Cuisine

Italian Restaurants

17 restaurants

Exterior of Carrabba's on Kirby with Tuscan-style yellow stucco facade clay tile roof striped awnings and fountain entrance in Houston
Italian
Johnny C. Carrabba III '77 / Rosie Carrabba / Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1977

Carrabba’s — The Original on Kirby

Est. 1986
For nearly 40 years, Carrabba’s has been Houston’s true neighborhood Italian restaurant. Family owned and operated, The Original Carrabba’s on Kirby Drive opened on December...
Carrabba's The Original on Voss restaurant exterior at twilight with illuminated sign and street light trails on South Voss Road in Houston
Italian
Johnny C. Carrabba III '77 / Rosie Carrabba / Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1977

Carrabba’s — The Original on Voss

Est. 1988
The second original Carrabba’s location, opened on Voss Road and Woodway Drive in 1988 by Johnny C. Carrabba III ’77 and his uncle Damian Mandola...
Exterior of Ciro's Italian Grill in Houston
Italian
Ciro Lampasas '51 · Class of 1951

Ciro’s Italian Grill

Est. 1986
A Memorial-area Italian restaurant owned by STHS alumnus Ciro Lampasas. Serving classic Italian dishes in a warm, family-friendly setting since 1986.
Pizza at Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Houston
Alumni Legacy
Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1971

D’Amico’s Italian Market Cafe

Est. 1977
Founded by Damian Mandola in 1977, D’Amico’s was one of Houston’s first Italian market cafes. The restaurant is no longer owned or operated by the...
Exterior of Laurenzo's restaurant in Houston
American
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

Laurenzo’s Restaurant

Est. 2014
A celebration of the Italian and American side of the Laurenzo family heritage. Created by the founders of El Tiempo Cantina, Laurenzo’s features Gulf seafood,...
Exterior of Mandola's Italian Kitchen Windermere location
Italian
Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1971

Mandola’s Italian Kitchen — Arbor Trails

Est. 2011
Damian Mandola’s Italian market and restaurant at Arbor Trails in south Austin. The same fresh Italian market concept with pasta, panini, and Italian favorites.
Exterior of Mandola's Italian Kitchen Winter Garden location
Italian
Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1971

Mandola’s Italian Kitchen — Bee Cave

Est. 2010
Damian Mandola’s Italian market and restaurant in Bee Cave, west of Austin. The same beloved Italian market concept with fresh pasta, panini, and Italian specialties.
Exterior of Mandola's Italian Kitchen Lake Nona location
Italian
Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1971

Mandola’s Italian Kitchen — Cedar Park

Est. 2014
Damian Mandola’s Italian market and restaurant in Cedar Park, north of Austin. Fresh pasta, house-made sauces, panini, and classic Italian dishes.
Exterior of Mandola's Italian Kitchen Lake Mary location
Italian
Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1971

Mandola’s Italian Kitchen — Jacksonville

Est. 2020
Damian Mandola’s Italian market and restaurant concept in Jacksonville, Florida. Fresh pasta, panini, salads, and Italian market specialties.
Exterior of Mandola's Italian Kitchen Maitland location
Italian
Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1971

Mandola’s Italian Kitchen — Maitland

Est. 2019
Damian Mandola’s newest Italian market and restaurant at Trelago Market in Maitland, Florida. Opened October 2024.