Authentic Italian Food!…read more So glad my mother n law recommended this gem to me! Only Italian place in Houston that reminds me of my time in Italy, I've pretty much been all over Italy but this place gives me a more Florence aka Firenze vibe! Family owned! Interestingly enough the owner is from Florence! Customer service from Rebekah was simply outstanding and reminded me of my time in Florence where I felt as if I was family. They have fresh authentic Italian Ingredients! They have frozen Italian delicacy's you can buy like pastas, Mac n cheese, sauces, Italian sausages and more. They also make their own Italian pasta in house! They have a small coffee section, bread section and authentic Italian imported drink section. I opted in for their fresh sandwiches on focaccia bread I got the prosciutto sandwich and my wife got the caprese. My sandwich consisted of fresh arugula, (I forgot the cheese), prosciutto, balsamic vinaigrette on focaccia bread. The sandwich simply took me back to my time in Florence! Fresh and authentic ingredients! I also got a Limonata drink I forgot to take a picture of! I will be a regular customer! Tap in !

If you are looking for authentic pasta with real ingredients straight from Italy...this is the…read moreplace. No preservatives. The Casetta family provides an extensive education on various products available so you know what you are getting! I was looking for something different and authentic as I have traveled throughout Italy from Milan-Florence-Naples-Rome-Amalfi Coast. So I know what they are selling is the truth!! They are available on the weekends at the farmers market for your convenience or you can stop by their store. The pasta and sauces are frozen. They also have bread available, pizza dough, and sausages from local farmers. What makes them unique is that they have chicken meatballs!!! Of course Beef meatballs are available-Both are marinating in light marinara sauce. Coffee is available and they have daily fresh made sandwiches for lunch. Dessert-Tiramisu This is my go to from now on for pasta and sauce!!! The service was amazing and they offered me a sample of a Biscotti that was to die for...I made the mistake of eating it without coffee because it was so good. I will be back to purchase more and will be bringing my mom. Thank you Casetta!!! You provided such a wonderful welcome!!!

My family and I received a few meals from Marchese's as part of a meal train for our second child…read more We received the chicken pot pie, cheesy rice casserole, and the chocolate pie. Everything was absolutely fantastic and so easy to heat up. Think HEB Meal Simple but meals that taste like they're from a restaurant heated up in your oven. The pot pie is my favorite and we've since gifted it to another postpartum couple, bought it again for ourselves, and recommended the place to several friends. When my husband went to grab a pot pie for us a week or so ago, they'd just run out and the owner made two new ones for him fresh. She also said that we can always call ahead if we want something specific and they'll make it fresh! Such thoughtful, kind service!

Lasagna is really good. I highly recommend if you need a quick meal for the family. The staff were…read morereally helpful and gave great recommendations. Was my first time shopping will definitely not be my last.

Nut allergy friendly: No issues with what we ordered after letting the waiter know. They initially…read moreremoved the fava beans from our cheese board but they gave it to us on the side after we asked about it. Fava beans aren't nuts! Parking: Tons of parking here surprisingly, both a paved lot and a pebble lot. We had a reservation for 3 at 7PM and were promptly seated at a booth after a small line of people. Order-to-Appetizer: 15 Minutes Order-to-Entrees: 30 MInutes For three people, we ordered: Dairymaid's Cheese Board (4/5): Comes with four cheeses, five small pieces of sourdough, honey-spritzed grapes, green Granny Smith apples, and fava beans. I wish they gave us more bread with the cheeses and preserves. The four cheeses provided were slices of a five-year aged Cheddar, Oveja Anejo, Tomarashi, and Gruyere. I enjoyed the Tomarashi the most. It is a bit pricey for what you get, but very sharable and a great starter. Shady Acres Pizza with prosciutto (3.5/5): I really don't like getting thin crust pizza that isn't crispy, and unfortunately this was a soggy thin crust pizza. The toppings themselves were very flavorful, and the end parts were crispy enough. 5 Cheese Calzone with chicken (3.5/5): Whew, five cheeses makes for a salty calzone. The side marinara sauce provides a good balance. It's very filling. Chicken might have been a good addition because prosciutto might have made it too salty. It was larger than expected which was nice for sharability. Service was kind of iffy. They were pretty rude with not providing us utensils and seeming almost angry that we asked for some for the cheese board. They mixed up our order (we asked for chicken on the pizza and prosciutto on the calzone and they flipped it) and seemed almost apologetically serving us afterwards. Overall, would recommend as a relaxed date spot at a reasonable price. I paid via inKind and applied referral credit with no issues. Would come back with inKind credit, probably not at full price.

Went with friends for a chill Saturday lunch !…read more Service‍ - chill and attentive staff What we ordered * shady acres + prosciutto * the goodfella burrata * tipsy calamri Overall the food was very solid! Vibe 6 /10 - has a family friendly patio outside! price $30 ish per person party of 4 people I give 6/10 04/25/26

We visited Mastrantos for Valentines Day and really enjoyed our dinner! They had a selection of 3…read morepre-fixed menus: one for meat eaters, one for the pescatarians, and one for the vegetarians (menu attached). My husband did the red menu and I did the blue menu. We both greatly enjoyed our respective menus. I loved my beet carpaccio and burrata salad. The beets were cooked perfectly and were so fresh. I enjoyed my pan-seared branzino. The tamarind, lime, & habanero sauce that went with it was delicious. I was initially worried about the habanero because I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but pairing it with the fish toned down the spice. The merengue dessert was so yummy. The service was great - our waitress was kind and attentive. The ambiance was cozy. They did a great job with the lighting and setting a romantic valentines day dinner vibe. We will be back!

Came here on a weekday for dinner. Located on Studewood in the Heights. There's plenty of parking…read moreright next to the restaurant. The interior is pretty casual with a full bar in the middle. Our server was friendly and made couple solid recommendations on appetizers. Two dishes stood out for me: Watermelon and tomato salad - this is my favorite thing from the dinner, the sweetness from the watermelon worked surprisingly well with the balsamic glaze and pesto, very refreshing. TexQueno - nice cheese stick made with Venezuelan cheese, paired well with the cilantro sauce. We also tried the shrimp ceviche, which was solid, but nothing too special. For the main, we went with pastas, which were let downs. For the Cioppino Linguini, the seafood was overcooked, the pasta texture wasn't great, and the dish tasted pretty bland and lack the garlicky tomato flavor you'd expect from a traditional Cioppino Linguini. The wild mushroom pasta had a bit heavy sauce, also not the best pastas, but the mushrooms were cooked well.

Coltivare is one of the cutest spots for a girls' night out or a date night. The atmosphere is…read morecharming and cozy, and I love the concept of growing ingredients right outside in their garden. I got lucky and found a parking spot right next to the restaurant, but otherwise you'll likely need to rely on street parking. We ordered several dishes to share around the table, and everything was delicious. The wings were especially flavorful and ended up being one of my favorite dishes of the night. The pasta was also very good! It had a lot of garlic! For dessert, we tried the new cherry chocolate cake, and it was amazing. The texture was so smooth, the sweetness was perfectly balanced, and the cherries paired beautifully with the chocolate. The cocktails were also dangerously good. You barely taste the alcohol. Between the food, drinks, good service, and ambiance, it's definitely a spot I'll be returning to.

I went to Coltivare with my girlfriends on a Saturday night, and I'm really glad we made a…read morereservation because the place was packed. The parking situation wasn't great -- mostly street parking, and it felt pretty hectic. The restaurant itself is quaint but small, so it gets crowded and loud inside. We had a patio reservation and were seated in the covered patio, which ended up being perfect since it was freezing outside and much quieter than the main dining room. For food and drinks, I ordered a nonalcoholic spritz, which was really refreshing. We shared a pizza that was pretty good, and I ordered the black pepper and parmesan spaghetti. It was okay -- not bad, but nothing too memorable. Overall, we enjoyed our food, and our waiter was very nice and attentive. I'd recommend trying it out and definitely making a reservation.

Looking for a solid deli that isn't over run and has a variety of seating options? I've got an…read moreanswer for you... Ploughman's Deli and Cafe. I ordered the "Roll the Hard Six," and it was fantastic -- tender roast beef, honey mustard, plenty of crunchy goodness, and a sauce that kept me coming back for another bite. The bread tasted fresh, the service was friendly, and the pasta salad on the side was amazing. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you're looking for a satisfying sandwich and welcoming atmosphere.

Food is good- I bit pricey but good serving portions. Service was horrible today. The girl at the…read morerestaurant was giving us step by step directions on where we could and couldn't sit, where we needed to return our menu, and said not to use the knife we we didn't need it! As if she would just pass it on to someone else. Then after paying $40 for my sandwich and side, I asked for extra thousand island dressing for my Reuben sandwich and she wanted to charge me for it! Unbelievable! They lost me forever as a customer.

I came around 7 pm and the line was lengthy. It took about 45 minutes to get inside and then…read moreanother 45 minutes to order. The food came out within 20 minutes of ordering but was disappointing. I ordered the creste de gallo (full portion), pesto (half portion), and rigatoni bolognese (full portion) to share. The portions looked pretty similar despite the price difference. The Creste de gallo was cold and had no flavor. I'd had this pasta in the past and remember it being spicy and yummy, but the dish I had on this visit was bland. There were also maybe less than 10 half thin slices of sausage in there and 3 slivers of onion, which seemed tiny for the $25 charge. The pesto was room temperature and was also bland ($15). The rigatoni bolognese was the only hot dish and had a little bit of flavor ($25). There was also no complimentary bread anymore which was a disappointment. They're closing soon, so that may be why the food was subpar. The interior was clean and the employees were nice enough. Parking was along the street.

Rumor has it - this place is closing (I hope it's just a rumor that never comes to fruition because…read morethis place is such a staple)! It's always packed but the vibes are cozy and the staff is very friendly & efficient. I have been here several times and always get my fave rigatoni bolognese which never fails to live up to the ultimate comfort food experience. You can choose from the half-size or full-size portions of the pasta. Pictured is the full-size portion which is a generous amount of food! We got a bottle of white wine that was recommended to use by the lady taking our orders. It was an amazing wine, crisp and balanced without being too sweet. Always get the bottle because one glass is never enough! I wish I ventured out to try other things from their vast menu but that just means I have to come back again soon

We came here after a few hours at the nearby arcade, which is within walking distance. We had a…read morelarge pizza with pepperoni and sausage and an order of lemon pepper wings. The pizza and wings were outstanding. I looovved the crust on the pizza. It's less bready than the big chains' hand-tossed crust but also buttery with just a hint of chewiness. I have no idea how they do it, but it was perfection. They also use the tiny cup pepperonis, which had the crispy edges that I enjoy. The wings were a little overcooked, but the lemon pepper seasoning they use was so delicious it was easy to forgive. Finally, the staff here really rounded out the experience for us. They were so darn friendly and patient, taking time to explain the menu, offer suggestions, and wait while four indecisive people decided what they wanted. These days, that's a rarity and deserves to be mentioned. Loved this place and will certainly be back.

Was craving a late night pizza and didn't realize it's next to cidercade. The interior design is…read morecool with lots of neon lights. I ordered the trompo pizza and large Caesar salad. Ngl the pizza was good but it was on the pricey side. $17 for a personal size pizza is a bit steep for me. As for the salad, it's simple but I'm a bit disappointed. For $14 It would be nice if it was homemade or put together with better ingredients. It looks/taste very generic like it came from a prepackaged bag and the sauce from a bottle. The croutons were in commercialize packets. It was meh, but def not worth paying it at the price point.