I will often drive right past it when I turn into the opposite direction to go to the pet store or…read moreTrador Joes. As soon as I see Fabio's little building I call my wife to ask if she wants me to pick up something from there. It's our number one place to buy excellent pasta in a variety of sizes. We also will get their different Raviolis as well. We mix and match the different sauces each time and are always happy with the decision. We have often changed our dinner plans to go with the pasta. A salad, and a nice bottle of wine from my cellar... It's the American plan. They also have a spot at the outdoor market on Buffalo Speedway every Saturday, and the first and third Sunday in Rice Village...the second and fourth Sunday in the Heights. It's good stuff so I give it ***** stars. Be there or be square

I really wanted to like this place. I first tried their pasta when a friend cooked it for me, and…read moreit was great, so I went there myself. I bought lobster ravioli, four-cheese ravioli, and pasta sauce. Lobster ravioli is $2.40 each so I paid $24 for the box. When I opened it to cook, I only found 9 ravioli inside. I wouldn't have written this review if it had been just one missing. Then, when I put the cheese ravioli in boiling water, I found a bug floating in it. Will I go back? I'm not sure. It's such a shame because their ravioli and sauce taste so good.

9/4/2026: 4pm. Host was not good. Recommend yall trainer her. Horrible manners…read more But they made up for the service our waiter was phenomenal. She was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was good and I will be back.

Everything was delicious. Our waitress was a big discombobulated, but it was busy in there. In our…read moreseating area, which is like the side room, the lighting was way too dim and the noise level was way too loud. BUT, all of our dishes - and we had four different meals, was absolutely delicious. I would definitely come back. Two of us have the lasagna, which is not pictured small portion, but so worth it. Just be sure to order something else, if you come hungry. A friend had the squid ink, and i'm typically not a person that likes a tomato based pasta outside of spaghetti, but the black pasta was good. And the chicken pesto i have to come back for it was delicious Everything was flavored well. I didn't have any alcoholic beverages, but my friends said the drinks were good. We went for Houston restaurant week. So we got a really good deal. I had the calamarians and appetizer. A friend had the meatballs, which was a huge portion and others had the arrugula salad with avocado, which they said they loved. The pistachio gelato was delicious as dessert. My other friends got the teramasu, which I tasted. They didn't really like it, and I didn't like it either. Plenty of parking in the garage, which is free and street parking. Definitely a one win for this restaurant.

Our group tried out Davanti for lunch service; it is located opposite the Costco in Richmond…read more Parking is available right in front. The interior is small but quite long; you order up front and pay first and then sit down at a table and get brought your food out when it is ready. We tried some flatbreads, pizza's, and a clam pasta. Overall the flatbreads and their toppings were okay / good, the pizza was good but slightly lacking texture and crisp on the crust. The toppings were slightly lackluster on the pizza's and all three of the pizza's we ordered were decent but didn't exceed the group's expectations in terms of taste and texture of the crust. The clam pasta was also decent; the pasta was al dente and there were quite a few clams there but the flavor was a bit light. Overall we tried a variety of items on their menu and everything was good but the pizza was not spectacular.

Visited Davanti for the second time and found the experience much improved. Our waiter was…read moreexceptionally attentive. Although Davanti comes across as casual, there is a certain refinement that even some higher-end Italian places lack -- for instance, recommending how to eat a particular pasta dish or swapping out silverware without being asked. Food-wise, it was quite good. My husband described it as unique. We all loved the octopus appetizer. The Caesar, however, was bland -- skip it. They had a lasagna special that was cheesy, creamy, and smooth. It would be easy for such a decadent pasta dish to feel overwrought, but it was delightfully rich without crossing that line. My mother-in-law ordered a pasta with shrimp that was one note and forgettable. We all enjoyed the prosciutto pizza, though it wasn't the best I've ever had -- but that's likely because I prefer a tangier sauce, and this one leans more subtle.

If you are looking for a great place to get fresh Italian pasta on the west side of Houston....you…read moreneed to try Casetta Cucina. This is not a place to eat pasta, it is a place to buy pasta you can prepare at home. It is located in a small and nondescript retail strip center on Campbell Road just north of I-10. Inside this tiny little shop you will find a place to get a cup of Italian Coffee and some pastries. You will also find some outstanding and very authentic Italian sandwiches. They generally have three or four to chose from for lunch. Seating is limited to a table or two inside and a table or two out front. (Yes it is that small.) Taking pride of place is the pasta kitchen, where the fresh pasta and sauces are made. Casetta is owned and run by a husband and wife team. The husband is from Italy and brings his passion for food with him. The available pastas, sauces and sausages are on display in two large refrigerators. Generally, I stop by for a sandwich and get some of the pasta and sauces for later in the week. There about 10 pastas and ravioli to chose from. Since Italians have very firm opinions on what sauces go with each pasta I always ask! For example I select a pasta or two.....then let them select the sauce to go with it. Give it a try. I don't think that you will be disappointed.

Authentic Italian Food!…read more So glad my mother n law recommended this gem to me! Only Italian place in Houston that reminds me of my time in Italy, I've pretty much been all over Italy but this place gives me a more Florence aka Firenze vibe! Family owned! Interestingly enough the owner is from Florence! Customer service from Rebekah was simply outstanding and reminded me of my time in Florence where I felt as if I was family. They have fresh authentic Italian Ingredients! They have frozen Italian delicacy's you can buy like pastas, Mac n cheese, sauces, Italian sausages and more. They also make their own Italian pasta in house! They have a small coffee section, bread section and authentic Italian imported drink section. I opted in for their fresh sandwiches on focaccia bread I got the prosciutto sandwich and my wife got the caprese. My sandwich consisted of fresh arugula, (I forgot the cheese), prosciutto, balsamic vinaigrette on focaccia bread. The sandwich simply took me back to my time in Florence! Fresh and authentic ingredients! I also got a Limonata drink I forgot to take a picture of! I will be a regular customer! Tap in !

Went with a group of friends. We've been meeting for dinner quarterly since our Girl Scout troop…read moredaughters graduated from high school. (They were together for thirteen years, so as parents we became quite good friends.) Auntie Pasto's was a favorite of my daughters growing up. Initially went on autopilot to the original location. Pivoted to come to their new location on Bellaire. In the mood for eggplant Parmesan. Theirs is less breaded, so it is a bit lighter. Served with spaghetti with marina sauce and grilled veggies, it is a very hearty Italian meal. I forgot how generous their portions have been. Took half home for the lunch the next day. Added a salad for $2.95. Love their vinaigrette dressing which I get on the side. Nice place for a get together with our Girl Scout parent supper club. Let's see where we land next quarter.

Went last Friday with a small group of 4. Great for smaller groups of 4-6 or date nights with the…read morebooths! We ordered a house salad with three pasta dishes to share among 4 people, and an additional sin pie for dessert. Staff took a bit of time to get to us, but was very quick and attentive. Recommend a salad to start, the bread is so soft! Pasta we ordered was rich and decadent! In ranking -crawfish ravioli - 4 to 5 pieces were great for one person, and the sauce was not overwhelming. Complemented the ravioli very well. -black pepper fettuccini with shrimp - their flagship special, a very well done dish, but also very creamy -fettuccini with jalapeño and shrimp - we want to try another fettuccine dish, but admit this was too much for our plate. We couldn't really taste the jalapeño or other vegetables in ordering the black pepper fettuccine outshone this dish. Additional sin pie for dessert that a group of four only took one bite each of because it was so rich.

I want to thank Marvin 5 stars and MGR Nico 5 stars and hostess Nayeli 5 stars... Service was…read morewonderful from all mentioned.. Food is exquisite!! love this place!!

Thank you Mia Bella for the amazing food and service. I genuinely felt at home for my birthday…read moredinner here recently. Every dish was amazing from the appetizer sampler, fish, chicken all the protein options. We really enjoyed the burger, calamari, Brussels sprouts and seafood lasagna. The portions are done so beautifully and very generous. Thank you and thank our server Willie for making my birthday so special. The whole team worked very hard. It's so appreciated!

There is plenty of parking at the garage behind the restaurant. Went on a Thursday with a group of…read more5 friends. One friend got there before us and we were asked to move tables before 2 of us sat. We started trickling in and one friend said she wouldn't make it. We were asked to move tables again. We declined. We did not have one set waiter so different waiters kept coming at different times. I did not care for the portions or the presentation of the food served. We all paid, a friend paid and excused herself as she had to leave, she walked outside towards the garage and a waiter ran out and followed her outside and brought her back in to the restaurant. She was asked to provide payment again, she had already signed her receipt and had left the restaurant. She declined to provide her card again. When I paid, I signed everything asked to make sure my payment had gone through, a day later I noticed that my card had been charged twice! I called my bank to dispute the charges. I will not be coming back.

This is an absolute gem of a restaurant, but I already kind of knew that would be the case when I…read morewalked up to the door and saw "John Carrabba" as the proprietor. I was meeting a former colleague for lunch and he recommended this place. He'd apparently had many meetings here before, and I can see why. Service was absolutely top notch, and the meal itself was amazing. For being in the bustling Galleria area, this location is a bit tucked away, creating a more quiet and intimate atmosphere despite a relatively small dining room. Of course, that may have just been the case since it was lunch time and the restaurant wasn't busy. I skimmed the lunch specials and went with the pork chop, which was accompanied by broccoli and mashed potatoes, as well as a salad. The Ceasar salad was good, but forgettable. I've had better at several other places, including one of Carrabba's other locations. The pork chop was perfectly grilled, and despite just being one ~8oz piece, was the right amount of filling with the sides that I went back to work feeling full but not so much that I felt lethargic. I'm looking forward to coming back here, specifically to bring my wife for a date.

Ordered several pizzas from Luigi's Pizzeria for a party (placed order online ahead of time)…read more Service was good; they provided a lot of parmesan cheese & red pepper packs as well as plates. Fave was the margherita. Had high expectations for the supreme pizza but it was ok. Also caprese was alright. Not memorable but worth trying their pizza at least once.

As always, thanks for being amazing pizza. 5 stars! However, my 7 and 9 year old children and I…read morehave a formal complaint to address. A while back someone had the bright idea of taking the tall arcade out of the Bellaire location and replacing it with a grossly incomparable model which we all hate. Can we get our tall, excellent arcade, that all the kids of Bellaire love, back into our location. Sincerely, A loyal regular weekly customer of 4 years

Food: 5/5 Ambiance (European cozy vibes): 4/5…read moreService: 5/5 Came here recently for dinner with friends and they were so so nice to us and our children. Arthur was an attentive server and extremely friendly. Truly, we were waited on hand and foot! The parking was a bit chaotic but other than that, we enjoyed our first time here. Don't forget to grab dessert next door before heading home!

One of my patients had been raving about this place for the past year. I instantly added it to my…read morelist once HRW list came out. There's no real parking lot so you valet and tip. The restaurant is low lit and they have a gelato spot right next door. We dined for dinner so it was 3 courses. First was the shrimp & calamari and meatballs. The meatballs lacked seasoning and only were good with the sauce. The shrimp and calamari id get again but hopefully only rings are an option. For the entree I had chicken parm which was perfectly cooked. It came with a side pasta that was good initially but didn't reheat well. My mom tried the crabmeat tortellini the sauce was a bit too rich and under seasoned so she was able to swap for the bolognese. My pistachio gelato was perfect for dessert. The hazelnut flourless cake was also a hit. Personally I feel like it's a hit or miss depending on what item you get.

If we could give this 6 stars, we would. Food was amazing and could tell everything was homemade. I…read moregot the cheese tortellini and wish I could drink the sauce it was so good. The lighting and atmosphere was perfect for a quaint date night. And I want to know what jazz playlist they were playing because it was great. What blew it out of the water was the service, particularly by the owner himself. As someone who works in the restaurant industry, having the owner on the floor is almost never seen. But this man was working all jobs: helping the hostess when she got super busy, food running, bussing, checking up on all tables, doing the best for everyone. Plus, he was incredibly kind with an amazing smile. Idk what he saw in my partner and I, but he gave us tiramisu on the house. We are not fancy influencers or rich folk, and I feel that was kinda obvious. But I think he did it just to make our date night a lil bit more special. And that kind of effort should be rewarded.

Magdalena's was such a great find! The pizza was absolutely delicious and made fresh, with a crust…read morethat was just right. The Bolognese was also excellent--rich and flavorful without being overly salty, which I really appreciated. What stood out to me most was how well-balanced everything tasted. You can tell there's a real focus on fresh ingredients and authentic Italian flavors. The food is flavorful and satisfying without feeling overly heavy or salty like many American Italian chains. I feel comfortable feeding my child the food from here. I'm so glad to have found a quality Italian restaurant in Houston that lets the ingredients and flavors speak for themselves. Even the panna cotta was delicious, and I'm usually not much of a dessert person! Definitely a 5-star experience. We'll be back!