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    Osso & Kristalla

    3.8 (535 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars, Pizza
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ciara D.

    Service was Amazing! I visited for Houston Restaurant Week. The way items are described on the menu do not match how they are once served. That was a consistent thing I noticed. I started with the bruschetta - the bread was not even bread and the tomatoes were just drenched in a sugar sauce. I moved on the entree which was a steak with mashed potatoes. My server was very upfront with me that the quality of the mashed potatoes differs based on the chef. I asked that he make sure they put their big toe in it and they did. The entree was DELICIOUS. Now for dessert, there was more ice cream than the bread pudding which was not the main attraction. There was a nice ambiance to the restaurant along with the open kitchen concept. Parking was free given it was after 6 on the Houston streets.

    TOMATO AVOCADO CAPRESE & APPLEWOOD SMOKED SALMON
    Cheryl G.

    We started here to pregame before going to the Astros game. It's an Italian trattoria owned by Astros owner,Jim Crane. We sat at the bar and Antonio was our bartender and server. He's a pretty funny guy so he had us laughing. The ambiance was mediocre nothing extraordinary except for the prices were "extra" as expected. The food was okay and the presentation was nice. I asked Antonio for a spritzer because I wanted something refreshing. The drink was mango mix with brut champagne. It was off the menu and pretty good. It was so good that our friends that met us up here ordered the same drink. It's a good spot to meet up for drinks before the game. It fills up quick so you need to arrive before noon on Sundays.

    CHIX & WAFFLES
    Salma S.

    Came in for restaurant weeks brunch Order Truffle fries - can't really go wrong Applewood smoked salmon - it was good not great could have used pickled onions rather than the chopped to give you a balanced bite Chicken & waffles - unfortunately my least favorite. Chicken didn't have a whole lot of flavor, texture was kinda chewy and dry. And a little soggy not a lot of crisp. (Probably could have used a twice fry) waffle was ok cold had a dry kind of crisp not the chew and fluff, the butter was a little too sweet. A little salt would have balanced it out Creole shrimp and grits- first plate the grits were undercooked so they were nice enough to redo. This I would back for. Shrimp beautifully cooked, the sauce was like silk wonderfully balanced bite . At $25 per person it was ok. The only thing I would definitely come back for was the shrimp and grits. Service was ok. We got there when they opened. Server was nice. And it's beautiful inside but it's more girls brunch or girls night out to be honest

    Sharleen S.

    Came for dinner last night as the reviews sounded really good. Honestly, the staff was SUPER sweet. And it's why I have it the 3 stars. Our waitress was super sweet and helpful. I got the "not so French" drink and it was delicious. The vibes of the location were cute but kinda meh. I got the olive oil salmon for dinner. It was actually pretty good! Idk what I was expecting. Also someone I was with got the Wagyu empanadas and I tried was - also was really good. Unfortunately, when I packed my food to go - there was a hair at the bottom of my plate. I was super disappointed. Another person I was with said she had a hair in her pizza too. Was not the best experience. Super let down and disappointed

    Margherita pizza
    Kourtney H.

    I love the actual restaurant so when I saw they had a space in Daikin I happily paid the $14 for some of the most trash pizza of my life. The crust is thick and undercooked . The quality of cheese is plastic-ey and barely melted. When your name is associated with something the quality shouldn't vary THIS much. This picture is from a pizza in store. I didn't bother taking a pic of the one from the game.

    Requel P.

    Went here for Houston Restaurant Week and had a great experience. From the customer service to the food, everything was exceptional! Inside is nicely decorated. They have a bar on one side of the door and the dining area on the opposite side with a view of the kitchen. Our server was a kind young gentleman that gave us some of his favorite recommendations. For my drink, I got the Pesca Mojito. It had just the right sweetness in its syrup. Very flavorful. Their HRW Dinner was only $39pp for their 3 course meal. That is a STEAL! Plus the food was SO worth it! For starters, I got the Calamari Fritti. They were nice & crispy. I was not expecting the jalapeños to come with them but im glad they did. It gave a nice kick to go with the crunch. My entree was the Chicken Picatta, as recommended as a favorite by our server. I actually would not have chose this on my own, but something told me to trust him. And im glad I did. It was indeed delicious and I was not disappointed. Probably the best Chicken Picatta I've ever had. For dessert, I opted for the Lemoncello Cheesecake. It was topped with lemon zest & blueberry. It was very creamy and good. Not too sweet. Again this was a great deal with their variety of options for HRW and this is how I expect HRW to be. I would definitely recommend trying this out.

    Steak and branzino

    Easily our neighborhood favorite. Everything we've ever had here has been delicious, the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Well love the indoor ambiance and outdoor patio. Some of our favorite dishes include the muscles, the strawberry field salad, grilled oysters, the branzino, chicken piccata, the steak- all PERFECT!! We tried the half chicken for the first time this weekend & it blew us away!! The most tender, juicy chicken I've ever had. We've never had anything less than a top notch experience at Osso & Kristalla & actually look forward to trying new dishes. Keep the great work!

    Tania M.

    Being new to the area I began my culinary excursion at Osso. Service was definitely A1! I had Michael helping me out. He had great recommendations and a fabulous table manner. The vibe was more like a sports bar that day due to an Astros game. But it was average noise level and everyone was just enjoying a good time out. The food was seasoned well, but my pork chop was a little overcooked, kinda hard to get through with a butter knife I had available. The Not so French was knock me on my but strong but delicious. The chocolate cake was fantastic, definitely a must try. I will definitely go and try their daily specials and brunch!

    Prosciutto
    Sophie T.

    My mom and I have always been big fans of Houston Restaurant Week, so we decided to go with a friend and try this place out. For thirty-nine dollars per person, the dinner menu is a great deal. It feels affordable while also supporting the Houston Food Bank. We arrived on a Sunday night with reservations. The restaurant was decently busy, but there were still some open tables. To be safe, I would recommend making a reservation. The service was pleasant, with friendly servers and food that came out at a steady pace. For my appetizer, I ordered the Calamari Fritti, which was served with Kristalla's marinara and marinated peppers. This ended up being my favorite course of the evening. The calamari was fried nicely, with a crisp exterior and a tender interior that avoided the chewiness that fried calamari sometimes has. My only disappointment was the portion balance. I felt like I received more peppers than calamari on my plate, especially compared to other tables that seemed to have larger portions of calamari. For my main course, I chose Kristalla's Prosciutto & Pear Pizza. Although the crust and dough were well made, I was not a fan of the overall flavor combination. The pizza lacked prosciutto, the pear slices were too crunchy, and the sweet liquid topping caused the cheese to slide off and made the entire pizza soggy. I also would have preferred if the prosciutto had been added after the pizza came out of the oven so it could remain tender rather than tough and chewy. I like the idea of pairing fruit with savory toppings, but I think figs would have been a better choice than pears because their texture and sweetness pair more naturally with prosciutto. Overall, I would describe this pizza as very average and not something I would order again. For dessert, I selected the Caribbean Vanilla Bean Flan with Farmer's Fruit, Almond Brittle, and Caramel Crunch Pearls. The flan itself was smooth and flavorful, and I enjoyed the contrast between its creamy texture and the crunch of the pearls and brittle. I also sampled the Texas Whiskey Bread Pudding and the Dark Chocolate Dream. Out of the three, the bread pudding stood out as the clear winner. It was rich, comforting, and much more memorable than the flan or the chocolate dessert. Overall, while the Houston Restaurant Week menu here was affordable and the service was pleasant, the food itself was not strong enough to make me want to come back. Between the portion inconsistencies, the disappointing pizza, and desserts that were just average, I would not return to this restaurant.

    June 2026
    Irene H.

    pretty packed for game day. offer inside regular seating tables, high top bar area, bar seating few chairs about 10 and outdoor patio tables both regular and high top. happy hour 3-7. game day menu includes food and beer bucket deal. bar was full but bartender was cool nice to take our group drink order.

    Lunch special Italian Sandwich
    L M.

    Grabbed lunch, decided on the lunch special menu all Item on menu for $25. I ordered italian sandwich with bean soup, and ice tea. Soup taste was great. Sandwiches was also good, chips were fresh and seemed to be made on site. Staff service was great and facility was clean.

    Tomato Romoulade
    Savanna P.

    Really a 4.5 but since that wasn't an option I gave them a 4. Honestly service was the .5 only because I had to ask twice for 2 separate things and the waiters were chatting it up the first incident. The food was awesome like 6 stars out of 5. Started off with the tomato remoulade which is essentially fried green tomatoes with shrimp and an awesome fresh arugula and tomato salad. For my entree I had shrimp and grits. Grits were excellent although not as cheesy as I expected. The shrimp were grilled to perfection. My daughter in law had the buffalo chicken pizza and said it was excellent. Bonus on game day if you valet you can stay parked during the Astros game.

    Deviled eggs
    Sybille C.

    The food was okay, not good enough for me to come back for the second time. I came at a really bad time, Chris Brown is having a concert, so parking was really difficult to get. Valet is $22 and they share it with the restaurant next door. They do have gluten free options but they're really limited.

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    I'm a regular when I'm downtown as the drinks and food are tasty. It's always a fun time before an Astros game or weekend getaway.

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    Ask the Community - Osso & Kristalla

    Are there drink specials during brunch and do you need reservations?

    Are pets allowed on the patio?

    Yes

    What's the least busiest time to go?

    We went on a Friday around 4:30 and the place was empty.

    Does this place have a happy hour?

    Yes!! An awesome happy! Both drinks and beer are on special!

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