I will recommend making a reservation! Very nice and upscale restaurant. Lovely ambience. The food is yummy and tasty sometime some upscale restaurants do not really have nice food ! Which is sad but not this one . Not so affordable lol . Customer is awesome read more

Tony's - Can't remember lol - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tony's had extraordinary food and great wine pairing recommendations to go along with it. I went for Houston restaurant week to try the butternut squash pasta and the ahi tuna crab napolean. I had the wine specialist come to the table to have us try a couple of wines to compliment our dish. The service was average, but the atmosphere and food was wonderful. I don't think I would come here regularly due to the pricing point, but I would recommend coming here for a special celebration or if you have money to blow. I can tell the quality of the food was up to par along with the flavors that came with it. I didn't think I would be impressed but I could understand why everyone was raving about this restaurant. For those who are on a budget but want to try new places, Houston restaurant week gave me a $20 meal at one esquisite place. I recommend you guys to try it!! read more

Tony's - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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So Tony's is a well known restaurant and this location has been open for about 53 years said the "Captain" on the floor that night.. Upon entering, I was greeted by the friendly hosted and she opened the door for me and asked me what my reservation was under. I was the first to arrive and I was seated immediately. Let me add how awesome that is for restaurants to accommodate that gesture because most will not seat you until "half" of your party arrives so kudos to Tony's on that part. Service: The moment I sat down I was greeted soon after by the "Captain" on the floor that night, Mark. He was resourceful and he was attentive. I was confused how that worked because he wasn't our waiter but he was there for 95% of our service. Meal: We ordered the Butternut squash pasta, Filet mignon, Fettuccine, Branzino all mugnaia, and a side of truffle Mac n cheese. Butternut squash-2/5, I'm not sure if pasta is supposed to taste sweet but it tasted like they had sugar or candy inside the pasta and it was not appetizing at all. The size of this portion is SMALL by the way. You can order the bigger portion but the bigger portion is still small, so I can't even imagine what the small portion looks like. It's about 3-4 bites. It's more of a kid's portion to me. Filet Mignon: I didn't try this, my friends ordered this but they said the steak was delicious! Branzino all mugnaia:3/5, it was decent the Branzino looked like a piece of bread when it was first presented. It wasn't spectacular so I wouldn't order this again, but it didn't taste bad. Fettuccine: 3/5, the portion was small, the sauce seemed too overwhelming for me. Truffle Mac n cheese: 4/5, it was yummy but the portion is also small. Most restaurants do a family size portion for sides and this one looked like it could only be for one person. All in all.. food was decent, portions suck but willing to try again. read more

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An incredible experience to share with my family for my mother's birthday. The service was professional and exceptional from the beginning; from the valet to the seating, through the meals and at the end. Food and drinks were all excellent as well, we had such an experience with the dishes. Cocktails were incredible as was the desserts. We specifically chose Tony's for the diverse and high quality food and we certainly not disappointed! read more

Tony's - Tuxedo Dessert - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Thoroughly enjoyed dinner at Tony's. The food was uniformly delicious throughout, the service excellent and wine selection very strong. We visited during Houston restaurant week and added some premiums for a great meal. $220 for two of us including cocktails and wine. read more

Food is always 100%; but occasionally the portions are smaller than what I would expect. Food is super expensive these days and running that place is not cheap. The service is great; although sometimes can be too much server attention. read more

We've been meaning to try this place. We tied our anniversary with Houston Restaurant Week and they did not disappoint. First, the service was phenomenal. Second, the food was out of this world. They heard us talking about our anniversary and surprised us with a sparkler and cotton candy. So so great. It's a must in Houston. read more

Tony's - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came for restaurant week and this year food tasted so much better than last. What I didn't care for was all the extra charges they have if you want pasta truffle or fettuccine and extra for dessert. I just feel that not right. read more

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I order Tony's catering for Thanksgiving every year, and it's always so amazing! It takes the pressure and work off to cook for my family, and everyone is happy. Tony's has their system for ordering down pat! My husband and I love dining here whenever we can. They always have the freshest truffle! An 'off-menu' item, the beef wellington, is our favorite to order. Be sure to call in advance if you know you want it! They usually need at least 48hrs if you want the beef wellington. read more

This was my first time dining at Tony's. I had been meaning to come here for quite some time. It has a special place in Houston because it is an hommage to surviving the oil and gas bust of the 80's. We decided to come here to try out the HRW 2017 menu. I checked the menu online and was really excited to try the Umbrian truffle risotto for the first course and I had my eyes set on the prime truffled filet for the main course. Once I arrived, I got inside and told the hostess about my reservation and she informed me that I was the first of the party to arrive. She then proceeded to take me to the dining area which I thought was absolutely beautiful. Being that it was my first time, I did not realize how intimate the seating can be for two so I asked them to rearrange the dining table for me and my dining companion as we are close friends but did not want to feel uncomfortable seated so closely to each other. Few minutes go by and then she arrives. Now that we are seated at the freshly set dinner table, the onslaught of servers, managers, busboys, and apparently a table captain started. All of this might have been greatly appreciated if they knew what was going on. One of my biggest pet peeves is when you go to a fine dining establishment and you have to wait and wait and wait to get someone to take your order. Over here, one of the first people to come to our table asked us if we would like sparkling water, or if regular was fine. We requested that we get sparkling, but it never came. And my friend had ordered a pimm's cup which tasted so sweet that she couldn't fathom another sip of it. This was around 7:15. We waited. And then we waited. Until the ice had completely melted in the glass. At this point it was 7:40 and we had to flag down someone to get our order. We requested that we speak to the manager at this point. Someone came who was not the manager but was in a suit. He did not apologize but instead asked if we would like to order. I had to contain myself because how was he possibly expecting us to order without ever getting a menu. Are people supposed to learn the entire menu before they go to a restaurant these days? I have never felt so confused and angry before. Then came another man in a suit who must have been the manager but again no apology and no need for introductions or any kind of niceties. He started boasting about how great certain items on the menu are and what we should try from the HRW menu that comes almost identical to the one on their regular menu. By this point, I had lost all interest in trying out different things and had forgotten what I wanted to order so I just went ahead and ordered whatever seemed appetizing by the time the "captain" arrived. For the first course, I ordered the pansoti. This dish itself is worthy of five stars and is the only reason why this place doesn't get a 1 star review. I could eat this every single day of my life and become and be happy with it. It's their in house prepared ravioli that is delicately stuffed with squash, parmesan puff, and sage essence. I am not sure if there was truffle used in the preparation of this pasta dish but it was so aromatic and light and filling all at once. I was suddenly in a good mood and beginning to forget about the 40 minute ordeal of not being able to place my order. For my second course, I ordered the snapper. It was fine. A bit overcooked in my opinion but nothing that I would have sent back. The crust on the fish was a little spongy and again nothing that was awful but it was just another minor set back in a series of setbacks where everything is supposed to fabulous. What really brought everything down to a bad experience altogether was the panna cotta which was supposed to have Tahitian vanilla bean. I am not sure what a Tahitian vanilla bean is supposed to taste like but this to me tasted like volcanic ash. It was repugnant and completely took over the entire dish that I couldn't have more than two bites. The cappuccino that I requested was an excellent palate cleanser. Will I come back again? Not on my own volition. I am not going to turn it down if someone asks me to come but maybe if I come without great expectations I would not be disappointed. Since I loved their pasta, maybe I'll come back and try that. As Julia Child said, "How can a nation be great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?" Thankfully, this was not a problem at Tony's. If for nothing, I will be back for their floral bread basket. read more

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As usual, excellent food, impeccable service and great ambience. Sea bass was well-seasoned and very fresh. The tenderloin literally melt in your mouth. Desserts were heavenly especially the souffel. read more

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Stone crab claw, seafood plateau, fettuccine, risotto alle vongole, Colorado lamb chops, perigord black truffle w tagliarini, and soufflés. Everything was worth it except the stone crab claw. The lamb chops were delicious - juicy medium rare without the juice bleeding out when cutting into it! read more

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Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. The food was great and first class service from beginning to the end of your meal.

I have been wanting to try this place forever and I finally did! Valet is free but make sure you tip because that is the considerate thing to do. Service is spectacular! This place is somewhere you want to celebrate something or someone special. It's classy and romantic. The lobster bisque is the best I have ever had. The bread service is delightful. I got full just from the bread, so go easy on it. My main course was the snapper topped with crab meat which was ok, it lacked flavor to me. The flourless chocolate cake was good but very sweet. Overall, I enjoyed Tony's and plan on coming back. read more

Tony's - Snapper with crabmeat - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very elegant and pretty presentation. The taste was wonderful. We almost tried everything on the menu and everything was impressive. The most impressive thing was actually the ginormous soufflé! Crazy big but very fluffy and melts quickly in the mouth. They make you feel very special with their classy service. Dress up nicely when you go there. read more

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The experience at Tony's was ok. To be honest may be based on the price I was expecting something espectacular and wasn't the case. The food was just good, which is not bad but don't match with $$$$. Light - it was very bright so be careful with your makeup Music was perfect Attention was also great, but too much. We were asked if we need something every 5 min by 2 different ppl. Beverage: I can't understand why they have the wine menu in 2 parts (both the same) but one with all wines above $75 and the other with wines under $75, like they can't mix or so... not sure what's the goal but doesn't seems to be good (for me). We ordered a wine recommended by them that was under $75 and it was extremely acidic and dry but I guess that's our bad. About the FOOD: the Burrata was literally the saddest plate ever regarding flavor and portion, it comes with very tiny drops of age balsamic that is hard to try (assumed then it was only garnish)... the seafood bisque was good. For main course my hubby ordered the Hen, that was ok too, but again, nothing memorable at all and I ordered 3 course menu as I was trying to try it all!! - Halibut just simple and well cooked but the sauce was completely unnecessary, however it comes with a small portion of fennel pure that was great! -Paccheri - (pasta) that was ok, - The lamb, that one was delicious But again, nothing to say, I'll be back... The ambience of the restaurant was very "fancy old school" but nothing to feel uncomfortable. Portion size was ok Again it was just ok and based on price I was expecting amazing, unfortunately it wasn't read more

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What a gem! Amazing customer service from everyone. I asked to move two more times from my first seating since the cold air in the main entry dining area seemed to blow in and hit me at each table I sat at. They were all so pleasant about my request. I do like that everyone works as a team on serving the tables. The food was delicious and not one thing was missed. The wine choices were great. I would recommend to be seated by the bar or far away from the front door draft. Side by side seating for two was cute if you prefer that. read more

Tony's - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tony's is an institution. Only been here once for a late lunch, and it was amazing. I had a lobster bisque. To be totally honest, I could've done without the excess white wine, but the flavor was amazing and the experience like no other. The host and servers were very seasoned and treated us like so. The desserts are to die for! I work on the building next to the establishment and they had a lunch special that was totally worth it, so make sure to take advantage of it. The only complaint is that the food took a little longer than expected, but who cares. The experience and the desserts made up for the wait. read more

Caveat: Tony's isn't really my kind of place - I live in Montrose and prefer a more modern ambiance / dining experience. However, family friends in town for graduation picked the place, and the group included my 2 daughters (9 & 11). Food was fine, but I did not enjoy the experience. First - poor expectations setting. In response to pasta orders (several of us aren't big meat eaters), the waiter kept saying it was "appetizer portion" and would we like that or a double appetizer portion...? Well a double portion sounded a little piggy to me, so I went with an appetizer portion of the mushroom gnocchi. The gnocchi were tasty - but "appetizer portion" is 4 little gnocchi on a plate, covered by a morel mushroom and a slice of truffle. I wasn't really hungry, so it really was fine, but I just felt the wait staff did not properly set expectations with us for us to make the best dining decisions. Second: No common sense. I ordered buttered noodles and spaghetti + marinara for my kids. The portion of spaghetti & marinara was fine for one of my kids, but the portion of buttered noodles for the other was basically 1-2 forkfuls... for what was clearly dinner! And they ARGUED with me that pasta is always "appetizer sized" when it comes out. I was floored that this place uses no common sense. Would they serve that portion to their own kids and call it dinner? And really - they probably billed $10 for spaghetti & butter, when it only cost them 10 cents (the friends paid). They sent out a little plate with a little spoonful of risotto on it. Tasty but so random. I guess this is their thing, but it confused me. TLDR: Food is fine, but dining experience caters to a certain kind of guest and cannot / will not flex to meet a more casual dining experience. read more

Aight, I had to sit on this review for a couple days and decide how I really felt. The more I thought about it, the more I was disappointed, mainly with the service of our waiter. The hostess was welcoming, the water guy kept our glasses filled, the piano man stopped by the table to take requests ... event the patrons at the bar and fellow diners were all in good spirits. Watching the elderly couple dance was the highlight of my week. I know, adorbs! But our server never introduced his name, never went over any other specials, he didn't even ask us if we were ready to order. He hastily approached one of our tablemates - to her surprise - and began taking her order before any of us could look up from our menus and realize what was going on. I understand there's a rush in turning the tables during this busy promo - especially on a Friday evening, but it made no sense this particular instance considering the bar area cleared out and they weren't seating any more people. (Yeah, he was rushing us in the bar area.) We also had to ask for the wine list (nbd), the initial bottle my date wanted was no more (again, nbd), but the server didn't have any recommendations. C'mon ... this is TONY'S! The great thing about Houston Restaurant Weeks is that 1) summer is usually restaurants' slowest season, so bringing in diners is a plus. 2) It's for a great cause, with $5 of each HRW meal going directly to the Houston Food Bank and 3) You get to try a bunch of awesome restaurants for a great deal. So I'm not hatin' on HRW. I'm just disappointed how our specific experience was managed. ...So if you DO decide to dine here for HRW, just be warned at the possibility of something like this occurring. (My gf dined there the following day and had a very similar experience.) I'm not a snob - by any means - when it comes service, but this was a bit much. It's like, "step it up. This is Tony's." Anyhow, despite this, I'd come back to Tony's ... buuuuut for a more typical experience outside any dining promo. Maybe a weeknight, too. Oh, and the food? I enjoyed the starters, raviolini and risotto, but the chicken entree, I would never order again. read more

Truffles. That elusive ingredient that can transform an already excellent dish to another plane. Rich, earthy, musky, rare and delicious. We were having a craving for truffles, so we went to the place we knew would be offering them: Tony's. Tony's is the iconic Houston fine dining restaurant. It has been the preferred destination for the city's glitterati for many years, but some foodies grumbled that the cuisine was too staid, too traditional, too boring. In our experience, nothing could be farther from the truth. My guess is that these foodies have never dined at Tony's, and that is their loss. Tony Vallone is a master restaurateur, and he periodically reinvents the restaurant, making it fresh and new, but never gets caught up in the fly-by-night trends that tempt the less savvy host. And the Vallone touch is evident on every plate that exits the kitchen... this attention to detail is a key that separates Tony's from Houston's other fine dining establishments. The latest incarnation of Tony's resides at the beautiful Richmond and Timmons location that Tony's occupied after decades on Post Oak. Built from the ground up to Tony Vallone's exacting specifications, this dramatic setting was the backdrop for our truffle degustation. Executive Chef Francesco Casetta's kitchen is firing on all cylinders, and created a variety of dishes that flowed together like movements in a symphony. Several featured the ethereal truffle as an ingredient. We started with a simple Tortelloni Bolognese - housemade pasta stuffed with three cheeses and draped in Tony's superb bolognese meat sauce. The flavors are bold yet smooth, and this dish warmed up our senses for the upcoming courses. Next was my favorite appetizer - Paglia e Fieno. A deceptively simple dish featuring fresh ribbons of green and white tagliatelle, drizzled with a light cream sauce and accented with thin slices of fresh black truffles. Simple and superlative. We then tried something more exotic - Tagliarini with Sicilian Sea Urchin. Smooth strands of tagliarini were tossed in a light creamy sauce of pinot grigio and alba mushrooms, and mixed with chunks of sea urchin. The dish was surprisingly spicy; the heat was balanced by the creamy pasta. It was something we'd never experienced before, but would gladly order again. Our final appetizer is one we can rarely pass up at Tony's - the Japanese-influenced Ribbons and Squares. Fresh, sushi-grade blue fin tuna prepared two ways: perfect thumb-sized cubes, and thin, pasta-like ribbons formed into a cylindrical shape. The tuna is accented with fresh avocado puree and a tangy soy-lime vinaigrette. We love sushi, and the balance of this dish speaks to a bright future if the Vallones ever decide to open a sushi bar. After these delicious entrees, it was time for the main course. More truffles were called for, so we ordered the rich Stuffed Truffled Filet of Beef. This may be the best steak in the city - a large, thick filet of USDA Prime beef, naturally aged for 40 days, and stuffed with black truffle butter. The truffle flavor infuses the beef, and the combination is greater than the sum of the parts. On the side we asked for the oven-roasted truffled potatoes and the decadent truffled macaroni & cheese. These side dishes accented the steak very nicely, and we were awash in the aroma and flavor of truffles. We barely had room for dessert, but missing the souffle at Tony's seems like a crime. This time we selected the rich bananas foster souffle, which was a delightful finish to an unforgettable meal. Sadly, my waistline won't tolerate a meal like this every day, but I'll be looking forward to the next gastronomical adventure at Tony's. The restaurant never disappoints. read more

Tony's - Lunch - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was skeptical when I first arrived. It was only rated 3.5 stars. Everyone dressed up so make sure you overdress than underdress. We ordered quail legs for appetizer, snapped with crab lumps for main fish and a chocolate desert to top it off. Food was honestly really good. Exceeded my expectations of a regular Italian restaurant. Definitely a place where I'd come back just to come eat. Portions were a bit smaller but that is to be expected for any fancy restaurants. Reservation had to be made. All the food that were ordered and shared at our table were delicious. Restaurant itself was busy but waiters were helpful for the most part. For sure I would come back! read more

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Tony's is a truly memorable and fine dining experience. My husband and I enjoyed such a wonderful dinner this evening. Aside from an incredibly elegant setting, the food was amazing. I cannot suggest the pork chop enough. We love Tony's and will continue to keep it as our go to place for special occasions! Thank you to all of the Tony's staff for making every visit a special one. read more

Service is the best in Houston. Gumbo has huge and lots of crabmeat. Salmon is cooked perfectly and served with a beautiful salad with avocado, pine nuts and grapefruit. Impeccable! Can't wait to go back and try dessert. read more

Absolutely impeccable service! Classy restaurant & delicious food! A real dining experience! 5 stars & best fine dining in Houston.

I totally spaced doing my review of Tony's. My husband, myself, and another couple went here for a special occasion a few months back as I had been dying to try the legendary Tony's. I will probably never go here again. The food was less than memorable. One of my friends actually had to send their pork chop back because it was dry and flavorless, not to mention tiny! You can get a million times better chop at Perry's. The most upsetting part of everything for me, was I wanted to go specifically for the truffle soufflé. When it was brought out the server who was portioning it to me and the other guests, dropped my friends portion on the table over his silverware, then picked it up and STILL served it to him! When I told the lead server what happened he said, "that's ok I'm about to make up for it by shaving fresh truffle on top". I kid you not. My jaw hit the floor. I. Was. Appalled. While the soufflé was admittedly delicious and the best part of the meal, the rest of the experience was equal to the dropping of the soufflé portion. Rude bartender in the bar too. My friend also felt like he was mocked by the valets for driving a Mazda. I guess we just weren't looking rich enough to be treated like the other guests? read more

We went here for Houston restaurant weeks. This is one of the best deals during HRW. I opted for the short rib ravioli (which I could have eaten for all three courses), follow-ed by the steak, and then the blueberry dessert. Everything was awesome, Service was on point. Wine list is extensive in selection and price. You can surprisingly get a reasonably priced bottle of wine. They do also have a nice liquor selection with bourbon and vodka. Service is not rushed. You are seated and after a while they ask you if you are ready to take a look at the menu. A nice touch as long you not the type of person who is super impatient. Food came out at a nice pace. They also brought out a giant heap of cotton candy for my birthday. read more

A wonderful experience at Tony's! After seeing the mass of five- and one-star reviews on Yelp, I'm so glad to say I'm definitely in the five-star camp! The service was flawless. Period. From our welcome at the door to service throughout the meal, service was perfect. I'd generally describe the food as traditional and well executed. A few of our favorites: -Pappardelle bolognese - Perfectly cooked al dente pasta and flavorful meat sauce. Very good. -White truffle souffle - So unique! Light and fluffy with a delightful truffle flavor. As you'll see from my rave about the chocolate souffle below, Tony's knows how to do souffles. -Branzino - It's covered in an olive oil and lemon sauce, and, without this sauce, it would have been a bit dry but was wonderful with. -Chocolate souffle - OMG. So amazing; it's a must-have. The small is perfect for two people to split, and they offered to make any kind of dessert chocolate we wanted, but, of course, we opted for chocolate. An excellent experience! For the $$$$ price, it's definitely a special occasion go-to. read more

This place is completely underrated on Yelp (in my not-so-humble native New Yorker opinion). I tasked my boyfriend with finding me gourmet food that was not a steakhouse in Houston for my birthday. Boy did he rise to the occasion in finding this place. When we pulled up we saw a Rolls Royce, Bentley, and 3 Mercedes, so I knew immediately the kind of crowd that would be inside. Luckily, they had told us the strict dress code when making the reservation, so we were ready to go. We valeted the car, and walked inside and the restaurant was absolutely beautiful. Atmosphere (5) for sure. We were seated in a small table in the corner that was so far from another table that it almost felt like our own little section. I really appreciated that layout. Onto the food/drinks...we had scoped the menu before coming, so I was already super excited: Cracker/bread starter (3) - This was waiting for us as we came in, and I wasn't a huge fan of most of the crackers, but I'm a bread gal, so this didn't come as much of a surprise. It was nice to have something right away Cocktail list - It has no prices...Maybe it's just me but I found that super odd. I'm not writing you a blank check for a cocktail no matter how much I have in my wallet, but my boyfriend really liked his drink and it was I believe $14 when the bill came, so not completely insane. Wine list (4) - Extensive with Italian options that unfortunately I knew nothing about, so I picked a less expensive Napa Cab. They had a wide range of price options, which I appreciated, and I think most wallets can find something here for you. For appetizers we got: tonno crudo (5) and mediterranean langoustine (5) - NOMS. Tonno crudo was a very sizable portion of tuna in a simple glaze, but it was simply delicious. My langoustines were simply broiled, but they were unreal. They came right out of the shell and were mouthwateringly good. They came 2 split open for 4 halves, and I would've licked the plate if that wouldn't have been frowned upon. Around this time they brought out the real bread, and OMG get the focaccia. I don't care if you don't even like focaccia (is that even possible?), but seriously you must give it a try. We may have asked for seconds.... Dinner: Center cut filet (truffled prime) (5) and mediterranean branzino (4). My boyfriend's filet came with truffled mashed potatoes that the waiter also offered to let me try, but I just stole some of my boyfriend's and WOW. If you like truffle, you must get this dish. the filet was as good as Pappa's - and that's saying something. The branzino was totally fileted, which I loved. I did wish the fish had a little more "pop" to it in order to be a 5, but I really enjoyed it, especially since it's harder to find this dish in Houston. Sides - creamed spinach (5) & truffled mac (5). These are both worth getting. I loved them, and I'd definitely get them again. Their mac is certainly top notch. Dessert we tried the famous chocolate souffle. Honestly it was a 3 for me. I just don't think I'm a souffle person though. It was soft and the presentation was great, but it was just very airy and doughy and I like my chocolate fudgey and dense like mousse. At $15 a person, this was too steep to repeat but worth trying for sure if you're into souffles. I can't wait to return, so I highly suggest you save up and give this place a try. read more

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Heyyyyyy! YO, TONY! This place is legit. It's classy and tasty, which happen to be two of my most flavor-rous things ;) Mostly Everything is five star here, especially the service. Erick..Eric..Erik....not sure on the spelling, was the captain of our table and he ran that ship right into fun-time deliciousness! To start: cocktail of Aperol and prosecco (my apologies for not recalling the actual name). Aperol is bitter, so if that's not your thing, please take note. For me, this cocktail was delightful. Commence HRW menu. Pansoti- Say what? Stop! You are too much! It's pillows of squash ravioli covered with a creamy sage blanket of love....NOT KIDDING! For real. Menu items like this are why people dine out. Salmon-it was ok. No mental cartwheels on this one (sorry, Tony!) Chocolate tuxedo cake- Oy. Rich....how a restaurant likes it's patrons. Things I bargained with my friends to let me taste: Tonno crudo- This should be enjoyed on the deck of a yacht. Thank you, tuna, for being caught! Italian summer truffles (the risotto)- Truffles smell like old feet. It's the truth. I still took a bite and I'm glad I did! Truffle shuffle all day long! Chocolate AND grand marnier souffle-the chocolate is great if you are dehydrated because one bite and you'll be thirsty! Chug a lug on that H2O! GM souffle..I LOVE YOU! Light and perfect :) Tony's, the skinny: The food is appetizing, but what I loved (even from the start of my 3 hour tenure here) was the service. It's an event place. Life is an event, so it should be celebrated, and Tony's gets that. PS- They have a gigantic salted fish that they light ON FIRE! Definitely something to see as is the server chiseling away on it before plating. read more

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Our first HRW of this year and we've always wanted to try the Houston staple, Tony's. The decor was elegant, the service was impeccable from the moment you set foot through the glass doors, and the food selection was both unique and near perfection. Highlights: -impeccable service -no rush from wait staff -entree presentation -summer truffle soufflé -made to order chocolate soufflé -anything soufflé! Areas for improvement: -$68 for 55 day dry aged ribeye....good not great especially at the price. I would've appreciated a little more char to the edges and a warmer temperature. Favorite cut still goes to Killens steakhouse in pearland -built in 20% gratuity for two. maybe this is a HRW thing? Tips: -order your soufflé ahead of time -dress code is enforced (coat gentlemen) -did I say order the soufflé?? Otherwise, get ready to pay top dollar but know that you're truly getting a dining experience. This place has been around for a reason ;) read more

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Tony's is amazing. If you want a fine dining experience to remember this is the place. It's also a place that if you need to check the prices you shouldn't be there. Yes, it's expensive. The food, ambiance and service are top notch. So the reason we go to dinner, to eat! So I will talk about that. The bread sticks and bread to start with the black salted butter is a great start! Delicious. The drinks are very very good! They are one of, if not the only place in town that always has A5 Kobe on the menu. We had 3 ounces to start. My mom had never tried it before. If you haven't and don't mind dropping the cash for it you must try it!! We also had Fois gras, another delicacy. Both cooked perfect!! For the main course we had the salt dome red fish. You should order this when you make reservations as it takes an hour to make. Worth every minute we waited! We didn't know about that until we got there. So we waited on one to split. Words can't describe it. It's not fishy at all and melts in your mouth! Add the red wine butter and it's heaven!! And for dessert, soufflé. OMG. Bananas foster soufflé. Just wonderful! Best in town!! Yes. It's Huge!! And there is a reason for that. They only serve you the top (the best part) of it. Then take the rest away, unless you want it. Then just tell your waiter to leave it for you. They will. So to the person who complained about it, there is reason they take the bottom part away. Just tell them you want to keep it all. Enjoy!! read more

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Based on all those reviews I had read on Yelp, Tony's was, supposedly, an upscale restaurant with superb guest service. So, I chose to visit Tony's with a few friends for HRW on this past Saturday evening; however, we walked out very, very disappointed. *sad* The valet service was prompt, and the hostess was friendly and welcoming. We had a reservation for 9:00PM but were not seated until 9:25PM; that was fine. Once seated, a pretty fancy looking bread basket was on the table already, but the bread (of various kinds) were not fresh at all (stale and non-crispy). We waited a while for someone to finally stop by our table for take drink orders. Then, we waited a little bit more but still no menu was presented....*frustrated* Eventually i had to stop this manager-looking guy, who had passed by our table a few times, to ask for some menus. He dropped off the menus and apologized for the delay, but then we said we were there for HRW and would like to see the HRW Dinner Menu. UH-OH! Quality of service started to go down from this point.....because of the HRW "inexpensive" menus maybe?! *sighs* During the 2-hour period we were at the restaurant, the four of us had no idea who our waiter was, or perhaps there was not even a waiter assigned to our table! Every time we needed something, we had to stop whoever passing by and ask....Grrrrrrrrrr!! Would you call that Service?? Nah. I dont think so....NONE! NO SERVICE WHATSOEVER!! WHERE'S OUR WAITER?! (Well.....Gotta give some credit to the busboys and bread person; they were polite and prompt in service) On the foods....eh. Everything tasted A-Okay; just a tad too salty in some dishes. Raviolini was good, and so was the Salmon entree. The caviar and gold flakes on top of the salmon filet definitely made it look nice and fancy! The BF's "cernia" (red snapper) was pretty tasty as well. However, the beef tartar and the chicken/ sausage entree were just alright. For desserts, the souffle was really really yummy, and totally worth the $8 extra! I liked the lemon souffle better than the chocolate one. Elizabeth's cheesecake was, again, just alright and not impressive. Most tables had the cotton candy (upon guest request) which looked cute; we didn't request any cotton candy though as we were busy enough with finding our waiter, if there was actually one. Anyways, i would not recommend Tony's for RW. read more

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I was so excited to eat here. I went 10 years ago and loved it, but apparently a lot can change in 10 years. I was interested in doing a tasting menu but I knew the other members of my party would not be. I called in advance to make sure that wasn't going to be a problem and I was assured that would be okay. When we arrived, we were seated promptly and I asked who I thought was our server if I could get the tasting menu and everyone else would order different dishes. He assured me that would be okay. Come to find out, that wasn't our server and we have a "captain" who would be taking our order. He then told me I could not order that way. One of the big reasons I wanted to go in the 1st place was to get the tasting menu and to be told by 2 different people I could and then finally to be told I couldn't was very disappointing. Regarding the food, it was okay at best. The one thing I was impressed with was the Foie Gras. The steak, the fish, the salad, the soufflé just wasn't that impressive. I was really excited to try some of their pasta being that they make it there. Some how, it was very dry and dull. Maybe we can on an off-night but the meal was very underwhelming. Lastly, this isn't really the fault of Tony's, but as I have gotten older, the pretentiousness of a restaurant doesn't impress me anymore. Actually, I don't like it. I understand that is the cliental they attracting and the ambiance for which they are hoping. I want to have good food and don't mind spending the money but when you laugh and want to have a good time and get "looks" from other patrons, that's not my kind of place. read more

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Tony's has been on my must-try fancy Houston restaurant list and luckily I had the chance to come here recently for my husband's birthday. Reservations can easily be made over the phone on weekdays from 10am-6pm (no online resys at this place). Dress code is strict and reiterated over the phone- jackets required for men. This restaurant is located in the Greenway Plaza area and tucked away with the other businesses on Richmond Ave- definitely not a place you would notice if you drive down Richmond regularly. They only have valet parking available so make sure to bring some cash for tip. Upon walking in, and based on other friends' review of this restaurant, I expected it to be super classy, even snobby...but it was quite the opposite IMO. We came mid week for dinner and the place was half full. Walking in, it seemed very business-like and modern- not romantic at all. Definitely not a place I thought I would share an intimate birthday dinner with my husband. The dining area is wide open with somewhat bright lights. Luckily the tables weren't too close together, thus is was not very noisy. Once the hostess walked us to our table, our chairs were pulled out and our drink order was immediately taken. Unfortunately, no one offered us a drink/wine menu- the waiter just asked us what we wanted to drink. Not sure if there was a cocktail menu but luckily we have a regular cocktail we usually start with so that wasn't a problem. Their wine menu was given to us upon our request and is very extensive. We shared a bottle of red with our meal and it was full-bodied and went well with what we ordered. After ordering and receiving our cocktails we waited a good 10 minutes or so for anyone to come by our table and offer us menus to look at. If you're gonna make us wait that long, at least leave the menus at the table for us to look at! That was a major negative to me about this place. Why wouldn't you leave your menu at the table if I specifically came to a restaurant to EAT?! SOOO strange. My husband and I picked a couple of items to share together: - We got the Foie Gras appetizer to start with as well as one of their salads- both good enough to devour in 5 minutes but not memorable enough to remember how it tasted or even which salad we ordered. - Pappardelle Bolognese: Yumm!! The pasta noodles were soft and delicious and the meat sauce was delightful! - Tagliata: This prime ribeye was cooked to our order preference- medium rare, pink, and tender. It was very tasty and I am glad we tried it but truthfully I've had equally good/better steaks in Houston. - Truffled mac & cheese: The perfect side to go with our meat! Cheesy and tasty...you really can't go wrong with anything truffled. - Chocolate soufflé: We shared this for our dessert and it was rich and delicious. Great for chocolate lovers!!! - Cotton candy: When I made our reservation I mentioned to the hostess that it was for my husband's birthday so this dessert automatically came out with a sparkler and served on a Happy Birthday plate. Great touch and who doesn't love cotton candy?! Overall, based on service and food I would love to come back and try the other dishes on their menu. However, for the steep prices ($$$$) I would probably wait until restaurant week comes along to get my money's worth. read more

Tony's - Cotton candy birthday dessert - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I always like to update my review, especially for fine dining restaurants. We all know that they can down swing as fast as they can upswing. Glad to safely say that Tony's is maintaining its spot as our NUMBER ONE restaurant in Houston for fine dining. We had not dined there since July of last summer, sadly, somewhat due to the multitude of new openings in the past year. Service was impeccable as always! I'm SO excited for Vallone's Steakhouse to open close to my neighborhood in the fall and am glad to hear Grant Gordon will be lending a helping hand! We had a few dishes from the traditional side and a few from the tasting. Everything was extremely well prepared. We shared an appetizer (including ordered one each for ourselves) - it was the foie on the tasting menu. We thought, hey why not, it should be a traditional foie torchon. It was paired with a carrot gelee, purees and an artichoke chip. It BLEW us away. Love that you can be surprised with something new for a dish you've eaten a million times!! My husband had the kobe beef cheeks. Holy fall-off-your-fork Batman! Perfection. My husband and I stated with (almost) every bite that we need to eat here WAY more often. And that's a promise we intend to keep! Bravo Tony's - I will love you forever :) read more

Service was very attentive and efficient; the kitchen was very accommodative. A true gem in the neighborhood! Highly recommend! read more

The best salmon I ever had! The major downfall is the portion size to price ratio as the flavor was excellent but I could eat the whole thing in 2 bites. Very nice atmosphere and service. They only offer vallet parking but you have to pay for it. read more

I was a bit worried about dining here since it's a new experience but I walked away with zero regrets and a very happy belly. Everyone was very attentive and everything was executed exceptionally. Food was delicious and service was impeccable. It was definitely a night to remember. Thank you for an amazing time! read more

Very fancy place, with dress code, and parking limitation. It was reservation only. My gf had to make a reservation a week in advance for a big party, i don't know because it was the first week of HRW. The employees there are very welcoming, almost too many to confuse you who's is your server. We were sat around 8 pm, but I could tell all the tables were full. We were introduced with glass of water and bread sticks. Thirty min in, we still have not yet received our menu. We were confused that they weren't ready for us. We started ordering cocktails and wine bottle. I loved the open atmosphere with large paintings and sculptures in the middle of the restaurant. Everyone was dressed up, and escorted. Definitely a fancy ambiance. When we called earlier before the arrival, the lady on the phone made sure that we were dressed properly for the evening. The food was excellent. With group of 9, some of us ordered, HRW menus, some ordered regular menu, and some did special choices. Quail lollipops, escargot, beef short ribs, risotto, bolgnese were most memorable. All their dishes exceeded my expectation and enjoyed the diversity and variety. Each dish was bit too small for individual, but I'd come back to try different dishes. Later towards the dinner, gf had already told the waiter that we were celebrating our anniversary today, and they presented us with cotton candy desserts. Their other dessert dish was the chocolate cake, and it was so disappointing. it was too sweet for everyone, no one was able to take more than one bite. Also note, restaurant included mandatory 20% gratuity on the bill. I would definitely come back :) read more

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