Romano Flying Pizza

(713) 526-1182

1528 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019 29.7533 -95.3992

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Neighborhoods: Neartown/ Montrose, Central

Hours:

Monday To Thursday From 11:00 AM To 10:00 PM Friday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 11:00 PM Sunday From 12:00 PM To 09:00 PM

Price:

$

Last updated 8.29.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Food Delivery

Cuisine:

Pizza, Italian

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Romano Flying Pizza

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The Scene – Take a New Yorker to this joint. If he doesn't say it reminds him of Queens, it's because he's crying tears of homesickness. Dishes are authentic pizzeria staples (the owner hails from Italy via Ozone Park), but the low price is the main draw. Don't bother if you're out for the fancy stuff. – – The Food – Salads are hit-and-miss, especially when the place gets slammed, but pizza's the star: thin-crust and snappy, flavorful and moist, sans drippy fluorescent-orange grease. Abundant fresh meats and vegetables serve as stand-alone meals despite their cameo…

ambiance
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. Super food at great prices at their new location on Memorial Drive!
  2. The owners/chefs are fun, everyone knows your name and they have the best food in the city -- A CAN'T MISS!
  3. not necessarily a romantic place but a good place to hang out with friends and eat some pie.
  4. the ambiance is pretty good too.
  5. It's a cozy, friendly place that I return to again and again.
  6. We found the service to be rude, the atmosphere/place wasn't nice at all, it was expensive and the pizza was average at best.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Then we split a piece of Romano's amazing cheesecake.
  2. not necessarily a romantic place but a good place to hang out with friends and eat some pie.
food quality
92.18999862670898% positive
  1. highly recommend Romano's to anyone looking for good NY pizza.
  2. Best NY-style pizza in Houston.
  3. Memorial Drive Location: Wonderful food for the $
  4. really enjoy the pizza at Romanos and they are located pretty close by but after tonight, I am not placing an order with them again.
  5. recommend their chicken francese.
  6. the reason I'm saying this on here is because of the "authentic" NY taste.
  7. Although they do a good pizza here.
  8. Best pizza this side of New York City
  9. Superb tasting pizza, direct from N.Y. the pizza capitol of the world.
  10. Everything is so fresh and just melts in your mouth!
  11. My wife, who is from here, isn't a big fan of thin crust pizza, but likes the other standard Italian dishes.
  12. He wanted some decent pizza.
  13. There are three notable attributes, in my eyes, that qualify this place as the best pizza in Houston (or rather the best NY style pizza): 1) Thin crust- the crust is very light, yet not overcooked, and the end crust is airy.
  14. Don't go expecting authentic pizza, but it is by far the most acceptable I've found so far.
  15. was born in NY, so I know what good pizza tastes like.
  16. It's without a doubt the best pizza I've had in Houston.
  17. And OMG, the sauce is fabulous, the crust is perfect.
  18. The pizza was good when I finally got it.
  19. we have eaten here several times and the chicken and pasta dishes are great.
  20. It's the best pizza in Houston!
  21. the pizza is good and the garlic bread is the best!
  22. like 5oz of bread & a few vegetables.
  23. i've never had a bad full pizza there and it's very authentic to ny style pizza.
  24. So, all in all, over price average pizza with a bad attitude.
  25. Great pizza.
  26. Decent pizza
  27. had high hopes but decent pizza is too easy to find to continue to be treated like this.
  28. This is the best pizza in Houston!
  29. Everytime we go, we each order a house salad and a piece of thin-crust cheese pizza.
  30. As a native New Yorker, this place undoubtedly makes what I consider to be the best replica of the pizza I grew up on back at home.
  31. have been in Houston since 1986, and this is the best pizza that I have tasted outside of NY!
  32. Although i love my pasta, I've ventured out there and tried the veal scallopini and I must say I was impressed.
  33. the pizza is great.
  34. i've had great pizza and i've had bad pizza.
  35. love the thin, crispy crust on the pizza.
  36. There were quite a few tables with people still eating and they refused to let us sit to enjoy our meal.
  37. My date said the salad was not very good.
  38. The owners/chefs are fun, everyone knows your name and they have the best food in the city -- A CAN'T MISS!
  39. They also have some great seafood pastas which my girlfriend adores.
  40. Super food at great prices at their new location on Memorial Drive!
  41. Easily the best New York style pizza in the Houston, and I try it at different restaurants every chance I get.
  42. Their red sauce is the best and I also love the Lobster Ravoli, Manicotti, and of course, their pizza!
  43. Although the layout of the restaurant is a little weird, their food more than makes up for it.
  44. Romano's serves the very best pizza in the southwest without a doubt.
  45. hands-down the best pizza in htown!
  46. They have the Yankees playing on the TV and the NY accents being thrown at you when you order your food.
  47. Ok, the pizza is not my type, but the pasta is GREAT!
  48. Perfect pizza, by the slice or whole pies, freshly made-to-order calzones, great sandwiches and salads, and traditional entrees make this a gem.
  49. It's difficult to find authentic New York style pizza in Texas, so when you do, it is a wonderful suprise.
  50. Wonderful fresh pasta and warm welcome from staff.
  51. Great pizzas; great pasta dishes; good meat dishes
  52. I'm from New York, so I know good pizza!
  53. love NY pizza.
  54. It was it was a terrible pizza, worst I've ever had.
  55. O.K. - So Star delivers, but if you REALLY want good quality pizza or fresh from an Italian kitchen pasta dishes, Romano's is the place to go!
  56. Over time, they have only gotten better--their pies are just like I remember, their pasta is like being at Grandma's house and their shop is fast and no-nonsense!
  57. the food is excellent , the lasagna is a great price , it comes with a salad and bread ,
  58. The pizza and pasta dishes are delicious.
  59. By far the best pizza in town.
  60. Being from New York which in my opinion has the best pizza.
  61. This place is a true gem, with wonderful lunch specials and incredible bread.
  62. frozen pizza is just as good.
  63. Huge slices, fresh ingredients and reasonable prices (a heck of a lot cheaper than going to New York).
  64. or that any "ex NY'er" who has eaten here claims it's the best pizza in Houston.
  65. Coming from New York, this is the best pizza that Houston has to offer.
  66. Stick to Fuzzy's on Kirby if you want a good pizza.
  67. Such yummy food, and so much of it!
  68. Lasagna is delicious
  69. good italian pizza at high price
  70. Straight-up, darn good pizza.
  71. Best NY pizza outside out NY and Vinny and Franky are awsome
  72. This was the best pizza I had eaten in Houston to date.
  73. am from New York, and this is by far the best pizza that I have had since moving here.
  74. (Hot enough that you have to bite into it c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y; plenty of yummy cheese and not too much sauce; tasty crust that isn't overly crispy!)
  75. Have always enjoyed the food here until the other night when we were refused service.
  76. Get a big slice of cheese pizza and watch a game on ESPN.
  77. These guys make the best pizza in Houston, and also some fantastic entrees, as good as any Italian restaurant in Houston.
  78. But the parts are all right there: the crust is excellent, perfectly thin and with the right snap; the sauce and cheese are the correct amount, and in proportion; and the taste and texture are accurately delicate.
  79. Hands down the best pizza in the city.
  80. liked the pizza but i thought it was kinda expensive.
  81. The crust is perfect, very crunchy and doesn't flop in the middle like most pizza out there and the sauce is what pizza sauce is supposed to taste like.
  82. The salads are great, as are the pasta dishes.
  83. The pizza is awesome!
  84. Salad and garlic bread are included with all the entrees and the food is so very good for the price.
  85. We found the service to be rude, the atmosphere/place wasn't nice at all, it was expensive and the pizza was average at best.
  86. An Upstate New Yorker displaced in Texas, I have made it my mission to find the best pizza in town.
  87. My kids, born and raised in Houston, knew nothing about good pizza, all they ever tried was Pizza Hut and those other places which I don't like.
  88. Best NYC style pizza in H-town
  89. Being a native NYer living in TX, I thought I'd have to book a plane ticket every time I got a craving for good pizza.
  90. Comon, it cost less than a dollar or two to make that pizza, the box was probably more expensive than the pizza.
  91. The entrees are also very authentic and tasty.
  92. My wife and I were expecting great things after seeing Romano's ranked as one of the best pizza's in town.
  93. It's not quite as good as a good NYC pizza; the sauce needs a little boost, maybe oregano, and the cheese or sauce is missing a little tang, or at least is only inconsistently achieving it.
  94. With that said, if you want really good, in my opinion the best pizza I've tried in all of the greater Houston area, head to Romano's.
  95. It's easily one of the five best pizzas (#3 or #4) I've had since leaving New York for college, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
  96. So all in all, for those who might be confused as to why there might be a few questionable reviews, check it out for yourself, and you'll see that like the other 99.99% of people who visit Romano's, you'll experience some of the best food Houston has to o
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Everything I've tried on their menu is really good.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. These guys make the best pizza in Houston, and also some fantastic entrees, as good as any Italian restaurant in Houston.
  2. great foodie place.
  3. O.K. - So Star delivers, but if you REALLY want good quality pizza or fresh from an Italian kitchen pasta dishes, Romano's is the place to go!
  4. not necessarily a romantic place but a good place to hang out with friends and eat some pie.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. It's a cozy, friendly place that I return to again and again.
service
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. Outside dining is nice at night or in the day for people watching!
  2. Wonderful fresh pasta and warm welcome from staff.
  3. So all in all, for those who might be confused as to why there might be a few questionable reviews, check it out for yourself, and you'll see that like the other 99.99% of people who visit Romano's, you'll experience some of the best food Houston has to o
  4. Have always enjoyed the food here until the other night when we were refused service.
  5. the service is great, i've never had a bad experience there.
  6. This place is family owned and the people are very nice.
  7. The staff is friendly and remembers you after just a few visits.
  8. We found the service to be rude, the atmosphere/place wasn't nice at all, it was expensive and the pizza was average at best.
  9. Very friendly service too!
  10. service with a smile with very friendly owners and wait staff
  11. There were quite a few tables with people still eating and they refused to let us sit to enjoy our meal.
  12. It's a cozy, friendly place that I return to again and again.
value
50.0% positive
  1. We found the service to be rude, the atmosphere/place wasn't nice at all, it was expensive and the pizza was average at best.
  2. Huge slices, fresh ingredients and reasonable prices (a heck of a lot cheaper than going to New York).
  3. good italian pizza at high price
  4. the food is excellent , the lasagna is a great price , it comes with a salad and bread ,
  5. Salad and garlic bread are included with all the entrees and the food is so very good for the price.
  6. Comon, it cost less than a dollar or two to make that pizza, the box was probably more expensive than the pizza.
  7. The pastas looked a bit pricey for a casual joint.
  8. So, all in all, over price average pizza with a bad attitude.
  9. Yes a little more expensive than what I'm use to.
  10. liked the pizza but i thought it was kinda expensive.
  11. Super food at great prices at their new location on Memorial Drive!
  12. But then a picasso is more expensive than a velvet elvis painting.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/10/12

This strip mall pizza joint is a great

by Mai Pham , Citysearch Contributor

This strip mall pizza joint is a great family place for solid pizza. Romano may be there at the counter with a smile. Unpretentious & solid

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/11/11

Good Food.

by Spartap

The lunch specials are great, they come with lots of food and are very tasty. You can call in your order before hand and pick it up!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/24/10

best new york style pizza.. never mind, best pizza!

by monicabrae

i've been here for a year and had trouble finding authentic pizza in houston.... and this place rocks. great food, reasonable price, new york friendliness. really! : ) that's a good thing! : )

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/29/09

New York Style fo sho

by AngelaAngela

They make the pizza in front of you, so you know it's fresh. I love it here b/c they are the only ones who put enough sauce in the pizza to satisfy my taste! yum yum yum...

  • Pros: Plenty of parking space, pizza consistently good
  • Cons: nothing!
2 Star Rating: Below Average

07/05/09

Time for change

by nupers

The pizza sauces need to be updated for sure, they taste like they came out of the can to the pizza, they need more flavor, garlic, oregano etc

  • Pros: good location
  • Cons: pizza sauces

The Details on Romano Flying Pizza

Place Categories:

  • best new york style pizza
  • love friendly place
  • perfect crispy crust
  • fantastic fresh pasta
  • love romano
  • big single slice
  • really good everything
  • great service
  • likes other standard italian dishes
  • love ny pizza
  • great prices
  • fabulous red sauce
  • very authentic entrees
  • incredible garlic bread
  • delicious lasagna
  • fast shop
  • great pasta dishes
  • bad pizza
  • great vinny
  • big fan
  • like good pizza tastes
  • not nice atmosphereplace
  • best food
  • great salads
  • love baked ziti

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