Riondo's Ristorante

Name: Riondo's Ristorante
Address: 2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX, United States, 77550
Telephone: (409) 621-9595
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1133 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Riondo's serves a casual lunch and upscale dinner with unmatched hospitality on the strand in Galveston. Riondo's also provides a private banquet room for rehearsal dinners, small weddings and all your special occasion needs. Chef Rico provides housemade pastas, mozzarella cheese, artisan breads and Gulf Coast Fresh Seafood, Wagyu beef and local farm to market produce from Moon Dog farms. Located in the historical Strand District in Galveston, come enjoy a romantic night at Riondos.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
Phone number
(409) 621-9595
Website
http://www.riondos.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Rico Caminos
Catering
Custom menus created by Chef Rico
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Riondo's Ristorante can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX 77550
Area
Galveston
Cross Street
24th
Parking details
Valet parking available at the Tremont House located one block away, or there is $5 parking located across from the railroad museum on 25th Street
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Italian
Galveston
Best Overall
Galveston
Best Food
Galveston
Best Service
Galveston
Best Ambience
Galveston
Best Value
Galveston
Great for brunch
Galveston
Good for groups
Galveston
Great for fine wines
Galveston
Great for outdoor dining
Galveston
Romantic
Galveston
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riondo's Ristorante offers a delightful dining experience in Galveston with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Known for its Italian dishes and standout beef filet, guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance," perfect for any occasion. Happy Hour, "Wine Down Wednesday's," and the historic venue add to its charm, making it a local favorite.

1,133 Reviews

K
Kevin
VIP
Houston
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was AMAZING as always. Bradley made awesome drinks and Oscar did a great job as our server.
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Terry
VIP
Calgary
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere with a table that appeared to be in a former vault. Service was friendly and helpful. Veal Picata and lasagne were delicious. Would definitely return.
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Joseph
VIP
Houston
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second visit in 2 weeks. Everything was top notch again
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Tom
Austin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The lasagna was outstanding! The marsala sauce was a little sweet for my taste.
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Katie
VIP
Houston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a nice Christmas Eve dinner at the bar. Nice staff
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Rob
VIP
Houston
31 reviews
1.0
31 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant was closed when we got there? Why would you take reservations if you were going to be closed!
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Diane
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, excellent waiter. Glad we reserved this great restaurant
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Ellen
VIP
Houston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent. Ruben our bartender took great care of us. Food was delicious. The best Happy Hour on the island.
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Delightful
Dallas
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely family dinner. Great food and service as usual.
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Ann
VIP
Dallas
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Riondo’s is a very nice Italian restaurant in Galveston on The Strand! The food is sensational and service is welcoming and attentive. There is a nice wine relation and cocktail list. We highly recommend Riondo’s. Nathan is a wonderful server. Thank you for taking care of us Don, Christian and Nathan.
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FAQs

Riondo's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 621-9595.

Riondo's Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1133 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

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX 77550

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
24th
Area
Galveston
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available at the Tremont House located one block away, or there is $5 parking located across from the railroad museum on 25th Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rico Caminos
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.riondos.com/
Phone number
(409) 621-9595
Catering
Custom menus created by Chef Rico
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Riondo's Ristorante can accommodate all your special event needs.

Riondo's Ristorante

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Tiramisu Crepes

Margherita

Prosciutto di Parma Bread

Daily Drink Specials

Wine Down WednesdayUS$5.00

Thirsty ThursdaysUS$3.00

Whiskey FridaysUS$15.00

Scrappy SaturdaysUS$8.00

Tropical SundaysUS$8.00

Main

WellsUS$3.00

Domestic BeerUS$2.00

Imported / Special BeerUS$3.00

$2 Off Wine by the Glass

MartinisUS$5.00

Happy Hour $7 Apps

Chicken Pram Skewers

Bruschetta

Baby Caprese

Mini (1 Topping) Pizzetta

Fried Ravioli

Riondo's Meatballs

Fried "Riondo Mozz"

Fried Calamari

Fruit & Cheese Plate

Fried Zucchini

Spinach Gnocchi w/ Prosciutto

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