Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar

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   marco VIP

   Houston15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Great Italian food , great service many to many tables
   

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   William

   Houston14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Refined dining experience at a great value for lunch from the Positano business lunch menu, which includes a 3 course meal. The expertise of the chef shines through in the details of the flavors served at perfect temperatures. The branzino is a personal seafood favorite, and today’s serving compared favorably to those on the Adriatic coast for a bargain price. Lunch here is so pleasant, without any rush, noise, or large parties. The outdoor patio is cozy and shaded nicely.
   

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   Aurora VIP

   Houston5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was not optimal which was a big surprise based on other times I have eaten here. Food is awesome as well as ambience.
   

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   Randi

   London6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Best Italian food in Houston. Truly authentic - the shaved black truffle dishes are fantastic. Great wine. Immaculate service. Strip center location not ideal but good valet pkng helps.
   

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   NY VIP

   Houston8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food is always good and we always have great service. Can’t be more that satisfied. Thank you.
   

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   Stephanie VIP

   Houston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had wonderful food and service, will be back soon!
   

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   Sandy VIP

   Houston39 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was phenomenal. Waiter Carlos was exceptional!
   

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   Josh

   Houston10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   This restaurant undoubtedly deserves a 5-star rating for its excellent food and outstanding service. However, I’m giving it 3 stars instead, and here’s why: 1.Overcrowding & Congestion – It seems that extra tables were added to accommodate more customers, making the space uncomfortably tight. Moving between tables, especially to reach the restroom, was a challenge. Given the high number of guests in such a small area, there might even be fire code concerns, though I’m not an expert. 2.Inappropriate Cleanup Timing – Stacking chairs while guests are still dining—especially around 10 PM—creates an unpleasant and rushed atmosphere. 3.Noise Level – Due to the overcrowding, the noise was overwhelming, making it difficult to enjoy the experience. While the food and service are top-notch, these issues significantly impacted the overall dining experience.
   

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   Bill

   Houston83 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is obviously a very popular Italian restaurant and it's for a good reason. Everything is outstanding. Try to get a table in the main dining room. But wherever you are seated it's an amazing dining experience.
   

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    Valerie

    Houston60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    One of the best Italian restaurants in Houston. The Primizia salad, salmon and the tartufo for dessert were all divine. Exceptional server and staff.
    

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