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