Roma

4.7

1298 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Romantic

"One of the Best New Restaurants in Houston."
Culture Map

ROMA, an Italian eatery in Rice Village, is Houston's premier Italian restaurant, known for its homemade traditional pastas, its creative contemporary Italian cuisine, and its fine wine program.

ROMA was called one of "Houston's Best New Restaurants" by CultureMap when it first opened in 2019. And Houstonia magazine has called it one of their editors' favorite Italian restaurants in the city.

In 2020, ROMA launched what would become one of the city's most successful virtual wine dinner programs, often "hosting" more than 80 guests weekly in their homes as Italian winemakers joined from Italy.

That has inspired Shanon Scott to take his wine program to the next level. "Our goal is to make ROMA one of Houston's top wine destinations by the end of 2021," says Shanon.

Look out for new and regularly occurring wine tastings, wine dinners, and other wine and food events at ROMA!

Additional information

Location
2347 University Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Phone number
(713) 664-7581
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 17:00–21:45
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as valet service.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

CaesarUS$12.00
romaine, croutons, cherry tomatoes, caesar dressing
Insalata della CasaUS$12.00
mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, fennel, vinaigrette
Insalata di PolpoUS$17.00
octopus, arugula, potato, olive, cucumber, red onion, olive oil
CapreseUS$16.00
vine-on cherry tomatoes, bitesize mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinegar
BurrataUS$18.00
cream-filled mozzarella, soppressata, daily fruit, saba
AranciniUS$15.00
rice balls, mozzarella, basil
Polpette di ManzoUS$18.00
meatballs, mozzarella, pecorino, marinara, ricotta, pesto
Fritto MistoUS$19.00
crispy shrimp, calamari, artichokes, marinara
Cozze con Salsa al Vino BiancoUS$17.00
mussels, white wine, cherry tomatoes, parsley

Pasta Piccola

Spaghetti al LimoneUS$16.00
spaghetti pasta, roasted lemon, creamy pecorino cheese sauce
Orecchiette al PestoUS$16.00
orecchiette pasta, pesto, pecorino cheese
Rigatoni alla NormaUS$16.00
rigatoni pasta, roasted eggplant, red sauce, ricotta
Gnocchi al GorgonzolaUS$17.00
homemade gnocchi, gorgonzola sauce

Paste

(entree pasta)

Fettuccine Cacio e PepeUS$24.00
prepared tableside with fettuccine pasta, cracked pepper, pecorino
- truffle topperUS$10.00
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$23.00
spaghetti pasta, pecorino, guanciale, poached egg (raw egg yolk available upon request)
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00
tagliatelle pasta, traditional meat sauce
Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Gamberi e CalamariUS$28.00
squid ink pasta, shrimp, calamari, pizzaiola sauce
Ravioli Ripieni ai Funghi con Salsa di TartufoUS$29.00
wild mushroom ravioli, black truffle sauce
Lasagne con Carne di ManzoUS$22.00
lasagna with meat sauce, bechamel, tomato sauce

Pesce e Carne

Tonno GrigliatoUS$26.00
medium rare tuna, cannellini beans, toasted pistachio
Salmone con OrzoUS$26.00
baked salmon, orzo
Polpo alla BraceUS$27.00
charred octopus, orzo
Zuppa di MareUS$29.00
octopus, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, light tomato broth
Pesce del Giorno
fresh daily whole fish, served tableside, daily vegetable
Pollo al LimoneUS$24.00
chicken breast, lemon, capers, daily vegetable
Costolette di ManzoUS$29.00
beef short rib, creamy polenta
Scaloppine di VitelloUS$27.00
veal cutlets, lemon, capers, garlic mashed potatoes
Stinco d'AgnelloUS$32.00
braised lamb shank, garlic mashed potatoes
Ossobuco di VitelloUS$39.00
veal shank, creamy polenta

Uncategorised

ContoroniUS$9.00
mushrooms/ garlic mashed potatoes /artichokes /daily vegetable/ creamy polenta

What 1,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roma in Houston offers an authentic Italian dining experience, set in a charming, cozy atmosphere. Renowned for "outstanding service" and "excellent food," patrons rave about handmade pastas and fresh seafood. The wine selection is impressive, focusing on Italian varieties. With "friendly, attentive staff" and homey vibes, it's a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

1,298 Reviews

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Bianca VIP
Houston40 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roma is a wonderful restaurant. Great food and attentive staff. I will definitely be back!
RomaResponded 7 days ago
Bianca, thank you for the 5 Star Review! Shanon
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Kevin
Dallas18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. A local favorite. Great staff, authentic selections.
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jo
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service. Outdoor patio was lovely. Food was great
RomaResponded on 1 March 2025
Jo, thank you for joining us and for sharing. Shanon
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Luis VIP
Houston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice place for a great conversation and yummy Italian food
RomaResponded on 26 February 2025
Luis, thank you. for joining us and for sharing! Shanon
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Felipe
Monterrey1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Houston boasts an incredible restaurant scene—Roma, unfortunately, is not part of it. Our evening began with a lackluster Negroni, its oxidized sweet vermouth clashing with sad little ice chips. Then came the octopus salad: while the octopus itself was properly seasoned, the accompanying vegetables were an afterthought. If you've ever wondered how completely unseasoned potatoes and tomatoes taste, Roma has you covered. The main course arrived… but our cutlery did not. We watched our food cool for ten minutes before finally being able to eat. And yet, the worst part of the experience wasn’t the food—it was the service. No apologies, no efforts to make amends, just constant interruptions to our conversation and an eagerness to rush the check. If only they had shown the same enthusiasm for, say, offering us a wine list or ensuring we had utensils. If the staff believes this is acceptable service, they must be operating under some serious delusions. Maybe one day, my wife and I will laugh about this experience. At this point, we kind of have to.
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Chris
Houston1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Tony was great company! Friendly and welcoming service, romantic ambience, awesome wine selection. Food was ok, the appetizer salads (caprese and octopus) saved the whole meal but for a late evening reservation on Valentine’s Day it’s excusable. Overall great experience great vibes, wish the portions were bigger and a bit more fresh.
RomaResponded on 17 February 2025
Chris, thank you for joining us and for sharing. Please join us again on regular evening, as you know Valentine's Day is always challenging. Shanon
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Edward
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants, food is excellent as well as service
RomaResponded on 15 February 2025
Edward, thank you for selecting Roma, for the kind words of encouragement and for sharing. Shanon
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Brooke
Charlotte5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This little place was amazing and we all loved our meals. Salmon, mushroom ravioli, and the fettuccini. All fresh and some made table side. It was wonderful!
RomaResponded on 15 February 2025
Brooke, thank you for joining us and for sharing! Shanon
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Kevin
Dallas18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great authentic food, service, and a traditional atmosphere. Patio is a must when the weather permits. Enjoyed the local surroundings.
RomaResponded on 10 February 2025
Kevin, thank you for joining us and for sharing your dining experience. We hope to see you again very soon. Shanon
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Barbara VIP
Houston43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely neighborhood gem. Large portions, good food, relaxing patio
RomaResponded on 8 February 2025
Barbera, thank you for joining us and for sharing! Shanon
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FAQs

Roma does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Roma also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 664-7581.

Roma is rated 4.7 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 10 times today

2347 University Blvd, Houston, TX 77005

Additional information

Phone number
(713) 664-7581
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 17:00–21:45
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as valet service.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Roma

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Additional information

Lasagne

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Fettuccine Cacio e Pepe

Insalata E Antipasti

CaesarUS$12.00

Insalata della CasaUS$12.00

Insalata di PolpoUS$17.00

CapreseUS$16.00

BurrataUS$18.00

AranciniUS$15.00

Polpette di ManzoUS$18.00

Fritto MistoUS$19.00

Cozze con Salsa al Vino BiancoUS$17.00

Pasta Piccola

Spaghetti al LimoneUS$16.00

Orecchiette al PestoUS$16.00

Rigatoni alla NormaUS$16.00

Gnocchi al GorgonzolaUS$17.00

Paste

Fettuccine Cacio e PepeUS$24.00

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$23.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00

Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Gamberi e CalamariUS$28.00

Ravioli Ripieni ai Funghi con Salsa di TartufoUS$29.00

Lasagne con Carne di ManzoUS$22.00

Pesce e Carne

Tonno GrigliatoUS$26.00

Salmone con OrzoUS$26.00

Polpo alla BraceUS$27.00

Zuppa di MareUS$29.00

Pesce del Giorno

Pollo al LimoneUS$24.00

Costolette di ManzoUS$29.00

Scaloppine di VitelloUS$27.00

Stinco d'AgnelloUS$32.00

Ossobuco di VitelloUS$39.00

Uncategorised

ContoroniUS$9.00

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