Top Best Italian Restaurants in Cypress

"The path from farm to table is a short one at this attractive Heights eatery, which accepts walk-ins only and produces bountiful ingredients from its own onsite garden for dishes like smoked pork with smoked gouda and delicate pillows of ricotta gnocchi dusted with Parmesan and garnished with backyard greens. There’s an inevitable wait any night of the week, but the no-reservation policy isn’t so bad when the herb garden doubles as a lush and serene waiting area. Grab a glass of vino or a Fancy G&T crafted with herbs and lemon oil, and stroll the grounds for a look at bounty of the season."

"Morgan Weber and chef Ryan Pera’s handsome Heights eatery is perfect for both dates and groups. Outdoor tables sit practically in picking distance from the raised-bed gardens, where the restaurant grows most of its herbs and some of its salad ingredients. Appetizers include cauliflower, with pine nuts and raisins, and crackers, with smoked trout dip and pickled mustard seeds."

"Colitvare chefs handpick the ingredients for customers’ meals straight from the 3,000 square foot garden located on the property. At Colitvare, not only can you enjoy great food, but you can sit and enjoy the views of where they pick the ingredients for your meal."

"DowntownSophisticated Italian steakhouse with a dark, sexy interiorThis Downtown stunner oozes sophistication, with a dark and luxe space that evokes a modern Italian villa. Set the mood with a superb bottle of wine, and keep the excitement going with fancy pants Italian steakhouse fare -- think aleppo-crusted tonno, housemade cacio e pepe hit with black truffles shaved tableside, and a prime porterhouse for two. Finish the night with Limoncello cocktails and Amaretto crème brûlée."

"Worthy of (and frequented by) the champion Houston Astros, this ultra-upscale hideaway by the ballpark is owned by the team’s owner, Jim Crane, and helmed by Executive Chef Danny Trace. The signature Spaghetti al Tartufo is presented with burgundy black truffles shaved tableside, and Trace’s adventurous upbringing hunting, frogging and fishing in Louisiana is reflected in tasty boundary-pushing dishes like the Dirty Duck Risotto, with duck cracklins and a runny quail egg."

"One of the best romantic restaurants in town is Potente, a fancy Italian eatery that touts their incredible wine list."

"The dueling hot spots in River Oaks Shopping Center both offer a lively patio dining scene — La Griglia’s on a tree-shaded side, B-19s front and center at the entrance. La Griglia, often considered the city politic’s swank cafeteria, fields requests for patio tables from a clutch of socialites, business heavyweights and romancing couples. In years past, owner Tilman Fertitta and his family made Sunday night supper on the patio a trusted ritual."

"La Griglia is an Italian seafood restaurant with a lively, festive atmosphere located in the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston. They offer guests a delicious display of authentic ..."

"Wine lovers will be in heaven at La Griglia, an Italian restaurant and wine bar in the River Oaks neighborhood in Houston. The wine list has wines from all 20 regions of Italy, so ..."

"Mandola’s Deli is a family owned and operated establishment that has been open since 1977 with Frank Mandola and his son Joseph at the helm. Every day this pair stands behind the counter at their Italian deli greeting every customer with their grazie-tude along with their rambunctious staff. The menu offers a wide range of appetizers, soups, salads, Po’Boy sandwiches, Italian specialties, and even an “if you must” section featuring a few burgers and a Rueben."

"There's nothing like a longstanding family-owned restaurant to go back and visit time and again for your favorite dishes and desserts. Mandola's has been a part of the East End neighborhood for decades, with many customers flocking to buy its cannolis. Mandola's Deli offers Sicilian specialties such as sesame seed cookies and fig cookies."

"Oozing with old-world charm, this Tuscan-inspired boutique spa may make you feel as if you’ve been transported to the Italian countryside. The warm, intimate villa that’s adorned in hand-cut stone, beam ceilings, and oil paintings is a perfect escape whether you’re indulging in a full body treatment or a quick nail color change. Signature treatments: The Fire and Ice Stone Massage combines the therapeutic qualities of a massage with hot and cold stones."

"I went to the Greenway Plaza location for lunch with a couple of friends. This is a classy restaurant. Food was satisfactory."

"Verdine has been serving locally sourced, 100% plant-based eats to Houstonians and visitors alike since 2019. Inspired by Houston’s multicultural community, this eatery offers a diverse selection of cuisine, spanning from Orange Cauliflower (tempura-battered cauliflower, sweet orange chili sauce, and pickled daikon) to Sausage Arugula Pizza (gluten-free cauliflower crust, fresh crème sauce, sliced tomatoes, Beyond Meat sausage, rosemary, vegan parmesan, and Hooray Foods bacon topped with arugula salad). Verdine also offers unique dessert options, like the Caramel-Sauced Cookie Sandwich (two artisanal butter sugar cookies filled with chocolate ganache and strawberries, rolled in chocolate chips, and topped with caramel sauce)."

"HeightsThis 100% plant-based, fully vegan concept encourages you to “eat with a purpose,” which doesn’t seem too hard when it means eating “chorizo” quesadillas, tempura battered buffalo cauliflower, smoked jackfruit carnitas, and Beyond Meat burgers complete with special sauce and housemade cheddar. Don’t forget the maple coconut bacon doughnut, available on weekends only."

"For a stylish and modern take on both food and atmosphere with an extensive wine list that can’t be beat, look no further than Verdine. It not only offers vegan wines, beers, desserts, pizzas. burgers, salads and vegan wings, but an inviting hipster vibe."

"Try our new Whole 31 Massaman Curry Beef Pot Roast Bowl with hearty heirloom carrots, red bell pepper, snap peas, milled... Review: “Today I went there for dinner. I have tried lots of items from their menu, and today I had Thai Dye, and also I got Mother Earth to go for my lunch tomorrow."

"Set on the edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Centre features five miles of hiking paths to explore before you find the perfect spot among the flowers and lily pad ponds to propose. You can then take part in one of the center wine tasting courses before heading off to spend the rest of the day planning your future. Why not check out the centre’s woodland glade wedding venue while you are there?"

"No list of Houston hiking trails and nature walks would be complete without the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Open 7 am to dusk daily, the Houston Arboretum offers 5 miles of nature trails, winding through forest, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. There is no admission fee, but there is a parking fee of $5 everyday except Thursdays."

"15200 Memorial Dr., Houston Terry Hershey Park has long been a favorite spot of mine for running - the extensive trails that are nestled into the woods take you out of the city without actually ever leaving it - and now that I have kids it's a favorite for playing, too. There's a small playground at the entrance, and the mostly paved trails are perfect for biking, hiking and observing the different critters that pop out along the way."

"Terry Hershey Park is one of the few parks in Houston with something akin to hills, which make the trails at this park great for biking, though they are open to hiking/walking as well. If you’re pushing a stroller, check out the Quail Trail, which is paved and should be easy to maneuver on. The 496 acre park features a canoe launch, wildflower garden, butterfly garden, playground, fishing area, and 12 miles of trails."

"This Houston jewel runs along Buffalo Bayou for a 6-mile distance. Picturesque bike trails wind through the park, shaded by leafy canopies. Within a cleared section, paved walkways await exploration, and leashed dogs are welcome."

"Spanning over an area of 35,000 square feet, the National Museum of Funeral History that opened in 1992, houses a variety of funeral service artefacts, relics as well as exhibits that provide information on the various aspects of death care. The exhibits and collections focus on particular funeral traditions with respect to a culture or country (such as cremation), elaborate on the use of various objects during funerals, pay tribute to several historical figures or emphasise on certain tragic events. Address: 415 Barren Springs Dr, Houston, TX 77090, United StatesTimings: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Monday- Friday), 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Saturday), 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Sunday)Admission Fee: USD 10 (adults), USD 9 (ages 55 and above, Veterans), USD 7 (ages 6 to 11), Usd 8 (SCI members with ID badge/ business card), Free (ages 5 and under)"

"As unique and bizarre as it sounds, the Museum of Funeral History is a very well made brainchild of Robert L. Waltrip who wanted to make people aware of all the aspects of what he called “death care”. The Museum has several different exhibits such as “Thanks for the memories” which has a display of the most memorable or outrageous funerals ever held. “Day of the De...Read more"

"Any day above ground is a good one.' That's the trademark of the National Museum of Funeral History. If you've ever wanted to see a coffin collection that includes a casket made of money, literally, or one..."

"Opened in 1996, by the behest of Siegi Izakson, a Holocaust survivor and long-time Houston resident, the Holocaust Museum Houston is the 4th largest Holocaust museum in the United States. The museum underwent a massive renovation in 2019, doubling its size. It now boasts 57,000 square feet of informative exhibits detailing the rise of the Nazis to power and the lives of Holocaust survivors."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user [Unknown] used under CC BY-SA 3.0. There isn’t a place in Houston that carries as strong a message as this museum. Aiming to make people aware about the destructive impact of hatred and discrimination in society, Houston Holocaust Museum brings to the open previously untold stories of survivors of the Holocaust."

"A post shared by Holocaust Museum Houston (@hmhou) on Jun 21, 2019 at 4:45pm PDT. Opening its doors in 1996, this space has become the fourth largest holocaust museum in the country. Giving its visitors an educational, interactive and impactful experience through classrooms, theaters and much more."

"Might be a strange place to see this, but in the lobby of the Houston Police Headquarters you will find a unique and interesting museum called the Houston Police Museum. Inside the museum, you’ll be able to find all sorts of memorabilia collected over many decades. From things like a helicopter suspended from the ceiling, a vintage auto shot through with bullet holes and antique highway patrol motorcycles."