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1. Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(709)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Side
Booked 54 times today
*Please note- reservations are only accepted via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant directly*Lombardi Cucina Italiana is a celebration of authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch. The menu features a large selection "fatto a Mano" pastas as well as an extensive array of fresh fish, meats and produce. The curated beverage program has a vast selection of worldly wines and handcrafted signature cocktails. Our forward thinking cocktail menu uses innovative ingredients from the kitchen, such as prosciutto, rosemary and amarene. The wine list will represent all main wine regions of the world, with a primary focus on the Italian Peninsula, Lombardi Cucina Italiana's atmosphere will remind you of an open air villa in Italy, surrounded by olive trees, Italian marble and Venetian Chandeliers. Their luxurious bar and cocktail lounge is the perfect setting for an evening of relaxation, while listening to live entertainment.
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2. Rumi's Kitchen - Houston
4.8
Exceptional(678)
Price: Expensive
• Persian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 95 times today
The premier destination for Persian Cuisine in Uptown Houston.
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3. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Memorial
4.8
Exceptional(1294)
Price: Moderate
• Tex-Mex • West Side
Booked 38 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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4. North Italia - City Centre
4.6
Exceptional(229)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bellaire
Booked 42 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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5. Prime 131
4.7
Exceptional(203)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Heights / Washington
Booked 21 times today
A Berg Hospitality Group original concept, Prime 131 is a live-fire steakhouse and sushi bar within a revamped industrial space at The Docks at Timbergrove. Evoking the electric ambiance of New York’s chic yet edgy Meatpacking District in the early 90s, Prime 131 ignites a fresh dining experience in Houston where the artistry of grilling takes center stage. A protein-forward concept with Korean and Japanese influence, Prime 131 creates a completely unique meat experience where diners watch their meal be prepared on four central wood fire grills and two Josper charcoal ovens. In addition, a full sushi bar and four Korean barbeque style tables offer curated experiences featuring some of the most exclusive cuts in the world.
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6. North Italia – BLVD
4.7
Exceptional(4126)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 55 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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7. Etoile Cuisine Et Bar
4.8
Exceptional(3823)
Price: Expensive
• French • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 21 times today
The owners of Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Chef Philippe Verpiand and Monica Bui, have created an inviting, warm European environment where both traditional and seasonal French food are front and center. "We want to dispel the notion that French food is heavy and pretentious," says the team, recently transplanted to Houston from San Diego, where they owned the famed Cavaillon Restaurant. Everything about Étoile Cuisine et Bar, from the inviting outside facade to the intriguing interior design to the high quality service, is meant to convey a feeling of truly being in France. With Chef Philippe's take on a seasonal menu using a French technique, it's a place where fine food lovers come together, not on a special occasion, but to enjoy every day.
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8. The Rustic Houston Uptown Park
4.4
Awesome(30)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Side
Booked 19 times today
At The Rustic, we proudly serve American food with a culinary flair. Every dish is crafted from fresh ingredients right in the heart of Dallas. Enjoy a diverse selection of authentic Texas beers, wines, and spirits, or handcrafted mocktails. Come by for great food and live music, and soak in the vibrant ambiance. For larger group dining of more than ten, just give our team a call-we're here to help make your gathering a memorable one!
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9. Tavola
4.7
Exceptional(207)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 8 times today
Tavola promises an Italian culinary experience set in a lively ambiance, accompanied by an upcoming undisclosed concept. Representing a voyage through the Italian Riviera, Tavola will occupy the first floor as a novel, high-end Italian dining establishment serving both lunch and dinner complemented by a bustling brasserie-style bar.
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10. Songkran Thai Kitchen - Galleria
4.6
Exceptional(853)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 15 times today
Songkran Thai Kitchen is praised for its authentic Thai cuisine. Reviewers affirm that the menu offers 'very authentic tastes and flavors', and that the food is 'solid and fresh'. The restaurant also values the robust, fresh flavors of traditional Thai cuisine, creating an upscale atmosphere. This authenticity is further confirmed by the fact that they've been recognized as one of the '10 Must Try Restaurants'.
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