Passerella

Very cute restaurant. Nice decor and atmosphere. We went for happy hour. You are given a free glass of champagne. Our waiter was a very tall guy, not sure of his name but was very nice. We got the Margherita pizza and chicken parmigiana. The pizza would e tasted better if it didn’t have balsamic glaze on it. Besides that everything was great. The champagnes we ordered were in very big glasses!

We've eaten here twice now and I have been blown away by the flavors and service both times. Fans of classic Italian dishes and of classics-with-a-twist are both bound to be happy dining here. Everything is so flavorful, and the stuffed flounder and mushroom tart absolutely melted in my mouth. For a fun ending, try the table side Tiramisu- a fun experience! High-end flavors and dishes, at a surprisingly affordable and accessible price.

Loved being greeted by some bubbly. The steak was cooked perfectly. The shrimp scampi was great. I enjoyed the crispiness of the brussel sprouts. Well definitely be coming back.

Thank you Passerella for a wonderful first-time dinner experience that my husband and I enjoyed this past Sunday evening at your Washington Ave location. From the moment we entered, we were warmly greeted by the host and offered our choice of table. Classic, romantic Italian music filled the air and warmed my heart. An ice cold glass of bubbling prosecco for each of us was a nice welcome treat to begin our little taste of Italy. We were very well taken care of the entire meal by two attentive wait staff. Our entrée was served personally by the Executive Chef. We were visited by the Manager checking in to make sure our experience was everything we were expecting. We especially appreciated him turning the AC warmer. Now, more about the Food and Drinks: Delicious Pinot Grigio from Italy, priced reasonably Scrumptious warm Foccacia bread served with olive oil, kalamata and juicy giant green olives A piping hot bowl of creamy lobster bisque that warmed our soul Insalata Caprese with mouth watering Burrata cheese and fresh basil leaves with Balsamic Glaze drizzle, topped with fresh black pepper from the Biggest Pepper Grinder EVER! Explosion of Tastiness is the only way to describe the Crab and Leek Canelloni topped with lightly breaded melt in your mouth artichoke hearts There are so many yummy looking dishes on the menu that I can't wait to come back and try them all again soon with our family and friends. Come! You will be so glad you did. Cin cin :)

We came here for a group dinner for my husband’s birthday for the first time and everyone in our group really loved this place! The dishes, drinks, and desserts were all absolutely delicious and extremely reasonably priced! We got the Fritto misto for an app which was their version of calamari but it had shrimp and these fried lemon slices mixed in which were surprisingly DELICIOUS! We also got the herb crusted lamb which was so juicy, tender and perfectly cooked/seasoned and the Diavola pizza, which was like a spicy pepperoni pizza. The crust was crispy and cheese was thick and cheesy, really yummy! Our friends also got the shrimp scampi, lobster penne, lobster bisque, and margarita pizza, and everyone loved their dishes. We also got the cheesecake which was like a crepe brûlée cheesecake and this caramel puff pastry dish which was to die for. You could definitely tell the caramel was freshly made. The service was 5 stars as well! The manager checked on us and our server was always attentive. The atmosphere and vibe was really nice as well. Really cute date night or group hang out spot. Would definitely recommend trying!

Very happy we tried this place!! Prices were really good, especially wine. We got the prosciutto and burrata appetizer which was all very fresh and tasty, but I think the bread could have been better. Pastas were both really good and < $20. This was the carbonara and the shrimp Father’s Day diavolo pasta. For dessert we got a pear dessert that was cold and refreshing on a hot day. The aesthetic was great and service was very friendly, they even gave us complimentary champagne when we sat down. Definitely give these people a try!

This restaurant has pros & cons. Let’s start with the pros. To start, easy parking or you can use the valet. The atmosphere is really nice. As soon as you walk in, your greeted with a glass of champagne. They did a really nice job with the build-out of the restaurant. The wait staff are very friendly, and kind. They make you feel right away that they are happy that you are there. The prices for the food are very reasonable Which is becoming harder to find in Houston. The wine list is small but their prices are very reasonable. We also appreciated that they were willing to accommodate our food request. We were celebrating a birthdate & they had the table set so pretty. Really appreciated that touch. Also surprising was that you had a dessert choice for your complimentary birthday cake. How nice that was. Now for the cons. The food was just ok. We started with their version of focaccia bread. They can call it focaccia bread, but this is in no way focaccia. It was ok, a little too much herbs in it. I ordered the mushroom tart & it was warm in some parts, cool in others. It is definitely made in advance & reheated. The bottom of the crust was soggy. Also, it was very salty. My husband ordered the chicken marsala. It was just ok. They accommodated him by adding pasta with his, however, the pasta was way over cooked. The marsala sauce was very gelatinous and also was not hot, just warm. The chicken was cooked well. Like my mushroom tart, this dish too was very salty. We ordered a bottle of wine, and we were quite surprised that it never arrived. We had to ask our waitress if there was a problem, and she had forgotten to place the order for it. The wine did not arrive until after our food. This is very surprising to me for a restaurant to forget this considering this is really where they make their money. We ordered the tiramisu as our dessert for the birthday celebration. They serve the tiramisu table side, which is a nice touch. The mascarpone cream is absolutely delicious, however, they add too much espresso to the ladyfingers so they become soggy and you couldn’t really do anything with them. They would be better off serving the hot espresso on the side and allowing you to dip your ladyfingers in it and then you could add the mascarpone cream. Overall, I would come back to this restaurant again and give them a second chance. Hoping that their food would be served hot and with less salt.

My boyfriend and I went to Passerella last Saturday, and it was a fabulous experience from start to finish. We were seated right away without a reservation, and we were given complimentary glasses of champagne as we were brought to our table. The food was excellent and reasonably priced: we shared the caprese salad (one of their specials) and focaccia bread for appetizers, and we ordered the cacio e pepe and shrimp fresca for our entrees. Our favorite part of the meal was dessert, which was absolutely divine (we had the chocolate eruption and affogato), so make sure to save room! The appetizers were a bit slow to come out, and both our waiter and the manager apologized profusely and gave us a complimentary dessert. To top it all off, we were given two free appetizer vouchers for our next visit on our way out. Complimentary valet parking is also included, which is very helpful (especially in the Heights!). Highly recommend, and we will definitely be back!

Convenient location to get in and out of. Great parking options- with garage or valet. Wonderful being greeted with a glass of bubbles! We had a group dinner of 16 for Galentine's and the service was A++! The food was really tasty with a good selection of classic Italian dishes-- and a charcuterie which was great for a group appetizer. This team went above and beyond- looking forward to having more group dinners here because of how easy they made it for us and how much fun everyone had!!

Such good service! I wish I could remember our waitress name she was so adorable. She was very helpful with our food selection. The wine selection was good and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back!

Solid service. Solid italian food menu with many traditional favorites. Personal favorites included the lamb, the lobster bisque, and the huge portion provided on the charcuterie board. Thumbs up to a great little spot on the Washington Ave corridor.

Went during the week and it was nice and quiet. Food came out normal speed. Service was pretty good. The food was all good but thing that wowed me. The lobster bisque was good but I had only one half inch chunk of lobster in it. Salad were refreshing. Weirdly the pastas we got was either bland or too salty for me. The charcuterie we got was pretty large for a half size. The chicken piccata I wish the chicken stayed crispy but after under five mins it's just soggy breading. The lamb was a winner. Brussels were crispy. Calamari was tasteless with out the sauce. Pizza was packed with mushrooms which was good.

We went for their special Mother's Day Brunch and were greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne. Food and drinks were wonderful, and prices were unchanged for this busy day. Highly recommended.

This place is 10/10 from the customer service to the food to the drinks, all is very exquisite. The ambiance is very classy and welcoming. The bartender makes a great margarita, and the stuffed flounder is divine. A superb Italian restaurant and will not disappoint!

Great food, great service, ask for Nancy close in Italian restaurant with quiet but nice ambience

Ever walk into a place and were a bit nervous due to the lack of folks? That would be us this evening when we first approached Passerella's. We quickly learned this was not due to the service, the feel or the food. It is simply due to the construction and newness of the ristorante. My husband and I decided to visit on our date night before the craziness of the upcoming week. I am glad that opentable happen to bring up their open reservations for prime time Thursday evening. We started the meal simply with their fresh bread. By fresh bread, it isn't your standard boring loaf. It was full of flavor that you will find hard to resist. We saw some amazing desserts from the start so for our entrees we decided to save room. I had the cacio de Pepe. Man did that pepper with shaved truffle have the perfect flavor. For what would look like a heavier sauce it was amazing. My husband enjoyed the halibut with prosciutto wrapped scallops. I stole one which was great. He quickly devoured his fish along with risotto. I'd say it was a winning special. Fast forward to our dessert... I enjoyed a slice of spumoni. Even while chatting it up with the chef who personally came out, the slice stayed sitting pretty. We were also pleasantly surprised when we were allowed to try a potential upcoming homemade Oreo treat along with brandy milk. I have never been so In love with adult milk and cookies. The restaurant for being a Thursday evening had a great atmosphere. Nothing too crazy. Music playing at a nice level in the background. A family near by with their children. The wait staff along with everyone genuinely seemed to enjoy their jobs rather than a lot of places lately that seem to being doing you a favor by simply doing their job. I look forward to seeing the following grow as time goes. I feel that they too should be hard to get a reservation during prime time. The space was plentiful both inside and out.

My husband and I went on a Friday night a little before happy hour was over. They did not bother to offer us the complementary champagne I had read other reviewers received and the two servers that spoke to us did not share the specials. We also had to ask 3 different people for water a total of 5 times only to receive it after 50 minutes of being there. If you would rather soak in the beautiful outdoor patio than have decent service then this is the place for you. That being said, that experience was very different from the first time we came to this restaurant. If Chef Dixon is not there, then it is a totally different experience. We adore Chef Dixon and his passion for making high quality food. He is incredibly personable and is the only reason we would consider coming back to this restaurant.

Champagne at the door? Yes please! Visited for their Saturday brunch with my girlfriends and we had a fantastic time. We were very unsure what to order and EVERYONE one staff from the host, or server Nancy and the chef came out to make suggestions and make us feel completely welcome! The lobster bisque, crawfish ravioli and lump crab frittatas were AMAZING! They do not skimp on seafood like in many other places. The ambiance was so welcoming! We even stayed quite a bit after closing our tab just to enjoy the nice space. It was pretty empty however with food and customer service like that? I'm sure they will become a Houston staple very soon! Great experience!

The champagne upon entry is a nice touch, always appreciated. They have focaccia, upon request. It was very crumbly. The pasta dishes we ordered were just okay. My friend sent back her cacio e pepe. It was yellow, almost chunky? They brought out another to remedy* it. Service was accommodating and friendly. Our server let us know Tuesdays is steak night. I ended up getting a dessert, the spumoni which is a gelato cake and it was good. They don't have a dessert menu (?) so the server went through each dessert with us one by one verbally.

Brunch is awesome today. Watermelon salad with feta, arugula and candied pecans with almond crusted snapper. Ask for the G&T with Gumpowder Gin!! Add two drops of lavender bitters.

Came here for a birthday dinner. The service was impeccable but the food was very mediocre. The ambiance is quiet and relaxed, not really for a young crowd.

Delicious food, wonderful ambiance both inside & out & great service. Perfect time of year to enjoy the beautiful patio!

We loved our experience and will be back. We walked in and were pleasantly surprised by being handed a glass of Prosecco as we were escorted to our table. Love. We started with some bread service and our server recommended getting the lobster bisque to dip the bread in. Solid advice, so good! We moved onto salad and entrees (lasagna, lamb, lobster) and everyone loved their meal, I specifically got the lobster ravioli and I can't recommend something more. Dessert rolled around and we highly enjoyed the tiramisu martini and cheesecake. Also, 2nd time in we got the restaurant week dessert pizza and it was excellent! Overall, the service is great and makes the experience really special. The prices are good, we have eaten all over Houston and these prices along with this service will keep us going back! Also, we brought our 14 month old and she was offered strawberries and they "lit" the bottom of her bottle for fun to make it special which I thought was really nice.

Really top notch food. The chef was very understanding of special needs. Ahmad, our server was attentive and friendly without being intrusive. The manager and bar staff were warm and friendly. We will definitely return.

Went here on Christmas Eve and had dinner with family. Although they ran out of fish we ordered other options which were just as great. Our service was good and for it to be a holiday our food came a little slow but it's understandable. The calamari was extremely seasoned very well which made it my favorite.

We really enjoyed our takeout dinner from Passerella. The mama's spaghetti and meatballs pasta was delicious and our favorite part of the meal--classic, well-made dish, very good. Like the pasta, the caesar salad was also delicious, and it came with an extra anchovy side. The margherita pizza was also good, though I might try a different pizza next time. Overall, a great, classic Italian meal! And service was excellent--they truly seemed to care that we really enjoyed our food. They went so far as to re-make our caesar salad to make sure it was fresh and offered a glass of wine while we waited.

Parking was ample. They greet you and give you a glass of white wine, which was nice. The ambiance was cute and servers were pretty friendly. White tablecloths in a more intimate setting. It was pretty crowded so I was hoping for the best; unfortunately, the experience was pretty lackluster. Lobster bisque - tasted fine. Have had better elsewhere, but a solid 3.5/5. Nothing wrong but nothing outstanding. Carbonara - probably the worst carbonara we've ever tasted. Chunky sauce, big chewy pieces of prosciutto, and had lots of chunks in it. Appetizer - cannot remember what it was called but it's the picture with the flatbreads and cheese sauce. Underwhelming and could definitely make this at home. Shrimp Fresca - Shrimp was snappy and good. The whole plate tasted very herbal. Whatever seasoning is used is very overpowering. Fish with risotto - can't remember what this was on the menu. The fish was underwhelming and had the same types of seasoning as the shrimp Fresca. Very herbal. Spinach risotto was not creamy and the grains were a little hard. Cannelloni - probably the best thing on the menu. Not too rich and had a good balance of seafood and pasta. 3.9/5. Focaccia - dense and doesn't taste like authentic focaccia. We were excited to come here since the ratings are so good. Everything was pretty underwhelming. The food was just not something I'd go back for. Good for a cheaper date that in a place that still looks nice.

The food is fabulous, and the prices are reasonable. Service was excellent - when we walked in the door we were warmly greeted and given a glass of champagne. The entire waitstaff made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant itself is beautiful! Modern yet warm. Elegant yet comfortable. The outdoor patio looks wonderful- can't wait to try it in warmer weather. You can't go wrong by choosing this restaurant for a friend or family dinner, a special occasion, or a romantic outing. Check it out!!

Here's one close to home. From beginning to end, my expectations were exceeded, and I came in with high hopes. The service, food and atmosphere, was tops. We were treated like VIPs the whole time...and the restaurant was busy! I noticed every other table was also treated well on a Saturday night. The wine list is focused; however very reasonable. The manager also gave us choices off the menu for a bargain! So now the food....wow and mmmmmmm / yummy. Incredible all the way around. You should go. I'm telling you, you should go. And make sure you get the espresso martini to cap off the night (it has a secret ingredient)...

My husband and I had a wonderful dinner here. Great food and service. The ambience is quite nice as well.

Came here for the first time tonight as a post-valentines celebration and could not have had a better time! We were greeted with glasses of champagne (wonderful touch) and seated immediately. Our waiter, Sean, was very kind and attentive the whole night. We ordered both the burrata and and focaccia as appetizers and absolutely loved both. The focaccia is a little different than traditional, but packed with flavor! We got The Don and Italian margarita to drink and both were wonderful. For entrees we got the cannelloni and shrimp scampi- both of which were great and flavorful. The gentleman who brought our food to the table recommended putting one of the crispy bread slices under the scampi to soak up some sauce which was GREAT advice! The portions for everything were large, so we were too stuffed for dessert, but from what others ordered the desserts look just as scrumptious! Overall, the ambiance was great, the staff was great, and the food and drinks were delicious! It wasn't busy when we were there (7-8:30pm on a Friday), but I genuinely think that it's because not enough people know about this place. We'll be telling our friends all about it, and it will be a new date night staple for us!

Passerella! Passerella! This place provided one of THE BEST elevated dining experiences I've ever had! Now I don't know if it's because we had reservations for a large party or what but, nonetheless, it began with a warm welcoming from the hostess stand who greeted us(and my late guests as they arrived) with a chilled complimentary glass of champagne, then we were escorted to a beautifully chandelier lit private room for 20+ guests which had 2 flat screen TVs on both ends of the room and a floor to ceiling wall of windows that allowed a view of the Houston night life. As for the food, everything was delicious and full of flavor. Chef Ed came out personally to ask how the food was which I thought was such a nice gesture. This review could go on forever if I had to list everything we ate. Let me just say none of us left hungry or disappointed. Last but not least, we had the most attentive sweetest servers, Luis and Shawn(on the name spellings), that topped off our wonderful evening. Thank you again Passerella Risorante & Wine Bar for accommodating us on such short notice (reservations were made 1 day prior) and making my birthday celebration one to remember!

Disappointing. Son in law wanted to take us out for Sunday pasta dinner. Spent over $100 for 3 people ordering basic standard Italian meals, and left 2/3 of it there. The restaurant itself, has a nice look. crisp white table cloths, linen like napkins, nice decor. We were seated in the back of the restaurant. We had a young toddler with us and I get it. I don't want to sit next to anybody's baby either. The restaurant was empty when we arrived at 4:30. The server was nice. Ordered two appetizers, the crispy cheese and burrata cheese wiith prosciutto and arugula. Crispy cheese was basically mozzarella sticks in the shape of a triangle. They were ok, should have been warmer since the cheese inside was still kind of hard. Not much marinara dipping sauce with it either. The burrata was nice but the prosciutto was too fatty. The hard outside fat should have been trimmed before serving. It was also sliced way too thick and overall fatty as well. I ordered "Chef Ed's 7 Layer Lasagna $18.95, Italian cheese blend, classico meat sauce, ricotta, fresh basil", which on the current menu and stated the beef was Wagyu. There was a large chunk of lasagna served. It was too peppered up. There was no cheese in it that was identifiable. There was some kind of dark cheese like burnt item on top which could have been cheese of some kind, covered over with sauce.I rarely leave most my meal, but there was no reason to take it home with me. I will never understand why some chefs feel like they have to add an inordinate amount of pepper to any dish. As I wrote this review, three hours later, I am still burping it up. Daughter ordered carbonara. It was a soupy, bright yellow mess of bland. It had an overriding flavor of peas. She didn't eat but maybe two forkfuls. Son in law ordered fettuccine Alfredo, with no protein. It was a large bowl but the portion was surprisingly small, compared to the giant chunk of lasagne and the quantity of pasta in the carbonara, it wasn't close. That dish too, just didn't look like a basic plate of Alfredo. It was thin and scant. The complimentary "focaccia" that we had to ask for on request, too, was not like regular focaccia. It looked more like a loaf bread than the normal thinner focaccia. The taste was meh and the tiny cup of olive oil with rosemary and an amount of other spices didn't help much. We all tried a piece, and the rest of it was left untouched. There's a whole other dynamic going on here as well. My son-in-law took me for a Sunday dinner hoping to have a nice meal. I felt bad not wanting to eat what was in front of me, nor complain to the waitstaff and send it back. My daughter, also didn't eat her meal. So overall what should've been a nice family dinner out became an awkward situation, Now, one last thing said: I usually do not write such lengthy, nor critical reviews. And I'll issue an apology if I've offended anyone,

Enjoyed another excellent dinner at Passerella's tonight. The appetizer special of fried asparagus with lump crabmeat was amazing. Besides the always wonderfully fresh food; the atmosphere is relaxing and the background music (at the perfect volume) is retro fun. In addition, the staff is warm and welcoming, so it feels very comfortable. Oh, and the welcoming glass of champagne is just the right touch of hospitality.

Amazing restaurant! Champagne for free when you come in :) on my second visit and the service is top notch and the food has so much flavor !

Best experience. If you like going to a place that cares about your overall service, or cares about beautifully prepared food, or cares that you actually have a fantastic experience, or if you care that the waiters / bartenders are buttoned up... then you will love this place. The lighting, the ambiance is spot on. We love to sit in the bar area, but there is no bad spot. Every area has a great view.

TLDR: pretty interior, solid food, great prices, need a lot of work in the service department. Ambience (5/5): really loved the interior. The decor is beautiful, clean, and simple. Large restaurant with lots of tables as well as a big patio. Service (3/5): honestly this was the biggest downfall of the restaurant. We were greeted warmly by the host who sat us and provided us with complimentary champagne! Off to a great start. There were only about 3 other parties in the whole restaurant. Our server then came by and took our drink and appetizer order. I asked how the purgatorio cocktail was and he looked confused. I said I'll try it. I took a few sips of my drink and realized it wasn't right. I was given the paradiso (a rum and pineapple drink) instead of the purgatorio (gin and grapefruit). Two very different drinks! Took him awhile to come back to the table so I could tell him. He again looked confused. We finished our appetizer by the time he came back to take our entree order. All the while, our water glasses were empty. We asked the bus boy for more water when we saw him, but he came back with one glass despite all four being empty. Our server was a nice guy, but was not attentive, and did not seem to have a good understanding of the menu. Food (3.5/5): we had the fried cheese as an appetizer. It came out lukewarm but the flavor was standard and good. It needed double or triple the amount of sauce it came with. I had the piccata for my entree. It was decent, came with a lot of sauce which I loved. The chicken had a very thick breading, thicker than the piece of chicken itself. I found myself picking some of the breading off. The Alfredo on the side was yummy but a bit over salted for my taste. Overall, we had a nice experience at Passerellas, but were not mind blown by anything, especially the service. I will say the prices are very reasonably therefore a great place to get your Italian fix.

Had seen a review and decided to try this fairly new restaurant (only open for about 3 weeks now). Beautiful atmosphere and made us feel welcome from the time we entered. Food and service were excellent. Prices are very reasonable for a restaurant at this level, and the wine prices are surprisingly reasonable. The street in front and the Westcott/Washington circle are under repair making it a little difficult to get to the restaurant so use Waze to get appropriately detoured., Our friends got lost and the manager's son walked to where they were and directed them on the back way. Thank you Peter - service above and beyond! We and our friends will definitely be back! Highly recommend for a lovely romantic dinner or with friends.

The service was excellent, and the food was amazing. You get a complimentary glass of champagne when you come in. .

Service amazing, drinks fantastic (the Bloody Mary bar is fantastic, the espresso martinis are one of the best), and the off (soon to be added) menu breakfast pizza was to die for! Chef Ed never lets you down! If you're still looking for a brunch spot you have to try here.

Second time here after soft opening - outstanding food, great wine selection & more than attentive service. Ask for John "Mac" Macintosh for wine assistance. Every morsel of food is delish! Milton Bene!

Friendly service in an inviting setting whether you're inside or outside. Food is just good. The focaccia is delicious.

What a lovely find. Wonderful ambiance, great service and delicious food. We'll definitely be back.

We heard good things about this restaurant from neighbors, so decided to give it a try for my birthday. Sorry I made that choice. I did have some concerns after reading reviews about too bland and overly salty food. But everyone seemed to gush about the atmosphere and the service and it's a short walk from our house, so I wanted to give it a try. To me, atmosphere is about how you are greeted and treated. We were there on a Tuesday evening and the place was far from being busy. The restaurant is nicely appointed and they did welcome with us two glasses of champagne but it seemed perfunctory more than welcoming. And it only went downhill from there. Our server also seemed rather perfunctory and inexperienced. The wine and drink menu was explained but we were never asked for a drink order. We had to specifically request bread we waited too long before water appeared. Our appetizer, fried calamari, was brought to our table by one person and then another server came and wanted to take it away. Apparently it had been delivered to the wrong table even though it was what we ordered. The calamari dish was mostly breading and at least one of the shrimp in the plate smelled bad (like old seafood bad). My husband ordered the wagyu beef lasagna. It was a very large portion, but was seriously overly salty. To the point that most of it went uneaten. I had the chicken piccata, which was also overly salty and uninspired. I had planned to have a nice dessert, but after the entrees decided not to disappoint myself further. We promptly got the check and headed out. Our server never asked if we would like to take the leftover lasagna to go. Our server also never refilled our water glasses. Sadly, I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience. If you do decide to go, I hope you have a better time than we did.

The service is excellent, we sat outside and it was fabulous. The food was on par. The presentation and taste profile is perfect.

The service was wonderful and the food even better. I had the shrimp with pasta and it was the best shrimp I have ever tasted. I love a place that still uses white table cloths. It makes for an elegant and perfect evening.

My husband and I went last night for the first time and we were thoroughly impressed with our dinner and staff!!! Luis is a lovely waiter and I didn't get the manager's name but he was equally as lovely and a jack of all trades! Definitely going back!

From the moment I walked in everything was amazing! Wonderful service(what I get at high end restaurants), great food, helpful staff at picking out wine, everything was great, I cannot wait to return.

Great food, experience/ service, and prices. Complimentary Prosecco when you walk in the door. We loved the lobster ravioli, 7 layer lasagna, and table side tiramisu as well as the tiramisu martinis.

I've been here twice so far and both times were wonderful. The quality of the service is exceptional. The staff greeted us with a glass of sparkling wine, which was an unexpected treat. They had great recommendations and were very attentive, which we appreciated. The best things we had were the lobster bisque, lobster ravioli, lasagna, lamb, the dessert pizza, and the tiramisu martini. We will definitely be coming back again.

Went to celebrate my wife's birthday here and from the moment we arrived service was superb. From not having to find parking (free valet service) to the complimentary glass of cold champagne. We booked a party of 20 on a Friday at 7p and were given a separate party room with great views and was decorated nicely. It Was raining that day so naturally people arrived past the time but our wait staff Luis and Sean understood and offered bread and kept our drinks full while we waited for the entire party. Speaking of the staff the amount of care that was put into our special day from the entire staff was excellent. The chef even came out to ask how everything was to which everyone gave a round of applause. The appetizers and food were definitely on point. Great bottle service and specialty drinks. We will be back for sure.

The service was excellent, gracious even, and the atmosphere was nice (not too bright, not too loud). Unfortunately, the food just wasn't't very good. My wife couldn't eat the shrimp and I left more than half my carbonara on the plate.

Fantastic, loved every bit of it. Great food, Service, and the complimentary champagne when you get seated. Prices were great too. Definitely coming here again.

Outstanding, and way under rated. First when you walk up to the restaurant, the manager who is very attentive gets the door for you and has two champagne flutes waiting. We told him we had a reservation and he said my full name, because he clearly studied and memorized his reservations. We've never been greeted like that. The waitress was a true pro. She knew when to ask you about the next course, knew the menu, answered questions and easily, and was flat out excellent. The food is very good. The focaccia bread is on the house, and it's great. The lasagna is as good as you'll find anywhere. The interior of the restaurant is inviting and beautiful, and there are all kinds of tables (regular booth, circle booth, 4 tops, huge private room, etc). We loved this place and will be back. I only wish the music was a little louder and livelier, but that's every Italian restaurant. Very well run, great food, everyone here clearly cares. Some of the extra touches: -excellent welcoming by the manager -thick white tablecloth, and a waitress that had a scraper to wipe away bread crumbs -each booth also has a pillow in case you want the extra support -plenty of isolated spaces so you don't feel like you're just eating in a dining hall -2 employees said goodbye on our way out -nice restrooms -the complementary bread is so good and well presented, they should charge for it (it's focaccia with a side of olives) -all employees were very good at what they did.

This wonderful restaurant is now opening on Saturday and Sunday for brunch. It was excellent food, service and ambiance. Moderately priced nice variety. Wait staff is cordial, friendly and efficient. We like "T", Tamia and Nancy. Hosts John and John, Nathan and Peter make for a friendly event. Easy parking and valet service for those who want it This is the location on Washington Avenue. Highly recommend Passerella Restaurant

This restaurant is 100% the best restaurant I've been to so far. The service is excellent, the management is great, and overall the people are very friendly. In regards to the waitstaff, you will want one of three people: Tavian, Tamia, and Nancy. Tavian is a wonderful and friendly person. He's a great mix of professional and forthcoming. Tamia is nice and sweet, also very forthcoming. Nancy is a sweet lady and, again, very forthcoming. All three are excellent at their jobs, 20/10 workers. The head chef, Ed, and his wife, Stephanie, are astounding cooks. The food is pristine, it's hard to compare to other places. It outshines a vast majority of Houston. The ambiance is also amazing. It's a good mix of quaint and busy, if that makes sense. It's universally attractive. Great restaurant! Please give it a visit.

We went last night with another couple and were greeted at the door with a glass of champagne, very nice! All of us enjoyed our meals. Nice music and setting. Nathan, the manager I believe and Luis our waiter could not have been more attentive. We are looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend this place.

We came here on a whim to try the new spot and I'm so happy we did. Greeted with Prosecco at the door, amazing recommendations, the lobster penne is amazing, the wine prices were awesome, and the service was incredible. Tavian and the general manager were both so attentive and did a great job recommending entrees. Overall can't wait to go back and see how they grow as a restaurant. (PS: defintiley get the crime brûlée espresso martini)