Where to Enjoy the Best Pasta in Houston

These Houston restaurants are dishing out some of the best cacio e pepe, carbonara, bolognese, gnocchi, and fancy truffle-topped pasta dishes in the city

Houston has plenty of restaurants slinging incredible Italian dishes, particularly after the surge of Italian restaurants that opened in 2023. But sometimes, the best pasta comes from unexpected places. Though there are plenty of Italian mainstays where pasta is absolutely essential, several restaurants in the Houston area, including Nobie’s, Better Luck Tomorrow, and Bludorn have excited diners with their takes on this comforting dish despite not being considered traditionally Italian. If in search of a bowl of pasta that will bring you to your knees, here’s a roundup of some of the most captivating pasta dishes in the Houston area right now.