Candelari's Italiano

Name: Candelari's Italiano
Address: 2617 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, United States, 77025
Telephone: (713) 662-2825
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (37)

$30 and under

Italian

2617 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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 37 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Kid-friendly
Houston
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Candelari's Italiano delights with "wonderful service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the crab stuffed ravioli, fresh garlic bread, and Italian sausage. The inviting atmosphere, attentive staff, and excellent value make it a "great local place to dine." Consistently delightful, it's a "high end Italian restaurant" feel with neighborhood charm.

37 Reviews

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Sile
Monterrey1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alejandro, Ada and Naveen made our reservation one of the best nights of our lives. I simply put a a small note about a birthday and Alejandro too it to the next level. My date and I kept saying this was the most fun, fanciest and eloquent experience we’ve had in Houston. I mean this in every way, this is the NICEST place I’ve been to in Houston and I’ve been around. Alejandro is the GOAT. He is the best waiter we’ve ever had. Thank you for this great experience and a lifelong customer has been created. Have a great weekend
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Sandi
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was a special occasion with good friends who had not been to Candalari's before. The food was excellent; we could carry on good conversations; I was pleased to have taken them there.
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edward VIP
Houston21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food as always. Wonderful service as always also.
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Gary
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a wonderful experience, a friend recommended it and we were very pleased and appreciative. Wonderful service, delicious food, great atmosphere, excellent value. We look forward to returning. My wife had the delicious crab stuffed ravioli and obviously fresh baked garlic bread. I thoroughly enjoyed a greek salad, and the one of the best Italian sausage dishes i have ever had. "Veramente buonissimo"
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Bitsy
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
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
Houston67 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
Houston2 reviews
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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Candelari's Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 7 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.

Candelari's Italiano

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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 37 people are saying

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