Osso & Kristalla

First time at Osso and Kristalla—and wow! The ambiance and food were absolutely incredible. Our party of 50 was served with efficiency and care by their fantastic waitstaff. They truly went above and beyond. We’ll definitely be back! Rockstar waitstaff!

Enjoyed a casual, solo meal here on a week night while in town for business. Really liked the prosciutto and pear pizza. My server spent some time talking through the options and checking on me, which was very nice. There were no issues with my lingering and enjoying a second glass of wine.

On a whim visited while in town and didn’t realize the Astros were playing and this place is a popular place on game nights so had a little bit of a wait—however staff was incredibly hospitable and recommended we went next door to their sister concept for a couple drinks while we waited. Order a few pizzas and drinks and all were well prepared and flavorful.

Loved this restaurant, the service is amazing. I will definitely come back here. I recommend the margarita pizza and the salmon. Cocktails are great as well.

Osso & Kristalla was perfect for our private event with about 140 guests. The staff was so helpful working with us on budget, food and drink options, and all of the logistics. And on the day of the event, the staff was so professional and amazing, our guests were delighted! I got so many comments on the quality of the food and service. I highly recommend them!!

Food was delicious. Ordered two pizzas and Shrimp Linguine and they all came out excellent. Server Jessica is/was amazing, very attentive without being overbearing and loved her positive attitude. Would definitely recommend this place. The atmosphere was nice as well, nicely lit. Service is top notch.

I ordered my Kristalla Salad w/ Chicken and Black Truffle fries for Pick Up on Uber Eats as I’m staying at a hotel nearby and wanted something in walking distance. The salad looked good and although $15.80, I figured it might be a good size. I added chicken for $6 and got black truffle fries for like $13. While the salad and chicken are tasty, as you can see from the picture, it’s rather small for being $22. Hardly any of the toppings were put on there, so I’m confused as to how they justify $16 for some lettuce. The chicken is really good and I think $6 is appropriate for what I got. Now the fries. The fries are frozen fries. Not made in house. I hardly taste any truffle and they have some sort of Lawry’s type seasoning on them. Extremely underwhelming. The staff was attentive as soon as I walked through the door, the food was done faster than the already fast estimated time (which is fine by me) and it’s in a nice area of DT Houston within walking distance of multiple hotels. Would I recommend this place to a friend? No. But is the food decent enough to eat but won’t rock your world? Yes.

11/13 - This was my first time here. I came to Houston for a work trip ! We made reservations. The staff at the location were very nice and on point. They made sure we were good and made sure our water was filled! The food was definitely amazing. Came out pretty and hot. Didn't have to wait long at all for the food! Great location. I highly recommend.

Really a 4.5 but since that wasn't an option I gave them a 4. Honestly service was the .5 only because I had to ask twice for 2 separate things and the waiters were chatting it up the first incident. The food was awesome like 6 stars out of 5. Started off with the tomato remoulade which is essentially fried green tomatoes with shrimp and an awesome fresh arugula and tomato salad. For my entree I had shrimp and grits. Grits were excellent although not as cheesy as I expected. The shrimp were grilled to perfection. My daughter in law had the buffalo chicken pizza and said it was excellent. Bonus on game day if you valet you can stay parked during the Astros game.

I love the actual restaurant so when I saw they had a space in Daikin I happily paid the $14 for some of the most trash pizza of my life. The crust is thick and undercooked . The quality of cheese is plastic-ey and barely melted. When your name is associated with something the quality shouldn't vary THIS much. This picture is from a pizza in store. I didn't bother taking a pic of the one from the game.

Came for dinner last night as the reviews sounded really good. Honestly, the staff was SUPER sweet. And it's why I have it the 3 stars. Our waitress was super sweet and helpful. I got the "not so French" drink and it was delicious. The vibes of the location were cute but kinda meh. I got the olive oil salmon for dinner. It was actually pretty good! Idk what I was expecting. Also someone I was with got the Wagyu empanadas and I tried was - also was really good. Unfortunately, when I packed my food to go - there was a hair at the bottom of my plate. I was super disappointed. Another person I was with said she had a hair in her pizza too. Was not the best experience. Super let down and disappointed

We were looking forward to hanging out in the beautiful weather as the game ended. I ordered the lasagna, my man-friend the bolognese. They came out shortly. Unfortunately mine was ice cold. Like from the refrigerator cold. I stopped the server, let him know and asked to have it recooked so it was hot. About 30 minutes went by, he was done with his meal and I still didn't get mine. We asked for the lasagna to be removed from the bill so we could pay and leave. He gave us the check. It's too bad there was no follow up by him to alert a manager, or find out what happened to my meal. We stopped the manager and told him what happened. He asked several times if I wanted to wait for another lasagna. I reminded him I had already been waiting and it never showed up. Then he wanted to know if I wanted one to go. I explained again that I had ordered hoping to eat dinner together. We had more than an hour to drive back and just wanted to leave at that point. Do better.

Not worth the price. Hardly any substance. Bar service was friendly but food was lacking.

We came here for a friend's birthday dinner. I rarely go to dinner downtown because of the parking situation but I was able to snag a spot 2 blocks from the restaurant. The vibe appeared to be an upscale Italian restaurant but the playlist was top 40 music. A minor inconvenience was that the restaurant felt warm and stuffy. A few of us mentioned that we felt like we were sweating and we were seated indoors. All of us started with cocktails. I ordered a not so french 75 which was perfectly refreshing and helped cool me down a bit. The appetizers came not too long after. Our party of 9 shared 2 plates of calamari. The calamari was smaller than I expected and there appeared to be equal pieces of calamari and peppers. I ordered the shrimp linguine for my entree. I was expecting an entire plate full of pasta based on other Italian restaurants I've dined in but I actually preferred having a smaller portion that was more realistic for me to finish in one sitting. The zest from the lemon balanced out the garlic so that it wasn't too overpowering. The consensus among the group is that the food overall was just okay.

Easy to find, parking is hard. The restaurant is good for small groups and date. The service was okay. Mushroom pizza (4/5) Calamari (3/5) Swordfish (4/5) Bolognese (3.5/5) Overall decent food and chill ambience. Nice menus that would make everyone happy

Our 3rd time, 1st was excellent, 2nd terrible, except for the service Tonight was our 3rd time and we won't return Again, service was very good Food, not so much I asked it it is possible to get a veggie burger, the manager said that he would speak to the sister restaurant right next door...yay, they would be happy to do one for me (I told him that I would be happy to order something else) so after he went to so much trouble, I said yes, how nice There was only cooked veggies on a bun.. No burger ONLY VEGGIES I ate some but we mentioned it to the very kind waiter and he brought the manager over. Long story, we had to ask him to take it off of our bill, he did not offer saying that I substituted a salad for fries (same price and it was a handful of lettuce, no tomatoes etc? Subpar manager We will not return, that's a promise

I was walking around for my lunch break and found this spot a few blocks away from the conference center. After talking to people nonstop since 7:30 am on only 6 hours of sleep total across the past two days, I deeply appreciated the hospitality at Osso & Kristalla ;__; I walked in on a Thursday afternoon and was seated immediately. Very charming, rustic while upscale feel. The staff were welcoming and friendly. I was looking for a somewhat healthy but quick bite and asked for some substitutions on their burger-- which I was pleasantly surprised that they were willing to accommodate ;_____; OSSO GOOD CHEESEBURGER (chicken instead of beef, no pepperoncini, salad instead of fries): At this point, this no longer resembles anything on their menu LOL. Yet this is amazing... They should make a chicken burger a regular item. Super tender, flavorful chicken, softest buns ever, fresh veg, melty cheese-- I am so happy. I'd just been asking my server, Angie, if they happen to make a lighter sandwich and she offered to ask the kitchen. I think maybe since it was a slower afternoon that they were able to tweak it for me, but the fact that they did it at all meant so much after a long week. Only after I went home and looked them up online did I find out that Osso & Kristalla is owned by Jim Crane of Houston Astros fame lol. Highly recommend for high quality food and service.

Food: the menu is great. There are a great many things to try. I was with a group of 10. We tried the truffle fries, calamari as appetizers. My crew enjoyed the gumbo, mushroom pizza, steak salad, and Salmon dishes. I tried the Branzino, which was very tasty!, The service was great. We had one server for 10 people, and she did a very good job. No complaints and everyone was happy. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with lots of windows and light. It was not crowded at all, we visited on a Monday 11:30 am. Pretty early lunch. I definitely plan to return with my hubby so we can try the gumbo and the creole tomato bisque. These caught my eye!

My friends and I decided to hit up Osso & Kristalla as a pregame spot before hitting up a concert at Minute Maid. We wanted to take advantage of their happy hour so most of us arrived right at 4. I parked a few blocks away but there is street parking surrounding that area. When we arrived, the place wasn't too busy, but quickly filled up as people were getting off work or had the same idea as us. Eleanor was our waitress and she took great care of us from start to finish. She knew we were trying to squeeze in as much food and drinks as we could before heading next door so she checked in on us frequently. Their happy hour menu isn't bad. They have about 6 or 7 food options, a handful of beer selections, well cocktails and a couple of wine options. I knew I was going to drink beer at the concert so I went with a nice cold Shiner here served in a nicely chilled glass. Every drink after was also served in a chilled glass too. It's little things like this that make me happy. I wasn't looking to get really full but knew I should probably eat a little something something before the concert. I ordered the Calamari Fritta. This dish came out nice and fresh and was a generous portion. The happy hour price made it even more of a steal. I like calamari done the way they do it here. It comes served with pepperoncini peppers and marinara sauce. The combination of the calamari, peppers and sauce makes for a delicious bite. I also got to try the Black Truffle Parmesan Fries and they were tasty as well. I'm part of the minority that's not a big truffle person, but the truffle in this was not overpowering. Overall, I really liked the happy hour here and would love to come back and check out their lunch or dinner options. I will be back.

Wow, this was such a disappointment experience. I had high expectations because the owner of the Houston Astros owns this restaurant however I was sadly mistaken. This spot is located right next to Minute Maid Park, it's definitely a nice spot to chill after the game. The decor is well put together, they have one section of the restaurant that's set up like a sports bar and the other half to be like an upscale fine dining. There's also a patio if you want to sit outside. Walking in the host greeted us with this look like she didn't want to be there but I really didn't care because I was hungry after going to the Astros game. They sat us by the bar area & handed us the dinner menu. I decided to order my go to drink which is the Manhattan & for my main course I went ahead and got their Spaghetti with the chicken cutlet. It's pretty much a chicken Parmesan pasta. My manhattan was okay, the presentation was sad and seems like it was just a lazy bartender making the drink. Also who puts ice in a Manhattan? Where they do that at? My meal came out in 5 minutes which I would be excited about but this isn't a fast food restaurant. My dish came out so quick which raises a red flag for me. First off chicken cutlets take at least 12-15 minutes to be fried or baked since it's a breast. Then to top it off this dish takes about 20-25 minutes to prepare & not five mins. I'm just going to assume that the chicken was already pre cooked & they refried it to get it hot. The chicken breast itself had barely any flavor with a pinch of salt & it was dry. The spaghetti was too tomatoey & too acidic for my liking. For a 21 dollar dish it was overpriced for something that's barely edible. I decided to take the rest home to maybe eat it later but it was so below par that I just threw it in the trash. The reason I'm giving it a 2 stars is because Alysia was very nice and accommodating & she checked on us a few times. When my food came out she saw the disappointment in my face & when I was handed my check she took 20 percent off my bill. That was very kind of her but I wasn't expecting nor did I need it. When I'm paying 21 dollars for a simple spaghetti with some chicken smothered with melted cheese on top; I expected somewhat decent quality. Yes I get that it's a bar but this restaurant is set up to be a fine dining as well. Overall my meal was a 1.5/5 but I'll give it a 2 because our server was great and the decor is nice otherwise I don't have anything nice to say. I was going to order their gumbo to go but I'm not wasting another 12 bucks for a potential lackluster food. I'll give them one more go when I'm around the area.

Went there for brunch before a Sunday Astros game. The food was decent but nothing I would rave about. Ambiance is nice but can get a little loud. Parking is pretty non-existent like everywhere else downtown.

This restaurant is not anything special. I got the margarita pizza and sea bass, but both were lacking flavor and tasted pretty bland. The pizza was large, and we had leftovers, but it was pretty regular. The sea bass was salty, and the vegetables were still hard and had not been cooked thoroughly. The sauce was also average. It did not make up for the other lacking features of the dish. Prices are a bit steep for what you get. Paid around $30 something for the fish and almost $20 for the pizza. Service was good. Server came by consistently, and food came out quick. There is no free parking, and they do not validate. There is metered parking right out front for a cheap price. Interior has a nice design, as it is a downtown spot, but it doesn't make up for the poor food. Overall, I would not recommend this spot. There are better spots downtown to find good food. Will not be coming back. 5/10

Overall rating: 4.7 stars. The food was phenomenal. We started with the artichoke bruschetta, which was a delicious beginning to our night. For entrees, I got the squash pasta while my partner got the prime pork chop and these were absolutely delicious, I loved the concepts and the presentation of both and wish I could enjoy them again! The dessert was rich bold chocolate cake and a great way to end our meal. Our server was helpful, attentive, and made our experience even better! The art inside the restaurant is cool and modern, I enjoyed it. Literally the only thing holding me back from 5/5 is the lighting was a bit harsh and the music was too loud. Still, I would absolutely come back to this restaurant and try more amazing drinks and food with their great service!

Service was very good. Food was ok overall. Had dinner with 8 others and 6/9 enjoyed food. Others got the steak and each was not served at requested "doneness". Found prices to be fair, menu somewhat limited, atmosphere was fine.

Live nearby and have been meaning to check this place out for a while! Was very satisfied with food and service! We sat in the Lounge (it was a little more upscale than we expected and felt out of place being seated in the dining room). Lounge was lovely, chill ambiance, and prompt service (Tracey - I believe)! We were also approached by the manager at one point to check in on food and service. Beef slider appetizer - 4/5 was expecting higher scale beef and was more like hamburger - truffle fries were excellently seasoned Honey Butternut Pizza - 5/5 - had apparently only been added to the menu 2 weeks ago and did not disappoint. Excellent flavour and the best pizza I have had in a while. Barbacoa Po Boy - 4.5/5 not normally a huge Po boy fan but Tracey also recommended. Good flavour profile with a little bit of spice. No room for dessert today. Will be back again!

The inside of this place is beautiful and clean. When I went it was pretty quiet. You can see the kitchen from where you sit. I got a cucumber margarita that was okay. The pasta was very fresh and tasty. It had a lot of vegetables in it. Everything tasted super fresh. I would probably get a pizza next time.

First, I patronized this establishment because they were participating in this year's (2024) Houston Restaurant Weeks. Second, I have always wanted to eat here out of curiosity because their menu looked good. And, what I ordered was very, very good! When I arrived, I notified the hostess that I wanted to eat from their "Houston Restaurant Weeks" (HRW) menu. When seated, I given both their regular menu, and HRW menu. To my fault, I didn't request the dinner HRW menu because I was given the lunch menu. It was around 2:30pm, so it was defined as a late lunch time. Oh, just to let everyone know, the dinner menu includes dessert. The ambiance was quiet with the background music at a decent level. By the way, who's ever music playlist was playing, props to you because that playlist was enjoyable to listen to. And, I'm not a fan of today's music, either. Lol. Luckily, my waiter, Dan(?), let me order from the dinner menu. Apparently, after I ordered from the menu, I noticed the manager-on-duty was talking to him while he (Dan) was entering my order in the computer. The manager-on-duty looked at his watch, and the first thing I thought was I hope I didn't get Dan in trouble for ordering off the dinner menu instead of the lunch menu. I think I was caught looking because Dan passed by my table and gave the wink-and-thumbs up sign giving me that everything was fine. By the way, Dan's (and the kitchen crew's) service and timing were on point: when I was finished with one course the next course was ready to be served. Now the food. The first course was the prosciutto salad which as described was "Summer melon, arugula, toasted almond, (and) Texas olive oil." Just to let y'all know that wasn't your aunt's melon-wrapped-in-prosciutto appetizer, this was a deconstructed version, and much better tasting version of it. The prosciutto and arugula were the base while the cubed melon was on top. The olive oil was measured to be not drowning the whole salad. It was just right. In fact, the salad was hella delicious. And, it's not that often I'm impressed with a salad. The second course was the cast iron seared salmon. This was served over Texas sweet corn and field pea succotash drizzled with 1836 olive oil (which I think was the same olive oil served with the salad). I was a bit surprised when I was asked how I wanted it to be cooked ; it's so rare to be asked that. I wish most restaurants would do that. Nobody wants an overcooked, hella dry fish. I requested the salmon to cooked medium, by the way. And, it was hella delicious, too. It wasn't overcooked, nor over-seasoned. It was just right! The third course was dessert. And I ordered the Htown chocolate dream which consisted of devil's food cake, cacao berry chocolate, and raspberry paint. The "paint" looked like purée "painted" on the plate. This was hella delicious, three! (Get it? Hella delicious, hella delicious too, hella delicious three. Lol. ) I'm not sure what was on top of the cake, but it tasted like mini-whoppers malted milk balls. And, I haven't had that in a long time! Oh, I forgot the drinks! The alcoholic drink was called "Hit for the Cycle" which was made of Empress Gin, tonic, St. Germaine, rosemary and thyme. Hella delicious, four! I wish I had another one, but I was driving. Boo-oo. The others accompanying "Hit for the Cycle" was water and ice tea. Would I visit here again? Yes! Whether it be HRW or not, this place had awesome service, drinks, and food.

A solid pie at a great price. Ordered one cheese and one pepperoni to go and thoroughly enjoyed both of them. The crust was perfect, soft enough to fold yet firm with the right amount of crunch in the crust ridge, the sauce to pie ratio was good as were the pepperonis. We came in to place our to-go order and were greeted by the host who was polite, friendly and attentive. The ambiance, design and friendly staff made me wish I was dinning in but alas that was not to be as we were on a tight schedule. The pies (pizza) were delicious next time we visit the area we will definitely come back and try others items on their menu!

A whole lot of OK between the food and service. If I can make the same food at home then I'm not too excited. Best part of it was the feel of the restaurant. I likely won't be back.

This place was just okay. I was kind of disappointed with the staff and service. I ordered two pizzas and a 6oz steak that cost $45. After the food arrived, about three different people came by asking, "How is everything looking?" and "How's everything tasting?" -- even though I had just gotten my food. The food itself was fine, but I didn't get to enjoy it while it was hot. No one brought us forks, napkins, or anything else we needed. We asked for utensils after the food came, and it took at least 15 minutes for them to bring any. By then, everything was cold. It wasn't even busy, so there really wasn't an excuse. Overall, I'm really disappointed with this place and won't be coming back anytime soon.

Restaurant was nice on the inside, and smelled of good food. We were sat promptly and the waiter came right over. We ate here during baseball game, so was definitely busy. I had the Osso burger, which was great. Will definitely go back, they had a brunch menu I want to try.

I had the chicken parm. Wasnt great. The pasta and sauce were okay. Service was nice and ambiance was good. I live downtown, so all and all, I would go again for the ambiance and to grab a snack

I have to say, after leaving Grotto disappointed since we didn't get waited on or even greeted for dinner, I am a little glad it happened. We ended up at Osso & Kristalla and enjoyed every bit of the experience. From the waitstaff to the ambiance to the food. I highly recommend this place for your first choice now.

Great food and service! This was the perfect place before going to the stadium! They take reservations so this was helpful.

If you're looking for a cute dining spot on a Friday night out? Look no further. They have an all day happy hour on Friday with delicious options and an "upscale" bar like feel. I'd recommend the chicken pesto, margherita pizza, chicken parm & lemon drop of course lol. If you still have room for dessert, the bread pudding is soooo good. Especially fresh out the oven! The bartender is super friendly and the vibe is pretty chill.

The food here was exquisite! I came here with my colleagues for brunch and I had to take my husband later. I don't remember the dish I had but it was along the lines of a shrimp pasta (possibly linguini). It was delicious! The service is really good as well! The servers check on you regularly and they are very nice. I believe it's best if you make a reservation but they will take you in if you're a walk in. The ambiance is perfect for any occasion. As I said i came with colleagues and my husband so I think the vibe is perfect for any occasion. But, I think it's a perfect little brunch/lunch spot.

I need to say that Danny was an amazing server. He is personable and his recommendations for drinks and appetizers was perfect. The Not So French 76 cocktail is really refreshing. And the calamari is so flavorful and well seasoned. I love that he added fried peppers and fried pickles to it. The pepperoni pizza was definitely an elevated version with flavorful sauce and cheese. The decor in the restaurant is really pretty too!

Wow! I'm new to Houston and posted my status on Facebook in some of the foodie groups. A fellow group member invited me to their special group tasting for Houston restaurant week. My hostess turns out to be the food critic for channel 26. Ty Katie Stone. Stella Artois sponsored the dinner so we only paid $39 for a cornucopia of fine eats. I think 7 or 8 desserts were served, 2 or 3 pizzas, 2 pastas, pork with blackberry sauce, calamari, bread, hummus with white beans, soup and honestly more entrees than I can remember. None of these were tasting plates. These were all full sized servings. Wow! Shoutout to my belt manufacturer for building a quality girdle. Somehow my belt did not fail! I left overstuffed with 3 days of leftovers! Shout out to that truffle pasta and the melon salad with prosciutto and ?mozzarella? That pasta may be the finest I've ever put in my mouth, ever. The melon salad was a delicious blend of flavors. Bravo chef!

Reservations were easy to make and upon arrival they had a table. It's an open environment which is a bit noisy but nice place. It took awhile to have our server visit the table. She wasn't very friendly or welcoming. We got drinks in a reasonable amount of time. The food was great! Everyone at the table enjoyed our meals. It took awhile for us to get our check. All in all service comparable to price isn't a match. Food was good and worth going for if you don't have high expectations for service quality.

Osso is one of my fave spots to grab a mimosa on Sundays or a wine and pizza after work. The service is excellent, fast, and the right balance of chill and professional. Highly recommend for a nice dinner out or a casual stop in for dinner at the bar. Oh yeah. They have a real espresso machine!

The food was okay. I ordered the chicken penne pesto but it needed some salt and pepper. Tasted a bit bland for my taste. The shrimp linguine dish also came with just four shrimp - slightly disappointing. The Buffalo/mozzarella appetizer was decent but not enough mozzarella. The Caesar salad was so bad we had to send it back. The highlight was the espresso martinis. I'd come back and sit at the bar for those alone. Service wasn't good. I don't know if our waitress was overwhelmed but she barely checked on us and did not have upbeat energy. Ambiance was loud.

Unfortunately we had an overall terrible experience at Osso & Kristalla. We arrived at 6:59 and did not receive a server until 7:30. He apologized said they were short staffed. In observing the restaurant it had 6 tables. The servers were either cleaning utensils or wine glasses. We saw 1 chef, assuming he was the chef since he had a white jacket and three cooks. It is an open style kitchen, so you can see them work. Let's just say they didn't look to be in a hurry. The chef went outside in his cell phone two times when we we waiting. We ordered: Diet Coke Glass of pinot Grigio (it had lint or something in it that I had to fish out) Ravioli - 4 pieces- 1.5/5 Chicken piccata -1/5 Cesar salad- 1/5 We had to remind the server to give to us. We received with our dinner and it was terrible. We felt this is not an authentic Italian cuisine. I have never been to an Italian restaurant that didn't serve bread. Atmosphere 1/5, the restaurant had one side that was for the bar and the other side for restaurant dining. It could use a deep cleaning. I hope they can can get their things in order. It unfortunately ruined our date night in Houston. We won't be back.

We wanted to check this place out before catching an Astros game and it was right across the street from our hotel. Being our first time to visit this place we didn't know what to expect, we were seated as soon as we walked in and our waiter, Michael greeted us promptly and got our drink orders. This is one of the best places we have ever been, not only because of the food but the service that we received was truly top notch. We had calamari, truffle friend and a charcuterie and shared appetizers between 4 of us. The other couple ordered a pizza and shrimp and grits and everything was simply incredible. My wife and I got the shrimp linguine and the lamb shank, everything was done so well and so flavorful. I can not say enough great stuff about this little place and we will certainly be back!!

Don't come here to eat pizza. We ordered the Italiano pizza and had to sent it back twice. They do not know how to make pizza. Over loaded with cheese that slides off as soon as you grab the slice. Truly disappointed. The reason this does not get a one star is because the server was nice.

So yummy! Great service if you're in the dining area, not the bar. They have delicious pizzas, went for restaurant week for the first time and so good! Had the simple green salad, prosciutto & pear pizza, and the strawberry shortcake. Also, the cucumber margarita is very refreshing.

The food was pretty good. The server was really high and charged us for quite a few extra drinks. If I was close I'd probably give it another shot in hopes of getting a more sober service .

Came by on a rainy evening with friends on a whim, and ordered Chicken Picatta for myself, it was really good! Big fan of capers, and the meal was really enjoyable! Our waiter, Dani was enthusiastic and gave us a great atmosphere, and made us feel comfortable. This place is super romantic perfect for a girls night out or a date night! We also tried the Bread pudding and pumpkin cheesecake which were also super good and not too sweet.

If you're looking for GREAT Italian food, this is the place. All the food was so good, 10/10! We got the truffle fries as an appetizer and then the margarita pizza, chicken penne pesto, Texas shrimp linguine and the pork chop. The price of everything was really good considering how delicious the food was. The drinks were so-so. My only complaint about this place is the service. Our server wasn't really attentive and didn't speak to us much. It took about 15 minutes to get a glass of wine. The restaurant is very pretty, it's not that big and the light fixtures are huge. The wallpaper is so fun!!! Its at the bottom of an apartment complex so parking was a little tricky. They did separate checks for a party of 9 people and 20% gratuity was added, so take note of that. Will definitely be back soon!

Food and drinks were delish, perfect place to bring a date. Had it for a late lunch with some work colleagues and the staff were very accommodating! My friend got the prosciutto and pear pizza and that was the best thing we tried!!!

This restaurant came highly recommended and lived up to expectations. I had the Nola style gumbo (very good) and the sea bass and shrimp special with lobster sauce (incredible). The staff was friendly and attentive while the restaurant had great ambiance. I recommend. 8.8/10

Booked a reservation for Saturday brunch but it wasn't needed - but downtown is never a popular place to eat unless there are events going on. Parking is not free but I think it was about $2 for an hour. Everything we had was pretty solid - pizzas, calamari, grits, fries! Service was friendly. Would I be back? Like I said about downtown eats - probably if I have an event downtown but I would not go out of way to head out here.

Great good, great service, great pricing. I came in for happy hour. Sat at the bar area and had the bartender as my server. He was prompt and helped me to select just the right amount of food for me and my hungry belly. I got the bruschetta and Italiano Pizza. The buschetta was delish. The tomato was heirloom and ripened perfectly - I've never had this in houston/Texas so I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. The pizza could've been a bit more crispy on the crust but tbh I have no complaints. It was truly delish. The prices were very affordable. I ended up going to postale the next night and the Italian food there was not great and 3x as expensive. I'd definitely come back to this same restaurant next trip!

Chicken piccata.... What to say here.... What I expected, thinly pounded and lightly breaded chicken, a light lemon butter sauce with capers and some variant of a noddle in the same sauce as the chicken. What I got, the chicken was thinly pounded and lightly breaded. Cooked well, but in a very thick white cream sauce with capers. The pasta...included some gross mix of mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, spinach, zucchini, and noodles in a very very bitter red sauce to the side of the white sauce on the chicken. Do NOT recommend even though it was recommended to me by the staff.

I went with extended family for Sunday brunch, here are my thoughts. Service: Marginal - With mimosas carafes on the table, the servers failed to keep up with those not drinking them. I had to wave down our server several times to refill my diet coke. Food: Variable - The gumbo wasn't that good. Having lived in Louisiana for 30+ years, we know good gumbo. The wife had the salmon which was excellent. I had a burger and fries. I would have liked a larger burger. The fries were freshly cooked and plentiful. I had the option for some black truffle oil over the fries. I didn't think it did much. Maybe I'm too much a barbarian. The bread pudding was very good. So why 4 stars for marginal service and average plus food? The jazz band. Little Terry & The Blue Birds were a fantastic band. I have not had much live music in the last 30 years, and they showed me what I'm missing. If you're into country or hip hop, this might not be the best choice. But if you like jazz, check it out.

This place was amazing! The food was fantastic the drinks were fantastic we loved every part of it. The happy hour has very reasonably priced drinks as well as food. My only concern was it was a little too hot inside the restaurant for me.

Great food n kid friendly n awesome service Love going here for a date and family dinners

I've been passing this place for awhile now so I figured why not try it for Houston Restaurants Week. I made a reservation online which they said they didn't see. However they sat us anyway for brunch. We knew about the HRW so we were confused when we only received standard menus. We decided to stick with the original plan. The waitress even told it was 20 rather than 25. Not bad. However, at this point we had asked for drinks. Nothing. We ordered our food. Not until we got the amuse bouche did we finally get drinks that the waitress looked at us like we were crazy having completely forgotten them. Next my husband and friend get their first course. Mine I figured okay they just need to grab the other plate. Nothing. Our second courses come. When we ask about my salad she's like oh. Not until items got delivered did she ever decide to check one us. I'm sorry but the restaurant was not packed enough for this service. I get places are understaffed. However this place had plenty standing around. I had to finally go up to the bar to check out which is the only time she seemed to have urgency to check me out. The food was decent but the lack of service really ruined the whole thing.