Priya B.
Yelp
FINALLY - Wedgewood Houston has a decent lunch spot, and man is it addictive.
It feels like a new Italian deli has been popping up every month this summer but Ingrassias really rises to the top of the pack for me with flavors that just punch through. The hype is very much well-deserved here. I've come a handful of times at this point and tried quite a bit of the menu. Hot take: the vegetarian sandwiches are some of the best items here and must not be slept on. The caponata sandwich has been my favorite: a perfect balance of acidic and just a bit sweet, layered with roasted and marinated veggies (eggplant, tomato, onions, and pine nuts) , fresh mozzarella, peppery arugula, and the most delightful surprise: potato chips for a sneaky for a sneaky crunch in every bite, hefted between some delicious, pillowy focaccia. I always get the eggplant sandwich with melted mozzarella, as almost a less heavy but just as flavorful take on an eggplant parm. I've also loved the chicken cutlet sandwich: crispy, salty thin & breaded chicken cutlet with tangy tomato sauce and the fixings!
Dessert is also heavenly here. I simply cannot leave without at least the almond toffee crunch cookie but all the baked goods I've tried have been next level: creamy tiramisu, perfect olive oil cake. My only regret thus far is not having tried their homemade gelato, since it looks so good. I have yet to try the take-home deli items: classic pre-made Italian salads and ravioli in the freezer-case. There's a cute little market inside with classic Italian specialty items and a few cute knick knacks (like dog charcuterie! So adorable!)
Casual seating inside, ideal for a quick lunch or one-or two people: a long shared table and some high-chair type seating against the windows. I've typically taken my sandwiches here to go. Most sandwiches run $16-18 and a half sandwich is pretty much a meal to me (get them with the delightful pesto-flavored potato chips sold in the store!) Parking is a slough in this area because of all of the construction, but I've managed to find street parking a couple blocks away on each visit just fine.
Ingrassia's is already in my regular rotation, and I can't wait to keep working my way through the menu!