Candelari's Pizzeria

We've aways loved Candelaris - there's something about that Italian/pizza vibe that's casual but still a little cozy and romantic (I love pizza, lol). The pizza is amazing, decent wine list, appetizers are good as well. On our last visit the service was a little confused, but I'll attribute that to visiting on an off time - it's usually perfectly adequate. A great spot to visit I'd you're in that side of the Med Center, or just in the mood for amazing pizza.

From The Woodlands, date night in Houston staying at a hotel on a Tuesday. We literally had no idea where we wanted to eat, but as we were driving around, we smelled a delicious smell and followed our noses! So glad we did. The energy was amazing, the service exemplary, the food divine! We could not decide so we went with our gut and order one appetizer and 3 main courses knowing we could take food home. I have been to Italy and the food here is absolutely authentic italian and made with heart! I am not normally a photo taker of food, but I did last night!

My go-to for great authentic Italian food. I seem to want this on Mondays, and I forget that they are closed. They could use training in personality. Staff's a bit dry and going through the motions, but the food is GOOD! The atmosphere in terms of music is really nice. I visit this place at least once every 3 weeks. Rather, I Dine in or take out, Candelari's makes the list.

This is one of the FEW RESTAURANTS I enjoy visiting. The food is consistently good and we prefer to have Alex wait on us. He cares about his tables and cares about your experience. It is so rare to find a consistent server. Candelari's is one of the few places in town which makes a good deep dish pizza. Some of the times we ordered it the center was not hot yet they have worked to improve this problem. My son likes the Pasta Primavera. It comes with a piece of fried eggplant that I enjoy even though my son does not. They have outdoor seating when it get cooler I want to enjoy. This is also a great place to watch a game as they have TVs playing. They don't have the sound on to detract from the atmosphere yet are there to watch. I can say I would recommend this place.

We order margarita oven baked pizza and the taste was so fresh and Italian ! Also had a spaghetti with marinara sauce for for the kids which was yummy ! We wrapped our meal with Tramissu dessert and that’s was also an excellent choice Overall was a nice Sunday lunch experience While eating we heard nice classical symphonies playing on the background which we made us feel that we are in Italy or Europe. Will visit them again to try other dishes definitely 👍🏻

During our recent dinner at this restaurant, the pricing seemed to be on its own culinary adventure. The calamari appetizer left us wanting a bit more, while my wife's Shrimp Bianca seemed to feature more pasta than shrimp. On the brighter side, the 12-inch pizza was a highlight. Its enjoyable taste and reasonable $15 price tag were a pleasant surprise. We aimed to catch the happy hour until 6 PM, but due to a delayed waiter greeting, we missed out on the potential savings. Our group of four enjoyed the appetizer, a glass of house wine each, and four entrees. The bill, approaching $200, along with a $30 tip, emphasized the pricier side of the experience. While the food hit the mark taste-wise, the overall cost left a bit to be desired. All said and done, it's a story of mixed impressions, good flavors, and a reminder that price does play a role in the overall dining experience.