Cafe Leonelli

Cafe Leonelli

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An Italian café offering quick, high quality dishes from The Bastion Collection.

Located in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Cafe Leonelli is a one-of-a-kind Italian cafe located on the campus of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). Michelin star chef, Jonathan Benno, has crafted a mouth-watering menu with fresh focaccia, sandwiches, salads, and delicious, hot Italian cuisine including lasagna and eggplant parmigiana. So, enjoy a pipi

06/24/2026

Slice of the day? From 11AM to close, Café Leonelli is serving focaccia - Margherita with roasted tomato and fresh basil, Pepperoni, and a Seasonal Focaccia with ricotta, honey, figs, and pear. See you soon.

06/19/2026

Salad made your way. Start with romaine or arugula, choose your toppings, and build the perfect bowl at Café Leonelli. Or keep it classic with a Chicken Caesar - either way, we’ve got you covered.

06/15/2026

The tournament is here and so is the perfect scoop. Café Leonelli celebrates the world’s biggest sporting event with a limited “Golden Popcorn Ice Cream” - popcorn ice cream topped with crunchy caramel popcorn.

Enjoy one scoop (or three), available Wednesday through Sunday throughout the tournament, beginning June 17.

06/13/2026

The lunch order is easy today. Lasagna Bolognese - layers of pasta, beef bolognese, light béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmesan, waiting for you at Café Leonelli.

06/09/2026

Great food, beautiful art, and a 417-bulb light installation overhead. Find us at Café Leonelli inside the - order at the marble counter and dine in or al fresco.

06/02/2026

Cold brew, warm weather, and world-class art just steps away. Your visit starts here at Café Leonelli.

05/30/2026

The lunch lineup is looking good.

Stop by Café Leonelli for a sandwich worth the visit - from our Muffaletta on homemade focaccia to the Eggplant Parmesan with fresh mozzarella and basil. Simple, satisfying, and made with care.

05/26/2026

Your favorite excuse to visit.

Margaritas at Café Leonelli - available Wednesday through Sunday, with Happy Hour from 12-2PM on Sundays and 4-8PM on Thursdays & Fridays.

05/23/2026

Join us Monday for Memorial Day - visit and stop by Café Leonelli for pastries, bites, and a light-filled dining room, open from 11AM – 5PM.

05/20/2026

Picasso used a coffee pot for his paintbrushes. We used it for inspiration.

Meet Cookiesmo - our playful nod to the ’s latest exhibition, “Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen.” A chocolate coffee cookie with a Cubist twist, available all day Wednesday - Sunday through September 13 ($6).

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5500 Main Street
Houston, TX
77004

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm