Nino's, the most refined of Vincent Mandola's trio of Italian eateries sharing a block, focuses on Sicilian specialties, which makes perfect sense. With that charming country house interior and beautiful patio, it's impossible not to think of the stylish Duke of Verdura cavorting around Palermo with Cole Porter and the glitterati in the 1920s. We suggest the carciofi fritti, or fried baby artichokes to start, and the thin, crispy pizzas are, in true Italian style, impossibly fresh and light. The veal dishes are a house specialty, and we have to agree when Nino's says the veal chop is the best in town.
Call it "Mandolaland" — Nino's shares a parking lot with sister restaurants Vincent's and Grappino.
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20 | jun at 12:00 pm
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Jerry & Marvy Finger Lecture: Maude Brown's Baby by Richard Cunningham |
| The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park | |
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20 | jun at 12:00 pm
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Noontime Gallery Talk: "A Closer Look at Things Byzantine" |
| The Menil Collection | |
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20 | jun at 12:00 pm
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Film screening and book signing with Chuck Smith: Forrest Bess: Key to the Riddle |
| The Menil Collection | |
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20 | jun at 1:00 pm
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2013 Houston Summer Boat Show |
| Reliant Center |
