From Phoenix roots to a Houston hearth, Angie’s (Pizza) brings the legacy of Bianco-style craftsmanship to 11th Street. Led by Angelo Emiliani, the legendary wood-fired pizza is finding new life in the Heights.
Address: 1002 W. 11th St, Houston, TX 77008
Status: Under construction — opening date TBD
Type: Wood-fired pizzeria, bar, and Italian kitchen
Founders: Angelo & Lucianna Emiliani (of Cafe Louie and Louie’s Italian American)
Trail note: Across from Loro Asian Smokehouse — part of the growing west-11th food corridor.
The Story
After a three-year evolution through Cafe Louie and Louie’s Italian American, siblings Angelo Emiliani is bringing their long-awaited concept, Angie’s Pizza, to the Heights.
Angelo briefly sold his pizzas at Neighbors, a bar and pizza spot nearby. Urban legend has it his recipes still live on in the surprisingly good pies served there today; many locals swear Neighbors (3401 Harrisburg Blvd) still carries a hint of his touch.
What began as a wood-fired pop-up in 2020 — earning rave reviews from critics like Alison Cook — is now finding a permanent home on 11th Street. The restaurant will feature fermented-dough pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven, along with a bar program, seasonal pastas, and a few dishes carried over from their earlier ventures.
What to Expect
Pizzas: A blend of New York and Neapolitan styles — crisp edges, soft centers, and locally sourced flour from Barton Springs Mill.
Pastas & Salads: Handmade, market-driven, and simple — like rigatoni with sausage ragu or ricotta ravioli.
Drinks: A relaxed Italian bar program inspired by southern Italy’s aperitivo culture.
Why It Matters
Angie’s adds another destination-worthy name to 11th Street’s growing food map — one that celebrates craftsmanship, community, and comfort. Its west-11th address places it right along the trail of new culinary energy flowing between Shepherd and Heights Blvd.
“Excited to give y’all the official update: YES, we are opening a restaurant,” the Emilianis posted. “Endlessly grateful for the support throughout the years.”
