parking: 3/5. there is valet but i'm not sure how much it costs. you may have to walk a bit if you don't valet. ambiance: 4/5. the space is beautiful and not small, but you can tell they fit WAY too many tables in here. there were many times where we had to squeeze between people's seats to get back to our table, which was uncomfortable. service: 5/5! our server was super sweet and had knowledgeable recommendations :) tuna tartare arancini: 5/5! i've never had arancini with this flavor profile before and it was really yummy. $29 tagliatelle: 3/5. the pasta was fresh but the taste was very average. $35 i'm docking a point overall because some of the prices were outrageous. the caesar salad (no protein, just lettuce) costs $18, and if you want bread and butter that's fancier than the one they already give you for free, it's $25. are we serious? $25 for bread? i was looking at some old reviews and it looks like it cost $18 three years ago (which is still crazy). if you account for inflation, it should be $21 now, but i guess the extra $4 was just for funsies. for reference, some of the pizzas and pastas here are $25. overall: 3.8/5 read more

Coppa Osteria - Tagliatelle Nero Di Seppia - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Coppa Osteria is a nice Italian restaurant with romantic vibes. I came here with two friends on a weekday evening without a reservation. They only had one table available inside that was close to the door, so we opted to sit outside. It was right next to parked cars. For appetizers, we got the crispy spiced chickpeas and caramelized Brussels sprouts. The chickpeas were not that great, and we did not finish them. They were very dry with spice. The Brussels sprouts were fine. Very normal tasting. My friend got the Fashion Week mocktail, and it was yummy. Very sweet with a strong raspberry flavour. For my entree, I had the carbonara. It was fantastic, and it was cool seeing the server mix it in front of me with the egg yolk. My vegetarian friend got the funghi pizza, and she thought it was mid. It was too strong of a mushroom taste for me, and it was very dry. We ended with the hazelnut chocolate cake for dessert. It's my friend's favourite, and it was delectable. The gelato and cake were insanely rich and delicious. This was a pricey dining experience, with each of us paying about $50 per person. read more

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The service was phenomenal; our waiter was excellent, but we were also the first people in the restaurant. Once the room filled up, the service was spotty. I wish I had got our waiter's name; he went above and beyond to recommend a bottle of wine for us. He poured 3 different reds for us to choose from, and was very informative during the impromptu wine tasting we received. We were thrilled to have his knowledge and guidance in making our selection, as my husband is new to wine. The food was nothing special, which was a let down for us. Everything seemed rather dull and lackluster. The most tasty dish was the Pasta Carbonara, which I forgot to take a photo of. The fried mozzarella and Broken Arancini dishes were very underwhelming. I did enjoy the avocado mousse that was served beneath the Arancini. My Chicken Parmigiana was very mid, although it was tender and fairly moist. My favorite item was probably the dessert. The Tortino. The mousse and cake were so delicately flavorful and moist. And the crunch of the peanuts added a nice texture. read more

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Had a wonderful dining experience here with a friend and daughter. Great server, ambience and good food. Only downside was sitting outdoor and flies going around your food constantly which was annoying but overall still enjoyable. The highlight was the humongous candy floss to celebrate whatever event you wanted! read more

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We loved Coppa Osteria! It's in a nice location... a couple blocks from Jeni's Ice Cream for dessert The service is great. We had an awesome waitress who was so friendly and attentive. We had the Tre Burri app (rosemary focaccia with a few house made butters) and it was phenomenal, our meal highlight. The drinks are great, including the mocktails!! The pasta carbonara is tasty and prepared at your table. We couldn't decide on our protein and the waitress recommended the chicken saltimbocca which did not disappoint. We had the side of brussels and that was the only thing we weren't too keen on - we love brussels sprouts apps but theirs aren't crispy and lack flavor; I'd try the cauliflower instead next time! Overall LOVE this place and would love to come back next time in Houston. read more

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Excellent service and always great quality, we go there regularly for special occasions and never seems to disappoint. Kids love doing their own pizza and it tastes great ! read more

Lynette may have been my favorite bartender ever! The restaurant was beautiful and clean. Lynette's drinks were amazing and the service was top notch! I was looking for lighter dishes. She recommend several things from the menu that were amazing and let me try several wines until I found one that was pleasing to my palette. The red snapper special and appetizer special was just what I was craving. I went back for a second night just for dessert and got the tiramisu and chocolate martini. It was the perfect end to my trip. read more

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Split a couple starters. Arancini and Fried Mozzarella bites were both crispy and good. The Burrata Tartufo though was very delicious, creamy, and truffle flavor was great. For my main I got the Spaghetti Carbonara which was pretty solid, sauced well and had a good amount of meat. We also split the Quattro Formaggi pizza which was fine. We balled the hell out on desserts. Tiramisu was okay and couldve been soaked more. The Tortino was so good with a bunch of different layers. But the Hazelnut Cake was out of this world. So rich I was like zayum. read more

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Came with a group of colleagues after work, for the first time. Although I think I have been here many years ago, and just don't recall? Its certainly a popular spot. We arrived at 5p when it was fairly empty, but when we left it was packed. It's nicely decorated, large space, wine room, open style kitchen. Parking- street parking sucks, good luck. This is a busy area. Or you can valet for $10, which I did. Serive- we had a male server who we started out with this, cant recalll his name. He was somewhat rushing us to order maybe he was busy or just wrapping up his shift, he was a little curt. We were still looking at the menu. Lucky for us another server Haley ended up switching over, and she was a much better fit. She was smiley, checked on us often, answered our questions, responsive. 5 stars for her! Food- we did family style so we could try a bunch of dishes. -(traditional) Cesar salad with anchovies- good -Greek salad - spicy chickpeas - I liked that it's a healthy appe-teaser - the meatballs- I didn't care for, bit dry, but I think others in my party did. -Tre Burri- delicious bread that includes 3 kind of butter including truffle butter. Very fattening, but delicious. -Tuna tartar -was interesting. - Fritto Misto -was interesting, flash fried veggies, shrimp, lemon slices- this was ok, not really a substantive entree, but easily sharable. - Burata caprese -was a good choice for something simple and healthy, just don't eat the bread that comes with it. The food itself, had some fair dishes, but nothing I would have to come back for. If you are unafraid of carbs, definitely try the Tre Burri with the 3 kinds of butter! read more

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It's frustrating, remembering how good the pizza was in their first year, to experience such a dense, tough pizza these years later. I'd avoid it. Proof that using bottled Italian spring water is irrelevant if the dough is not handled well. Just a bad pizza. A dead crust. Dough with no air bubbles. No gelatinization. Their hydration appears to be off. Not that anyone seems to notice. You see, with pizza dough, unlike in Mexico where the standard is to beat out every last bubble of air, pizza dough should be handled gently. Hands at ten and two. And you just push down and out. Don't over touch the pizza dough. It's about the amount of pressure. Like a pat on the back or a high five. Assertive but not assistive. Gravity works too. But that was the only mis-step. The crunchy fritto misto was damn good. And...Already dreaming of when I can have it again. The pasta options were spot on. Ambiance. When crowded, damn noisy. read more

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The good: carbonara was AMAZING, chocolate cake was divine, and the tuna tartar was unbelievable! We sat outside for our dinner and it was a raining a bit but otherwise gorgeous patio. The bad: service was slow. It took a long time to finally get greeted and even when we were ready to box our food we couldn't locate our server. Also, the Caesar salad lacked flavor. Just lettuce and tasteless dressing. Would definitely not get again. I'll definitely go back for the carbonara though! read more

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Right in the heart of rice village! Ambiance was romantic and intimate. Food came fresh and quick! We ordered a margherita pizza, their special bread (which was delicious with each of the butters!), pastas and mozzarella cheese curds. Definitely filling and food was delicious. I'd recommend this place for smaller groups. read more

Coppa Osteria - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Excellent Italian option tucked away in rice village! Lively and fun atmosphere, service can be a little slow but has never been poor enough to taint my experience. Food is amazing read more

Coppa Osteria - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It is very disappointing to show up at a restaurant at 5:25 with very few customers to be told @We have a lot if reservations tonight". Not a welcoming environment. read more

Very nice dinner here, delicious appetizers And dinner would recommend the fresh fish . Got pasta on side was very tasty. Loved the veal as well. read more

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This place was at the top of my must-try list this month, and it did not disappoint. Trust me do make a reservation because it gets packed. Before heading in, I made a quick pit stop at a nearby shop for a few liquid appetizers (you know, just to build up the hunger). For starters, I went with the boquerones, and instantly, I was back in Madrid. A perfect balance of delicate sardines and roasted bell peppers - simple, vibrant, and exactly what you want. Then came the mains. The spaghetti carbonara a must-try. None of that pre-made, cream-laden nonsense just the real deal: egg yolk, black pepper, and Parmesan, exactly as it should be. And the tagliatelle nero di seppia. Let's just say it tasted like Neptune himself caught the lobster and shrimp that morning. Perfectly cooked, al dente pasta no sad, overcooked noodles here. For drinks, I stuck with a few Felipe Negronis (because why not?), while my wife sipped on their Flora Margaritas, which paired beautifully with the meal. And for dessert? Their tiramisu was different in a good way. You could actually taste the earthiness of the espresso, not just an overload of sugar like so many other places. A damn good meal from start to finish. read more

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I had an amazing dining experience at Coppa Osteria! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the warm, inviting ambiance that set the perfect tone for the evening. The decor is beautiful, and the atmosphere is lively yet relaxing. Now, let's talk about the food! Every dish we tried was outstanding. I went for a dinner meeting so the food was selected except our majn course. I chose the fish of the day which was red snapper and veggies. Flaky, great flavor and temperature wish hot! The dessert was also amazing. Will be back read more

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I was able to find parking along the building but they do offer a complimentary valet. I was having a dinner out with the mom's in my kid's grade at his school and they stuck our long table in the back corner and honestly the restaurant was so loud I couldn't hear anything. Food was fairly decent-wasn't my favorite but good. A little pricy for what it is and if I hadn't gorged myself on the millions of appetizers and multiple pizzas we had gotten I probably would have finished my pasta and still been hungry. Bread for the table would have been nice. Wait staff was very patient and worked the best they could. I might try it again to give it another chance. read more

First time I ever had boquerones and bell peppers and it's my new favorite dish. We dined on a Friday night at the bar and had a great experience. read more

Coppa Osteria - Boquerones and Roasted Bell Peppers - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We're back. Monthly team lunch on a cold, overcast Friday. Reservation for 7 at 11 am. The service is always stellar. From the server to the expeditors to the helpers. Friendly, polite and prompt. I have tried a few of their pasta dishes - squid ink pasta with seafood, linguine with shrimp and a rigatoni dish. Today I opted for the carbonara. My boss has gotten it a few times when we came and always said it was good. Today it was super salty. I thought it was just me bc I'm not a salt person but towards the middle of us eating, I asked my boss how his was and he said it was overly salty. Neither one of us wanted to make a big deal since we were having a nice time but it was salty. Their tre burri is still a star. The butters are so heavenly. The focaccia loaf did look a little smaller than in the past but still delectable. Will def be back again but may stick with what I know - the linguine. My other boss ordered a pizza which actually looked pretty delicious. Def a nice place for lunch or dinner. read more

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Cute restaurant and ambiance but WAY overpriced for the food. Best thing is shrimp scampi. I wouldn't order a pizza here it's just not great especially for the price. Rigatoni is like 4 noodles with a pound of meat. Server was a gem but service was slow. read more

There are so many things this place needs help with. Food temperature, consistency. Flavor provides. Currently it's basic. Nothing more or less. For example: Consistency Our party of four ordered martinis. The first round had two olives in one, one olive in another and they forgot the olives in the third and two olives in the fourth. The next round was completely different. One olive. Different swizzle sticks, wood and plastic. Two olives, one olive. One olive. Room temp soup. Room temp chicken. Desert still frozen in the Center. read more

Best pizza on a patio in town! Crust so crunchy. Large patio and fun to people watch. Server today was great and knew the drinks, offered me Monkey 47 for my G & T so awesome! Fritto is so crunchy and good amount of pasta and I love the fennel. Creste pasta good. Prices are the higher side, but it's in an upscale area and we really enjoyed our date tonight. Highly recommended for their super crispy pizza! read more

Coppa Osteria - Pasta and pizza - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The service was very, very poor. Our table wasn't ready until 15 minutes after the reservation was scheduled for. Once we sat down and took another 20 minutes for somebody to service and that was only because I had to get up and ask somebody who our waiter was going to be. Then on top of that the food was really just average and definitely not worth the price tag. The positives were it was a very lively atmosphere. I liked the music and it's in a great neighborhood, but I'm definitely not expecting to return anytime soon if at all. read more

The food was just okay. The pizza was pretty standard and got cold quickly, and the pasta tasted slightly undercooked. On the bright side, the ambience was beautiful and relaxing--definitely a nice spot to sit and unwind. However, the service was quite slow; it took a long time to get water, refills, and even the check. Overall, a nice atmosphere but the food and service could use improvement. read more

We had a great experience at Coppa Osteria. The ambiance was romantic and the service was excellent. The Tre Burri appetizer was one of the best appetizers I've ever had. The pizza was a bit dry but still good. Would highly recommend this place. read more

Coppa Osteria - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My family are frequent fliers at Coppa. I think they come in 2+ times a week, so I have been eating here since they opened. Coppa's service is always phenomenal. I celebrated my college graduation here and the management made sure it was a beautiful venue and the service was fantastic. I am writing this review due to the meal I had last night. The Ravioli de Zucca, which is on the weekly specials menu, absolutely blew my mind. It was DELICIOUS. Honestly, I was blown away. The filling was amazing, the sauce was creamy, yet tangy. The pumpkin seeds added a great crunch factor. I was extremely pleased with this meal, and am excited to see the future specials Coppa comes up with. read more

Coppa Osteria - Raviolini Di Zucca - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Perfect ambiance for any occasion. Great service from Phillip! He showed great attention to detail and provided a wonderful experience. Great hospitality, vibes and food! Ask for Phillip when you come in! read more

Have been here 2x now and I still cannot forget about that Tre Burri. I've never loved olive oil like that before. They use 'Le Meridian olive oil' in case yall were curious like me! The butter and bread was delicious. Me and a group of girls devoured every bit of this. Pasta I did get here was Pappardelle Al Funghi. Delicious! Would recommend to get a reservation for evening times, it can get filled up! Perfect date night spot, girls night, celebration. Would recommended. read more

What a great find! We loved the ambiance- the decor was beautiful and I especially loved that it was loud and fun but not overpowering. The service was excellent- even with dietary restrictions. The food was delicious! The funghi pizza was so good, and the pasta is made in house. Do not leave until you get the zeppoles for dessert. Oh and for appetizers, the chickpeas and okra sides were delicious- you won't regret going here. read more

Food: margarita pizza was very good. Flavorful and delicious. The crust was thin and crispy--very light! Cheese ravioli was also delicious. It comes with vodka sauce so it was rich and creamy! Minestrone soup was tasty, perfect for a cold night. Chargrilled okra--it was okay. Some of the pieces were raw and a few were actually chargrilled lol Service: Sub par. They brought out the entrees before the appetizer which is a big no no. When asked why, they said they bring the food out as it's ready...um what? What's the point of an entree versus appetizer?! When asked for Parmesan cheese, the waiter went bezerk and decided to spray everything on the table with parm. Hot mess express! Ambiance: Sat outside on patio. Food got cold quickly. They had heaters outside so wasn't too bad. Would I come back? Maybe if I sat inside and had a different waiter! read more

Best Italian spot in all of Houston if you ask me. I will always order the carbonara, it's my favorite and the charcuterie board is the best I've ever had. I'm not much of a drinker, so I always get a mocktail but all of my friends rave about the cocktails and they all look so yummy. I can't wait to go back for a pizza night read more

I made an account here just for this place. I came by with my girlfriend to try it out as we recently moved to the area and always saw how lovely it looked from the outside, but had never been in. We were given the best service we'd had in a long while by our server Nick, who was doing incredibly despite how crazy busy it was. He made the suggestion of trying the specials of the week which were just as delicious as he described (especially the la perla and the chocolate truffles). Cant speak highly enough about him, go Scotland!! It was a busy night but high energy and fun, my girlfriend and i loved the whole experience, the atmosphere, the food getting to us quick, and the perfect service tying it all together. We will be returning often. read more

We came here for a friend's birthday on a Saturday evening. The place was packed! We were glad that we had a reservation and got seated right away. Ambience is buzzing and happening. There were also tables outside with some space heaters. Parking was $10 for valet, and there's also some metered street parking around rice village. But be careful parking on the residential streets - one of our friends got towed! Service itself was a bit slow and not particularly friendly. We couldn't quite understand our waiter and it took awhile to bring out courses. The food and drinks were great, however! We started out with the bread board, shishito peppers, and fried mozzarella for appetizers. All were great! The bread board has different types of fancy butter - definitely a good choice for something a bit different. For main courses, we got the mushroom ravioli, margherita and Moroccan pizzas, spaghetti carbonara, and pappardelle pasta. Also got the beet carpaccio and brussel sprouts. We were most impressed by the pastas - all incredible! Pizzas were good as well. I will say the beet carpaccio was just sliced beets on a plate, and was a bit underwhelming. And Brussels were pretty standard. Several people on our group were vegetarian, and it was a perfect place given the number of choices available. They also do a fun cotton candy birthday treat topped with a sparkler for birthdays, which is very unique and fun! Though it did take quite awhile to bring out. This may be our go-to pasta spot in Houston now! We'll definitely be back. read more

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I was in the area and wanted to eat some Italian food. After a quick search, I ended up here and was seated promptly on the well decorated patio. I enjoyed one of the gin based cocktails followed by the charred okra as a starter which was really good. The main pasta dish (tagliatelle Nero) was also prepared very well although it could have used a little more spice and salt. I got a special dessert of croissant bread pudding which was very rich but still enjoyable. Overall, I think this is a place worth checking out. read more

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Food was good for a quick dinner in the area. I loved how fresh and flavorful the burrata and caesar were! The carbonara was a bit too rich for me and it's a dish that is traditionally on the line of balance and richness. Service was good and it was a cute restaurant with good outdoor seating! read more

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In addition to a friends recommendation, the evening service flickering table side candle sticks drew me in. I have to be honest, while the place was packed, I'm not sure if I could define the clientele. Upon arrival, I received stares from seated parties, suggesting I was indeed not their typical clientele, but the exterior had families with a dog or two ( I assume they offer a dog friendly patio), and a wide variety of patrons flocked in and out as we enjoyed our meal on the patio. The entirety of my experience boils down to three main tips: -bread service was delightful! After a day out and about, I'd recommend it. It's fun to try the various bread and butter pairings. -In contrast, the servive we received was well below average. Originally we had to flag down a waiter who instead of apologizing that we waited 20 minutes in the sun without a passing glance asked "what do you want", then disappeared for another 15-20 min. We noticed that this held true for a few tables around us as well, and I assumed each server was "in the weeds", so I wish you better service when dining. -make a reservation (especially for dinner service). They really fill up! Happy dining! read more

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Terrible service very rude people at the host stand wouldn't recommend this experience to anyone. Very unprofessional and seemingly just immature. Also seemingly anything goes dress code. Just rude staff in general toodles read more

The tre burri - a focaccia mini bread with three butters and olive oil, was a hit. Easy way to start the meal. The pappardelle was 10/10 - creamy and packed with flavor. Best pasta by far. read more

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Coppa Osteria is always a win! The Nero di Seppia is my absolute favorite. It's rich, briny, and perfectly cooked, the reason I keep coming back. Paired it with the Golden Hour non-alcoholic spritzer, which was bright and refreshing. Great food, great vibes, and consistently excellent service. read more