Best Pizza &

Italian Restaurant in

Midtown Houston

We serve handmade New York-style pizza and authentic Italian food made from scratch daily, right here in Midtown Houston. Available for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering.

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Established 1978

Serving Houston Since 1978

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Houston's Largest NY Slices

Giant pizza by the slice, served fresh

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New York-Style Pizza

Authentic · Hand-tossed · Made Fresh Daily

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Fresh Italian Food. No Shortcuts.

No Seed Oils · No Additives

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1660 FM 646 Rd #C

League City, Texas 77573

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LIMITED TIME SPECIALS

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen | Midtown - Pizza Deals & Specials

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Fresh, Made-From-Scratch Italian Food & New York-Style Pizza in Midtown Houston

We use premium ingredients in everything we make — from imported Sicilian extra virgin olive oil to fresh, high quality produce and house-made recipes prepared daily.

No seed oils. No additives. No shortcuts. Just real Italian flavor.

Russo's is your go-to for authentic New York-style pizza and Italian favorites in Midtown Houston. Here's what we're known for:

  • New York-Style Pizza: hand-tossed, 24-hour dough, made fresh daily
  • Pizza By The Slice: hot, fast, and ready
  • Italian Classics: Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Shrimp Scampi
  • House-Made Desserts: including our signature tiramisu

✔ Gluten-Free Pizza & Pasta  • ✔ Vegan  • ✔ Halal Options Available

The Russo family promise since 1978:

If it isn't fresh, don't serve it.

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Russo's menu offers New York-style pizza and Italian classics — gluten-free, vegan & Halal.

Caprese salad: sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a white platter, drizzled with oil and balsamic glaze.
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Fettuccine Alfredo pasta in a creamy white sauce, topped with chopped parsley, served in a green bowl.
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Order directly from Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen for the best experience. Earn free food with our rewards program and enjoy faster takeout and delivery service from our Midtown Houston location on Gray Street.

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Affordable Lunch Specials

Lunch Specials Near Midtown Houston, Texas

📞 Give us a Call to Reserve a Table Today! (713) 533-1140

Affordable lunch specials served fast and fresh every day. Ideal for office workers, shoppers, and locals in Midtown and Downtown Houston.

  • Pizza by the slice combos
  • Pasta lunch specials
  • Salads & Soup of the day
  • Dine in, takeout, or delivery
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HAPPY HOUR

Slice Into Happy Hour

Join us at our Midtown location Monday – Sunday, 11 AM – 6 PM for happy hour deals available on indoor seating and our outdoor patio. Book your happy hour party with us today.

Draft Beer

32 oz · domestic & local craft on tap

$6
Giant Cheese Pizza Slice

Hand-tossed New York-style

$5
Buffalo Wings · 5 pc

Choice of mild, medium, or hot sauce

$6

AFFORDABLE CATERING & EVENTS

Catering, Group Dining, & Events at Russo's

Corporate lunches, birthday dinners, family celebrations, full-event catering — any size, any occasion at our Midtown Houston location on Gray Street.

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What We Cater

Pizza & Italian Corporate Catering

Fresh, made-to-order Italian catering for corporate offices, team lunches, birthday parties, school fundraisers, and private celebrations. Fresh NY-style pizza, pasta, salads, garlic bread, and desserts — all made to order.

Pizza Trays (Cheese, Pepperoni, Specialty)

Pasta Trays (Alfredo, Vodka, Lasagna)

Fresh Salads & Sides

Individual Lunch Boxes

Party Packages for Groups

Easy ordering for 10–50+ guests. Pickup or delivery available.

Need Help? Call us for Custom Catering Orders at (713) 533-1140

Book Now. Party Later.

Group Dining & Private Events at Russo's

Our Gray Street location features a dining room that can accommodate groups of 10 to 150 guests with indoor/outdoor patio.

Need semi-private or reserved seating? Call us and let's plan your menu, timing and setup.

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Fundraising Opportunities

Support Our Community, One Slice at a Time - Fundraising

Russo's supports local schools, teams, and organizations with simple fundraisers. Gather your supporters, enjoy handcrafted pizza and Italian classics, and watch your cause grow.

Visit Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen - Midtown, Houston

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen is a popular pizza and Italian restaurant in Midtown Houston, Texas. Located on Gray Street in the heart of Midtown.


Whether you're looking for a relaxed dining experience, ordering takeout, getting delivery, or planning catering, our kitchen is open seven days a week, serving fresh handmade pizza and authentic Italian food the way it was always meant to be made.


We serve Midtown, Downtown Houston, Montrose, Fourth Ward, EaDo, the Museum District, and the Texas Medical Center area.

ADDRESS

306 Gray St

Houston, Texas 77002

PHONE

Call us at (713) 533-1140

SUN – THU

11 AM – 10 PM

FRI – SAT

11 AM – 11 PM

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen is a popular pizza and Italian restaurant in Midtown Houston, Texas. Located on Gray Street in the heart of Midtown.


Whether you're looking for a relaxed dining experience, ordering takeout, getting delivery, or planning catering, our kitchen is open seven days a week, serving fresh handmade pizza and authentic Italian food the way it was always meant to be made.


We serve Midtown, Downtown Houston, Montrose, Fourth Ward, EaDo, the Museum District, and the Texas Medical Center area.

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RUSSO'S STORY

Authentic Italian Since 1978

Chef Anthony Russo founded Russo's New York Pizzeria in 1978 with a simple mission — bring the authentic flavors of New York-style pizza and Italian cooking to Houston. Over four decades later, that mission hasn't changed.


Every recipe is made from scratch using imported Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, fresh produce, and house-made dough prepared daily. No seed oils. No additives. No shortcuts.

45+

Years in Business

30+

Locations Nationwide

1978

Where It All Began

★4.5

Average Google Rating

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the best pizza near me in Midtown Houston?

    Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen on Gray Street serves authentic New York-style pizza in Midtown Houston using fresh handmade dough, imported Sicilian olive oil, fresh mozzarella, and scratch-made family recipes. Guests can enjoy dine-in, takeout, pizza delivery, or late-night slices near Downtown Houston, Montrose, EaDo, and the Museum District.

  • Where can I find the best Italian restaurant near me in Midtown Houston?

    Located at 306 Gray St, Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen is a popular Italian restaurant in Midtown Houston known for scratch-made pasta, handmade pizza, fresh salads, calzones, Italian entrées, and house-made sauces prepared daily. We serve Midtown, Downtown Houston, Montrose, Fourth Ward, and nearby neighborhoods with dine-in, delivery, takeout, and catering available.

  • Does Russo's Midtown offer pizza delivery and takeout?

    Yes. Russo’s Midtown Houston offers pizza delivery and takeout throughout Midtown Houston, Downtown Houston, Montrose, Fourth Ward, EaDo, the Museum District, and parts of the Texas Medical Center area. Guests can order New York-style pizza, pasta, salads, wings, desserts, and Italian favorites directly online for faster service and rewards points.

  • Do you offer Italian catering near Midtown Houston?

    Yes. We provide pizza and Italian catering in Midtown Houston for office lunches, corporate meetings, birthday parties, school events, private gatherings, and family celebrations. Catering options include New York-style pizza, pasta trays, salads, garlic bread, desserts, and Italian entrées made fresh daily from our Midtown Houston kitchen.

  • Do you offer lunch specials near Midtown Houston?

    Yes. Russo’s Midtown Houston serves fresh lunch specials daily featuring pizza by the slice, pasta dishes, salads, soup, and quick lunch combinations for Midtown professionals, Downtown Houston offices, Museum District visitors, and nearby residents. Lunch is available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery from our Gray Street location.

  • Do you serve Halal and Gluten-Free options at Russo's Midtown?

    Yes. Russo’s Midtown Houston offers Halal-friendly menu items along with a dedicated gluten-free menu featuring gluten-free pizza, pasta, salads, and Italian dishes prepared fresh to order. Vegan-friendly options are also available for guests looking for dietary-friendly Italian dining in Midtown Houston.

  • Where can I get pizza by the slice near me in Houston?

    Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen serves fresh New York-style pizza by the slice daily in Midtown Houston. Located on Gray Street near Downtown Houston, we offer giant pizza slices, handmade dough, fresh toppings, and quick lunch or late-night dining options for Midtown, Montrose, and nearby Houston neighborhoods.

  • What areas and neighborhoods do you deliver to from Midtown?

    From our Midtown Houston location, we deliver New York-style pizza and Italian food to Midtown, Downtown Houston, Montrose, Fourth Ward, EaDo, the Museum District, and parts of the Texas Medical Center area. Delivery availability may vary by address, traffic, and order volume.

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