Auntie Pasto's is one of those places I find myself returning to again and again. The food is…read morealways freshly prepared, served hot, and consistently delicious. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, and the whole ambiance is peaceful and calm -- a nice break from the usual lunch rush. On this visit, I tried the daily soup, a white bean, and it was so tasty, especially paired with the hot toasted bread. Another great experience, and I'll definitely be back.

Popped into Auntie Pasto's for dinner the other night. We tried the crawfish ravioli, crab cakes,…read morebasil, garlic and tomatoes pasta and ended with the jack Daniel's mousse cake. For starters, the bread and the fresh herbs and olive oil was probably the best part of the meal. You can tell that they use quality oil and herbs for this, which really sets it apart from other restaurants. I was unimpressed by the basal, garlic and tomatoes pasta as it was quite watery and not very flavorful. The crawfish ravioli was a much better entree as the sauce was flavorful and thick and made nicely. The crab cakes that we ordered for appetizers were a nice touch. We've been getting the mousse cake for years and again, it did not disappoint. The service was okay. We felt pretty rushed by our waiter throughout the meal. It also sounded like the kitchen was behind on this night so definitely have some understanding there. But overall, a great family environment! Will be back!

I stopped by for lunch on a weekday and it was fairly empty/ not busy! As it was just me, I only…read moreordered one meal so I can't speak for anything else besides the sliced beef udon. The menu was quite expansive but cohesive with Italian/ Asian fusion. I got seated and immediately was given a menu and cold water in a stainless steel cup. I ordered the sliced beef udon soup version (there's also an option for stirfy) but granted, today was cloudy and slightly windy so it called for soup. After placing my order, I was given the proper utensils and shortly after, a large piping bowl was placed in front of me! Flavor was good and the sliced beef was addicting.. the portion was a bit much for lunch to me so I had to ask for togo and the waitress came out and put it away for me in a custom togo bag that sealed so that was fun to leave with. The waitress was certainly very tentative and made sure other guests had their waters filled at all times so I'd love to come back to try out their other menu items like their omurice or their lobster creamy rice. Location: in the Dun Huang Plaza across from HMart. The parking is shared with many of its neighbors but if you plan it right, you'll be able to snag a spot close by and walk less than a minute. Price: $14 before tax and tip (ended up around $18 afterwards)

Went for dinner. The restaurant was quiet and not too busy. We weren't feeling super hungry so we…read moreopted to just split an appetizer and entree. The servers checked in on us frequently. The restaurant is cute and clean. The calamari ended up being a lot more than we expected. It was only okay, slightly crispy but also a bit dry. The variety of sauces was a nice touch. The also got the satay beef udon, which was a dry pasta dish. This was comfort food in a nutshell, something not particularly spectacular but still tasty. It had a good portion of meat and the noodles were nice and chewy. Probably should have tried some of their other more popular dishes or come in more hungry. Portion sizes were quite large, so had plenty of leftovers despite not ordering that much.

This is the spot! I love this place bring a cooler you will…read moreneed it once you see all the options this place has Stunning food Quality pit of this world Excellent price unbelievable affordable Can't praise the business enough Super friendly host Highly recommend

This place is an absolute delight! Family owned and operated, the owner is a chef, and as soon as…read moreyou step into the cozy shop, you're warmly greeted by his wife. She is kind, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable about everything they offer, from pasta and coffee to pastries, sandwiches, and my personal favorite: the meatballs. Everything is made fresh in house with high quality imported ingredients straight from Italy. It's a dream come true to have a gem like this in my neighborhood. It is located in a small shopping strip right across from a park. Not exactly hidden, but if you are driving by quickly, you just might miss it. So keep your eyes open. It is the perfect spot to grab a sandwich or pastry and enjoy it outside. They have charming outdoor seating, or you can take it to the park just across the street. You can also find them at the Voss Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. They sell freshly baked bread and ready to cook pasta you can take home and enjoy in minutes. Give it a try, you will be delighted!

My date and I decided to come here since this is around my area. Italian is his favorite so I let…read morehim pick. We stumbled upon this spot & although the food isn't the best, the service makes up for it. Once we entered, the server greeted us right away. I'm not sure what her name was, but she was a sweetheart. Making sure our drinks were filled and we never ran out of complimentary garlic breads. The clientele seems to be on the older side and it looks like they've been regulars for a long time. We were the youngest people there and mind you we ain't spring chickens ourselves. But I'm happy to see George's has a lot of loyal customers. While the portions are huge and more than enough to take home, the prices are a bit steep for my liking & it doesn't match the quality either. The food is decent but not worth 25-30 dollars with those dishes. My date ordered the chicken Parmesan with pasta and I got my basic spaghetti with extra meat sauce. Both dishes were generous especially mine. They were not playing around on my dish. It was so much meat sauce that you couldn't even see any pasta. I thought his chicken Parmesan and my spaghetti was very strong in the tomato sauce department maybe a little too much. I like mine to have other seasonings to balance the acidity from the tomato sauce. Overall it was not a bad meal, it was so much food I had enough for lunch the next morning. The free garlic bread came out hot and fresh, fluffy on the inside and flaky on the outside. The service is warm and welcoming & even the owner came by to check in on us. Will I come back? Yes.

What's remarkable about George's is their consistency. The best Italian food ever? A stretch. But…read moreit 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.

We love the pizza and order from here quite often. Until recently, they also HAD my son's favorite…read morefried mozzarella sticks but, according to him, they changed them and now they taste like movie theater cheese sticks. He's very bummed about that. No more cheese sticks for us but we still love the pizza! I also wish they had a dry rub wing option.

We had been excited to try luigis as this was a pizza place that we saw trending on ig given we…read morehaven't lived in Houston for very long... we were highly disappointed by the rudeness and unwillingness to help by staff. There was an elderly asian man asking for help, directions to another restaurant, huge language barrier but we were trying to figure it out as we planned to dine at luigis. we asked the employees if they had heard of it, and the donkey teen at the counter had the smart remark of "it only takes 2 seconds to figure it out on your phone." The staff was very condescending, incredibly rude, we decided to go elsewhere and not even give them our business. For reference, this was an elderly man, was clearly lost, had trouble utilizing maps on his phone, or even navigating through it, and you would think the southern hospitality that is so highly spoken of moving here to Houston, is most definitely non existent, especially at this establishment. Hard to believe this place was even spoken highly of after our experience.

It is so refreshing to find a restaurant with plenty of free parking and no need to pay valet…read moreparking tips. My food choices were the pizza Terzo Cerchio, and to take home, eggplant parmigiana and lasagna bolognese (see note below on take out choices). I would rate this pizza highly. The person making them, obviously not Italian, but well trained, resulting in a quality pizza. The Roman variant, pinsa, also available. Introduction of rice flour and soy flour with the wheat flour resulting in a more digestible dough. Many entree specials not seen elsewhere. Service, great. Ambiance, great. Based on my experience with the lasagna and the eggplant, I cannot recommend these as take out items that one would refrigerate and have a day or so later. Neither held up to second day consumption and were thrown out. These dishes should be considered for consumption at the restaurant, straight out of the kitchen while still hot. Melanzane parmigiana is not a dish from Parma. It is southern and a toss up on originating in Napoli, Calabria or Sicilia. The name likely derives from the Sicilian word parmiciana, referring to the wooden slats of shutters, mirroring the layered structure of the eggplant. But there are other theories.

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.

Clean facility and if don't know about the endless soup and salad you likely are not from Earth…read more At $13.52 it is a great deal with 5 different soup choices and salad that has all sorts of stuff in it. That's all I got tonight. They have a very nice menu that covers all forms of normal Italian fare and kicks in seafood plates with Salmon etc for even broader choices. Amar M was my server and was very solid as a server and would do well at any 5 star restaurant. OG is lucky to have him on board. Olive Garden is a monthly stop for the family and this level of consistency is why. Nice job OG!

The food is absolutely delicious I really love I will definitely come here they soup was good and…read morethe salad was lovely they make it with care and love and the service was very fast and the person who served us was Charlie a very nice person

I'm not often wowed by Italian food in restaurants but North Italia is amazing! I find that a lot…read moreof restaurants don't put enough seasoning. Here everything was hot and fresh and flavorful. First off, get the Zucca chips. I could literally eat a whole basketful. I need to figure out what slicer and oil they use because I can never get mine this thin and crispy. We then Arugula and Avocado salad, which was light and refreshing. Then onto the Cacio e Pepe Arancini. Cacio e Pepe is my favorite pasta, so I was a little disappointed they don't have it on the menu as a dish itself, but the arancini was delicious! For mains, my husband had the salmon. We ordered it medium and it came more well done, however, it was perfectly crispy on the outside and still moist in the center. Very tasty. I had the ricotta cavatelli, which might be the best pasta I've ever had. The shrimp were so plump and fresh. There was plenty of crab throughout. And the flavor had the perfect amount of salt and spice. My husband, who isn't a pasta person loved it too. It's a nice open space and service was friendly. We will definitely return to try more things.

Had such a great experience at North Italia! The vibe was really nice..perfect for a casual but…read morestill a little elevated night out. I started with a cocktail, which was super refreshing and well-balanced. For food, I got the spicy vodka rigatoni and it did not disappoint. creamy, flavorful, with just the right amount of heat. I subbed the sausage for chicken. The garlic cheese bread was honestly a highlight...so good and perfect for sharing. We took the servers recommendation, and got a side of vodka sauce to go with the bread. I also had the Caesar salad, which was fresh, crisp, and a great balance to everything else. Everything came out tasting amazing and the service was great too. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Good spot for quick lunch…read more Chicken Piccata with angel hair pasta. Served with house salad and toasted bread sticks. 4/5

Excellent group dinner, impeccable service…read more If you're looking for a place in Houston that can handle a group dinner with great food and attentive service, Palazzo's absolutely delivers. Our group of 10 had dinner at Palazzo's Italian Restaurant this evening and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. We were seated in the wine room, which turned out to be the perfect space for our group. It felt comfortable and semi-private, making it easy for everyone to relax, talk, and enjoy the evening together. The service was impeccable. Manager Anthony Lascano was clearly on top of everything in the dining room and made sure guests were well taken care of throughout the evening. That level of attention really elevates the experience. Food highlights from our table: * Calamari - light, crispy, and great for sharing * Focaccia bread - warm and flavorful * Anastasia pizza - excellent and a favorite at the table * Meatball pizza - a bit different from years past but still very good * Frutti di mare - rich, flavorful, and satisfying For dessert, the kids were thrilled with their sundaes. We ended the evening with a cappuccino and two black coffees, which were the perfect finish to a great meal. Tip: If you're dining with a larger group, ask about seating in the wine room--it was ideal for our table of 10. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and consistently delicious food. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Palazzo's.

Royal Roastery is a roastery offering freshly roasted nuts, baklava, Turkish delight, ice cream,…read moreknafeh, desserts, Arab drinks, juices, and shakes. When I stopped by on a weekday evening at 9pm it was packed. They had stations setup throughout the store to order different goods, which helped to alleviate the rush. Knafeh ($6) - They offered 2 types of knafeh, one with cheese and one with custard. I went with the one made with Nabulsi cheese and topped with shredded phyllo, and soaked in sugar syrup. It was warm, crispy and delicious! Karak tea ($5) - This milk tea drink was made with aromatic spices, primarily cardamom, cloves, ginger and cloves. I was happy to see they used whole milk instead of evaporated milk. The drink was incredibly rich and creamy and tasted great. Turkish delight ($18 / lb.) - This was extremely fresh, soft and chewy, made with cornstarch, sugar, nuts. Some of the varieties I tried had chocolate and/or fruits. The baklava here was fresh made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and held together with some honey. The nut offerings here included, almonds, walnuts, peanuts and a few more. Overall I was impressed with everything they offered here with the exception of the nuts, which I thought were just ok. I'd definitely return if I was in the area.

This is a store that has so many options, it's almost designed to give you decision paralysis. They…read morehave crepes and waffles, Dubai chocolate bars, mousse cakes, gelato, Turkish delights, fancy chocolates, and a whole bunch of other snacks. The Dubai crepe was super rich and creamy and nice large portion size. The strawberry mousse cake was frozen solid, so I was not able to eat it right away but it was a lovely mousse with jelly fruit filling and a thick chocolate crust. Also got a bag of chocolates, which are weighed by the pound. The only qualm I have is that the chocolates are not labeled, so when you mix them all together, it truly is a bit of a Russian roulette on what you'll get. Everything was super yummy. Will definitely need to be back!