Love it here! Very romantic and perfect for date night! I know they moved to a different spot same shopping center. Service was great!

My mom lives in the area so brought her here for Mother's Day. They usually only do evening/dinner service but did a lunch for the holiday. Nice cozy atmosphere. I've seen more highly styled and decorated places but it's still a great Italian vibe. These kind of places are all about the food and they didn't disappoint! You can tell everything is made super fresh right in the kitchen. Regular dishes like Cesar salad and spaghetti are elevated. So tasty! They had a smaller holiday menu. But everything sounded great. Prices are appropriate for the quality and size. Tuesday are 50% off so that would be a day to come really dig into their menu! Lots of street parking. Not a huge place but def it only enough seating. They take reservations but you should be ok to walk in on most regular nights. The staff was friendly and helpful with anything we needed. read more

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Service was very friendly, but overall the experience didn't quite match the price. The food took about an hour and a half to come out after we sat down, even though it wasn't very busy. For paying over $100, I expected a bit more in both quality and timing. The $65 pasta cheese wheel was pretty bland and came in a surprisingly small portion. The flounder (fish of the day) was okay, but nothing memorable. Overall, it just didn't live up to expectations. read more

Made a reservation through open table and we were welcomed and seated in short order. Very pleasant and capable wait staff (but we had to ask for parmigiana cheese for our meals. Appetizers were tasty (but expensive). The dinners were ok... (and expensive). All in all a nice place but overpriced. read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - Mushroom ravioli - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The service was efficient, friendly, and the staff were warm and welcoming. They made our experience very pleasurable. Their recommendations were all amazing and explained the dishes very well. The food was fresh, very well prepared, and just absolutely delicious! I'd just go grab a plate of pasta with a glass of wine at the bar on a random day, just because it's that good. It was apparent that they take great care with the selection and preparation of ingredients. The freshly made pasta elevates the dishes to the next level. I highly recommend this place, it's very romantic but there were families with school aged children enjoying that night as well, and some friends celebrating so the vibe is what you make it. read more

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Excellent service; impressive wine list and the entrees our table of six ordered (along with assorted appetizers) were excellent. Highly recommend. read more

It was okay. I got the pasta that comes in the parmesan cheese wheel. I feel for $65 the pasta was not all that great, and quantity. I added shrimp on the side and that was very good. The shrimp was significantly better than the pasta. The customer service was really good. read more

Dined at Palinuro Italian Cuisine with a party of six celebrating a birthday. The service was amazing which gave me a great first impression before tasting a single bite. The ambiance could accommodate a romantic outing or spaciously seat a large party. We started with calamari which was perfectly cooked, crispy with a tender rings. The Beet Salad is a must try, it's as attractive as it is tasty. My entree was the Lamb Shank flavorful and tender with a great gravy covering. The restaurant closes earlier on the weekday so caution to late diners. read more

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Quaint spot. Larger inside than what it appears from the parking lot. Has a nice Italian feel. Food was good. I had the fish of the day. Beet salad was super tasty. Service was really good. I need to go back & try some additional food items. read more

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Unfortunately this place had the right atmosphere and the service was good but the food was just okay. I really wanted to like the place but the lobster ravioli was okay and the margarita was good but when I asked for a 2nd drink, it never came to the table. I really wanted it to like this place bc it's so close to my house but it was just average. read more

The food and service is amazing! I can't wait to come back to Katy! Tonight was an amazing Italian dinner experience! read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

KATY, TX 77494 / ITALIAN / 09-21-23 / DINNER +The customer service was excellent. +The sole special with sautéed vegetables was seasoned and cooked to perfection. +Homemade pasta and sauces. +The restaurant is small, cozy and nicely decorated. -Spaghetti noodles isn't made in-house. -Limited menu; would like to see more kids offerings. What we ordered: '1 Sole with Sautéed Vegetables $32.00 '1 Kids Spaghetti with Bolognese $12.00 Total: $57.63 post tax and tip read more

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Highly disappointed with food and service. They don't provide bread with anything. The famous cheese wheel pasta was prepared away from us and brought cold and when mentioned they took it and 10 minutes later brought the scallops ordered to go with it separately in a bowl. Then another 10 minutes brought a heated plate of pasta missing the truffles or parmesan shavings. 1&1/2 hours later we received hour main course- veal without anything on the plate but arugula; 1 braised short rib on risotto with a sauce that tasted like it came from a plain brown gravy packet mix. When we asked if they had deserts we were told only vanilla gelato. This was a ridiculously expensive lousy experience. 2&1/2 hours of disappointment. read more

Food was just ok. Nothing special or worth a far drive. Good local italian for the people around it read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - Chicken dish - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I read many positive reviews for Palinuro. We couldn't have been more disappointed. Service was slow. They don't have iced tea (only water & soda). They don't offer ice with their water. Extremely limited menu (not the menu they show online). Fish of the day was snapper, which I love, so I ordered it. Husband ordered lasagna. After about an hour, our entrees were served. Fish was coated in a breading (unnecessary), served with half a lemon & soggy mixed vegetables (mostly spinach & bell peppers). The fish was mushy & tasteless. Husband said the lasagna was very dry. Waiter never checked on us. Overall a disappointing experience. There are too many good restaurants to spend my money at Palinuro. read more

Food is very good. Authentic. Service is good. They are overpriced. And they surcharge $4 for using a credit card. Which is ridiculous. That is the cost of doing business. Won't be back based on that practice. read more

Delicious Italian cuisine close by in Katy. The waitstaff and management are excellent and give you an authentic Italian dining experience from start to finish! You may even learn a little Italian or at least proper way to pronounce "Tiramisu". We highly recommend the daily specials and also the cheese wheel pasta with truffles, but you really cannot go wrong with anything you order. We dine here often and have never left disappointed_ Delizioso!! read more

Went here for birthday and it was a great choice! The truffle cheese wheel pasta was the best pasta I have ever had. It was smooth and creamy without being too rich or heavy, with a hint of nuttiness from the truffles. The server spun the fresh pasta around in the 1 year-aged large cheese wheel in front of us and the performance was a nice show. We also got the veal cutlet with broccolini and roasted potatoes- the veal was a bit too salty and rich (borderline fishy), but the sides were fantastic. The lighting was darker and more romantic and we were seated at a nice booth in the middle. read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - Truffle cheese wheel pasta (off menu) - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

The food was good, although prices were a bit high for what it was. The service was really above and beyond -- they did their best to accommodate our tantrum throwing child and provided bread and ice cream on the house. read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - Veal - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

First time here. We sat outside and the ambiance was perfect. Soft lighting and could hear the instrumental music playing from inside. Miguel was an excellent waiter who checked on us often and made sure everything was to our liking. We were also greeted by the owners. Loved hearing how they began the restaurant. The owner is from SW Italy. Food was authentic and flavorful. Pasta noodles were homemade and my husband said the chicken Parmesan was the best he's had. We will definitely be returning! read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Food was fresh but not enough salt or seasoning in the good but overall good . Service was nice and its small place with good ambiance plus great wine options and good dessert. read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - Shrimp pasta - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Truly a hidden gem! You honestly can't go wrong with any of the pastas, but the truffle pasta was my favorite. It was my birthday dinner and service was 10/10. I'm coming back next time for sure :D read more

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Consistently great!! This is my go to Italian. I haven't found a better place yet. So we'll keep going. read more

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This is by far the best Italian restaurant in the west Houston area; perhaps all of Houston. The owner hails for the city of Palinuro Italy an brought his culture into this small restaurant in Katy Some important point points: Except for the gluten free, all the pasta is made on the premises. The chef is brilliant. Our server, Jorge was a stooge ... we loved him and yes he's a great server. All the food is fantastic Even though they don't make the gluten free past is the best I have had since I was in Tuscany in 2019. Save room for desert. Don't miss the limoncello cake!!!!! read more

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Second time here and it did not disappoint. Service and food were excellent!! Ambiance is relaxing and makes for a pleasant experience. read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - House special cheese pasta with truffles. - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The braised beef short rib and Parmesan risotto was exceptional- tender beef with a lovely gravy, risotto was cooked to perfection and creamy Parmesan sauce. Jorge was our waiter- friendly and attentive. Ambiance was calm with low lighting and pleasant music. read more

Went to dinner for our anniversary and this place was fantastic. It is very unassuming in a strip mall, but once you are inside it is the cutest place. The service was excellent. There was a nice wine list and we both enjoyed a glass. I loved the warm bread with olive oil, and my fiance and I shared the Caesar salad which was also wonderful. One of the specials that my fiance got was a thin fettuccine tossed in the cheese wheel with truffles made tableside and it was amazing! I had the chicken Marsala with a side of angel hair with marinara. I ordered the Lemoncello marscapone cake for dessert (which I took to go bc I was so full) and they sent us a nice anniversary dessert. I told him it needed to be super small because I was so full and it was perfect! I highly recommend it here. I can't wait to go back! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! Our server (male) last night was amazing however the server assistant (female) who help pour water or give bread was not pleasant and didn't even acknowledge my hellos or thank yous. Seemed more overall annoyed. I loved the food, ambiance, and server tho! Also I'm writing this review to say make a reservation!!! Dining room is small. When we walked they did have a table for us however I felt terrible for not having a reservation already. Honestly was shocked they had something there is no reason this place isn't booked solid weeks in advance ! And even though I was not expecting the size of this place I was pleasantly surprised by everything else. Perfect date night spot. read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

Food: Okay Service: great Vibe: quaint/intimate The food was okay. There weren't many flavors or complexities that stood out. The Linguine Palinuro was supposed to be "spicy"...perhaps for...Europeans but it was just okay. Pollo al Marsala was extremely tender and flavor was just alright. Frito misto wasn't too bad. I appreciated that breading wasn't too heavy. read more

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You can definitely taste the LOVE in this pasta! Palinuro PASTA is HANDMADE! How authentic is that! Its family & friends owned and operated by a born and raised Italian family. Which makes it even more personable. The energy is warm and welcoming. The setting is is intimate & fine dining. I really enjoy this dining here. My friend who've visit Italy and explore the awesome eats there said, "Palinuro delivers Exactly that!" I had salmon pasta, not a menu item. ( I only get my fish cooked well.) This was the BEST WELL DONE SALMON I've EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE! (no exaggeration) even the following day it was perfect! (It look like chicken.) Salmon notes: Season was on point. The texture of the wellness solution was Perfection! Meaning it was soften with juice, (NOT DRY.) Only thing I would ask for next visit is more sauce, and my pasta a bit more tender. Remember these are HANDMADE! yummy! I did not mention anything to anyone. Even though they asked, and check up on if you need or want anything. The family make meal suggestions too! Next visit, I plan to order the pasta prep on the cheese wheel. I've only seen that in movies and cooking shows. Palinuro have it here! See you guys next time. Love you all, Brittany read more

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Very good food, outstanding service. The steak was seasoned with rosemary, but a little bland, the Salmon was excellent. Super nice people running the restaurant. Was my son's birthday, we did not tell them but they figured it out and gave us 2 free desserts for him and for my wife and I. They were delicious! read more

Came tonight to eat for the first time. Located in Cinco Ranch strip center, parking ample. Small dining area small bar. Great service- make reservations as it does get busy for a Sat. night. Got two glasses of Italian Pinot Noir- delicious! Fresh salads...ordered two entrees- Linguine Palinuro (clams w/spicy sauce) and special Osso Bucco. The osso bucco on bed of risotto was perfect and savory. However, my linguine was too salty for my taste. Flavor was good but their silverware was hard to hold especially when trying to twist the pasta around the fork. read more

Although I've yet to find an Italian restaurant that is on par with anything in NYC or Chicago areas, Palinuro is the best Italian I have found thus far for the Houston area. If I were to compare Palinuro with any of the Italian eateries in NYC or Chicago, I'd give it a 3 stars. But for Houston area, it is a 5 star. read more

Finally visited after many recommendations from others, and we were delighted! Ordered salads, the cheese wheel, lasagna, lemon sorbet, and cappuccinos. The cheese wheel was the highlight but everything was really amazing. You could literally smell the truffles wafting in the air as they were being shaved. Will definitely return! read more

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Authentic !! Service is fantastic We lived in Italy and we are happy to have a fantastic Italian restaurant near and love!! read more

Hands down the best Italian restaurant in all of Houston! The food is spectacular, the ambience is cozy, and the service is beyond almost any other restaurant. Roberto was so kind and nice to us and made us feel incredibly special. It felt like we were family. I can't wait to be coming here for many years! read more

Excellent service, the food is amazing. The restaurant is small ,I recommend to do a reservation. I had for desert the limoncello cake with mascarpone it is one of the best cakes I ever had. read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - Tiramisu delicious. - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

From start to finish everything was amazing. This is definitely a hidden gem in the Cinco Ranch area. read more

Palinuro Italian Cuisine - The experience from the time I entered till I left was awesome. The food was absolutely delicious. - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

The food was great, has a good service and the restaurant is beautiful. Definitely it is a good place to go for dinner.

Food an atmosphere are great. Great wine choices as well. Be aware this real Italian food and real prices ! It's great and worth it!