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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 8pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday 8am - 5pm

Cafe Leonelli

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Cafe Leonelli

An Italian café offering quick, high quality dishes from The Bastion Collection.

Located in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Cafe Leonelli is a one-of-a-kind Italian cafe located on the campus of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). Michelin star chef, Jonathan Benno, has crafted a mouth-watering menu with fresh focaccia, sandwiches, salads, and delicious, hot Italian cuisine including lasagna and eggplant parmigiana. So, enjoy a pipi

ng hot latte or an innovative Frohzen sweet treat created by Chef Salvatore Martone as you indulge in some outdoor dining. If you are searching for great authentic Italian food or the best ice cream in Houston, Cafe Leonelli will not only meet your needs, it'll surprise you with its tastiness and the creativity of the dishes served!

06/24/2026

Slice of the day? From 11AM to close, Café Leonelli is serving focaccia - Margherita with roasted tomato and fresh basil, Pepperoni, and a Seasonal Focaccia with ricotta, honey, figs, and pear. See you soon.

06/19/2026

Salad made your way. Start with romaine or arugula, choose your toppings, and build the perfect bowl at Café Leonelli. Or keep it classic with a Chicken Caesar - either way, we’ve got you covered.

06/15/2026

The tournament is here and so is the perfect scoop. Café Leonelli celebrates the world’s biggest sporting event with a limited “Golden Popcorn Ice Cream” - popcorn ice cream topped with crunchy caramel popcorn.

Enjoy one scoop (or three), available Wednesday through Sunday throughout the tournament, beginning June 17.

06/13/2026

The lunch order is easy today. Lasagna Bolognese - layers of pasta, beef bolognese, light béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmesan, waiting for you at Café Leonelli.

06/09/2026

Great food, beautiful art, and a 417-bulb light installation overhead. Find us at Café Leonelli inside the - order at the marble counter and dine in or al fresco.

06/02/2026

Cold brew, warm weather, and world-class art just steps away. Your visit starts here at Café Leonelli.

05/30/2026

The lunch lineup is looking good.

Stop by Café Leonelli for a sandwich worth the visit - from our Muffaletta on homemade focaccia to the Eggplant Parmesan with fresh mozzarella and basil. Simple, satisfying, and made with care.

05/26/2026

Your favorite excuse to visit.

Margaritas at Café Leonelli - available Wednesday through Sunday, with Happy Hour from 12-2PM on Sundays and 4-8PM on Thursdays & Fridays.

05/23/2026

Join us Monday for Memorial Day - visit and stop by Café Leonelli for pastries, bites, and a light-filled dining room, open from 11AM – 5PM.

05/20/2026

Picasso used a coffee pot for his paintbrushes. We used it for inspiration.

Meet Cookiesmo - our playful nod to the ’s latest exhibition, “Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen.” A chocolate coffee cookie with a Cubist twist, available all day Wednesday - Sunday through September 13 ($6).

Address

5500 Main Street
Houston, TX
77004

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.cafeleonelli.com/

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