There are pizzas you eat, and then there are pizzas that remind you why the dish exists in the…read morefirst place. I ordered the large meat pizza: pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, and American bacon. From the first bite, I knew this was different. There was a subtle hint of lemon woven through the flavor, and the sauce was exceptional rich without overpowering everything else. The cheese was so perfectly melted that it practically fell from the slice under its own weight, like ribs coming clean off the bone. The crust deserves its own mention. Thick, crunchy, and substantial without ever becoming tough. The pizza arrived fresh and genuinely hot, creating that rare combination of texture and freshness that is surprisingly difficult to find. And then there was the service. Perfect. The owner cooked the pizza, and somehow that made the entire experience make sense. This wasn't food assembled because a customer ordered it. This felt like something someone actually cared about making. The atmosphere continues that feeling. Outside, the restaurant is minimalist. Inside, it transforms into a classic Italian bar, complete with paintings and opera playing softly in the background. It feels lived-in. It feels intentional. The prices are reasonable considering the quality. I've had pizzas that tasted like Digiorno. I've had pizzas that tasted like something you'd get at Chuck E. Cheese. This was neither. This was made with love. A rare pizza that deserves every star.

Great local place to eat on a casual evening in cypress. The…read morevegetarian dishes are flavorful. The stuffed mushrooms, fried ravioli and Calzone was tasty Friendly staff Complimentary Bread was not offered until it was asked for. Will go back again

compared to other italian spots in the area this one hits way different... portions were actually…read moregenerous and the ingredients tasted fresh which honestly brought me back to this little place we used to go to growing up... you could tell they didn't skimp on the cheese or the toppings and everything came out hot. the crust had that good texture too. prices were fair for what you get and i walked out feeling like i got more than i paid for which doesn't happen often these days. worth checking out if you want solid italian food without overpaying

I have loved this place, made me feel like I have spent a day in Italy . Quiet restaurant and top…read morenotch customer service.

We came in on a Saturday night around 7 o'clock, and most of the place was empty, which I normally…read moretake as a bad sign. We decided to eat here anyways and give it a try. We ordered brick chicken, crispy chicken Alfredo, and chicken, chicken and Parmesan. We also ordered the mushroom meatballs. Unfortunately, none of the food looked or tasted fresh. Won't be eating here again.

Italian food might be the most Americanized cuisine in Houston. Many other international food…read moreoptions seem to try to stay authentic to their roots, but not Houston Italian food. Given that statement, Passerella does a good job of serving a good number of dishes that effort to be authentic, which is a lot more than other joints do. There's obviously going to be a Chicken Parmesan Alfredo but also there's plenty of seafood and I ordered the piccata. The portions are generous and the presentation is nice. When we ordered our tiramisu it was assembled in front of us by our server and it was a really unique display. The restaurant has a great spot right on town lake and they have a clean interior that's classy but not so fancy that you would feel out of place as a walk in. Their commitment to quality service was what really impressed me. From the moment we got in with our little one we were warmly greeted and had polite conversation with the hostess and the manager as they got our table together. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and eager to help when we had a question. The people here clearly like coming to work and it translates to the dining experience.

Takes a while to get food but OMG well worth it! The savory pasta and chicken piccata was the best…read moreI've tasted!!! And the margarita pizza was perfectly thin, crispy and just delicious!!! The chicken piccata surprised me! I don't like mushrooms but this dish just made my evening!! I do have left over because dishes are on the big side which I DO NOT MIND!! Leftovers are always great! And the chocolate mouse cake will go home with me which looked amazing and will for sure let you know how it was!! Cute small place, take stout by surprise when you get your food!! Well worth it, I have been to many Italian places and I can tell you the food here is amazing! People were coming in and out A LOT! Many orders being picked up and now I know why!!! The ambiance is chill and quiet. Relaxing and enjoyed out food at this little homie spot.

Hands down fantastic food. It's a very casual environment, wooden 4 chair tables throughout…read more Pretty close together, it's a very quaint, small location. You do order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. The pasta was a little overcooked but not too.much. if you like AL dente you should probably request that. The sauces were fantastic Chipotle cream sauce was amazing. I ate my whole plate! Comes with plain bread. Garlic bread is extra. I didn't have dessert too full. You will enjoy!

I ordered my meal for Houston's Restaurant Week and I enjoyed the Beef Carpaccio, Chicken Marvino…read moreand Tuxedo cake. The portions were great and enjoyed every bite. The beef carpaccio was wonderful. The Chicken Marvino was hearty with the shrimp, chicken on top of mashed potatoes and green beans. The tuxedo cake was rich with chocolate. The service was impressive and the live music was excellent. I loved the various dishes and different seating available. Great spot to check out. The price for the food is expensive so this is a place for special occasions.

(In response to Rachel L. Replied comment) Since I received…read morea notification that my review is on Spotlight here. "We are sorry you had such a negative experience with us." The lack of accountability is disturbing The negative experience came from horrible service. Snatched my son's plate due to my report of the chicken tasting like SALMONELLA; while he was in mid eating around it. Fork in hand only eating the noodles. Ran off just To dig out the chicken. Without any explanation. Even when I said "wait" he ignored me, & ran away. Then returned & slammed the same EXACT plate with the EXACT noodles down in front of my son. You don't do that shit to a dog. When asking for a box for his remains/food, he said yelled and screamed "FOR THAT LITTLE NOODLE!?!" _If I'm paying for it yes, for that little noodle. I canceled my ordered that hasn't yet been delivered and ask for my ticket. In reality I shouldn't have paid for tampered food. "We're always looking for areas to improve and appreciate your feedback very much!" If it's that huge of a deal to remove a protein (chicken) that a customer dish, bring another plate for the customer remove it themselves. Otherwise bring a fresh plate with fresh PASTA ONLY. DON'T EVER TAMPER With a CUSTOMER FOOD. Which results in making customers physically ill. Extra deets: Marvino's give me the energy of Texas Roadhouse (spitting in black families food that's shown all on the News). They also give me a store front. As if this is a cover-up for the MAFIA. and they cleaning currency. Theirs to many poor reports on this place to continue to stand in business. Plus theirs no headquarters. Plus they dgaf about their horrible service. Eat here at your own risk.

Great pizza and I love the Popeye Salad. Homemade dressings...This place is always packed. Staff…read moreare so attentive. Never an empty glass. Customers are friendly and talk among other guests. The decor is darling, just a real pizza parlor. I wish they moved back to Magnolia. Best pizza.

Waitress named Izzy padded our bill by $12.00! We didn't…read morerealize it until we got home and calculated what it should have cost. She didn't give us a receipt either. Locatelli's should keep an eye on her cheating their long time customers.

It was okay, kids said something missing in the vodka pasta and the tomato sauce was just a bit too…read moresweet, biggest disappointment was I ordered a caesar salad and they forgot the dressing which means I basically got a garnish. The restaurant didn't want to do anything about the delivery being wrong, doordash didn't want to do anything about the delivery being wrong. Mom's the only one who didn't get dinner, of course. I'll have to cancel my charge with a credit card company and we won't be back

Nice & quite, not to loud to have a conversation! Our…read morewaitress was great, staff was great-food was amazing! We were able to bring home leftovers!

This place is ABSOLUTELY amazing. The food is fresh and authentic. I worked in multiple Italian…read morerestaurants when i was young, from national chains to fine dining and this place beats them all. Wonderful atmosphere and genuine staff. Must try.

The short version is we really liked the food and the service! Great flavors/taste, timing was…read moregood. Prices were pretty normal for a sit down Italian place. Honestly the worst thing for me was they serve Pepsi products and Im a Coke guy! Haha!!! I got over it fast with the great food and service. More details below, but I recommend you stop by if you haven't yet!!! Trattoria is in a nice strip center, so frankly we have been passing it by for years, not really thinking about it. We decided to change that and to check out a new to us place. When we arrived we noticed the place was nice and clean, waitstaff was friendly and sat us immediately. The restaurant was maybe a little over half full. We ordered an appetizer of wings and caesar salad, then a pizza and chicken parm with spaghetti, and a Tiramisu for dessert. In going to get picky here because its hard to find anything that was bad. Wings were good, pretty standard, probably could find similar in restaurants throughout the city. The pizza was a bit greasy, I just held it over my plate for a few seconds and let that drip away. My wife didn't like the caesar salad, I did. So I guess thats a toss up...idk. One thing you will notice consistently, our pictures were mostly taken after part was already eaten because we would dive in to the yummy food before we got the picture!!! We'll be back!!!

Amazing Lasagna Bolognese. Wife had the vodka, pasta & shrimp and loved it. Kids had the pizza and…read moresteak and eggs benedict and loved it.

Delicious Italian neighborhood restaurant. Good service, clean, and spacious. I am so happy this…read morerestaurant opened and has remained because it is so good. This has become one of my sister's favorite pasta spots. Cocktails are great as well. Presentation of food is well done.

What a treasure I found at this restaurant and their rooftop cocktail lounge. The restaurant…read moredownstairs, with is lowered lighting, white tablecloths and welcoming ambiance had excellent servers and delicious food. The manager, Donnie was very cordial and visited the table several times to insure I and my two friends were enjoying ourselves and the food. I'll be returning very often, and am glad to know I can also dine in the rooftop lounge.

I really wanted to love this little neighborhood restaurant, but NO. Unfortunately everything was…read moreso salty. I started with Minestrone Soup. It was served almost like a stewed bowl of overcooked vegetables. Very little broth and salty. I did not eat it. For the main entree we both ordered just a simple Spaghetti with Meat Sauce We both had a craving. Both of us could not eat it. Again too SALTY. Meat sauce, salty?! What? Neither of us ate it. We did not say anything to the restaurant. At this point why? I guess that's the chef's palette. Idk ‍ We then shared a Crème Brûlée. Score?? Nope!! Ugh. Sadly it was runny and not set like a custard or Crème Brûlée should be. It was sweet and taste good. Just runny. The bread is good and served with a nice garlicky tomato bruschetta. The Aperol Spritz was yummy. I wanted this to be my neighborhood spot. I'm sorry to say, it was a huge disappointment!!