Dining
Cafe Leonelli and Le Jardinier are located in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building for modern and contemporary art. Cafe Leonelli at Glassell School is in the Glassell School of Art. Convenient parking is available in the underground garage at 5101 Montrose Boulevard.
Cafe Leonelli at MFAH
Cafe Leonelli at MFAH
Photo by Claudia Casbarian for Julie Soefer Photography
Cafe Leonelli at MFAH
Cafe Leonelli at MFAH
Photo by Emily Chan
Cafe Leonelli at MFAH
Photo by Claudia Casbarian for Julie Soefer Photography
Cafe Leonelli at MFAH
Photo by Claudia Casbarian for Julie Soefer Photography
Enjoy traditional Italian cuisine in a friendly and relaxed environment. Cafe Leonelli at MFAH serves breakfast, salads, hot food, focaccia, and sweets, Wednesday–Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. Thursday. MFAH members receive a discount on dine-in service.
“A soaring, light-filled space. A suspended galaxy of a light installation. A stirring view ... and casual food that rises to the occasion.” —Houston Chronicle
Cafe Leonelli pickup and delivery available 7 days a week!
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Cafe Leonelli at Glassell School
This location of Cafe Leonelli is open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a selection of coffees, focaccia, sweets, and more. Stop in to take a break, or pick up a treat when you’re on the go. MFAH members receive a discount.
Le Jardinier at MFAH
Le Jardinier at MFAH
Photo by Claudia Casbarian for Julie Soefer Photography
Le Jardinier at MFAH
Photo by Claudia Casbarian for Julie Soefer Photography
Le Jardinier at MFAH
Le Jardinier at MFAH
French for “the gardener,” Le Jardinier offers a refined culinary experience with dinner service Monday–Sunday; lunch Wednesday–Friday; and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Reduced-rate parking for Le Jardinier is $6. Parking for MFAH members is complimentary.
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“Le Jardinier is the best museum restaurant in Texas—and one of the best in the U.S.” —Texas Monthly
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