If want a great Italian place to celebrate with family and friends, or a nice intimate meal, then Adriatic Cafe is the place to go. We came here a day before Mother's Day when they opened, we were also celebrating ny dad's 79th birthday. The staff was extremely helpful and attentive. The restaurant had some dim lit areas for a chill vibe. There were booths, tables, and a small bar in the back corner. The sodas were delicious and my sister really enjoyed her Arnold Palmer. Everyone ordered a different array of plates, but before our meals came out they had complimentary garlic twist rolls that were addictive. We must have had around 3 refills on both baskets (and they packed some up in foil for each to go box). I myself had the chicken carbonera, and my husband the shrimp Alfredo. He used to work at Olive Garden for a number of years and could tell that this pasta was authentic (compared to Olive Garden's pasta). He wished his plate had a bit more shrimp in it, but other than that, no complaints. Great sauces on both our dishes. My dad was surprised with a free tiramasu slice that was airy, sweet, but not overly sweet, we each took a bite. We'll definitely be going back again! read more

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I've never dined in but I have had several occasions to have the food here by now via rep-sponsored lunches or personal takeout, and each time the food has been fantastic. The bread is to die for and their menu variety is excellent. Whenever I'm craving some comfort food, their tortellini alla panna in particular always hits the spot for its simplicity and richness. They do have sandwiches too, but they've been a bit dry in my experience. I frequent this location but have always had a good experience regardless of which restaurant I visit. - Ambiance: N/A - Food: 4/5 - Service: N/A read more

Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill did NOT come to play ‍ First of all the bread. Warm, fresh, soft on the inside with the perfect crust... sooooo good OMG. I could've eaten a whole basket by myself. For appetizers, we started with the fried calamari perfectly crispy, not greasy at all, and super flavorful. Two of us also had the Caesar salad and whew ‍ so fresh and delicious. The lettuce was crisp, the dressing was on point, everything tasted high quality. Now let's talk entrées because BABY We ordered: * Lobster ravioli * Baked lasagna * Spaghetti "The Works" * Wings * Penne alla vodka And when I tell you EVERYTHING was amazing every single plate came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. No misses at all. The lobster ravioli was rich and creamy, the lasagna was comforting and hearty, the penne alla vodka was perfectly balanced, and even the wings were seasoned and cooked just right. And the spaghetti "The Works"?? FULLY loaded and packed with flavor loaded with toppings and sauce in every bite. Not dry, not bland, just straight delicious. On top of the food, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, the pricing was very reasonable for the quality, and the service was excellent very attentive without being overbearing. Overall, this spot is a 10/10. Amazing food, great vibes, and solid service. I will DEFINITELY be back to try their weekly specials. Highly recommend adding Adriatic Cafe to your must-try list! read more

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I have dined in and picked up for to go. The service is always great and the resturaunt is very clean. I typically order the Spaghetti The Works and I remove the sausage. It used to come with 2 meatballs but now it is one. One of my favorite places for good Italian food and pasta! Highly recommend if you love pasta! The pizza is great too! read more

Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill - Spring - Spaghetti the Works - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

I dine frequently at the OG location of Adriatic located in Jersey Village. This restaurant is larger and nicer instead with plenty of parking spaces and located right next to Hwy 249. Adriatic's best deal is for lunch with their special lunch menu that offers many dinner entrees at reduced prices. I ordered the chicken cacciatore entree for the lunch price of $11. First to arrive is a basket of fresh warm bread rolls and then a complimentary salad only free at lunch. The big bowl of chicken cacciatore arrived a little later. This was a very good tasting and filling meal. You don't leave Adriatic Cafe hungry. The food tasted the same here as the Jersey Village location which is a compliment. Table service was fast here too. By the way dinner is only a little more expensive. read more

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This restaurant came highly recommended by several people who are from this area. Let me start by saying that if you're from an area with limited cultural diversity, mediocre can seem good. The restaurant was clean and decorated like it was trying real hard to look like a stereotypical Italian restaurant. The framed pictures on the wall can all be found at HomeGoods or At Home. The staff were very friendly and presentable. My wife and I wanted to like this place, but we looked at the pictures of the food on yelp, well, we were hoping for the best, but we weren't surprised with what we received. My wife had ordered the Chicken Marsala and I ordered a Calzone. The chicken seemed processed and very dry, and the Marsala was nonexistent. My wife's Chicken Marsala is infinitely better. My Calzone was stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese. The dough was very oily, and the ingredients stuffed in the calzone tasted like store-bought corporate low grade ingredients. The house bread for which everybody raved about tastes like Pillsbury dusted with garlic salt and MSG. I really don't like writing less than positive reviews, but I have to be honest. People work too hard for their money to waste it on food they could make better at home. To those of you who enjoy this restaurant by all means keep supporting it. To those of you new to the area and familiar with what real Italian food should taste like, save yourself the visit. A word of advice to all who utilize YELP. If you're looking at food pictures from Italian restaurants and the pasta is dry and the sauce is poured over the top, they're not authentic and it's probably not good. Pasta should always be tossed with the sauce.. read more

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Great dinner and service on a Friday night. There's never a wait at this location. It's pretty quiet and a little dim. My husband enjoys the beef lasagna. My favorite is the Alex special because it's a little spicy and I love mushrooms. read more

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Our first time here on the recommendation of a coworker and im so greatful for it. Food was delicious and customer service was superb . Nice clean restaurant with a nice ambiance. The first Italian restaurant I've found that has a beef lasagna (I dont eat pork) and it was delicious. Want to go back and try their tortellini. read more

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If this place weren't so close I might not be as fond, but it is. The food is basic and delicious. Also, huge portions, even on the lunch menu. Huge garlic rolls with every meal. We always get calamari or mozzarella sticks to start. Both are tasty. I always get the eggplant parmigiana and my husband has been favoring the works. We're both always happy with the food. It's in a strip center, and they've done their best to make it atmospheric, and they've done an alright job. It's cute. The service lately has really missed the mark. We're pretty patient customers, but the staff are teenagers that will finish gossiping before bringing you your lukewarm food. They also try to clear plates before you're done. Management seems nonexistent. read more

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This place came highly recommended so we decided to give it a try. Upon arrival I was immediately seated, waiter came about 5 mins later. We settled on the mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini, and bruschetta cheese bread for appetizers. The bruschetta bread was very good, the mozzarella sticks average and the zucchini was okay batter was falling off so you basically were eating the batter and then the zucchini which was a little mushy..We then ordered the beef lasagna(really good) and the everything spaghetti which was amazing minus the meatballs they were ground just a little too much and lacked seasoning but the meat sauce was really good. The service was superb they make sure your not sitting there with empty dishes.. Overall it was good food and service and we will be back. read more

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Food is delicious and the service is excellent. The atmosphere is perfect I definitely recommend read more

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I love the family feel and flavors of Adriatic Cafe. I ordered several pastas for myself and staff and everyone had rave reviews. Italian food is my favorite food and when it's fresh like it is here my soul sings. I'm glad that even though there are several locations the food is consistently good and service is with a smile. read more

We eat here a minimum of once a month, for the last few years. Service has always been hit or miss but the food was good. Today we met Nay! Our server was outstanding! She was kind, sweet and a hell of a server. She anticipated our needs and was just the best! They need many more of her! The food was great! Spaghetti, eggplant parm, calamari,and were even able to try the lemon chello cake! All delicious. They did add a new spice blend I believe to the calamari that was very salty, but would get it again . read more

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It was Ok I guess. Just not what I expected from an "Italian" restaurant. The food wasn't seasoned properly, the bread was not Italian, the salads certainly weren't Italian either. Pretty much everything was bland and just didn't do anything for me. To be honest, I live in an area with genuine family owned Italian restaurants, so maybe I was just expecting too much. All in all, it was a complete let down. Unfortunately, I had a client that wanted to go to a restaurant nearby and it was the same chain. Same experience as at supper the night before, so I guess you could say that I tried it twice, and had the exact same experience. read more

Do NOT spend your money here. These people are incredibly unprofessional. They will take your money, mess up your order, and then gaslight you and act like you're the problem. This is the second time I've had issues with this restaurant. Yesterday, my order had chicken added to it--something I never requested. I called the restaurant, and they blamed DoorDash. DoorDash told me it was a glitch. Fine, I let it go and moved on. Today, it got worse. I called to place another order and had to speak with the same manager who was extremely rude, nasty, and difficult to communicate with. (Not trying to be rude--just being honest.) She wasn't understanding anything I was asking, and instead of helping me, she kept trying to argue. I asked to speak to someone else, and eventually she transferred me to a male employee. I explained to him that I never got my refund from yesterday and that I just wanted to make sure everything was correct this time. I told him--not DoorDash--that I've had tons of issues with my orders over the past few months, ordering 2-3 times a day while I prepare for a move. I'm not the issue--the lack of quality and consistency is. The male employee apologized and promised to include a free drink with my order to make up for the inconvenience. Well, that never happened either. I was charged for the drink, and when my Dasher arrived, they flat out refused to give them my lobster pasta and my drink. So now, I've paid for items I never received. I called again to speak with the manager. She first offered me a gift card (that I'd have to pick up), then put me on hold for nearly 30 minutes--only to take the offer back. Meanwhile, I could hear staff in the background talking trash about me, calling me a liar, and claiming that I "always complain to get free food." That is a flat-out lie, and worse, it was the same person who told me earlier that my drink would be free and that my order would be correct. DoorDash never told them anything--I'm the one who explained the situation to him. Now he's twisting my words and talking about me behind my back? Unacceptable. This restaurant is spiteful, unprofessional, and dishonest. They stole my money, refused to give my Dasher the full order, and then gossiped about me while I was still on the phone. DoorDash won't refund me either, so I had to go through my bank. If you choose to eat here, pray your order is right, because if it's not--they won't fix it, they won't take accountability, and they'll talk about you behind your back. Do not eat here. Here's a video of the staff talking about me while I was on the line after they refused to give my Dasher the food that I paid for despite and proper to me that they won't do this again. https://www.loom.com/share/d58cf00f40c544a48545ca25780d3423?sid=5837361b-8415-4895-8b8a-1120af5e7b04 read more

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They are so great! The food is delicious and great quality. We came on a Monday and kids eat free. The portions are more than generous. The service is fantastic. Will be coming back. Oh and their happy hour menu is good too read more

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The happy hour is really good for those of us on a budget. And the service is awesome. Friendly staff. Rosalin was amazing!!

Came for lunch with my sister and had a good experience! The restaurant is nice, with outdoor seating and the interior is a bit dim. Service was great and prompt, our food came out quickly. The garlic bread was fresh, hot, and delicious. For our entrees my sister ordered the chicken alfredo and I had the lasagna. Both dishes were good, the only thing is I tasted a bit too much of wine in my lasagna sauce. My sister loved the garlic in her alfredo and the richness of the sauce. For dessert we opted for the creme brûlée and it was okay, not my favorite. Overall, I definitely enjoyed the food and will return to try more dishes. read more

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Ambiance: Small, casual Italian eatery in a strip center off 45 near Top Golf. We were originally seated right by the hostess stand, which felt less than ideal and a bit intrusive/crowded for a date night. Moved to the bar and had a much better experience. There is a bar and also a mix of booths/tables inside. I would say this is a pretty casual spot decor & vibe wise. Does make for both a date night or family dinner. The food was solid - not necessarily something I would crave or frequently order. However, their menu pricing was fair, the service was quick, and the restaurant + bar area felt clean. Large portions and delicious garlic bread. You definitely get your money's worth portion wise and the wine by the bottle pricing is quite affordable. Parking onsite & close to Top Golf makes it a great weekend dining spot in the Spring Area for many occasions or a quick bite. They have quite a few gluten free options so I will be recommending this spot to my GF friends! read more

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Food was terrific, service was terrific, ambience was terrific. It was a super terrific experience for my wife and I on our 27th wedding anniversary. I've found my favorite ever Italian restaurant. read more

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Standard Italian food chain here in Houston with a couple locations to choose from if convenient. There's a happy hour every week day from 3-6p with $4 glass of wine to take advantage of (I did happily) Service was adequate, not very chatty, but present to get refills and take orders. The decor is a little dated, but it's a family feel Italian that they're going for. The menu isn't gonna scream authentic Italian cuisine, but this American food truly. The food is mostly pasta based options. Menu is different styles of protein and sauce preparations in different combinations. Salads and pizzas are available too. Fresh garlic knots are provided to the table as well. Overall I think the price point is what I liked most here, the value for quality and portions is good, especially in a post BidInflation economy. I liked everything we ordered, but I'd go elsewhere for the true Italian fix. read more

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My son treated me to a delicious meal at this restaurant. Food was delicious, service was excellent, and it was a quiet place where children are welcome and you can talk to your guests. Price point is affordable. You have to eat the rolls. So delicious. Will eat here again. read more

The food is delicious. It has good service. It is a little loud and crowded but definitely a great place to enjoy good food. read more

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Unfortunately the reality of the actual served food did not live up to the anticipation. I was so excited to try this place but be honest it was very mediocre and underwhelming. I see the potential of this restaurant but it's just not there and had a decent experience but not the best or the worst. This is a newer restaurant in The Woodlands area and I was quite excited to try it and I even saw the 4.1 star rating and thought it's probably going to be somewhere in the realm of an Olive Garden. Unfortunately it didn't connect with me and I was a little disappointed. This is a new location and looks quite pleasant on the outside and walking inside we were immediately greeted and brought to a table. I have been in construction and recognized the smell of fresh drywall which I could still vaguely smell in the dining area, as this is a very new construction. Everything was clean and as we sat in the booth we were then greeted by our server who was pleasant but also a little bit disconnected. We start off by ordering our drinks and an appetizer of the fried zucchini. There are also garlic bread rolls which took a while to come out and we're just very buttery almost croissant like bread rolls. The zucchini appetizers were good but it was a very small portion for what you pay for. It was about ten very small deep fried zucchini sticks, almost the size of mozzarella cheese fried sticks. They were good and fresh but it was the portion size was small. Next came our dinners that we ordered. We had ordered the fettuccine tortellini and also the sampler platter, as I wanted to get an idea of all their foods. The fettuccine tortellini was actually good, served in a nice fettuccine/garlicky sauce. The sampler platter was a different story, where it was three different types of Italian foods but just served in a gravy boat style dish all drowned in spaghetti sauce with cheese on top. I literally could not distinctively tell one type of Italian food from the other in it it ended up just being a giant soup bowl of glop. I was hoping they would be served on a plate in separate portions but that is not how they do it here. I was not keen on that and really disappointed to just eat a gravy bowl of slop. The service was good and the staff was very pleasant. The table tops were kept very clean and nice presentation. The overall atmosphere and Clinics of the restaurant was still in a very new stage and maintained well. Overall, I can only give the Adriatic Grill one thumbs up because although it was good service and nice ambience, the food presentation, portion sizes and quality was subpar. I probably won't be coming back here again and I cannot recommend this restaurant for an Italian dinner. The presentation and the quality just doesn't match the pricing. If I were to compare it I would say this is the Subway sandwich shop of Italian restaurants. read more

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Gave a 2nd try and had a meatball sub and dessert. Meatballs tasted fake like imitation meat. Bread was horrible tasting def not fresh. Tiramisu was okay but not the best. read more

Food was yummy. The staff made sure we always had fresh bread at the table. But the waiter gave us slow service. We had a party of 12 and our drinks would run low and he took very long stretches of time to check in us and give us our check. But that Friday night was an off night. Giving rating of 4 because typically the service is good. read more

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The service was great! The food was meh. I didn't experience anything above and beyond. I was expecting the chicken fettuccine Alfredo to be something spectacular according to the previous reviews that I read, it was ok, just not something different that any other Italian restaurant. Definitely go for the service and the dessert though! read more

Food is delicious, service was above and beyond and the prices are spot on! It's a cute Italian restaurant with very nice decor! Our server was Nereida and she was amazing! read more

Good Italian food with a family feel. Service has been good each time we visit! We would recommend trying this spot.

Very cozy and classy inside. I haven't had the pasta yet but the pizza was decent. For the atmosphere alone I will be coming again. Unfortunately I feel like I can't comment enough about the food, however the garlic rolls were really good (if only they were complimentary with the meal!) All in all, great service and place. read more

The food may be good but the service today has been the worst. I've been here for 30 plus minutes still no refill on my drink and then I get my food in and I can't even get silverware to eat my food. By far the worst service ever read more

Well this was unfortunate.... we ordered 2 pasta samplers and fettuccini alfredo. The 2 samplers we added mushrooms and italian sausage. Those black disks in the photo was the sausage on both samplers. Also, the manicotti was spoiled, on both samplers, which left the meal inedible. The fettucini and salad were good. But even the garlic rolls which are usually fresh were hard and cold. We did contact DD, but now we are all not feeling really well with only a few bites of the manicotti and we are both nauseous and starting to feel very ill. Today is 4/1/24 anyone who ate the manicotti if you get sick let them know read more

Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill - Spring - Pasta Sampler - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

I ordered a create-your-own pasta and was extremely disappointed with the portion of protein I received. I paid $6 for shrimp and was given only five tiny pieces essentially a dollar per shrimp, with one missing in action. It felt like a slap to my wallet. When I brought this up to the manager, I politely asked if I could be compensated with either more shrimp or a partial refund, but was flatly refused. No adjustment, no extra shrimp, nothing. I left feeling scammed, and I wouldn't recommend this place if you care about getting your money's worth. read more

Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill - Spring - This was the size of the shrimp that was a dollar. - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

Love the ambiance! Adriatic salad with a chicken cutlet and sautéed mushrooms is my favorite!!

We visited after a long airport experience, looking for a cozy Italian dinner, and Adriatic Cafe did not disappoint. The service was fast and friendly, the ambiance warm and cozy, the Italian food felt like sitting down at an Italian grandma's kitchen table. read more

I was working in Spring and wanted to pick up dinner to take home. I ordered eggplant parmigiana through their website. I was surprised to see to big parties on a Monday. They packed four big rolls of garlic bread. Moreover, the serving of the parmigiana was generous. It came on top of pasta. I have a meal for about three days. I wish there were an Adriatic Café near me. read more

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I tried calling in a simple to go order for two items at 7:34PM. The automated answering system said to "dial 1 to place a to go order". Instead of a live person answering a recording told me to leave a message. I left my to go order message. When I arrived at Adriatic the folks at the front desk didn't have record of my call or my order. So, I placed an in person to go order at 7:45PM. I was told it would be 15 to 20 minutes, but it ended up being almost 30 minutes. If there is a next time, then I may use the online ordering, so it won't take almost an hour to get our dinner. There is no telling how much to go business Adriatic is losing because of their automated phone message system. The service was frustrating, but thankfully the food was good. read more

First time at this location but frequent the Tomball location off 249 See my other review Great food, huge portions and great service...I have had 6-8 different dishes and all are excellent You can't go wrong eating here...just be careful not to eat to many rolls before your orders arrive, they are so good and before you know it you'll have eaten 2, 3 maybe 4. My fav is the Alek Special but my go to is the chicken and Veggies, large enough portion you can eat half and take half to go for lunch the next day... read more

I love the Adriatic Café!! I've been going there for years. The original one is in Jersey Village off of 290 and Jones Road. They've since expanded to Tomball, Spring, Katy and they are going to put a new one in the Woodlands. The garlic knots are probably some of the best I've had. Warm, soft and scrumptious. You can't put enough butter on these babies. They have a great selection of pasta, including protein options of chicken, seafood, meatballs, Bolognese and Italian sausage. The portions here are large and it's hard to eat the whole portion. The lasagna is definitely one to try. The calzones are very tasty as well. I personally like their pizza a lot and that's usually what I get, and the wife gets a the pasta. They have a nice variety of standard pizza toppings along with specialty pizzas on the menu. The crust is a hand tossed type pizza not too thick not too thin with a great marinara sauce, and always cooked perfectly. They put plenty of toppings, and of course plenty of cheese, which is a necessity. There's always enough pizza left over ( I order a large) to take the rest home to enjoy later. I'll eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner; I don't care. When the Adriatic Café opens in the Woodlands, you can bet that I will be there regularly! read more

The service and food was so good a worker named cheyenne was so sweet during a visit here will be coming back again!