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.

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.

We tried our first meal at Coltivare at their dinner service. Parking is located mainly streetside…read moreon White Oak. The interior is dimly lit and fairly packed. The service was... alright. Considering the casual upscale nature of the restaurant, we expected a bit more attention to the table in terms of checking in order additional dishes / drinks. The tables were also quite small and our table in particular was a bit uncomfortable to dine at. Food wise, we were impressed with everything but their pizza's. Their appetizers were solid, both pasta dishes were delicious, and flavor and portions were solid. Their pizza style is a thicker crust style and we weren't a fan of the duck pizza at all, and their pepperoni based pizza was fine. Not the biggest fan of their dough or crust. Their cavatelli was delicious!

Its good for what it is, texas style Italian. Service was exceptional, pricing affordable, however…read morethe food was very underwhelming. This is a great place to take the family out on the cheap and you'll have a good time though.

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!

We went for brunch and it's a really cute place inside and out. We opted for inside since it was a…read morebit humid out. I had the focaccia stack and Bellini. The Bellini was tasty though light on the bubbly and too heavy on the juice. The focaccia stack was also very tasty and a great choice if you want a meal on the lighter side. I was expecting more of a stack with thicker or multiple slices of bread, so that was a little disappointing but it still satisfied the stomach. The service left a lot to be desired. They were busy but we felt forgotten about more than once and that shouldn't happen.

Amazing! Wonderful experience dining here for the first time. Our waiter was great! Very…read moreknowledgeable and personable. I wish I remembered his name. We were immediately served 2 complimentary small portions of the Fried Arancini and knew we were in the right place! The Terrace area was beautiful and intimate. I hope to come back at nighttime one day soon. Happy Hour food/prices are excellent. We were not expecting to order soo much food, but everything was worth it. Even the leftovers! Best Italian dining experience we have had in a while! Looking forward to coming back very soon! My Chicken Parmigiana was excellent. Crispy and moist and lots of cheese. The Arancini were outstanding! The salsa verde aioli underneath was very good. I absolutely loved the Lamb meatballs and the bread and sauce that accompanied them were very filling. Next time, we will not get the bread basket. It was underwhelming for us, although the smoked paprika aioli was delicious. Again, this was a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Can't wait to return!

We stopped by on a Friday night, and the vibes of this spot did not disappoint! The ambiance was…read moretop tier and love a restaurant with a moody vibe. We ordered a bit of everything from the menu including the Pomodoro + chicken, Margherita Pizza, Whipped Ricotta, and the Olive Oil cake. Food was good but there are a few other spots in Houston that are a bit better. The Pomodoro sauce lacked in flavor and we may have preferred a vodka sauce or pesto dish - but all personal preference. We did have a reservation and were sat in the bar area. They were pretty busy and it did take awhile to get our server for things like a dessert order or the check. Best bet is to get a table in the dining room. Glad we had the chance to stop by and will definitely be back to try other dishes in the future.

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 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.

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!!!