Slice of Venice Will Close in Spring
The restaurant on Louetta Road will shut its doors permanently on October 18, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Dining Out
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After serving the Spring community for over a year and a half, Slice of Venice is set to close permanently on October 18, 2026. The owner announced the decision to shutter the restaurant on October 7, 2026.
Why it matters
The establishment struggled to attract a sufficient customer base to remain financially viable. This closure marks the end of a business that attempted to revitalize a space formerly occupied by fast-food chains.
Located at 5275 Louetta Road, the business opened in January 2025 in a space previously housing Godfather's Pizza and Church's Chicken. The menu focused on New York-style pizzas, homemade pastas, paninis, and pinsa romana.
The players
Slice of Venice
This restaurant served New York-style pizzas, paninis, and pinsa romana to the Spring community.
The details
The restaurant modified its operating hours in February 2026 in an attempt to address low traffic. Despite these adjustments, the owner ultimately determined the location could no longer sustain operations.
Timeline
January 2025: Slice of Venice opened at 5275 Louetta Road.
October 2025: A food blogger observed quiet business levels at the restaurant.
February 2026: Management changed operating hours due to low customer traffic.
October 7, 2026: The owner announced the permanent closure via social media.
October 18, 2026: The restaurant officially ceases all operations.
Culture Shift
The closure follows a pattern of independent restaurant exits occurring within their first two years of operation. It highlights the ongoing volatility for small dining establishments attempting to maintain viability in suburban retail corridors.
Residents who frequented the restaurant for its New York-style pizzas and pinsa romana will need to seek alternative dining options after October 18. This closure also signals a vacancy at the 5275 Louetta Road address, which has a history of hosting multiple different food service tenants.
The takeaway
When local independent eateries struggle with low traffic, owners often reduce operating hours before deciding to exit the market. Patrons should check for final business dates on social media before visiting establishments during their final weeks.
Further reading
For more information on the local restaurant landscape, see Spring Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chron.
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