Taverna Pizzeria and Risottoria a Houston Restaurant Weeks Participant By FOX 26 Houston staff FOX 26 Houston Published August 2, 2016 1:20 PM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published August 2, 2016 1:20 PM CDT 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.