D'Amico's Italian Market Cafe

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D'Amico's Italian Market Cafe

Restaurant · Virginia Court

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5510 Morningside Dr Suite 140, Houston, TX 77005

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Homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, lively setting, market  

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Best Italian Restaurants in Houston, Texas | Eater Houston

"This casual Rice Village cafe serves as a place to satisfy Italian food cravings in between exploring the area’s many shops and boutiques. Choose from sandwiches like spicy subs and meat-filled hoagies; wood-fired pizzas; and homemade pasta plates, like crawfish ravioli stuffed with ricotta and Romano cheeses and poblano peppers, and then topped with crema rosa sauce. Visit during lunch, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when lunch-sized portions of pasta come with a side salad for under $11." - Marcy de Luna

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24 Essential Italian Restaurants in Houston

"This casual Rice Village cafe serves as a suitable place to satisfy Italian food cravings in between exploring the area’s many shops and boutiques. Choose from sandwiches like spicy subs and meat-filled hoagies; wood-fired pizzas; and homemade pasta plates, like crawfish ravioli stuffed with ricotta and romano cheeses and poblano peppers, and topped with crema rosa sauce. Visit during lunch, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when lunch-sized portions of pasta come with a side salad for under $11." - Megha McSwain, Brittany Britto Garley

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24 Essential Italian Restaurants in Houston

"Stop into this Rice Village gem for hearty Italian cuisine, with sandwiches like sausage and peppers subs and meat-filled hoagies, wood-fired pizzas, and homemade pasta dishes, like the crawfish ravioli, which is stuffed with ricotta and romano cheeses, poblano peppers, garlic, and onion, and topped with a crema rosa sauce. Stop by for lunch between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when lunch-sized portions of pasta come with a side salad for $10 to $11." - Brittany Britto Garley, Megha McSwain

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avideen

Google
This restaurant was amazing. I had came with 2 other people, and we each had a great time. The service was very kind and helpful for options on the menu. I got ravioli, person 2 got tortellini, and person 3 got eggplant parmesan. The servings were just perfect to be able to eat and have some nice desserts. We got tiramisu, cheesecake, and a little ice cream. The cheesecake and tiramisu were very big and for a good price. Overall the entire place was nice and I rate this 10/10. Tip: go during lunch options are better and cheaper :)

henal gandhi

Google
The service was excellent, and they offer vegetarian options, with most dishes customizable to be vegetarian. I ordered the wild mushroom tortellini with white wine lemon butter sauce and garlic bread, which was delicious. However, I didn’t enjoy the cannoli as much; I’ve had better ones in Houston.

Paula Doucet

Google
This was a great experience. Our waiter was very attentive! Food was delicious. I took my dessert to go and had plenty for two.

Michael Henri

Google
Overhead for location must be very expensive. Time for new booth seats or booth repair, moved twice, 3 booths are messed up on both seats. Usually the service is amazing this time it was good. Usually the food is amazing this time it was good. About my tenth visit here, will be back, will sit at a chair table instead until new booths or repaired booths.

C F

Google
Delicious meal with family tonight. Never a disappointment in meals here. Have been dining here since 80’s at their various locations back then in Galveston and Clear Lake. But have been coming to current location since opening in late 90’s. This place is a family favorite and it’s a must try if you like Italian food. Only thing in recent years which is a miss is service, but we overlook because it’s very good food. We had at least 4 different servers last night with a forgotten item and they didn’t check back frequently for drink and bread refills. Forgot to take photos of house salads, mussels and calamari appetizers — they are all delicious too. Minestrone soup is very very good!

Mary Ellis

Google
Enjoyable dinner at one of Rice Village's neighborhood gems. Old school Italian with lots to choose from and wonderful Italian Cream Cake!

Augusto Rojas

Google
We moved to the area and had been looking for an authentic Italian market and google shared a few, one being D’Amico’s. We found it relatively easily, and found parking nearby. We appreciated that it was pet friendly (outside)as we had our dog with us. They were slightly understaffed, it had been cold and rainy recently and today was a beautiful albeit cool day so I completely understood what the manager was telling me in regards to eating outside. (There was another couple w their dog outside so we weren’t alone) We got our menus. I ordered the lentil soup which was fantastic and the seafood linguine diavolo. My wife ordered the fatale putta. Julian our server brought out some bread, some olive oil while we waited (we like the bread some much we ordered a loaf to take home). Our meal came out relatively quickly. Big portions, hot and delicious. We skipped the dessert and coffee as we had other plans. The place was busy but not too busy since it was 3:30 in the afternoon. It was worth the trip from our suburb town (40 minutes away).

Josh Montgomery

Google
The aesthetic of this restaurant is nice, good place for a conversation and maybe a lunch date. The food was bland, it wasn't bland just lacked flavor. Service was prompt and attentive though.
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Holly H.

Yelp
My boyfriend and I came here for a Friday night causal dinner date. I had a frozen Bellini along with the crawfish ravioli, both were super yummy! I also ordered a slice of chocolate cake but was too full so I only had one bite and decided to save the rest. The service was great and the patio area is really cute. Would come back here again!
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Julia C.

Yelp
3-Star Yelp Review for D'Amico's Italian Market Cafe D'Amico's Italian Market Cafe had its moments, but overall, the experience was a bit hit or miss. We ordered the Gnocchi with Italian sausage and shrimp, the Crawfish Ravioli, and the Pasta Pomodori with chicken. The standout of the night was definitely the Crawfish Ravioli, which had the most balanced and flavorful profile. For the other two dishes, the proteins felt mismatched with the pastas--swapping them out for something more complementary could have elevated the flavors significantly. On the bright side, the drinks were enjoyable! The Vodka Mule, Mezcal, and margarita were well-made and added a nice touch to the meal. While the food had its highlights, the overall flavor combinations didn't fully meet expectations. It's worth a visit for the drinks and a few standout dishes, but it didn't quite deliver the full experience we were hoping for. A solid three stars.
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Nina K.

Yelp
I dined at D'Amico's for a work lunch. I've always been interested to try it. They've got a cute setup. The tables were a bit close to one another. We were seated inside towards the front and people kept passing right next to us. We started off with the calamari which was decent. I liked the sauce. The complimentary bread was dry and a bit stale. I've had better frozen bread. The waiter forgot one of our drinks so I made sure to request again. He was also unable to answer menu questions for a coworker. There was a lady as well who kept walking around loudly discussing seating arrangements and such. I ordered the chicken Romano. It came with a salad as well which was nice. The chicken was a bit chewy and the sauce was underwhelming. Overall the food was alright but I prefer other Italian places.
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Ebony L.

Yelp
This has been on my list for some time and made it for HRW 2024. Very mom and pop, causal feel with a pleasant, attentive staff. We were greeted with rolls for the table; it would be better warm, with some sauce, etc. I had a whiskey sour was really good, and they have a large wine selection, including half bottles. Got the meat plate as an app, and the presentation was lacking, and the portion was very large and unmanageable for one. The highlight was the salmon ravioli, and the tomato cream sauce was special. Again, presentation was lacking. I love Italian Cream Cake, but this one was the driest slice I've had in recent memory. The ravioli is worth a return, but there's work to be done.
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Errold-John T.

Yelp
Stopped by here for a quick lunch with my partner and we both enjoyed the atmosphere and food. The decor had its own charm to it thats a bit homey but also romantic and comfortable. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available for various party sizes. Service was quick with several servers giving us bread, water and attending our orders. The lunch specials we went with both cost $12.95 which felt like a steal considering the amount of food we got. Alongside the generous amount of bread they kept giving us was a small app, entree and side. We went with the Caesar, chicken and Spaghetti and lentil soup, tilapia and Fettuccine topped with our choice of 3 different sauces. The portions were just right, being enough to fill you up but not leave you in a food coma. Everything felt like it had a lot of flavor which made me scarf down most of my food pretty quickly. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and ambiance and would definitely come back.
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Zo M.

Yelp
From start to finish , D 'Amicos Italian Market Cafe had us at Ciao. Lukash our server took care to get our drink and dinner items out quickly. I had the Taglierini homemade angel hair pasta with oven roasted Roma tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil .It was served extra hot like I like it and had the perfect amount of spice without being over salty. The BREAD. Not sure if they make it in house but if they were closer to home I would come here every week and buy their bread. Perfectly toasted on outside and soft on inside .Heavenly! Wine: Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay. Full bodied wine with notes of Citrus, tropical fruits and hazelnuts. Creamy texture with a long mineral finish. Several servers waited on us and you can tell service was a big part of why they have been in business for over 45 years. We had dinner inside and they also offer outside seating . Return: Absolutely
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Christine L.

Yelp
Good place for dessert with outdoor patio option. Pluses 1) different cakes - lemon and chocolate are good 2) some gelato and sorbetto Areas to improve 1) wish they had tiramisu 2) music is okay a little 70s Night Fever for me
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Kim H.

Yelp
We were lucky enough to stumble upon this place by accident. It was some of the best Italian food I have had ever. The restaurant is very cute and quaint and we were lucky enough to have Peter as our server both times. He is a wealth of knowledge about drinks and anything on the menu We had two Bellini's both nights and it was the best frozen Bellini I've ever ever had. Peter also gave me a great suggestion on wine. That was a great compliment to my dinner. I had the wild mushroom and walnut tortellini both nights, and it did not disappoint. It comes with a light butter sauce and together with the almonds and mushrooms is some of the best Italian dish I've ever had. My friend had the stuffed chicken on the last night and once again the chicken had a crispy outside and so tender and juicy on the inside, stuffed with spinach and cheese. If I ever make it back to Houston, I might have this place three times in a row. Don't miss out on trying some of the best Italian food ever.
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Bianca C.

Yelp
Located in Rice Village, I wanted to love this place. It does give you the feeling of being in an Italian aunt's home, but something about this place fell flat for me. I will say the service was magnificent, Isac was an amazing server. I just couldn't get into the food. Would I give this place another try, maybe. I know I have a limited food palate, so going forward, I will be more informed next visit. But you guys definitely should give this place a try! Bianca
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Charmaine S.

Yelp
The main dish were great. I had clams in white sauce and my colleague had spaghetti/sausage and both were delish! Lentil soup hit the warm crave for this cold weather and the coffee was yummy and needed! Service was perfect. Tiramisu was sub standard but the place was a great ambience for quick work lunch! Place was clean and the staff were professional and friendly!
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Maria C.

Yelp
Después de caminar un rato decidimos probar este restaurante para la comida del Domingo. El ambientes es muy familiar, no hay mucho lujo, pero una buena atención por parte del personal, que te da una sensación de familiaridad. La cesta de pan hecho en casa no me gustó, el pan es seco, duro y muy frío. La comida estaba excelente, en especial el risotto, cada bocado estaba full de sabor. Estoy segura que regresaré. Fue perfecto para un domingo familiar!
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Jonathan A.

Yelp
Such a cute little restaurant in the middle of rice village. Great spot for family dinner or a date night! Lots of amazing wine selections and food selection as well. The service is truly amazing. The server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. My partner recently had mouth surgery and can only do smooth liquids. She was able to talk to the kitchen and make him a tomato's basil Ivonne is the most amazing server here. She is fabulous and definitely a star of the restaurant!
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Jennifer M.

Yelp
Came here for lunch. Started with the Casares salad. It was very watery so I didn't eat it after 2 bits. The sandwich was ok but I prefer my sandwiches to have more taste to it.
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Karen S.

Yelp
Very good fresh food, and the best tiramisu ever, very courteous and prompt staff, and a great ambience
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Cha C.

Yelp
Ate lunch here with my sister, the food was supurb, service was amazing and ambiance was peaceful and clean. Highly Recommend I only regret that I did not take photos of my delicious cuisine. What a treat!
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Kaitlyn A.

Yelp
We went for a birthday dinner, and overall it was pretty good. The service was a little slow, but the food definitely made up for it. And the seating area inside feels a little small to me for a big party, but is a nice cozy feel otherwise. I really liked the chicken braciolentini, and the caeser salad was okay, the dressing tasted a little watery. For my meal, I got the taglierini, and I could not recommend it enough. It was a fan favorite at the table. I also added sautéed shrimp to it, which I'm glad I did. For dessert, I got a scoop of the coffee Gelato and Mango sorbet. The coffee was pretty good, but the Mango was my favorite!

Tess L.

Yelp
Absolutely love this place! New favorite italian restaurant Food was great, atmosphere was very family like and comfortable, but lastly the food was so fresh and delicious! 10/10 recommend

Jennifer W.

Yelp
Gelato & Sorbeto portions are small for the price. I ordered a vanilla and mint chocolate chip cup. $4.50 per scoop is way too much, especially since the cup wasn't filled full. Maybe if the two scoops were in one for $5.50, I'd accept that.
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Scott L.

Yelp
How many times have you ordered anything without even caring what it costs? Me, almost never. How often does your order exceed your dreams? Me, not often. Both of these rare events happened at The Same Times after returning home with take-out veal ravioli from the Rice Village Italian restaurant! Simply superb marinara lightly coating amazing homemade pasta pillows stuffed with ground veal and topped with a dollop of delicious ricotta. Worth every penny, whatever the cost, but for those willing to share, one order could easily satisfy two light eaters.
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Lilia H.

Yelp
Stopped by for a quick bite. Had the antipasto pizza, added Italian sausage...it was so good we didn't get a pic. Paired that with a Campari and tiramisu! All was delicious and outside patio around the holidays was lovely.
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Tommy T.

Yelp
How can anyone give this place anything less than 5 stars?! I had the best 3 course lunch for $12.95 and it was dynamite! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I will be back sooner rather than later. Highly recommended. They have gelato too.
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Zain R.

Yelp
I have been to D'Amico's three times now - twice for work related events and once only for dessert. All the servers have always been super friendly and the food usually comes out at a decent pace considering that we are in large groups. I have to say that the fried calamari over here is probably one of my favorites in town. First time with the group, I had the poblano peppers stuffed with crab and they were amazing! The second time I got the snapper and unfortunately it was super salty. I ended up leaving it after a few bites. The tiramisu is large and DELICIOUS. The lattes and cappuccinos are delish too.

Kylie H.

Yelp
Boyfriend took me here for lunch on a Saturday after I told him I was craving Italian. First green flag was that there was complementary fresh bread and dipping oil that was AMAZING, loaded with fresh herbs and garlic. We got the lentil soup which was full of flavor. Lentil soup as the soup of the day wouldn't be my first choice but I would definitely order it again from here. I ended up going with the chicken Alfredo and my boyfriend got the crawfish ravioli. The best thing is that they have lunch specials on Saturdays which is unheard of these days. The outdoor area was super cute! Our water cups were continuously topped off and our server stopped by plenty to ask if we were enjoying our meals. We will be back!

Robert T.

Yelp
Great Sicilian- American place. Old school red sauce offerings plus regular trendy specials. Love the ambiance and crisp air conditioning. Crab claws D'Amico is fantastic. Their daily lunch specials are unbeatable in terms of price, speed and quality. Incredibly stable service staff speaks to solid management. Food is 100% predictable every time. Solid bar and wine offerings. I just wished they had prosciutto crudo and melon on the summer menu.
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Mike M.

Yelp
It's been a few years since I last dined here and the interior has changed since then. It now has two front entrances along with outdoor dining in front. Inside it's decorated in an old world Italian style with table and booth seating along with a bar too. My recent visit was for lunch and ordering from that menu I went with a healthy option of penne asparagus with chicken for a low price of $10.49. The lunch meals also come with a salad and I chose their house salad over a Caesar. First to arrive was a complimentary plate of 3 small rolls that were quite good taste wise with some pepper and olive oil. The salad arrived in less than 5 minutes and I was pleased with its appearance and size. It was a nice bowl of greens with a vinaigrette dressing and I could tell how fresh the ingredients were that also included tomatoes and carrot slices. It was NOT a skimpy side salad like you typically get at other restaurants. The entree arrived less than 10 minutes later and again I was happy with its appearance and size. The bowl had homemade penne with grilled chicken, cut up asparagus and nuts in a light tasting sauce that was delicious. Usually you give up some taste when ordering a heart healthy dish but not this one. This meal satisfied me and along with its price and professional table service represented a pleasurable dining experience. Their dinner menu offers a much wider selection of entrees but also at higher prices. I would be happy to return.
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Ramona M.

Yelp
I ordered the Tortellini Genovese. It was delicious! The service and ambience were great.
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Claudia C.

Yelp
We decided to come here for girls night. I have been here once before and it's a pretty good so was excited to come back. Overall, I thought it was ok but nothing I would rave about. The service was fine. They serve you bread as soon as you sit down. The bread was just ok, really didn't have any flavor and it was really dense. They do give you olive oil and cheese for the bread. I had the gnocchi with grilled chicken. Again, I thought it was just ok nothing special. The chicken could have more flavor. Then, we ended the night with some tiramisu. The tiramisu was really good I highly recommend. I mostly likely won't come back unless invited by friends.
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John C.

Yelp
My family went to this prominent eatery in Rice Village for the first time. We had been to all of the other places there, even the other Italian restaurant. This one rivals the best there. It is warm and inviting. The food was authentic southern Italian ( and I'm Italian). Service was fast ( although we went at an off hour). They have a full menu, full bar, and items to take home, including homemade pasta and gelato. We will return.
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Aaron P.

Yelp
Not sure why this place only has 3 starts. It's amazing. Chicken Asiago was delicious and instead of a chicken breast being stuffed with all manner of things, they sliced it so it cooked evenly. Will return again!
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Alexi V.

Yelp
Had the pleasure of eating at D'Amico's this evening with some family. Admittedly, we nearly opted for another restaurant because at 3.5 stars on Yelp, there are several other more highly-rated options nearby. To say that I'm glad we gave it a chance is an understatement: we absolutely loved it. Now, I'm leaving a 5-star review, not because it's the paragon of Italian fine dining, but because it's a charming restaurant with great staff, good food, and deserves more than the .5 star advantage it holds over the nearby Olive Garden. Now for an honest evaluation of the food: having noticed the fresh pasta behind the display case near the entrance, I immediately focused on the fresh pasta options on the menu. While not explicitly listed as a menu item, I was able to order Pappardelle bolognese, and it didn't disappoint. As an avid home cook who believes in the strong correlation between the time spent making freshly-made food and how it tastes, I gravitate towards fresh pasta and bolognese; it didn't disappoint. Interestingly, a dollop of Ricotta adorned my pile of pasta, like a creamy pom-pom on a reddish-white beret. While delicious in its own right, the creamy sweetness of the ricotta seemed a little out of place on an otherwise mostly-savory dish. The Chicken Romano, deservedly in the House Favorites section of the menu, was also delicious; the accompanying spaghetti (curiously served in place of the advertised linguini) was cooked perfectly--as were all of the pastas represented at our table. The pizza, which I am compulsively-driven to try every time I see a wood-fired oven, was really just OK. It has a thin, almost-crackery crust, good sauce, and salty, sharp cheese. Definitely not mozzarella di bufala. More like shredded low-moisture mozz, provolone, and a lot of pecorino, if I had to guess. Note: I'm an unabashed pizzaphile and have been known to make over 60 pizzas in an evening. I appreciate everything from 90-second Neapolitan pies to Totino's "pizza" rolls. Some members of our party really liked the pizza; I thought it didn't live up to its wood-fired potential. The Farfalle Puttanesca was the least notable of our entrees, but this is likely because by the time I'd gotten around to sampling it, I was already well past the limits of the elastic waistband on my shorts. The side salads that accompanied our meals were unremarkable. I'd be remiss were I to not mention the freshly-baked rolls. They're soft, doughy, delicious, and really set the tone for what ended up being a great dining experience. Final thoughts: ignore the Yelp haters; this place has good food and could easily pass for the best Italian restaurant in 99% of the towns in America. Shout out to Yvonne (I think that was her name?) for great service and a solid recommendation on the pappardelle.
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Tim C.

Yelp
It's been a while since we've eaten here and we forgot how good it was. The meat lasagna was very tasty. The complimentary bread was good and gone in short order. My wife and I shared a lemoncello collins, never had one of these before, yum. My wife had the sliced chicken braciolentini, sliced chicken breast stuffed with Italian sausage, spinach and cheese, served over sauteed spinach with a balsamic glaze, another excellent choice.

Clarissa S.

Yelp
Excellent Italian food and service. Homemade pasta and desserts were the best! Had the chicken Parmesan and Alfredo pasta. This place does not disappoint
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Ashlea G.

Yelp
I dined here al fresco during lunch. They're right by the parking garage in Rice Village so if you're there for under two hours your parking is free. That was cool. I really enjoyed sitting on the patio, especially since it was warm that day. It's an Italian market where you can buy cakes by the slice, etc. They make their pasta fresh each day. They give you free bread and olive oil before your meal. The bread is served warm and it's delicious. The olive oil is smooth and balanced. I wanted pizza so I added Italian sausage, pepperoni and mushroom. You pay for extra toppings. It was pretty yummy! It's enough for two or more people to share. I ate the whole pizza by myself. I thought the pizza crust was soft but chewy. The texture might not agree with everyone. I prefer a completely hand tossed soft crust or a thinner crispy crust. Still, I really liked the pizza. I also had a Caesar salad; however, it only had one crouton...The dressing is very light so people might miss the thick, creamy Caesar dressing. I thought it was fine. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. It wasn't too salty either. My waiter was nice. He/the staff kept filing up my lemonade with water so I had to tell them what I was drinking each time. My bill was $24. Not bad for a bougie lunch in Rice Village. I would eat here again.
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Sonia T.

Yelp
Almost 40 years in The Village! Have been going for many years. Great bar area and table service. This is a quaint local eatery with many selections of Italian foods: salads, pizza and assorted entrees of fish, chicken and veal. Great atmosphere with pizza oven and large wine selection. Delicious bread. The tiramisu is the best I've ever had!

Jenny K.

Yelp
Chicken Asiago and the chicken pesto pappardelle, Family favorites Love their rolls too
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Fernando B.

Yelp
Good, comfort italian food. I tried the spaghetti and meatballs with meat sauce. It was exactly what I was looking for. Pasta was well cooked, the sauce was flavorfull with a good amount of meat. I also tried the rigatoni carmine. Simple and very tasty. They also have a tiny market and they carry a few italian pastas and treats. I enjoyed my visit and left with a full belly. If you like this review dont forget to hit the UFC button.
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Chelle N.

Yelp
Dined in on a Thursday at 2 pm ace was seated immediately. Crab claws in butter sauce is very good Calamari is crispy and tasty Mussels were over cooked
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Gary W.

Yelp
My daughter and I decided on looking at a map of the area and the first restaurant she pointed to, we would try out. This made for a rememberable dining experience and not in a good way. First, we entered the establishment prior to lunch and the hostess/waitress' back was towards us while she was at the bar talking to another employee so she might not have heard us come in, but the other employee saw us and made no mention to her that we are standing at the front desk/entrance. After about 3 minutes she turns around and was surprised to see us there (First red flag). We chose the outdoor patio after being seated and offered beverages. My daughter asked the waitress about the difference in some of the dishes she was interested in and the waitress seemed as if this was too much (Second red flag) of a hassle so my daughter ordered a simple Ceasar salad and I ordered Wild Mushroom and Walnut Tortellini with a glass of Chianti. The Ceasar salad was wilted with way too much dressing on top and not worth the $10.49 price and my order of tortellini pasta was way past al dente with the ends flopping around in the sauce. It was palatable at best. (Third red flag) The air around the patio area smelled of off gas(old food that has been stuck in a pipe for months). If you look at their logo the words Italian, Market and Café are separated. I think the products they sale or display fits into the category of Italian Market, but I have tasted way better food on the side streets of a Roman café near tourist traps.
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Susan P.

Yelp
We get together once a month, a group of five with various tastes and dietary restrictions. While we enjoy each other's company, food and quality is critical. D'Amico's fit the bill in so many ways. The menu is vast yet focused on Italian cuisine and there is something for everyone. Homemade pastas, seafood, desserts including gelato and coffee options galore. Salads, veal and chicken dishes...the list goes on. I couldn't resist the intriguing homemade pasta dish of Wild Mushroom and walnut tortellini. The pasta itself was a black pepper pasta and it was filled with the two main ingredients. The walnuts in the filling gave a nice crunchy texture to what is often a soft filling. The entire dish was wallowing in just the right amount of a lemon, wine and butter sauce. This dish is not to be missed. My companions were big fans of their salmon dishes and the asparagus, chicken penne dish hit all the right notes with the heart health conscious group without sacrificing flavor. Dessert was amazing too with wedding cake, tiramisu and chocolate mousse cake shared across the table. This is a winning place to dine.

Amber D.

Yelp
Food isn't the best but the location and ambiance makes up for it. I love the area and eating outside on a pretty day. Service is usually always good.
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Elle P.

Yelp
Great food and service! If you enjoy Italian food this is an excellent place to go. Gelato is delicious and is a must try!
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George S.

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Excellent service, our waiter was really dynamic and attentive to our needs. He constantly came to check up (without being annoying), if he saw water missing, he'd fill it up etc. He was super honest too, telling us which pasta are homemade and which ones are bought. The food was top notch, the service was quick and the food super tasty. I don't typically order dessert, but wow the tiramisu is so worth it.
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Catherine L.

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Everything about it has been great for years - food, service and atmosphere. Some favorite dishes are the mushroom walnut tortellini, shrimp pesto pappardelle, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken braciolenti, antipasto pizza and house and Caesar salads that come with entrees. Our kids like the pepperoni pizza and bread. The make your own pasta, paninis and lunch specials are also really good. Everyone can always find something they like. The little authentic Italian grocery items, wine and gelato make it extra special. The food and service have been consistently wonderful for years, which is hard to find these days. Some of the staff like Isaac have been there for a long time and are always welcoming and helpful. The family who owns it has done a great job making it a reliable, family friendly, comfortable neighborhood favorite spot. I've been going there for over 20 years and can always rely on it for quick meals or special occasions with larger groups. Will continue to be a happy regular!
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Yvonne L.

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Was looking for a place in Rice Village that was going to be comfortable to take my child. D'Amico's was perfect! Delicious homemade pasta (my son loved it), reasonable price and great service.
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Justin W.

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Utterly Disgusting, I wish i would've read David W.'s review before going. Atmosphere is nice and clean but the food is atrocious. We had the calamari and crab claws and the crab claws tasted like there were frozen in the 1960's cooked in the 1990's and microwaved today. Calamari was good but you can't really mess up a fried dish. move on to the "fresh pasta" cooked with freezer burn marks, no flavor to be found in the sauces, meatballs taste like they were picked up off the floor and placed on the plate. chicken parmesan covered in an oily substance imitating cheese. me and my spouse took one bite each, immediately called for the check and left. Sometimes it costs to learn a lesson, if you're reading this review let this lesson be free. Avoid. No pictures because nothing wowed me to the point of wanting to take any.
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Devin F.

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This is a real Italian restaurant, no need to look further The food is delicious, the service is good. The market has great Italian imports for your kitchen at home.
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Jeff W.

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Definitely one of my favorite places to go when I'm in town. My favorite is the chicken Marsala, the sauce is just amazing. We usually sit outside when we visit, this last time it was chilly so we sat inside. I kind of prefer dining outside here. The service is consistently good. Definitely a spot I recommend.
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Divina O.

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Always a great place for lunch. I usually get the Alfredo but this time did the clam . Has both outside abs inside options. Our server was a bit pushy about us having a stroller but we were trying to find a table and we were going to fold it after we took baby off. Without saying hi or anything he just said" sir you can't have that in here " without realizing that we haven't even sat down. Still he was nice after we sat down, and probably was just reacting to the situation. But rubbed us the wrong way. We come here almost every other week for lunch. So my review is pretty skewed to the service. Food wise it's great Italian for casual lunches. They also have great ice tea
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China D.

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my boyfriend and i went here for dinner during the holidays and we were a feeling a little homesick for italian food. The atmosphere is great and i love this part of rice village. It is a great place to hang out with a glass of wine and cup of coffee to relax and people watch. They started us out with complimentary bread and there is olive oil on the table. I was disappointed in the bread, it needed some salt, and the olive oil didn't have much flavor. We were not off to a strong start. My bf was dying to try the fried calamari. It was just okay, the breading was good but the calamari was a little rubbery. Also they slices the squid long ways instead of in little rings? We won't get the calamari again but if you are really craving it then it's probably okay. Thankfully everything improved from here, the complimentary salads that came with our entrees were fantastic. I ate every last crumb of my caesar salad. My bf got the veal saltimbocca with red sauce and spaghetti which was pretty good. I got the chicken canneloni which i LOVED. I was honestly not expecting to be so obsessed with this dish. It was creamy and had comforting flavors. Imagine like a chicken alfredo and chicken noodle soup had a baby and that baby became this dish. The flavors were nice and subtle and it was served in a piping hot baking dish. Overall we would come back for the homemade pasta dishes but will not be regulars. I also plan to come back and buy their homemade pasta to go!