Cavatore
Eat Local in Houston
4.4 1,254 Google reviews$20–30
+1 713 869 66 222120 Ella Blvd, Houston, Texas 77008 · Greater Heights
Where to find them
2120 Ella Blvd, Houston, Texas 77008
More of Houston in your inbox
Local news, new businesses and what's on from Houston News and Events, once a week.
About
Welcome to Cavatore Italian Restaurant, a Houston favorite known for authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and a truly unforgettable dining experience. Family-owned and proudly serving the Heights community for decades, Cavatore blends classic Italian flavors with an inviting atmosphere that feels like home. Enjoy house specialties like handmade pastas, fresh seafood, perfectly cooked steaks, and our famous tableside Caesar salad, all paired with an impressive wine selection and handcrafted cocktails. Whether you’re planning a romantic date night, family dinner, celebration, or business gathering, Cavatore delivers exceptional food and service every time. Join us for live piano music, cozy ambiance, and Italian dishes made with pas
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Hours
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30 to 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
More Eat Local in Houston
Spaghetti Western Italian Cafe Italian restaurant
Between 1960 and 1975, European film production companies made nearly 600 westerns. Critics either blasted or ignored these films, and because they were financed by Italian companies, they called them spaghetti westerns.
Fans of the genre embraced the term which is now lovingly used to label any western made and financed by continental film makers.
Now that you know where we got our name, it’s time you come on in and give us a try.
Numero28 Highland Village Italian restaurant
Numero28 Highland Village offers delicious southern Italian food in Houston. Come in for fresh pastas, oven-fired pizzas, pizza-style panini, small plates, Italian wines, wonderful meats and cheeses, homemade desserts, gelato, and more…served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. At Numero28, we keep Houston drinking & eating (bene)! Check us out.
Rosalie Italian Soul Italian restaurant
Rosalie delivers old-school Italian soul with a playful, intentional edge. Old-world Italian traditions meet bold, chef-driven interpretations and local influences to deliver a fresh, upscale take on the beloved "immigrant cuisine" that put Italian-American food on the map.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Italian restaurant
All of your favorites are just a few clicks away! View our menu online and Order To Go Now or come in for our famous never-ending first course of freshly baked breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden fresh salad. Enjoy abundant portions of classic entrees the whole family craves like the Tour of Italy, our irresistible Chicken Parmigiana, or everyone’s favorite Fettuccine Alfredo, made fresh from our kitchen to your table. Gather together with the people you love over a meal worth sharing at Olive Garden. When you're here, you're family.
Magdalena’s Italian restaurant
Family-owned Trattoria & Pizzeria in Houston's West University neighborhood, led by Chef Nicolas Nikic, former GM of Da Marco and Dolce Vita. Serving handmade pasta and wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza made with ingredients imported from Italy, alongside seasonal seafood, daily specials, and a curated wine list. Named one of Houston's Top 20 Pizza Spots AND Best Italian Restaurants by the Houston Chronicle. Featured: off-menu fritto misto. Open Tuesday–Sunday for lunch and dinner. Private dining available for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events.
Candelari's Italiano Italian restaurant
Candelari's Italiano is located at 2617 W Holcombe Blvd in Houston, Texas, just east of Rice Village and near the Bellaire area. It sits on a lively dining corridor with easy access from Loop 610 and nearby neighborhoods like Southampton and Meyerland, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant offers convenient parking, a cozy indoor dining room, and an outdoor patio---perfect for casual meals, happy hour, and celebrations in a vibrant Houston neighborhood.
Prima Pasta Italian Restaurant Italian restaurant
Prima Pasta Restaurant has been serving delicious Italian food to Houston and the Medical Center since 1989! At our authentic restaurant, you also have the option to share our great Italian homemade taste at your parties and office meetings! We have an extensive catering menu for the Houston area that is sure to impress your guests! If you can’t come to get the best Italian food in Houston, we’ll bring the best home cooked Italian taste right to you!
Prima Pasta is offering amazing deals on mouthwatering family portions of your favorite Italian food dishes. Whether you are picking up or having a meal delivered, family portions of uniquely delicious Italian recipe favorites are just a call or click away.
Mandola's Deli Italian restaurant
Mandola’s Deli is a family-owned Italian-American restaurant in Houston’s East End, proudly serving timeless comfort food since 1975. Known for hearty sandwiches, homestyle pastas, and generous portions, it’s a true neighborhood staple. Every visit delivers warm service and the flavors of classic Italian tradition.
Browse all eat local
Run a business here? Get featured here