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    Arturo Boada Cuisine

    4.3 (164 reviews)
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    ARTURO BOADA CUISINE ATMOSPHERE

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    Intimate
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Fettuccine and Shrimp
    Anna K.

    Love going to Arturo's! It seems to be the hidden gem in that neighborhood. Very intimate, cozy and romantic but also a great atmosphere for family dinners. Arturo is a remarkably talented chef and has had various restaurants in Houston for years. I love the bread! My favorites are the mussels, house salad that is enormous - love the hearts of palm, and the shrimp pasta pesto. I'm sure everything is delicious and the seafood dishes have gotten rave reviews. Nice creme brûlée taste at the end! Wish they had a full bar but it's just beer and wine. Service is consistently good. Valet is available but I've never used it.

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    Alyssa K.

    I didn't intend to eat at this restaurant initially, the restaurant across the street had a bar that was full so I decided to come here instead. Very quaint, but nice ambience inside, the wait staff were incredibly hospitable and put a seat at the bar for me so I thought that it was going to be a good experience. Unfortunately, the owner was incredibly condescending to me and even made a comment about "watching me "and that he had cameras. I am a person who spends a good deal of money at restaurants, and so I was incredibly appalled at his remarks. Saying something in a joking manner does not make it better. Please know that my server was amazing and I let her know about my experience, and she apologized for him and insinuated that this was not the first time he had offended a customer. I will not be back. Please make your decision wisely.

    4 top table in the wine cellar makes for a cool and uniquely Houston experience
    Lance M.

    This neighborhood gem is the complete package. The valet is a permanent fixture and is friendly and professional. Fresh and tasty specials every night, a wood burning oven for pizzas and rolls - and an excellent wine selection. Service makes you feel comfortable - as they have a professional and tenured waitstaff. The red snapper, carnitas pizza and mussels with the jalapeño/tomatillo broth are unique and worthy. If you have a party of 4 and you are very proactive - you can book the wine cellar table. Expect Arturo to say hello. Such a nice touch. And the crème brûlée spoons are perfect ending. Just love this place.

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    Eman F.

    Dear foodie readers, a new review, I have been a little off my game...a lot going on, but let's get to why you are reading this...Arturo Boada...nestled on del monte street in in the briar grove area...unfortunately the facade doesn't do it justice, but I felt it added to the charm of the whole experience...it's a small space, I recommend reservations...we were welcomed by the super friendly staff...once we sat down, we took in the vibe...I loved that it was just a tad old school...nothing over the top...and honestly no need for fancy, because his food is fantastic. We started with delicious garlic bread, along with the sautéed calamari....yes you read that correctly...sautéed, and let me tell you, wayyyy better than fried....the garlic and oil sauce was beyond amazing, we wanted to dab anything we could in it, it was that good. We also had the ceviche, was excellent as well. Our entrees next, I had one of specials, it was branzino with crab on top, sheer perfection. Simple no frills, and paired with some veggies...my husband got the tuna, and enjoyed it as well. My kids loved their steak and pasta. We then ordered dessert, 3 of them, we couldn't resist, I was celebrating my anniversary so why not. In house pistachio gelato, apple tart, and flourless chocolate cake...can't say which was my favorite, they were all wonderful. The best part is Arturo comes and visits his guests, very hospitable man. Thank you for a great evening.

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    Linda N.

    I've only been here once, first time on Wednesday 02/10 for a surprise early Valentine's dinner from husband. We were also accompanied by two of our kids (elementary kid and preschooler). The staff-awesome- in welcoming us to the restaurant, and even considerate to our kids. There were no eye rolls or scoffing, lol, at us. They offered custom off menu items for us as well, especially with children accompanying us. SERVICE: We were politely asked permission to have our temperatures taken and hand sanitizer, I absolutely love that it wasn't something forced upon us! Doors were held for us upon entry and exiting. Tables were separated well enough apart. Drinks refilled in a timely manner, plates moved in a timely manner, food was given in great timing, everyone was extremely polite including the chef himself, server knew the menu items, and just all around great service! FOOD: -Tacos Snapper-YUMMY, best fish in a taco I have ever had! Seasoning, flavor, moisture-it was all PERFECTION with the the fish. The tortillas, I wouldn't say it's store bought, but the taste similarly aligns with that. Overall, if you're a fish taco lover like me-this was still a good choice. -Cauliflower soup-YUMMY -Tuna Tartare-Decent, slightly salty -Charred tomato basil-eh okay, server warned us it wasn't like La Madeleine style tomato basil which we were okay with, but tasted like gas to me. -"Why Not" Margherita Pizza-YUMMY, even kids enjoyed this pizza dish, everyone did -Rigatoni Pasta-decent, chicken was more dry than wanted for me and pasta could've been slightly softer. Sauce was good -House spaghetti marinara side order- kids ENJOYED, I liked it as well. -Frutti Di Mare-Husband was absolutely DELIGHTED with this dish DESSERT: -Tiramisu-Not for me, I was not a fan with unexpectedly tasting an orange flavored Tiramisu -Key Lime Pie-although it definitely tastes homemade with real limes, it was too soggy and more tart than would like. -Wood oven baked Apple Pastry-favorite dessert of all for husband and kid, I didn't try -Creme brûlée- to be fair, we did not order this, but got complimentary spoons of tasting for this. I think getting the spoons didn't do it justice how we tasted it...so tip, I heard if it's your first visit and you don't order any dessert you may be able to get the whole creme brûlée complimentary. AGAIN, we have only been here once. Although some of the food items could have been better, the service made the entire experience feel like 5 stars. However, don't expect it to be five star dining with hot towels, someone waiting by your table to collect crumbs, seat pulling each time, and coat collection-it wasn't like that. It was just a great, laid-back welcoming atmosphere!

    Naresh T.

    Chef Arturo is highly passionate about his creations and it shows in every dish. This is my 6th time and have never been disappointed. They have an excellent selection of wines which are paired well with each dish. Do try the chef tasting menu as it's an amazing feast.

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    All So Good! Service was attentive, grilled octopus and rigatoni were super. Atmosphere was casual yet elegant. We will be back!

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    11 years ago

    Loved it! Great little spot in a random strip mall. Servers are very friendly and food is fantastic.

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    Great atmosphere coupled with delectable options. Excellent staff. My favorite restaurant in Houston.

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    Lovely first time indeed. Food was great, service wonderful, really really nice restaurant. Will definitely be back soon!

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    A favorite--food is always excellent and creative. Service is attentive but not intrusive.

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    9 years ago

    Food and service was excellent. Need to work on acoustics. Extremely high noise level.

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    11 years ago

    Nope, not good. Poor quality food arrogant staff and confusing wine list. Cant go back, not when carrabbas on voss is right there!

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    Once upon a time I visited here for a lunch meeting…read more Last night we were out and about without the small human and decided to check it out. Suffice to say, we have this on our go back and keep trying the dishes list. Everything was excellent. Emilio, our server was great, the restaurant itself is open but cozy, and they dimmed the lighting as the sun went down and it was really nice. Our glasses stayed full, and the food was amazing. We got the mushroom pastry thing from the appetizers - perfection. The pastry itself was a knockout but the "sauce" was *chefs kiss*. It's something I already desperately want to recreate at home but know it won't get there, c'est la vie. Anyways, the specials sounded amazing but we settled for giving the regular menu a whirl. He had the seafood lasagna and I had the chicken piccata. Both were excellent. Their chicken piccata take is better than the standard version - highly recommend. Hubs said the lasagna was great too. All in all, we loved everything, can't wait to go back. I'd also rate Mia Bella extremely high on value - for service, food quality, and portion size they're very reasonable on cost.

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