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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in The Woodlands

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Via Emilia - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (2559)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Named after an ancient Roman road that spans from Rimini to Piacenza, Via Emilia Italian Restaurant is known for their house-made pastas, braised meats, seafood specialties, and delicious desserts. The family-owned restaurant served Houston diners for over 13 years before moving to their current location in the Woodlands. We welcome you to experience the most authentic northern Italian cuisine in the Woodlands - no passport required.

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Ruben

Dined 2 days ago

Food was great, good portion, delicious. The piano bar area is cozy, very good performance from the piano men. Good value in discounted Italian wines every Wednesday…would love that will be extensive to Californians.

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Gnocchi alla Rosa

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Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (589)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Discover delicious modern Italian & incredible wine prices at Porta'Vino in The Woodlands!

Porta'Vino offers an impressive wine list at prices competitive with local discount wine stores! In fact, many guests purchase cases of wine to go, so we consider Porta'Vino part wine store. You are also welcome to BYOB for a corkage fee.

Signature dishes include Calabrese Crispy Shrimp, Balloon Bread, Wild Boar Bolognese, Barramundi Sea Bass & our Double-Cut Smoked Pork Chop! Make sure to save room for our Coconut Cream Pie, Medium Rare Brownie, or Apple Crisp. You can't go wrong with our menu selections.

The restaurant has a welcoming dining room, a spacious patio, and private dining rooms for events. A free parking garage is located behind the restaurant. Park, Dine, then walk to the nearby Woodlands Pavilion.

Porta'Vino also hosts a Winemaker Dinner Series. To receive invitations to these special events, please email events@portavino.com.

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Rick

Dined 1 day ago

Steve and team have created a great environment for wine lovers at a very affordable price. We’ll be back!

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Wild Boar Bolognese

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Amerigo’s Grille – The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (1022)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

For 30 years, Amerigo’s Grille has brought Italian-American-style cooking to The Woodlands area. As the #1 destination for Business, Fine Dining, and Special Occasions, Amerigo’s menu features inventive preparations from the land and sea and a selection of seasonal dishes. A mix of contemporary and traditional elements creates an inviting feel in the 150-seat dining room, adorned with gallery-selected works of art.
Amerigo’s award-winning wine list features a well-curated selection of old and new world wines and house-infused and seasonally-inspired cocktails. Our world-class wine cellar showcases over 1,000 selections, including many classic vintages. In addition to the main dining room and lively piano bar, Amerigo’s Grille offers an entire second floor dedicated to private event dining. Whatever the occasion, whether it’s a corporate event with dinner, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, or social gathering, Amerigo’s is dedicated to making each event a memorable occasion.

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Tiffany

Dined 2 days ago

Phenomenal experience as always! Brought a friend for her first time and we both enjoyed. We will be back for sure!

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Homemade Lasagna

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Zanti Trattoria - The Woodlands

4.8

4.8 (1948)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room.

Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen, and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, paninis and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

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Carla

Dined today

Food, atmosphere and service is always amazing. We like to sit at the bar if we need a quick meal. I do love sitting in the dining room and enjoying the restaurant view.

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (460)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Set sail for an unmatched gastronomic adventure at Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine. The vibrant, seaside décor will allow the ambiance to fully reflect the emphasis of the coastal region of Italy. The cuisine showcases Italian coastal seafood specialties, handmade pastas, braised meats and steak options. Happy hours, business lunches, special celebrations, or intimate dinners, come discover the rich flavors of the Italian coast in an overlooking the beautiful Lake Woodlands.

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Alvaro

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Excelent food, great service!!! Definitely coming back! Already marked as one of my favorite restaurants in The Woodlands

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Sorriso Italian Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (602)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

The story of Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen centers around three Italian passions: great food, exuberance for life, and the joy of sharing good times with those who matter most. Here, we honor the past and family traditions with a distinctly modern flavor. A visit to Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen is more than just a delicious meal, it’s a shared dining experience. Enjoy authentic Italian countryside cooking prepared using the freshest ingredients in a warm, comfortable setting that evokes the kitchens and dining rooms of the Old Country. At Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen, share a meal, share a smile, and leave feeling full of happiness.

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Chuck

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Great food, drink and service. 30 layer lasagne with a smoked old fashioned was perfect. John was an excellent server.

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Marcoza Trattoria

4.7

4.7 (704)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Marcoza Trattoria by Orioli Restaurant Group offers contemporary Italian fare in an elegant and intimate setting. Inspired by the coastline of Italy, the menu takes you on an epicurean journey with an array of house-made pastas, fresh seafood, daily baked focaccia, and creatively decadent desserts. Refresh along the way with craft cocktails and an expansive selection of wines from around the globe.

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Katie

Dined on 2 Dec 2024

The food and service was outstanding. Very romantic and a great place to spend our anniversary. We will be back!

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LASAGNA BOLOGNESE

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RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

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North Italia - Woodlands

4.6

4.6 (509)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.

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karenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As always a good dining experience. Shelby is great!

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Chicken Parmesan

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Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (620)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar is a contemporary scratch Italian kitchen featuring a creative line-up of delectable antipasti dishes, hand-made pasta, and traditional artisanal pizzas, alongside handcrafted cocktails, wine flights, and an impressive wine list. Most of the dishes found on the menu have been passed down over generations, along with a deep love and appreciation for food and family.

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Wanda

Dined 1 day ago

Good quality food, great service, and very nice atmosphere. Dinner was nice, relaxing and quiet atmosphere making conversation enjoyable.

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Buca di Beppo - The Woodlands

4.7

4.7 (605)

$30 and under

Italian

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

When you are craving authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas in Shenandoah, TX look no further than everyone's favorite Italian restaurant, Buca di Beppo! Serving up hundreds of mouthwatering Italian dishes for lunch and dinner every day, our diners come from miles around to enjoy heaping helpings of our Italian specialties.

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Terry

Dined on 28 Nov 2024

Judy, or server was very sweet and very attentive to our wants and needs. We loved our Thanksgiving meal and had a great time.

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