What a hidden gem! Food: - calamari and shrimp: a classic. It was delicious and lightly battered. Sadly it doesn't come with marinara sauce so we ordered spicy marinara (which was actually spicy and very delicious. Def get marinara on the side no matter what you order) - avocado and tomato bruschetta: good but not amazing. We ended up using the crispy tasty sourdough bread for the ricotta and charred carrots - ricotta and charred carrots: flavorful. Needs a vessel to spread the ricotta on (like the sourdough from the bruschetta lol) - Margherita pizza: delicious. Very light and the crust is so crispy and thin (get the marinara sauce to dip the crust). - farro salad: omg so good. We wanted something fresh with our mains and this paired really well with the pasta and pizza - pappardelle and pheasant pasta: my favorite dish of the evening. SO good. I'd go back for this pasta. The flavor was incredible and the quality of the pasta itself was 10/10. Def recommend. - panna cotta: perfection. We were so stuffed by the end of the meal that we couldn't indulge in this perfect dessert but from what we could eat, it was def delicious! Service: - Gustavo was our waiter. He did an excellent job and was very knowledgeable about the food. He had great suggestions and was always available. The overall service was perfection. Water was constantly filled. Multiple waiters came by the check on us. Food came out promptly and in a timely manner (appetizers first then mains with no rush). Despite it being a Saturday evening with lots of customers circling through, we didn't feel rushed to leave. Ambiance: - cozy and rustic vibes. Semi fancy. Perfect for date night! - people were actually talking to each other. Nobody was taking selfies. Nobody was loud and obnoxious. Nobody was snapping pics of their food (unless you're Yelp-ing like me LOL). Everyone around us were enjoying their food and their company. I didn't see anyone on their phones! Will I come back? YES. Food was a proper Italian meal, full of flavor and excellent quality! The service and ambiance were flawless. read more

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I've been coming here since Chef Marco Wiles operated at their original location further west near Mandell street. They've been at the more eastern Westheimer location closer to Montrose Blvd for over a decade, which is hard to believe. That said, it should tell you how much people love them. Location, Parking, Decor - 4* This location has some parking, but it's a very small lot. I definitely recommend people carpool or ride share if you can. It is without a doubt the single most annoying part about coming here. Plan to give yourself extra time to park elsewhere or along the street in the area and walk if the small attached parking lot is full. In general, parking anywhere along Westheimer is historically annoying, particularly downed at the time and day when you are visiting. That said, once you've gotten past that, it's well worth it. The interior has a great vibe, whether for a meet up with some friends or a date night. It has the charm of a rustic and quiant bacaro in Italy where you can escape life and enjoy some excellent casual dishes. Food & Drink - 4.5* I've been here with friends, special occasions, simple date nights, and honestly just itting at the bar myself when I just wanted a great authentic Venetian meal when I'm reminiscing on the time I spent living in Italy. If you're in a group of 4 or more I definitely recommend getting a mix of charcutterie. There are many great formaggi and salumi. There's so many good options throughout the menu. All of the insalatas are nice and fresh. Other options such as the eggplant, dolce vita meatballs, shishito peppers, whipped ricotta & peppers, and the charred carrots. As for the main dishes, I highly recommend the freshly made pastas and Roman style pizzas. The baked tagliolini "Harry's Bar" is incredibly filling and hearty. The tagliolini Cacio e Pepe is delicious as well. For something a little more traditional and meaty, go with the tagliatelle al ragu bolognese. If you're more for sweeter and richer, the Swiss chard & ricotta ravioli is a great option. And if you're in the mood for something a little more rustic the pappardelle with pheasant is good. Honestly they all bring something different. Personally I can hardly ever pass up the Harry's Bar dish. For pizzas, La dolce vita, Calabrese, rucola, and Margherita. For dessert I would probably lean panna cotta or the tiramisu brulee. On the drinks side, it's mostly a focus on wine with some select beers. They have an extensive selection of red, white, rose, bubbly options. They offer wine by the glass and some select beers if you're not feeling wine. Overall I recommend grabbing a bottle with friends and going family style with the dishes as well. It makes for a great experience. Service - 4.25* For the most part the service is usually quite good. There have been a few occasions where the server was either overwhelmed or seemed a bit disinterested or aloof at providing recommendations. I would say it's usually quite good. The dishes typically come out pretty quickly as well and only a couple of occasions we waited longer than normal and I think that was driven off the night being very busy for them. If you're with friends and family, enjoy the small dishes and a glass of wine. It's an experience. Cost - 5* As I say, always subjective but they have always maintained very approachable prices compared to others serving similar cuisine. I think for the quality, portions, service, and vibe it is one of the stronger value establishments which I believe has contributed significantly to their enduring success and becoming a staple in the area. So many places want to capture that flash in the pan and ultimately close. Chef Marco seems to truly get how to balance value while taking care of his staff. Overall - 4.4* Honestly, I would say from the many times and experiences visiting that it's never a disappointment. Whether a simple night out for great food or a special occasion with family and friends, I highly recommend this place. The biggest knock that keeps it from a higher rating is the parking situation. I know it's a common complaint, but it's well worth the hassle. read more

We love this place. Can't be beat for authentic Italian. Always specials, sophisticated prep. Everything g o. The menu is great. Service is always top notch and very nice environment. Highly recommended. read more

Very very good Italian spot in Montrose the vibes are small and intimate without it being too classy. The food was amazing, my favorite dish I had was the octopus. It came in this amazing tomatoes sauce with perfectly cooked beans. The brussel sprouts are also a must get dish. We didn't have any of the pizzas but several people around us did and they look like a large portion and seems very tasty. The wine list was very nice with good prices read more

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One of my go to place for thin pizza. Like their specials since it's different every time I come in. Really enjoy the salted cod and their cacio de Pepe. Don't forget to get their off the menu spaghetti. Service decent but parking is a nightmare esp when you are parked across the street. read more

This is one of my favorite celebratory restaurants in Houston. It's cozy, romantic, has fantastic service, and reasonable prices for the high quality food they offer. Definitely waiting for the day they get some kind of award. I've been more times than I can remember and sampled several different things off the menu, but the favorites I keep coming back to are bufala caprese, the burrata, lemon, & bottarga bruschetta, the prosciutto, fontina, and truffle grilled cheese, the cacio e pepe, and the bolognese. If I had to pick an app and a main for just me, I'd probably go the bruschetta and grilled cheese (as long as my husband is getting the bolognese and I can steal from him!) I've also had the panna cotta, tiramisu, and budino. All delicious, but the tiramisu is my favorite! Oh, and in case any gluten free diners are searching, my mom is severely gluten intolerant (borderline celiac) and has never had trouble here. read more

This is the second time I've had to deal with spotty service. We were told we had to wait 10 min for our reservation although they moved pretty quickly once I told them that my mom was disabled. The food itself was ok. The marinara for the misto fritto was watery. Also, just an fyi - some of the pizzas are white and they don't mention it at all so it can be an un fun surprise when your pizza arrives dry as a bone. The mushroom ravioli was good / very truffle forward. Also loved the tagliolini. It's something that is always a winner. Cheesy with some floral notes. I also always get the carrots with yogurt. It's a nice light way to start the meal. The service is never my favorite. The waitress dropped a butter knife on my toddler and the hostess was off putting. The manager and waitress were kind and did a good job at being attentive but still, a tad rough. read more

I treated myself to dinner here to celebrate an accomplishment, and I am glad I did. The general vibe is so cozy and intimate here, blending humble and refined elements - plain wood tables and ordinary glassware, with high quality items therein. I would recommend every item I tried. The charred carrots over lemon pistachio yogurt was far more flavorful than it sounds - a perfect balance of the earthy nuts and char with the tangy citrus yogurt. The Tagliatelle al Ragu Bolognese is a generous serving of their freshly made pasta and the sauce is so satisfying and tasty. The Mille Foglie is light and not too sweet, a delicate way to end the meal after the meaty entree. Don't forget the espresso with a lemon twist! The wine list is also good. They have a good selection of Italian wines. There is some room for improvement in terms of timely and organized service attention - I had to flag down the servers a few times, which feels awkward. read more

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Maybe I ordered the wrong things. We got a Romaine, walnut, pecorino salad but it was nothing fancy, looked like a bagged salad from the store. The cheese was shredded and dumped on top. (Usually finely grated) Penne pasta special with bechamel sauce was great but the meatballs didn't taste freshly made. Pizza was okay, but also not something that would bring me back. Service was good, waiters accommodating. read more

Baked tagliollini - That's like a pasta baked in cheese. Taste very much like the cheese wheel pasta. Taste heavy but good. Dolce Vita pizza - Not bad, had better but still enjoyed immensely. Dark chocolate tartufo - I was excited to try it but I think my expectation was too high. The chocolate ice cream melts pretty quickly. The dark chocolate shell too sweet. Didn't taste dark chocolate. I thought there were hazelnuts and turned out just pistachios. But it wasn't bad. Just too sweet overall for me. read more

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Service was amazing, the food was amazing. Either two people gluten free they were extremely aware of allergies and helpful. The gluten free pasta was the best I've ever had read more

Super good Italian food and its affordable. I'm 100% going back to get the mushroom risotto and baked pasta again. Next time I'm gonna try the pear pizza and seafood risotto. read more

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We've been here so many times. Nothing but good things to say! 1) food- amazing. Goes without saying. The cacio is my favorite. Truly spectacular. 2) service - fantastic. Speedy, informative, attentive, and friendly. 3) ambiance - a perfect date night spot. We recommend it extensively to friends going on dates! We will we back. We always come back! read more

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We came here for a birthday dinner with a group of friends. In Montrose fashion, the place seems like you're stepping into someone's home - it's quaint and cozy. They had a nice wine list that was decently priced. We got a few starters: - Carrots - surprised these were cold, and honestly expected something better (3/5) - Brussels - these are not your typical Brussels - they're shaved and cold and we didn't love them (3/5) - farro salad with beets - this was pretty nice! (4/5) - Meatballs - pretty good - came with 3 large meatballs, so perfect to share (4/5) We also got a few bruschetta: - avocado - this was good! Basically like a mini avocado toast (4/5) - burrata - my favorite - it apparently has fish on it but couldn't really taste it (5/5) - whipped ricotta and peppers - this was okay, I love whipped ricotta but not sure if the peppers is the best combo with it (3/5) We all got separate main entrees - - the mushroom risotto was a favorite among the group (4/5) - cacio e pepe- was good, but left a bit more to be desired (4/5) - Harry's bar pasta - was good - tasted a bit like a carbonara (4/5) For dessert we had - dark chocolate tartufo- so yummy! If you like dark chocolate, gelato and m cherries- get it! (5/5) - tiramisu brûlée- yummy! Tiramisu with some crunch (5/5) - the team was nice enough to bring a panna cotta on the house for the birthday, which was also yummy Overall, nice ambience and service. Desserts were great, food was decent. Unsure if we'll be back given the great Italian options in the city. read more

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Had a reservation for two on a recent Wedneday night. Met a friend for dinner. We were promptly seated upstairs. Food, wine, servie and ambiance was on point. Prices were very reasonable for the qualit of the food and wine. I'd be happy to go back. read more

Wow. Been looking for some authentic tasting Italian since our trip to Rome. Found it. This place is amazing...romantic setting, quiet conversation and the sound of silverware on plates. Sat at the bar...and the service was excellent. Wife and I had the baby octopus with cannelini beans, suppli, cacio e pepe and the tagliatelle al ragu bolognese and reggiano. Meal was amazing. Everything was seasoned and delicious. Jad the Dates with marscapone in a red wine reduction for dessert. Mmmm...excellent. This is an excellent spot for a date night or a small getaway with the one you love. Great food, good wine and some conversation. read more

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This is a great italian spot for an intimate date or *small* group dinner. The restaurant has a rustic vibe and is cozy. The staff is attentive, with frequent water refills and quick service. We usually get a cheeseboard with three cheeses, which is accompanied by warm, fresh bread, honey, and a marmalade. Do yourself a favor and say yes whey ask if you want olive oil on the side (they use a great quality oil!) The pastas are typically good and they have at least a couple vegetarian options on the menu. There is an attached lot for parking, but it is quite small. read more

So delicious and full of flavor. The staff was kind and explained the menu well. Wines on happy hour was good. Dessert was amazingggggg I loved it. read more

Amazing place! It transports you to Italy! Delicious food, excellent service and atmosphere! Authentic italian cuisine! read more

Food was real authentic Italian, and tasted very nice. The service was good with a normal ambiance.

I think that the place was overall pretty gold. The ambiance was really nice, I like the environment. The service was exceptional, waiter waited patiently until all party members arrived before approaching with the menu. The food I will say left me wanting a bit more flavor. Our selection of ham and cheese was great but my pizza was missing some seasoning. A touch of balsamic drizzle over the top would've been great. The bolognese pasta I would say was delicious. Would go back. read more

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I've been to Vinoteca Poscol three times now, and every time has been such a treat. It's quickly become one of my favorite spots in Houston...perfect for date night, catching up with a friend, or just treating yourself to a cozy, delicious meal. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, with a quiet buzz that makes it feel lively without being loud. It's the kind of place where you want to linger over a glass of wine and a good conversation. The service has always been incredibly friendly and genuine...never rushed, just really thoughtful and attentive in a way that makes you feel taken care of. One of my absolute favorite dishes here is the pheasant pasta. It's a pappardelle with this rich, deeply flavorful sauce that clings perfectly to every bite. The pasta has that ideal texture...tender but still with a little bite, and they definitely don't hold back on the meat. There's a small parking lot next to the restaurant, but more often than not, I end up parking on the street. Totally worth the extra steps. Just a solid, consistently great spot that I always leave happy from. Highly recommend. read more

Vinoteca Poscol - pappardelle, pheasant, mushrooms & reggiano - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Have been meaning to try Vinoteca for years now, and while I'm glad I did, it was just ok. The biggest downer was the service. Our waiter was very nice, as well as the crew that helped out, but there is a distinction between attentive vs intrusive. Was having a business meeting, albeit with a great friend, and the interruptions in the middle of our convo was endless. Middle of a business detail...interrupted just to clear a wine glass. Middle of the next discussion, interrupted to ask to clear a plate we were actually still working on. Next topic...you guessed it, interrupted again. Was the kitchen running out of stemware and plates? Again, they were very nice people, but just need to read the room and your guests' dining experience better. On to the food. The really good stuff was the bruschette of burrata, lemon, and botarga...excellent. As was one of the specials of the day, the cod ravioli...very nice. The altro of truffle egg toast was superb. Not only was the yolk kept creamily good, the aroma coming from the perfectly melted, crispy cheese was pungently beautiful. Last and not least, I'm always a sucker for good seared shishito peppers. The not so great dishes of the had to be the suppli and the pumpkin goat cheese crochette. The suppli tasted like taking the pizza you had in grade school, scraping off the toppings, ball them and fry them. Really...not an exaggeration. The crochette was just bland mush, not enough body to the crust to give any textural component to the bite. read more

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Trying to make it a special night for my partner's birthday, we made a reservation here about a month in advance. The ambiance of this place is wonderful - cute little mom and pop style restaurant, with warm, cozy vibes. However, as vegetarians, the food left much to be desired, despite a plentiful selection (and we are grateful for the numerous vegetarian options!). The best items of the night were pumpkin and goat cheese crochettes but it would have elevated the appetizer if there was a sauce paired with it. Both of our other appetizers, the brussel sprouts and shishito peppers felt a little void of complex flavor and tasted a lot like the oil it was tossed in. For our entree we ended up sharing the eggplant parmigiana which we were surprised that it was not breaded. While the charred style of the eggplant was interesting, we were grateful to have shared the entree as the taste was a little repetitive without much nuance. The service here was quick and really friendly! read more

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Went on a quiet Tuesday night and sat at the bar. I have the Bolognese pasta, which was excellent. The bartender was attentive without being annoying. I will definitely go back and try out different things on the menu. read more

I went here twice in one week if that tells you how much I enjoyed this place. I first went on a Friday with a party of 5 for a birthday celebration. We had a few dishes for the table: pheasant pasta - the star of the night. (5/5) Cacio e Pepe - could have used more pepper but very good (4/5) Chicken cacciatore - surprisingly good as it tasted like turkey dinner with the sage (4/5) Funghi pizza - if you like mushrooms get this pizza! Thin crunch crust (5/5) Dolce vita pizza - I like the concept of sweet and savory more than the actual execution of this pizza (3/5) We had four desserts with coffee; The coffee is out of this world good! The desserts were not worth it as they all. Crème brûlée- the custard consistency was too mushy and grainy Donuts - the biggest disappointment as they needed to change the oil Tiramisu - nothing to write home about The fourth I can't even remember so obviously we weren't impressed. Took my spouse back and tried another pizza (on the special) which we enjoyed, meatballs (large but too dense), charred carrots (surprisingly delicious with the lemon yogurt sauce and pistachios) and the calamari (nothing to write home about). The balance of their desserts which again disappointment. Solid Italian food for a great price if you order the right things! read more

Gustavo was amazing with service! All the food was amazing!!! The atmosphere was so nice. read more

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Surprisingly, I had never heard of this restaurant. It is in the most adorable house to give the most welcoming feel. We had the baby artichokes for an appetizer and they were delicious and cooked perfectly with a hint of lemon. I had the bolognese and it was great. This is my favorite pasta so I am a harsh critic but I really enjoyed it. The only complaint would be the wine spritz cocktail. It is wine based but you could not taste the wine in it. It tasted like actual syrup. Overall we had a great experience and will be returning! read more

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We came to Vinoteca Poscol after an online recommendation of their pheasant pasta. We did order than in addition to the mussels, and for dessert a Mille feuille and an affogato. The service was adequate but the waiter kept rushing to take our plates out of the way which prevented me from truly enjoying the whole meal. The food itself was quite good, flavorful, and fresh. The pasta tasted delicious and the Mille feuille was great too. Unfortunately their coffee service is subpar to the rest of the experience. Their espresso is weak and for that reason the cappuccino that I ordered and the affogato tasted bland. The affogato was served inappropriate also. When it was served, the espresso had already been poured over the ice cream, which means the ice cream was already melted and the espresso was cold. Very disappointing coffee service which kind of ruined the overall experience. The waitstaff is friendly and try to accommodate to your needs but they have not been trained on PROPER table service. It self like the service you would expect at a fast food place. Apparently the owner hates to take advice so I'm dropping this here so others can read about their shortcomings since he's unwilling to hear them in person. read more

A cozy Italian spot I've shocked it took me so long to visit. The food was delicious and the dessert was debatably the best part of the meal. There was a small hiccup with our appetizer, but the service was impeccable and quickly resolved it! read more

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The pear prosciutto pizza is a winner. Truffle oil doused arugula was a fantastic addition. I am not a big fan of red sauce pasta in general so maybe that is why I didn't find the pasta special particularly amazing. I would still come back because I enjoy this restaurant. If you are planning to go, just be aware that parking is very limited! read more

Vinoteca Poscol - Pear prosciutto arugula truffle pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love this place. Alex the bartender is so sweet and he has been with the company for ten years I believe, when Dolce Vida was around. I really love the specials so I tend to order from daily specials board and they're always different. There will be an appetizer a pasta and a meat special. I really love their pizza. It is super thin and they use really fresh ingredients. I typically get the margarita, but I've tried them all in like them. They have this calamari appetizer that's unbreaded and served with I believe fava beans, and it's in a Br spicy tomato-based soup. it is so good !! it's probably my favorite thing there. They actually have a lot of veggie appetizers they make cruciferous vegetables taste really good . I really like the beets I think it served with horseradish, and I really like the roasted carrots and pistachio. Another thing that's great on the menu is the truffle egg open faced sandwich . It's very rich, but very good. Their bruschetta is very good too. You can't go wrong here. Good wines too! The prices make this place a good value! read more

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Really nice, low key spot with great food. Very reasonably priced. We had the tuna tartar, fried artichoke, and stuffed quail. All were prepared expertly and very reasonably priced. Only downside was the parking... if I lived in the area it would be a regular for me. read more

Please keep that lamb shank on the menu! Wow. Everything else I've had there over the last year has been amazing as well. The risotto is always delicious as well. I could name all the food here and say the same things but you get the point. Mmmm read more

Vinoteca Poscol blew it out of the water with their pasta and great service. We got Bread & Da Marco olive oil for starters. It was really solid, I just wished the oil had seasoning in it, but isn't a dealbreaker. Our main dishes were the Tagliatelle Al Ragu Bolognese & Reggiano and the Pappardelle, pheasant, mushrooms & reggiano. The pastas are house made to perfection, the sauces were flavorful but not overwhelming. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing this place is, I would highly recommend!! read more

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Good flavors and good quality but nothing extraordinary. Portions are descent and atmosphere is good. Service is a hit and miss. Okmplace to try something different read more

there was bugs in my pasta!!!! horrible never go the workers are so rude. the manager started harassing me.

It's an old house converted to a restaurant. Reminded me of Dolce Vita. Really good pasta. Cacio y Pepe was the best I've had. The mushroom risotto is the best thing you could ever hope to dream about eating. The baked tagliotini was good but I wouldn't order it again. It was drowning in cheese and I couldn't really taste any other flavors. Would be a great dish for children. There are so many small plates and I want to try them all. The fried eggplant was excellent. The buratta toast was just okay. I like that they offer half glasses of wine so you can try more. read more

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Very good food. The donuts and the chicken cacciatore were very good. The shishio peppers were ok. The price point was great too. And the service was very good. I didn't like that they sat us by the kitchen, which was very busy and not great ambiance. And while the Italian food was great, it wasn't the best I've had. read more

Vinoteca Poscol - Chicken cacciatore - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Such a hidden gem along the busy Westheimer Rd! I randomly stumbled on this place while looking for a good Italian spot for date night on Google. We made a reservation on Resy but came early and were seated immediately; it was surprisingly not that busy on a Saturday night. The ambiance was intimate and cozy - perfect for our date night. We started with the fried baby artichokes (which took me back to eating artichokes in Rome), and the "grilled cheese" prosciutto, fontina & black truffle - the grilled cheese, while not "authentic", was PHENOMENAL and one of the top bites of the night. For mains, we ordered the funghi pizza and baked tagliolini "harry's bar" bechamel & prosciutto. Both were solid, with flavorful mushrooms on Roman style pizza, and creamy bechamel in a hearty pasta dish. The tagliolini was a large portion that I would recommend to share with the table, as the creamy flavor profile did become tiresome. Service was good overall and we enjoyed a nice evening with Vinoteca Poscol. The restaurant does have its own gated small parking lot, but otherwise, there is street and paid garage parking around the area. We look forward to coming again to further explore their menu. read more