I had dinner at Marmo the past two nights and it was absolutely amazing. The experience was so good on night one that I had to come back again the next day. Lorenzo was the bartender serving me dinner last night and he is incredible. Super friendly, great energy, and always has amazing recommendations for things to do around Houston. If you go, definitely sit with Lorenzo at the bar. The food is on another level. The cowboy ribeye was extremely flavorful and cooked perfectly. The regular ribeye was exceptional as well. The mushroom risotto was phenomenal. The Brussels sprouts were delicious. The broccolini was actually really good. The toasted potatoes were absolutely phenomenal. The meatballs were really good too. I just wish they were a little softer, but the sauce they use on them is exceptional, so you can imagine how great the rest of the Italian dishes are. The vibe at Marmo is everything. On Saturday night they had a singer at the piano bar and she was phenomenal. She was singing R&B and Alicia Keys and it made the entire night perfect. The piano player is great too, but no vocals, so when she came on it completely elevated the room. Overall, this place is a 10 out of 10 for me. Five stars all the way. Whether you sit at a table or at the bar, you're going to have an amazing experience. I was in town for a business conference, but I will absolutely come back to Marmo any time I'm in Houston. Highly recommend this spot. read more

First time visitors and we left satisfied. I somehow walked past Marmo a couple times without noticing it in the past and it wasn't until I saw an Instagram post about their happy hour that it was on my radar. But it looks like we couldn't wait for happy hour because we stopped by on Sunday for a very late dinner. The doors opened and we were greeted with some lovely jazzy piano music. The ambiance is a nice blend of modern and cozy with Edison style bulbs and marble counters mixed with warm rattan pendant lights and draped curtains. We had a nice table for two along the window curve. My lone gripe was that the restroom, gender neutral, was not clean but I'll blame that on whoever was in there before me. We loved our server Andre. He knew the menu forwards and backwards and provided exceptional service. I didn't realize Marmo was part of a Baltimore based restaurant group called Atlas, and their sister restaurants in Houston are Loch Bar and Azumi. We've tried Loch Bar but we'll have to put Azumi on the list! For drinks, we ordered a glass of cabernet and a cantare cocktail with a bottle of sparkling water. I was expecting the cantare's cantaloupe and honey to make it sweeter than it was, but it tasted more like a standard margarita and was served in a salt rimmed glass. Andre started us with squares of focaccia with a crumbled cheese before we decided on a half order of both spaghetti and squid ink campanelle as well as scallops and an off menu 6 oz skirt steak. The steak option we originally wanted was not available and I noticed that it isn't listed on the online menus either, although interestingly there is an 8 oz wagyu skirt steak on the online menu that is a lower price point than the 6 oz. Now onto what we're all here for: Blue crab squid ink campanelle with uni cream sauce ($28 half order)- 10/10. Elevated comfort food in the best way. The campanelle was fresh and perfectly al dente. The uni sauce was creamy and had the right amount of chili to give it a kick. The sprouts and toasted breadcrumbs on top provided some needed colors and texture respectively. I was surprised by the generous amount of blue crab meat and the half order was a substantial enough portion for one person. It was an excellent recommendation from Andre and our favorite dish! Spaghetti alla chitarra ($10 half order)- 7/10. The spaghetti had good texture and the flavors were simple and clean. It was a nice counter balance to the more complex flavor profile of the campanelle. Scallops with 'nduja, watermelon relish, corn puree, and semolina cracker ($42)- 9/10. There wasn't a sear on the scallops but they were tender and plentiful with four decently sized scallops in total. The overall taste of the dish was refreshingly sweet and slightly savory and salty. The watermelon relish and corn puree added sweetness and very nice variations in texture. I couldn't tell you with certainty where the 'nduja pork sausage was in the dish but I'm guessing it was in the spread under the scallops. Regardless, it didn't have a strong flavor and let the scallops be the main attraction. Does anyone remember the scene in Ratatouille when the critic takes a bite of ratatouille and is instantly transported to a memory of a different place? These scallops did that for me. It would've been a 10 if they had a sear. 6 oz mystery skirt steak (~$55)- 6/10. Our mystery meat was our least favorite dish of the night. It had nice marbling and was served a la carte save for a roasted garlic bulb and half lemon. It was by no means bad, but the campanelle set a high bar, and we ultimately thought the skirt steak was underwhelming for the price point. I absolutely would come back to Marmo for dinner. The only question would be whether I'm ordering the campenelle and scallops again or branching out to try something new. According to Andre, the menu rotates some of its offerings seasonally so I'll be on the lookout at my next visit! read more

Marmo - Scallops (9/10) and 6 oz skirt steak (6/10) with focaccia and cheese. - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Marmo has come up a few times as a go-to happy hour spot. While parking can definitely be a headache, the space itself makes up for it. I loved the woodsy, rustic, upscale design. It feels intentional and polished without being stuffy. I went on a Sunday for happy hour and was surprised by how small the dishes were, but I can't lie--everything was incredibly tasty. I tried the Caesar salad, which had a light lemon undertone, the Bolognese, which was meaty, creamy, and had just the right amount of tomato, and the Tuscan fried chicken. The garlic aioli was the standout there, and the artichoke that came with it was a nice touch. Everything tasted super fresh. For drinks, I had the Four Roses bourbon over ice, and it definitely packed a punch. No chaser needed. I also tried the Olmeca tequila, which was extra strong--definitely one for people who really like tequila. Even though the bar wasn't crowded at first, there was only one bartender, which made it a little hard to flag someone down when I was ready to close out. That aside, I'd absolutely return to try Marmo's dinner menu. I can see why folks recommend their happy hour. Just know going in that the portions are on the smaller side, even with the discounted pricing. read more

We came in for happy hour and it was packed. We decided on trying the full menu. Services felt rushed. There were not too many people eating dinner at 5pm and the server didn't let us course our meal. We had to order app and entrees on his handheld toast. Entrees came out before we finished our app. $170 for 2 people before tip, to feel like we ordered food at a diner. Food meh. We won't be coming back. read more

I went for dinner on a Saturday night and had an exceptional experience. Complimentary valet parking was provided, and the host seated us immediately upon our arrival for our reservation. The restaurant was busy, yet never felt crowded due to the restaurant's organization and efficiency. People were celebrating birthdays and graduations, adding to the fun vibrancy of the restaurant. I ordered the squid ink campanelle, 8 oz flat iron steak, and smashed potatoes. To my surprise, the steak and smashed potatoes were MY FAVORITE. Totally exceeded my expectations. The Texas wagyu was perfectly cooked with a hint of salt, rosemary, and garlic. Simple, yet perfect. The smashed potatoes were truffled, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. I may or may not have ate the entire thing by myself . The pasta had a slightly sweet taste to it, which I was not the biggest fan of. However the blue crab was fresh, and I loved the pairing with the basil and breadcrumbs. read more

Marmo - Smashed potatoes, Squid Ink Campanelle, 8 oz. Flat Iron - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped in to celebrate my Fiancée's promotion while we were back home for a friend's engagement. He is very particular about his steak and he was so impressed with the flavor, the tenderness! He got a side of the great Smashed potatoes with truffle and herbs. Adding some sour cream was the icing on the cake ! I end up ordering from their Easter weekend menu, the Short Rib dish. I can't even express how great it was! They actually stay open pretty late. An if you haven't noticed I love live music so them having a live pianist in the front room was nice. Our lovely server helped us celebrate with a glass of champagne to finish our night as we were wayyy too stuffed for dessert. Great date night or just night out with some friends as they have outside seating, bar seating and more intimate tables. read more

Marmo - Easter Special- Short Ribs with Asparagus - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Long time return but this place still checks all the boxes for high end Italian in the city. Squid pasta 10/10. Bolognese 10/10. Carrot and beet salad 10/10. Service on point ambiance eloquent even at lunch. Deserts are also really really good read more

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Hrw dinner menu. We tried all of the appetizers that were on the HRW menu. The fried chicken was basic but well done 4/5. The burrata with the plums was delicious 5/5. The meatballs were fine. 3/5. The tuna cannoli was delicious...it is actually pretty spicy but paired perfectly with the frisse 5/5. Lamb neck entree was pretty salty. One of our guests went theirs back and one powered through. The flavors itself were nice but the salt needs to be adjusted. 3/5. The red fish was delicious. I liked the char on the fish but some of the more charred parts tasted bitter. 4/5. Chicken parm was well done and the spaghetti was al dente. 5/5 Replacement steak was good. 5/5. The desserts were good. The tiramisu was a favorite. I loved the panna cotta. The other dessert was good too. 4.5/5. Service was nice. They replaced one of the too salty dishes. Food service was slow though. Would go back to try other dishes. I like that the piano player wasn't too loud. His playing was wonderful and so was his singing and so it was a nice foil to dinner. Could hear the music well but still converse with people. read more

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Overall, this place is really cute. Dropped in for happy hour which they offer happy hour every day 3 to 6 PM bar or patio. Their portions for happy hour are very tiny, which is fine since I'm one person. The Tuscan fried chicken was fine. The batter was very crispy, but it was also soggy at the same time. Also, it came out cold. I think the chicken might be dark meat at least what I had and I hate dark meat, which probably took away from my experience. The polenta fries have a unique texture so don't expect it to taste like a french fry. They were also pretty good but again not hot when they came out. So apparently the menu changes occasionally so I initially ordered the Pannacotta however, when it came out, it was slathered with blueberries on top. I don't like blueberries, and I didn't know it was going to come with them. I just went on pictures that I saw online. I did send it back, but they did say they could remove the blueberry and once they did, I cleaned my entire plate. It was so delicious. read more

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Finally came back for a second visit and Marmo was just as good as I remembered! The atmosphere in the restaurant is so nice, with live piano music and the friendliest staff around. We were a large party and our servers took such great care of us, always checking in to make sure the meal was going perfectly. I said it in my last review and I'll say it again, any restaurant with complimentary bread and cheese is a star in my book haha My roommate and I went halfsies on a couple of appetizers and three of the half orders of pasta. Everything was amaaaaazing, we left stuffed and with a box of leftovers in hand! I genuinely can't pick a favorite because everything tasted so incredible, so I will just recommend every dish we got: polpette - meatballs, Tuscan fried chicken, bolognese, prosciutto tortellini, and the squid ink campanelle. I don't consider myself a huge seafood person but holy cow the blue crab on that campanelle was delicious. Also, I learned that they will validate/stamp your valet ticket! Marmo has such a huge fan in me, from the ambience to the staff to the delicious menu. 10/10 recommend read more

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Came on a pretty busy Saturday at 9 PM and closed the restaurant down with friends. Love the live music. Caesar Salad and mushrooms were okay. Would recommend squid, ceviche/tartar whatever it was, cowboy steak with chimichurri, potatoes, and broccolini. read more

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Absolutely loved Marmo! After hearing rave reviews about their pasta, we knew we had to come check this place out. The interior is nicely decorated, a little bit modern and a little bit rustic with a little bit of a chic style. The staff were all incredibly friendly and attentive. My husband and I brought the two kids here for Mother's Day with a reservation beforehand. We ended up ordering way more than we could stomach, but we always somehow use the kids as an excuse to order more (even though only one eats right now and he usually eats enough food to fit inside my fist). For starters, we ordered the calamari, meatballs and carrot salad. The calamari was sautéed, not fried, in a nice tomato based sauce with couscous and capers. I personally could have done without the capers, but the squid was cooked perfectly, leaving a nice chewy bite. The softness of the couscous paired well and the flavors blended nicely. The meatballs were delicious. Each serving comes with 3 giant balls and a small slide of toast with cheese. The meatballs were extremely flavorful and the tomato sauce with cheese were the perfect compliments. Highly recommend this appetizer to share. The carrot salad was refreshing and nothing like I've really tasted. The carrots were both earthy (without tasting like dirt) and sweet at the same time. The cheese paired with it added a nice balance. I would get this again. For entrees, we did half orders of the Squid Ink Campanelle, the Bolognese and the Ricotta Gnocchi. All 3 were delectable but my favorite was the gnocchi. The white sauce on the gnocchi was rich, the gnocchi itself was dense and cheesy, and the rabbit was delightfully flavorful, not gamey at all. The campanelle was amazing as well. Like the gnocchi, the campanelle gave very generous portions of crab meat. This was my husband's favorite. Our toddler really enjoyed his bolognese and I snuck a few bites too - it was good but the least impressive out of the 3. Overall, we really enjoyed the food, service and ambiance here. I would highly recommend it and then top off with dessert at Van Leeuwen or La La Land next door! I will definitely be back to try the risotto next time. read more

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I'll give this spot 8.5/10. The pasta wasn't bad however could've been seasoned better, the meatballs were okay as well. An okay spot in the city read more

Marmo - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

The atmosphere at Marmo is superb. We really enjoyed the whole experience. The service was great and it was nice that there was a parking garage for convenience. The bruschetta was excellent and the pasta as well. Definitely enjoyed it as a place for a nicer date or a place to celebrate. read more

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I came here for dinner on a Saturday night with a reservation. It was loud, but still possible to have conversation, so that was a plus. I think having a live pianist helps! We had the squid ink Campanelle to start, followed by the ribeye with a side of broccolini. We enjoyed everything! The pasta didn't have a pronounced flavor from the squid ink, so it was more aesthetic. The ribeye came out sliced with a half lemon and pod of roasted garlic. We squeezed both over the steak and it was a really nice accompaniment. The broccolini was still slightly crisp and had a thin layer of chopped pepper and onions below it along with sliced garlic on top, which really enhanced the flavor. It was a pricey meal but the environment is cozy and comfortable and offers something a little different for an upscale meal. read more

Nestled at the front of the Montrose Collective, I visited Marmo on a Wednesday evening for Happy Hour (daily 3-6pm) and were seated at the bar, as the happy hour menu is only available at the bar, lounge, and patio. Would've loved to be seated in the main dining area, as the interior of this place is gorgeous! I ordered the Polpette (classic meatballs, tomato sauce, whipped ricotta) and Rigatoni alla vodka (tomato cream sauce, parmigiano reggiano) - a full meal for only $5 each! While I loved the interior and happy hour deals Marmo offers, the food was too salty and overall unimpressive. I would be amenable to coming back and giving their $8 happy hour cocktails and other happy hour foods a chance and hope to be seated at the lounge or patio this time! read more

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I came here with my SO for happy hour, and it was a very nice atmosphere. There is valet parking available, but there is also plenty of street parking. The location is super walkable, and there are many other restaurants with an ice cream place only a couple yards away. The happy hour menu changes every couple of months or so. My partner and I got their $2 oysters, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Tuscan fried chicken, and white fish rillettes. All of the food is well seasoned, and the white fish rillettes are surprisingly my favorite dish. There was also live music, but sadly, the acoustics made the piano too loud, and I could not hear the performer despite sitting next to him. The service was excellent of course. I definitely would come here again for their happy hour. read more

Marmo - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I decided to stop in today to see how I felt about the happy hour before trying the restaurant month menu. Let's talk location. This plaza is located in an area there is limited street parking. When I arrived I was greeted and seated immediately. I had a very sweet server name Ace who was attentive and offered menu item suggestions. The ambiance was so cute inside and outside. Now the reason they received three stars was because of the food. So I ordered the Tuscan Fried chicken which was as bland and had no flavor. I also ordered the happy hour spaghetti and the rigatoni. The portions are small enough to feed a toddler. My friend ordered some shrimp and it was only two shrimp on the place. All of the food was flavorless which made me to decide not to try the restaurant month menu. Overall great location, great service, and worth popping in for a drink. I was just disappointed because I was hoping for more to celebrate my birthday. read more

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Food was excellent. Hannah our server was great, providing with some great suggestions. The place was loud, very loud. read more

Marmo - Rack of lamb, very good - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

My group of three came in on a Thursday around 5:30 PM. One member of our party arrived a little later and sat down while our server was already at the table, and he didn't acknowledge her at all and walked away. Seriously? Throughout the evening, our server would disappear for long stretches of time that we thought he left for the day. When we did see him, he would be attending to other tables (which is understandable!) but he would repeatedly walk past ours with no acknowledgement. What could have been a 2 hr dinner ended up 3.5hrs because of the service. I even walked to the bar to ask if we could close out there. We felt TRAPPED. He walked past our table again & I had to flag him down to close our tab. One member of our party let him know that he added an extra glass of wine to her tab when she only had one. He played with his machine for a few seconds to "fix it". How does 1 glass of wine and 1 chicken parm end up being $77? He did not fix her ticket. You know when you think something could just be an off night and give it some grace? It's like this EVERY time I go to Marmo. For a restaurant with a classy atmosphere, the level of service does not match up. The food and ambiance are nowhere near enough to make up for consistently poor service. I tried to look for the server's name so you could avoid him specifically, but safe to say you can expect that lack of service from anyone you get. There are PLENTY of other restaurants in town that can actually tick all the boxes. Save yourself the 3-4 hrs you can actually enjoy elsewhere. read more

Went for happy hour here and the quality of the food was comparable to the price! Oysters were fresh and pasta was perfectly al dente. Portions are small for the price I will say. It was a very romantic vibe, they had someone playing the piano next to us! We were seated very close to the next table so hopefully they space it out for next time! read more

Marmo - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Located in montrose. Has valet, garage and street parking. The atmosphere was nice but I was disappointed about the host service. Our waiter was nice and accommodating. There was no indication this place was not really baby friendly. We went for restaurant week and it was indicated in the reservation there will be a child with a stroller. When being escorted to the table we were asked to fold up the stroller which we didn't have a problem with. When asked if they had somewhere to store the stroller since it was asked of us collapse it we were told no so we made due with our surroundings. They also had their craft of waters place behind our booth where the waiters kept coming and basically hovered over our table everytime water was needed. The food for the price wasn't up to par or would match the cost. The dessert was the best part. read more

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This restaurant is great! I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka, and it was delicious. It was hot and had the perfect amount of spice, cheese, and sauce. Although I got the smaller portion, it was still large enough for me to have leftovers. 9/10, and I would order it again. I also tried the caesar salad, and it was refreshing and light. The lemon zest on it was a great touch. It was a bit more acidic than I usually find caesar salad to be, but I enjoyed it. The ambiance of the menu is great. It's not super loud, but it is lively. The decor is fitting and clean. Service is great. The servers were very attentive to our table, and the food came out quickly. Prices are fair for the portion sizes. I would recommend doing the smaller portion sizes and potentially sharing dishes to try more things at once. 9.5/10 would recommend for a nice lunch or date night or outing with friends. I plan to go back to try more of the menu. read more

Marmo - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went here for our anniversary. It was pretty packed, but we had a reservation. Sitting outside was nice at first, but it was too sunny with no shade. We asked to move inside and the staff was very accommodating. Our waiter was wonderful, he brought us drinks and a dessert for our special day. We ordered a couple of dishes, but the pasta was definitely my favorite! The food overall was great read more

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Marmo had a really nice ambiance as you can see from the interior picture. The staff was very friendly and they even had live piano playing! We started with the Tuscany fried chicken as an appetizer which came out quickly and had a nice crunch but lacked flavor. Then moved onto the bolognese and squid ink pasta which were super delicious! Our only complaint was that it took such a LONG time for our entrees to come out. Drinks were also pretty decent! Overall, we enjoyed the vibe but slightly underwhelmed with the chicken and the wait time for our pasta. read more

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We had made reservations here for my best friends surprise dinner and they did not disappoint! The staff were wonderful and super helpful with everything. I got the bolognese and it was pretty good! We also gave the flan a try, although I wasn't a big fan with the orange pieces on top, I loved everything else about it! The atmosphere was super elegant, dim lit, and classy. Our waiter was super nice and helpful with any questions we had! Definitely would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good date spot! :) read more

Marmo - PICCOLO BOLOGNESE - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Excellent prix fixe lunch menu and experience at Marmo. Two courses for $30 or three (add dessert) for $35. I had the bolognese and oysters, both were delectable and the lunch portion of the bolognese was appropriate and filling. JP was a wonderful and attentive server and the lunchtime atmosphere is nice, on this particular day it was full of small groups of business people also having lunch. Still the place was bustling but not too loud. Parking was easy, garage or valet. For the garage it was approximately $5 for 2 hours. The full menu appeared to be an even bigger treat! I have plans to go back for happy hour and dinner. read more

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Wow, what a bust. I came here for a special occasion and felt cheated out of what was supposed to be a great meal. My bf and I literally laughed at how many things went wrong and that at least it'd be a funny memory in the future. Our server was friendly enough, but took 5 minutes telling us about the specials. I can appreciate the effort they put into their dishes, but I'd appreciate it being more concise too. The tables are way too cramped (at least the section I was seated in was). I was closer to the people sitting at the tables to my left and right than I was to my bf in front of me. It made dinner very uncomfortable, as I do not enjoy hearing every word to my left and right, nor do I like having strangers hearing every bit of my conversations. Oh, and the server of the table next to us constantly had her backside in my face while tending to the table. I had to move our drinks because she almost knocked them over coming in and out of the narrow space. The bathrooms are nice, but the toilet has a touch-sensitive non-button that needs to feel the heat coming off of your finger to activate. So you can't use a balled up piece of tissue paper to press it. You either have to use your bare finger or a single layer of tissue paper so it can still sense your finger. I personally would never touch a public toilet with my bare hands and found this non-button frustrating because I thought the toilet was just broken, so if you're like me, I hope this helped you lol SPREZZATURA: The Campari makes it dry and bitter. I'm really not a fan of bitterness so I would skip next time. It was actually really hard to finish lol and it was pretty strong. ANDIAMO: VERY strong. You have to like the taste of tequila. But it was still good. TUSCAN FRIED CHICKEN: It had good enough flavor, but I wouldn't get it again. Not really worth it to me. It just made me think of all of the chicken I've had that was so much better than this lol I liked the artichoke though, it had a bit of sourness to it. RICOTTA GNOCCHI: The gnocchi was really good and soft. You can really taste the ricotta cheese and the rabbit was tasty and tender. However, my bf and I didn't like the pomegranate seeds. We felt like it didn't fit in the dish...like at all. We ate around it. When we went though, the pomegranate seeds weren't listed in the ingredients on the menu. I think they were transitioning because it seems like the menus have it listed now. Regardless, they should not have used menus listing ingredients that were different than what was coming out of the kitchen. The table next to me complained about the same thing with another menu item coming out with an ingredient that wasn't listed on the menu that they also did not like. SQUID INK CAMPANELLE: Idk what I was expecting with this. I mean, it's good, but I expected great. And I just didn't feel like it was. It kinda just tasted like a basic pasta. I wouldn't have even been able to tell it was squid ink if I had my eyes closed. It was also very rich. Even the half was too much for me after having the chicken appetizer. On the plus side, the crab lumps were huge and VERY fresh. I almost feel like it was worth it just for those crab lumps lol read more

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We were there for a birthday celebration, and two different managers approached and spoke to the tables on either side of us -- but not us. One neighboring table was also celebrating a birthday, and a manager approached them asking whose birthday it was and proceeded to engage them in conversation. He said nothing to us. I noticed this and was particularly annoyed because the reservation, made long prior, specifically noted it was a birthday celebration, and I also informed the hostess on arrival that we were celebrating a birthday celebration. So, the manager should have known and spoken to us, too. I looked around the tables in our surrounding area and noticed we were the only people of a certain ethnicity. It was not a good feeling to think of the reason why we could have been ignored. But, the issue was raised, and the restaurant attempted to make it right. Long story short, if you're not part of the majority at Marmo, do not allow yourself to be shortchanged by staff while others get more. And the food was just ok. read more

The food was good but their service wasn't to great I think they were under staff but over all it was a nice place to eat.

When dining out, I look toward the food, service, ambiance, other guests, and genuine hospitality, and Marmo wins in each of those areas. I went with a friend for a Thursday happy hour and honestly loved the entire experience. The food (meatballs, fried chicken pieces, 2 different pastas, etc.), drinks (too many martinis), and dessert were exceptional. The server, Jimmy (I believe), was professional, fun, engaging, and the carrier of the hospitality and joy of the meal and experience. Other guests seemed interesting and engaging, while the decor and atmosphere was crisp and tasteful, while warm and inviting. It is a place you will want to enjoy with friends or on your own. Highest recommendation!! read more

Dry, bland bolognese and a portion size not worthy of the $24. I'd added a meatball ($4.80) which I really enjoyed. No bread free or as a delivery menu option. read more

Marmo - $24 Bolognese w/added $4.80 meatball. Small portion - dry pasta - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food is amazing, I ordered the Rigatoni Alla Vodka (piccolo size) and it was delicious. Service, however, can be hit or miss. I went on a Saturday night with a group of friends; even though we had a reservation for 9:30, we didn't get seated until 10. read more

Service was subpar. The non clearing of plates and forgetting of a steak knife for the steak are just simple service that shouldn't be missed in a restaurant of this caliber. Service was also slow. The tenderloin was delicious and cooked perfectly. The bone marrow sauce was a fitting accompaniment. The mushroom side was great as well. The chicken parmigiana was just ok. The sauce was too acidic. Lemonade was way too sugary. Foie gras was also just ok, looked better than it tasted. read more

Marmo - Foie was ok - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Marmo is easily one of the best all around restaurants in Houston. Service- The service is ALWAYS impeccable, the attention to detail from the entire staff is such a breath of fresh air. Pricing- Marmo is also one of the better priced upscale restaurants in the area. We were able to order a bottle of wine, appetizer, 3 entrees and dessert for under $200. Food- Everything I have tried has been great but OMG if you don't know what to order I beg you to try the truffle spinach gnocchi. I have actual dreams about it! PS I hear they have a killer happy hour read more

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This restaurant was beautiful and a great place to celebrate an occasion! They also had live music and fresh bread so can't ask for much more! The pastas we tried were very unique, flavorful, and hearty! I also really liked the meatballs for appetizer and the fresh bread to dip in the sauce! They have a complimentary chocolate cake for a birthday celebration and it was so good! No crumbs were left here and they also apparently have a great happy hour deal! read more

Marmo - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Marmo became one of my best dining service experiences I've had in Houston. I love Italian inspired dishes and Marmo really has it on lock. All of the dishes our waitress Val recommended were absolutely delicious. I keep dreaming of the calamari and the lobster fradiavolo just scrumptious. The sommelier has a fabulous palate and is able to find the best wine for anyone's taste. I experienced a Cabernet Franc that was just so balanced and I'm not a fan of Cabernets! Since it was my bday I was looking for a low key fine dining experience and I got just that. I'm looking forward to more quiet jazzy nights at Marmo soon. Thanks for the wonderful experience. read more

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The atmosphere and mood of this restaurant is very romantic perfect for a date night! Everything that we ordered was delicious and flavorful. One thing that was a little upsetting was how long it took for the next dish to come out when the restaurant wasn't busy at all. read more

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Favorite place ever!! Food, service and ambiance are always 10/10. Great place for brunch and dinner read more

Marmo - Blueberry Bucatini - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One word...OUTSTANDING. From the service, to the quality ingredients, and expertly executed technique, just outstanding. We ordered family style so we can chill, chat, and share bites and memories. The scallops had a beautiful textbook sear (a textbook where many restaurants fail the final exam). They were perfectly moist and still translucent at the center, a sign they were treated with respect and not overcooked. The squid ink pasta was some of the best I've had. Not normally a fan because the way most places execute it, it feels gimmicky. Here, the ink contributes to the flavor profile, as does the Uni sauce. We were all trying to figure out what it was that gave it a little heat on the finish. The next big hit of the night was the aged ribeye accompanied by the bone marrow sauce. The ribeye was our second choice since they ran out of the skirt steak, but we were very happy with it. The aging gave it an awesome funkiness, and when cooked to a divine medium rare,...just wow. The only things keeping a star away were the steak tartare and the burrata salad. The tartare didn't come out as a steak tartare, but "some tartare" (imagine 1.5 teaspoons on each) on toasted bread. Now, it was good, but didn't look like prior pics, nor did the menu say anything about tartare on toast. It should have come out as a tartare, with the aged egg yolk on top. The burrata is another dish where it seems there is s nightly, and drastic, variation of what it is, what it includes, and how it's presented. On parking, I can confirm they do NOT validate for garage parking. And it's a disaster coming out. Took me longer to get out of the lot than to get home. Not holding that against Marmo though, not their fault. Would still enjoy many visits back, but may stay away from those two dishes until I see more consistency. read more

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