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Piada Italian Street Food

Restaurant Italian restaurant Catering service Salad shop Pasta shop

Counter-order restaurant serving design-your-own Italian food including wraps, pastas & salads. People often mention time, pasta, great, good, salad, service, Italian, fresh, chicken, nice,


Address

5801 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Website

mypiada.com

Contact

(832) 834-6415

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.4K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10:45 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 10:45 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 10:45 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 10:45 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 10:45 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:45 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:45 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: time (11) pasta (10) great (9) good (8) salad (8) service (7) Italian (7) fresh (7) chicken (7) nice (7)
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  • 4/5 Christopher H. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good chain counter service place like the Italian version of Chipotle or Cava... food can be a bit on the heavy side, but the wraps and greens/grains bowls are a fresh option for a full-filling and guilt free meal. They have Italian sodas in the fountain which is a plus. Nice casual meal.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deep V. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Italian joints i have been to! Hands down, great service. Good prices. They were wrapping my burrito & tortilla got torn somehow, he himself changed the tortilla & gave me a intact piada. They genuinely care for customers. Sauces are good, it can get busy quickly. I’d go again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Blake P. 10 months ago on Google
    Great food and fresh ingredients! The avocado came with a full half of an avocado as well. I suggest going with one of their options as opposed to creating your own the first time. The first time I tried it years ago I created my own pasta and it was just ok. Years later I try again and I love it! Lots of parking and a friendly staff too!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cherina G. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered from here 1 day ago as delivery. Food was really good. Only complaint is that it did not come with a fork or spoon. Extra chicken is needed. You can pay an additional amount to add more. I will add extra next time. Good food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samaria H. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food and nice staff! I've been dining here over the past year and have had great experiences. The food is fresh and not too expensive. $14 for a regular build your own pasta bowl with chicken. I typically mix the Alfredo sauce and the Diavolo sauce. The staff is really nice and interacts with their customers. I look forward to coming here for lunch and getting out of the house while working from home.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ravi T. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried Farmers market and Basil Pesto, they are decent felt the quantity is small for the farmers market that I had to go for another dish 🙂 Wish they had some protein option for vegetarians as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Austin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Piada is a nice place. After passing it on Memorial Drive literally dozens if not hundreds of times, I decided to go in, and I'm glad I did. Piada may be commercial, but it doesn't feel jaded or hyped. Upon arrival, I was assisted by a very nice food preparer who answered my questions about what's available - congenial service, to be sure. My order was a pepperoni pastry stick (not the best description, but delicious, I promise) and a small bowl of penne pasta with various toppings. In addition to regular Pepsi products, they have another fountain tap featuring Piada-branded flavors like orange and berry sodas. The orange was tasty, sort of like an Orangina if you've ever had one of those. The decor of the place is pretty - high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows facing Memorial Drive, with stylish, spacious seating and fixtures. This is a place you could bring a date if you want something nice, but not overly expensive. My personal preferences - and why I didn't give a full 5 stars (I wanted to give 4.5, but that's not possible and 4.4 is the average rating anyway!) - were for the music and the sauce. The music playing over the sound system had a bit of a "bistro/techno" vibe to it. In and of itself, that's not a deal breaker, but so many businesses seem to default to that as background music these days. The origins of Piada are the founder's visits to Italy. Why not Italian standards? Or jazz (smooth or classic)? Regarding the sauce, the pomodoro was good also, but a bit on the sweet side. I prefer my sauces to be saltier. Again, not a deal breaker by any means, and many of you will like the pomodoro, I'm sure. If you go to Piada for the first time, I suggest starting with a small pasta bowl - the serving size is quite ample. If you find that doesn't satisfy you, the regular serving will be more than enough. And don't forget to order a pepperoni stick - I plan on making a meal of several of those the next time I go. I will try the actual piada wraps on another trip. I enjoyed the food so much, I had to say a happy word to the chef, who was actively at work - and, apparently, is the general manager! Well done, sir! Abbondanza!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Julia W. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to Piada numerous times but will not go back to this location. I ordered takeout that my boyfriend picked up; I am unable to leave my home due to COVID and wanted a salad. Upon opening the (very small) salad, the first thing I noticed was that they gave me no dressing. It’s a dry salad. Then, I noticed the brown avocado. Then, I noticed the lack of candied pecans. This was a salad on their menu, not one I made myself. It should be a standard salad for them. I called and spoke to the chef who did not apologize, did not offer to make a new salad, and just refunded me my payment. He took no ownership. The salads I’ve gotten in person have been good, but I am very disappointed by this to go salad, the lack of attention to detail, and the lack of respect by the chef when I called. I likely will not go to Piada on Memorial again due to this experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam B. 2 years ago on Google
    There were items missing from the order but the staff quickly jumped on it. The food was really good. The lobster soup was not great thou with no seen lobster in it but the calamari was delicious so happy I choose that one. 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Empress C. 1 year ago on Google
    Super convenient! I was able to order my food straight from google. GPS got me there in 5 and my food was ready as soon as I walked in. Also, best frickin protein bowl I’ve ever had literally in my whole life. So good. Will be back a few times a week A++

  • 4/5 TTLC 9. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty fast when preorder and then pickup. Usually not too crowded according to my last couple of visits. Good and delicious food options and ok prices. Unrelated and yet related to the location of the restaurant is that there is a big mess on 610/290 so that coming to and leaving may present a bit of challenge in terms of time taken.

  • 5/5 Paulina S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic place if you want Italian food on the go. Also gun friendly, I've walked in with my drop like holster and I still received exceptional service. For some strange reason every time I use a reward, I have their computers freezing up and my checkout time has been as long as 10 minutes before, but they are very nice and courteous and I have no problem being patient when this happens. They are very knowledgeable about what they serve and the food is always fresh and taste great! They are very knowledgeable about what they serve and the food is always fresh and taste great!

  • 5/5 Lou Lou's L. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want a unique place to go for some delicious food, go here! It's Italian street food...what's that? Well, it's a unique combination of flavors in a bowl or on a large tortilla wrap. My boyfriend and I had pasta bowls and could not have ended up with 2 more different flavor profiles if we tried. Both were so good! Definitely going back again 😋

  • 5/5 Alexander C. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow. This place AMAZING. My partner and I drove in from Austin just to try it. We heard they are opening two locations in ATX and San Antonio this year. The manager (Justin) served us and then came out and asked us how it was, delicious, they know! The staff is bilingual which is a plus. Clean dining room & bath rooms.

  • 4/5 Vinny N. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here - trying different things. This place falls into quick food/service ordering if you are short on time. We had spaghetti with grilled chicken, Diavolo penne with Italian sausage, and carbonara angel hair with grilled chicken. We all liked it. Decor is nice, friendly service and prices are reasonable - $12 bowls. Definitely be back when craving some quick pasta.

  • 5/5 Melissa D. 1 year ago on Google
    This was our first visit. Wish we lived closer. The food choices were plentiful. I love that you can make the pasta dish your own way and size. Staff and Chef were so great. Definitely be back when in Houston.

  • 3/5 LisaJ D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was a hot, healthy “fast” food option as opposed to restaurant sit order style. I only deducted stars for the wait in line… this is due to custom orders for each customer in line. Also for not having physical menus or prices posted. I paid $16 for my order, kids meal, and a brownie. Fair pricing based on what I ordered and location.

  • 5/5 Celeste B. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved this place. A friend recommended it to me and I fell in love. The bathrooms are VERY clean. The staff are welcoming and kind. The food variation is amazing and can create different combos. There is something for everyone. (esp. picky eaters) I love the carbonara pasta with the hot fried chicken with all of their cheeses. AMAZING.

  • 5/5 Square Shot p. 2 years ago on Google
    Can’t think of one time that I didn’t enjoy every bite from this place!!!! Great food excellent customer service and the price and portions are both on point. Definitely a go to spot for quality at a great price.

  • 5/5 Niaa D. 11 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing lunch at this location today! Izzy the catering manager was so personable and even helped me create a salad so close to this recently discontinued bacon blue. The team members were fast and didn’t mind all my questions. Might have to make this location a monthly stop :)

  • 5/5 J W. 1 year ago on Google
    legitimately great. love spicy food, so the spicy chicken was a must. Penne pasta, alfredo sauce and spicy chicken. definitely different than what i came in expecting to eat, but very much enjoyed it. ya’ll should do bread sticks or garlic bread too. just a thought.

  • 4/5 Coach S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is very similar to chipotle in terms of concept. When it comes to food selection everything is fresh and some things get whipped up to serve. They have most of the italian selections for pasta. Alfredo sauce, marinara, pesto and all. And there are veggie toppings.

  • 5/5 Laya 10 months ago on Google
    The cashier (I did not get her name!) was very kind to my son and I! Our order was made fresh, this locations wasn’t as seasoned as the one on Fannin but still had a great taste!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Checks
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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