Best Italian Food In Midtown Houston, Texas

Spaghetti with

Meat Sauce

Homemade spaghetti pasta topped with Russo’s slow-simmered Chianti-braised meat sauce and fresh basil.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, mozzarella, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.

Truffle Mushroom

Campanelle

Campanelle pasta and mushrooms tossed in a creamy truffle mushroom sauce, finished with Pecorino Romano cheese.

Baked Ziti

Fresh penne pasta baked in Russo’s homemade marinara sauce with creamy ricotta and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese.

Tortellini Alla

Vodka

Cheese-stuffed tortellini with Prosciutto di Parma and onions in a rich vodka tomato cream sauce.

Spaghetti &

Meatballs

Classic spaghetti topped with Russo’s homemade Italian meatballs and slow-simmered Chianti-braised meat sauce, finished with fresh basil.

Spaghetti

Carbonara

Spaghetti tossed with prosciutto, red onions, and Russo’s rich Pecorino Romano cream sauce.

Pistachio Pesto

Chicken Pasta

Campanelle pasta with artichoke hearts and grilled chicken, tossed in a freshly prepared pistachio pesto cream sauce.

Russo's Classic

Lasagna

Fresh pasta layered with braised beef, Italian cheeses, and Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce.

Cheese Ravioli

Marinara

Jumbo handmade ricotta cheese ravioli topped with fresh basil and Russo’s homemade marinara sauce.

Spicy Chicken

Alfredo

Penne pasta tossed with tender chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and chili pepper in Russo’s rich Alfredo cream sauce. A customer favorite with a spicy kick.

Chicken

Florentine

Grilled chicken sautéed with mushrooms, capers, and spinach in a light white-wine lemon garlic sauce over fresh pasta.

Tortellini Chicken

Gorgonzola

Cheese-stuffed tortellini with grilled chicken in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce, finished with fresh arugula. Rich, bold, and indulgent.

Chicken

Parmesan

Crispy breaded chicken breast topped with Russo’s homemade marinara and melted mozzarella, served over fresh pasta.

Shrimp Fra

Diavolo

Jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed in a spicy hot marinara sauce over a generous portion of fresh pasta. Bold, fiery, and satisfying.

Shrimp

Scampi

Jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed in Pinot Grigio, lemon, garlic, and capers, served over fresh pasta. Light, elegant, and full of flavor.

Shrimp

Alfredo

Jumbo Gulf shrimp swirled into Russo’s homemade Pecorino Romano Alfredo sauce over fresh pasta.

Eggplant

Parmesan

Fresh eggplant stacked with fresh basil, Wisconsin mozzarella cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese and Russo's homemade marinara sauce. Baked and served over fresh spaghetti.

Gnocchi

Burrata

House-made potato pasta with marinara sauce topped with burrata cheese and fresh basil.

Chicken

Manicotti

Fresh pasta stuffed with chicken, fresh spinach, ricotta cheese and topped with Russo's homemade Bolognese sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella.

Homemade

Mozzarella Sticks

Fresh-cut Wisconsin mozzarella, lightly breaded and fried until golden and crispy. Served with Russo’s homemade marinara sauce. 

Classic

Caprese Salad

Ripe Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and garden-fresh basil, finished with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Russo's Homemade

Italian Meatballs

Two large, all-natural beef meatballs simmered in Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce.

Garlic Bread

(Cheese Optional)

Russo’s traditional family-recipe garlic bread, baked until golden. Add melted mozzarella for extra flavor.

Garlic Knots

(10 pc)

Hand-knotted pizza dough baked until golden, tossed with truffle olive oil, fresh garlic, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Served with a side of marinara sauce.

Prosciutto &

Burrata Plate

Fresh burrata served over arugula with sweet Prosciutto di Parma and finished with a balsamic drizzle.

Burrata Dip

Creamy burrata cheese blended with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, Russo’s pesto sauce, and a honey drizzle. Served with toasted crostini bread.

Liberty

Chicken Wings

Crispy chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce and served with a side dipping sauce. Choose your flavor at checkout.

Eggplant

Rollatini

Stuffed eggplant with ricotta, mozzarella and basil, lightly breaded and fried served in a tomato cream sauce.

Bruschetta

Pomodoro

Roma tomatoes, fresh garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh basil.

Eggplant

Chips

Fried eggplant with Romano cheese, honey and rosemary.

East Coast

Calamari

Fresh calamari lightly coated with seasoned flour and fried to a crisp golden brown. Served with Russo's homemade marinara sauce.

Sicilian

Arancini

Saffron crispy rice ball with bechamel, green peas, ham, Wisconsin mozzarella, and pork and beef ragú. Serve with marinara sauce and basil.

Tortellini in Brodo

Cheese tortellini, grilled chicken, vine-ripened Roma tomatoes, and fresh spinach simmered in a light chicken broth.

Tomato & Basil Soup

Roasted Roma tomatoes and fresh basil simmered in a creamy tomato bisque.

Soup & Salad Combo

Your choice of soup and a side Greek or house salad.

Cucumber &

Feta Salad

Crisp cucumbers, juicy Roma tomatoes, red onions, rich Kalamata olives, fresh garlic, and feta cheese, lightly tossed with Russo’s balsamic vinaigrette.

Greek Salad

Garden-fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and crisp romaine lettuce topped with feta cheese and Russo’s balsamic vinaigrette.

Classic

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, and Pecorino Romano cheese tossed in Russo’s homemade Caesar dressing.

Tuscan

Chopped Salad

Crunchy garden vegetables, Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Dolce Gorgonzola cheese, pepperoncini, and romaine lettuce.

Alice Chicken

Avocado Salad

Grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, sliced avocado, arugula, cucumber, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, garden vegetables, feta cheese, and pepperoncini. Served with honey mustard dressing.

Insalata della

Casa (House)

Red onions, bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, organic cucumbers, red cabbage, black olives, and crisp Romaine lettuce with your choice of dressing.

Lemon &

Arugula Salad

Fresh arugula and shaved Pecorino Romano cheese tossed in a light lemon and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil dressing.

Build Your

Own Calzone

Oven-baked calzone stuffed with Wisconsin mozzarella and ricotta. Choose up to three toppings. Crispy outside, melty inside — perfect for dipping.

New York

Calzone

Ricotta cheese, Canadian bacon, and Wisconsin mozzarella folded into a golden-baked New York–style calzone.

Doppio Pepperoni

Calzone

Ricotta cheese, double pepperoni, jalapeños, and Wisconsin mozzarella baked inside a crispy calzone shell.

Stromboli

Calzone

Pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Russo’s pizza sauce baked into a hearty calzone.

Meatball Parmesan

Sandwich

Homemade Italian meatballs simmered in Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce, topped with melted Wisconsin mozzarella on toasted bread.

Chicken Parmesan

Sandwich

Breaded chicken breast topped with Russo’s homemade marinara, fresh basil, and melted Wisconsin mozzarella on toasted bread.

Chicken Tuscan

Sandwich

Grilled chicken sautéed with spinach, mushrooms, garlic, and olive oil, finished with melted Wisconsin mozzarella on toasted bread.

Eggplant Parmesan

Sandwich

Breaded eggplant, Russo's marinara sauce, fresh basil, and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese.

Half Salad &

Sandwich Combo

Your choice of half sandwich and a side salad.

Build Your

Own Pasta

Campanelle pasta and mushrooms tossed in a creamy truffle mushroom sauce, finished with Pecorino Romano cheese.

Sicilian Cannoli

Crispy Italian pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cream and chocolate chips. Light, classic, and perfect for sharing.

New York

Cheesecake

Creamy, rich, and smooth classic New York–style cheesecake. A timeless favorite to finish any meal.

Italian Cream

Cake

Moist layered cake with coconut, pecans, and sweet cream cheese frosting. Rich, indulgent, and great for sharing.

Truffle Chocolate

Cake

Colossal chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate and silky truffle filling. Decadent and deeply satisfying.

Carrot Cake

Spiced carrot cake with walnuts and pineapple, finished with smooth cream cheese icing. Comforting and classic.

Red Velvet

Cake

Classic red velvet cake layered with chocolate ganache filling and topped with tangy cream cheese icing.

Turtle Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake swirled with caramel, pecans, and chocolate chips. Sweet, crunchy, and indulgent.

Russo's Tiramisu

House-made Italian tiramisu with ladyfingers soaked in espresso and Kahlua, layered with mascarpone cream. Light yet luxurious.

Nutella Calzone

Sweet Calzone that is stuffed with Nutella® chocolate, sweet ricotta cheese, and topped with chocolate sauce.