Candelaris Italiano

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026
Italian GLP-1 Friendly Gluten Free Vegetarian Vegan Seafood Healthy West University Upper Kirby Bellaire River Oaks Braeswood Rice Village Galleria Inside the Loop

Menu

Sides available from our à la carte menu for an additional $8. This menu is exclusively for dine-in guests. No substitutions or modifications, please. Menu items are individually portioned and not intended for sharing.
$39 per person

First Course

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan (Add White Anchovies: +$4)

Greek Salad

Baby greens , tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncinis tossed in house vinaigrette.

Italian Meatballs

Veal, pork, and beef meatballs in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella

Tomato and Basil soup

A comforting blend of ripe tomatoes simmered with fresh basil, finished with a smooth, velvety texture and balanced, savory depth

Chicken wings

Marinated, naked wings fried to perfection. If you choose sauced - we sauce them in a spicy garlic sauce.

Shrimp & Calamari Fritti (Add $8)

Lightly dusted and fried, served with garlic aioli

Mozzarella Fritti

Mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara sauce.

Arancini

Crispy risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and sausage, served with spicy sugo rosa sauce

Second Course

Margherita Pizza

Tomato, mozzarella, basil

Original Pizza

Italian sausage

Short rib raviolli

House-made ravioli filled with tender slow-braised short rib, served in a creamy mushroom demi-glace for a deep, savory finish.( ADD +$14)

Pollo Piccata

Chicken in lemon butter caper sauce, served with garlic olive oil linguine

Penne Rustica

Italian sausage and mushrooms in tomato cream sauce

Lasagna

Pasta layers, ricotta, spinach, Candelari's sausage

Pomodoro Fresca (+ Chicken or Shrimp: $8)

Angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and basil, topped with burrata cheese

Fettuccini Alfredo – With grilled chicken

Classic creamy Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccini pasta and topped with tender grilled chicken.

Chicken Parmigiana

Panko breaded chicken breast topped with Italian cheeses and fresh tomatoes served with linguine with olive oil and garlic.

Woodfired grilled Salmon

Grilled with Bianca sauce and pasta (Add $14)

Catch of the Day

Fresh Fish filet With crabmeat beurre blanc and Parmesan risotto (Add $20)

Woodfired New York Strip

Wood-fired, with brandy demi-glace and Verdure Miste (Add $28)

Diavolo Pizza

Capicola, Calabrese, pepperoni, Calabrian chile sauce

Third Course

Gelato

House-made Italian-style ice cream with a smooth, creamy texture. Please ask your server for today’s available flavors.

Gluten-Free Hazelnut Chocolate Cake (GF)

A decadent flourless chocolate cake with roasted hazelnuts, offering a rich, fudgy texture and deep chocolate flavor—gluten-free and indulgent.

Tiramisu

A classic Italian dessert made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, layered with rich mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder.

Sides available from our à la carte menu for an additional $8. This menu is exclusively for dine-in guests. No substitutions or modifications, please. Menu items are individually portioned and not intended for sharing.
$25 per person

First Course

Caesar Salad

Classic romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing (Add White Anchovies: $4)

Tomato and Basil Soup

A comforting blend of ripe tomatoes simmered with fresh basil, finished with a smooth, velvety texture and balanced, savory depth

Mozzarella Fritti

Mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara sauce

Greek Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and house dressing

Italian Meatballs

Veal, pork, and beef meatballs with marinara sauce and melted fresh mozzarella

Shrimp & Calamari Fritti (Add $8)

Lightly dusted in Italian flour and served with aioli

Arancini

Two breaded risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and sausage, served with spicy sugo rosa sauce

Second Course

Original Pizza

Classic pizza loaded with Candelari’s Italian sausage

Margherita Pizza

Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil

Penne Rustica

Italian sausage and mixed mushrooms in tomato cream sauce

Lasagna Superiore

ten layers of fresh pasta, ricotta cheese, spinach, and Candelari’s Italian sausage

Pomodoro Fresca

Angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, topped with burrata cheese (Add Chicken or Shrimp: +$8)

Fettuccini Alfredo

Fettuccini tossed in creamy Alfredo sauce, served with grilled chicken breast

Pollo Parmesan

Panko breaded chicken breast topped with Italian cheeses and fresh tomatoes served with linguine with olive oil and garlic.

Meatball Sandwich

Meatballs, mozzarella, and marinara sauce

Catch of the Day

Fresh fish filet With crabmeat beurre blanc and Parmesan risotto (Add $20)

Third Course

Tiramisu

A classic Italian dessert made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, layered with rich mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder. ( Add +$8)

Gluten-Free Hazelnut Chocolate Cake (GF)

A decadent flourless chocolate cake with roasted hazelnuts, offering a rich, fudgy texture and deep chocolate flavor—gluten-free and indulgent. ( Add +$8)

Gelato

House-made Italian-style ice cream with a smooth, creamy texture. Please ask your server for today’s available flavors. ( Add +$8)

Beverages, tax & gratuity are not included unless otherwise noted

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Reservations

Walk-Ins Welcome

This menu is available exclusively for dine-in guests. No substitutions or modifications are permitted. The menu is intended for one guest only and cannot be shared or split. All dishes will be served as presented. Thank you for your understanding. When making your reservation, please inform the restaurant that you will be dining from the HRW menu.

Restaurant Information

Candelaris Italiano
Free Parking, Street Parking, Parking Lot
OPERATING HOURS: Closed