HOUSTON LIFE

Published: April 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM

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This Houston restaurant still has food truck prices and is part of Black Restaurant Week Houston…
At Chitalian Pizzeria, owner DeAllen Nettles built a loyal following before turning his concept into a brick-and-mortar in North Houston. The menu? Think Chicago-style pizza, wings, shrimp—and stacked Chicago-style sandwiches like Italian beef, meatball subs, and turkey sandwiches that hit every time.
And here’s what makes it even more impressive—he hasn’t raised his prices since those early food truck days.
Now, the restaurant is part of Black Restaurant Week Houston, a citywide celebration of Black-owned businesses, culture, and community—giving you the perfect excuse to try something new and support local.
🍕 Pizza
🥪 Chicago-style sandwiches
🔥 Big flavor, real community
📅 Black Restaurant Week runs April 5–19
🌐 Find participating restaurants: blackrestaurantweeks.com