We have been coming to Pallotta's for years. We have always had delicious food. In my opinion they…read morehave the best Italian food around with a large menu to choose from.

I have been to Pallotta's many times. There service is outstanding, their food amazing and their…read moreblue cheese salad dressing is the best ever. A definite favorite. Please keep it up Phil.

Authentic Italian! Beautiful and delicious selection of pastries! Breakfast croissant sandwiches on…read moreSunday were delicious. Coffee was also delicious. Customer service was excellent. We will definitely go again.

I love tosca! Ive been here a few times and have always had a good experience. Vibes are great &…read morethe food is always delicious. I love their pistachio croissants, always nice and flakey, and usually filled to the brim with a nice pistachio cream. I also like their focaccia sandwiches. Half a sandwich is more than enough. Glad this place exists in spring. It's nice to have a unique / cool cafe around. Will be back for sure

Food: 8/10 | Ambience: 8/10 | Service: 8/10 Wait time:…read more3/10 We came here for my wife's birthday and made a reservation for three at 6 p.m. on a Tuesday, since weekends tend to be busy. We ordered two pizzas and a pasta, and our food arrived after about 30 minutes. The pizza and pasta were definitely on point--everything tasted great. We ordered dessert afterward: a scoop of gelato and a chocolate torta, with one dessert kindly provided on the house for my wife's birthday. However, we waited around 20 minutes for the desserts, which felt long considering they seemed like items that should be ready fairly quickly. During that time, we noticed other guests who arrived later receiving their food sooner. It felt like the kitchen may have prioritized new food orders over desserts since we were nearing the end of our meal. Overall, the food and ambiance were good, but the wait times affected the experience. I'd recommend this place for takeout, though I'd be more hesitant to dine in if you're on a schedule. Us? We respectfully won't be coming back.

Terrific meal and all appetizers! And fabulous desserts…read moreafter a beautiful long meal- We started with the best salad anyone could order anywhere! A real thriller seasonal vegetable salad with everything in it from avocado chunks to asparagus pieces and all sorts of lettuces , red and green, and peas and many more veggies and grilled mushrooms and the crispy calamari fritti, with its own unique salad and then we had individual crispy eggplant parmigiana in metal dishes, which was superb. The birthday person ordered the Brookie sundae as his choice desert! It was classy and tasty ice cream with several containers of toppings like pecans, sliced strawberries, bananas and a small warm container of melted dark chocolate to put on top!! We ordered one after seeing this gorgeous masterpiece!! We also sampled the no alcohol--- Pina No - colada- it was generously sized and unusually delicious!! The waterway next to our table was delightful at night with the moon reflecting in the water and swans actively being directed in the adjoining waterway and basin . A delightful evening with excellent professional service and each course of appetizers arrived just as we ordered them! The waterway view with each bite, enhanced our dinner each moment. Truly lovely and relaxing at night with a large moon watching us dine! A memorable experience, as usual. We will definitely be back!!

Adriatic Café Italian Grill was so good! As soon as we sat down, they brought out fresh bread, and…read morelet me tell y'all... you're definitely going to need a second basket because it was that delicious. I ordered the Shrimp Alfredo with blackened shrimp and added blackened chicken, and it was amazing. Everything tasted fresh, the Alfredo sauce was rich and creamy, and the blackened seasoning gave it the perfect kick. My best friend ordered the Pasta Sampler, which comes with lasagna, manicotti, and cheese ravioli topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Every bite was flavorful, cheesy, and cooked perfectly. Of course, we had to try the Bellini, and it did not disappoint! It was refreshing, delicious, and paired perfectly with our meal. If you're looking for fresh Italian food with generous portions and delicious drinks, Adriatic Café Italian Grill is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back!

I have been here and reviewed this restaurant in the past however this time something was…read moredefinitely off. I ordered spaghetti with meatballs and extra sauce. However, when the dish came out, it had very little sauce on the pasta. The server was extremely polite and explained that he asked for mine to have extra sauce and agreed that didn't look like what I'd ordered. He said he could add extra sauce, but it would be an additional three dollars, I declined the extra cost and ate half my meal. I've ordered this previously and the pasta was completely hidden in their delicious sauce. Their food has always been good, but this visit was definitely disappointing.

Food was great, nice and quiet ambiance for an anniversary dinner! Italian cream cake was…read morefantastic.

The lovely little tucked in restaurant located in a strip mall is a nice surprise. It welcomes you…read morewith white table cloths and a quaint charming dining room but a few really bad mishaps ruined everything. We started our meal off with some fabulous cocktails but the waitress who said she was in training brought our drinks without using a tray and her fingers were all over my martini glass and my husband's drink near the rim where we were gonna drink out of! She was trying very hard to keep her hand steady and I thought for sure it might spill it. I wiped the glass off but still...Gross! That's what the stem is for! Straw please! Why was she not being monitored if she was still in training or at least properly trained? Do I fully blame her...no. Then she picked up our leftovers to box up and she piled up the dishes on the plate of food we were to take home! I almost lost it! Does she lack some common sense? Yes! Who piles dishes on top of my food when I'm supposed to eat it later? WTF? I was afraid to eat my leftovers after this debacle. Where did she get her food card? Having worked in hospitality for many years I gotta say train your wait staff properly and keep a shadow with them until they're fully trained to serve and then guess what? Some people are just not cut for white table cloth service. After spending over $150 here I was very disappointed. I hope they fix this mess. Our visit was unacceptable.

Celebrated MIL 80th BD on a Sat night with 5 adults…read more I can't say enough good things about our experience. Big Joe was our waiter. He was amazing and did a great job talking about the menu and offering suggestions. The fact is we studied the menu before the meal...then Joe shared the specials for the night.... We did not hold back at all. Pre Dinner Cocktails- 5 stars. The Amalfi Martini, Cucumber Martini and Smoky Rye Old Fashioned were all balanced, beautiful and some of the best cocktails we have had ever! Repeated the Smoky OF as the aroma and balance of sweetness and rye with the complexity of the smoke and spicy was so crave-able. Cloche presentation was nice. Apps- 5 star. Had the calamari and show stopping seafood tower. The fry on the calamari was crisp and the fried cherry peppers were a pleasant surprise. The three tier tower was exceptional. We are not lobster fans but this was the most tender and we have ever had. Oysters, clams, shrimp all good with perfectly prepared mignonette. The touch of lemon zest on the shrimp was very nice. Cups of tuna tartar (5 star) and seafood "salad" (3 star) were nice additions. Main courses- 5+. Specials are well thought out and complement the menu well. The add on list is exceptional and allows options. Had the Veal (melt in your mouth) osobucco and added two jumbo Hokkaido seared scallops for the ultimate surf and turf. Had the Seafood risotto special with Lobster, jumbo scallop, jumbo shrimp. The show stopper here was the Roasted Branzino $95 for 2 with mixed veggies. I cannot explain how flavorful the branzino was. The herbs, salt, pepper and crispy skin was life changing. They topped it with an amazing olive oil. The belly of the fish melted in your mouth. I have to say that this restaurant is an ode to classic coastal Italian cuisine. That is to say it is about using the best ingredients in a simple manner to yield beautifully delicious results. Already thinking about the next time we can visit again as we are from Galveston.

I ordered a pasta dish with shrimp and added scallops because I really enjoy scallops and eat them…read moreoften. Unfortunately, the scallops had a noticeable odor and tasted off, which made me feel they were not fresh. I mentioned this to our waitress, and I was surprised that no replacement or alternative was offered. I wasn't expecting anything extraordinary, but some acknowledgment or effort to address the issue would have been appreciated. Aside from the scallops, the rest of the food was okay. The atmosphere was pleasant, and we chose to sit outside, which made for a very enjoyable evening. Note: I would avoid ordering the scallops since they seem to not be fresh.

Take a look at the fabulous dishes we had for our celebration lunch at Terra Vino!! We asked for…read morewater for the flowers and were given a terrific cooler!! Our new oncology nurse liked her ravioli dish, while I could not resist the always spectacular fluffy spinach omelet with roasted in fingerling potatoes and casa salad!! Look at how the parmigiana Regiana Is expertly served here! Service and seating is private and quiet and always elegant!!

We came here with some friends for a lunch date! They picked the place and I've never been here! It…read morewas the perfect way to try something new then write about it! Authentic Italian dishes is flavorful from the table soft focaccia with olive oil. Our group ordered the top three recommended dishes by our waiter Brice. I ordered the jumbo shrimp linguine dish. It was a fun surprise to know the waiter lived in the same area as our friend, simply through a conversation about the restaurant's shrimp! This dish is incredibly generous with their shrimp portions. The ambience is relaxing with a semi - casual yet elegant atmosphere, making it a great spot for every occasion. We came for a Sunday brunch menu. Though, there is not a kid menu, you can ask for kid's portion, I'll be happy to return and explore more of their menu!

Bruh... The reason for the high reviews is because everyone…read morecan tell they are putting in the effort. Live music and fine dining experience for the cost of olive garden. Atmosphere, knocked out of the park, food was also great

What am I missing? I am stunned at the level of consistent gushing reviews of this place. There…read moreare so many wonderful places to eat in the area and this just didn't cut it for us. First is the ambience. There was an oddly placed parquet floor and a monitor showing dolphins swimming? Wtf? The bread was, and I don't say this lightly, the worst. I mean, it's bread...seems like low hanging fruit for a restaurant. Suffice it to say, the meal did not make up for the shortcomings. I mean hey, if this is what you're into with all of the other top-tier options available nearby then knock yourself out. As for me and mine, Papa Amadeos will remain an odd, perplexing enigma that we will choose not to revisit.

5 stars all the way for location, vibe, food, and service. A tad shocked though, as to how pricey…read moreit all got in the end - essentially a drink (cocktail and beer)-sandwich - dessert meal for two costing $92, including tax and tip. Ordered Prickly Pear Mezcal margarita, Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing light IPA beer, cup of Cream of Cauliflower Soup, Caprese Panini on Focaccia bread with Herbed Fries, West Coaster Panini (Ham, Avocado, Arugula) on Ciabatta bread with Herbed Fries, and a Coffee Fudgy Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream to go. Service was fantastic with our server (Will) being very knowledgeable and friendly. Drinks and food arrived quickly and were fantastic - the drinks were on point, the food ample in quantity and flavorful in taste. The Fudgy Brownie was divine! Well-done! As I mention above, the final tally was a bit shocking. Otherwise, a great place to hang out; planning to return to avail of the Mon/Tue $25 Wine and Bruschetta Board special.

[EDIT only to correct to "Postino"]…read more I use the one-stars sparingly, I really do. This has nothing to do with the food, as we never got that far in the course of my miserable experience at this location (not sure if it's a chain or not). Walked into a relatively quiet restaurant somewhat later in the evening after strolling a bit in the summer Houston heat around the Woodlands. A couple of people recommended Postino. The issue arose when I asked for a possible menu modification. Specifically, I was trying to avoid GOAT CHEESE on the meatball dish I had my eyes on (which otherwise looked pretty tempting). The server indicated that they probably couldn't do it but I nevertheless requested this... a couple of minutes later the server returned with the bad news. Apparently, it simply had to be served as-is, according to the menu. This in itself wouldn't have got me to the point of writing this review. However, I, incredulous, was kind of laughing (you have to laugh) and said something like "so I can only order exactly what's on the menu, and the kitchen can't do anything different?" (slight paraphrasing, perhaps). There wasn't much further conversation with the server but within about 30 seconds of this exchange, a "manager" stormed over to the table and borderline-abusively shouted "is there a problem?!". This "mini-manager" as I will refer to her, proceeded to inform me that they could NOT accommodate changes because it would "violate the integrity of the restaurant" ... I of course I also found a bit humorous, and in this state inquired further about what sense it made to be so obnoxiously strict for someone just trying to grab a quick bite about 30 minutes before closing. I'm sensitive to the work involved in running restaurants and serving obnoxious customers, but I was NOT rude, obnoxious, or difficult. Just blown away by this treatment. I was then informed by the mini-manager that she was from LONDON which I assume meant I should accept that her cosmopolitan background and (I assume vast and high-level culinary experience) meant that I should shut my trap and stop being so picky. At this point I was compelled to mention that I, too, grew up overseas and was very surprised at this complete lack of flexibility. Within another 30 seconds or so of this dialogue, the mini-manager tipped the menu over on the table and abruptly shouted, "you know what, I'm refusing you service!" That made it all easy from there as we promptly (while laughing, partly out of shock) exited the facility. Huge disappointment and embarrassing in my view for a restaurant that seems otherwise to have maintained a great reputation - and especially so for the fact that service (and people in general) in Houston tend to be kind and accommodating, not typically RUDE or reactionary. I'm encouraging this restaurant to have a look at the service model. I can't say I'll try Postino again the next time I'm in Houston, but I certainly hope it continues to truly earn its 4.5 star rating, 'cause they sure did NOT when I was there this weekend.

A very special experience. My partner and I went for a date night. For an appetizer, we had the…read moreDatteri Ripieni (which was absolutely incredible) and shared the Fettuccine al Nero di Seppia. The food was amazing, fresh and very flavorful. The drinks were really great as well; our favorite was the cucumber elderberry. For dessert, we had tiramisu, and my girlfriend asked if they had affogato. Even though it wasn't on the menu, they were able to make it for us. The hostess, Rebecca, and our waitress, Venessa, were the best! Both were super helpful, kind, and all-around amazing souls. We can't wait to go back :-)

Nice spot to come chill. The house The Pope, cigar is nothing to play with. Definitely worth the…read moretrip!!! Barry T. (Houston, TX)