Candelari’s: Houston Pizza Places & Italian Restaurants [Order Now]

Find out why Candelari's is one of the best pizza places in Houston, TX. Our Italian restaurants offer great family dining, pizza buffet, delivery, catering and more. Order now.

Italian Restaurant & Pizza in Houston TX

Authentic Italian Pastas

Frutti di Mare Linguini

Made-to-order Pizzas

Linguini & Meatballs

Fresh Garden Salads

Fire-Grilled Steaks & Handmade Sausage

Woodfired Pizzas

Grilled Chicken Salads

Meat Lovers Pizzas

Handmade Lasagna

Monthly Specials

Vegan-Friendly Options

Pizzas Made-From-Scratch

Mouth Watering Entrees

Handmade Calzones

Buffalo Wings

Shrimp Cappellini

Build-Your-Own Pizzas

Traditional Italian Recipes

New York Style Thin Crust

Woodfired Flavor

Candelari's Famous Sausage

Fire-Grilled Salmon

Pasta Tucci

Pizza for the Whole Family

Seared Sea Scallops

Pepperoni Twists

Pizza Your Way

Caprese Salads

Dine-In, Carryout, or Delivery

the Best ITALIAN FOOD in Houston tx

Are you hoping to find the best pizza and Italian in Houston, TX? Do yall love the taste of authentic Italian food? Hand-tossed wood-fired pizzas? Hand-made, old school Italian sausage? Then welcome to Candelari’s Neighborhood Italiano! For over 20 years we’ve been serving up the best Houston pizza & Italian food around Memorial Park, Rice Village, the Med Center, Bellaire, and West University Place.

Our Candelari’s family dishes and recipes reach back several generations. We proudly offer an exceptional selection of authentic Italian dishes, local favorites, and of course our renowned Candelari’s Sausage. These include:

Authentic Italian Pastas
Delicious Appetizers
Chef Inspired Unique Entree Selections
Candelari’s Hand-Crafted Sausages
Hand-Tossed, Thin Crust, Deep Dish & Multi-Grain Pizzas
Curated Fine Wine and Beer Selection
Happy Hour Specials
Daily Specials

Our amazing Italian food draws in the locals, but the friendly atmosphere and relaxed vibe keep them lingering. We know you will love our…

Casual Fine-Dining Atmosphere
Spacious Dining Area
Great Date Night Location
Large European Style Bar
Comfortable Patio Seating (dogs are welcome!)
Live Music (most Saturday evenings)
Houston Pizza Pick-Up
Great Catering Packages

From King of Sausage to best pizza in houston tx

If you’re not familiar with the story behind Candelari’s Sausage or Papa Albert’s signature sausage recipe, then please read more about our story. You’ll learn how one family took a close kept recipe and made it into a business, then later took that business and turned it into one of the best Houston pizza places ever.

YOUR LOCAL HOUSTON RISTORANTE IN WEST UNIVERSITY

Our locally owned, family run, Italian restaurant is founded on a love of old-world family recipes. Our customers rave about our great variety of pizzas, pastas, entrees, appetizers, and more.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect Houston date night restaurant, a casual night out', a birthday celebration, or just a great Houston happy hour hangout, Candelari’s Neighborhood Italiano has something for you!