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1. Paulie's Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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2. Giacomo's Cibo e Vino ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Arturo Boada Cuisine

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© Arturo Boada Cuisine

4. Da Marco Cucina E Vino

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5. Perbacco

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6. Sorrento Ristorante

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Sorrento Ristorante

7. Tony’s

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8. Mandola’s Deli

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9. Original Napoli Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Original Napoli Restaurant

10. Radio Milano

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11. Vinoteca Poscol

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12. Coltivare Pizza & Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Coltivare Pizza & Garden

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

There are many great things to do in Houston, including dining. Great Italian fare in Houston is not as unusual as you might think. The city's large Italian population has a long heritage in the city, which is mostly Sicilian. Some Italian restaurants have been family owned and operated for decades, and a few Italian family names – Petronella, Vallone, and D’Amico – have become synonymous with Houston Italian food. Others, like Arturo Boada and Chef Marco Wiles are also making their marks.

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