Candelari's Italiano

4.8 (33)

$30 and under

Italian

2617 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025

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2 people

May 11, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Kid-friendly
Neighborhood gem

Candelaris is your destination for an authentic Italian restaurant experience, including woodfire pizza, fresh pasta, excellent wine, and amazing desserts.
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

Ask almost any native Houstonian about Candelari’s Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Houston, and most likely the first thing you will hear is something about our signature Italian sausage. Given that our restaurant developed almost naturally out of the renowned, Candelari’s Sausage Company, this is no surprise. And while we have grown to become one the most recognizable and best Italian restaurants and pizzerias in Houston, we are very proud of our modest roots.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 662-2825
Website
http://www.candelaris.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ruby
Catering
Please call the restaurant for caterings.
Private party facilities
Please call 346-493-9932.

Location
2617 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
Neighborhood
Rice Village
Cross street
Kirby Dr
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 33 people are saying

Candelari's Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Candelari's Italiano delights with its warm atmosphere and "delicious" cuisine, consistently impressing guests with dishes like salmon, pizza, and bolognese. Known for its "friendly service" and value, it's a beloved local spot. Though some changes have been made, it "feels like a high-end Italian restaurant now."

33 Reviews

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Bitsy
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome evening. Service was fantastic. Very attentive to gluten concerns.
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Cindi
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A variety of dishes ordered, salmon, pizza, crab bisque, shrimp, all delicious. Always a warm welcome and friendly service.
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Cindy VIP
Houston65 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We first tried Canderlari’s during HRW in the fall of 2024, which we enjoyed very much. We went back last night and were quite pleased that it was just as good as we remembered from the first time. We will definitely return.
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Felix
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Then waitstaff is excellent and the food is delicious. Compared to most white table restaurants, it’s a value, EVEN OUR BOTTLE OF WINE WAS NOT OVERPRICED!!!
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SharonW VIP
Las Vegas11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood Italian. Redfish special was great as was the bolognese!
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Frank
Houston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had been there in quite a few years. Food and service was excellent. Will definitely be back again.
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allyson VIP
Houston8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Even though we had reservations, we had to wait for a table. One of guests ordered a pizza with chicken and a pepperoni pizza was delivered to her. They took the wrong pizza back and she had to wait ten more minutes for the correct pizza.
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Kerry VIP
Austin15 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place and come here almost every time we come to Houston. We try to sit outside in the patio when we can.
Candelari's ItalianoResponded on February 2, 2025
Thank you so much for your incredible 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Candelari's. Your kind words and support mean a lot to our entire team. We're dedicated to providing exceptional food and service, and it's rewarding to know that our efforts are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Lee VIP
Houston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been going to Candelaris for many years, but they’ve recently made some significant changes to their service and staff, it really feels like a high end Italian restaurant now- the service tonight was top notch. But it’s still very much a local’s spot. They have upped their game and it shows.
Candelari's ItalianoResponded on February 2, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a long-time customer of Candelari's! We're thrilled to hear that you've noticed the recent improvements in our service and that you're enjoying the evolution of Candelari's into a true fine-dining Italian experience. We're dedicated to providing top-notch service and creating a memorable dining experience for all our guests. We're glad you've noticed the positive changes and that you continue to enjoy your visits. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Hank
Houston24 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They weee accommodating with our group and set a new table for us to avoid sitting on a high top table. The food was amazing and they refilled our drinks. Great local place to dine
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Booked 27 times today

2617 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025

Additional information

Cross street
Kirby Dr
Neighborhood
Rice Village
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ruby
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.candelaris.com/
Phone number
(713) 662-2825
Catering
Please call the restaurant for caterings.
Private party facilities
Please call 346-493-9932.

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Popular Items

Spicy Roasted Wings$8.00

Mozzarella Fritti$8.00

Campagna Salad$12.00

Side House Salad$4.00

Pollo Piccata$13.00

Pollo Parmesan$13.00

What 33 people are saying

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