian food and excellent service, I recommend you try this place. You will not regret it. My family and I will definitely be back. Thank you Chef Frank for an amazing dinner. read more

Triola's Kitchen - Penne Con Salsiccie - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really wanted to like this place to support a local business, but I'm confused on its prices and what it delivers. Food was okay, but the prices are really high for what it is. Someone else commented below that they keep trying to upsell which was a little annoying. The guy kept pushing us to buy garlic bread, I think he asked 3 separate times. Nearly $30 for pasta one would expect a really upscale restaurant, but they don't even have proper wine glasses (stemless). I was really confused how this place has so many reviews and great reviews, and really wish I could like this place, and hope them the best. There are way too many other italian places like Roccos or Vinoteca with great food, better ambiance and half the price. Maybe it was expectation, I went here thinking it was a high end restaurant based on the prices, but it wasnt anything I expected read more

Leaving with stomachs fully and happy- wow this place was just amazing! The service was phenomenal and we felt right at home walking in. It's a small place, so it has a cozy and homey atmosphere. The food was simply phenomenal. If you're looking to try anything, go with meg's pasta. The calamari was a stellar appetizer choice, perfectly breaded and large enough to go around. Overall, phenomenal dining experience. read more

Cute lil restaurant ++parking No complaints besides the tiramisu was really drenched in coffee looked like mush not as camera appealing from the side Personally I like more of a cake with a slight wet texture from the coffee read more

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All of the food was incredible and the service made the whole experience even better. It is a small, cozy spot that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The tiramisu really stood out and is easily the best I have found anywhere in Texas (5 stars). The pasta portions are huge, the sauce is full of flavor, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. Our favorite was the pasta salsiccie (5 stars) but the chicken parm was good as well (4 stars). Whatever you do, make sure you save room for dessert. read more

I picked up a large tray of lasagna from here for a potluck at work. Everyone loved it. It was huge and absolutely delicious! This restaurant is amazing! Ask for Frank. He took care of me and made sure my lasagna was perfect! I highly recommend Triola's! 5 stars!!! read more

After seeing all the hype online about this place, I decided it was time to finally go. We did a triple date here with a couple friends. The feel is more of like a house than a restaurant. Simple feel since the main focus is on the food and service. We started with stuffed mushrooms and calamari. I am one who would have never ordered mushrooms on my own. However these were great. Not sure the meat they were stuffed with but paired great with the cream sauce. The calamari with marinara was great. Not rubbery at all. Great portions too. My entree was not my personal favorite. However, I wouldn't not recommend it to together. The amount of olives were just a bit much for me. Lesson learned. The chef told me in the future I am welcome to ask for it without or less. Either way though my scallops were perfectly cooked. My husband had a meal with a variety of seafood and spicy marinara which was great. The dessert sampler was the perfect way to finish out the meal. They offer it with coffee or expresso. Considering the food coma I'm in I likely should have gone with this option. The cheesecake and tiramisu were my favorites. The key lime pie with chocolate chip crust also deserves an honorable mention. Please note that it is BYOB if you like to indulge. Also there is a chance of being sat upstairs. Make sure to make reservations also due to limited seating. read more

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Triola's is right near our house and we have been wanting to try it out. They have valet, but also a parking lot right next door. Service is great, they greeted us and immediately provided water. It's Bring Your Own Wine which is nice. We came originally for Houston Restaurant Week but didn't order anything off the menu. We got calamari as the appetizer. Our waitress was the owner's wife and she highly recommended it and she wasn't wrong! My husband got seafood lasanga and I got the meatballs and spaghetti. Both dishes were extremely delish. I love the angel hair pasta! Dessert was good. We got cannolis (which were okay) and cheesecake which was better. definitely recommend coming for a cute little date night! read more

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A bit pricey for lunch and parking can be tricky, but the food and service was so good. It is BYOB. A very intimate area downstairs and the upstairs is able to accommodate larger parties. Owners are very responsive to requests for private parties. PRO-PARENT TIP: No formal kid's menu but the Chef/Owner is able to make any side dish into a kid option. My son loved the spaghetti with marinera! read more

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Excellent food, lovely BYOB makes wine affordable. Friendly service. Very personable old school atmosphere and chill vibes.

This food is absolutely delicious. This was the 2nd time my husband and I had been here. Definitely will be back to try some other dishes. The owners are amazing people. 5 stars all the way. read more

Triola's Kitchen - Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, shrimp, mushrooms and peas. - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Excellent service and phenomenal food. We would highly recommend this. We ate here last night, family of 4, and everything was wonderful.

Highly recommended!! Food was outstanding and authentic. Great service. Very nice decor and pleasant ambiance. FIVE STARS ( if not more) .... read more

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. From the food to the staff to the executive chef. All provided us a wonderful experience. Will be back asap! Restaurant itself is small and sleek. No frills. Its all about the food. read more

After hearing about this restaurant from several different people, I grabbed a girlfriend of mine and made a reservation for 7pm on a Wednesday. The valet area is very small and can get backed up easily, but patience is key. We sat downstairs and Chef Frank himself took care of us for most of the evening. We brought a bottle of Vueve, which they kept chilled for us in the kitchen. We started with the calamari (9/10), and the stuffed artichoke (5/10). We then split the seafood lasagna (10/10). Such a creative dish and plenty of protein within! We ended our meal with the tiramisu (9/10). Overall, it was a great meal and included some great hospitality. I definitely recommend trying this place out. read more

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This is a small space and the tables feel a bit too close. It is also loud. The service feels hurried, but overall very good. The food portions are big. The house bread seemed a bit stale 3.5/5. We ordered fried calamari 4.5/5, seafood lasagna 5/5, and chicken Frankie 4/5. The BYOB no opening or corkage fee is great. You might as well park your car on the street, that is where the valet will put it. read more

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This is a nice little romantic spot. We had heard about it through some friends. The food was delicious. We had a couple of their Specials, Crab Fingers in Diablo sauce and Seabass topped with crab and leeks. Both were delicious. We also had the Misto salad, beef carpaccio, and the seafood lasagna. For dessert we had the Italian cheesecake and Tiramisu. All were delicious. They had very reasonable prices on their wine. read more