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AMORE Italian Restaurant, Houston, TX

AMORE Italian Restaurant

4.6
4.6
718 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Amore Italian Restaurant is a charming family-owned establishment in Houston, celebrated for exceptional dishes featuring the finest seafood and prime steaks served in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart of our vibrant community, we pride ourselves on sourcing the freshest ingredients and a commitment to top quality. Our diverse menu includes everything from handmade pizzas to sumptuous truffle pasta, with highlights like Chef Alfredo Mojica’s spaghetti all'astice and perfectly seared filet mignon with peppercorn brandy sauce.

Amore has become a favorite destination for notable patrons who appreciate elevated culinary dining, often praising us as the most authentic Italian restaurant. In a city filled with restaurants, Amore stands out as a local gem, promising unforgettable meals, 5 star service and a dedication to Italian traditions.

2024:
Houston Chronicle Top 19 Italian Restaurants
Houston Chronicle Top 20 Pizza Spots
Eater Houston 24 Essential Italian Restaurants

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What 718 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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Review summary

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Amore Italian Restaurant offers a "charming" and "romantic" atmosphere with "authentic Italian cuisine" that consistently delights diners. Known for "outstanding" food and "excellent service," it features a "superb" menu with highlights like truffle pasta and wild boar pappardelle. Though bustling at times, it's a "must-try" for Italian food lovers.

718 Reviews
  1. Natalie

    Houston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I go to this establishment a few times a year because we really enjoy the food in this restaurant and the ambiance every single time. I was a little disappointed from last night service granted it was a busy Friday night. We had to wait 20 minutes for a wine menu. We were seated at a little table by the pizza stove and the waiters kept dumping utensils loudly behind us non stop. We weren’t asked our food orders for a good 30 minutes and we received our food almost an hour later. I noticed that our portions were much much smaller. Four little pieces of the 15 dollar fried oysters……. It was good but portions were so tiny. I had the Harry’s Bar pasta as always and it had like three little pieces of lobster on it. We weren’t asked for wine refills till the end. And we waited for another 20 minutes for our waiter to come back to take a dessert order which I decided not to do and go to an ice cream place instead. I noticed that the prices went up drastically which I understand with inflation however I notice that they are making the dishes less and less portions. Our waiter was not around to check on us regularly which is why we didn’t tip as high. $139 for two pastas, two wines and one measly oyster side is with really long service is not worth it. It’s making me reconsider ever coming back.

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  2. Alvaro VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing the truffle was to die for and the deserts are top notch service is always great

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  3. Danny VIP

    Houston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very charming. Service was superb, food was elevated and the ambiance was romantic with beautiful table settings.

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  4. Paul VIP

    Houston68 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Amore is usually sparsely populated at lunch time, but the service has always been very good. Not so this time. There was only one waiter so service was slow. The food was good as usual but it took a long time between plates. That was unfortunate because one person in our group had a meeting scheduled and came close to having to leave early.

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  5. Kati VIP

    Miami3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Would highly recommend!

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  6. Michael VIP

    Denver1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was abysmal. We ordered an appetizer shortly after we were seated and took 45 minutes to be served. After 45 minutes of waiting it wasn’t even fully cooked (grilled octopus). The meal additional to be service and was mediocre. My dish was quite salty…nothing special. My husband’s was good, but not offered, he had to ask for it. Which brings me to the waiter. He was cold and unfriendly. We had the feeling he was avoiding us. We left unimoressed and will not be returning.

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  7. Yangjin

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening at Amore! They accommodate vegiterian dishes with no problem. Pasta dishes was great! Also wine list was great and pairing suggestion with food was on the spot!

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  8. Candace VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service at Amore are outstanding. The tables are quite close and the noise level escalates as the room fills. We will definitely return but may go earlier when fewer people are there.

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  9. Erika

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a few things I can comment on but it was our anniversary and I do not want to spoil our evening. Service was less than expected and they were out of several items. They even forgot to serve us bread even after we asked for it 3 times. A bit disappointed but it n overall it could be a nice restaurant for a romantic date.

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  10. Thao VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem of a find. Such a quaint place. Food was delicious and service was great!

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FAQs

AMORE Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 485-0033.

AMORE Italian Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 718 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for AMORE Italian Restaurant

3310 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098-3321

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alfredo Mojica
  • Delivery & takeout
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