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Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana, Houston, TX

Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana

4.6
4.6
34 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our Italian cuisine's authenticity and philosophy lies in a perfect balance of tradition, local ingredients, and culinary finesse. Each region in Italy contributes its distinct flavors and techniques to create a culinary mosaic that's both diverse and harmonious. Our goal and purpose are to achieve and maintain the original Italian taste by adding locally Houston based products.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (832) 997-4220
  • Website
    https://www.dantehouston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Angelo Cuppone
  • Private party facilities
    Book your next private event at Dante's, with options for both cozy indoor spaces and a beautiful patio. Experience authentic Italian cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, great wine selection and a welcoming atmosphere. Contact us to customize your special occasion and make it unforgettable!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (346) 247-1829
  • Location
    4340 Westheimer Rd, #150, Houston, TX 77027
  • Area
    River Oaks
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 2025 New Year Celebrations!

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us on New Year's Eve for Dinner featuring Our Special Curated Food Menu! Baccalà Crispy tender deep-fried codfish fillet, calamari, shrimp, and crunchy vegetables Branzino Grilled mediterranean seabass served on a cream of artichokes and truffle shavings Cacio & Pepe 2.0 Bucatini pasta, pecorino cheese, black pepper, quenelle of shrimp tartare and pistachio Puttanesea di mare Paccheri pasta, grilled swordfish, yellow tomatoes sauce, black olives, capers Pandoro Italian traditional pie, with a warm heart of tiramisu cream Limoncello Limoncello liquor sorbet, fresh lemon zest, mint and basil Book Your Reservations with Us Today! 832 997 4220

Menu

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What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana offers "fantastic Italian food and atmosphere" with a "great wine selection and staff." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian cuisine" and "outstanding service." The intimate setting and "romantic ambience" make it ideal for celebrations and date nights. Don't miss the "best bolognese and best tiramisu" experiences.

34 Reviews

  1. Adam

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great. The food was not. The minestrone soup was the only thing we liked.

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  2. jeff

    VIP

    Houston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food - good.sevice. good atmosphere. Food was good - nicely presented.

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  3. Jessica

    VIP

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I love walking over to this spot for date night. The food and intimidate dining experience reminds me of dining in Rome. It's authentic & delicious.

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  4. Stephen

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat overlooking the kitchen and were able to watch the chefs prepare the dishes which they did with great care and skill. Wonderful experience.  staff is great. 

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  5. JC07

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Cacio a Pepe and the lamb chops were the best dish. Well-curated albeit small wine list. Great cocktails. Our favorite Italian restaurant in Houston and will continue to be. Sophisticated neighborhood bistro that punches well above its weight class.

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  6. Andres

    VIP

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly enjoyable experience. Top notch cuisine and great staff.

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  7. Michelle

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food really taste good.Carlos was very polite, friendly and explained every options we can have. They have great variety of authentic Italian food. Definitely coming back for any special occasions.

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  8. Romina

    VIP

    Houston

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was not as expected. The service was good.

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  9. Tali

    VIP

    Houston

    90 reviews

    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    A nice hidden gem. Loved the decor, the kitchen open to the restaurant and bar. Very intimate, food was great overall. The cacio peppe was my least favorite as it had no flavor at all. We ordered pasta and asked the chef to make it spicy. The first time it was so delicious, we ordered another for our table, however it was less spicy and not as great as the first time. We had to ask for more water after our pitcher was sitting empty for a while, we also had to request that our table be cleaned off after we finished the starters. The restaurant was empty so it wasn’t busy and therefore they should have been a bit more attentive. Little details make or break a restaurant in our opinion. With that being said, we’ll definitely give it another try because the food was good.

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  10. Jim

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Music is too loud and doesn’t fit a small intimate restaurant like this one and ruins ambience The waitress was nice and helpful but could not describe the menu items sufficiently

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FAQs

Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 997-4220.

Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana is rated 4.6 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana

4340 Westheimer Rd, #150, Houston, TX 77027

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    River Oaks
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Angelo Cuppone
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.dantehouston.com/
  • Phone number
    (832) 997-4220
  • Private party facilities
    Book your next private event at Dante's, with options for both cozy indoor spaces and a beautiful patio. Experience authentic Italian cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, great wine selection and a welcoming atmosphere. Contact us to customize your special occasion and make it unforgettable!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (346) 247-1829
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