This place is so fancy shmancy feeling. It feels like you know it's fancy when you walk in because of the tablecloths and the service, and it was really nice overall. I got the spaghetti carbonara, and it was so cheesy and delicious, and I loved the pieces of pancetta in there. I also really liked the bread they serve you before bringing your dishes out because it's literally just mini pizza strips. Would come again and maybe sit outside because it looked so nice out there. read more

La Griglia - Spat - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I chose this restaurant because I was looking forward to a nice dinner on the patio. The patio itself is beautiful, but when we arrived it was almost completely empty and we were seated along the bushes, even though there were plenty of other tables available. I do want to mention that the food was very good, and our waiter was friendly and attentive throughout the evening. Unfortunately, once our food was served, we were swarmed by dozens of flies. The staff brought over small table fans in an attempt to help, which I appreciated, but they just weren't enough to keep the flies away. It became so difficult to enjoy our meal that I ended up having my entrée packed to go because I couldn't comfortably eat it. We had originally planned on ordering dessert, but by that point we just wanted to leave because of the flies. I would absolutely come back because the food and service were great, but the fly situation on the patio really needs to be addressed. It's hard to enjoy an otherwise wonderful meal when you're constantly trying to keep flies off your food. read more

La Griglia - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Dropped in tonight for dinner with my wife. It's Spring Break so we did not have reservations. We asked for a table for two and were promptly walked to a two top in the bar. Note, there were six available tables in the dining room. We decided instead to sit at the bar, which was also empty. Bartender/service was good. Appetizers - fine. Steak medium rare was more medium than rare. We decided to just take one for the team. Finished the Barolo bottle of wine and paid out. Footnote, they only had one turn of tables all night. There was plenty of room for my wife and I to sit in the proper dining room. $400 bill at the bar after coming from work, no dress code issues. Just a hostess issue. read more

La Griglia - Nebbiolo - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We really wanted to love this place. I made a reservation for five on Friday night to celebrate my wife's birthday, so we came in excited and expecting a memorable experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful the ambiance and décor are truly impressive. Unfortunately, the service did not match the setting. We were seated right away, which we appreciated. However, once we sat down, we weren't attended to for quite some time. I had to flag someone down just to get menus so we could begin ordering drinks. No one asked if it was our first time visiting, and there was no explanation of the menu. The menu is fairly extensive and includes several Italian terms, which made it a bit overwhelming. A brief walkthrough or even an offer to answer questions would have gone a long way. We weren't asked if we needed help or recommendations, and as first time guests, we felt left to figure everything out on our own. For a restaurant at this price point and reputation, we expected a more attentive and welcoming experience especially on a special occasion. The ambiance is spectacular, but overall the experience felt just okay. We left feeling disappointed, which was unfortunate given how much we were looking forward to celebrating there. read more

I love the Simplicity of this delicately decorated place. Made you feel like you were in a garden while being inside. Service was very attentive and efficient. And the food was great. They had some very unique takes on some of the drinks. Definitely a must try for brunch read more

La Griglia - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

First and foremost I believe that the dress code is super silly. My husband and I walked in and he was wearing shorts so they made us move from main dining room to the cocktail area. Whatever not a big deal, I just found it amusing since the restaurant has pictures of his family with other important ppl at the front of the entrance. Made me giggle after they escorted us out by the managers orders. Mind you the hostess are dressed very questionable themselves. Their outfits were giving night club not classy whatsoever. We got sat and began to order. The food was good and fresh. Something that was annoying was having to be careful with our table since it was extremely wobbly. Our waiter finally fixed the table at the very end. For the price point I would much rather dine at Lombardi or Bari. read more

La Griglia - Carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We made a reservation for 7:30pm and had to wait until 8:30 to be seated. It took another 20-30 minutes before our server greeted us and took our drink order. It was another hour before we got our food. After being held hostage for 3 hours we finally left at 10:30pm. The manager walked by several times and tried his best to avoid eye contact. No apology or attempt to expedite any service. This was honestly the worst dining experience I've had in Houston in a very long time. read more

Fantastic restaurant. Delicious food, attentive service, and bustling dinner atmosphere. It's not cheap, but if you want a nice business dinner or a fancy dinner with friends, this is a strong choice. I had the lamb chops, tried a few sides, and split the bread pudding and cheesecake for dessert. Easy 5*. read more

La Griglia - Lamb chops - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was the obvious NYE choice for me because of its proximity to my place, its elegance, and the solid food options. They started us off with a bread basket that included pizza slices. The pizza was actually really good, so we opted to stick with that since the regular bread didn't come with butter or olive oil. Since I'd already been here once, it was a no-brainer for me to order the shrimp and crab cheesecake- and of course, it didn't fail me. The crust was super rich, and the basil was the perfect touch (our waiter almost took it away, lol). It's not just a garnish...eat it!! We also ordered the red snapper 'La Griglia' which came with jumbo lump crab and a grilled prawn. Unfortunately, it came out cold. Not lukewarm. COLD. Our waiter never came back to check on us after the food was served, so we didn't have an opportunity to say anything. That was disappointing, because I'm sure the seafood would've tasted a lot better if it had been served hot. For our side, we got the potato latke, and that was HOT. So, so, so good. Think scalloped potatoes, but with lots of mascarpone and lemon zest. I understand that NYE is a hectic night and didn't want to add stress to the waitstaff, but I was genuinely disappointed by the temperature of the main dish. read more

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It's the thought that counts! I went for my birthday during lunch, and the food and service were absolutely spectacular. We ordered the brick chicken, spaghetti carbonara, prosciutto & arugula pizza, and a salad. Everything was delicious. I really appreciated that our server portioned the food onto our plates for us since we were sharing everything. Such a thoughtful touch! My favorite dish was definitely the prosciutto & arugula pizza paired with white wine. The sweetness from the pears, the subtle hint of truffle oil, and the light arugula on the dough made it absolutely perfect for a relaxing afternoon. The environment and ambience truly transported me to Little Italy. Super aesthetic and definitely IG worthy read more

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My friend and I made a reservation at La Griglia after seeing a TikTok about their Sunday brunch. We went last Sunday after Christmas and had a patio reservation, which ended up being the perfect choice since the weather was so nice. The waiters were very polite and super attentive the entire time. We ordered the Margherita pizza, the four cheese ravioli, and the lemon ricotta pancakes for dessert. The pizza was delicious -- the dough was light and crispy. The ravioli was also very good; the sauce paired perfectly with the cheese filling and had great flavor. The lemon ricotta pancakes were decent -- the sauce was tasty, but they weren't anything extraordinary. Overall, we really enjoyed brunch and would definitely come back. read more

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Went in for a special occasion. Everything was 5 star and the attention to service was exceptional even with a packed house. We will be back again!!!! read more

This fine dine of an Italian restaurant was a great experience. During restaurant week for $55 you get a appetizer, main course and desert Everything came out impeccable. The service was 10/10. There were waiters everywhere making sure your water was filled nom stop. They do have bread service, pizza was one of them well at least it tasted like pizza The rigatoni was a bit too zesty for me. Topped with burrata which was amazing made the pasta super creamer. The dessert if you love chocolate the hazelnut chocolate!!! This high end Italian restaurant even has an upstairs for private events. Apparent people have their wedding there. Parking on street or valet. Great restaurant. Want to try more! read more

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We came here for my birthday dinner. The restaurant is beautiful met with great staff who were very attentive. The food was delicious! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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My bf and I came here for date night during restaurant week. This place was AMAZING. Because it was restaurant week there was a set menu for $55 with various apps, entrees, desserts you could choose from, all of which were great options. The restaurant itself was beautiful, the service was amazing, and the food was delicious. We also ordered drinks that didn't come with the set menu, and they were both pretty and yummy. My favorite food of the night was the lamb ossobucco. Amazing bang for your buck and it was the best lamb i've had at a restaurant hands down. Another fave was the complimentary cheese bread that my bf and I devoured that before our meal. Overall, we would definitely come again and would recommend this to anyone! read more

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The pizza? Worth it! Pasta? Amazing! Muscles - typically not a fan but so well prepared. Cocktails? Great for the experience. The presentation was great. Not too pricy considering. This was a great spot I'd consider for celebrations/date nights/ special events. Only reason why it didn't get 5 stars with me was because I felt like the staff was rushing us. We showed up for a 5:30 reservation. We wanted to go when it wasn't so crowded. The staff was attentive and because it felt like the staff was trying to get us out before the dinner rush, maybe too attentive. We definitely didn't feel over looked but other than that, no complaints. read more

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We came here for the first time for my birthday last year. Since I'm part of Landry select club it was awesome to find a restaurant within its affiliation. I wanted a place that I had never been to before but I also wanted to try a place that had pretty low reviews. I wanted to see if the reviews were accurate. Satisfactingly enough.. they weren't, based on my experience with my husband. When we arrived, we were greeted immediately asked about our reservation and taken to our table within seconds. It was a beautiful dining area and the way the sunlight was flooding the window it left a gorgeous glaze on our table against the wall with the mirrors. The dining room was beautiful and super chic, classy and kind of transported you to old Hollywood a bit. Not the glam aspect but the super chic and black and white and pops of neutral color palette of it all. We were asked about a beverages and my husband ordered tea. They brought the tea out as they would in most upscale restaurants.. you know, like they bring out cigars? LOL he said the tea was good so I'm happy about that. I just ordered water with fresh lemon I know ice. I knew I wanted to save my glucose percentage for dessert. Lol. We were served and, my GOODNESS, it was absolutely delicious. This is coming from a non-bread person, too! We then ordered: Hanging Hen: Whole Green Circle Farms hen, carved tableside, that serves 2. That came with roasted potatoes and then we ordered spinach as well. All the sides are family style so we didn't want to order too much as we weren't starving. (Says the person who ordered a whole hen. Ha!) Hen: 9 out of 10. Presentation was gorgeous. Portions were plenty of. And it was still juicy. The sauce it came with was the thing that sent it over for me. The hand alone would have probably been a seven but the sauce kicked it up a notch for me. My husband and I were drizzling that sauce on eeeeverything. LOL Potatoes: 8 out of 10. They were an incredibly large portion. They even had a bit of a sweetness to them. I didn't eat too many because I didn't want to get too full but I absolutely tore it up at home for my leftovers. Spinach: 6 out of 10. They were... meh. Just your standard spinach that you make when you're out of time. No bells, no whistles. Sautéed Spinach...Garlic, olive oil. Dasssit. I ordered the key lime pie for dessert and I ate every single ball. It was light and airy yet creamy and decadent. I don't know how they did it but it was absolutely delicious. Then the crumble and the berries really made the dessert outstanding for me. Now, they don't come and acknowledge your birthday or anything but they do put the little chocolate acknowledgment on your dessert and go their way. Lol. I thought service was incredible and our servers were truly attentive to our needs. Notwithstanding, they were only two couples in the dining area with us but, I've been to other restaurants where that never mattered and they still neglected me so.. I was happy about that. We spoke to the manager and he was actually the one who carved our hand as well. He was kind and personable. We had an outstanding experience. We will absolutely visit again! I want to try the lasagna...*drools* read more

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The ambience here is really nice. They have seating both indoor and outdoor, with bars in both areas also. The drinks were great! Service was decent. The food was overpriced and just okay. I remember La Griglia back when it was on West Gray, that food used to be amazing. Not sure that I'll revisit based on the dinner. We ate steaks, carbonara, salmon, salad... it was all just okay. Didn't match the price tag for me read more

WOW! I want to start by saying that the Shrimp & Crab Cheesecake was one of the best dishes I've had in my entire life! I would go back specifically for this because it was just so amazing! It had baked mascarpone, jumbo lump crab, shrimp and lemon pesto. As soon as we walked in, I knew we were in for a treat because the restaurant is beautifully decorated and the staff is very professional. I started with the Garden Thyme cocktail which honestly was not my favorite. We had some bread as we waited and it was so good! For my entrée I had the Short Rib Cappelletti (with sage beurre limon, Prosciutto di Parma, peas) and it was very tasty. For dessert my friend and I shared the Key Lime. I had never seen anything like it; beautiful presentation and pretty good but definitely a shareable dessert. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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The restaurant interior and patio was amazing! It had a very romantic feel. However, the food was not good and we even sent a meal back because it tasted so bad. Our waitress could have cared less about us or our food. Everyone has a bad day, so we just endured it. First and last trip there. read more

The food is excellent. The service is very good. But - when you spend between $300 and $400 for two people - it's not great when one of the two is staring at a wall. And there are no other options for two in this restaurant. Also, it's extremely loud in the main dining room. When you are sitting across from one another rather than next to one another you simply cannot hear each other. It impacts the experience. read more

Food was really good and I loved the inside and outside setting, very nice and fancy but will say for the luxury service I would've expected them to be more on top of us for drink refills other than that great experience read more

La Griglia - Shoe Short Rib Agnolotti - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Patio is SO cute, loved the atmosphere. Bread was good. Pasta was great. Service was good but it was a Tuesday so they were not as busy, everyone was super kind. I would return. The shrimp and crab cheesecake was super interesting but my husband and I liked it. read more

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I came back to celebrate my friend Maria's birthday, and I was very excited to be here again, everything is going as planned, we all got here and got seated. Of course we got the delicious pizza slices they serve when you arrive, love those. We all ordered and got drinks, but somehow we never had an assigned server, and it was not a problem until it was. Every time we wanted to order something, we didn't know who to call, no one will come and check on us, it was very disappointing. The food was great, the kitchen did an outstanding job with all our plates. But the bar was behind with our drinks. Overall it was just ok, not excellent. I hope they improve this because the food is truly delicious and I'd love to come back. read more

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We took a group of 8-9 coworkers for dinner while visiting Houston. The Food was ok but the atmosphere and service was excellent. I felt a little underdressed compared to others but other than that, we enjoyed the get together at a really nice place to dine. Thank you... read more

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We have dined at the new La Griglia on three occasions. I honestly miss the old La Griglia on West Gray. The menu is different (some mainstays), and it was good. But some they've tried to "fancy up" too much and have lost the original flair. The noise levels are horrible! We could barely hear or have a normal voiced conversation. I miss the murals. Overall, the food was ok. But completely different vibe, which they were going for. Even the waiters are in tuxedos. I miss the old. read more

I finally made it to the new location for a group holiday lunch. It still felt more like the old Vincent"s/Nino"s than the old La Griglia but we enjoyed it. What I ate: southern salad was just ok. Kind of a strange first course for the meal we were having since it had chicken. A nice spring mix or Caesar would have been great. The salmon was delicious and perfectly prepared. Also excellent were the spinach and polenta sides. Highly recommend the polenta! And the bread basket, of course. We had the fancy cookie presentation and it was fun to try a few different things. Delicious with their coffee. Service was attentive and helpful, other than the hostess who was clueless about parking validation and not very friendly or helpful in general. Highly recommend for a corporate function. read more

La Griglia - Cookies for dessert - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came for lunch with a friend and sat at the bar. Unfortunately they have a fly problem. I know it wasn't isolated to our visit because the bartender had an electric fly swatter. This ruined the ambiance and my appetite a bit. The food was ok. Not spectacular. Drinks were good and had nice presentation. Parking is valet only I believe which for lunch was a few dollars. There is free street parking as well. I wouldn't return for the food, maybe the drinks but if you give it a go, sit away from the door (and hopefully the flies). read more

La Griglia - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My cousin and I had such a beautiful experience at La Grigalia. From the moment we walked in, the maître d' was absolutely amazing -- welcoming, attentive, and set the tone for the entire evening. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. And the wine selection? Perfection. Whether you're a wine lover or just want the right pairing, they truly deliver. read more

This restaurant is stunning both inside and patio has all the Instagram worthy shots. Servers are nice and can answer all menu questions and make recommendations. We were dining for brunch. I ordered the Bellini Del saggio for my cocktail and the shrimp and crab cheesecake. My entree was just ok. I would return to try other menu items. read more

La Griglia - Shrimp & Crab 'Cheesecake' - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We were excited to try the HRW menu and started off with hamachi crudo and cheesecake and while the cheesecake was delicious, the crudo was insanely spicy and SO FISHY we did not eat it. For mains my fiancé got the lamb ossobuco and it was amazing, while I got the flounder which was so overcooked. Our waiter suggested a side of broccolini with the fish since it was just a small filet and definitely wouldn't have ordered it had I known that was a $15 side.....for broccolini. Just so disappointed and probably should've made a bigger deal about our bad food to our waiter but if I ever go back I will get the lamb it was so tasty and perfectly cooked! Service was fine, had to ask for the HRW menus which they seemed a little annoyed by. Ambiance was lovely, feels high class. read more

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The brunch had great food options. Loved everything, especially the lemon ricotta pancakes and cacio e Pepe pizza. There seemed to be confusion among the servers in what time brunch ended. We saw 3pm on their website but the waiter said it ended at 2pm and brought a dinner menu instead. After we rechecked and chatted with the manager they honored the brunch menu (we got there at 2:30). The patio was a nice option but it can get humid. read more

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First time trying La Griglia's Sunday brunch, and I was impressed! I ordered the Colazione Americana and a cappuccino, and both were delicious. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The patio atmosphere was charming and relaxing, and Lupe, Genesis, and Gelacio provided exceptional service. I'll definitely be back! read more

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We came to this place for a date night dinner. The decor of the restaurant is cozy. They do have a nice patio but it was a little hot to sit there. Food was great! Especially the beef and hamachi carpaccio. Service was great! Will go back again. read more

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This place is a vibe. Very nice on the inside and out! The bartender made some good recommendations. Every drink we ordered was pretty good! read more

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The pasta was good, the service was good, but overall you aren't missing much. The dining room has tables that are close together, so it was pretty loud. If you live in the neighborhood I could see someone frequenting this place, thats the vibe I got. The restaurant itself is pretty and the patio looks super romantic. It isn't my favorite Italian restaurant and I probably won't visit here again. read more

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The restaurant is gorgeous in decor: fresh contemporary glam, perfectly enhanced by Sinatra's crooning and the white tuxedo clad servers. Most of the servers were polished and congenial, although one in the bunch was slightly rough around the edges. As for the food, I was a tad disappointed that the bread did not come with any butter or olive oil or anything at all, because, with the exception of the delicious strips brushed with tomato, the bread was hard and dry. I expected food bread from La Griglia. The apps: the burrata Pugliese was fresh, creamy, and delightfully zippy. The shrimp and crab cheesecake was highly recommended, yet I found it to be merely "ok." The mushroom raviolo lacked the truffle punch I was hoping for. The mushroom risotto was under seasoned and underwhelming, but the Red Snapper was excellent: tender, flaky, and wonderfully flavorful. For dessert, we tried the Italian cookie sampler, which impressed in presentation but didn't wow in flavor. While the evening was pleasant, I don't see a return visit in my future. read more

La Griglia - Rviolo - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here for a private event dinner - the space is so gorgeous and welcoming. I almost wish we had been in the courtyard- looked incredible. The parm cheese croutons were the highlight of the Caesar salad! The flounder was a little overcooked but otherwise the sides, esp the potato gratin were excellent. Lovely service- all the meal selections went to the right seats! read more

We had a good experience at La Griglia (old location). We got the dancie salad and sausage and pepper pizza. Both were good, not the best we have ever had, but still solid. Our servers were attentive and I appreciated the complimentary bread basket and small dessert treats at the end of the meal. Overall, my experience here was good but not excellent (3.5/5). read more

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Overall this is a nice restaurant but my tuna was cold and the service could use some work