Pies, housemade sausages & an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet are offered at this casual Italian chain.
Candelari’s is one of the best Italian restaurants in Houston, TX, for authentic Italian food and wine. Stop in to today for a delicious handmade bites or order for takeout and delivery. We look forward to serving you at our West University location near Rice Village, Bellaire, and the Houston Medical Center.
4.3 – 756 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Lunch & Dinner | |
| Antipasti | |
| Bruschetta Breaded goat cheese, tomato, and roasted crostini. |
$9.00 |
| Mozzarella Fritte Mouth-watering, breaded mozzarella sticks, served with a side of homemade marinara. |
$11.00 |
| Roasted Chicken Wings | $12.00 |
| Chef’s Board Selection of meats, cheeses, and walnuts. |
$14.00 |
| King’s Sausage Papa Albert’s signature handmade sausage, stuffed with our special blend of peppers and onions. |
$10.00 |
| Tomato Caprese Fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil. |
$11.00 |
| Shrimp & Calamari Fritte | $15.00 |
| Burrata Cream-filled, fresh mozzarella, arugula, roasted tomato, roasted pine nuts, and balsamic glaze. |
$13.00 |
| Fresh Fried Chips Served with Truffle Mayo or Ranch Dressing. |
$8.00 |
| Insalate | |
| The Roma Baby greens, red beets, apple, shaved fennels, walnuts and a goat cheese medallion tossed in house vinaigrette. |
$12.00 |
| Campagna Baby greens, tomato, egg, bacon, chicken breast and artichoke fritti served with herbed buttermilk dressing on the side. |
$18.00 |
| Greek Baby greens, tomato, feta, red onion, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncinis tossed in house vinaigrette. |
$12.00 |
| Caesar Romaine, croutons, grana padano, tossed in Caesar dressing. |
$12.00 |
| Tuscan Kale Finely chopped kale, roasted tomato, golden raisins, roasted pinenuts, and parmesan, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. |
$13.00 |
| House Baby greens, carrots, apples, tomato, and croutons tossed in house vinaigrette. |
$11.00 |
| Side Salad | $6.00 |
| Soup of the Day Soups made fresh daily. Ask your server. |
$6.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| 10″ Sausage Grinder Ten inch link of our Original Italian Sausage, on a baguette, topped with caramelized onions, sautéed green pepper and Dijon mustard. Side of marinara. |
$14.00 |
| Meatball Sub Homemade meatballs, provolone, and marinara sauce on French roll. |
$14.00 |
| Italian Sub Soppresata, hot capicola, ham, provolone, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pepperoncinis, and house vinaigrette on a French Roll. |
$14.00 |
| Calzone | |
| House Calzone Ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, and parmesan cheese. |
$15.00 |
| Build-Your-Own Calzone Choose any three regular pizza toppings from the build-your-own toppings list. |
$15.00 |
| Pasta | |
| Shrimp Bianca Cappellini Angel hair pasta, sautéed shrimp, asparagus, and roasted red pepper in our classic white wine lemon butter sauce. |
$17.00 |
| Lasagna Layers of fresh pasta, ricotta cheese, spinach, and Candelari’s Italian Sausage. |
$15.00 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo con Pollo Fettuccine pasta and sautéed mushrooms tossed in creamy alfredo sauce, topped with grilled chicken. |
$16.00 |
| Penne Rustica Italian sausage and shitake mushroom in a tomato cream sauce. |
$15.00 |
| Linguini with Meatballs Linguini pasta in marinara with our homemade meatballs. |
$14.00 |
| Pasta Primavera Angel hair pasta in an olive oil base with seasonal vegetables, fresh mozzarella and roasted grape tomatoes. |
$15.00 |
| Penne Tina Penne pasta with pesto sauce, fresh tomato, and fresh mozzarella. |
$14.00 |
| Pasta Tucci Linguini, fresh garlic, parsley and olive oil topped with Italian Sausage. |
$15.00 |
| Frutti di Mare Linguini, sautéed shrimp, calamari, and mussels in a light tomato and white wine sauce. |
$21.00 |
| Rossa Ravioli House made fresh pasta ravioli, ask server, “what’s inside?” |
$18.00 |
| House Specialties | |
| Pollo Tuscana Sautéed breaded chicken breast topped with a mushroom, artichoke and white wine lemon sauce served with fettuccine alfredo and grilled vegetables. |
$19.00 |
| Pollo alla Griglia Grilled chicken breast topped with artichoke, roasted tomato, herbs and olives in lemon butter sauces served with verdure misto and grilled vegetables. |
$18.00 |
| Choice Cut Filet Wood fire grilled 8 oz choice cut beef and a link of house Italian sausage served with fettuccine alfredo and grilled vegetables. |
$28.00 |
| Pollo Piccata Lightly breaded chicken breast in lemon butter caper sauce served with fettuccine and grilled vegetables. |
$18.00 |
| Pollo Parmesan Panko breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, and grana Padano served with fettuccine marinara and grilled vegetables. |
$19.00 |
| Salmone Lightly seasoned wood fire grilled salmon served with fettuccine alfredo and verdure misto. |
$21.00 |
| Half Pan of Lasagna FEEDS 9-12 PEOPLE! A delicious, half-pan of our signature Lasagna, made with layers of fresh pasta, ricotta cheese, spinach, and Candelari’s signature Italian sausage. Ready to cook or eat – 24 hour advance notice required. |
$42.00 |
| Wood-Fired Pizza | |
| Pizza Marghertia Olive oil, basil, roma tomato, and mozzarella. |
$14.00 |
| Pizza Autentica Red sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, and basil. |
$15.00 |
| Pollo Pesto Pesto, roasted chicken, mozzarella, roasted fennel, roasted red pepper. |
$14.00 |
| Diavolo Red sauce, hot capicola, pepperoni, and Calabrian chile. |
$15.00 |
| Polpette Red sauce, meatballs, provolone, mozzarella topped with pesto. |
$14.00 |
| Prosciutto e Rucula Olive oil, taleggio, prosciutto and truffled arugula. |
$16.00 |
| Quattro Formaggi Mozzarella, ricotta, grana, and gorgonzola with pesto sauce. |
$14.00 |
| Napoletano Red sauce, mozzarella, capers, parsley, and anchovy. |
$14.00 |
| Funghi Sautéed portobella mushrooms, caramelized onions and mozzarella. |
$14.00 |
| Tutto Buono! Red sauce, portobella mushrooms, roasted red pepper, Italian sausage and fresh basil. |
$15.00 |
| Carolle Pizza Olive oil, grilled chicken, bacon, red onion, and artichokes finished with ranch drizzle. |
$14.00 |
| Signature Pizza | |
| Veggie Seeded 5-Grain crust at no upcharge, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, roasted red bell peppers, broccoli, roasted tomato, and feta cheese. |
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| King Mike’s Pesto, Italian sausage, roasted garlic, bacon, roasted chicken, portobella mushrooms and feta cheese. |
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| T-Rex Andouille and Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, ground sirloin and Canadian bacon. Try it with fresh jalapeños at no extra charge! |
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| Papa Albert’s Italian sausage, black olives, pepperoni, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and green olives. |
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| Wrigley Deep dish with our Seeded 5-Grain crust at no charge, Italian sausage, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, and provolone cheese topped with pizza sauce. (12″ only.) |
$21.00 |
| Gunslinger Smoked turkey sausage, fresh jalapeños, red onions, ground sirloin, bacon, and fresh cilantro. |
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| The Big Pepperoni Big pepperonis, fresh jalapeños, fresh mozzarella, red onions, and fresh cilantro. |
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| Wild Child Alfredo white sauce, wild mushrooms and fresh garlic. |
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| Build-Your-Own Pizza | |
| Build-Your-Own Pizza Choose your crust, select your toppings, and let us do the rest! Call or order online for pricing. |
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| Desserts | |
| Italian Cream Cake | $8.00 |
| Carrot Cake | $8.00 |
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | $8.00 |
| Blue Bell Ice Cream | $6.00 |
| Tiramisu | $8.00 |
| Cookies | $2.00 |
| Drink Menu | |
| Signature Drinks | |
| Mangria White Sangria with frozen Bellini. |
$12.00 |
| Negroni Gin, Campari, and Vermouth |
$12.00 |
| Moscow Mule Vodka, Ginger Brew, and Fresh Lime Juice |
$12.00 |
| Sangria Rossa Red wine, Cointreau, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, and a Splash of Soda |
$11.00 |
| Italian Margarita Tequila, Cointreau, sweet & sour, Amaretto float, lime, and sugared rum. |
$12.00 |
| Jazzerita Jasmine’s signature Margarita, Cuervo, Grand Marnier, Agave, and fresh sliced limes. |
$12.00 |
| The Holcombe Boulevard Whiskey, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, shaken with a toasted orange slice. |
$14.00 |
| Italian Paloma Tequila, Campari, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Lime Juice with Soda. |
$13.00 |
| Api Assassin Thai Pepper and Honey Infused Gin with Lemon, shaken well. |
$13.00 |
| Cherry Brandy Manhattan Brandy Infused Cherries with a toasted orange slice. |
$14.00 |
| Whiskey Basil Smash Maker’s Mark, muddled Lemon, Basil, and Sugar |
$13.00 |
| Digestivi | |
| Montenegro Amaro | $6.00 |
| Villa Masa Limoncello | $6.00 |
| Grappa | $6.00 |
| House-Made Limoncello | $5.00 |
| Specialty Martinis | |
| Cosmopolitan | $12.00 |
| Espresso Martini | $12.00 |
| Chocolate Martini | $12.00 |
| Coffee Drinks | |
| Espresso | $3.00 |
| Cappuccino | $5.00 |
| Italian Coffee Cappuccino with Frangelico |
$6.00 |
| Grappuccino Velvet Espresso with Grappa and a dollop of cream. |
$12.00 |
| Beer on Tap | |
| Stone IPA | $6.00 |
| Odell 90 Shilling | $6.00 |
| Eureka Heights | $6.00 |
| Karbach (Seasonal & Rotator) | $6.00 |
| St. Arnold’s (Seasonal & Rotator) | $6.00 |
| Apertivi | |
| Aperol Spritz | $9.00 |
| Campari Spritz | $9.00 |
| Rosso Apertivo | $10.00 |
| Catering Menu | |
| Sandwich Boxes | |
| Turkey Swiss & Avocado Smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese, chipotle mayo, avocado, and fresh sprouts on ciabatta. |
$8.50 |
| Veggie Grilled yellow and zucchini squash, roasted red pepper, herbed goat cheese, arugula, toasted ciabatta. |
$8.50 |
| Italian Sub Spicy capicola, mortadella, soppresata, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Italian vinaigrette on a toasted hoagie roll. |
$8.50 |
| Chicken Taragon Salad Creamy mix of roasted chicken, walnuts, and fresh tarragon on toasted multigrain. |
$8.50 |
| Turkey Club Smoked turkey, melted provolone, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, shredded lettuce, and chipotle mayo on toasted multigrain. |
$8.50 |
| Salad Boxes | |
| The Roma Salad Fresh baby greens, roasted red beets, sliced apples, shaved fennel, warm goat cheese medallion and toasted walnuts. |
$8.50 |
| House Salad Fresh baby greens, grated carrots, diced apples, grape tomatoes and croutons. |
$8.00 |
| Greek Salad Fresh baby greens, grape tomotoes, feta cheese, red onions, kalamata olives and perpperoncinis. |
$8.00 |
| Campagna Salad Fresh baby greens, artichoke fritti, avocado, roasted grape tomato, chicken breast, egg and bacon. |
$9.00 |
| Caesar Salad Crisp romaine, croutons and parmigiano cheese. |
$8.00 |
| Pasta Boxes | |
| Penne Rustica Penne pasta tossed with ground Italian sausage, baby bella mushrooms and spinach in a rich tomato cream sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Penne Tina Penne pasta tossed with fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil pesto sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Lasagna Layers of fresh pasta, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, marinara, spinach and house-made Italian sausage. |
$11.50 |
| Creamy Pesto Tortellini Ricotta stuffed pasta in creamy pesto sauce. |
$11.50 |
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Contact Candelari’s
Address: 2617 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Website: https://candelaris.com/pizza-place-west-university
Hours
| Thursday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Friday | 11AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM–9:30PM |
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