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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in The Woodlands

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in The Woodlands? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Zanti The Woodlands restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2093)
$31 to $50
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room.

Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen, and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, paninis and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

Top review
eduardo
Dined 4 days ago
First time at Zanti for both of us. Definitely coming back. It shines from the rest!
A photo of Via Emilia - The Woodlands restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2686)
$31 to $50
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
Named after an ancient Roman road that spans from Rimini to Piacenza, Via Emilia Italian Restaurant is known for their house-made pastas, braised meats, seafood specialties, and delicious desserts. The family-owned restaurant served Houston diners for over 13 years before moving to their current location in the Woodlands. We welcome you to experience the most authentic northern Italian cuisine in the Woodlands - no passport required.
Top review
Edward
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic food, ambiance and service. We went on a Thursday night. Live piano. Great cocktails! Great appetizers. Great steak! Great everything!
A photo of Marcoza Trattoria restaurant
4.7
4.7 (759)
$30 and under
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
Marcoza Trattoria by Orioli Restaurant Group offers contemporary Italian fare in an elegant and intimate setting. Inspired by the coastline of Italy, the menu takes you on an epicurean journey with an array of house-made pastas, fresh seafood, daily baked focaccia, and creatively decadent desserts. Refresh along the way with craft cocktails and an expansive selection of wines from around the globe.
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suewanVIP
Dined on Jul 20, 2025
Bartender crew, particularly Steve, is fabulous and is the reason we eat at the bar regularly.
A photo of Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (697)
$30 and under
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar is a contemporary scratch Italian kitchen featuring a creative line-up of delectable antipasti dishes, hand-made pasta, and traditional artisanal pizzas, alongside handcrafted cocktails, wine flights, and an impressive wine list. Most of the dishes found on the menu have been passed down over generations, along with a deep love and appreciation for food and family.
Top review
Kim
Dined on Jul 21, 2025
My friends and I had a great evening at Terra Vino . The ambiance is beautiful and the food is delicious. Our waiter Jack was fantastic .
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A photo of Porta'Vino - The Woodlands restaurant
4.8
4.8 (651)
$30 and under
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
Discover delicious modern Italian & incredible wine prices at Porta'Vino in The Woodlands!

Porta'Vino offers an impressive wine list at prices competitive with local discount wine stores! In fact, many guests purchase cases of wine to go, so we consider Porta'Vino part wine store. You are also welcome to BYOB for a corkage fee.

Signature dishes include Calabrese Crispy Shrimp, Balloon Bread, Wild Boar Bolognese, Barramundi Sea Bass & our Double-Cut Smoked Pork Chop! Make sure to save room for our Coconut Cream Pie, Medium Rare Brownie, or Apple Crisp. You can't go wrong with our menu selections.

The restaurant has a welcoming dining room, a spacious patio, and private dining rooms for events. A free parking garage is located behind the restaurant. Park, Dine, then walk to the nearby Woodlands Pavilion.

Porta'Vino also hosts a Winemaker Dinner Series. To receive invitations to these special events, please email events@portavino.com.

Top review
RichardVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Has become one of my favorite restaurants in the Woodlands! Never disappoints.
A photo of North Italia - Woodlands restaurant
4.7
4.7 (606)
$30 and under
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.
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TimothyVIP
Dined on Jul 20, 2025
Efficient service and well prepared food Bit noisy
A photo of Sorriso Italian Kitchen restaurant
4.5
4.5 (632)
$30 and under
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
The story of Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen centers around three Italian passions: great food, exuberance for life, and the joy of sharing good times with those who matter most. Here, we honor the past and family traditions with a distinctly modern flavor. A visit to Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen is more than just a delicious meal, it’s a shared dining experience. Enjoy authentic Italian countryside cooking prepared using the freshest ingredients in a warm, comfortable setting that evokes the kitchens and dining rooms of the Old Country. At Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen, share a meal, share a smile, and leave feeling full of happiness.
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MirandaVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was great and the tortellini noodles were home made! Wonderful place for dinner.
A photo of Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine restaurant
4.6
4.6 (577)
$30 and under
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
Set sail for an unmatched gastronomic adventure at Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine. The vibrant, seaside décor will allow the ambiance to fully reflect the emphasis of the coastal region of Italy. The cuisine showcases Italian coastal seafood specialties, handmade pastas, braised meats and steak options. Happy hours, business lunches, special celebrations, or intimate dinners, come discover the rich flavors of the Italian coast in an overlooking the beautiful Lake Woodlands.
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MichaelVIP
Dined 1 day ago
First time to Azzuro and would definitely go back. Jada was very attentive and knowledgeable. Great recommendations and food was great.
A photo of Amerigo’s Grille – The Woodlands restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1074)
$31 to $50
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
For 30 years, Amerigo’s Grille has brought Italian-American-style cooking to The Woodlands area. As the #1 destination for Business, Fine Dining, and Special Occasions, Amerigo’s menu features inventive preparations from the land and sea and a selection of seasonal dishes. A mix of contemporary and traditional elements creates an inviting feel in the 150-seat dining room, adorned with gallery-selected works of art.
Amerigo’s award-winning wine list features a well-curated selection of old and new world wines and house-infused and seasonally-inspired cocktails. Our world-class wine cellar showcases over 1,000 selections, including many classic vintages. In addition to the main dining room and lively piano bar, Amerigo’s Grille offers an entire second floor dedicated to private event dining. Whatever the occasion, whether it’s a corporate event with dinner, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, or social gathering, Amerigo’s is dedicated to making each event a memorable occasion.

Top review
BrianVIP
Dined on Jul 16, 2025
Food and service was exceptional as always. Louis is the best!
A photo of Buca di Beppo - The Woodlands, Shenandoah TX restaurant
4.2
4.2 (639)
$30 and under
Italian
The Woodlands
About the restaurant
When you are craving authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas in Shenandoah,TX look no further than everyone's favorite Italian restaurant, Buca di Beppo! Serving up hundreds of mouthwatering Italian dishes for lunch and dinner every day, our diners come from miles around to enjoy heaping helpings of our Italian specialties.
Top review
Alejandra
Dined on Jul 4, 2025
Well there were kids running and screaming through all the restaurant, and it was really annoying. And no one did or said anything to the parents. That's something that you need to work.
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