Restaurant in Houston, United States
Impero Italiano
100Pearl PointsLow-friction Italian
About Impero Italiano
Impero Italiano is a practical Memorial-area choice when ease matters more than rarity. Treat it as a neighborhood dinner option with simple planning, not a drinks-led destination or a major-occasion splurge; cross-shop Bistro 555 for a more composed sit-down meal and Pizaro's Pizza for a faster, more casual group plan.
Impero Italiano is a Houston venue with a casual dress code and published hours from Tuesday through Sunday. Because only limited details are verified, plan around the basics: it is closed Monday, opens at 11 AM Tuesday through Sunday, stays open later on Friday and Saturday.
Use it for a casual Houston plan with verified hours
The most reliable planning detail is the schedule. Impero Italiano is listed as closed on Monday; open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM; and open Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM. The dress code is casual.
There is no verified detail here for a cocktail list, wine program, bar seating, booking difficulty, menu format, pricing, takeout, delivery, or dietary accommodations. If any of those points matter to the plan, check the venue's official channels before you go. For comparison, Maggie's Coffee and Bistro 555 are other options to cross-check with current venue details.
Where it fits among Houston choices
For Houston planning, compare Impero Italiano with other named options only at a general level unless you have current details from the venues. Pizaro's Pizza, Lynn's Steakhouse, Hungry's, Bistro 555, Maggie's Coffee are reasonable names to cross-check depending on the kind of outing your group wants.
For broader planning, use our full Houston restaurants guide, plus the city guides for Houston hotels, Houston bars, Houston wineries, Houston experiences. Other Houston dining rooms can also help you compare the area without relying on unverified details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Impero Italiano handle dietary restrictions?
Those details are not verified. If a dietary request is important, contact Impero Italiano in Houston directly before you go and confirm the latest information through the venue's official channels.
Can I eat at the bar at Impero Italiano?
Treat it as unconfirmed, because bar seating details are not verified. If bar seating matters, contact the Houston venue first, then plan around the published hours: Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Impero Italiano?
The verified information does not confirm a lunch or dinner menu. What is verified is that Impero Italiano opens at 11 AM Tuesday through Sunday, closes at 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, closes at 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
What should a first-timer know about Impero Italiano?
Go in with the confirmed basics: Impero Italiano is in Houston, has a casual dress code, is closed on Monday, is open Tuesday through Sunday. For menu, service, booking, or accessibility details, check the venue's official channels before visiting.
Is Impero Italiano good for a special occasion?
There are no verified awards, pricing details, menu formats, or service-style claims to use as a special-occasion signal. If you want to compare options, Lynn's Steakhouse, Pizaro's Pizza, Hungry's, Bistro 555, Maggie's Coffee are other named venues to check based on your plans.
Location
14028 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
Houston, United States
Compare Impero Italiano
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Impero Italiano | Houston | , |
| Bistro 555 | Houston | , |
| Maggie's Coffee | Houston | Coffee / café (beverages and pastries) |
| Pizaro’s Pizza | Houston | Pizzeria |
| Lynn's Steakhouse | Houston | , |
| Hungry's | Houston | , |
How Impero Italiano Houston compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this does not fit
Pick Bistro 555 if the meal needs to feel more deliberate and less like a neighborhood fallback. Pick Pizaro's Pizza if the group wants something faster, more casual, easier to share.
How it compares in Houston
Impero Italiano is the easy-planning option in this set. Choose it when the group wants a sit-down Memorial-area meal without turning the reservation into the main project. Bistro 555 is the stronger pick for a more polished dinner, while Pizaro's Pizza is better when value, speed, a casual group mood matter more.
For occasion energy, Lynn's Steakhouse is the clearer splurge direction. For daytime beverages and pastries, Maggie's Coffee is more purpose-built than trying to force Impero Italiano into a bar-program role. Hungry's is the safer fallback for mixed-preference groups that need breadth over a narrower dinner call.
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