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Chill, bohemian restaurant serving homestyle Italian cooking with cocktails, beer, and natural wine.
Hours
| Tuesday | 4:45–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:45–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45–10 PM |
| Friday | 4:45–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4:45–11 PM |
| Sunday | 4:45–10 PM |
| Monday | 4:45–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2617 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77003
Phone: (713) 485-5329
Website: https://www.tinychampionshouston.com/
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Reviews
Vincent Li
Food is straight up both good and consistent. I have provided my review below for details. I would recommend ordering their plates and pastas.
The Plates
Braised butter beans: Super creamy beans braised in an onion, fennel, and celery based thick sauce. Garlic toum adds a mellow creamy garlicky kick along with a pickled spicy vegetable. There are heterogeneous regions of acidity that freshen up the dish after a few bites. The browned garlic croutons give a nice texture contrast and are exceptionally crunchy.
Fried Quail: The quail is perfectly moist, seasoned, with an exceptionally crunchy crust. It is seasoned evenly with salt, pepper, and honey. There is a mild, but nice hint of spiciness. It is served on a bed of some kind of ranch-like dressing seasoned with dill, which adds a fresh dairy note to balance the rich fried meat. I like how the quail is completely deboned minus the drumsticks, it makes it so easy to eat.
The Mains
Rigatoni with Bolognese: I’ve honestly never eaten real pasta before, so this is my raw experience. Pleasant aroma of cheese and pepper. Rigatoni pasta is perfectly al dente with a nice bite to it. The bolognese is has a deep umami note, subtly buttery, and has a prominent beef and pork flavor with a hint of tomato in the sauce.
Salami picante pizza: Super crispy, sweet honey crust with plenty of leopard spotting. Salami is plenty salty and the salty ricotta spots add a nice layer of dairy flavor.
Dessert
Chocolate layer cake: Hazelnut ice cream tastes similar to a ferroroscher with crunchy sweet inclusions. Served on a bed of caramel sauce dotted with candied kumquats and some kind of hazelnut granola. The chocolate cake is layered with between a tangy citrus cream.
Strawberry ice cream(seasonal): Very soft and strong flavored strawberry ice cream with a jammy strawberry sauce. Rhubarb sprinkles add a nice layer of minty tart flavor that Cuts the sweetness. Creme fraiche adds a dairy flavor to the ice cream that isn’t too rich.
… moreThe Plates
Braised butter beans: Super creamy beans braised in an onion, fennel, and celery based thick sauce. Garlic toum adds a mellow creamy garlicky kick along with a pickled spicy vegetable. There are heterogeneous regions of acidity that freshen up the dish after a few bites. The browned garlic croutons give a nice texture contrast and are exceptionally crunchy.
Fried Quail: The quail is perfectly moist, seasoned, with an exceptionally crunchy crust. It is seasoned evenly with salt, pepper, and honey. There is a mild, but nice hint of spiciness. It is served on a bed of some kind of ranch-like dressing seasoned with dill, which adds a fresh dairy note to balance the rich fried meat. I like how the quail is completely deboned minus the drumsticks, it makes it so easy to eat.
The Mains
Rigatoni with Bolognese: I’ve honestly never eaten real pasta before, so this is my raw experience. Pleasant aroma of cheese and pepper. Rigatoni pasta is perfectly al dente with a nice bite to it. The bolognese is has a deep umami note, subtly buttery, and has a prominent beef and pork flavor with a hint of tomato in the sauce.
Salami picante pizza: Super crispy, sweet honey crust with plenty of leopard spotting. Salami is plenty salty and the salty ricotta spots add a nice layer of dairy flavor.
Dessert
Chocolate layer cake: Hazelnut ice cream tastes similar to a ferroroscher with crunchy sweet inclusions. Served on a bed of caramel sauce dotted with candied kumquats and some kind of hazelnut granola. The chocolate cake is layered with between a tangy citrus cream.
Strawberry ice cream(seasonal): Very soft and strong flavored strawberry ice cream with a jammy strawberry sauce. Rhubarb sprinkles add a nice layer of minty tart flavor that Cuts the sweetness. Creme fraiche adds a dairy flavor to the ice cream that isn’t too rich.
Daren Jones
We had a good experience at Tiny Champions overall. The service was great. Our waitress was really helpful in recommending the right amount of food for our group of nine. The pizza was good, and the atmosphere was fun and welcoming. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, and the reservation process was easy. The appetizers were just okay and a little hard to share with a larger group. While everything went smoothly and we enjoyed our visit, I’m not sure it’s a place I’d go out of my way to visit again.
… moreJeanette Chang
Tried the temporary deep dish slices. The pepperoni one tased like a homage to the vintage classic Pizza Hut, this is a compliment. The veggie deep dish slice had feta, hot honey, and basil. Great sweet and salty contrast. Happy hour pizza on its own is totally worth it. Greens pizza had a charred Smokiness that permeates the palate and works perfectly with the creaminess of the pizza. Crust was crispy perfection. Regarding service: staff has been rude in the past on the phone especially. Vibe: great indoor/ outdoor/ bar seating options. I like that they don’t cram tables close to each other.
… moreCarmen Martinez
Got squeezed in during happy hour and were completely blown away! The pepperoni and cheese pizzas with hot honey were incredible, and the stuffed shells were so fresh and delicious.
But seriously – DO NOT sleep on the butter beans! They’re an absolute burst of flavor unlike anything I’ve ever tasted.
Huge shoutout to Beth (Elizabeth M) for making our first experience wonderful!
The music was also so good! If yall have a Spotify, drop the playlist!
Tip: Street parking only, so book ahead and plan accordingly. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreBut seriously – DO NOT sleep on the butter beans! They’re an absolute burst of flavor unlike anything I’ve ever tasted.
Huge shoutout to Beth (Elizabeth M) for making our first experience wonderful!
The music was also so good! If yall have a Spotify, drop the playlist!
Tip: Street parking only, so book ahead and plan accordingly. Can’t wait to come back!
Emanuel Rolon
We had to wait about an hour on a Friday night, but it was absolutely worth it. The food was incredible and the service was on point the entire time. The bartender made me one of the best Old Fashioneds I’ve had in Houston. We even grabbed a pint of their hazelnut ice cream to go and it was the perfect finish. Tiny Champions is definitely worth the hype.
… moreGibby
Totally forgot to snag a picture of the pizza. Which was fabulous and even better reheated at home. So random but true. Service was excellent and food was delicious. I wouldn’t get the feta app again as it just wasn’t warm enough. It was our second time trying it and it just misses. It’s full of flavor but not my favorite. The bread with it however. Spectacular. All in all a really nice meal.
… moreAnton S.
Somehow I was expecting overhyped mid experience. Like why is this place booked out a week in advance?
But turns out it’s actually fire. The quail is a must-try appetizer. 10/10
Their signature, pizza, was not the best pizza I had, but still dope!
… moreBut turns out it’s actually fire. The quail is a must-try appetizer. 10/10
Their signature, pizza, was not the best pizza I had, but still dope!
Ember Gustin
Everything was delicious! The atmosphere was slightly dark and moody. Would recommend the bigoli pasta, the salami piccante, and the fried chicken milanese. Street parking but plenty of space!
… moreBradley Brown
This is easily my top restaurant in Houston. The pizza is outstanding and never disappoints, and I always begin the meal with the baked feta because it is that good. The atmosphere feels warm and inviting, making it a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the food. Overall, it is a spot I keep coming back to.
… moreDiana Vela
I got the salami pizza with the hot honey! The pizza was delicious but the white sauce on top overpowered the whole slice. Keep in mind the portions are shareable size. It was still very good! The service here is also top-tier, from the hostess to our server. They have reservations and walk-ins.
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