Potente

"In need of pasta? Get thee to Potente, post haste. The fine-dining Italian restaurant, developed by Astros owner Jim Crane, is located directly across from Daikin Park (formerly Minute Maid Park). The spaghetti al tartufo, with truffles shaved tableside, is the restaurant’s claim to fame, but all of the pastas and mains, expertly prepared by chef Danny Trace, are bound to impress. On days that the Astros play a home game, Potente’s bar is an unofficial hangout for fans, making it one of the hottest places to pregame." - Marcy de Luna

"Just steps away from Minute Maid Park, chef Danny Trace creates an Italian dining escape at Potente. Bedecked with chandeliers, this elegant restaurant serves up freshly made pastas alongside behemoth steaks and wild-caught seafood dishes on pressed white-clothed tables. Try the spaghetti al tartufo nero, a fancy spin on cacio e pepe that includes black truffles, shaved table side — and named one of the best pastas in the country by Food Network." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley

"Just steps away from Minute Maid Park, chef Danny Trace creates an Italian dining escape at Potente. Bedecked with chandeliers, this elegant restaurant serves up housemade pastas, alongside top-notch steaks and wild-caught seafood dishes on white-clothed tables. Try the spaghetti al tartufo nero, a fancy spin on cacio e pepe that includes black truffles, shaved table side — and named one of the best pastas in the country by Food Network." - Megha McSwain, Brittany Britto Garley

"In need of pasta? Get thee to Potente, post haste The fine dining Italian restaurant, developed by Astros owner Jim Crane, is located directly across from Minute Maid Park. The spaghetti al tartufo, with truffles shaved tableside, is the restaurant’s claim to fame, but you can’t go wrong with any of the pastas or mains, expertly prepared by chef Danny Trace. On days that the Astros play a home game, Potente’s bar serves as an unofficial hangout for fans, making it one of the hottest places to pre-game." - Megha McSwain, Brittany Britto Garley

"A standout among Downtown’s many restaurants, Potente offers modern Italian fare in a sleek and sexy setting. Take to the bar and lounge with a glass of bubbles or a martini, before retreating to the main dining room where chef Danny Trace’s imaginative plates shine. The spaghetti al tartufo is legendary, presented with fresh truffles shaved table side." - Megha McSwain