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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Museum District

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A photo of Rosie Cannonball restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(500)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Montrose
Booked 64 times today
Enjoyed the tuna tartare, bolognese, cacio de Pepe pizza, and cheesecake for dessert :)
A photo of Coppa Osteria restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1085)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village
Booked 45 times today
On a very busy Friday night, they honored our reservation, got our orders right, provided attentive service, and the food was delicious, as always!!
A photo of North Italia – BLVD restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4358)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 35 times today
North Italia never fails! Love the Zucca chips and any pasta dish!
A photo of Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1272)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Westside
Booked 34 times today
I appreciated the FOH leadership going beyond the need to accommodate for an upcoming lunch — it meant a lot to them and very much to me as well.
A photo of il Bracco - Post Oak restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(529)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 33 times today
The meatballs are the best in town. The staff is always helpful.
A photo of Roma restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1430)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village
Booked 4 times today
Great food, great ambience, excellent service and staff, all around absolutely wonderful experience
A photo of Lee's restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(142)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Southeast Houston
Booked 69 times today
absolute joy as always, Lee's is a fantastic neighborhood gem with the best team !
A photo of Grotto - Downtown Houston restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1775)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown
Booked 41 times today
The food was amazing. The chicken Bianca was one of the best pizzas I’ve had. I added meatball and it made it even better!! The Cabernet wine on happy hour was great as well!! Definitely a go back!!
A photo of North Italia - City Centre restaurant
4.5
Awesome(574)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Bellaire
Booked 29 times today
First time eating here. I had heard good things about this restaurant and they all were true. We had amazing service and the food was meticulously prepared and absolutely fantastic. Prices were in line with the quality of the meal. We will be returning!
A photo of Mia Bella Trattoria - Greenway Plaza restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1245)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 7 times today
Love Mia Bella, Service is always top notch, I always end up eating more than I should. Love their menu.

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  • Sharon
    Houston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    On a very busy Friday night, they honored our reservation, got our orders right, provided attentive service, and the food was delicious, as always!!
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    Coppa Osteria$$$$• Contemporary Italian• Rice Village
    •
    4.7
  • christinaGold
    Greater Boston •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    absolute joy as always, Lee's is a fantastic neighborhood gem with the best team !
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    Lee's$$$$• Cocktail Bar• Southeast Houston
    •
    4.8
  • Ireland
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was amazing. The chicken Bianca was one of the best pizzas I’ve had. I added meatball and it made it even better!! The Cabernet wine on happy hour was great as well!! Definitely a go back!!
    More info
    Grotto - Downtown Houston$$$$• Italian• Downtown
    •
    4.5
  • Simon
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 31, 2026
    This was our first time visiting, the cocktails were amazing and the bartender Sean was super attentive. The ricotta was delicious, light and fluffy and focaccia was nice and warm. They even offered more focaccia when we ran out. The margherita was amazing, the dough was perfect. All and all a perfect date night spot. Making a reservation wasn't required but it was something good to do ahead of time because this place did fill up a little after 8.
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    Rossa Room$$$$• Cocktail Bar• Bellaire
    •
    4.4
  • Chris
    Houston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 27, 2026
    Love Mia Bella, Service is always top notch, I always end up eating more than I should. Love their menu.
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    Mia Bella Trattoria - Greenway Plaza$$$$• Italian• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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    4.7
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