Triola's Kitchen

Amazing hidden gem! I didn’t know it was here in my own neighborhood until HRW. Amazing service. Incredible food. Delightful charm. Unique dishes. Will be back for the seafood lasagna. The salad is unique and tasty with the best croutons I’ve ever had. Bread pudding is outstanding.

We were in the area on an early Friday evening and found this highly rated nice Italian restaurant on Google maps. There is no parking in front to speak of but there is on the adjacent lot. Two young ung hostesses greeted us and seemed not sure whether to seat us or not since we didn’t have a reservation, even though there was plenty of empty tables. Frank, the chef/owner took over and seated us immediately. We started with the fried Calamari which was excellent, tender, perfectly seasoned, and a huge portion. I asked for an aioli dipping sauce instead of marinara but they didn’t have it. It’s an Italian restaurant but I prefer aioli with my calamari, but I have to say the marinara was really nice- not sweet like some are. My husband ordered the Pasta Bolognese ($42) which was full of meat but in chunks, not ground, which was a little surprising, but flavorful. It was served with Rigatoni pasta instead of spaghetti - my husband would have preferred spaghetti noodles and a more traditional Bolognese, and it was pricy but it did have beef tenderloin in it. I ordered a special of seared Chilean Sea Bass with crab claws in a butter sauce($45?), with a side of veges and asparagus and it was really nice although a little more fishy tasting than I thought Chilean sea bass was typically. The bass has a nice crust and the sauce was divine. We took home a cassata cake and it was nice too. You can tell the love Chef Frank puts into his cooking. He was very nice and welcoming, and attentive as was the waiter. The atmosphere was nice, cozy, but a little too bright. By the way, you can bring your own wine for a $10 cork fee. We will definitely return.

Me and some friend went to this restaurant as our monthly night out trying restaurants we’ve never been. I had my eye on this one for a while and I’m so glad it didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious!!! I got the bolognese since I thought it looked interesting, it has brisket, sausage and beef tenderloin .. and it was amazing, hitting all the notes I needed! . Not so easy to find a good and true talian place around, so I was very excited. The portions are big, which helps with the pricing, is not cheap but also not over the board. The dessert we got was the Cassata cake with strawberries which wasn’t so great, however, the Tiramisu…. OMG so good! Creamy, with strong espresso flavor and the kahlua brings everything together. We pair our food with the Prisoner Cabernet and it was perfect! Definitely coming back!

Yes! Yes! Yes! 🤌🤌🤌 This native Houstonian (from a Sicilian family) finally feels this city has a proper Italian restaurant. Make a resy, like yesterday! The sauce is the right color, the right texture, the right balance between robust, sweet and acidic. I had the Sea Bass and the Seafood Lasagne. Finished the meal off with Tiramisu and a Cappuccino (not picture but omg that foam was perfetto!) I will absolutely return, as will my two friends that I dined with tonight. Everything from the garlic bread beginning to the tiramisu finale was brilliant. Bravo, Frank Triola-your menu was a lovely journey for my palette and heart. Grazie, Angela

I’ve had three meals here. The food is phenomenal and the chef is about as authentic cool Italian local chef dude as I can imagine. He’s awesome. There was one small issue with my second meal and they went so far above and beyond to fix it that I will not forget it. I recommend you try all their dishes and specials - the lamb, the steak, the bolognese—whatever they got. From now on, I’m just ordering the “chef plate” which is the best because you get three dishes in one, you don’t have to decide anything, and it’s always delicious and lovely. I’ll be back. Thank you Chef Frank and Megan.

Triola’s Kitchen is full of heart, history, and hospitality. Housed in a converted home, this Italian spot feels like you’re dining at a family gathering. Photos of Frank Triola’s family line the walls, celebrating generations of Italian culinary tradition in Houston since the 1940s. Frank himself was in the dining room, warmly chatting with guests, which added a personal touch that you don’t see often anymore. Service was fantastic—our server was attentive, and our waters were never empty. However, as a table of two, we did feel a bit of a push toward ordering more appetizers than necessary. The portion sizes here are very generous, and just one entree could easily feed two people, so keep that in mind when ordering. [APPETIZERS & SALAD] +Tomatoes Caprese ($16) – Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella from Houston Dairymaids, and basil. I usually love a good Caprese salad, but this one was drenched in sauce, which overpowered the fresh ingredients underneath. Still, the quality of the mozzarella and tomatoes was solid. - 3.5/5 [PASTA] +Pasta Bolognese ($42) – Frank’s Bolognese sauce with Osso Bucco, beef tenderloin, Italian sausage, meatballs, and brisket, all tossed with fresh pasta. In the restaurant, this was overwhelmingly rich with a strange sweetness and heavy saltiness that had me reaching for water after every bite. However, as leftovers, the flavors mellowed out beautifully. You could really appreciate the depth of the sauce and the care put into it. - 3/5 in-restaurant, 4.5/5 as leftovers +Meg’s Penne Con Salsiccie ($28) – Penne pasta with spicy Italian sausage, suga rosa, and mozzarella. Between the two pastas, I preferred this one at first taste. It had a nice spice and flavor, but again, very rich and salty while dining in. As leftovers, it held up well. - 3.5/5 in-restaurant, 4/5 as leftovers Overall, I had high hopes for Triola’s Kitchen, and while there were some hits and a few misses, I can see the passion behind the food. I’m curious to come back and try the seafood lasagna next time—it seems like a place where a few menu explorations might unlock some gems.

Wow, true AUTHENTIC Italian American food. I'm not a big fan of Italian food but, Triola's Kitchen changed all that. The food the atmosphere and the service was absolutely amazing. Stuffed mushrooms with the garlic bread..........Am lost for words and there's so much more!

Absolutely perfect. We went for a weekday lunch. When we arrived we were a little skeptical because the parking area was empty. What a pleasant surprise. We were met by Frank, the owner and chef, and he treated us like family. The food was exceptional. One of the best meals I have ever had. We will definitely become regulars, even though it will be an hour drive for us.

Went to dinner last night and the food and service was exceptional. 3 bottles of Brunello di Montalcino...We started with 2 x crab claws one with Alfredo and one with Rustic marinara. Mr Frank keep it coming after that. Braised Rib cannelloni , Penne Con Salsiccie and followed by Osso Buco, wait for it, then the Dessert Sampler with Franks Hadley Key Lime Pie, chocolate pie, strawberry cake and Tiramisu . And a round of Cortados. The best Italian ....

Excellent experience with Triola's We used them to cater our engagement party, the food was delicious and a big hit! We got the Gabriella. They went above and beyond to meet the setup we asked for, the breadsticks that came with it were insanely good. Highly competitive pricing as well. Would recommended.

I recently dined here and I can confidently say it's the best Italian food I've ever had--easily a five-star experience! From the moment I walked in, I felt transported to Italy with the warm, inviting atmosphere, traditional decor, and the friendly staff who made me feel like family. The menu offered a wide variety of authentic Italian dishes, and every single one

I decided to have my birthday dinner here last weekend and it was a fantastic choice! I was looking for somewhere that had Friday night specials because I love a good deal, but that was nearly impossible. Luckily I had heard lots about Triola's via social media and decided to come here since they have BYOB with no corkage fee! They advertise as valet only (complimentary) on the weekends, so I ended up doing this. However found out that others in my party self-parked in the adjacent grass lot which the staff and valet confirmed was allowed. Had I known, I would've parked my own car. We had a reservation for 10 people. About 30 minutes prior, Megan (co-owner) called me and said that they were running slightly behind and asked if we could shift our reservation back about 15 minutes. With most of us already heading that way, we didn't mind waiting a bit once we arrived. They had to put together a few smaller tables in the downstairs area to accommodate our large party. Once we were seated, Chef Frank immediately came over, introduced himself, and explained the menu to us. We originally came with the intention of trying the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu, however Chef Frank offered to do a tasting menu for all of us and whip up his specialities. Everyone at our table agreed to do this, so without ordering anything, we handed him our menus and allowed him to take us on this journey! The first appetizer that came out was the Crab Fingers. I had never had crab claws served on a platter to me like this so it was an interesting experience. We had two plates - one came with a red sauce and the other came with a creamy white sauce. My fav was the red! It was their marinara sauce and the crab didn't taste too fishy, which is what generally detracts me from crab. The next one that came out was Papa's Mushrooms. These were packed full of veal and topped with cheese. The veal was tasty and baked with a slight crisp to it. I loved the savory lemon-butter sauce that these were served in. Next was the Calamari platter. This plate was filled to the brim with calamari and Chef even threw in some fried banana peppers too. The calamari was hot and crispy and was complemented well with the marinara sauce for dipping. Our salads came next. Chef gave each of us a half-serving of the Tomatoes Stella. This was sliced beefsteak tomatoes with arugula, artichoke hearts, palm, and jumbo crab drizzled in a basaltic vinaigrette and topped with caviar. Fancy but simple at the same time! All the flavors blended together well and was refreshing on a hot August day. The first entree that came out was the Wagyu Beef. I believe this one was off the menu, which was a treat. The kitchen did a nice job dividing everything up so that everyone got the same amount of just enough to not get full. The tenderloins were very tender paired well in the glaze they were served in. The next entree was the Osso Buco. A real treat. Our tasting menu came with 3 orders for 10 people. A good amount, so you can do the math depending on the size of your party. It came with 3 veal shanks, so I would assume 1 shank per order. The veal was so tender and fell right off the bone. The wine flavor in the sauce was prevalent and I loved it. Now my favorite. The signature Lamb Chops. These were both visually appealing and delectable. Each of us got a chop, and they were topped with a blueberry, jalapeño, and mint demi reduction. The lamb was just as tender as the wagyu beef and easy to cut right off the bone. The reduction sauce is what really made this. Very savory with a touch of sweetness from the blueberry. I scooped more of this onto my plate so that I could douse each bite of lamb in it! Finally was the Rigatoni Bolognese pasta. Not only was it a tasty bolognese sauce that I know is a labor of love, they added in the osso buco sauce and topped it with beef tenderloin, meatballs, Italian sausage, and brisket. This couldn't have been made any better! Plenty of meat to go with the thicc noods, much respect. Chef then brought out the Dessert Sampler for 10, which was split up in 3 plates so that we didn't have to pass plates down the table. These were all not too sweet and had a light texture. Chef even brought me a blueberry banana ricotta cake with a candle for my birthday. What a nice touch! Following the tour of food we just had, we were offered post-dinner cappuccinos and espressos to top off our meal. Exactly what I needed so that I wouldn't fall asleep immediately at the table! Do note that they automatically charge 25% gratuity for large groups. I'm not sure at how many people this kicks in, but with our 10 people I assumed 20% would be added. 25% minimum seems a little steep to me, especially when half of our service was the owner himself. I did enjoy coming here and will definitely be back. If not for anything else, for the complimentary BYOB. Thanks Chef Frank for taking care of us and making this birthday special.

Where do I event start? Chef Frank is amazing! I saw him helping park cars which they have complimentary valet. I also saw him helping the host and showing people to their seats. He also came by and explained the menu and specials. We decided to have the chef special and let him impress us. He did not disappoint us! The amount of food that came to the table was insane. On top of that everything we had was delicious. There wasn't one item I wouldn't order again. Lets see if I can remember everything I had, it started with the Calamari that served with their homemade marinara sauce. The Shrimp Azzarelli which are colossal Shrimp with Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, radicchio, and arugula sautéed in white wine and lemon served with grilled garlic toast point. The Papa's Mushrooms that are mushroom caps filled with veal, breadcrumbs, topped with fontina cheese and finished with lemon-butter basil sauce. Next was the Tomatoes Stella salad which was amazing! Its sliced beef steak tomatoes on a bed of radicchio and arugula. Topped with hearts of palm, artichokes hearts and jumbo crab. Finished with balsamic vinaigrette, gorgonzola cheese dressing and American Black Sturgeon Caviar. We also had two different types of crab fingers which are not even offered on the menu! My favorite item out of everything were the Lamb Chops! These are Chef Frank's Award-Winning New Zealand rack of lamb, grilled and topped with blueberry, jalapeno and mint demi reduction! Lets not forget about the Wagyu Steaks that came out of nowhere followed by the Pappardelle Bolognese that's served with Osso Bucco sauce, beef tenderloin, Italian sausage, meatballs, and Italian brisket tossed with fresh rigatoni pasta. Then we closed it out with the dessert sampler. This was every dessert available! We had a slice of the carrot cake, cassata cake, chocolate cake, italian cheesecake, key lime pie and the tiramisu. I'm not sure how I was able to walk out by the end of this! Im looking forward to go back but next time lets just order one dish.

This place has become a staple place for date night. It is SO good. Our server Heather was so accommodating, welcoming, friendly, and on top of things. The food was DELICIOUS per usual. The Misto salad was incredible--tasty, fresh, and might be as good as the Caesar (my fave). The calamari was perfectly crispy and light. The marinara sauce was perfection. The chicken parm is a classic! I def recommend the shrimp azzarelli. It was so tasty and perfect for two. The food is fantastic, the service is SO welcoming (chef triola came out to meet us and talk to us for a bit). I literally cannot wait to go back.

Family run business, BYOB, great spaghetti and by far the best in town. Big portions, lots of sauce and great service !

Triola's deserves more than 5 stars. This place is amazing. The food is well prepared and the staff is very attentive and super nice. Triola's offers family style dinner and also individual dishes which are good enough to share as well. We went with my family to celebrate a birthday and Chef Frank took care of us. It's very rare to see a Chef greeting and taking care of the customers. He was all over the restaurant speaking to his customers and making sure everyone had a good time. All the dishes that we ordered were amazingly delicious. Pasta alla Gabriella and Penne salcieccia are one of Frank's favorites and they were delicious. They do not sell alcohol but you can bring your own alcohol beverages. If you love italian food and excellent service, I recommend you try this place. You will not regret it. My family and I will definitely be back. Thank you Chef Frank for an amazing dinner.

After seeing all the hype online about this place, I decided it was time to finally go. We did a triple date here with a couple friends. The feel is more of like a house than a restaurant. Simple feel since the main focus is on the food and service. We started with stuffed mushrooms and calamari. I am one who would have never ordered mushrooms on my own. However these were great. Not sure the meat they were stuffed with but paired great with the cream sauce. The calamari with marinara was great. Not rubbery at all. Great portions too. My entree was not my personal favorite. However, I wouldn't not recommend it to together. The amount of olives were just a bit much for me. Lesson learned. The chef told me in the future I am welcome to ask for it without or less. Either way though my scallops were perfectly cooked. My husband had a meal with a variety of seafood and spicy marinara which was great. The dessert sampler was the perfect way to finish out the meal. They offer it with coffee or expresso. Considering the food coma I'm in I likely should have gone with this option. The cheesecake and tiramisu were my favorites. The key lime pie with chocolate chip crust also deserves an honorable mention. Please note that it is BYOB if you like to indulge. Also there is a chance of being sat upstairs. Make sure to make reservations also due to limited seating.

A bit pricey for lunch and parking can be tricky, but the food and service was so good. It is BYOB. A very intimate area downstairs and the upstairs is able to accommodate larger parties. Owners are very responsive to requests for private parties. PRO-PARENT TIP: No formal kid's menu but the Chef/Owner is able to make any side dish into a kid option. My son loved the spaghetti with marinera!

Triola's is right near our house and we have been wanting to try it out. They have valet, but also a parking lot right next door. Service is great, they greeted us and immediately provided water. It's Bring Your Own Wine which is nice. We came originally for Houston Restaurant Week but didn't order anything off the menu. We got calamari as the appetizer. Our waitress was the owner's wife and she highly recommended it and she wasn't wrong! My husband got seafood lasanga and I got the meatballs and spaghetti. Both dishes were extremely delish. I love the angel hair pasta! Dessert was good. We got cannolis (which were okay) and cheesecake which was better. definitely recommend coming for a cute little date night!

Came here for lunch and it was amazing. Looked like a house and although parking wasn't great, the food was fabulous. We split an exceptional burrata salad and calamari for appetizer. I had the basic lasagna for my entree because you can always just a place by its basic lasagna. I will definitely try to be back for other times.

An absolutely wonderful dining experience all the way around. Thank you to all staff members and a special thank you to Chef Frank for the great hospitality and care. Best meal as well. A foodie's delight. Cannot wait to go back. Side note: it's BYOB

My boyfriend and I came for the first time in January and had such a wonderful experience! The food was amazing, the ambiance was perfect, and getting to meet chef Frank made it so much more special. He was very welcoming and attentive to his guests. We enjoyed the food soooo much, we came back for our anniversary! I ordered the breaded chicken mollica both times and both times were 10/10. My boyfriend had the grilled chicken Frankie the first time and second time tried the penne Gabriella. Every dish we have had does not disappoint from the salad, bread, main entrees, and lastly his desserts!!! The best place for your next special night, birthday celebration, girls night & more!

We came here on a Saturday for lunch. It's a cozy small restaurant with great service. The food was delicious and decently-sized.

After hearing about this restaurant from several different people, I grabbed a girlfriend of mine and made a reservation for 7pm on a Wednesday. The valet area is very small and can get backed up easily, but patience is key. We sat downstairs and Chef Frank himself took care of us for most of the evening. We brought a bottle of Vueve, which they kept chilled for us in the kitchen. We started with the calamari (9/10), and the stuffed artichoke (5/10). We then split the seafood lasagna (10/10). Such a creative dish and plenty of protein within! We ended our meal with the tiramisu (9/10). Overall, it was a great meal and included some great hospitality. I definitely recommend trying this place out.

Tried Triola's Kitchen for the first time for our 2nd anniversary. First, the inside of the restaurant has a very cozy and homey feel especially since it's a Christmas time. But, I think it was also because the main chef Mr. Triola was serving the guests the entire time. We ordered cozze bianco (black mussels) as an appetizer and ordered spaghetti meatballs and lasagna bolognese and they were all very delicious and filling. For tiny human beings like us, two entrees would be enough for 3 of us instead . We felt very special as Mr. Triola himself took care of our table and to finish off with their delicious italian style cheesecake made our night extra sweet! We will be sure to visit Triola's kitchen again and if you love Italian food be sure to try them!

By far the best of Italian food in Houston. The lamb chops are exceptional, as well as the seafood lasagna. But pretty much can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is always awesome and the ambience can be a little loud at times, but for the most part is pretty intimate. Keylime pie is delicious with the cookie crust.

Super rich, decadent Italian food! Wish there salad on their HRW menu was on their regular menu. Can't go wrong with the lasagna, the Parm, the cannelloni... It's all so good. It's been byob for a while, but looks like they're getting a beer and wine permit. Valet only, but no big deal.

Awesome calamari with marinara sauce and chicken parmasean. Head chef Frank and his team do a great job. Fav Italian for the Heights

This place is amazing!! The owner/chef spends time to talk to you and introduce you to his food. The Oso Bucco is tasty and rich. Great to share and well as most of the dishes!! The appetizer of mussels were mouth watering and buttery tasty. BYOB or cross the street to the small liquor store that has some amazing selection of wines to accompany your dinner!!

The food is amazing, the ambiance friendly and comfortable and the service spectacular!!!

We recently used Triola's Kitchen to cater a graduation party and I could not be more pleased with our experience. From start to finish, working with Megan and Chef Frank was great. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to order. Megan walked me through the options and helped me come up with a great menu of appetizers and entrees. When they delivered the food, it looked and tasted wonderful. The carpaccio and caprese board appetizers were especially wonderful. Chef Frank's pasta was delicious and fed our whole crowd. In addition to providing the food, Chef Frank and Megan went a step above and beyond for the graduation party. When they arrived to deliver the food, I was in a bit of a panic because my table/chair vendor never showed up and my guests were coming in about an hour. They jumped right in and offered to go back to the restaurant (as it was closed that day) right then to let us borrow tables. They came back with tables and helped us set them up, saving the day for my party. They wanted to ensure that we had a great party and went out of their way to make sure we did. I highly recommend Triola's Kitchen catering for any event. They truly exceeded my expectations both in food and service. Thank you to the team at Triola's for making my event a success!

The food we had was fantastic and the portions were plentiful. The service was spot on and fast. And the atmosphere was very relaxing. My sisters and I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch there.

Very modern yet warming/intimate restaurant. Everything we ate was delicious!! We were welcomed in by the owners and they were both so kind and helpful. Parking is very slim, but there is a small lot next door and it takes you maybe one minute to walk to restaurant. Valet runs starting at 5:00 pm Dining inside is very intimate and small atmosphere. You can touch the person at the next table if you wanted. BYOB, no drink menu so if you like to drink bring your own. Will definitely return for a date night *photos courtesy of my friend Dyana because I devoured my food when it arrived haha

Excellent menu, personalized service, extremely clean restaurant and the entire staff adhere to top standards in a dining experience. Was able to tour their kitchen and super impressed with cleanliness in all areas. Owner Chef Frank was extremely engaged with order selections and wife Megan was enthusiastic about how they do what they do so well. Thank you!

Stuffed chicken was amazing, salad was perfect and plenty. The croutons should be a dessert entree!

This was one of the best meals I've had in ages! The chef came to our table to describe the features. The chicken Frankie was delicious and I love that it was a complete meal with roasted vegetables and potatoes. Ambience is quaint and quiet. The key lime pie was heavenly. I've had more than my fair share of key lime pies around town and this was by far the best in the city and made from scratch. This place is a hidden jewel, great for a date night or out with family.

Came here for my uncles birthday. The restaurant is very small and quirky, had a cozy feeling. The owner came out to greet us which was very nice and he even accommodated us by giving us a little extra food in our appetizers because we were a party of 4. He didn't have to do that but it was nice and we appreciated that so much. The food itself was okay. Everything was really salty. When we were eating our appetizers, we haven't even finished eating them yet but the appetizers were taken away from our table because our entrees were ready. They didn't even ask if we were done eating or if we would like to keep the appetizers at the table. Another weird thing is that the restaurant is BYOB and no one had told us when we made the reservation and they still didn't tell us when we confirmed the reservation. It was a little weird when they told us to walk over to the corner store to buy wine and the area itself is a little sketchy so it was a little scary walking to the corner store. Nice owner and staff but the food was okay.

If you love Italian food, book your reservation immediately! I booked Triola's kitchen for a private dining event last week for a party of 10, and everyone in our party were blown away by Chef Frank's incredible cuisine. The restaurant itself is delightful - a cozy spot right off Main Street, where you instantly feel at home. Frank and his wife Megan, the owners, are the kindest people, and are completely invested in making you feel right at home from the minute you walk in. The restaurant is BYOB, so make sure you pick up a nice bottle before you arrive. The meal started off with the best stuffed mushrooms you'll ever have, amazing calamari and assorted antipasti, then quickly took us on an epic pasta tour of spaghetti bolognese, spicy Italian sausage pasta (I forget the Italian name for this, but I know Frank or Megan know exactly what I a, referring to), lasagna, topped off with chef Frank's award winning lamb chops. Did we overeat? Absolutely. Did we have dessert? Most definitely. Chef makes all his desserts from scratch, and our favorites were the bread pudding and key lime pie. Our whole party was raving about the meal and the great time we had at Triola's. We can't wait to back and try the other half of the menu we didn't sample!

I really cannot say enough about how much I love this restaurant. We had a private event here hosted by the Hostess with the Mostess, Megan. We had a party of 26 people which was perfect as the space truly felt cozy and intimate (soo much love in the room!). I loved all the personal touches like the sweet little glass raindeer that decorate the staircase hand rail, the red holiday curtains, and a spacious and clean bathroom for our toddler. The food was delicious. Calamari had a special crunch that really hit the spot. The artichoke was AMAZING! I've never had stuffed artichoke before (drool). I love a good spag and ball, which is a true test of a good Italian restaurant. The spaghetti and meatball was a home run hit. The sauce tasted fresh. I could really taste the sweetness tomatoes, which is too me, my. Kind of pasta sauce.

This place tops all other restaurants I have been too! I am from New Orleans and we are very particular about our food. Especially when gumbo is on the menu. We attended my daughter's engagement party here. When I tel you the service was flawless...IT WAS FLAWLESS! We met the owner and Master Chef and his wife, they were a DIAMOND! Not a huge venue, but the ambiance and service was something you hope for on all levels. The attention to service was something I haven't experienced at any restaurant. The Chef/ Owner and his wife was something you hope you get and THEY DELIVERED! I will never never forget our experience at this restaurant. The chef/ owner made it an experience my family and. I will never forget! This is definitely a place to host memorable moments at. I can not thank them enough. Much love from New Orleans!! And I can not leave out the valet personnel! The gentleman made it who worked valet made the experience even better. Many thanks! And we will be back when we visit Houston! Epic!

Absolutely amazing experience at Triola's Kitchen! They helped me host a 25 people surprise dinner for my boyfriend and it went perfectly. Food was incredible and service couldn't have been better. Very special experience! We will be back!

Hidden gem in The Heights. Still in a soft opening but sooo delicious. Stellar service from the moment we pulled into the parking lot until the end of the meal. The owner Meagan was delightful and very accommodating. Service through the meal was perfect - with just the right amount of attention. This place is popular and only open a few days a week so definitely make reservations. Portions are sized well. You can definitely share a few appetizers before enjoying your main course. Mussels, salad and carpaccio were all delicious as was the pasta. Can't wait to go back and try other items. It is BYOB right now - so bring a bottle and enjoy a wonderful meal.

One of my favorite spots. Staff is doting on customers and the food is always delicious! Plus they are byob which is always great! Low lighting makes for good ambiance.

This is a small space and the tables feel a bit too close. It is also loud. The service feels hurried, but overall very good. The food portions are big. The house bread seemed a bit stale 3.5/5. We ordered fried calamari 4.5/5, seafood lasagna 5/5, and chicken Frankie 4/5. The BYOB no opening or corkage fee is great. You might as well park your car on the street, that is where the valet will put it.

We were attracted by the BYOB policy to host our office holiday party here. They were very busy, but still accommodating. The chef came out personally to check on our table. All of the dishes were huge and so delicious. We really enjoyed our experience here.

I had a great experience! The hostess and wait staff were really nice. Fantastic italian food. I had the calamari and Osso Buco and it was really really good. I will make sure to tell others about the great service and food. Ms. Linda LOVES Triola's! 5/5

Lived up to the hype! Chef Frank was a gracious host. The food was excellent! I had a hard time choosing what to eat.

Thank you Triola team for such a wonderful Valentine's dinner. The food was wonderful. The Veal Chop and Lamb was so tender we didn't need our steak knives. The sides were on point and our salads were a great start to the meal. We couldn't find a babysitter and so we had our girls in tow and everyone made us feel welcomed and accommodating. Always stressful to bring kids on such a big date night, but the staff treated us like part of the family and we were at ease to enjoy the evening. When we left, we were sent off with a long stem rose and chocolate covered strawberries. That extra touch made us feel extra special. It was a wonderful first time experience and we are most certainly returning! Cheers! Aaron and Melissa

Was nervous about returning to this spot. It was SO EXCELLENT the first time. Didn't wanna have a different experience. I needn't have worried. It was OUTSTANDING. Started with truffle burrata. Perfect amount of truffle. Then we had the fettuccine fra diavolo. Packed with seafood. Just the right spice level. So so so yum. And then the seabass special. Perfect sear and so tender. Yummo!! And and the service is outstanding. Family run. The chef comes to every table. And even served us. And and andIt's so shocking--if you want something off menu and he has ingredients, he will make it. Did bolognese for me on the fly last time. And and and and we accidentally got there 45 min early. The co-owner unnecessarily apologized a zillion times for not being able to seat us. Ultimately seated us 20 min early. Chef's. Kiss.

This is my absolute favorite Italian restaurant in Houston! The food is divine and Mr. Triola is an incredible chef/host. The service is top notch and their food is authentic, delicious, and high quality! I can't recommend Triola's enough!

The chef took care of my partner and I and it was not a great experience. He is homophobic but tried to make it seem like he wasn't. He checked on us during our meal and proceeded to tell us about a person he knows that is a part of the LGBTQ community and how he doesn't care what they do on their own time... he then describes how he shows his belly (meaning they wear crop tops) and tells my partner and I that he told him he can't act like that around his kids. And he needs to be more of a man... After he said this, my partner and I looked at each other in disbelief. I'm not sure why he felt comfortable enough to tell us this, but it did not sit well with us at all. After this, all we could do was just smile and nod. We tried to finish our meal and leave as quickly as we could. Our experience was tainted after that interaction.

Lives up to all the hype and didn't disappoint. Simply the best Italian meal I've had since 1980s favorite Josephina's in Denver. Let me begin by having Chef Frank greet us at the entrance and then seeing that we were seated in the restaurant. He was so attentive and answered all our questions about the menu and checked often on our dining experience. I was daring and decided to try the Seafood lasagna. It was a risk as I've had at other restaurants and it's always been a mistake. The seafood lasagna was truly "the Bomb" seriously delicious with fresh seafood and simply the best pasta ever!!! I could taste the crab from the shrimp! Yummy. The spinach lasagna (two of us split seafood and spinach lasagna) was simply delicious! You must try the seafood lasagna!!! We didn't get any bread, I guess you have to ask for it, but even if we had don't know that I'd have any room for it. For appetizers we had calamari (nice crunchy coating) and the stuffed artichoke. Both delicious. By a mile, the Tiramisu is simply the best I've every had. With a hint of brandy, I inhaled it.

I moved to Houston from the East Coast and have struggled to find good Italian-American comfort food. Triola's Kitchen has filled that hole. The food is delicious. My husband can't stop raving about it and went straight for his leftover meatballs first thing the next morning. The burrata salad was so indulgent. I had the spinach lasagna. I couldn't believe how hearty yet fresh it was. We will definitely be going back and it may become our go-to any time we are missing the East Coast.

Came here with my husband and his parents for dinner and had a wonderful time! The food was absolutely delicious. The chef came out to greet us and every other table to help with menu decisions and questions. He is such a kind man and very attentive. You can tell he takes great pride in his work! The ambience was perfect: Italian background music that was quiet enough to still have conversation. We never felt rushed to leave which is a refreshing change. The place is clean and offers valet parking. Absolutely recommend this spot for delicious Italian!

The ambiance of this place is lacking for a fancy date night but it doesn't matter because all of the food is SO good and the presence of the family establishment makes up for it. Bring your own wine and enjoy incredible Italian food. Casual atmosphere, great service. I had the seafood lasagna that was amazing, they don't skimp on the filling we also had the calamari, the beef carpaccio (highly recommend it was a flavor bomb), and the tiramisu for desert. The tiramisu had a strong liquor flavor (which I love). Overall recommend it for a casual date night or family dinner. I can't wait to go back.

Typical Italian/American food. With higher end authentic food pricing. Save $$ and go to a good chain Italian place

So...have any other parties of 2 been sat beneath the stairs? Like literally under the stairwell? I ask because that's what happened to us last Friday night, 3/15/24. I glanced at some of the other reviews but didn't see anyone else mention that. While it wasn't anything that necessarily bothered us, it did take away our ability to really judge the restaurant's overall ambiance. However, based on what we had heard before going (that it can be a bit cramped and noisy - more on that later) that obviously wasn't our experience. We could talk and actually hear each other...even with an echo! And I will say that the service was pretty great. We never felt like we were forgotten about or anything like that...we even had service from Chef Triola (pronounced Tree-ola as he rightfully corrected me) himself, but it was still kinda strange. You can look at it two ways: Either we got a stellar and unexpected private dining experience, or (and it's unfortunate, but has to be said) as a minority couple, we felt a bit segregated. I'm a positive person, so I'll go with the former. However, I would want their management to note that being seated under the stairwell might not always be a well-received or even acceptable option with other guests. I would also advise the management to at least dress that area up a bit with maybe some photos or do a couch/long table for a more cozy and welcoming dining experience. In the current form, it felt like, "Dang, we're busy; stuff a table under the stairs. Let's hope they like it..." But I digress. The food is good, very good. But their menu doesn't have a lot of varied dietary options. If you're diet-restricted (keto, paleo, etc.), you'll have to tailor things quite a bit. I don't recall seeing gluten-free options, either. I had the Chicken Triola and just peeled off the fried skin. One big highlight is the Spicy Caesar Salad. It's excellent. I would consider going back and having this just for lunch. Pretty much everything has a sauce, but Chef kindly obliged when I requested mine on the side. I do want to reiterate that we had impeccable service, even on beverage refills. We never waited too long or felt rushed at any point...I mean, we were definitely out of the way so why rush us? This place definitely gets crowded (it's not too big). We were only under the stairs and didn't climb them, so we still don't know what the upstairs looked like. It also did seem a bit noisy in the dining room, but the loudest noise came from the kitchen. Someone was shouting from there loud enough to have even startled one of the other guests (an older woman) behind us. Chef was apologetic to her and explained that's just how they talk to each other, and it's all love. It reminded us of that FX show "The Bear." Again, based on our seating location, I'm sure the kitchen noises traveled a bit further than usual, too. I don't know if we'll be back anytime soon, but if we do, we may just go for the spicy Caesar at lunchtime. They have complimentary valet parking, but we just street-parked by Spanish Flower and walked across. But then again, it's hard to pass up a lunch at Spanish Flower...