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Anthonys New York Italian

Best Italian Restaurant in Houston

Classic New York Italian dining in the heart of River Oaks.

House-made pasta, prime steaks, fresh seafood, live lobster, New York-style pizza, cocktails, wine, and warm hospitality from Chef Anthony Russo.

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River Oaks, Houston

Classic New York Italian with Russo family hospitality.

Fresh Scratch Kitchen

A fresh scratch kitchen built on family recipes, extra virgin olive oil, house-made pasta, New York-style pizza, Italian food, prime steaks, fresh seafood, live lobster, cocktails, wine, and warm hospitality from Chef Anthony Russo in River Oaks, Houston.

Anthonys bar and dining room
River Oaks dining roomClassic New York Italian hospitality

River Oaks, Houston

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Fresh scratch Italian with New York soul.

Anthonys brings the spirit of classic New York Italian dining to River Oaks with no seed oil, extra virgin olive oil, house-made pasta, fresh seafood, prime steaks, New York-style pizza, cocktails, wine, and warm hospitality from Chef Anthony Russo.

Happy hour food

Vegetarian options

Live music

Reservations

Private events

Private dining

No seed oil

Extra virgin olive oil

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Choose your Anthonys evening.

Reservations

Plan lunch, dinner, happy hour, or a celebratory River Oaks evening through OpenTable.

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Main Menu

Explore New York Italian classics, house-made pasta Houston guests remember, seafood, steaks, and pizza.

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Bar & Wine

Cocktails, Italian wines, happy hour Houston energy, and a polished bar for lingering.

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Private Dining

Host private dining River Oaks celebrations, business dinners, wine dinners, and special events.

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Featured Categories

Scratch Italian cooking with steakhouse confidence, seafood polish, and New York soul.

Lobster Fra Diavolo

Live Lobster

Lobster Fra Diavolo

Whole lobster, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, chili, basil, and bucatini pasta.

Mussels Fra Diavolo

From the Sea

Mussels Fra Diavolo

PEI mussels, spicy heirloom tomato broth, white wine, garlic, and fresh basil.

Prime Steaks

Steakhouse

Prime Steaks

Premium cuts with sea salt, olive oil, herbs, and steakhouse River Oaks confidence.

New York Pizza

Pizza Speciali

New York Pizza

Daily dough, premium mozzarella, hand-crushed tomato sauce, and crisp New York-style pizza.

Mezze Maniche Carbonara

Pasta Fresca

Mezze Maniche Carbonara

Farm egg, guanciale, black pepper, Pecorino Romano, and house pasta.

Vodka Chicken Parmesan

Secondi

Vodka Chicken Parmesan

Crispy chicken breast, vodka sauce, mozzarella, basil, and rigatoni.

Bar & Wine

Aperitivo

Bar & Wine

Italian wines, cocktails, happy hour food, and a polished bar for River Oaks nights.

Bar & Wine

Cocktails, wine, happy hour food, and live music for River Oaks nights.

The bar moves from lunch into late dinner with Italian wines, classic cocktails, happy hour Houston favorites, vegetarian options, and the warm energy of a polished New York Italian restaurant Houston can return to often.

La Famiglia

Meet the Family

Anthonys New York Italian is built on the Russo family tradition of hospitality, scratch cooking, and authentic Italian recipes. Led by Chef Anthony Russo, the restaurant brings together decades of experience, family recipes, premium ingredients, and the warm feeling of a true New York Italian table.

Chef Anthony Russo

Meet Chef Anthony Russo

A chef-driven River Oaks dining room shaped by Southern Italian tradition and New York energy.

Born into a family of first-generation Italian-American immigrants, Chef Anthony Russo grew up surrounded by Southern Italian cooking, family tradition, and the kind of hospitality that makes every guest feel at home.

At just 18 years old, Chef Russo opened the first Russo's New York Pizzeria in 1992 with one vision: to bring true New York Italian cuisine, made with fresh, authentic ingredients, to guests around the world.

Today, Chef Russo brings that same passion to Anthonys New York Italian in River Oaks, a fresh scratch kitchen built around pasta, pizza, Italian food, extra virgin olive oil, and family recipes inspired by the great Italian restaurants of New York City.

The Russo family at the olive farm in Partanna, Sicily
The Russo family in the olive groves of Partanna, Sicily, where the extra virgin olive oil tradition behind Anthonys begins.

Russo Family Promise

Imported D.O.P. Sicilian extra virgin olive oil sourced from Sicily, Italy

Estate-aged balsamic vinegar imported from Modena, Italy

Premium tomatoes hand-crushed in-house for pizza sauce, marinara, and Wagyu Bolognese

Fresh buffalo mozzarella made in-house daily

House-made Italian sausage prepared from Chef Russo's family recipe

Handmade fresh pasta including gnocchi, fettuccine, pappardelle, and Wagyu lasagna

Every dish should feel generous, honest, and rooted in the recipes that shaped our family table.
Chef Anthony Russo
Hospitality is the point: a warm room, premium ingredients, and guests who feel like they belong.
The Russo Family Promise

Private Dining

Celebrate at Anthonys

Host private dinners, celebrations, business gatherings, wine dinners, and special events in River Oaks.

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Five-star Google rating

Guests feel the warmth at Anthonys.

The authenticity of the food, the hospitality, the ambiance...all amazing.

Malik H.

Don't forget to save room for dessert because the cake is worth it.

Lex Olson

Enjoyed our 1st visit and we will definitely be back.

Kim Henry

Houston Italian Restaurant

River Oaks Italian dining with a New York soul.

Anthonys New York Italian is an Italian restaurant in Houston serving River Oaks with house-made pasta, New York pizza, fresh seafood, prime steaks, live lobster, cocktails, wine, happy hour, private dining, and a fresh scratch kitchen rooted in Chef Anthony Russo family recipes. Guests visit for Italian fine dining near the Galleria, a Houston Italian steakhouse experience, brick-oven pizza, private events, and extra virgin olive oil traditions from Partanna, Sicily.

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Anthonys New York Italian

3748 Westheimer Rd Suite 100
Houston, TX 77027

(713) 343-3290

3748 Westheimer Rd Suite 100, Houston, TX 77027

Hours

Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Happy hour food daily at the bar and lounge from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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Find us in River Oaks.

Visit Anthonys New York Italian at 3748 Westheimer Rd Suite 100, Houston, TX 77027. Use the map for directions, parking context, and route planning before your reservation.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before dining with us at Anthonys New York Italian.

What type of food does Anthonys New York Italian serve?

Anthonys New York Italian serves elevated Italian cuisine with a New York influence, including antipasti, crudo, organic salads, handmade pastas, fresh seafood, prime steaks, chicken and veal entrées, artisan brick-oven pizzas, and seasonal sides.

Where is Anthonys New York Italian located?

Anthonys New York Italian is located at 3748 Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas, in the River Oaks area.

Do you take reservations?

Yes. Guests can make a reservation through the Reserve button on our website. For special requests, larger parties, or celebrations, we recommend contacting the restaurant directly.

Do you offer private dining?

Yes. Anthonys offers private dining options for celebrations, business dinners, family gatherings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and special occasions. Please contact us for availability, party size, menu options, and booking details.

Does Anthonys have a bar?

Yes. Anthonys features a bar where guests can enjoy wine, cocktails, beer, and drinks before dinner, after work, or alongside their meal.

Do you serve handmade pasta?

Yes. Anthonys offers a variety of handmade and house-style pasta dishes, including bucatini, gnocchi, rigatoni, fettuccine, pappardelle, lasagna, cacio e pepe, vodka sauce pasta, seafood pasta, and classic Italian favorites.

What are some popular starters?

Popular starters include Anthonys Topneck Clams, Mussels Fra Diavolo, Anthonys Bruschetta, Fritto Misto, House-Made Mozzarella Caprese, Prosciutto & Burrata, Truffle Mushroom Arancini, Wagyu Meatballs, Country Olive Bread, and Soup of the Day.

Do you serve fresh seafood?

Yes. The menu includes fresh seafood dishes such as Branzino Piccata, Frutti di Mare, Salmon al Limone Risotto, Risotto Scampi, Bucatini alle Vongole, Mussels Fra Diavolo, Anthonys Topneck Clams, and seasonal seafood specials.

What is the Live Lobster special?

Our Live Lobster special is a weekend feature for two. The dish includes whole lobster, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, chili, basil, and bucatini pasta. Availability and market price may vary.

What does MP mean on the menu?

MP means market price. This usually applies to specialty seafood items, such as live lobster, where pricing may change based on availability and market conditions.

Do you serve steak?

Yes. Anthonys serves premium steak entrées, including Bistecca Tagliata for Two, Prime New York Strip, and Prime Filet.

Do you serve pizza?

Yes. Anthonys serves artisan brick-oven pizzas, including New York Style, Classic Pepperoni, Hot Honey Cup ’N Char Pepperoni, White Truffle Mushroom, Margherita, Prosciutto & Burrata, Sausage & Broccolini, and Vodka Burrata Pepperoni.

What makes your New York Style pizza special?

Our New York Style pizza is made with dough crafted from all-natural flour, fermented for 24 hours for flavor and digestibility, and finished with extra virgin olive oil.

Do you have vegetarian options?

Yes. Vegetarian-friendly options include House-Made Mozzarella Caprese, Truffle Mushroom Arancini, Harvest Caesar, Lemon Arugula Salad, Gnocchi al Caciovallo, Fettuccine Alfredo, Bucatini Pomodoro & Stracciatella, Margherita Pizza, White Truffle Mushroom Pizza, and seasonal sides.

Can you accommodate food allergies?

Please notify your server before ordering if you have a food allergy or dietary restriction. Our menu includes items with gluten, dairy, eggs, seafood, shellfish, and other common allergens, and cross-contact may occur in the kitchen.

Do you have gluten-free options?

Some dishes may be naturally gluten-free or may be modified, but Anthonys is not a gluten-free kitchen. Please ask your server before ordering so we can guide you through the best available options.

Is Anthonys good for date nights and special occasions?

Yes. Anthonys is a great choice for date nights, family celebrations, business dinners, private dining, and special occasions. The menu offers shareable starters, handmade pasta, seafood, steak, brick-oven pizza, and wine-friendly Italian dishes.

Can I order food to go?

Please call the restaurant to confirm current takeout availability, menu options, and pickup timing.

Do menu items and prices change?

Yes. Menu items, pricing, seasonal specials, and market-price seafood may change based on availability and ingredient quality. Please check the current menu or contact the restaurant for the most up-to-date information.

How do I contact Anthonys?

Use the Call, Directions, or Reserve buttons on the website to contact the restaurant, get directions, or make a reservation.

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