Patrenella's

Established in 1938. We serve traditional Italian dishes using recipes that have been handed down for generations. Our acre wide organic garden supplies the seasonal vegetables and herbs that we use in our dishes, and our menu features steak, chicken, seafood, andpasta. To complement your meal, you can choose from our extensive wine list. We are proud to announce that National Geographics, Food Journeys of a Lifetime, has recognized Patrenellas Italian Ristorante as one of the top 10 kitchen gardens in the WORLD. It recommends that world travelers should visit and indulge in Patrenellas. You should join in too. We look forward to seeing you! In 1938, my father, L.L. Patrenella built this house in which you can now enjoy the food and hospitality of our family. After immigrating to Houston from his native Sicily, he started a grocery store in this neighborhood, it stood a mere block away. He and my mother, Nita, lived behind the store. They were always cooking Italian recipes and giving samples away to the customers. Ive always had a dream for a restaurant that would carry on the traditional good tastes and love of my mother and father. So, my wife Josephine, my son, my daughters, and I have uniquely renovated this house in which I was raised. We have kept it consistently dedicated to the ambiance of the historic Heights and Sixth Ward. The warmth and the great cuisine of the traditional Italian kitchen is presented to you by three generations of the Patrenella family. Please come by and enjoy.