What a wonderful place. The staff is so friendly, you feel like you're home. We took advantage of…read morethe couple's special available on Thursday nights and it was great. The food was fresh and delicious. We definitely didn't leave there hungry. We were with another couple and it wasn't a noisy place. We could actually carry on a conversation. We'll be back!

Updates of Texan eateries I like (1 of 2)…read more The food, the service, the small store ambiance, the parking situation, and the value are still excellent at Ivett's in League City. There should be no need to write an update. I see that my initial review was written about 5 years ago. This is about how they handle the transferral of totaled tabs to the credit card. When I go to the Houston area, I usually eat lunch at Ivett's twice a week - yes, it's that good. And it's doable because I tend to stay in their "Bay Area," which is south of the city near Space Center Houston and in the suburbs adjacent to large Galveston Bay. Here's what the deal is, and this happened last year and a year or two before that. When I get the bill, it's usually a number that has cents attached to it, thus an "uneven" sort of number. To this, I add a tip. If the final bill were to be $12.72, for example, I might add $2.28 to bring it to an even $15.00. (I've asked restaurant employees over the years if this is weird and they tell me they have customers who do this.) Fast forward to the charge hitting the credit card. In 2025, one charge went through a meaningless few cents higher and one charge went through without the tip altogether. I've never worked in a restaurant, so I don't know how the process works where the final bill is sent over to the credit card company. In this situation, I came out ahead. But that's not the point. I want the employees who were my servers to get their tips and get what I indicated on the copy that I signed. This same exact sort of scenario showed up a year or two before when I also visited twice ... with one lunch charge coming across without the tip. Another lunch charge must have been processed with an even dollar amount as the tip. Again, I came out ahead, if you even want to look at it that way, but I want the employee to get his or her tip. The price-quality-quantity here remains at 5 stars. That's why I have filed Ivett's away in my head. I've now landed on the pattern of lunch specials that I like in any given week - a chicken dish and the manicotti dish, so I come in for those. I did try the lasagna once and, since this is in the U.S. of A. and not fine dining, they use the thicker undulating sheets of pasta that I'm not a fan of. It's to be understood. It's what most Italian-American restaurants do. That dish might come in as a 4. I applaud Ivett's for being a small restaurant that is intent on serving its customers and its community. However, if the tip for that one customer's meal is $2.28, $2.74, or $3.11 because the customer is seeking to hit a "normal" looking final number, then it's $2.28, $2.74, or $3.11. And, if they don't enter the tip at all, then I feel bad because the employee didn't get their tip and it makes me feel cheap ... cheaper than I already am to some people. Fix this little clerical issue by instructing your employees how to do so ... and keep up the good work! I look forward to seeing you all (translation: y'all) the next time I'm in the area.

Came here for dinner on Sunday 1/18/2026 Very clean…read morerestaurant Our server Ricky was acknowledge, very professional and overall nice He recommended a few things for us ,we tried it very delicious Keep up the amazing work Ricky You made our experience feel very warm and we will be back to give you a visit! Thanks

We ate here on Christmas Eve with my Mom. We made reservations the night before because, well, you…read morenever know. Our reservations had us sitting on the patio, which was fine. Almost 80 degrees on Christmas Eve isn't unheard of. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas and very busy. Well, I'll just get right down to it. I don't typically like to give a negative review on Christmas Eve, because I know restaurants can be short staffed and busy. But it genuinely felt like our time wasn't valued. I've been a server (and for many years) so I understand people and learned it pretty quick from day 1. Our server, Jacob was ok, but it was obvious he was trying too hard. Every time he said he was going to do something, it took f.o.r.e.v.e.r. We ordered dessert and sat there for over 15 minutes still waiting for dessert. By the time it came, we were so frustrated at how we had been forgotten once we got our meal that we just wanted the check. They did offer us the dessert for free, but that wasn't the point. We ordered the zucchini fritta and waygu meatballs. Both were great! The bathroom...there are 2 stalls in the ladies bathroom. 2. Two. The line was long and by the time I got back to the table, our food had been delivered and mine was cool. My other half ordered the shrimp scampi and said his shrimp was tough and he had no idea it would come with so much pasta. Even though my food was cold, it tasted good. But there was WAY too much pasta and not enough chicken or mushrooms. Eating here was a pretty big and sad disappointment. Especially for our 2 hour drive. If you're looking for snacks and drinks, this is a place to go. If you're looking for great Italian food with great service, go to Angelo's. I won't be eating dinner here again. I might go for drinks if I can pinpoint another bathroom somewhere.

The food is amazing! My favorite pizza! The staff is always very nice. The manager/owner walked…read more our to-go box out to us when we accidentally left it on the table. The restaurant is always very clean and I love all their plants outside the front door. 10 star all around!

Good spot to celebrate or just to have some good Italian food…read more "Hope" our server was wonderful in explaining everything about menu and making recommendations when asked, as well as keeping our drinks full. Went in with a party of 7 and they sat us with no problem. Brought us warm buttery bread and got our drink order. Great decor,music, and bar area.

We haven't been here in a while and came in for happy hour, good Italian version of the old…read morefashion, bread and the olive oil was great! Good service, food, and drinks all around

Be aware the change of lunch menu. The previous menu offers…read moreBistro Combos for $13.99 consisted of an either cold or hot sandwich plus one side of soup or salad. The new lunch menu offers Half-sandwich Combos, choice of side and a drink for $14.99 to $15.99. Yep, it went up on price and now instead of a whole sandwich, you get only half a sandwich, but you get a drink, what a deal for Carrabba to attract more customers !!!

Moved away from Clear Lake many decades ago. We loved Clear Lake and my wife's family goes back to…read morethe founding of Friendswood! We had a weekly ritual of going to Franco's Italian Restaurant. I 1st went there when they opened very long ago. Not long after my 2 tours in Viet Nam. The family that owned Franco's treated me like family and I'm fluent in Italian and we'd talk endlessly. I worked closeby at JSC. So, we went to Frenchies Italian Restaurant and pleasantly surprised by the excellent meal and service. We had Chicken Parm, Veal Parm, and Seafood Fradiavolo. Growing up in Brooklyn, I certainly know good Italian food. We live a few miles from Sal & Judy's Italian Restaurant which is outside New Orleans and rated 5 Stars (Yelp) and Zagat. Sal greets everyone that comes in and their marinara sauce is sold in all the local supermarkets and Walmart. Frenchies was no different from Sal's. Everything was perfect! I told Sal and he went to eat at Frenchies on his last trip to Houston. He called me and thanked me, that's Sal. I was sad Franco's closed after 50 years in Clear Lake but Frenchies was a great find. If you're ever on the North Shore outside New Orleans, try Sal & Judy's Italian Restaurant and decide if they're equally as good. Or, take a look at their website! Everyone in NOLA knows Sal Impastato (from Sicily). If you find yourself near Little Italy in Brooklyn. NY try Evelina, Barano, or Carmentas Italian Restaurants. Frenchies food is comparable quality to better NYC Italian Restaurants! I'll add pic's later! Thank-you, for 1st class Italian food. Bravo, assolutamente perfetto!

If you want authentic REAL Papà Italian food-this is your place!…read more Located right near Nasa and it has ALL the history hanging on the wall to prove it! With 50 years plus of serving the community this spot is simply iconic. Greeted by the owners right as we arrived. The feeling this conveyed was like you're visiting family. Small quaint little place, yet full of vibrant Italian heritage. Started off with the bread and garlic olive oil dip. Fantastic! I got their spaghetti with tomato cream sauce & fresh basil. My husband had the veal parmesan. His came with a side of pasta which was a alfredo style. Both meals come with a fresh salad. The food was utterly delicious. Portions fair for the price. Setting is humble, cozy, a. be romantic and is characterized by warm friendly personalize hospitality. This is absolutely the place to choose if you are in the Houston area for super La Cucina cuisine. Memorable, (as you can tell) we really enjoyed our dining experience & would one thousand percent return if in the area again. Highly recommend!

Bread is delicious. Basil soup is tasty. Sweet wine was good and my baked ziti w was tasty. My…read morehusband's plate was bit cold on the inside of the large shell. We also ordered hummingbird cake and it is extremely good. Our waiter regularly checked on us. We went to an early dinner to avoid waiting.

Name change; same menu; same quality food…read more First: Scallops Al carbonara - scallops grey, rubbery, and fishy tasting. Second: Chicken Marsala is next - if chicken had been evenly flattened then quick seared might have not been over cooked?! And next generation of gnats/fruit flies ??? Are THRIVING!!! Waiter - Connor: tall, lean, curly brown hair, glasses, and fair complexion. He is attentive and listens!! Someone come get this guy and take him to a better place!!

Truly an amazing experience. It was our first time eating here, and reading reviews beforehand got…read moreme really excited. Our server, Leo, was wonderful. Our drinks were never empty, and he was very polite and attentive. The staff overall were kind and friendly, always checking in and making sure we were doing well. The food was delicious. We ordered the spaghetti Bolognese, Caesar salad, and pepperoni pizza. The portions were enough to share between two people. Overall, the food and service were excellent, we would definitely come back again!

Full of family-owned charm, Taglia has quickly become my boyfriend's and my new go-to spot. The…read morefood is incredibly fresh, with homemade noodles, rich and flavorful sauces, and fantastic appetizers. They also offer monthly specialty menus, usually built around a theme, which introduce creative new dishes to try each visit. So far we've had the Vodka Penne (absolutely amazing), Mac & Cheese Balls (delicious), Lasagna Egg Rolls (pictured), and the Fettuccine Alfredo--every single dish has been a 10/10. We already know we'll keep coming back. Our waiter even remembered us from our first visit, which feels rare these days when so many places make you feel like just another number. Such a charming place. Highly recommend.

Hosting a Floral Class on Saturday 5/2/2026 I talk to Chef…read morehe is so professional and went overboard The atmosphere and food was 10/10 The Ladies that attended the class that was there first time at Slate and they kept saying we will be back. Our waitress was very attentive and didn't miss a beat She did a great job with a big group and keep smiling and making sure we was taken care of. Overall the whole team who work that day was Amazing Please keep up the Outstanding Job!!

It was my first time trying this place and the only good thing about this restaurant is the…read moreatmosphere. We had a large party and everyone ordered a different entree and they all disliked their meal. I ordered peel and eat shrimp and it was extremely overcooked, only came with 4 shrimp and the skin was so glued onto it it was taking me over ten minutes to peel each one. They don't even cut a slit in the shell to ease the process. If everyone else's food at our table wasn't so bad, I would've sent it back. The other folks at our table ordered the elote ravioli, chicken salad, goddess pasta, and other dishes. The chicken was tough dry and flavorless, the elote ravioli tasted like someone dumped a canister of cayenne into it, and the pasta had so much pepper in it the lady was coughing throughout the entire dinner. It sucks because I feel like this place has potential but they need someone who knows how to season and prepare food properly. It seems like the food is fresh and not processed, it's just bad execution with unbalanced flavors.

While it doesn't remind me of anything close to New Hyde Park (#1), I still find Hyde Park to be…read moreone of the best places in Webster. They have mastered all aspects of a quality establishment: excellent execution and service by the staff, solid output of food, a clean and inviting ambiance for all groups, and at decent prices for a casual meal or even a date. MTW. ___________ (#1) Queens.

Food was so good...wow! We ordered an app next door and brought over then ordered mushroom pizza…read moreand wedge salad with added shrimp. Pizza was amazing...had that slight burnt edges we've been looking for! Finally! Ingredients were fresh...subbed marinara instead of mushroom sauce, and was so good. Wedge salad was fresh, tasty...yumm! Ordered toasted coconut old fashioned...needed to let the ice settle in but was good. Service was fast, friendly, helpful with suggestions. Ambiance honestly was chic, inviting, chairs were uncomfortable not gonna lie, high top table. Nice to be able to hear each other. Will definitely be back soon!

Today's cold , rainy weather was a perfect day for Ray's "La Nona" dish of pasta with a salad and…read moretoasty garlic bread. Absolutely my favorite dish. Actually, they're probably all equally good. The deserts are wonderful ! I always leave Ray's, looking forward to the next visit. I pass many other Italian restaurants getting there, but nothing else feels like his Nona's family dining table. Great service, informal, comfortable...just so delicious. Looking forward to next week.

Very rude waitress. They are not dog friendly even if you sit outside. The waitress didnt have time…read moreto bring me me a glass of water with my food. Ray the owner was too busy to come assist me with his rude waitress .