Cafe Leonelli - MFAH

Cafe Leonelli is The Bastion Collection’s Italian-inspired cafe in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Designed with floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the space in natural light, Cafe Leonelli offers both an inviting indoor setting and a charming outdoor dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At Cafe Leonelli, the rich heritage of Italian focacceria and pasticcerie shops comes alive in Texas. Under the leadership of The Bastion Collection’s Executive Pastry Chef, Salvatore Martone, a Naples native and award-winning culinary talent, the cafe blends the timeless art of Italian baking with modern culinary innovation. With convenient, attended counter service for breakfast, lunch & dinner, as well as a selection of fresh pastry & dessert offerings, Cafe Leonelli honors Italian culinary tradition while bringing something new to the table—blending authentic Italian flavors with locally sourced ingredients that reflect the community. The seasonal market-style menu features La Colombe coffee, pastries, fresh focaccia, pizza, sandwiches, salads, delicious hot entrées, and desserts.