What to order at Coltivare

Must order
Margherita pizza, whichever pasta is on the daily board, the salad from the back garden.
Signature dishes
Wood-fired Margherita pizza, Garden salad
Editor tip
Walk-in only, party of six max. Get there before 6pm or wait an hour.
CuisineItalian, Wood-fired
Price$$
NeighborhoodThe Heights
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Location

Address: 3320 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007

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