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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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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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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Very poor service. Very disappointing because we eat at T Fertitias restaurants often. Waited too long for cocktails and dishes to be picked up. Had to ask for everything (drinks, food, finished dishes), not what we had come to expect. Wait staff seemed to be confused with who had responsibility for what. At the end - leftovers were boxed up, server dropped the middle of table without comment. Mentioned to mgr. - he seemed indifferent read more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Really amazing pasta, probably best pasta I've had. The patio is definitely a good vibe especially right now in the summer.The staff was really nice as well :) I do recommend getting the affogato and cake, they were really good read more

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We came here as a rather large group who wanted to have a great time, and not did we! The restaurant has a classy, yet welcoming interior and we were shown to a large table with plenty of lighting and space. Our server was attentive and really listened to what we were all looking for in our meal and answered all of our questions. And although our group had several people, the service was timely and we all received our dishes around the same time. And the food was *chef's kiss*. I had the Frutti Di Mare and it was full of delicious treats, such as plenty of shrimp and clams. The noodles were soft and were covered in a rich sauce that unified the entire dish. I ended the meal with one of the best slices of chocolate cake I've had in my life. Decadent in the best way. Overall, eating at La Griglia was a pretty epic celebration! read more

La Griglia - Frutti di Mare - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love Italian so my friend and I have been trying Italian places all over recently. We finally made it here. I've lived in Houston all my life and I'm not sure why I never heard of La Griglia. This restaurant has a nice upscale vibe. It's a very well designed space. None of the guests were super casual. There's valet, which was $3, I believe, during lunch hours. More for dinner. There's also a little street parking. We ordered a bottle of wine for the table, which we enjoyed. Our server was nice and helped with recommendations. There was bread for the table, which is actually like small pieces of flatbread pizza. So good! Wasn't expected that from "table bread". We had the shrimp & crab cheesecake to start, and I have to say that was my favorite thing. I would absolutely get it every time. Such a unique item and packed with flavor. For my main course, I had the lamb with risotto. Great flavor, tender and juicy. And for dessert I had some sort of chocolate cake, and whoa it was huge, and way too much sweet for me. That's probably the only thing I wouldn't get again. Overall, I loved the food and my experience and will be back. read more

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Came here during Houston's Restaurant Weeks with my girlfriend for a date night and we had a blast. The inside of the restaurant is very romantic and modern - you can tell it has been recently renovated. The music and ambiance is very classy - it would have only been made better with the addition of live music. The food we got was delicious as well. We ordered off of the restaurants week menu for 55$ a person. For starts we got the crudo and shrimp and crab cheesecake. The crudo was very spicy and overall loved the cheesecake the most. It was hearty and tasty. For main we both got the lamb ossobucco which was phenomenal - we were stuffed. For dessert we got the strawberry cheesecake and the tiramisu - both excellent and tasty choices. We also got drinks as well. I got the sunrise spritz which was tasty and my gf got a pineapple type drink which was great. The service was quick and responsive. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. Overall, I would return! read more

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

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The food was... fine. Not bad, not amazing solidly living in the "I'd give it another chance" category. The ambience honestly did a lot of the heavy lifting and made everything feel better than it tasted. The charcuterie board, however, was a letdown (my cheese meat-loving heart was sad). On the bright side, the service was top-tier our server was fantastic and my drink was terrific. I'll be back to test the rest of the menu and see if redemption is possible. read more

La Griglia - Pasta alla Ruota made tableside with shaved winter black truffle - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

La Griglia's new location left no stone unturned when it comes to decor. Outside patio is so inviting. Perfect for a beautiful day in Houston if the weather is right..lol. The place was packed on a Saturday Night. The hostesses at the front directed us to the bar where my friend and I sat next to the cutest older couple. The bartender made a delicious old fashioned. I am a tequila girl so I requested Mezcal. I had to have 2 of them!!! Our waiter was knowledgeable and helped guide our choices. The manager came over and introduced himself and made sure our evening was going well. The next morning a representative from the restaurant called and thanked me for dining with them. I love that practice. Kudos to them. Pizza Breadsticks 5/5 Shrimp and crab cheesecake 3.9/5 Short Rib 5/5 Cheese Cake 2/5 Mezcal Old Fashioned 5/5 Salmon w/ Capers 5/5 (not pictured) read more

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Nice atmosphere, delicious food, impeccable service! Highly recommend La Griglia! Try it! read more

Took me a while to get in to the new La Griglia, but I'm glad I finally made it! We were sat inside just across from the bar, idk what it was but it was a little loud/difficult to hear each other across the table. The patio looks so dreamy and nice and at least they have fans and heaters outside, but I don't know how it fares for the height of houston summers. On to the drinks- enjoyed both of mine- the Gimlet citrusy and refreshing; the Bellini Saggio with dramatic presentation, slightly sweeter. We always do family style and these were our picks. Mussels and Clams- delicious, doesn't come with any bread but the table bread will do JUsT fine. Speaking of- the table bread had pizza, a poppy seed bread and sourdough. All lovely. Autumn salad- perfect portion to split and loved the balance of flavours here Carbonara- appetizer portion was a bit small split 5, good but nothing special. shortrib Cappaletti- loved the nice thin pasta, good flavour, could see this being a bit dry/meaty Dessert- had to get the Key Lime; it was a nice delicate dessert but personally I love the punch of key lime and this could have used a touch more. The strawberry cheesecake was too sweet for me, no tartness of the cheesecake. The lot is valet only but if you're lucky enough you can scout out street parking on either street adjacent to the complex. read more

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For last minute on Valentine's Day they took our reservation later than normal. They moved locations so it was hard to find the new location! They only do valet at the new location on west Dallas street. The new location is a more modern black and white setting than the old one. They still have waterfalls outside but the inside doesn't anymore but still very fancy. I of course order the shrimp and crab cheesecake and we plan on ordering five next time we go back. For drinks we got the freezer martini which I loved and he got a blue cheese martini which was delicious. We couldn't decide what to eat so we ordered appetizer sides pretty much of everything. Alfredo ravioli was SO good and hard to not order another plate of, Cesar salad was average, just needed a little pepper. Maine lobster bisque soup was great and could easily been enough with the amount of lobster they put in it. I was not a fan of the mussels which I had last time I was there as an entree but this one was too salty for me taste and lacked pasta. He ordered the veal Parmesan which he normally loves. It was very good as well but I wouldn't take a bite because I don't agree with how veal is raised. He still enjoyed it but agreed next time we will go with chicken Parmesan instead. We got dessert to go of course cheesecake for me but I ended up eating his key lime pie instead. Normally not a pie fan but they were so good! The shell especially if I think mousse made me actually like it. Also, not sure if it was a valentines thing or not but they had an appetizer of a pizza like bread when we got there. Make sure to get the shrimp and crab cheesecake, it is a must! read more

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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 took my mother to La Griglia on Christmas day. I had not been here in several years. This is an a la carte restaurant. I got a pork chop that was mediocre. My mother got the red fish that was also mediocre. We shared of side of au gratin potatoes but it was so bad we each only took one bite of it. We had tap water to drink. Our bill came to $117. High price for bad food. It was a very disappointing Christmas dinner. Never again!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

If I were to design my dream home, it would look exactly like La Griglia. It is a huge step up from the prior location but with the same great service going on 25 years now!! This restaurant is stunning, with its large black iron-framed windows, a chic bar accented in black, and a garden-like open-air patio equipped with a retractable roof and heaters for year-round comfort. The ambiance is effortlessly elegant yet welcoming, and the service is impeccable, complete with a knowledgeable sommelier to guide your wine selection. Upon seating, you're given a complementary pizza bread basket which is always a delight. To order, we always start with the tableside pasta, and the Inniskillin ice wine to finish. The tableside pasta is an experience in itself--rich, delicious, and perfectly prepared right in front of you. It's so satisfying that I'm usually too full for a main course, but my husband always opts for a steak, which I happily steal bites from! The cocktails are stunning, and the wine list is impressive. La Griglia combines exceptional food, beautiful design, and outstanding service to create an unforgettable dining experience. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual night out, it's always a top choice for us. read more

La Griglia - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We had reservations at this restaurant for a Saturday date night. This restaurant has valet available as the parking lot is shared with other local restaurants. My absolute favorite feature of this restaurant was the ambience (10/10). I absolutely loved the theme and decor of the restaurant. I will say this may not be the best place for an intimate date as the tables are very close together if you are seated near the bar area. This is a true Italian restaurant, which is evident by the menu. I ordered the shrimp and crab cheesecake which is listed as an appetizer. The dish was tasteful, but I was very disappointed to find only two shrimp and a few pieces of lump crab on the dish. I would have loved a larger portion of seafood on this dish. The cocktail menu features pictures which was quite lovely. Overall, I would only visit this restaurant again in the future for the fabulous decor. read more

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