Impero Italiano 14028 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079

"Walking in feels like a little place in Italy that we’ve been in. Colorful and lively inside. The staff greeted us in Italian, were really accommodating and sat us down, a party of 5, within 10 mins of checking-in on a Friday evening. We ordered several items from their menu. For starter, the 500 Fiat which was fried calamari and shrimp. It was crispy and not too oily. We got a couple of pizzas as well and our favorite was Calabrese. Also, the carbonara was pretty good. It was creamy, tasty, and the noodles perfectly cooked. But of course we had the try their cannoli, it was not too sweet but full of flavor! Will definitely come back!"

"Italian hidden gem in Houston. I loved this place as soon as I saw ads on Instagram. I’ve decided to check it out and I don’t Regret! Great fresh brick oven pizza in West Houston! I’ve tried the gnocchi and it was off the wall! This is place is so authentic and feels like you’re in Italy! I loved to hear the staffs speaking in Italian! I’m definitely going back for gelato."

"In Houston where the city lights gleam, Lies Impero Italiano, a true Italian dream. Their pasta, handcrafted, in tradition's embrace, Each pizza, a masterpiece, of exquisite taste. With accents so charming, like a Vespa so bright, And a Fiat that adds to the Italian delight. Here, Hemingway's spirit in verses would dine, Among flavors and scenes straight out of the vine. In this haven of calm, far from urban hustle, One finds solace in sauce, in a joyful rustle. The cheese like a sonnet, the sauce deep and rich, In every bite, an Italian witch's pitch. So here's to Impero, in its Houston-based glory, A place of great food, and an authentic story. With each dish a poem, and each flavor a tale, It's a culinary voyage, with wind in its sail."

"Outstanding Italian Restaurant. It's probably the most authentic Italian restaurant in Houston. The food was phenomenal. Homemade throughout. The atmosphere is a little overwhelming with the makeshift phone booth, sports wall,and mini automobile seats, but it works. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The tables were clean. You must see the pizza brick oven."