Impero Italiano Menu
Discover the authentic charm of Impero Italiano, a beloved Italian eatery located at 14028 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX. Known for its delightful desserts, savory pizzas, and classic Italian dishes, Impero Italiano invites guests to indulge in a truly memorable dining experience.
Reservations are accepted, and takeout options make it easy to enjoy their exquisite menu at home. Highlights include the rich Lasagna with bolognese flavors and hand-tossed Margherita Pizza, topped with fresh basil and creamy buffalo mozzarella, both prepared in a wood-fired oven for that authentic touch.
The atmosphere embraces a casual, family-friendly vibe, with vegan options and an inviting outdoor seating arrangement. Service is attentive, bringing a taste of Italy right to your table. With every bite, you’ll appreciate the quality and authenticity that Impero Italiano is dedicated to bringing to the Houston food scene.
Pizza
Margherita
The real thing from Naples, home made San Marzano DOP premium tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella , fresh basil and EVOO.
Amore carnale
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, Angus ground beef, italian sausage, pepperoni, onions EVOO DOP.
Calabrese
Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella spicy calabrian salami, crushed red peppers and EVOO.
Capricciosa
Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, shaved parmesan.
Puttanesca
Tomato sauce, anchovies, black olive, garlic, oregano and mozzarella cheese.
Positano
Mozzarella, tomato, Bresaola, arugola, Parmigiano flakes, fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella morsels and EVOO
Norma
Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, fried eggplant, salted grated ricotta, EVOO and fresh oregano.
Pernus Crudus
Dop Con Crudo E Rucola Pizza, Mozzarella, fresh cherry tomatoes, rugola, parma prosciutto crudo DOP and EVOO.
Pepperoni
Premium tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, highest quality imported premium italian pepperoni crefted using only the best meatand spices.
Classic Cheese
Home Premium tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella and Evoo. 12"
Carbonara
Pancetta, tomato, egg, mozzarella bufala, black pepper
Vegetarian
Tomato sauce, onions, zucchini, black olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella, grape tomatoes, parmesan shaved and EVOO.
Polpettius
Bolognese sauce, homemade meatballs, Mozzarella cheese, Basil.
Sapore di Mare
Homemade tomato sauce, pomodoro, mozzarella, shrimps, mussels, clams, dry tomatoes.
Spaghetti Meatballs
Pasta with (3) three of our famous Angus beef meatballs in red sauce with parmesan cheese on top.
Ravioli of the Day
Fresh Homemade ravioli served with butter and sage.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini pasta with choice of chicken, shrimps or italian ham, panna sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Arrabbiata Penne Ferrari
Classic Italian Dish made with tomato sauce, chicken, hot peppers, EVO , garlic and parsley. Gluten Free available.
Impero 2
Spaghetti with seafood medley, shrimps, in our evoo, garlic, italian parsley, white wine and cherry tomatoes sauce. *Gluten Free available.
Pesto Genovese
Fettucini with chicken or shrimps served with our homemade pesto sauce.
Lasagna Bolognese
Fresh lasagna with our famous Bolognese Ragu.
Spaghetti cacio e pepe
the original spaghetti cacio e pepe with pecorino and black pepper.
Gnocchi salsiccia e funghi
Homemade potato dumplings served with our popular Italian cream sausage, mushrooms and parmesan cheese.
Impero
Spaghetti with clams, white wine sauce, garlic and Italian parsley.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Spaghetti, anchovies, cappers, black olives, grape tomatoes and italian Parsley.
Alfa GT
Spaghetti with garlic, Evoo, chili peppers and Italian Parsley.
Pasta
White Pizza
Sorrentina
Fior di latte, Sorrento walnut kernels, provolone, lemon peel, truffle oil, marinated baby artichoke hearts, and EVOO.
Bronte Oro Verde
Mozzarella & Burrata cheese, heavy cream, mortadella bologna and grated Bronte Pistacchio.
4 formaggi
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Goat Cheese, Provolone, Smoked Mozzarella, shaved Parmesan, EVOO and Fresh Basil.
Focaccina Bread
Our fabulos focaccina bread with garlic, mozzarella, Evoo, and Italian seasoning.
O' Sole Mio
Half Calzone filled with mozzarella cheese, calabrese salame, and mozzarella cheese, half pizza topped with Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, provolone, grape tomatoes, fiordilatte cheese, basil, parmesan shaved and EVOO.
Pestonious Tuscan Chicken
Pesto & spinach sauce, provolone, mozzarella & smoked scamorza, tuscan grilled chicken strips & EVOO.
Costantino
Italian Ham, mushrooms, mozzarella and fontina cheese, truffle oil and parmesan shaved.
Bruschetta
3 Homemade bread slices topped with grape tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, oregano and EVOO from Sicily.
Impepata Napoletana
Fresh mussels delicately sauteed with lemon zest, black pepper, white wine sauce, garlic and EVOO, served with toasted bread and lemon slices.
Arancini
2 lightly fried large breaded rice filled with parmesan, mozzarella, beef and tomato sauce served with spicy marinara sauce.
Impero Meatballs
4 Our famous Angus beef meatballs served with our special red tomato sauce, topped with parmesan grated and Italian parsley.
Tagliere Impero
Prosciutto Parma, Bresaola,Italian Ham,Salame Toscano,Mortadella.Mozzarelline cherry cheese,Provolone, Burrata.Acacia honey, focaccina bread, amarena black cherry Italian jam.
Carpaccio crudo
Prosciutto crudo di Parma, burrata cheese, arugula salad, parmesan shaved and EVOO.
Appetizers
Soup and Salad
Caprese Salad
Sliced tomato with mozzarella and a drizzling of balsamic vinegar reduction, EVOO and fresh basil.
Cesare Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan served with our caesar dressing.
Minestrone Toscano
Classic Italian Soup served with fresh vegetable medley of the day.
Impero Salad
Seasonal greens, grape tomatoes, Sicilian-citrus fruits, cheese of the day, onions, Evoo and Balsamic vinegar of Modena.
Kids Cheese pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese. 8"
Kids Pasta with butter and parmesan cheese
Milk
Milk
Juicy
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Tomato sauce, cheese and pepperoni. 8"
Kid's Menu 10 & Under
Drinks
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola's crisp, refreshing taste has stood the test of time since 1886. These carefully crafted soft drinks are meant to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Pop open a Coca-Cola soda for a taste experience like no other. The familiar fizz and caffeine create an instant magic moment. Refreshing the world for over 130 years, Coca-Cola brings people together and spreads optimism wherever it goes. Find your magic and make life delicious with an ice-cold Coca-Cola.
Sprite
Sprite's cool and crisp lemon-lime flavor will keep you invigorated and inspired. You know why? Because Sprite keeps it real just like you when pursuing your passions. No caffeine. Just you, an iconic flavor, and whatever you can think of next.
Diet Coke
Enjoy a break with Diet Coke, the perfect no-sugar, no-calorie companion. With its bold taste and distinctive blend of flavors, Diet Coke is an everyday hero when it comes to refreshing your day. Every sip of Diet Coke delivers the same great taste that's delighted fans for over 40 years. When you want a sugar-free soda that doesn't sacrifice on taste, reach for a Diet Coke.
Acqua Naturale Panna or Surgiva
Panna or Surgiva
Acqua San Pellegrino or Surgiva
small bottle
Polara Siciliana
sicilian drinks choice of mandarine, aranciata, gassosa, pomegrane,chinotto
Birra Peroni
Birra Moretti
Cannolo Siciliano
Our authentic and real fresh cannolo (plain )with goat ricotta imported from Sicily served with candied orange or lemon peel.
Mini Cannoli Siciliani
Two mini cannoli filled with goat ricotta imported from Sicily.
Pizza Nutella
Served with Italian nutella, powder sugar and nuts.
Dessert
Impero Wine Bottle
Bottle Montepulciano
Fruity with a touch of spice, food pairing pasta with meat, cheese.
Bottle SanGiovese
Well made, fruity Sangiovese. Plums and soft cherry with a touch of savory. Food paired Pasta with tomatoes sauces, and meet and cheese board.
Bottle Cabernet
Intense, dry generous and harmonious, food paired red and white meat or with hard cheese.
Bottle Merlot
Intense, winey and fragrant dry and pleasant Food pairing white and red meat, cheese.
Tinazzi Corvina
Ripasso Valpolicella
Bottle Tinazzi
Baby Amarone Tinazzi Corvina
Chianti Rigoletto Wine
Bottle Chianti
Well balanced, flavors of plum, cherry and red fruit. Excellent with appetizers and meats.
Bottle
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Prosecco DOC
Prosecco Costaross Serena DOC Bottle
Good Intensity, fresh and elegant soft on the palate and pleasantly sugary. Excellent as an aperitif or with starters.
French fries
Mushrooms Saut
Broccoli sautee
Sides
Moscato Rose'
Moscato Bottle
Gift card
Gift card
Wine and Oil
Olio Extra Vergine D'Oliva Biologico
from our sicily area, this is the best EVOO .
Nero D'Avola DOC
Sicily's top red wine grape. It is the most important red wine, named after Avola in the far south east coast of Sicily. Ruby red color winy, fruity,strongly reminescent of blackberries, dry flavor, slightly acid,fwarm full bodied.
Chianti Classico DOCG 2021
Dry red wine made only in a special part of Tuscany,This Chianti Classico DOCG is among the most coveted wines of the world. it is characterized in their youth floral and cinnamon spicy bouquet.
Falanghina Benevento
A stunning white wine derived from the Falanghina grape,it has a straw yellow color extremely fruity and floreal aromas with hints of Acacia .
Asti Spumante DOCG
Sparkling white Italian wine produced throughout southeastern Piedmont Asti town. made from moscato white grape it is sweet and low alcohol .
Fabbri Amarena
Amarena Fabbri Italian cake
Fraccaro Pistacchio
Colomba with Pistacchio and Chocolate Glaze.
Fraccaro Limone
Artisan Colomba di Pasqua with Lemon Cream Filling with Chocolate Glaze.
Dolce & Gabbana mini colomba
Fiasconaro D&G Almond colomba 3.5 oz