About Us

Buon Giorno! We invite you to join us on a great culinary journey through the delights of Italian cuisine! 

The Nundini Chef’s Table is Houston’s destination for authentic Italian food and products.  Nestled in an unassuming warehouse in the Heights, the Chef’s Table transports you to the streets of Italy.  Get true Italian food in our full-service restaurant, featuring dishes from many regions in Italy.  Or take a stroll through our shop, and purchase the very products used to make your delicious meal.  

Offering a vast selection of wine from every region in Italy, the choice is yours as to what part of Italy you wish to visit today.  Indulge in the rich flavors of our Homemade Gelato and Sorbetto.  Come to the Chef’s Table, where every day is like a trip to Italy with all your friends and family.

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Menu

Lunch
Dinner

LUNCH MENU

APPETIZERS

start off with one of our winning appetizers

BRUSCHETTA

italian bread toasted & infused with garlic, topped with diced tomatoes,basil & drizzled with e.v.o.o

11

CALAMARI FRITTI

calamari rings & tentacles fried to perfection, served with our spicy marinara.

15

EGGPLANT FRIES

eggplant spears breaded & fried to perfection,served with our inhouse made parmigiano-garlic aioli

10

CAPRESE

fresh mozzarella,tomatoes & basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, garnished balsamic glaze.

13

SANDWICHES

all server on our in-house made bread with a side of french fries
enjoy with a side of our delicious eggplant fries for just $2 more

MEATBALL

our in-house made italian meatballs,melted provolone,zesty marinara, & italian seasonings

15

SAUSAGE & PEPPER

sausage with freshly roasted green peppers & onions

15

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

our delicious chicken cutlets topped with pomodoro sauce & mozzarella cheese

16

SICILIAN STEAK

sauteed steak, melted provolone, sauteed onions & sauteed mushrooms

18

PARMA

prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil.

15

GENOVA

genoa salami, spring mix, tomatoes, provolone cheese, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil.

15

CAPRESE

fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil.

13

NEW ORLEANS

salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, olive salad mix.

15

BOLOGNA

mortadella, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, spring mix, salt, pepper, extra virgin oilve oil.

13

KENTURKEY

turkey, mayo, dijon, spring mix, sweet pickles, provolone, tomatoes, onions.

12

GRILLED VEGGIE

roasted peppers, zucchini, eggplant, artichokes, extra virgin olive oil.

13

SOUP AND SALADS

add chicken 5 add shrimp 7

MINESTRONE

fresh locally grown vegetables combined with an old tuscan recipe

cup 6 bowl 8

SOUP OF THE DAY

be sure to ask your server bout today's selection

cup mkt bowl mkt

WEDGE SALAD

crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce,grape tomatoes,red onions,blue cheese dressing,crispy pancetta & finished with our rich balsamic glaze

12

HOUSE SALAD

spring mix,roma tomatoes,red radish tossed in our lemon vinaigrette

10

CAESAR SALAD

romaine tossed with parmigiano-reggiano,muddled anchovies,garlic,egg yolk,e.v.o.o,lemon juice & croutons

11

PASTA BOWLS

add chicken 5 add shrimp 7

FETTUCCINE ALLA PANNA

hand made egg fettuccine folded into a delicate creamy parmigiano reggiano sauce

13

SAN MARINO

penne pasta sauteed in e.v.o.o with artichokes,roasted garlic & mushrooms,all in a fresh tomato sauce

14

LINGUINE CON PESTO

linguine pasta tossed with crushed garlic,pinenuts,basil leaves,parmigiano-reggiano blended with e.v.o.o

12

PENNE SUGO ROSA

short cut tube pasta with a pink creamy tomato sauce

13

SPAGHETTI

long cut spaghetti pasta cooked al dente & prepared in the way of one of the choices above

pomodoro 12 meatballs 15 meat sauce 15 alio e olio 10

WOOD STONE PIZZA

personal size 12"

MARGHERITA

tomatoes,mozzarella & basil

15

PUGLIESE

tomatoes,mozzarella & carmelized onion

15

NAPOLETANA

tomatoes,mozzarella,capers & oregano

15

DANTE'S INFERNO

tomatoes,mozzarella,spicy salami,mushroom,bell peppers,onion,olives & peperoncino

17

CARNIVORE

tomatoes,mozzarella,spicy salami,ham,speck & italian sausage

17

BUFALA

tomatoes,imported bufala mozzarella & basil

19

ENTREES

comes with one choice of sides

PARMIGIANA

our famous tomato sauce,lightly fried protein of your choice & topped with mozzarella cheese baked

chicken 15 veal 18 eggplant 13

PICATTA

protein of your choice sautéed in a lemon garlic white wine butter sauce & capers

chicken 15 veal 18

MARSALA

protein of your choice sauteed in a marsala wine sauce with sliced mushrooms

chicken 15 veal 18

CHICKEN MILANESE

chicken breast & lightly flattened,dipped in beaten egg,then into a breadcrumb mixture & fried in butter

16

TAGLIATA

8 oz of entrecote beef grilled to perfection,then finished with a red wine pan sauce

22

SIDES

small house salad,pasta,grilled mixed vegetables,sauteed spinach, asparagus, truffle french fries

DINNER MENU

ANTIPASTI

INSALATA DI POLPO

grilled octopus over a bed of spring mix salad topped with black olives & boiled potatoes.

16

CALAMARI FRITTI

calamari rings & tentacles fried to perfection, served with our spicy marinara.

15

COZZE ALLA LIVORNESE

fresh maine mussels steamed & sauteed with a livornese sauce

18

BURRATA PUGLIESE CON POMODORINI

fresh burrata cheese served over confit tomatoes & endives drizzled with balsamic reduction

16

FRITTO MISTO DI PESCE E VERDURE

calamari,shrimp,zucchini,& artichokes fried to perfection & served with a spicy marinara

18

ANTIPASTO ALLA ITALIANA

assortment of dop italian cold cuts & fresh\aged imported cheese with giardiniera

23

CARPACCIO DI MANZO

thinly sliced raw prepared beef over fresh arugula topped with shaved parmigian reggiano & drizzled with a balsamic reduction

15

BRUSCHETTA TRADIZIONALE

italian bread toasted, infused with fresh garlic, topped with diced roma tomatoes, basil & drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

11

CAPRESE

fresh mozzarella,tomatoes & basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

13

enjoy it with fresh imported bufala mozzarella

18

INSALATE E ZUPPE

add chicken 5 add shrimp 7

SOUP OF THE DAY

be sure to ask your server about today's selection

cup mkt bowl mkt

MINESTRONE CUP 6 BOWL 8

fresh locally grown vegetables combined with an old tuscan recipe

cup 6 bowl 8

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce tossed with parmigiano-reggiano, muddled anchovies,garlic,egg yolk,extra virgin olive oil,lemon juice & croutons

for one 13 for two 18

add chicken 5 or shrimp 7

HOUSE SALAD

spring mix,roma tomatoes,red radish tossed in our lemon vinaigrette dressing

12

add chicken 5 or shrimp 7

5

GREEK SALAD

spring mix & romaine topped with crumbled feta cheese,diced tomatoes,green bell pepper,pitted kalamatas & cucumber tossed in an infused extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette

13

add chicken 5 or shrimp 7

SHEPHERD SALAD

mixed green salad topped with toasted walnuts,sundried tomatoes,shaved ricotta salata & tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette dressing

13

add chicken

5

or shrimp

7

WOOD STONE PIZZA

all pizzas are 14" with a touch of extra virgin olive oil

MARGHERITA

fresh tomatoes,mozzarella & basil

18

PUGLIESE

tomatoes,mozzarella & carmelized onion

18

NAPOLETANA

tomatoes,mozzarella,capers & oregano

18

CONTADINA

cream,mozzarella,potatoes,pancetta & rosemary

21

CARNIVORE

tomatoes,mozzarella,spicy salami,ham,speck & italian sausage

25

BUFALA

tomatoes,imported bufala mozzarella & basil

25

VEGETARIANA

tomatoes,mozzarella,zucchini,onion,mushroom,eggplant,bell peppers,basil & artichoke

19

DANTE'S INFERNO

tomatoes,mozzarella,spicy salami,mushroom,bell peppers,onion,olives & peperoncino

21

QUATTRO STAGIONI

tomatoes,mozzarella,mushrooms,olives,ham & artichokes

20

EMILIANA

tomatoes,mozzarella,arugula,shaved parmesan & prosciutto di parma

20

PICASSO

tomatoes,spinach,mozzarella,arugula,spicy salami & egg

19

CALZONE

fresh ricotta cheese & mozzarella

17

PRIMI PIATTI

FUSILLI SAN MARINO

corkscrew shaped pasta sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with artichokes,roasted garlic & mushrooms all in a freshly prepared tomato basil sauce

19

add chicken 5 or shrimp 7

CAPPELLETTI ALLA ROSTICIANA

hand made fresh cappelletti noodles stuffed with ground short rib meat served in a rich & savory demi glace sauce

20

FETTUCCINE ALLA PANNA

hand made egg fettuccine folded into a delicate creamy parmigiano reggiano sauce

17

SPAGHETTI ALLO SCOGLIO

reef style spaghetti with fresh caught clams,mussels,calamari & shrimp in a light fresh marinara sauce

28

PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU

homemade fresh pappardelle noodle sauteed in a bolognese sauce

19

RISOTTO AL FUNGHI PORCINI

creamy italian carnaroli risotto with imported porcini mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, a touch of onions & garlic

24

RISOTTO FRUTTI DI MARE

creamy carnaroli risotto with fresh caught shrimp,calamari,mussels,clams & scallops in a creamy white wine sauce with a hint of spice

32

PENNE CON SALSICCIA E PESTO

short cut penne pasta tossed with crumbled fennel sweet italian sausage, & in a creamy pistachio & almond pesto reduction

18

SPAGHETTI ALL' AMATRICIANA CON POLPETTE

spaghetti with meatballs in a traditional amatrice sauce with extra virgin olive oil,guanciale,onions,crushed red pepper & imported san marzano tomatoes

18

TRENETTE CON PESTO GENOVESE

trenette pasta tossed with crushed garlic,pinenuts,basil leaves,parmigiano reggiano & percorino sardo all blended with extra virgin olive oil

18

SECONDI PIATTI

all secondi piatti are served with side house salad

AGNELLO SCOTTADITO

grilled lamb chops are called scottadito (finger burning) because you won't wait for them to cool before you dig in, with a side of tasty garlic rosemary potatoes

38

CAPESANTE ALLA NUNDINI

pan seared sea scallops with sauteed shrimp & served over a bed of creamy carnaroli risotto

35

GAMBERONI ADRIATICA

grilled shrimp skewered over a bed of carnaroli asparagus risotto

33

VITELLO ALLA MILANESE

breaded veal chop frenched & served with truffle french fries

30

TAGLIATA ALLA FIORENTINA

tuscan seasoned angus ribeye (12oz), grilled,then sliced & served with garlic rosemary potatoes

42

SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO OSCAR

sauteed veal topped with a crown of crab meat & fontina in a pinot grigio demi glace wine sauce & served with a fire grilled seasonal vegetables

32

FILETTO AL PEPE

angus filet (8oz) coated with crushed black pepper, iron skillet seared in brown butter, finished in a creamy flambeed bourbon sauce served with seasonal vegetables

36

DOLCI

end your experience with something breathtaking

CANNOLI ALLA SICILIANA

pastry shell stuffed with ricotta flavored with vanilla bean & chocolate shavings or dried candied fruit, then lightly dusted with powdered sugar

8

TRE DELIZIE DI GELATO

three individual ramekins with a ball of our award-winning house-made gelato (vanilla bean, triple chocolate, & sicilian pistachio)

10

CREAM CATALANA

spanish style custard topped with torched turbinado sugar,fresh seasonal berries & a leaf of mint

10

TIRAMISU

lady fingers soaked in coffee & rum, layered in mascarpone cream & topped with cocoa powder

11

BAMBINI

kids 12 years old and under

MACARONI & CHEESE

pennette pasta in a rich cheesy alfredo sauce

8

TENDERS

oven baked chicken nuggets

8

PIZZA

small thin crust cheese or pepperoni pizza

8

VEGGIE

small steamed mixed vegetable platter (carrots,green beans,broccoli,yellow squash)

8

CATERING MENU


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