Stopped by this establishment for drinks and really enjoyed the vibe--super chic and perfect for a quick night out. I ordered a French 75 with a raspberry twist and it was so good; light, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweetness. It felt like a fun upgrade to the classic. Even though we only came for drinks, the atmosphere and service made it feel like a full experience. Parking can be kind of hassle since you're right by the Astros stadium Definitely a cute spot if you're looking for a place to grab cocktails and unwind. I'd come back to try more from their menu! read more

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Our group of 9 came for a Mother's Day brunch the day before. Parking was very easy in front of the restaurant, head in pkng and pay at the meter. We had reservations but there were only two other parties present so it wasn't busy for this downtown restaurant near Daikin Stadium. Our waitress was attentive brought us cocktails that were well done and apps also well made. Our mains didn't disappoint and we took out desserts home. They did a good job accommodating our large party. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Osso & Kristalla - TOMATO AVOCADO CAPRESE & APPLEWOOD SMOKED SALMON - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

Osso & Kristalla - June 2026 - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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 read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Osso & Kristalla - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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! read more

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I'm from New York, and we think everything is bigger in Texas. Ironically, the portion sizes here were smaller than back home... The food was really good and the drinks were tasty too, but I hate leaving a restaurant not feeling full. And we even ordered an appetizer, which made it a bit disappointing. Pasta isn't even that expensive, so I don't get why they can't just add a little more to the plate. read more

We were looking forward to hanging out in the beautiful weather as the game ended. I ordered the lasagna, my man-friend the bolognese. They came out shortly. Unfortunately mine was ice cold. Like from the refrigerator cold. I stopped the server, let him know and asked to have it recooked so it was hot. About 30 minutes went by, he was done with his meal and I still didn't get mine. We asked for the lasagna to be removed from the bill so we could pay and leave. He gave us the check. It's too bad there was no follow up by him to alert a manager, or find out what happened to my meal. We stopped the manager and told him what happened. He asked several times if I wanted to wait for another lasagna. I reminded him I had already been waiting and it never showed up. Then he wanted to know if I wanted one to go. I explained again that I had ordered hoping to eat dinner together. We had more than an hour to drive back and just wanted to leave at that point. Do better. read more

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.

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Osso & Kristalla - Lunch special Italian Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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. read more

Osso & Kristalla - Tomato Romoulade - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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. read more

Osso & Kristalla - Deviled eggs - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came here for a friend's birthday dinner. I rarely go to dinner downtown because of the parking situation but I was able to snag a spot 2 blocks from the restaurant. The vibe appeared to be an upscale Italian restaurant but the playlist was top 40 music. A minor inconvenience was that the restaurant felt warm and stuffy. A few of us mentioned that we felt like we were sweating and we were seated indoors. All of us started with cocktails. I ordered a not so french 75 which was perfectly refreshing and helped cool me down a bit. The appetizers came not too long after. Our party of 9 shared 2 plates of calamari. The calamari was smaller than I expected and there appeared to be equal pieces of calamari and peppers. I ordered the shrimp linguine for my entree. I was expecting an entire plate full of pasta based on other Italian restaurants I've dined in but I actually preferred having a smaller portion that was more realistic for me to finish in one sitting. The zest from the lemon balanced out the garlic so that it wasn't too overpowering. The consensus among the group is that the food overall was just okay. read more

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Live nearby and have been meaning to check this place out for a while! Was very satisfied with food and service! We sat in the Lounge (it was a little more upscale than we expected and felt out of place being seated in the dining room). Lounge was lovely, chill ambiance, and prompt service (Tracey - I believe)! We were also approached by the manager at one point to check in on food and service. Beef slider appetizer - 4/5 was expecting higher scale beef and was more like hamburger - truffle fries were excellently seasoned Honey Butternut Pizza - 5/5 - had apparently only been added to the menu 2 weeks ago and did not disappoint. Excellent flavour and the best pizza I have had in a while. Barbacoa Po Boy - 4.5/5 not normally a huge Po boy fan but Tracey also recommended. Good flavour profile with a little bit of spice. No room for dessert today. Will be back again! read more

My husband and I stopped in one night a couple weeks ago to have a meal. I had the chopped salad and truffle fries. Both were delicious. My husband had one of their pizzas and he thoroughly enjoyed it. The service in the bar area was painfully slow and the food took forever even though the restaurant did not appear to be busy at the time. read more

Easy to find, parking is hard. The restaurant is good for small groups and date. The service was okay. Mushroom pizza (4/5) Calamari (3/5) Swordfish (4/5) Bolognese (3.5/5) Overall decent food and chill ambience. Nice menus that would make everyone happy read more

Osso & Kristalla - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I stopped by with a friend for HRW and they did not disappoint! I'm not really a fan of truffle fries but these were the best truffle fries I've ever had. I also got the petite filet mignon and it was so soft and tender, it basically melted in my mouth. It was so delicious! And the star of the show? The bread pudding! I've got to figure out how they made it! Overall great experience and vibes. read more

I've been coming here for years because it's extremely convenient for me, but the price keeps going up and the food quality keeps going down. The service has remained solid throughout, but I'm pretty sure their business model is structured around upcharging Astros fans, in the same way Birraporetti's does for the theater district or Grotto does for the GRB. It just kinda sucks if you're stopping in for any reason besides that. read more

Alright, I'll start with the good news: the place looks great. Cozy lighting, cute decor, and the smell when you walk in makes you think you're about to have the best pasta of your life. Sadly, that's where the dream ends. The service was friendly -- I'll give them that. The staff tried hard and smiled through the chaos. But the food? Eh. My pasta was drowning in sauce like it was trying to escape the plate, and the "homemade" bread tasted suspiciously like something from the frozen aisle. The pizza crust was soggy in the middle and burnt on the edges -- impressive, honestly, to mess up both ends of the spectrum at once. I wanted to love this place, I really did. You can tell they care, but whoever's in the kitchen might need a little less enthusiasm and a little more salt (and maybe a new recipe book). Would I come back? Maybe for a drink and dessert -- they can't ruin tiramisu, right? read more

We came to this restaurant for the $25 brunch (Restaurant Week). Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed. The waiter brought our menus. He did not return until about 15 minutes later. When we placed our orders, we were informed that they no longer had the smoked salmon starter. This should have been mentioned as soon as we were given the menus. The waiter apologized and was other wise kind, but very absent. It also took us a long time to get our check. Since the smoked salmon dish was not available, we both ordered the Caesar salad as starters. We were not impressed - the lettuce was kind of wilted, the dressing was not anything special. The best thing of the salad was the two slices of toasted, buttered bread that come with it. Next, my husband ordered chicken and waffles, and I ordered the eggs Benedict. Out of this, the waffles were the most interesting. The eggs Benedict were supposed to come with asparagus. They arrived with ham (which was not listed on the menu) and broccolini. The hollandaise sauce was watery and tasted very bland. Again, here the waiter should have informed us of changes in the menu. We were about to order coffee until the couple at the table next-door sent back their coffees because they tasted burnt... We believe that excellence is based on attention to details. This place has potential, but it's unpolished and the food was just average. We'll probably not return here. read more

Food: the menu is great. There are a great many things to try. I was with a group of 10. We tried the truffle fries, calamari as appetizers. My crew enjoyed the gumbo, mushroom pizza, steak salad, and Salmon dishes. I tried the Branzino, which was very tasty!, The service was great. We had one server for 10 people, and she did a very good job. No complaints and everyone was happy. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with lots of windows and light. It was not crowded at all, we visited on a Monday 11:30 am. Pretty early lunch. I definitely plan to return with my hubby so we can try the gumbo and the creole tomato bisque. These caught my eye! read more

Osso & Kristalla - Branzino with vegetable pasta and grilled shrimp. - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This restaurant is not anything special. I got the margarita pizza and sea bass, but both were lacking flavor and tasted pretty bland. The pizza was large, and we had leftovers, but it was pretty regular. The sea bass was salty, and the vegetables were still hard and had not been cooked thoroughly. The sauce was also average. It did not make up for the other lacking features of the dish. Prices are a bit steep for what you get. Paid around $30 something for the fish and almost $20 for the pizza. Service was good. Server came by consistently, and food came out quick. There is no free parking, and they do not validate. There is metered parking right out front for a cheap price. Interior has a nice design, as it is a downtown spot, but it doesn't make up for the poor food. Overall, I would not recommend this spot. There are better spots downtown to find good food. Will not be coming back. 5/10 read more

Osso & Kristalla - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was walking around for my lunch break and found this spot a few blocks away from the conference center. After talking to people nonstop since 7:30 am on only 6 hours of sleep total across the past two days, I deeply appreciated the hospitality at Osso & Kristalla ;__; I walked in on a Thursday afternoon and was seated immediately. Very charming, rustic while upscale feel. The staff were welcoming and friendly. I was looking for a somewhat healthy but quick bite and asked for some substitutions on their burger-- which I was pleasantly surprised that they were willing to accommodate ;_____; OSSO GOOD CHEESEBURGER (chicken instead of beef, no pepperoncini, salad instead of fries): At this point, this no longer resembles anything on their menu LOL. Yet this is amazing... They should make a chicken burger a regular item. Super tender, flavorful chicken, softest buns ever, fresh veg, melty cheese-- I am so happy. I'd just been asking my server, Angie, if they happen to make a lighter sandwich and she offered to ask the kitchen. I think maybe since it was a slower afternoon that they were able to tweak it for me, but the fact that they did it at all meant so much after a long week. Only after I went home and looked them up online did I find out that Osso & Kristalla is owned by Jim Crane of Houston Astros fame lol. Highly recommend for high quality food and service. read more

My friends and I decided to hit up Osso & Kristalla as a pregame spot before hitting up a concert at Minute Maid. We wanted to take advantage of their happy hour so most of us arrived right at 4. I parked a few blocks away but there is street parking surrounding that area. When we arrived, the place wasn't too busy, but quickly filled up as people were getting off work or had the same idea as us. Eleanor was our waitress and she took great care of us from start to finish. She knew we were trying to squeeze in as much food and drinks as we could before heading next door so she checked in on us frequently. Their happy hour menu isn't bad. They have about 6 or 7 food options, a handful of beer selections, well cocktails and a couple of wine options. I knew I was going to drink beer at the concert so I went with a nice cold Shiner here served in a nicely chilled glass. Every drink after was also served in a chilled glass too. It's little things like this that make me happy. I wasn't looking to get really full but knew I should probably eat a little something something before the concert. I ordered the Calamari Fritta. This dish came out nice and fresh and was a generous portion. The happy hour price made it even more of a steal. I like calamari done the way they do it here. It comes served with pepperoncini peppers and marinara sauce. The combination of the calamari, peppers and sauce makes for a delicious bite. I also got to try the Black Truffle Parmesan Fries and they were tasty as well. I'm part of the minority that's not a big truffle person, but the truffle in this was not overpowering. Overall, I really liked the happy hour here and would love to come back and check out their lunch or dinner options. I will be back. read more

Not worth the price. Hardly any substance. Bar service was friendly but food was lacking. read more

Osso & Kristalla - This was my chicken quesadilla. Seriously all tortilla, hardly any chicken or cheese - for $16 or $17? - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was adequate. I might be mistaken, but the Caesar salad did not taste like there was anchovies in the dressing none visible. The pizza was adequate, and had a lt of toppings but i've had much better and would not order that again. The calamari also was not great . I prefer a light Panko type breading. The best part of our meal was the dessert, the bread, pudding, was good , and the lemon cello cheesecake , although I'm not sure if that was an institutional product, was very good although the slice was very small for the price. Jordan, our server was friendly and accommodating to our special requests.the atmosphere and interior was comfortable. read more

If the Astros are in town it's my favorite spot to grab early eats or bunch on Sunday! Love the menu changes a little each time. Staff is always so nice. It a great spot to people watch folks coming to the game. read more

Wow, this was such a disappointment experience. I had high expectations because the owner of the Houston Astros owns this restaurant however I was sadly mistaken. This spot is located right next to Minute Maid Park, it's definitely a nice spot to chill after the game. The decor is well put together, they have one section of the restaurant that's set up like a sports bar and the other half to be like an upscale fine dining. There's also a patio if you want to sit outside. Walking in the host greeted us with this look like she didn't want to be there but I really didn't care because I was hungry after going to the Astros game. They sat us by the bar area & handed us the dinner menu. I decided to order my go to drink which is the Manhattan & for my main course I went ahead and got their Spaghetti with the chicken cutlet. It's pretty much a chicken Parmesan pasta. My manhattan was okay, the presentation was sad and seems like it was just a lazy bartender making the drink. Also who puts ice in a Manhattan? Where they do that at? My meal came out in 5 minutes which I would be excited about but this isn't a fast food restaurant. My dish came out so quick which raises a red flag for me. First off chicken cutlets take at least 12-15 minutes to be fried or baked since it's a breast. Then to top it off this dish takes about 20-25 minutes to prepare & not five mins. I'm just going to assume that the chicken was already pre cooked & they refried it to get it hot. The chicken breast itself had barely any flavor with a pinch of salt & it was dry. The spaghetti was too tomatoey & too acidic for my liking. For a 21 dollar dish it was overpriced for something that's barely edible. I decided to take the rest home to maybe eat it later but it was so below par that I just threw it in the trash. The reason I'm giving it a 2 stars is because Alysia was very nice and accommodating & she checked on us a few times. When my food came out she saw the disappointment in my face & when I was handed my check she took 20 percent off my bill. That was very kind of her but I wasn't expecting nor did I need it. When I'm paying 21 dollars for a simple spaghetti with some chicken smothered with melted cheese on top; I expected somewhat decent quality. Yes I get that it's a bar but this restaurant is set up to be a fine dining as well. Overall my meal was a 1.5/5 but I'll give it a 2 because our server was great and the decor is nice otherwise I don't have anything nice to say. I was going to order their gumbo to go but I'm not wasting another 12 bucks for a potential lackluster food. I'll give them one more go when I'm around the area. read more

Osso & Kristalla - Sad looking Manhattan - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A whole lot of OK between the food and service. If I can make the same food at home then I'm not too excited. Best part of it was the feel of the restaurant. I likely won't be back. read more

Osso & Kristalla - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Our 3rd time, 1st was excellent, 2nd terrible, except for the service Tonight was our 3rd time and we won't return Again, service was very good Food, not so much I asked it it is possible to get a veggie burger, the manager said that he would speak to the sister restaurant right next door...yay, they would be happy to do one for me (I told him that I would be happy to order something else) so after he went to so much trouble, I said yes, how nice There was only cooked veggies on a bun.. No burger ONLY VEGGIES I ate some but we mentioned it to the very kind waiter and he brought the manager over. Long story, we had to ask him to take it off of our bill, he did not offer saying that I substituted a salad for fries (same price and it was a handful of lettuce, no tomatoes etc? Subpar manager We will not return, that's a promise read more

The food was okay. I ordered the chicken penne pesto but it needed some salt and pepper. Tasted a bit bland for my taste. The shrimp linguine dish also came with just four shrimp - slightly disappointing. The Buffalo/mozzarella appetizer was decent but not enough mozzarella. The Caesar salad was so bad we had to send it back. The highlight was the espresso martinis. I'd come back and sit at the bar for those alone. Service wasn't good. I don't know if our waitress was overwhelmed but she barely checked on us and did not have upbeat energy. Ambiance was loud. read more

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First, I patronized this establishment because they were participating in this year's (2024) Houston Restaurant Weeks. Second, I have always wanted to eat here out of curiosity because their menu looked good. And, what I ordered was very, very good! When I arrived, I notified the hostess that I wanted to eat from their "Houston Restaurant Weeks" (HRW) menu. When seated, I given both their regular menu, and HRW menu. To my fault, I didn't request the dinner HRW menu because I was given the lunch menu. It was around 2:30pm, so it was defined as a late lunch time. Oh, just to let everyone know, the dinner menu includes dessert. The ambiance was quiet with the background music at a decent level. By the way, who's ever music playlist was playing, props to you because that playlist was enjoyable to listen to. And, I'm not a fan of today's music, either. Lol. Luckily, my waiter, Dan(?), let me order from the dinner menu. Apparently, after I ordered from the menu, I noticed the manager-on-duty was talking to him while he (Dan) was entering my order in the computer. The manager-on-duty looked at his watch, and the first thing I thought was I hope I didn't get Dan in trouble for ordering off the dinner menu instead of the lunch menu. I think I was caught looking because Dan passed by my table and gave the wink-and-thumbs up sign giving me that everything was fine. By the way, Dan's (and the kitchen crew's) service and timing were on point: when I was finished with one course the next course was ready to be served. Now the food. The first course was the prosciutto salad which as described was "Summer melon, arugula, toasted almond, (and) Texas olive oil." Just to let y'all know that wasn't your aunt's melon-wrapped-in-prosciutto appetizer, this was a deconstructed version, and much better tasting version of it. The prosciutto and arugula were the base while the cubed melon was on top. The olive oil was measured to be not drowning the whole salad. It was just right. In fact, the salad was hella delicious. And, it's not that often I'm impressed with a salad. The second course was the cast iron seared salmon. This was served over Texas sweet corn and field pea succotash drizzled with 1836 olive oil (which I think was the same olive oil served with the salad). I was a bit surprised when I was asked how I wanted it to be cooked ; it's so rare to be asked that. I wish most restaurants would do that. Nobody wants an overcooked, hella dry fish. I requested the salmon to cooked medium, by the way. And, it was hella delicious, too. It wasn't overcooked, nor over-seasoned. It was just right! The third course was dessert. And I ordered the Htown chocolate dream which consisted of devil's food cake, cacao berry chocolate, and raspberry paint. The "paint" looked like purée "painted" on the plate. This was hella delicious, three! (Get it? Hella delicious, hella delicious too, hella delicious three. Lol. ) I'm not sure what was on top of the cake, but it tasted like mini-whoppers malted milk balls. And, I haven't had that in a long time! Oh, I forgot the drinks! The alcoholic drink was called "Hit for the Cycle" which was made of Empress Gin, tonic, St. Germaine, rosemary and thyme. Hella delicious, four! I wish I had another one, but I was driving. Boo-oo. The others accompanying "Hit for the Cycle" was water and ice tea. Would I visit here again? Yes! Whether it be HRW or not, this place had awesome service, drinks, and food. read more

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We had a reservation for 10 people for lunch. We were sat promptly and comfortably. Service was great and attentive. The restaurant is large tastefully decorated. There's a wide variety of appetizers and entrees. From pasta to pizza to steak. Everything was tasty with a few underwhelming items. Pizza was tasty but too large for one person. Filet mignon was fabulous with buttery and flavorful mashed potatoes. Mushroom ravioli looked unique bud just okay. Chocolate dream dessert was great but such a tiny slice for $10. Strawberry Shortcake was good but too thick. The bread pudding clearly won. A satisfying meal and I'll definitely return. read more

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The service, food , ambiance was perfect! Will be back with more friends . Highly recommend it. read more

Osso & Kristalla - GARLIC BREAD - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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