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 piping 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!

Before the galleries, there is coffee at Café Leonelli. Our Leonelli Blend drip, specialty lattes, and full espresso men...
10/16/2026

Before the galleries, there is coffee at Café Leonelli. Our Leonelli Blend drip, specialty lattes, and full espresso menu are ready and waiting for you inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

10/13/2026

It is National Pizza Month and Café Leonelli is joining the celebration. Discover our La Dolce Vita Special — a slice of pizza and an Aperol Spritz for $12, or sip an Aperol Spritz on its own for $7. Available now through October 31st inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Salad season never ends at Café Leonelli. From a Chicken Caesar to a Panzanella with arugula and kalamata olives, or des...
10/09/2026

Salad season never ends at Café Leonelli. From a Chicken Caesar to a Panzanella with arugula and kalamata olives, or design your own from our selection of toppings — available from 11AM to close.

Café Leonelli has lunch and dinner covered. Hot main entrées, fresh sandwiches, soups, and salads, everything you need a...
10/03/2026

Café Leonelli has lunch and dinner covered. Hot main entrées, fresh sandwiches, soups, and salads, everything you need all in one place inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the passion and talent behind every cup, every plate, and every smile. To our...
10/01/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the passion and talent behind every cup, every plate, and every smile. To our team, thank you for everything you bring to Café Leonelli.

Fresh seasonal pastries at Café Leonelli, because something sweet always makes the day better. Stop in and treat yoursel...
09/25/2026

Fresh seasonal pastries at Café Leonelli, because something sweet always makes the day better.

Stop in and treat yourself for a slice of Carrot Cake, a Summer Berry Scone, or a Lemon Poppy Muffin.

Consider this your Happy Hour reminder. Café Leonelli is pouring margaritas, b**r, w**e, and mocktails every Thursday an...
09/23/2026

Consider this your Happy Hour reminder. Café Leonelli is pouring margaritas, b**r, w**e, and mocktails every Thursday and Friday from 4–8PM, and Sundays from 12–2PM.

09/18/2026

Something new is on the plate at Cafe Leonelli.

Discover our Roasted Salmon with Tuscan sauce and sun-dried tomato, sip on a Tomato Basil Soup, or enjoy Charred Zucchini and Summer Squash. Join us for lunch or dinner inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

The sandwich you have been thinking about for lunch is at Café Leonelli. Discover the Muffaletta on homemade focaccia, t...
09/15/2026

The sandwich you have been thinking about for lunch is at Café Leonelli. Discover the Muffaletta on homemade focaccia, the Caprese, or the Chicken Salad Sandwich on brioche with bacon. Stop in and find your favorite.

Enjoy summer days inside Café Leonelli. Natural light pouring in, fresh pastries on the counter, lunch items to linger o...
09/11/2026

Enjoy summer days inside Café Leonelli. Natural light pouring in, fresh pastries on the counter, lunch items to linger over, and curated beverages to sip — all inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Consider this your sign to stop in.

This is your final week to enjoy Cookiesmo at Café Leonelli. Our Culinary Canvas chocolate coffee cookie, inspired by Pi...
09/07/2026

This is your final week to enjoy Cookiesmo at Café Leonelli. Our Culinary Canvas chocolate coffee cookie, inspired by Picasso’s iconic coffee pot, is available all day Wednesday through Sunday through September 13.

Fresh muffins, made daily at Café Leonelli. This summer, the Lemon Poppy is the seasonal standout. Stop by and discover ...
09/04/2026

Fresh muffins, made daily at Café Leonelli. This summer, the Lemon Poppy is the seasonal standout. Stop by and discover what’s fresh out of the oven.

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

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