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.

I'm in love with everything about this Cafe. The service was so fabulous they were very attentive…read morefrom the moment I walked in to the moment I left. I did not feel rushed to pay or to order. Since it was my first time I had to take a little bit of time to peruse the menu. I was very happy that I tried sampler of mussels. I have to say the curried ones were my favorite. And of course the french fries were top notch. The environment was very very calm and conducive to conversation. Parking in the back was easy and readily available. I would definitely try to go back and try other things

Revisited another oldie! Parking lot is shared with limited…read moredesignated spaces so we ended up on the side street. Entrances at both the front and back. Welcoming space and they still have that tavern feel. Good service and good food. Everything was good, standouts: Mushroom toast Mussels, garlic butter Fries

Come here if you want authentic Italian espresso and sweet treats like hand filled cannolis of all…read morevarieties, gelato, and many different baked goods. Thet serve lavazza espresso and some enticing hot chocolates. One is likely your standard hot chocolate but they also have an Italian hot chocolate which seems so rich and deep in flavor. They'll even pour it over your gelato, like an affogato of sorts but hold the espresso. I saw they serve "actual food" here too if you want to grab a sandwich or something. But note that parking sucks. There's bound to be a few spots with metered parking along the street but try to get a spot across the street if you're lucky, which has free parking for 2 hours. The ambiance is eh as it is kind of no frills. They focus more on the quality of the food and drinks rather than interior aesthetics. Just think of plain functional tables and chairs.

Oh my word! I had never heard of Fellini Caffe until this evening when I ordered delivery…read more Maaaaybe I've passed by it while driving through Rice Village? Not sure but rest assured I will be going there in person (probably tomorrow). I needed something super healthy with ingredients I love this evening but it needed to be light and tasty. The Avocado Caprese Toast was exactly what I needed. Every bite was amazing. It's like a salad atop a piece of toast but with perfect presentation and execution like a 5 star restaurant. I cannot tell you how good it was. More of an update to come once I visit in person. When I glanced at the menu, I saw "cannoli" and am seeking an establishment that doesn't put chocolate chips in the filling. Yes yes, that's my excuse for going in person tomorrow, just to see if they have them. I'm sure I won't get anything else.

We stumbled upon this little gem while working a couple doors down for two days, and I'm so glad we…read moredid! The first morning, a pretty big group of us walked in all at once, and I honestly expected a long wait. Instead, the two employees working absolutely crushed it. They got everyone's orders out surprisingly fast without sacrificing quality, and you could tell they were working incredibly hard. The pastry case alone is enough to make you stop in, everything looked fresh, beautiful, and homemade. I ordered the Texan Croissant both mornings because it was that good. It was easily one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. The croissant was perfectly flaky, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the runny egg yolk took it over the top. I also grabbed a coffee the second day, and it was really good as well. My only critique is that both days we visited, there was a strong smell inside that reminded me of urine or maybe a mildew-type cleaning product. It wasn't enough to keep me from coming back (clearly, since I went two days in a row!), but it was definitely noticeable and something I hope they can figure out. Overall, the food was outstanding, the service was impressive, and I'll absolutely be back for another Texan Croissant if i'm ever in the area!

Go ahead, if you're in Houston, to make your way to Flo Paris! Dont walk, run! This really is a…read morecute patisserie. Adorable. Let's get to the offerings. What I ordered and what they have. So, I usually order the croissants, which are big and appropriately flaky. I don't know if they make thier own dough. It is an intense project of ensuring the dough and butter mesh to appropriately create the steam in the dough. They could be using a lamination machine. Fun fact: I always make croissants from scratch. I also make a salmon en crute which I use canned salmon, cream cheese, peppercorns crushed, lemon juice and a pinch of lemon zest. I stuff my mixture in my croissant and top it with everything but the bagel seasoning from Trader Joe's. I also make a great raspberry almond cheesecake croissant. I add the raspberry and almond paste to the softened cream cheese. I add a bit of vanilla extract, one egg, and a little sour cream. Maybe 3/4 cup. Flo Paris has delicious banana bread. I absolutely love that it's not that sweet! They also have a delicious quiche Lorraine that is simple the best. They have a good variety of croissants. Like they have a ham and cheese croissant that is delicious. They have a variety of quiche. A very delicious variety of sandwiches, drinks, coffee, tea, desserts and treats as well as homemade potato chips. I know I'm forgetting some things. Come on over and enjoy.

My wife and I went for the first time last week, looking for some nice Greek food. The restaurant…read moreis small but very clean and nicely laid out. The appearance is friendly and nicely decorated. My wife had Mussaka and said it was excellent. I had a wonderful sandwich on tasty toast with ground beef and Greek vegetables. The service was friendly and pleasant. We'll be back soon. By the way, you can take home already preparted tasty dishes ready to heat and eat.*

This place is such a gem!…read more Stumbled upon this place when we were craving weekend brunch after a run to Homegoods - and so glad that we did! This restaurant is a bit under the radar, tucked away within a strip mall/shopping center. They have wonderful brunch options, and their dips and salads are so good. What sets this place apart for me is the quality of the produce and ingredients: you can taste the difference all the way from the quality of the tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, and to the pita. They have a great curated selection of Greek wines, and wine specials on some weekends too! The guy who usually is behind the register on weekends is so nice and friendly as well, and he always remembers us when we drop by. One of my favorite Greek restaurants in the city!

Hi, a few months ago I went for dinner with my family to Numero28 on Highland Village, the food was…read moreamazing and the service great. My sister ordered melanzane alla parmigiana and I had the famous caccio e pepe. I do not remember what else was brought to the table but I'd like to highly recommend those two. It was delicious and the pasta was almost like the one I ate in Rome. Daniel was very nice and he even took the time to speak to me in Italian as I let him know I was always looking for opportunities to practice it. Hope you all enjoy! -Atenea

Yes. We would come back again hands down if only just for the tiramisu! But everything we had was…read moredelicious and we would come back for the pasta. It's not the best pasta I've ever had but it is solid. I got the bolognese which is solid. My husband got the PENNE ALLA BOSCAIOLA. I think he preferred my dish even though he loves a cream sauce over tomato sauce. His was okay good. It was lighter in flavor where as mine was packed with flavor. Tiramisu was the main show and why we came. It did not disappoint and we would come here again to eat it. It is def our best tiramisu we've ever had. This place is small and packed even on a Monday night. We came for a late dinner and they were able to fit us in with our baby in a stroller. Service very nice. It was breezy outside, we would have enjoyed sitting outside more. The doors were open, so inside did not feel like a/c was running and quite humid inside. I think my husband and baby felt a bit too hot and clammy. Other than that, our dinner was enjoyable.

As the newest addition to the Hugo restaurants, Zaranda was pleasantly quiet on a weekday and it…read moredidn't disappoint! The inside felt like a nice modern resort in Los Cabos with clean minimalist wood elements and soft colors reminiscent of the beach and sea. We were impressed by the top-notch service and the freshness and presentation of the food. - Fish of the day (5/5): they serve red snapper or branzino for dinner, and we got a beautifully grilled red snapper. There was a lot of meat and all of it was so tender and tasty! It came with a large warm tortilla, a salad, and sauces/salsas. Would totally get again and highly recommend. - Caesar salad (4/5): definitely paying for the presentation and for it to be prepared table side on this one! But the 2 leaves that were served were undeniably crisp, flavorful, and delicious with the creamy sauce clinging onto each of them. - Brussels sprouts (4/5): well cooked with a nice texture, was more of a salt and pepper flavor and looked more flavorful than it was. A solid Brussels sprout dish. - Cabbage (5/5): a hefty half head of cabbage! Doused in a layer of cheese on top. This was hearty and tasty; the cabbage was well cooked and soft enough to cut through easily without being mushy. Yum! - Tuna tostada (4.5/5): nice and crisp. The aoili definitely carried the punch of flavors here while the provided the heartiness. It was a little salty but was still quite tasty with soy sauce and green onion being the main flavors. - Octopus taco (3.5/5): not much flavor, tasted more like a plain bean taco, but I liked the creaminess of the potatoes inside. The texture of the tortilla was nice with a little crisp on the outside. Honestly, we tried Zaranda specifically for their desserts, and I was really happy with them-- beautiful presentation with an interesting contrast of flavors and textures in each: * Pastel de datiles (3.5/5)-- simple and rich date cake, very sweet and definitely could taste that bourbon in the toffee sauce (not a fan of the alcohol taste but others might enjoy!). * Erizo Del Mar (4/5)-- an impressive work of chocolate art made to look like a sea urchin! While the chocolate didn't taste like much, the cake and cream were really fragrant with the lemon and mango. Definitely one for the fruity dessert fans! My favorite part was the hibiscus caramel and chocolate cookie crumbs outside of the urchin shell. * Dolar de Arena (4/5): white chocolate sand dollar on top of almond sponge cake with coconut mousse and almond praline. Super interesting taste, mostly tropical but nutty from that almond praline! * Galleta de macadamia (5/5): my favorite one and dish of the whole night! Aside from beautiful presentation, the little tower was so fun to eat as each layer was a chocolatey treat in itself-- yum! Starting off with a sweet, crisp, and chewy tuile. Then a crunchy and chocolatey cracker perched on a thick, rich, and decadent chocolate ganache. The chocolate macadamia cookie (?) on the bottom was an epic dark chocolate puck that was just sweet enough and crunchy with the macadamia bits. Omgawd, delish! The black sesame ice cream would satisfy any black sesame fan. I felt like the passion fruit gel was a bit out of place but would come back just for this dessert! They were also so kind to bring us (not only one, but two!) complimentary chocolate cake for our birthdays (we were there to celebrate my bday, but it was only a few days after MT's bday). We thanked them but declined the extra one since we were already indulging quite a bit! But the cake was super moist, almost on the brink of being a tres leches. The frosting was sweet and creamy-- definitely extra rich but I could definitely have that again! Our dessert mission was a success, and our dinner was wonderful overall, topped off with exceptional service-- we were happy campers! Definitely recommend Zaranda for your next seafood dinner or dessert splurge :)

Zaranda is such a chic addition to downtown Houston, with a clear Mexican influence that feels…read moremodern, intentional, and beautifully executed. I tried it during Houston Restaurant Month and absolutely loved the entire experience. The tuna taco appetizer was a standout -- fresh, light, and the perfect way to ease into the meal. Paired with their guacamole, it made for an awesome starter that set the tone for what was coming next. For my entrée, I chose the butterflied branzino, served with toasted corn tortillas and three different salsas/toppings. The fish was cooked perfectly and seasoned so well that every bite felt balanced and thoughtful. It's one of those dishes that looks simple but delivers big flavor. Dessert was a tropical dream. Mango, passion fruit, coconut, and white chocolate all came together in a presentation so pretty I almost didn't want to touch it. Almost. The plate went back completely clean -- no regrets. Overall, Zaranda delivers a chic atmosphere, thoughtful dishes, and a menu that feels both familiar and elevated. I'll definitely be returning.

I was excited to come across this fun Mexican dive!…read more The enchiladas rojas here are sooo good! I was a little skeptical at first since they're plated more beautifully than traditional enchiladas callejeras, but one bite and I was sold. (Didn't even think to grab a photo before diving in.) Between the enchiladas, friendly wait staff, cantaloupe agua fresca, and music (that added to the vibe but wasn't too loud), it's a fun spot for a casual lunch I'll be back for again soon!

This place is TRASH…read more My wife and I came from 45 minutes away to give this place a try, and keep in mind, their hours say 8AM-9PM.... We came, the establishment was open, no one greeted us and we sat down. My wife had to go to the back to see if anyone would help us. A young kid comes out and says we could sit anywhere, and then almost immediately, a crosseyed lady comes and says "WE DONT OPEN TILL 11am" Wtf?!?!?!?!?' PLEASE CHANGE YOUR HOURS POSTED WASTE OF TIME