Ambiance is cozy, dim lights, relaxed vibe!…read more Service was great, polite waiter and quick to say "My Pleasure". Food was amazing. My other reviews haven't always been so positive regarding pizza.... This is hands down, top 3 I've ever had. Finally, price was fair for the quality and value.

Any Galveston restaurant that is not taking advantage of social media, please invest some time and…read moreattention to widening your audience via available social media platforms. We hadn't had food from Mama Teresa's in quite some time, but last night I saw a Facebook post from them showcasing their crab claws in spicy marinara. I happen to love crab claws and this post reminded me that Mama Teresa's had some good ones. Tonight's dinner from Mama T's: spicy crab claws and shrimp in marinara and a large pizza with extra cheese, bell peppers, and black olives. We're talking about some excellent eats here. Even our car Rudy approved of the shrimp (de-sauced by his mommy, me) and devoured all the pieces that I allowed him to have. Oh, about that sauce -- it's really good! The spice is bold but there's an underlying depth of flavor that indicates someone takes sauce very seriously indeed. I'm a big fan. While I thought the crab might've been a smidge over cooked (they were still quite tasty), the shrimp were perfection. Orange tabby cats agree! The pizza got a thumbs up from my husband who approved of the quality of the ingredients. That said, he wanted a heavier hand with the toppings and a little more tang in the sauce. I enjoyed it, but both of us wanted more rise in the crust and some char. Ours was a pick up order, but next time we'll dine in. Dan noticed that their draft beer selection was better than most, and the wine choices were okay, too. My take away - visit places that you've unintentionally put on the back burner. You'll probably be very pleasantly surprised. Eat and shop locally!!

Service was excellent! Best I've had in Galveston. Peter is a great server to ask for!…read more Food came out quickly. Great temperature & flavor.

The Caprese salad was with large slices of mozzarella cheese, basil leaves. Delicious…read more Very unique Lasagna. Chunks of meat with layers of ricotta cheese and noodles. Very meaty chunky sauce - all very delicious. Good, attentive service by Marley and a pizza parlor atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Riondos Italian Restaurant is a true hidden gem tucked away in the Galveston Strand area. The…read moreservice was outstanding, the food was exceptional, and the ambiance was warm, inviting, and classic without feeling stuffy. We were a party of eight and ordered individual entrées, then shared everything family-style...every single dish was phenomenal. The veal chop deserves special recognition; it's hands down the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. This is the kind of place you don't expect to stumble upon, but once you do, you're already planning your return. I will absolutely be back and highly recommend giving Riondos a chance and adding it to your regular rotation.

Great food, excellent service, awesome atmosphere. All around great vibe! Nevenka and Ian were…read moresuper! Expresso Martini, with tequila, off the charts!!!!​

Excellent. Easy five stars. The best way to ensure high quality and consistency is to have the…read moreowner and head chef present in the restaurant. Chef Pina came to our table to make sure everything was up to her very high standards. We had white bean soup, which was phenomenal, the recipe is vegan, only four ingredients according to Chef Pina but tastes so rich and delicious you would think it was based on a hearty bone broth. Crisp Caesar salad lightly dressed, eggplant Parmesan, tender and delicious, and the veal osso bucco, which to me is always a measure of how a less expensive cut of meat can be (and was) transformed into something utterly delectable. A light and creamy panna cotta with a tart mixed berry topping for desert, very delicate and not too sweet. We chose a crisp sparkling Prosecco from the extensive wine list to accompany a truly memorable meal. The restaurant is attractively decorated despite a slightly awkward layout due to the historic nature of the building it is housed in. Prices are in line with the stellar quality of the food, and our service was excellent. Oh yeah, the bread and oil are as good as everyone says. Special occasion or midweek lunch your dining dollars will be very well spent at Trattoria La Vigna.

Social media and ArtWalk guided us to the Trattoria. Someone posted a very fetching octopus and…read morecrisp vegetable salad on Facebook and being an enthusiastic lover of octopus, I knew we needed to check this appetizer out. I made reservations for 9:00 p.m. because some ArtWalks apparently work up hefty appetites in folks and our usual go-to places get filled up. When your're hungry, you don't want to hear about a 30 minute+ wait time. Arriving at the appointed hour, we were greeted warmly and seated promptly. Cordial service and efficiency were on display throughout our meal. Dan and I got the Mediterranean style octopus appetizer and it was stellar. The octopus was tender, the vegetables complementary, and the dressing and seasoning made this a decidedly winning dish. Azar got the zuppa di pesce which is a generous portion of delicious seafood in a flavorful broth. I decided to go vegetarian for my main and opted for the cannelini bean soup. Sounds simple, right? It was anything but - its great depth of flavor and creaminess put it over the top. Highly recommend. Dan, being the salad king, got the house salad and that was the only misstep. It was a bit over dressed and not very interesting. Poor boy. I am not the Salad Queen, so I'm probably not as sympathetic as I should be. My feeling is that you're in an Italian restaurant run by an Italian -- why get a house salad when there are so many other choices? That said, I know he'd counter by saying that their house salad should be on par with everything else. I can't disagree. Bottomline: Trattoria La Vigna is one of the best Italian restaurants on the Island. If you haven't been, make a reservation and prepare to be delighted.

Service is outstanding, wine list impeccable, and the food is some of the best on the island. My…read morewife had the Chicken Luis , full of flavor and I had the shrimp & crab capellini; I rate as the best dish on the island. We started with the grotto salad, very flavorful.

Have been to been Grotto many times, but our latest visit will be the last for a very long time!…read moreWe had reservations for a party of 8 and were one of only four tables that were occupied upon our arrival. Over an hour later, our food came out overcooked and very dry; protein was hot, but pasta was cold. We are Landry's club members, provided our card and they did not add the points as they always have...very disappointing experience!!

This place was cute. They helped me select the perfect dish and it was amazing…read more The food was fresh, flavorful and not oily. We ordered at the counter inside. Or you can pick the QR Code at the table. I enjoyed the entire experience.

Birthday dinner at Gonzalo's! I can cheerfully report that we had the usual excellent food,…read moreservice, and ambiance this evening. We, like many other diners, ate outside - the window for eating al fresco is narrow so we do it while we comfortably can. We were tempted to get Roman artichokes for our appetizer knowing how delicious they are, but instead we ventured out and got the calamari puttanesca. Good decision? Absolutely! The squid was tender, the capers lent delightful brininess to the intense-in-a-good-way San Marzano tomato sauce. The only thing that would have improved the dish is if we'd had the smarts to order bread with it to sop everything up. Next time, next time... Dan being Dan had to have Greek salad. We shared it and I must say that I really appreciate their approach to this ubiquitous offering. It has feta, but its presence is not heavy handed. Don't get me wrong - I adore feta but sometimes it overtakes a salad. There were Persian cucumbers, small yellow tomatoes,thinly sliced onions, very fresh, crisp lettuce, and no pepperoncini! Now you might think the absence of peppers would be a bad thing but I beg to differ. Too often restaurants use them and they turn out to be tough and woody. For the record, of all brands we've bought, DeLallo is consistently the best. For mains, because I am just about incapable of not getting it, I got the boscaiola. If you haven't had it, get it! It's a stunningly well balanced dish of pappardelle, mushrooms, and confit chicken. It is perfection in a bowl. Dan got the rigatoni alla vodka with confit chicken. The rigatoni entree is what we saw on Facebook some time back that made both of us think that we really, really needed to give Gonzalo's a try. Pro move, y'all, pro move! Drinks: old fashioned for me and a whiskey sour for Dan and glasses of Pinot grigio. Did we have room for dessert? No, and that made me a little sad. But we'll be back! Dan has a birthday coming up...

Came to have lunch at Millers, our server was MaryAnn she was very attentive, interacted with us…read moremade sure our lunch and drinks were good. She definitely made our day.... Maryann gets 100/100

Love Millers so much. It is always My number one pick. Lelan was great server and on top of…read moreeverything. 10/10 service.

Loved this place! The vibe is very unique, feels very Italian inside. Food was excellent and good…read moreprices! I got the red beans and rice, my husband got the biscuits and gravy, and we shared a cannoli! Everything was delicious and we really enjoyed it! Great spot

One of the OG restaurants on the island. If you want Galveston classic with an Italian market vibe,…read morethis is your place. Everything is great but if you want a classic go for the muffuletta and round it off with one of the best Bloody Marys you will ever have. Don't forget to bring extra spending money for any spices or Italian goodies you may need. Our favorite is the tomato gravy. The guys running the counter are helpful and friendly.

It embarrasses me as a BOI who lived in Galveston for 27 years to say that the first time I ever…read moreate at Mario's Ristorante was a few nights ago. I've gone down 61st countless times, but not once have I ever set foot inside this longtime Italian culinary institution. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ordered from here, either. Mario's was on my radar for the evening on Wednesday after I toured the new Ball High (Class of 2000). I failed to resist the siren song of the dinner buffet, which takes place every Wednesday from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. For about $17, diners could have their pick of the five or so pizzas in addition to entrees, pasta, salads, and deserts. I decided to have a slice of each pizza -- cheese, pepperoni, supreme, meat lovers, etc. -- since I was a newbie to the establishment. The slices were the usual hand tossed and not too thick. The cheese-to-toppings ratio was pretty even. Fortunately, I enjoyed each, so much so that I felt stuffed as I worked on my third slice. After pizza, I assembled a plate consisting of fried fish, potatoes, spaghetti and meatballs, and chicken pasta. My taste buds were continuously treated to straight-up Old World Italian deliciousness. I couldn't get enough of the fried fish and chicken pasta. It took me a while to finish the spaghetti because I was beyond the point of full. I had no choice but to forego the chicken masala and seafood rice pilaf. Mario's, which has existed since 1967, has the undeniable feel of an old school pizzeria. Guests can actually feel the warmth emanating from the kitchen as well as the staff. When dining in, be sure to ask for Wyatt. He'll make you feel right at home. Whitney is another person you ought to get to know also. I believe that a lot of my Wednesday evenings will be spent here.

My husband and I came here after our minimoon in Galveston. He grew up coming to Marios and it was…read moremy first time! The food was tasty, large portions and fairly priced we thought! We split a bottle of wine! The service was great but we also went in September so it was pretty dead around the island. The ambiance is a small town/island/Italian feel and close to the water! I'd go back!

Gino's Italian Restaurant is a must go for the fettuccine Alfredo. It is hands down the best…read morefettuccine Alfredo I have ever had. The sauce is creamy, rich, and perfectly cooked. The pizza is good, but the fettuccine Alfredo is truly the star of the restaurant and the main reason to come here. The service is pretty good overall, and the ambience is on the smaller side, but it looks nice and cozy inside. If you are in Galveston and love Italian food, this place is worth it.

Would really give this a 4.5 rating if at all possible. We order 5 different pasta dishes and all…read morewere delicious! Highly recommend this place for the food and service. We will go here whenever we are on the island in the future. Try the Chicken Marsala, Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo, Veal Limone, Chicken Parmigiana, Pistachio Cake & Limoncello Cake.