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1. North Italia - City Centre
4.6
Exceptional(232)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bellaire
Booked 50 times today
At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.
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2. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Houston, TX | Memorial
4.7
Exceptional(335)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Side
Booked 20 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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3. Bistro 555
4.8
Exceptional(793)
Price: Moderate
• French • West Side
Booked 16 times today
Bistro 555 is under new ownership by a group of long-time friends including the owners of former Le Mistral and Cafe Rabelais, established French institutions in Houston. With a joint-experience of over 5 decades, Bistro 555 will transport you to the different regions of France with traditional bistro fares. Our specialties include Escargot in sizzling garlic butter, onion soup topped with melted gruyere cheese, Moules-Frites, Cassoulet, and profiteroles. We also serve wood-oven fired pizzas. Bon appetit!
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4. Brio Italian Grille - Houston - City Center
4.3
Awesome(1294)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Side
Booked 14 times today
Brio City Centre is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Houston, TX serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio City Centre is the place to eat in Houston, TX for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!
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5. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Memorial
4.8
Exceptional(1294)
Price: Moderate
• Tex-Mex • West Side
Booked 47 times today
Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Memorial is a genuine Tex-Mex restaurant inspired by family traditions. The reviews highlight the 'delicious food', 'great atmosphere', and 'excellent service'. The restaurant's unique dishes like 'wood-fired Texas quail', 'jalapeño rellanos', and 'family-style parrilladas' showcase the rich flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine. The restaurant's dedication to using homemade ingredients like 'hand-grind[ing] our own sausage' and 'roasting chilies and tomatoes' further underscores its authenticity.
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6. KUU Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1176)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Side
Booked 12 times today
KUU Restaurant is authentic because it is run by a former Nobu London Chef, Adison Lee, who brings his creativity to life. The menu is seasonal, featuring responsibly sourced seafood from both local fishermen and the famous Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan. The restaurant is committed to offering small, sharable plates with unique flavor combinations, and a list of imported sakes and wines. The reviews affirm the authenticity, with customers praising the excellent food, attentive service, and great ambiance.
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7. Bistro Le Cep
4.7
Exceptional(1000)
Price: Moderate
• French • Westchase
Booked 1 time today
Bistro Le Cep is a genuine French restaurant in Houston. It's described as 'non-pretentious' and 'country-style' by reviewers. The food is praised for being 'excellent', 'authentic', and 'traditional'. The atmosphere is also frequently described as 'cozy', 'relaxing', and 'conducive to conversation'. It's the perfect place for a 'special dinner out in an authentic French restaurant' with 'something for every palate'.
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8. Lomonte's Italian Restaurant & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(433)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Energy Corridor
Booked 18 times today
Lomonte's Italian Restaurant & Bar is a genuine Italian dining spot in Houston. It's been run by Barbie Lomonte since 1986, offering a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere with natural wood furnishings and home-style decor. Customers rave about the 'authentic Italian cuisine' and 'excellent service'. The restaurant's popular dishes like beef lasagna, lobster ravioli, and catfish picante are consistently praised for their quality and taste.
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9. Saldivia's South American Grill
4.7
Exceptional(129)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Westchase
Booked 4 times today
Saldivia's South American Grill is a family run restaurant that specializes in Uruguay & Argentina-style grilled steaks, chicken and seafood. Featuring South American wines and a neighborhood atmosphere.
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10. Sasaki
4.2
Awesome(6)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Mid West
We opened an authentic Japanese restaurant in 1982 and called it Sasaki. Our promise was “To serve the best Japanese food, give the best service, and offer the best value.”Sushi - Traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by various ingredients, such as seafood, often raw, and vegetables.Sashimi - Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce.Omakase - Omakase (Japanese: お任せ, Hepburn: o-makase) is a Japanese phrase, used when ordering food in restaurants, that means ‘I’ll leave it up to you’ (from Japanese ‘to entrust’ (任せる, makaseru)).
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