I will often drive right past it when I turn into the opposite direction to go to the pet store or…read moreTrador Joes. As soon as I see Fabio's little building I call my wife to ask if she wants me to pick up something from there. It's our number one place to buy excellent pasta in a variety of sizes. We also will get their different Raviolis as well. We mix and match the different sauces each time and are always happy with the decision. We have often changed our dinner plans to go with the pasta. A salad, and a nice bottle of wine from my cellar... It's the American plan. They also have a spot at the outdoor market on Buffalo Speedway every Saturday, and the first and third Sunday in Rice Village...the second and fourth Sunday in the Heights. It's good stuff so I give it ***** stars. Be there or be square

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.

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.

Casual Italian spot in the Heights located on Studewood. There is parking right next to the…read morebuilding, which is nice to have. The interior is a fairly casual bistro vibe. We got a few apps and mains to share and to try out their menu. Watermelon and tomato salad - 4/5. Surprisingly refreshing and the flavors worked well together TexQueno - 4/5. Solid cheese stick wrapped in dough Shrimp ceviche- 3/5 it tastes as you expected. It's seasoned well Mushroom pasta - 3.5/5. It's alright but lacks the higher level pasta texture and cook. The sauce was a bit thick and heavy but the mushrooms are nicely cooked Seafood pasta - 2.5/5. Not a big a fan of this one. The pasta was close to the off the shelf pasta in terms of texture and taste

I finally had a chance to try Coltivare, ever since I heard of them back in 2014 , not sure why it…read moretook this long. Anyhoo, Houston Restaurant Week (Month?) brought me to them finally, and the quest was finally completed. Reservations are a bit difficult for the weekend, at least for HRW, but I managed to snag a 5pm spot. We had to find parking in the neighborhood. We got seated immediately. The tables are a little close to each other but I don't think I could really catch conversations too easily. The food was quite excellent. For the first course, we had the corn ribs and calamari spiedino, both were fantastic, with lots of flavor. 5/5 for both. For the second course, we got the pan-roasted trout and bucatini. The fiancee liked her trout, as they got the skin nice and crispy. The bucatini was tasty, perhaps could be a little more al dente, but pretty yummy. I would say 4.5/5 for both. As for the dessert, we both got the fig leaf panna cotta, 5/5, solid. Overall assessment, food was very good, seems very chef-driven, local, and seasonal. Good flavor, and good use of veggies and herbs. Pricing is pretty fair for the type of restaurant. I would expect a non-HRW dinner to cost $30-50pp for appetizers and mains. One miss I have for the restaurant was the use of their space. The ice and silverware station(s) are way too close to guests, we were 3 tables away and the clinking sounds are loud and travels given the floors are basically concrete, fairly unpleasant to hear those sounds constantly throughout our meal. That said, we'll be back! Hopefully, it won't be in 2038!

EXTREMELY loud. Tables are close together. Wine list is large, but not impressive. The marinated…read moreolives have a slight bitter after taste. The mix drinks all have issues. Maybe stick with the lackluster wine list. The prosciutto with cheese appetizer is good. This place is highly overrated - not to mention they had a few flies buzzing around the tables.

I came here to set up some tents for a birthday party they were hosting, the staff was incredibly…read morehelpful and easy to work with. After finishing the setup, I decided to try the food and it was very tasty and reasonably priced. Great experience overall--amazing staff and owners. I'll definitely be back!

I came to Spaghetti Western at Shepherd a few times with my friends. We usually sit in the back…read moreroom because we have a large group. Service was okay. Food was flavorful. The restroom entrance was located inconveniently right at the dining room. I like the pasta dishes. Parking situation can be a little wonky. I have to be here at the right time to find parking at night.

This place is amazing! It's such a cool vibe! The service is always top notch and the food is so…read moredelicious! The bruschetta is perfection. The meatballs, and chicken parm sandwich are also the best. This place does not disappoint and is truly a favorite of ours!

On our second visit to Postino Heights, we again had wonderful service. Our orders, drinks, food,…read moreetc. were taken swiftly. We sat on the nice patio. It was a hot and humid Houston evening but the fans made it comfortable to dine and enjoy. We ordered the herbed French fries which were crispy and delicious. The chicken and beef skewers were juicy, tender and well seasoned. Our bruschetta board was great - we ordered the smoked salmon and the bacon, arugula, tomato one. I enjoyed both of these. The Basque cheesecake doesn't have a crust; it's different from the cheesecake I'm used to.

Went without a reservation on a Friday night because we couldn't get into Angie's but was such a…read moregreat find. The ambiance is intimate, could be a little loud. great service, we stayed a little over their closing hour but they didn't rush us out at all. Pasta was great, made in house. And they even offered to split it for us without us asking. Pizza crust was charred to perfection I think there's valet? But we parked street.

To start, I will say this about most restaurants with their own parking lot. Making people pay to…read morepark their car via valet is not great. It cost $6 to valet. Then when there was a line to get my car when leaving when it was sitting right in front of me. Inside this Texas heat, waiting outside is not fun after you finish a great meal. Inside, the staff were great and kind. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate feeling. It was hot in the inside dining room. The coldest place in the building was in the bar area. We went for Houston Restaurant Weeks and added a couple more sides. There was plenty of food per each course. My phone didn't save all my pictures! But my favorite bite was the mushroom polenta! It was so crave worthy, from the first bite to the last.

Been going to Crisp a bit more often these days and enjoyed what I got so much it's pretty much my…read morestandard entree selection--the salmon dinner served on a bed of quinoa. Everyone I've been with lately has enjoyed their food there. Didn't get the server we wanted due to availability for our party's size and the one we got was a bit lifeless and only asked two people at the table if they wanted a drink then took off so I was a bit miffed at having to wait until their drink was delivered so I could request a glass of wine but other than that service was good. The setting is great and it works for couples, families and large groups and they have a great back patio which is nice when weather is nice.

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 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.

If you are looking for a great place to get fresh Italian pasta on the west side of Houston....you…read moreneed to try Casetta Cucina. This is not a place to eat pasta, it is a place to buy pasta you can prepare at home. It is located in a small and nondescript retail strip center on Campbell Road just north of I-10. Inside this tiny little shop you will find a place to get a cup of Italian Coffee and some pastries. You will also find some outstanding and very authentic Italian sandwiches. They generally have three or four to chose from for lunch. Seating is limited to a table or two inside and a table or two out front. (Yes it is that small.) Taking pride of place is the pasta kitchen, where the fresh pasta and sauces are made. Casetta is owned and run by a husband and wife team. The husband is from Italy and brings his passion for food with him. The available pastas, sauces and sausages are on display in two large refrigerators. Generally, I stop by for a sandwich and get some of the pasta and sauces for later in the week. There about 10 pastas and ravioli to chose from. Since Italians have very firm opinions on what sauces go with each pasta I always ask! For example I select a pasta or two.....then let them select the sauce to go with it. Give it a try. I don't think that you will be disappointed.

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 !

Everything was delicious. Our waitress was a big discombobulated, but it was busy in there. In our…read moreseating area, which is like the side room, the lighting was way too dim and the noise level was way too loud. BUT, all of our dishes - and we had four different meals, was absolutely delicious. I would definitely come back. Two of us have the lasagna, which is not pictured small portion, but so worth it. Just be sure to order something else, if you come hungry. A friend had the squid ink, and i'm typically not a person that likes a tomato based pasta outside of spaghetti, but the black pasta was good. And the chicken pesto i have to come back for it was delicious Everything was flavored well. I didn't have any alcoholic beverages, but my friends said the drinks were good. We went for Houston restaurant week. So we got a really good deal. I had the calamarians and appetizer. A friend had the meatballs, which was a huge portion and others had the arrugula salad with avocado, which they said they loved. The pistachio gelato was delicious as dessert. My other friends got the teramasu, which I tasted. They didn't really like it, and I didn't like it either. Plenty of parking in the garage, which is free and street parking. Definitely a one win for this restaurant.

Very tight quarters. Was very busy when we went...maybe…read morearound 1500 on a Saturday. But because they were busy our waiter kept forgetting our food and checking in on us. Food was very good and good portions. 10/10 on all the dishes we got. Service 7/10