Editors note: This article has been updated to include the correct menu item prices and names.
Located inside a family-friendly atmosphere, Slice of Venice brings a fresh take on Italian comfort food to the Spring and Klein communities. Founded by Inna Klebanskaya in January 2025, the eatery was created with the mission to serve authentic pizza and handmade pasta made with quality ingredients.
From pizza dough crafted without sugar and Italian flour to scratch-made pasta prepared daily, every dish is designed to deliver flavor without the heavy, bloated feeling often associated with pizza, Inna said.
What's special about it?
Along with her husband, Francesco G, a seasoned chef originally from Venice, the two create authentic Italian recipes bringing a piece of Venice to the area.
Inna said when they were struggling and on the verge of closing in early 2026, TikTok food blogger davidspov_ visited the business and helped call his followers for help to sustain the business. After the video went viral, locals and nonlocals rushed to the eatery giving enough business and donations to keep the Slice of Venice alive.
The Carbonara ($6.99) is a customer favorite. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)
“This community was brought to me. You know, I was kind of losing faith in humanity, not because of this business. No, I lived a long life, and it was not an easy life, but the community has proved me wrong. Thank God. I'm so happy. I now have more belief in people,” Inna said.
The Granny Pizza ($17.99), is made with tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, Parmesan cheese and parsley. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)
From the oven
Slice of Venice serves a variety of hand-tossed pizzas, including the Granny Pizza, a customer favorite made with tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, Parmesan cheese and parsley.
“Outside it's crispy, but inside it's soft. The cheese is perfectly melted, and the tomato sauce is not acidic, but it's not super sweet either,” Inna said.
The Pinsa Romana is another restaurant staple that consists of an ancient Roman style flatbread. Unlike traditional pizza, Inna said its dough is made from a blend of wheat, rice and soy flours that are fermented for 72 hours. The slow-rising process creates a light, airy texture with a crispy exterior and a soft center that is easier to digest.
For dessert Slice of Venice serves homemade tiramisu ($9.99). (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)
From its scratch made pastas, the Zucchini Cram & Confit pasta is amongst the eateries menu favorites and is made with zucchini cream, zucchini chips, cherry tomato confit, eggplant and Parmesan cheese. For dessert Slice of Venice offers homemade tiramisu.
