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Making History, Then and
Now.
Originally from New York, Frank “Papa”
Azzarelli began his career as an architect for the Brooklyn Bridge, but
he also had a deep passion for cooking - a passion that would become
part of Houston history.
On April 17th 1945, Frank Azzarelli made Bayou City history by opening
up Houston’s first and only Italian restaurant - Azzarelli’s
Spaghetti House - on old Post Oak Road.
Serving up traditional Italian food favorites, the restaurant became an
immediate hit with locals eager for authentic Italian cooking – and was
even frequented by some of the world’s biggest celebrities of the time,
including Bob Hope and Marilyn Monroe.
But as the old saying goes, “all good things must come to and
end,” - and after 20 years of outstanding food and quality service,
Azzarelli’s Spaghetti House came to an end.
But not for long. In 1998, history was made again when
critically-acclaimed chef, Frank Triola (grandson to Frank
Azzarelli), resurrected the legendary Azzarelli’s. From 1998 to 2001, Triola successfully owned and operated Azzarelli’s
at different locations...
receiving many awards and accolades for his food. Including 21 media
write-ups!
And today...
we're here < see map
Visit us in
the Katy / West Houston area - on the corner of I-10 and Barker Cypress.
Azzarelli’s
is back.
And if Papa Azzarelli were here, he’d be proud.
Want a taste of Azzarelli’s past glory? Try Papa Azzarelli’s Mushrooms -
filled with veal and breadcrumbs, topped with Fontina cheese and
finished with lemon-butter basil sauce – they’re just like the ones Papa
use to make. Click here to see our menu! |
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