Taverna Pizzeria and Risottoria a Houston Restaurant Weeks Participant By FOX 26 Houston staff Published August 2, 2016 FOX 26 Houston Facebook Twitter Print Email Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the U.S. for dining out. Taverna Pizzeria and Risottoria opened in Houston on June 4 and it is becoming popular with Houston-area residents who are craving pasta, pizza, risotto and more.