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    George's Pastaria

    4.1 (404 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    GEORGE'S PASTARIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    No masks.  And they serve food. Not cool, George.
    Ed S.

    What's remarkable about George's is their consistency. The best Italian food ever? A stretch. But it is darn good. And you can always count on a good meal backed by good service at a fair price. Our group of 8 went with various dishes. My wife and I shared a Greek Salad (I gladly gave her my anchovies) and spaghetti with turkey meatballs. Toss some grilled shrimp on that salad and I'd have been more than satisfied. But I've always wondered why Italian restaurants serve Greek salads. Do Greek restaurants serve antipasti? But I digress. The pasta was el dente and well drained. The turkey meatballs were large and flavorful. The marinara, to me, is a bit bland. I prefer more zing. Nothing some red pepper flakes couldn't fix. Some folks can't take the heat, so it makes sense for George's to play it safe. I also appreciated George's not applying fees to "plot" dishes. And if you like great garlic bread, George's is calling your name.

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    Brian T.

    Came here for a weekday lunch with coworkers near the office. We came shortly after 11am and while we were the first table to be seated, the place started filling up quickly and got busy with other Energy Corridor workers out for lunch. I ordered the House Salad and Sandwich combo. For my sandwich, I got the Chicken Parmesan sandwich. Chicken parm is one of my go-tos for Italian food, and I was excited to see this in sandwich form, an easy lunch option. They also have a Daily Soup and Sandwich combo, as well as a Greek Salad and Sandwich combo. My coworker got the soup & sandwich - the soup of the day was gumbo, which I found interesting for an Italian restaurant. I The House Salad was decent. A standard salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, carrots, celery, and cheese, drizzled in their creamy house dressing. It came out well before the sandwich - I was hoping it would be served alongside the sandwich as a side, but we ended up finishing our salads before the sandwich came out, leaving the sandwich to be eaten alone. The Chicken Parmesan sandwich was good. Bread was the same bread that was sliced and served earlier before the soup and salads came out. While crispy, I think it was a little too crunchy and easily fell apart in many crumbs with each bite. I eventually gave up and decided to eat my sandwich with fork and knife. The chicken parm filling was tasty. Rather than a full chicken parm cutlet, they sliced a cutlet up into pieces, lined the sandwich interior with it, and topped it with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Service was attentive throughout our visit. Various staff came by to check on us and kept our waters full, and the overall vibe was very homey. Go here if you're looking for a homestyle, no-frills Italian joint. Prices are a little on the steep side: our salad & sandwich combo was about $15. The other lunch special items averaged $15-20, which is a bit pricey for lunch. You can imagine where that puts the pricing for the dinner menu. While I know there are plenty other options for Italian around Houston, I'll be adding this one to the lunch rotation for something simple and quick on lunch break.

    Spaghetti  Cheese Pizza

    Great food, the cheese in the pizza was so tasteful, and the marinara sauce on the spaghetti was to die for. They bring you complementary garlic bread that's perfectly toasted. Great service as well very kind and attentive.

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    Kate D.

    A little disappointed with all the positive reviews we read. Service was extremely lacking, I think 3-4 people came up to our table but didn't know if we had ordered or if our food was ready. Our food took an extremely long time to come out, and this was maybe 6-7pm. Price wise it's Italian so A little pricey. The pastas were hot which is why this is 3/5. We were served pretty stale bread. Seems like they only cater to the older clientele and don't care about any other customers there. Sad.

    Bethany J.

    Easy going, casual Italian ambiance. Great place for families or date nights alike. The food is quality and exceptional in flavor. Menu has a large variety of options. We had a creamy Parmesan dressing house salad that was crisp and fresh and flavorful to start. We then ordered the lasagna and the squid ink spaghetti Alfredo with shrimp and scallops. Both Delicious. Came out piping hot and were nice large portions. We also ordered the carrot cake to go and two staff members recommended it saying it was the best in houston. Homemade by a staff member. When we got home and tried it we both agreed it was absolutely the best carrot cake either one of us had ever tried! Wow!

    Fantastic Capellini with Meat Sauce !!!
    Michael C.

    I ordered the Cappellini with Meat Sauce yesterday night and it was very good, fresh and very delicious with a very hearty profile to it. The sauce was not like ketchup in any way, but with a bold tomato base, runny texture, tangy flavor, pepper and a lot of ground meat. The noodles were very soft and tasty pairing perfectly with any sauce there. My server was very efficient and friendly. This dish, along with the pasta with tomato cream are my go-to meals here when in the area. This was my second time coming and first dine-in at George's Pastaria.

    Linguine with clams
    Ann L.

    This place definitely satisfied my pasta craving. We came here for lunch and was seated upon entering. I love the warm and casual decor. The place has a very homey vibe to it. Their menu is literally pasta heaven. So many great choices with a wide variety. We ordered fresh mussels as appetizers. It came out sizzling hot, deliciously soaked in very flavorful sauce. While we waited for our pasta, we also ate a ton of garlic bread. For the main course, my linguine with clams came out perfectly cooked. Services were also very attentive and friendly. We had a great experience here and enjoyed everything we ate. Would definitely come back for me.

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    I've only had pizza delivered from here, but it was very good pizza. Lots of toppings, cheese and sauce, and a solid but not doughy crust.

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    3 months ago

    Best pasta in Houston. I'm a loyal customer for 30 years. Try the pizza. You'll love it. Great sandwiches, salads, wines.

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    5 months ago

    I absolutely loved the food I especially liced the linguini Pescatore. 10/10 food and the service is very good.

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    George's is always good! Great neighborhood spot with great food. They also allow you to bring your own wine (small corkage fee).

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    Thanks so much for your kind words!!!

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    The food was delicious. The wait staff was very friendly. And do not forget about the amazing carrot cake.

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    The food, service, and service was very family oriented environment. The prices were good.

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    The food and service is always great. It's such a good neighborhood place to go. We really love the food and friendliness of the staff.

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    Food was bland and horrible. Idk what this is but it's not Italian I've had it twice now and every time just blah

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    What did you eat? You didn’t eat here.

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    Is whole wheat pasta available, and if so, on which menu items?

    Any pasta dish prepared with a sauce can be prepared with Whole Wheat or Gluten Free pasta. This would exclude lasagna or ravioli. Just ask your server.

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