Cavatore Italian Restaurant
When we came to this wonderful country, we were received with open arms – and we’re happy here. Our emblem is a blend of Texas, American, and Italian flags.
The name Cavatore and it's coat of arms is over 800 years old and comes from a small medieval village in Northern Italy, near Acqui, in Piedmonte: land of the famous Barolo, Barbera and Dolcetto d'Alba wines; truffles and of course fantastic food! We wanted to put something in our restaurant that would symbolize Texas and the United States, and found this hundred year old barn in Bastrop. We caref
08/07/2026
Our last batch sold so fast, we made more today! Fresh homemade marinara is available now in 16 oz. jars for $10.95. Grab yours before it’s gone again!
08/06/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who continues to support us at dinner—we’re truly grateful.
This summer has been a tough one for many local restaurants. If your schedule allows, we’d love to see you for lunch too. Your lunchtime visits make a big difference to a family-owned restaurant like ours.
Thank you for supporting Cavatore since 1984.
08/04/2026
Back-to-School Special at Cavatore!
School starts soon… so enjoy the last few days of summer by letting us do the cooking and the dishes.
Join us for dinner every night until you’re ready to start doing both again.
Cavatore Italian Restaurant
Keeping families out of the kitchen since 1984.
07/31/2026
If you’re not heading to the White Linen Night event in the Heights this weekend, come spend your evening with us at Cavatore! Escape the heat, enjoy live piano music, and savor authentic Italian comfort food in a cool, relaxed atmosphere. We can’t wait to welcome you! 🍝🎹🍷
07/30/2026
Tonight’s Special 🍤
Treat yourself to a taste of the Gulf tonight!
Grilled and blackened Gulf shrimp served over fresh penne pasta with sautéed cherry tomatoes, all tossed in our signature homemade pink sauce. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor—the perfect dinner to satisfy your Italian cravings.
Join us tonight for an unforgettable meal, live piano music, and the warm hospitality that’s made Cavatore a Houston favorite for over 42 years.
📍 Cavatore Italian Restaurant
🎹 Live piano music tonight
07/29/2026
🍅 It’s Here! Our Homemade Marinara Is Now Available to Take Home! 🍅
The wait is over! You can now bring the authentic taste of Cavatore home with our homemade marinara sauce, made fresh with the same recipe we’ve proudly served for years.
🫙 16 oz. Jar — $10.95
And there’s more…
♻️ Bring your empty Cavatore marinara jar back, and you’ll receive $1.00 OFF your next jar! It’s our way of saying thank you while helping reduce waste.
Perfect for pasta night, homemade pizza, meatballs, dipping fresh bread, or keeping on hand whenever you’re craving authentic Italian flavor.
Stop by Cavatore and grab yours while they’re fresh!
07/28/2026
World Cup’s over… now what? ⚽🍝
Keep the fun going with an evening at Cavatore! Join us tonight for authentic Italian cuisine, a great bottle of wine, and live piano music in our cozy dining room.
Bring your family, friends, or make it a date night—we’ll take care of the rest.
🎹 Looking for great piano music and authentic Italian comfort food tonight?
Join me this evening at Cavatore for live piano, delicious homemade Italian cuisine, and a cozy atmosphere that feels like home.
🍝 Great Food
🎹 Live Piano
🍷 Wonderful Company
See you tonight at Cavatore!
🌧️🍝 Tonight only: Rainy weather is here, and we’d love to welcome you to Cavatore this evening for a cozy meal, great music, and your favorite Italian dishes.
If you’re planning dinner tonight, we hope you’ll consider spending it with us at Cavatore — whether that means joining us for a cozy meal in the dining room or enjoying your favorites from the comfort of home with takeout.
Weather has a real impact on small businesses like ours, and every table filled and every takeout order placed makes a difference to our family and staff.
Thank you for supporting local and for continuing to make Cavatore part of your family traditions.
📍 Dine in with us tonight�📦 Call ahead for takeout�❤️ Thank you for supporting local restaurants through sunshine and storms alike.
We look forward to serving you this evening.
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2120 Ella Boulevard
Houston, TX
77008
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 1:30pm |
| 5:30pm - 9pm | |
| Tuesday | 11am - 1:30pm |
| 5:30pm - 9pm | |
| Wednesday | 11am - 1:30pm |
| 5:30pm - 9pm | |
| Thursday | 11am - 1:30pm |
| 5:30pm - 9pm | |
| Friday | 11am - 1:30pm |
| 5:30pm - 9pm | |
| Saturday | 5:30pm - 9pm |