DaddyO&#x27;s Pizza - Memorial

(149 reviews)

11.2 mi

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Service was friendly and accommodating. Gave us the specials and answered all our questions…read more Good for families and date night. Located in a shared parking lot. There are lots of spaces. Spaghetti Bolognese- good presentation and made to order. For me the sauce was under seasoned. Pasta was just right. Pizza dough bread was nice and crispy. Too bad it does not come with herbed olive oil or olive oil and balsamic If you have an extra large party, there is a private room. BTW they have a lunch special which is offered Tuesday - Friday

Cheese tortellini in garlic butter sauce was delish! Such a perfect meal.

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Every table at Magdalena's is set with care. Warm booths, candlelight, and fresh flowers perfect for date night or a special dinner.

Mimo

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16.8 mi

Went here for a late dinner date and I cannot recommend it enough! The service was quick and easy…read more Our waiter was so helpful in going over the menu for us. We ordered two different pastas to try and fritters to start. The vibes were IT for both a date night or to have a chill night with a big group. I think the menu had a good variety in each course without it being overwhelming, I will be going back to try their large selection of wine and more of their dishes!

The restaurant has old school New Jersey Italian vibes - low ceiling, a little moody ambiance - but…read morenone of the attitude. The staff is super friendly, and we were welcomed as we were (we had hoped to eat at a sister establishment but they sold out of what we wanted). Mimo's offers a great selection of Italian inspired apps, three well appointed pizzas, a few varied and surprising options for pasta dishes, and some mains. Items we tried: Pane - delicious Roasted Carrot Pizza - AMAZING, A little spicy, but definitely something we would order again. Pastas we ordered initially came out cold - our incredible waiter immediately corrected the issue. But from a flavor profile - Pansotti - sooooo delicious. You'd never guess that it was a vegetarian option - the mushrooms were so meaty. The delicate pouches with the spinach and ricotta were heavenly. Pappardelle - The lamb braised sauce had a depth of flavor that could rival any restaurant in Italy. My only tiny hope was that the pasta would have been served aldente, it was a little overcooked. But to each his own. Overall - really great. Would recommend. This would be great for a weeknight dinner or an off the beaten path date night.

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Mia Bella Trattoria

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

Food: Margherita Pizza (7.5/10) - Thin crust pizza, fresh…read moretasting dough & ingredients. Could have a little more cheese. Came out quick. The fresh red pepper offered at the table really kicked the flavor up a notch. Beet salad (8/10)- nice presentation. Red beets tasted really fresh & clean (not earthy) and the beets were thick enough to actually taste them! Balsamic dressing is very tasty. The fried cheese, tomatoes & candied pecans are a great complement to the beets and greens. Add the fresh cracked black pepper offered by the server. Seafood lasagna (8/10) - the seafood is not lacking! Its very seafood-forward. Salmon, shrimp, clams. You definitely know you are eating seafood. The cheese/seafood/pasta/sauce ratio is spot on, well balanced. It felt more like a seafood dish than a lasagna/pasta dish. My only complaint (and it's not really a negative) is I was in the mood for lasagna & after eating this dish, although it was very good, I still had a hankering for lasagna. Other: - Service in general was good. It was a slow day during my Sunday afternoon visit. - Bathrooms were well kept & had cool big mirrors in the hallway upon exiting the bathroom. - Parking in the attached garage is free. I would return again.

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Il Bracco

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

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

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Impero Italiano

Amazing pasta and Pizza! Server are friendly. The fettuccine is so fantastic. The place is a little…read moresmall but super original, not for the snobs.

The moment I walked in and the smell reminded me of my grandma's house on Sundays... I knew it was…read moregonna be good. And I wasn't wrong. The food was phenomenal. The serving sizes aren't typical Italian serving sizes though.

Gnocchi salsiccia e funghi

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North Italia

Brunch Review: North Italia HTX (Post Oak)…read more North Italia is one of those restaurants that never misses. Every visit is consistent, from the service to the food, which is why it's one of my favorite brunch spots. Our group was seated right away in a great location that really let us enjoy the atmosphere. While our waitress could have been a little more attentive, it seemed she was juggling several tables, so overall the service was still pleasant. We started with the Truffle Garlic Bread, and it was absolutely amazing--warm pull-apart bread with truffle oil, melted cheese, and buttery goodness. We also shared the Italian Donuts, which are their take on beignets, and they were delicious. For brunch, I ordered the Steak & Eggs and the French Toast. The French toast was unlike any I've had before--crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, perfectly sweet, and topped with fresh strawberries. It didn't even need syrup. The steak was tender and cooked perfectly. The eggs had a flavor that just wasn't for me, but the roasted potatoes with sun-dried tomatoes were excellent. To drink, I enjoyed the Rosé Sangria, beautifully garnished with strawberries and cucumber. It was sweet, refreshing, and perfect for a hot summer day. North Italia also offers a fantastic 2 for $25 special that includes an appetizer and entrée, making it a great value. Before leaving, I ordered the Bolognese to take home for my family, and it was just as delicious as expected. Overall, everyone in our group enjoyed their meals, the atmosphere was great, and the food was consistently excellent. North Italia continues to be one of my favorite brunch destinations, and I'll definitely be back. Rating: 9.5/10 Would I return? Absolutely!

Stopped by for the first time and I thought it was okay. With the open concept, it's pretty loud…read more Parking on the weekday wasn't horrible but I could see it being difficult during busier times. As for what I had: Zucca chips: 3/5 what I received was much different from everyone else's pictures. My chips were much smaller and mostly pieces of chips. Maybe I got the bottom of the batch? The flavor was good, but because they were small and folded in on themselves, they held a lot of the oil. The oil did taste fresh though. Eggplant parm (small plate): 3/5 most cheese and very little eggplant. The flavor was good. My waitress told me it came with noodles but then no noodles came out. I know this place is popular and everyone seems to like it. I would try it one more time just to see if maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but overall I didn't think it was worth the money.

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Tiny Champions

pretty good food with somewhat high prices and very long waits. The parking was terrible.read more

I really wanted to try the salad here. Saw a few folks with it and it looked delicious. Definitely…read moresomething to visit later. But for today I tried the pepperoni pizza. For my dips I had the salami xo, fancy ranch and chili oil. This place opens at 5 and was totally full when I arrived at 5:20 on a Wed. They have happy hour for the first hour and the price for pizza and drinks is significantly reduced. So the crowd is understandable. I tried one of the happy hour drinks. Smoke Signal $6 on HH Mezcal, Citrus, Sweetener For the dips. The fancy ranch kinda tasted like ranch with dill and something else. It was giving thousand island vibes. But not. It was good. The chili oil was just that The wait was 45 minutes and it was well worth it. Customer service was A1. Food was delicious. They gave a high rating and are busy for a reason.

Interior / ig: @joyyeats

Radiator Pasta - $26

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Drinks - just okay

Fabio's Artisan Pasta

I never want to eat dry pasta again. The cavatelli and fettuccine were great and we had enough…read morefor multiple meals. The texture of the pasta was really nice and it was so easy to prepare. I also felt that it was much easier to digest and less bloating.

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

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Aperitivo

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

Aperitivo is very cute and chic inside and out! The outdoor patio overlooking the Houston skyline…read morewas a huge bonus. My friends and I went during their brunch hour on the weekend. We booked the outdoor seating and boy was it hot that day. Nonetheless, the restaurant did provide large umbrellas to shade our table, so that was nice. Main Dish: Creste De Gallo pasta, was good. My dish needed a bit more salt. Drinks: Special Sangria. This wasn't on their menu, but I asked the waitress if they served sangrias. Sure enough, they did! Although our waitress was extremely nice, the service could've been a bit better. It took about 25-30 minutes for my water. I had to remind the waitress again that I didn't receive a water. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Aperitivo. A few people at our table were not thrilled with their meal. However, I would give this place another shot and try something different on the menu..

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Bellissimo

(85 reviews)

13.4 mi

Food was incredible, I would give them a 10 if I could. Pasta was fresh, sauce perfect, seafood…read morefresh and plentiful. Price is very reasonable for quality of food. We went before the theatre so arrived early so not crowded, but service was perfect. Building is old, but maintained well and very clean and comfortable. The part of town in interesting - independence Heights is starting to gentrify but in transition. I really hope more people will venture out there and keep them going until it is booming like the Heights.

The food was very good, and the service was decent overall. We enjoyed our meal, which is why it's…read moredisappointing that our experience ended the way it did. We ordered the tiramisu for dessert, and nowhere on the menu did it mention that it was served with a slice of kiwi hidden underneath the whipped cream. I'm allergic to kiwi, and because it was completely covered, I didn't realize it was there until after I had already taken a bite. I brought this to our server's attention, not because I was looking for a discount or anything free, but simply because I wanted the staff to be aware so this wouldn't happen to another customer with a food allergy. Instead, the first response I received was asking if I had read the menu, which I had. Unfortunately, the menu never mentioned kiwi being part of the dessert. What really bothered me was overhearing the conversation afterward. Our server spoke with another staff member a few booths away, and I heard comments along the lines of, "Well, he should've mentioned his allergy," and "He should've asked." It felt like the responsibility was being placed entirely on me rather than acknowledging that an undisclosed ingredient had been served. I understand that customers with allergies should communicate them whenever possible, but I also think restaurants have a responsibility to disclose ingredients that aren't typically expected, especially when they're hidden in the presentation. I've had tiramisu many times and have never encountered one served with kiwi tucked beneath whipped cream. Again, the food itself was good, and this review isn't about trying to get compensation. I genuinely wanted to help prevent a similar situation for someone else. Unfortunately, the way my concern was handled left me feeling dismissed and caused me to lose confidence in the restaurant's approach to food allergies.

Bellisimo (inside)

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Pluckers Wing Bar - Shepherd

Great wings. I never really have bad food experiences there. Just on shepherd beat the crowd…read morebecause parking fills up pretty fast if busy. Great place to eat, drink, and watch any games.

Absolutely enjoyed our visit this weekend. We celebrated a birthday and our waitress Miranda R was…read morethe Best!! The wait time was short, we were a party of 13. The food was delicious. The service was Top Tier. Miranda was all smiles the entire time and was on top of everything we needed . Definitely recommend

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Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose

Weird to be craving Mexican food after returning from 2 1/2 weeks in Mexico City, but lunch today…read morewas here, and you know what, based on the pozole and the carne asada tacos with rice and beans, I give this place a thumbs up. I thought that the pozole in all its greenness, was pretty good and pretty authentic. I liked the entree, rice and beans also. Basmati rice was an interesting twist on the traditional. It was very flavorful, and had some citrus notes. I'd come back here. Weird. A Dallas chain that may actually "make it" in Houston, considering how many Dallas chains have come here and going out of business.

Came here for HRW on a Sunday night…read more This was our first time and we def loved the vibe. Very happening and good for people watching. Food was pretty good. I especially loved the hot salsa that comes with the chips. The arepas also were a highlight. My husband wasn't a huge fan of the crab enchiladas. He didn't think the crab meat was fresh. Service was also a bit shoddy as our waiter took a while and seemed to have forgot about our table a few times. Overall 4/5

Mexican Sugar - beautiful lighting

Machete Margarita

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Karen D.

8 years ago

Daddy O's blew my mind! This local, family owned establishment is putting out some serious NY style pies (with NYC themed names to match)! I have been a couple times and have yet to be disappointed. Their homemade dough is made in house from scratch daily. Also they offer a gluten free crust, which I love! read more

Hollie V.

3 years ago

Great little pizzeria in a nice location. The customer service was fast and great. We enjoyed our visit today and the pizza was great! We would definitely recommend this pizzeria. read more

Josephine E.

6 years ago

Pizza is always hot and fresh. Crust is nice and crispy. Wings are over priced, but they always have coupons for pizza deals. This is our go to pizza spot! read more

ben b.

6 years ago

Really good pizza, fresh ingredients, fast service, love there for red garlic bread With a large pizza.

Fletch F.

5 years ago

Meh. Really all I can say, meh. Not bad, not great, nothing to really stand out against other places.

Taylor M.

600

8 years ago

Super sweet staff. The pizza was GREAT. Probably one of my favorites in this area! Will be back!

Susan G.

6 years ago

Great Pizza, nice staff. Lunch special for $7.99 is a good deal. I will be going here again. read more

Sahar B.

9 years ago

Not happy with our first visit! Definitely we are not going again! Very low quality pizza

Finn W.

3 years ago

Tastes great and there is a wide variety of pizza flavors, salads and pastas.

Candis C.

5 years ago

Great Pizza. Cozy Spot. I especially love the cheese pizza with basil.

Greg D.

8 years ago

Best delivery option in 77079. Pepperoni rolls are great.

Ksubi M.

3 years ago

its clean inside, the pizza looks great & great service !

Rob S.

8 years ago

Great neighborhood pizza. Always Fresh and delicious.

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