What is the best neighborhood in Houston to open an Italian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open an Italian Restaurant is Midtown, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address. 39 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Italian Restaurant across Houston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods in Houston, the average projected chance that an Italian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. Midtown, ranked #1, is at 80.8% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Italian Restaurant in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Italian Restaurant include Medical Center Area (ranked last, at 75.1% at a good address and 64.0% at a typical address), Greater Inwood, and Greater Fondren Southwest. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Italian Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

Survivability Rankings for Italian Restaurant in Houston

Q: Where in Houston would an Italian Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Houston address you are weighing.

2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open an Italian Restaurant, at a good address, from Midtown (84.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.

September 22, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Midtown: 84.0% at a good address, 80.8% at a typical address for Italian Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 39 of 57 ranked

Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.9% for Italian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 75.1% at a good address, 64.0% at a typical address

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would an Italian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can an Italian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is an Italian Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Midtown leads Houston's 2026 survivability rankings for Italian Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 60.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 75.1% at a good address and 64.0% at a typical address. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Houston to Open an Italian Restaurant?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Italian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Midtown	Houston	84.0%	80.8%	84.0%	60.2%
2	Memorial	Houston	83.9%	72.2%	84.0%	48.0%
3	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	83.8%	78.9%	84.0%	59.7%
4	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	83.6%	77.8%	84.0%	55.6%
5	Sharpstown	Houston	83.6%	77.2%	84.0%	55.6%
6	Greater Heights	Houston	83.6%	76.6%	84.0%	48.4%
7	Gulfton	Houston	83.6%	76.4%	84.0%	54.8%
8	Greater Eastwood	Houston	83.6%	73.7%	83.6%	49.8%
9	Spring Branch West	Houston	83.4%	75.4%	84.0%	56.6%
10	Westchase	Houston	83.3%	78.3%	84.0%	53.8%

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Houston Would an Italian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where an Italian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Houston comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Midtown is ranked #1 for Italian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 75.1% at a good address and 64.0% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening an Italian Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Italian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.

What Should I Consider When Opening an Italian Restaurant in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for an Italian Restaurant in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start an Italian Restaurant?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Midtown, Memorial, and Neartown/Montrose, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Inwood, and Greater Fondren Southwest. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open an Italian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Italian Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.8% at a typical address, followed by Memorial and Neartown/Montrose. 39 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Can an Italian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Italian Restaurant Rankings in Houston Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Houston.

Is an Italian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Italian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.8% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Italian Restaurant in Houston

Should you rent your storefront to an Italian Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Midtown is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 80.8% at a typical address, followed by Memorial at 72.2% at a typical address, and Neartown/Montrose at 78.9% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Houston for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Houston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Houston.

Business Survivability Rankings: Houston: See how Italian Restaurant compares to all other business types in Houston
Best Cities to Open an Italian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Italian Restaurant
Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Memorial, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Neartown/Montrose, Houston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Houston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Houston

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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