If we could give this 6 stars, we would. Food was amazing and could tell everything was homemade. I…read moregot the cheese tortellini and wish I could drink the sauce it was so good. The lighting and atmosphere was perfect for a quaint date night. And I want to know what jazz playlist they were playing because it was great. What blew it out of the water was the service, particularly by the owner himself. As someone who works in the restaurant industry, having the owner on the floor is almost never seen. But this man was working all jobs: helping the hostess when she got super busy, food running, bussing, checking up on all tables, doing the best for everyone. Plus, he was incredibly kind with an amazing smile. Idk what he saw in my partner and I, but he gave us tiramisu on the house. We are not fancy influencers or rich folk, and I feel that was kinda obvious. But I think he did it just to make our date night a lil bit more special. And that kind of effort should be rewarded.

Magdalena's was such a great find! The pizza was absolutely delicious and made fresh, with a crust…read morethat was just right. The Bolognese was also excellent--rich and flavorful without being overly salty, which I really appreciated. What stood out to me most was how well-balanced everything tasted. You can tell there's a real focus on fresh ingredients and authentic Italian flavors. The food is flavorful and satisfying without feeling overly heavy or salty like many American Italian chains. I feel comfortable feeding my child the food from here. I'm so glad to have found a quality Italian restaurant in Houston that lets the ingredients and flavors speak for themselves. Even the panna cotta was delicious, and I'm usually not much of a dessert person! Definitely a 5-star experience. We'll be back!

They are as slow as they warn on the menu, but still good and an enjoyable wait honestly! Waiter…read morewas sweet and was trying but did forget to write down and order one of our pastas. Perhaps overpriced pastas for the very tiny portions. Overall delicious and would return, it's a very authentic Italian experience if that's what you're looking for!

I celebrated my wedding anniversary and birthday at Mimo, and it was my first time visiting the…read morerestaurant. I've had Mimo on my radar for a couple of years, but somehow I never found the right occasion to finally give it a try. Well, celebrating both my birthday and wedding anniversary seemed like a pretty good reason! I must say, Mimo had to fight hard to earn those five stars. The experience was memorable, not necessarily because it was perfect, but because it wasn't. The imperfections, oddly enough, are what made it memorable. Let's start with the menu. There aren't many dishes, which is generally speaking a good sign these days. There's really no excuse not to use fresh ingredients when you're working with a smaller menu. At the same time, I wouldn't say the offerings were particularly adventurous. That said, the quality was definitely there. We started with the Fritter as an appetizer, and it was super delicious. The combination of fried zucchini, corn, and that touch of honey somehow really worked! Then we ordered a pasta dish each, under the common assumption that a pasta dish in most Italian restaurants (including the ones in Italy) is supposed to be filling. Well... no! These were pretty small. I ordered the spaghetti al limone, while my wife went for the gnocchi. Both were good, although the spaghetti were cooked somewhere on the borderline between al dente and chewy. The corn in the gnocchi also felt a little alien, like it didn't really belong there. Still, we couldn't deny that the flavors were good and the ingredients were fresh. Oddly enough, we were still hungry, so we ordered a second dish each: the Pork Milanese for me and the Pesce del Giorno for my wife. And this is where Mimo saved the day! The Pork Milanese, with mortadella and pecorino cheese on top, was delicious. And the polenta that came with my wife's dish was one of the best I've ever had. Interestingly, these dishes were disproportionately larger, more than making up for the minuscule portions of the pasta dishes. So, I guess it all worked out in the end! Another date saver was the service. It was outstanding. Attentive, friendly, and exactly what you would expect from a restaurant trying to create a special experience. Then came dessert: the Zeppole. It was good, but nothing particularly special. To me, it tasted like churros made with a dough that incorporated ricotta. Not bad at all, just not something I'll be dreaming about later. And that was our experience at Mimo! I think the review probably benefited from the fact that I was there celebrating a special occasion. It was a somewhat strange experience, with some ups and downs, but we genuinely enjoyed it. Would I be back? Possibly... Four stars stretched to five? Yeah... FIVE Stars!

I want to thank Marvin 5 stars and MGR Nico 5 stars and hostess Nayeli 5 stars... Service was…read morewonderful from all mentioned.. Food is exquisite!! love this place!!

Thank you Mia Bella for the amazing food and service. I genuinely felt at home for my birthday…read moredinner here recently. Every dish was amazing from the appetizer sampler, fish, chicken all the protein options. We really enjoyed the burger, calamari, Brussels sprouts and seafood lasagna. The portions are done so beautifully and very generous. Thank you and thank our server Willie for making my birthday so special. The whole team worked very hard. It's so appreciated!

Solid spot! Located in Post Oak near Uptown Park, upscale, intimate booth and tables, spacious…read morerestaurant. Great service as soon as you walk in the door. Been here many times over the years and food quality is always consistent!! What I order : Whipped ricotta & focaccia Spicy Gemelli Bolognese Chicken Cesar salad Artichoke Tiramisu

Went on a Saturday evening for dinner and this place was hopping! Nice restaurant and Very active…read morescene with not an empty table or bar space so it's loud. Beware. Parking - 5 stars. Plenty of spaces for self parking out front. Service - 4 stars. Service was prompt and attentive. However, table cocktails were not served at the same time, and wait staff removed plates and glassware even though not all table mates had finished their meal. Definitely a no-no. Food - 5 stars. For starters, table shared roasted artichokes and scrumptious focaccia bread. Someone commented that they did not like artichokes but definitely liked these! Chicken Parmesan was very good, but the pasta accompaniment was essentially tasteless. Chicken piccata was good and tasteful too, as was the sea bass and tuna steak. White beans are definitely a keeper too! Will I go back? You bet!

The food and service are great! Highly recommend! Everything was fresh and authentic!read more

Amazing family dinner night. Great staff. Fun decor. Amazing food…read more Authentic food and cooked fresh.

Everything was delicious. Our waitress was a big discombobulated, but it was busy in there. In our…read moreseating area, which is like the side room, the lighting was way too dim and the noise level was way too loud. BUT, all of our dishes - and we had four different meals, was absolutely delicious. I would definitely come back. Two of us have the lasagna, which is not pictured small portion, but so worth it. Just be sure to order something else, if you come hungry. A friend had the squid ink, and i'm typically not a person that likes a tomato based pasta outside of spaghetti, but the black pasta was good. And the chicken pesto i have to come back for it was delicious Everything was flavored well. I didn't have any alcoholic beverages, but my friends said the drinks were good. We went for Houston restaurant week. So we got a really good deal. I had the calamarians and appetizer. A friend had the meatballs, which was a huge portion and others had the arrugula salad with avocado, which they said they loved. The pistachio gelato was delicious as dessert. My other friends got the teramasu, which I tasted. They didn't really like it, and I didn't like it either. Plenty of parking in the garage, which is free and street parking. Definitely a one win for this restaurant.

Very tight quarters. Was very busy when we went...maybe…read morearound 1500 on a Saturday. But because they were busy our waiter kept forgetting our food and checking in on us. Food was very good and good portions. 10/10 on all the dishes we got. Service 7/10

New favorite pizza spot in Houston hands down pasta was amazing too, David Portnoy can suck it I'm…read morethe pizza king

BEST Cesar salad I've ever had!!!! I was visiting Houston for a quick trip and this spot is…read moredefinitely one of my top favorites. The pasta and pizza was delicious. I would definitely return just for the Caesar salad. Specifically, it was my all-time favorite! Indoor ambiance was super vibey, great for date night/casual but nice dinner. Be prepared to wait in line, street parking is also a little tough.

I will often drive right past it when I turn into the opposite direction to go to the pet store or…read moreTrador Joes. As soon as I see Fabio's little building I call my wife to ask if she wants me to pick up something from there. It's our number one place to buy excellent pasta in a variety of sizes. We also will get their different Raviolis as well. We mix and match the different sauces each time and are always happy with the decision. We have often changed our dinner plans to go with the pasta. A salad, and a nice bottle of wine from my cellar... It's the American plan. They also have a spot at the outdoor market on Buffalo Speedway every Saturday, and the first and third Sunday in Rice Village...the second and fourth Sunday in the Heights. It's good stuff so I give it ***** stars. Be there or be square

I really wanted to like this place. I first tried their pasta when a friend cooked it for me, and…read moreit was great, so I went there myself. I bought lobster ravioli, four-cheese ravioli, and pasta sauce. Lobster ravioli is $2.40 each so I paid $24 for the box. When I opened it to cook, I only found 9 ravioli inside. I wouldn't have written this review if it had been just one missing. Then, when I put the cheese ravioli in boiling water, I found a bug floating in it. Will I go back? I'm not sure. It's such a shame because their ravioli and sauce taste so good.

It was my first time at Aperitivo and I must say I'm still impressed. I've had some time to sit…read morewith my thoughts/experience so here's the review you've all been waiting for. We arrived on a Friday evening during Happy Hour (HH) around 5:30pm. Maurizio stopped by to introduce himself and let us know that he would ensure we were taken care of. As stated above, it was happy hour during our time there but we ordered from allllll the menus haha! Check out the eats below: -Fried Shrimp -Chicken Parm Sliders -Tuna Tartare -Brussels Sprouts -Aperitivo Sliders -Bottle of Wine + Pizza (x2) ~Pepperoni Pizza ~Chicken Alfredo Pizza Bottles of the Sparkling and Rose - these are the bottles we selected based on their Social Hour menu bottle of wine & pizza deal for 35 dollars! Great deal! The experience was great, there were many waiters and waitresses stopping by the table to check in on us. The food was fresh, flavorful, and piping hot! The views are lovely and the ambiance is a combination of chill, chic, and relaxing. Very vibey and spacious place. The restrooms are really nice as well and they were clean and stocked. Aperitivo is definitely on my list of places to return to, especially for happy hour. It's worth it to check this place out!

The place itself is gorgeous. The patio and view of downtown is amazing. The vibes alone are a…read more10/10. Now on to the food. I would say stick to the pizza. I have been twice and regret not ordering the pizza on my second visit. We had the Wellington bites, mozzerella sticks, steak frites, truffle fries (no truffle), caesar salad and pizza. We gave everything 2-3 stars and the pizza 4 stars. Definitely recommend taking advantage of pizza and a bottle of wine on Thursday nights for $40. The mix cocktails are on the sweeter side so either stick to wine or straight up tequila.

Perfect love this place the ambience is so beautiful and relaxing, and the service is wonderful…read morethey listen to you and help you if you need anything and so attentive. Let's not even say about the food is just So delicious and amazing and honestly is like dynamite on my mouth like is perfect I love this place I recommend it's %

25th street and main street is my to go pasta here !! Their red sauce is very good as well. I love…read moretheir dipping oil with bread, and been going here since their the height day(2018) If you love and appreciate good food, this is the place to go If you want nice instagram restaurant, this is not it. It just a cozy vibe old school restaurant. They close down for a bit and i was really sad, but I am happy to find their new location, it's giving low key mom and pop place, not the fanciest restaurant in town, but they certainly make the best pasta in Houston !! Hopefully never have to see them closing down again. I am always surprise by how empty the restaurant is when i come, considering how amazing their food is , even better than some " well known restaurant " in town.