I've dined in for five years. Service has always been the best, as is the food. However, the last visit earlier this month was not as fabulous as previous. I know Chef Kate is not there any longer and I can't help but think that has something to do with it. Wasn't even offered coffee with dessert. Yes, I'll go back. But I hope Mrs. Vallone can get things in order for the expense of the experience. Also, be sure and have a sweater or wrap because it's freezing in the restaurant. Tony's is a Houston institution and everyone should experience it at least once. There really isn't a restaurant like it in town. read more

Talk about impeccable service! Tony's is top rate when it comes to experience; the entire staff is friendly, accommodating, and attentive. Their pasta selection is now some of my favorite in the city - we tried the pansoti, bolognese pappardelle, and lump crab fettuccine and all were incredible. I did half servings of the pappardelle and fettuccine as my mains and the portion size was generous and they absolutely did not skimp on the lump crab. I should've taken home leftovers of the pasta but it was too delicious to stop. We also got sides of the truffle mac and cheese and silken potatoes, which were of course both divine. One of the employees noticed that I really loved the parmesan crackers that they bring to your table to start, and he added a whole bunch of them into my to-go bag. Such a simple gesture that really made me feel looked after as a patron! read more

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Stopped in for a lunch. Luckily we were able to get a table right away. Wait staff was polite. I found it somewhat odd how long it took to bring us menus but guess you are supposed to relax and be social in the meantime. The atmosphere was a tad stiff. I would highly recommend looking at the dress code prior to coming. The bread to start with was delightful. Take your time since they will bring you butter and seasonings after taking their time. The mushroom risotto lacked much flavor. The chicken cutlets were good. Overall for all the hype, I was somewhat disappointed. read more

Tony's - Chicken cutlets with mushroom risotto - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I absolutely loved this place! It was very nice and pretty inside with a great ambiance. The food was excellent! I had the fish which had a nice sweet sauce on top of it. I thought the flavors went very well together. The only thing is that parking is a bit limited, but they do have valet. read more

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The salt crusted snapper was quite good, and I recommend it. Otherwise, I found the ambiance to be okay and the rest of the food to be commensurate. read more

Learned of a new pasta shape that is now my favorite- Tagliarini. Napkins and silverware were often changed throughout the night and waters remain filled. Best part of the ambiance is the glass wall that reveals the magic that happens in the kitchen. read more

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We attended a 50th anniversary party here. It was held in their private room. The staff was amazing. They served tenderloin that was tender and SO GOOD! All the food on the buffet was absolutely mouth watering delicious! read more

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This was our restaurant of choice for valentines this year. The food was delicious but the service was lacking. Unfortunately to me it seems like they overbooked for the evening and understaffed themselves. We had issues getting simple drinks like iced tea. We were hoping to be able to see the musical performer for the evening but we're sat in the bar area on the complete opposite side of the restaurant. We won't be back for a while since the prices are so high. One thing I noticed was that this restaurant is really for those looking to see or be seen in Houston. There were quite a few people mingling and going from table to table to chat. read more

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More of a 4.5 out of 5 stars for their food and service, but stands out from other 4 stars in my opinion so rounding up! I had no expectations for Tony's whatsoever since I've never heard of them-- I drive by on the way to Costco, it's so discrete, and their current Yelp ratings are subpar. But luckily I was pleasantly surprised with their delicious food and gracious service :) Dinner starts off complimentary cheese crisps that are reminiscent of both cracker and chip, doused in baked-on Parmesan, super tasty. The complimentary bread, on the other hand, is forgettable. The octopus appetizer arrived sliced in pieces, but it was cooked perfectly-- slight char on the outside and super tender in the middle without being too chewy. I was happy that whatever sauce was drizzled on wasn't too overpowering or salty. Wow, probably my favorite octopus in the city now! The "mushroom of the woods" side consisted of garlic mushroom caps and Maitake mushrooms, which had a nice texture contrast (juicy and soft versus slightly crunchy), really liked that. The cone fries side is... a cone of fries, haha, and aren't well seasoned enough for my tastes, although it comes with a generous helping of ketchup. MT came for the truffle pasta and it did not disappoint. As a truffle skeptic, I had doubts, but the dish tasted like fresh cream in a good way and cheesy but not too cheesy. The truffle was enjoyable and not overwhelming-- super good! The delicate thin pasta was cooked nicely without being too soggy. Worth the price tag to try~ The butternut sage ravioli was worth trying too, slightly sweet from the butternut but a strong punch from the sage. All combined with a creamy cheese sauce that was delightful~ I think the ravioli pasta part itself was just slightly overcooked though. We also tried the fettuccine which had crab, sausage, and vodka sauce-- although it had a milder flavor, it was enjoyable. The crab chunks were big (although not the sweetest), and the sausage were like pieces of breakfast sauce (and not the type in casings). Lastly, my favorite of the night-- soufflé!! They have individual servings and a to-share serving in an impressive range of flavors (chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, Nutella, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, mixed berry, banana foster, just to name some!) that come with a mound of whipped cream. As one who has never had a blueberry soufflé, I was super impressed-- the outside has a sugared crust and the inside was so incredibly soft and fluffy (borderline not cooked, but in a good way) and it wasn't sour from the berries nor was it too sweet. It was piping hot and a perfect way to close out the night. Tony's is now my favorite soufflé place! The to-share version is enormous (ramekin diameter probably a normal dinner plate), definitely for 3+ people, and probably not as fun to eat as an individual portion. As none of the entrees sparked our interest, we were pretty full from 3 appetizer pastas, an appetizer, two sides, and dessert. The prices are pricey, just like most Houston restaurants nowadays! But if you're planning to order drinks as well, your meal is going to be $$$$. The crowd is definitely on the older and more graceful side, with most in suits and dresses. We saw several tables celebrate birthdays, where a statue cast comes topped with a giant mound of cotton candy (think Marge Simpson hair but pink!) and sparklers. As it slowly got busier in the evening, they had a live pianist singing and it was lovely :) The service was really nice and didn't give us attitude when we didn't order drinks or entrees. No parking lot-- there's only valet ($7) and the interior is a bit dated for me, womp womp, but those won't stop me from a trying another fantastic soufflé next time! We had a lovely fun date night! read more

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There is some type of odor in this restaurant. It smells like sewer gas leak. They need to have it investigated before it blows up. read more

Although the food was of good quality, the service was not nearly as it should've been. My family and I wanted to go out for a nice meal and yet all we noticed was how no one was really waiting on us, my mom's food came out not hot, and when the soufflé came out it was partially burnt. I am usually not nit picky, but for the price of the dinner I would've expected a much petter experience. To note: this was on a Friday night and it could've been busier than usual or they could've been short staffed. However this was just my experience. read more

No longer what it used to be to be. Food not with the same quality. Fish overcooked, soufflé was sour, and Martini had tiny olives.... .... And we had to wait a long time for the food to be served. According to the maitre, the kitchen was having problems. In general, in this situation, a good restaurant will offer a drink, or dessert on the house. Not here. They just kept bringing more bread.... read more

First trip to Tony's after a lifetime of fine dining in Houston. The service, food and ambiance actually exceeded my expectations. The decor was more modern than we expected. The service wasn't as white-glove, stuffy and refined as I thought it would be, but the servers, food runners etc. were personable and down to earth. The food was delicious!!!! Beautifully presented with lots of flavor! Roman style longstem artichokes, pasta limone, burrata and melon... all delicious!! Kind of a bucket list place to go in Houston. read more

This review is brief. A client invited me to dinner at Tony's. My expectations were high based on Yelp reviews. My dining experience was disappointing; my expectations were unmet. read more

TONYS IS INCREDIBLE!!!! This is by far one of my favorite restaurants. They are incredibly accommodating, create amazing dishes, and have superb service. Chef Kate and her team along with the wonderful servers make this restaurant excellent. There is nothing bad on the menu EXCEPT the hanging chicken (I've never eaten it but it smells horrible). For appetizers my favorite options are: spaghetti alla chitarra Al limone cut to order (my favorite), ribbons and squares, pansoti (little fluffy pillows filled with squash), and carciofi Romani. Cannot go wrong with any of these - it depends if you're in the mood for raw fish, pasta, or a salad. For entrees red snapper is quite nice and the sauce is superb, but my favorite is the Dover sole (big enough for two) with meneire sauce and crispy capers. The prime ribeye is also fantastic! For sides, get the farro, pommes frites, and silken potatoes. For dessert, you must get the soufflé - you can choose any flavor and any sauce you want! read more

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My wife and I attended a Christmas party at Tony's. This was my first time to experience Tony's since they relocated. Even though it was a large party in a private room the food and service was amazing. I had the filet, which was cooked perfectly. It was one of the most incredible steaks I have ever eaten. I highly recommend Tony's! My wife and I will definitely be back! read more

The food was very good. The service was outstanding. Next level. It made the meal.

Food is not indicative of fine dining; poor quality and preparation. Many other restaurants in town have far superior food and service. Papa's steakhouse on Westheimer is far superior in all ways and is different type food. Tony's should be closed at lunch as never more than 4 tables. Sunday should only have a brunch. Happy hour is needed with a different menu and more casual service in bar - Tony's has tried in past and tried to make it more like fine dining. Tony's is stuck in the past and diners are different today read more

I will say. Me and my girlfriend were not entirely impressed with this resturant. I think i had ordered some pasta that was paired with lamb meat. It was delicious! 8/10 And my Girlfriend had gotten , some tortellini? it was alright to be fair. 6.5/10 Aside from the decent food. The restaurant was very nice, active chatter-ful atmosphere. However me and my girlfriend were not so pleased with our server/ service. Not so attentive to my date at all, completely ignored her request and only listened to me. She expressed this to me after we had left so we could at least try to enjoy the meal/ (First Time Experience at Tony's ) We were glad to have our spirits brought back up by the owners wife who greeted our table. Fortunately we have decided we will only come back here when we have dire reason. That said. It will be a while. Thank you Tony's for a not entirely spectacular, but very Fine Dining Evening. -Santangelo Balli Gonzales read more

Good food- timeless Service- can't beat it Ambiance- modern, has changed with the times and never too loud read more

Our first visit to Tony's, started out a little rough; however, they made up not having our table ready by providing free wine from the bar. We ordered fillets and they were cooked to perfection. For sides we had brussel sprouts and potatoes all were tasty. We had banana fosters prepared table side. We were surprised that it was only ice cream and bananas and no cake - it was 50 each so way too expensive. The dining room was extremely loud and dated - they could use a remodel. The patrons seemed to all know the owner who happened to be sitting next to us celebrating her birthday. The place was packed - overall a good experience but a little pricy. It would not rank in my top 5 steak or Italian restaurants. read more

Tony's is a gem to Houstonians. It's not my favorite restaurant or cuisine but it's a classic, upscale Houston fancy restaurant with history, even though this is the newest incarnation. Expect a pretty buttoned up set of business diners, ladies who lunch, regulars and those celebrating something special. Food is very good and beautifully served. Personally, I love their salads and fish. And bread. Service is very professional and attentive. Years ago we used to come for an occasional happy hour. I'd like to try that again since they seem to have upgraded the bar menu. It's a must for every Houstonian to go to at some point and experience the institution. read more

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Attended a small wedding for friends at Tony's last month. We had the best time! Although Tony's is a fancy, Michelin rated restaurant, the staff made our 6 and 8 year old children feel just as welcome. The wine and bubbly selections were fantastic, and our waiter brought Shirley Temples in fancy glasses for the kids. The staff put on quite the show delivering a parade of several large platters of the flaming salt crusted red snapper; a dish not to be missed. The steaks were delicious, and the Parmesan risotto was truly transcendental. Best I've ever had. Don't miss the desserts. They all sounded delicious, but the goblet of pink cloud cotton candy served with a sparkler was so fun. This place loves fire and putting on a show! If you have a special occasion coming up, Tony's should be at the top of your list. (Sorry about the sideways pictures. Had to take screen shots from a video). read more

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Another great experience with Tony's! I am so happy this place still here in Houston. I always love this place and especially the restaurant week! You can get to enjoy from appetizer to desert with smaller portions. The food was as great as it was and the service was even better! This is always one of my favorite place in Houston! read more

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Great upscale restaurant. Went to the one in the Greenway Plaza area. Meal was spot on and super well plated. Started with lobster bisque. It was good but not great. The main was an ahi poke dish, great tasting and looking dish. Finished with a Affogato, they added Dr. Pepper, never seen this in an Affogato but tasted great. Valet service as you pull up, not sure where you would park without it. Service is great from the moment you walk in. Never felt neglected if anything you are over served. Had a few people checking in us. Expect to spend some money, but worth it. read more

Tony's - Ahí Poke - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

While this restaurant doesn't have vegan restaurants, the main chef is vegan and made special items for me :) Tony's is a very elegant and quaint restaurant. It has been in Houston for many decades and is a "must try". I loved that the owner's wife came by and spoke to every table, making each of us feel welcomed. The service is absolutely phenomenal and the food was cooked perfectly. Everything had so much flavor and was extremely tasty. I would definitely recommend for a date night or anniversary! read more

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It's been a while since we have gone to Tony's so we were excited to go for dinner with friends on Friday night. Whenever we go we prefer to sit in the bar over the main dining space. It always feels a little less stiff and more laid back. I do sometimes find that the live music in the bar makes it difficult to hear your dining companions but the live singing was happening in the main dining room on this occasion which made it the perfect volume. We were seated immediately upon arrival and our cocktails appeared as if by magic almost immediately after we ordered them. Our table split the black truffle risotto and the spaghetti al limone to start and they were both excellent. Sometimes truffles don't taste very "truffle-y" but these did not disappoint. The spaghetti was perfectly al dente and had a beautiful sharp lemon flavor. I had the insalata treviso to start which was nice and light and when I couldn't decide between two pastas for my main course, our waiter offered to make a duo of them for me. Both pastas were great, but the tagliarini with yellow pomodoro was a standout for me, simple but delicious. Love that this classic Houston restaurant is still as great as it ever was. read more

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Smoothest curbside pickup ever and the food travels very well too. I placed my order online over the weekend to pick up on Tuesday at 6:30PM and paid online as well. Rolled into the valet parking roundabout a couple minutes before my pickup time, rolled down my window, said my name, and rolled out. The drive home was about 25 minutes and the food was still superb and warm. My crescent island duck was *perfect* except that it was missing the black rice entirely. Luckily I had ordered a side of mac and cheese, which was average on taste but a huge portion. The boyfriend shared a bite of his 55 day aged ribeye and it was dang good and juicy! Also a huge portion and cooked to medium rare perfection. We were even given some complimentary biscotti (regular, chocolate, and tricolor) in two cute little baggies, so 6 pieces total. I ate 4 after dinner and will likely have the last 2 for breakfast tomorrow. Tony's is overall pretty standard, but very impressive nonetheless. Will have to return when I run out of biscotti ;) read more

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Very top notch fine dining spot in Houston. The service was first class, the food was fantastic. The potatoes are probably the most delicious I've ever had my taste buds on. The steak was melt in your mouth The pasta had ample amounts of crab in it Well worth it on our a date night out FYI, valet parking only, and they only take cash. I had to run to the convenience store across the street to pull cash from an atm. read more

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I forgot we had been here a few years ago. The service was fantastic, all the waiters and staff were very attentive. You couldn't take a sip of water before someone was at your table refilling it. The manager came by and welcomed us in. The interior of the place is really old and outdated. We ordered the ahi tuna for our appetizer, it was good but nothing wow about it. I ordered the sea bass as my dinner and it was delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and Had great flavors. The chocolate soufflé was really light and airy. My husband loved his lemon tart as well. Overall it was good, but not my favorite place. read more

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We went there for an anniversary celebration, it was great , the food was really good , yes it can be pricy but it's worth it!!! Although the service was great I do wish that I could had gone on a weekend they have live music but you have to do some research before going. I do recommend the valet parking too it's not that expensive. Although I am still impressed even though the reviews are not that high it's a great restaurant to try out !!! read more

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We were so excited to this place for so long, but unfortunately, we didn't even get to try out the food here. We made a reservation and got seated at our table. We waited there for 30 full minutes, yes, we watched the clock and no server or anyone even attempted to come to our table. We've never had to experience sitting and looking at every waiter pass our table, even some seeing that we've been just sitting there staring for someone to even attempt to ask us anything. Some just blatantly walk by with no eye contact. Nope, nothing. We were totally ignored and couldn't even get one single person to our table. Unfortunately this left such a bad impression on us, we will not even go back to try it nor recommend. Unfortunate. read more

I went here recently and was shocked that after 30yrs, nothing had changed, and the place looked very outdated as opposed to retro. The service was low energy and no better than at Olive Gargen. The majority of clientele was either old money there to be seen or younger people celebrating something. They also have this pheasant dish that permeates the entire restaurant with a horrible smell; all the tables around us though it was a gas leak. Very disappointing that they cannot do more with such prime real estate! read more

The best. The best service, ambiance, and food. The pulpo (octopus) appetizer is amazing. The salmon is so perfectly prepared. This sounds crazy, but get the brussel sprouts as a side dish, they are so so good. All the soufflés are delicious and now they have fun cotton candy! Love it! read more

Tony's - Octopus appetizer - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Tony's took us back to the old school fine dining days where the service and food mattered more than the niche atmosphere and Instagram moments. Every staff member was so attentive but not overbearing. Our server, Ramon, was pleasant and patient while we took our time with each course. The wine manager had fun with us and let us try a few wines before settling on our dinner glass. And the food! Everything was so delicious. Our dishes came out in a timely fashion but not rushed. We came early, we listened to live music, and we enjoyed each other's company. You can tell by the clientele that it's an old gem of Houston. It was a lovely date night. Definitely deserves far more than its current Yelp rating. read more

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This is a very upscale restaurant. My experience was great from the moment I drove into the parking lot. The valet team was extremely friendly. The host greeted me and made me feel welcomed. Our waiter was very attentive. The food was fresh and seasoned well. Chef Kate did an amazing job. The food was so good I forgot to take pictures of my meal. read more

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Fine Dining in the upper Kirby / Midtown area. Quiet, dim light ambiance, dress code, upscale, making reservations is recommended. Ordered the Snapper which came with this wine sauce that was delicious with a side of grilled broccoli. The taste of the food wasn't exactly "giving Italy" but it was seasoned to perfection, I must say. I would definitely come back to try more in the menu. read more

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Sometimes the word superb can become underrated, especially when you absolutely LOVE a place like Tony's. The service is superb. The food is superb. The atmosphere is superb on the next level above amazing. I've lost track on what level we are on, so let's just go with amazing. We were taken here by a client who knows I can be a little picky sometimes. I let my guard down and embraced this wonderful establishment with open arms. We were promptly greeted and immediately seated which is always a plus when your stomach is growling. I decided to be brave and try the zucchini soup to start with. Yum! Such a pleasant surprise. Before I began to download this new recipe on Pinterest to try at home, these wonderful slices of bread were served. I could've had this and the soup for my entire meal since it was so filling, but alas, I didn't drive this far to become a quitter. For the finale, I had the sliced prime tenderloin that practically melted in my mouth. I almost forgot to take a picture before diving in and took a moment to reflect that there were times we actually just ate our food. The desserts came passing by and as delectable as they looked, I reminded myself that I did not indeed wear stretchy pants to "make room" for those delicious treats. I am hoping next time that I can find a roomier outfit that fits the dress code and indulge on something sugary. Overall, it was a wonderful experience overall and I'm truly looking forward to dining with them again...but with stretchy pants! read more

Tony's - Sliced prime tenderloin - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious food. Service staff is great, especially Marcus.Very attentive. Beautiful bar area. Very comfortable place to enjoy fine dining. Enjoyed talking with Chef Kate. read more

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My husband and I wanted to love Tony's so badly. We are avid foodies and love trying different tasting menus around Houston. Unfortunately, this one was disappointing. I don't want to leave out the positives because this restaurant did have some very good points. I will begin with those. Pros: The service at the beginning was slow, but after we ordered, our waiter and the rest of the staff was extremely attentive. The wine pairings were wonderful. The atmosphere was lovely and some of the dishes I saw coming to other tables were amazing presentations. The chef personally came out at the beginning of our meal and was very warm and engaging. The valet service was inexpensive and quick. Cons: We ordered the seven course tasting menu with the basic wine pairing. We were having trouble figuring out the menu based on how the courses were listed and asked one of the staff members to explain it to us. Basically, what we were told was that the main course and the pasta dish had two available options to choose from and everything else was set on the menu. They did not inform us that one of the pasta options (truffles) was an additional $150 per person added onto the $175 per person for the tasting menu plus the $55/person wine pairing. I will say that there were different prices listed next to some of the dishes, but they also had a heading at the top of the menu stating that some of the options were available a la carte, so my husband and I assumed those prices were only listed for those that did not order the entire tasting menu. The first four courses were very good, but not anything mind blowing. The fifth course, (the lobster in the mung bean sauce) was so fishy and foul tasting that my husband became physically ill and we had to skip the last two courses and have them packed up to go. We were also not informed that one of the main course options (which my husband chose) was an additional fee. We did not get our last two wine pairings because we had to leave, and we still left paying almost $800 for this meal. We may have just encountered a fluke, but I don't think we will be back. The quality of the food just does not justify the prices they charge. read more

Tony's - Baby Maine Lobster in mung bean sauce - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas