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Porta'Vino

4.0 (42 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Wine Bars, Pizza
Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Outdoor seating

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Brussel sprout and Ella's Caesar Salad
Alexandra J.

MY GOODNESS! The food was absolutely delicious. We stopped in for dinner on Sunday around 5:30, not crowded at all. We did indulge in the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu and was not disappointed. Everything we had was literally phenomenal. The wait staff were very kind and gave a great recommendation for a wine, forgot to get the name but it was a Sauvignon Blanc. Just FYI, the restaurant is also BYOB so that was kind of cool. Go check it out, you won't be disappointed. I will definitely be back!

Shake and cookies
Ivan R.

My wife and I chose this restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We made reservations online and we were greeted with a smile when we arrived. This is in a mixed use area in the Woodlands. The parking is directly behind the restaurant in a covered a garage, which is super convenient. Since this was our first time at the restaurant I had tons of questions. Jessica our server was super helpful If you love your wines this place is an awesome pick for you. My wife and I don't drink, so we went strictly for the food. Here's what we ate: Calabrese Crisp Shrimp: this was served on a bed of lettuce covered with tasty Chili Aioli For me: Ella's Caesar Salad: it was good, but it could have be better if the salad greens and plate were chilled My wife: Caprese Salad: she thought it was awesome Wild Boar Bolognese: was outstanding! The depth of flavor was exceptional and portion and temperature of the dish was sufficient for two to share. Barramundi Sea Bass for my wife: it was presented well, cooked perfectly, and my wife really enjoyed it Veal and Risotto for me: the presentation was ok, but not exceptional, food temperature was awesome, and flavor of the risotto was over the top. My veal was just ok. I was not impressed with the flavor, and it was not as tender as I expected. My asparagus was tasty once I trimmed the tough unchewable woodsy bottom pieces from it. That should have been done during prep. We had a shake with cookies on a decorated plate for dessert. The shake was very good, but the cookies lacked the depth of flavor I expected. I thought they were somewhat bland. Overall this was a good anniversary experience. We were treated like guest, and cared for from the time we arrived until the time we left.

Sea bass
Jenn K.

So good we went back 3 nights later. Restaurant week menu! Great wine selection, sea bass was THE BEST!. Very attentive service, environment is casual, but everyone is dressed for an evening out

Apple pie
Judith A.

Great restaurant, the food was delicious and our waiter was great. He suggested the Sea Bass and Wild Boar. My fiancé and I had a great time.

Tiramisu and frozen after dinner shots to cap off a fun celebration

Had a fantastic birthday meal with special friends. Wanted to eat light, so we shared Wild Boar Bolognese, Barramundi Sea Bass, and heavenly, Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Started with a Caymus then added a bottle of Juggernaut Sauvignon Blanc. Airy Tiramisu for dessert and a surprise birthday frozen adult treat from our wonderful and attentive server Louis were the final perfect finish to a perfect evening. Have already made plans to come back for the next birthday celebration in April. Highly recommend this neighborhood gem.

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4 years ago

Service was really good, food was a little pricy. Good for a date night or something new, i would recommend checking out.

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Caroline R.

Thank you for your kind review, Jim! We hope to see you again soon!

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Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.2(130 reviews)
1.3 mi
Family-owned & operated
Full bar

Always top notch service with attention to every detail - The manager checks to make certain his…read morecustomers are happy and enjoying their choices. Another beautiful day on the patio with a dish I never saw before - a friend ordered the Gorgonzola wedge salad fabulously coated with generous portions of Gorgonzola cheese and bacon slices broken on top and on sides! It looked delectable ! Very beautifully served either the always tasty and rich lobster bisque with whole claws of lobster inside- not tiny pieces like in most places!! I had my usual veggie filled minestrone soup. The bowl was not the beautiful one I photographed recently, but nice. Terra never ceases to be wonderful. Especially the ambiance on a lovely day.

TerraVino Restaurant in The Woodlands is absolutely a worthwhile place to eat. The quality of the…read morefood for the price, the excellent service, the kind staff, and the overall aesthetics make it a must visit restaurant in The Woodlands. We came with friends and made an early reservation, which I highly recommend when dining at a restaurant of this caliber. We were greeted and seated promptly and immediately impressed by the upscale yet comfortable decor. It is an elegant restaurant, but I would recommend casual nice attire. Our booth was extremely comfortable for a party of four and featured high backed seating that provided privacy without seeing other diners behind or across from us. Our waiter greeted us warmly and walked us through the drink options. For dinner, we ordered the lasagna and the carbonara. Both dishes were made with fresh, high quality ingredients and were absolutely delicious. The carbonara had a rich cream sauce that clearly tasted homemade, using whole ingredients. It was not oily or overly buttery like you find at many other restaurants. The balance of ham and sauce was spot on and made the dish perfect. The lasagna was impressive, almost like a layered cake, with what seemed like ten layers of pasta, excellent quality meats, sauce, ricotta, and cheese. Both dishes were very generous portions. We started with a Caesar salad that was perfectly prepared. The dressing was flavorful without being too salty or overpowering with anchovy, and the croutons were excellent. We also enjoyed a German Riesling that paired very well with our meals. For dessert, we ordered the Oreo cheesecake and the tres leches cake. The cheesecake was perfectly prepared, rich, and well balanced, while the tres leches was wonderfully sweet, moist, and executed perfectly. To finish the evening, we had Americanos, which were excellent tasting coffees and a great complement to dessert. The service truly stood out. Our waiter had a great personality and was attentive without being overbearing. I have seen other reviews mention overly attentive staff, but that was not our experience at all. He checked in appropriately, kept drinks refilled, and made sure everything was going well. The decor throughout the restaurant is comfortable, upscale, and inviting. The booths were plush, table settings were clean and well organized, and dirty dishes were cleared promptly and efficiently. Overall, I give TerraVino a solid five stars. It was a wonderful dining experience with excellent food and service. I would confidently say this is the best Italian food I have had in The Woodlands so far. It is absolutely worth the price, reservations are highly recommended, and I will definitely be returning again.

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4.3(39 reviews)
4.7 mi

Monarca is the best restaurant in The Woodlands! This was my third time coming here, but the best…read moreexperience I've had, and the others were already extremely good, but I'll describe this trip. We entered to a friendly staff who sat us immediately. The vibe is very modern with some Mexican influence. We were with another couple and I think they were under the impression that this would be Tex-Mex, but it is not. For drinks I got a Mezcalina, my wife got a normal margarita normally I don't love Mezcal, but was feeling adventurous and this drink did not disappoint, it exploded with flavor and was my favorite drink I have had here. The bar program might be the best of any restaurant in the area, as it should be since they have a speakeasy as well. In my previous trip they brought us complimentary chips and salsa, but the time they brought Mexican hummus and pita. I was initially disappointed, but this was one of the more unique complimentary dishes I have had, and loved it. For starters, we got the TOSTADA CHUTORO, which was a tostada with raw fish and caviar. There were two, and although smaller bites to share, the flavor once again really shined through. I would say this is similar to a ceviche dish with really fresh fish and bright flavors.

I had a good experience at Monarca. The ambiance was great and the food was decent…read more I stopped in for dinner on a Thursday night. The area it's in is very nice, with a park and plenty of parking. Walking distance to an HEB as well for last minute grocery stops. The food was ok. We ordered the costillas adobadas + the filet mignon + the enchiladas. Note that the enchiladas are actually empanadas and the menu has a typo. The food was ok. The costillas adobadas (baby back ribs) were yummy and the meat was super flavorful. However - I thought the taste was a bit too deep (intense/ rich). The filet mignon was ok, seasoned well and a bit dry. The empanadas were good too & had good flavor. Nothing really blew me away, & it was a bit pricey. The chips and salsa were really great. The ambiance is amazing though. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and really nice. They have a cool speakeasy as well (which has awesome vibes). Service was normal; standard. Our waiter was good & the food came out pretty quick. Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service 4/5

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LOCAL Public Eatery - The Woodlands

LOCAL Public Eatery - The Woodlands

4.1(78 reviews)
0.8 mi

Good food and service! Recommend…read more We had a burger and ahi tuna both were great. We had a burger and ahi tuna both were great.

Why 4 stars? Because this was a great pre-concert choice…read more --- --- --- I bookmarked Local Public Eatery as soon as it opened and have wanted to check it out for a while now. I was going to a Dave Matthews show at the Pavillon and wanted to grab dinner beforehand, so I thought this would be a perfect opportunity. I got to Market Street about an hour and a half before the concert started, and quickly became really nervous when I discovered the Market Street was apparently now Grand Central Station in New York City. Every human being on Earth was also here and the area was buzzing. After hunting forever, I finally got a parking spot and hustled down to the restaurant, only to be told it would be a 30 minute wait. Not good! However, just in the time it took me to sit down and scan through my phone for a last minute pivot to a new restaurant, my name was called. My 30 minute wait turned into a 5 minute wait and it could not have been more clutch. But because I was still in a bit of a hurry, I was ready and ordered the Trophy Burger as soon as my server came to greet me. And as was the theme of the night so far, said trophy burger was at my table within a few minutes. And because this was a solo mission for me, said trophy burger was in my belly in only about the time it took for them to cook it. My thoughts on the burger is that it was perfectly 4-stars. In between average and amazing. One thing that really stands out is that it was a messy undertaking. Don't eat this on a date before you're comfortable with the other person seeing you with sauce constantly all over your face and spilling onto your plate. Everything was all happening at such hyper speed that I even had time to order the dessert. I love Reeces, so when I saw a Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cup on the menu, I couldn't resist. You'll never believe it, but it was on my table within 2 minutes. My rating for this ranges from bite to bite. Some bites were amazing and others were just okay, depending on which ingredients were within that spoonful. Overall, I wouldn't need to order it again, but no regrets on trying it out. This is a nice addition to Market Street, and the back-of-house deserves a healthy share of the tips with how on top of it they were during a night with a packed house!

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