Impero Italiano è un ristorante a conduzione familiare che offre autentica cucina italiana, inclusi pizza, pasta, dessert e gelato, preparati con ingredienti freschi e di alta qualità.

Great place tucked away in a center off Memorial parkway in Houston. The staff speaks English and Italian.

Wife and walked in and was greeted with smiles and hello. We were seated promptly.
Drink orders followed, while we were looking at the menu and art work inside the restaurant.

Wife ordered the Margarita Pizza and Ingot the Carbonara. Both were great. The basil and mozzarella both tasted fresh. The crust was nice and toasty with a nice rise to it.

The Carbonara was nicely flavored with a nice amount of Parmesan cheese. The bacon and pancetta was not over powering the flavor in the dish.

Wife and I shared a Tiramisu. I think I just found the best Tiramisu in Houston. The Mascarpone was light, fluffy and perfectly blended. The lady fingers were soft and fresh with a nicely flavored espresso.
You gotta try this, recommend getting your own though.

What a fun and entertaining atmosphere. So vibrant and colorful. The car/ tables are awesome.  The food is fantastic and delectable. Authentic Italian at its best. It was a bit disappointing that the cheese wheel was not available during our visit but our other food was fantastic. From fettuccine alfredo to chicken picatta and the order of baby octopus did not disappoint. My only disconnect was the service doesn't seem to be very accommodating.  While the bread is complimentary, the dipping oil and spices was quite bland and certainly not enough offered. The menu stresses no substitutions of any kind and there is a page of restaurant policy and rules for families with little children. It just seemed stark and rigid. Somewhat uninviting. That being said, the food is something to be very proud of and the restaurant worth the visit for the atmosphere.

Good home made Italian food. Great atmosphere, it's like stepping into another world so many cool things to look at. Food is delicioso and I can say the pasta is light different from so many other typical Italian food places, you can tell it's home made same with the bread.

Didn't appreciate them running out of some dishes a few hours after opening but I will be back to see if thats a trend.

This restaurant is delicious!!!
I friend recommended and let me tell you,  it was like being back in Italy.
We order a pizza and a spaghetti with pork.  Both were amazing.  We definitely adding this place to our favorite restaurants in Houston.
The service was also great. Andrea, was very cordial and attended to my wife and I promptly and always with a smile.
As I said: Delicious!!

I had a wonderful experience at Impero Italiano. The place is small and cozy, with a warm, family atmosphere and a touch of tradition. Since I love gnocchi, I decided to order it on my first visit, and it was the right choice; I enjoyed every bite. I also ordered their homemade limoncello, which was good.
My godson really relished every piece of his pizza.
The service is special, they give you time to order and enjoy the food.
I recommend visiting and giving it a try. I'll definitely be coming back soon. There are still many dishes on the menu I'm eager to sample.
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Impero Italiano, Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, Stati Uniti

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Impero Italiano è un ristorante a conduzione familiare che offre autentica cucina italiana, inclusi pizza, pasta, dessert e gelato, preparati con ingredienti freschi e di alta qualità.

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