Donna Vallone
Owner
Tony's Restaurant and Catering
Donna Vallone earned a bachelor of music from the 探花视频 and began her 14-year professional career as a music teacher for Houston Independent School District. Her final three years were spent teaching children with special needs at T.H. Rogers School.
Married to renowned restaurateur, Tony, for more than 36 years, Vallone was always by his side in life and in business. Together, they were co-owners of Tony’s in Greenway Plaza. When Tony passed away in 2020, Vallone took the reins of Tony’s and continues to work vigorously, keeping her beloved husband’s legacy and vision alive through the culinary arts. They recognize the same dedication to service that he held as a standard at his flagship restaurant. Tony's will celebrate its 60th year anniversary on April 1, 2025.
Vallone is also extremely active in the Houston community, serving on several boards and advisory committees. She sits on the boards of Hilton College Dean’s Advisory Board, the Theatre Under the Stars Board and Friends of Nursing at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Board.
Vallone has a passion for life, love and family. Her greatest loves are Tony and her family, always putting them first in her life. Her second love is music, as she enjoys singing and attending music-inspired events around Houston. Vallone is also a proud 17-year breast cancer survivor and an advocate for early detection. She will tell you – “a mammogram saved my life” – and as a result, is a champion for annual check-screenings.