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Went here for Houston restaurant week. They had light up menus which was my first time seeing it so I thought it was unique and it helped me read the menu in the dimly lit restaurant. The tables were open tables and there were a few booths they were more for groups of people. The waiter was quick and checked on us a few times. The bread with hummus(Amuse Bouche) that's complimentary was forgotten at the beginning and when it was mentioned it was corrected. I tired the CARPACCIO - TEXAS PRIME WAGYU which seemed like it would be perfect on a charcuterie board, I enjoyed it. It was thinly sliced and reminded me of a curated meat everything just went well with that dish. It had toasted bread and some creamy butter or cheese. I also tried the BURRATA which had heavy onion flavors. Then for the entree I tried POUSSIN which was a roasted chicken and it was tender and the lobster ravioli made the dish taste rich. Everything combined with the vegetable confetti balanced out the whole dish. The branzino fish is prepared without the bones and skin so that you don't have to look at the fish and it doesn't have to look at you. So, it was very easy to eat. For dessert I tried the TORTA DI MARSALA which was a spongy moist cake with Marsala infused sweetness. The fruits was also a nice touch to the cake. The LIMONE PAVLOVA was more of a gelato or sorbet with fruit but it was fruity and gave it more of a tropical flavor to it. If you want valet it costs $12 otherwise, you can find a parking on the curbside and it's free after 6pm.
Best Italian I've had in Houston! Went for anniversary and it was the perfect spot! Our server was extremely helpful and kind. It was beautiful inside and every dish was packed with flavor and delicious. I want to come back to try everything on the menu lol. They had the best truffle pasta u have ever tried! They even shave the truffle on fresh right in front of you. Highly recommend!!!
Potente offers a sophisticated decor and a sleek, luxury vibe that sets the romantic tone for a couple night out. The absolute star of the evening was the truffle pasta. It was executed perfectly, striking the exact right balance of rich creaminess and aromatic truffle without being overwhelming. For my entrée, the scallops were fantastic--impressively huge in size, incredibly fresh, and packed with flavor. However, the rest of the meal was a bit hit-or-miss. The slow cooked short rib was good, but I've definitely had better elsewhere. The biggest disappointment was the fish/seafood (Fruitti di Mare) entrée; it tasted surprisingly fishy and lacked any real depth of flavor. I would definitely not recommend that specific dish. Creme brulee was normal but pistachio cheesecake is a must get!!!
I came on a Friday during happy hour to celebrate my sister's birthday and it was very packed in the bar area because it was game day for the Astros. Because of its close proximity to one of the entry gates, it's a go to spot for pre gamers! Potente had a secret spring 3-course menu that most of our group opted to try. I paid extra for an added course- their famous spaghetti al tartufo Nero (Cacio Pepe with truffles). It was worth the extra +$20, very creamy and balanced. It was even a hit with my 1 year old daughter! Every course was delicious except for the dessert which was a sad ending. The double chocolate cake was on the drier side even with the chambord splash. Service was on the slower side because it was really busy and crowded in the bar area. I felt like we waited as long as 30 mins for our food in between courses. Maybe it would have been better if we sat in the main dining room? This is a go to spot for my sisters who live in Houston and I'm glad I was able to dine here! Check out their happy hour, they have a good list of delicious items.
Had dinner during restaurant week here. I come here every year with two other friends and it never disappoints!. The food and the service is outstanding. Only con is parking.
AMAZING! SENSATIONAL! DIVINE! Potente not having a Michelin star or recognition is shocking! From the service to the food, everything was a five star experience. My partner and I had 2 appetizers, Caesar salad, fish entree and risotto and desserts. It was impeccable and our plates were wiped clean!
Potente is a GEM! Every time I'm downtown I make it my duty to stop by! The bar manager Emily and the ENTIRE staff make me feel welcome and I enjoy the experience. The ambiance is great for a date night or if you want to chill after work for HH. The food is amazing! If you are in the area, I highly suggest!!
Enjoyed a lovely dinner for one at the bar before an Astros game. Service was excellent. Bar is a cool space separated from the main dining room. They're known for the truffle pasta for a reason. Checks all of the flavor boxes! Love that they had a smaller portion on the happy hour menu.
I've passed by this place numerous times when walking to an Astros game, never did I expect when walking inside to see and experience something so high end when looking from the outside. Visited during Houston Restaurant Week. Excellent three course menu option, and had to get the truffle pasta (which they hand slice the truffles onto your place from their special box) Really enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance
What can I say... I think im in love with this fine dining restaurant. Originally I got to savor the delicacies of Potente because of my friends mini wedding reception. We came back for more the week after for my other friends birthday since it was just that darned fabulous. The Caccio a pepe with shaved white truffles just made me wanna empty out my pocket book. Honestly the simple things like the warm bread rolls and hummus dip just made me want to status there ALL night. Will and the manager made my bday girl friend feel extra special and the recently married bride feel like a queen. The restaurant is modern Lux cozy and well let's just say that I work for food. . And Potente will be taking a lot of my money!!! Im glad its a Stones throw into downtown. Definitely a gem that needs to be shown out!!! Im titilated by the thought of going back and trying more dishes!!!
This was my second time returning. My first time was a regular day and my second time was for Houston restaurant weeks. Very beautiful ambience, I think it's great for date night. The drinks were delicious. I ordered an alcoholic beverage that was on the menu and I felt like it wasn't as strong as when I ordered something that was off the menu. My first time going, I ordered a espresso martini and I did not like it. I'm not a big fan of espresso martinis that are milky or made with Bailey's. The food was good, but not exactly what I expected. I did have a higher expectation on the food due to how nice the restaurant is. I wouldn't do Houston restaurant week there again but if you're wanting to do a nice date night, I think it's a good spot. The only complaint that I had was, I felt like our table along with a lot of other tables were a revolving door of people coming and checking in on us. Yes they were attentive, but it was a little overwhelming, and almost gave the impression that they were trying to get rid of this. I even asked the table next to us when we left how they felt about that because they experienced the same thing and they agreed. We had someone come to our table at least every 10 minutes, asking us how the food was, our drinks were, and as I was trying to hold a conversation with my friend, it was interrupted so many times it just became a bit overwhelming. I'm all for customer service and attentiveness, but this felt a little much.
Wow! This place blew us away from service to food to ambiance, even the restrooms. We were served by Raoul with excellent service and thorough knowledge of the menu. The sourdough roll with spread - I have no words. Just 10/10. Burrata salad was also wonderful and a medley of flavors and textures that worked so well together- 10/10. We also ordered the Alaskan halibut 8/10, Texas wagyu steak 9/10, and the Cacio e Pepe 10/10. My favorite was actually the Cacio e pepe pasta! The fragrance of the truffle mushroom before the bite? Heaven! And the pasta was cooked to the perfect tension. Not too al dente, not too soft. We also had a yellowfin tuna appetizer 7/10 that had a nice citrus flavor to it. If you like Pinot Noirs, you'll love the Amici - 10/10. So good that we ordered an extra bottle to go! Lastly, the butter cake was fantastic - 9/10. Buttery, flavorful, balanced well with the cream on top. We will definitely be going back!
My hubby planned this dinner to celebrate my milestone birthday. Food: Salad absolutely delicious, the filet tender, the butter cake tasty! Service: Our server was very attentive. Ambiance: great music, low light and beautiful granite table top (really uncommon) All together a great birthday celebration. I recommend Potente as a great spot for your special occasion.
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1 year ago
This is our second time coming here, our first time was for our wedding reception in 2022 and that was amazing. When we saw them taking part of Restaurant Weeks we knew we had to go back! Everything was amazing, service was great and the food was delicious! We were able to get the wine we got at our reception so we were happy to be able to drink it again. It's definitely a restaurant that will always have a special place in my heart. read more
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1 year ago
Great place to go before an Astros game! Food available in their bar area along with some yummy well made drinks! The servers are always on point here!!! read more
Fancy Italian restaurant. There are plenty of free parking nearby. Service was good. Restaurant was very clean and I liked how the menus lit up when you open them. Food was pretty good. Portions were sufficient. It's worth checking out once, there are so many other restaurants in Houston. -charred octopus 5/5 -branzino 5/5 -spaghetti al tartufo nero - it's good but they were very frugal with the truffle. -cafe cioccolato 5/5 read more
1 year ago
I've been here plenty of times before after the Astros game for a night cap. So I knew their drinks are delicious, so the food had to be as well, right? I was right! We sat at a table in the bar area, waitress was on point recommending drinks and food items. The food was cooked to perfection and it was all scrumptious. I can't wait to go back and try other food items. read more
Given its pleasing aesthetic and overall impressiveness, it's hard not to be smitten with Potente. As far as downtown eateries go, it scores well on all fronts from the service to the food, to the ambiance and the presentation. It is a lovely establishment and one that I would unequivocally give a big thumbs up. The space is really ideal for all party sizes and makes for a quality destination for a power lunch meeting or a fun date. The interior has a cozy, intimate vibe and a super polished bar, stocked with some very quality liquors. The staff is professional and polite, which is expected in high end places like this. Quality Italian fare is not much of a thing (#1) in H-Town, but I appreciate the work they've put in to lessen the gripe that many east coasters have with the scene. Their preference for utilizing a lot of local products is admirable and definitely pays off with their variety. The menu is simple enough and I love the fact the menus are illuminated for easy viewing in darker ambiance. The appetizer that stood out the most was the polipetti arrostiti, a charred octopus over a small bed of squid ink spaghetti. Coming close is the Texas wagyu carpaccio and the crespelle di coniglio, which is a crepe of rabbit meat with whipped ricotta, black garlic jam, and fresh morel. The burrata is pretty average, but is presented nicely with an array of greens, and a nice addition of fig saba. My first time here was to fulfill my mission of having cacio pepe (dubbed "spaghetti al tartufo nero") which had a heavy dose of parmigiano reggiano and some shavings of black truffle. It was a little overpowered by the latter, but the perfectly al dente pasta made up for the hype. Their tagliatelle al fagiano, aka pheasant, was a lovely surprise. The guanciale paired so nicely with the kale and it was a beautiful dish. I'm never one to turn down branzino, which overall was solid. Within the surfs food wise, the capesante (large diver scallops) was the winner but I do wish the portions were just a tad bigger. Despite being the cheapest beef option on the menu, the costolette di manzo, is a rather impressive smoked beef rib. It was plup, extremely fatty, and melt in the mouth good. The ultimate selection is their bistecca alla florentina, which is their 44 oz prime porterhouse and comes with a smattering of sides that include their farmer's veggies, marble potato, and bacon. It's intended for two and is the portion gods made this $120 selection a worthy one. ___________ (#1) And really, anything European. read more
1 year ago
First- the menus light up so you can actually read everything, and if that doesn't already sell you, the food will seal the deal. The pastas are perfectly Al dente and with a unique and delectable sauce to compliment it. Our waiter was informative and the room felt intimate and Romantic. Great place for a dressed up date night with your loved one . read more
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Outstanding! Jose B was our server and he was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and kind! Every dish was phenomenal, hands down the best restaurant I've been to. We ordered the truffle pasta, duck, octopus, and burrata and it was amazing! The house Cabernet Sauvignon was extremely good as well. I highly recommend this place! It was also super easy to make reservations to my surprise. read more
Potente' is in downtown Houston in a lovey space with valet parking available. It also has quite an impressive bar and a very attentive waitstaff. That being said the food didn't really live up to the expectations I had for this place and some of the other reviews I had read. Don't get me wrong , the food wasn't bad , it was good, just not great considering the expense and the way this place is hyped up. I was a part of a party of 3 and I had the truffle pasta, in which I added blue crab. My brother had the wagyu beef , and although massive, he said it lacked taste, and lastly a very dear friend had the spare ribs, which were very tender, but had a lot of fatty pieces included. We were here for dinner, so I may come back one day for happy hour one day for future visit. read more
1 year ago
We've never been to Houston and walked here right after an Astros game. Thankfully we beat the crowd... we got two seats at the bar, enjoyed a couple of drinks and their sliders, which were really tasty. Hopefully we'll be back! read more
1 year ago
Stopped by after a game. The negative is it closes at 11? The positive: -Great food! The sliders were pulled roast -delicious drinks (ask for a menu. Got the toasted marshmallow old fashion and Ancho Rosa. -fantastic bartenders! Rachel B, you're amazing! Will definitely be back again to try a full dinner. read more
My man made reservations to kick off my birthday celebrations and I couldn't have asked for a better spot. I wanted to step outside my normal and try something new. We started with the hummus they bring complementary to the table, yes believe it or not I never had hummus and claimed to not like it even, but after trying Potente hummus I find it quite appetizing, the heirloom tomatoes add a freshness that is great. Next up: Ostriche Gratinate. I've never liked oysters, I've maybe tried two my whole life. But let me tell you these baked oysters changed me. GET THE ROASTED OYSTERS. I honestly would go back just for the oysters and I'm going to continue to be more inclined to try them at different places. Probably never raw though sorry. For our main course we both ordered the Capesante which comes with diver scallops, butternut risotto and jardiniere brodo and it was EXCELLENT. We are scallop lovers and these we perfectly seared, the portion is great. I loved it. Next time I go it'll be so hard to choose between this dish again or trying something new. Everyone speaks highly of the cacio Pepe with black truffles and I'm also wanting to try that. Love this menu. They do have a delicious crime brûlée that came with fresh macaroons...which I've also never had before. They were good, sweeter than I expected. But the crime brûlée hits every time. Yum. Wonderful experience. read more
6 months ago
Fancy Italian restaurant in downtown. Parking is inconvenient so I recommend an Uber. The burrata was unconventional to say the least. It tasted like whipped cream instead, so I'm not sure I'd consider it a true burrata. The spaghetti truffle is extremely well flavored. It's really worth it if you are a truffle lover. The pappardelle and tenderloin was a great balance of meat and pasta, and very well cooked! I was not a huge fan of the physical menu, they are backlit and heavy to pick up. In a dark room for dinner the brightly lit menus were a shock to the eyes every time you opened them to read. Understand the intentions of higher end restaurant to do this, but it's unnecessary. read more
Walk-in 45 mins before closing on a Thursday--prompt seating, fast & professional service. Ordered, served, and left in 40 mins? BF and I both opted out of drinks this dinner as a consideration to our aging livers. We were sat in the bar area. While the scallops were well cooked for their plump size (pretty great sear), the risotto it was served with wasn't creamy. The agnolotti was also very large & filling in size. I didn't love the artichoke filling but appreciated the generous amt of lump crab meat. I didn't feel like the flavors married well (definitely was giving starter marriage) but liked the ingredients separately. Sometimes you thrive apart. Overall, Potente was just...ok? I can see how it would be a good place for a company dinner. read more
3 years ago
My husband and I pick a new restaurant each year for our anniversary. I seen the glowing reviews and decided here. The inside is beautiful and low lit. Perfect for couples. The service has honestly been the best out of any other high scale restaurant we have been to. Water is constantly refilled, chairs are pulled out for you. Little things that make a difference. I had a glass of rose that was absolutely delicious. I chose the branzino for the entrée and enjoyed that as well. It was also a very nice touch for the head chef to come by and wish us a happy anniversary. I would definitely return. Thank you for a beautiful night. read more
2 years ago
Food: DELICIOUS Service- EXCELLENT Ambiance- NICE but not STUFFY First started with the octopus. I ordered the black truffle pasta and I'm still day dreaming over it. Hubby had the lamb and we topped the night off with the crème brûlée and a couple of espresso martinis. Only suggestion is only half rim the martinis. Coffee grinds stuck to lipstick is not cute, but the drink was worth it. read more
4 months ago
Beautiful place, love the atmosphere and the food as well. This place holds a special spot in my heart, because it was where my husband asked me to be his girlfriend back in the days. We had such a romantic evening, enjoyed by delicious wine, with excellent food and an even better service. This is the spot for when you are trying to impress your girl and also make her happy because she will love all the food! Highly recommend it read more
3 years ago
So, I have to start by saying that I love Potente. The food is so delicious and the atmosphere is classy. Except the last night we went here and they allowed some girl with a dress that literally showed her private parts sitting and standing in. Be a little bit more strict. That was nasty. So it seems like the managers are Joel and Nate. Joel being the top dog. The reason I am writing this is because we had a faux pas and my sister tried to remedy it with Joel and he miraculously wasn't there when he was supposed to. If he had something pressing going on in his life it would be worded by Nate to protect his privacy so he was there. He didn't want to answer the phone. What I'm miffed about is as a big sister, even though my sister is the boss, she relayed to me that Joel was gruff with her when she finally did catch him. That doesn't sit well with me. I like Potente but I only go when MY SISTER IS IN TOWN because that is one of her favorite restaurants in Houston. Not only that but she still wants to come here when she comes back soon and I will go but I am not happy with my sister getting an attitude over something your staff made a mistake about. We ordered the Waygu steak. My sister had a bite and I had a bite. We asked the bus boy to box it and he repeated it I ordered a creme brulee to go, it is divine! The best creme brulee. My pregnant friend was with us, we were talking so the waiter said he will give the bag of leftovers when we leave. I took the bag and went on my way home with my sister. When I hot home I looked in the bag to put the steak in the refrigerator and it was not there. My sister called the restaurant right away. Nate answered and I think maybe offered us to come back the next day but my sister was leaving. I wanted to make her steak and salad for lunch to thank her again for taking care of me and putting me up in a hotel and cleaning unnecessary things from my home once again. So Nate said he would talk to Joel about putting the steak back on her card. Let me just say not to be obnoxious, really Neither my sister or I am hurting for money. We do not go around trying to get free food and I kept telling my sister to tell them to just look at the cameras!!! You'll see the girl with her privates out and you'll see we devoured our pasta and barely touched the steak. Wow. It was a mistake on Your part and you have the gall to have an attitude with my sister!!?? You speak to my sister with respect. She loves the restaurant and we go here everytime she comes. Look at the pictures. We'll be back but I won't order anything. I may just let her go with her friend because nobody disrespect anybody in my family. Or I may just go and ask for an apology. There are better restaurants in Houston. Potente happens to be one of the best, unfortunately. If you have access to cameras just watch. We'll be back I guess if she drags me but right now I'm disappointed. Oh well. read more
Why 5 stars? Because the pasta alone was worth the visit. --- --- --- Potente will cost you a pretty penny. And for all of those pennies, you will have excellent service and not a single bad bite. But allow me to not bury the lede: the Spaghetti Al Tartufo Nero is some of the best pasta I've ever had in my life. Possibly *the* best, including a lot that was consumed in Italy. If you come to Potente and don't order this, you are a masochist. The pasta was cooked to al dente. The texture was perfect. There was truffle, but not an overwhelming amount. The flavor was perfect. My only regret was that I split this dish with this world famous Jando S, and I now wish I would have ordered an entire portion all to myself. As for the other stuff - everything was delicious. Nothing stood out as something that I would scream from the mountain tops about like the pasta, but nothing was even close to just average: -Limoncello Spritz -Polipetti Arrostiti -Ostriche Gratinate -Bistecca Alla Fiorentina -Sfera Dolce The Bistecca All Fiorentina was a massive amount of food (for 2), at a massive price ($144 MKT). But between the two of us, we had quite an appetite, but we met our match. We eventually finished all of the meat but it took a while and we left plenty of fixins' before officially tapping out. It comes with slices of porterhouse and the bone stacked practically to the ceiling, mixed in with several veggies. All in all, my half of the meal came to $190 after tip, so the grand total of the entire meal (plus one glass of wine) came to nearly $400 with tip. It's certainly pricey, but we did go a little crazy. I will absolutely consider a return here just for the pasta alone. read more
4 months ago
It's upper tier, haute cuisine, top of its game kind of place. I went there for a pre wedding party and it did not disappoint. A 5 course meal ensued and if there was one thing I would recommend is the pasta with the truffles. I have never had it so good. They serve first class libations, pitch top notch food, and the staff is on top of their game. Speaking of games, if you attend during an Astros home game, be prepared to have a tough time finding nearby parking. Use the valet service, you will be glad you did. read more
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We celebrated our anniversary at this restaurant. The food was extremely delicious and the service was superb! Would definitely recommend for date night or any special occasion. read more
3 years ago
Made a reservation via OpenTable several days before dining here on a Tuesday evening. Great & friendly service from each and every staff at the service from beginning to end. Beautiful decor fitting for the upscale restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere that wasn't too loud, which allowed for great conversations to be had. Looking around, seems to be a lot of business meals and date nights taking place. Staff was constantly checking on the table, collecting empty plates, and keeping water glasses topped off. Enjoyed the following: - Zucchini Hummus - Made from zucchini, peas, cannellini beans, etc., with sliced cherry tomatoes - Wonderfully airy and spreadable texture, great and refreshing flavor - Bread Service - Bread was served HOT (felt like my fingertips were going to burn off as I was trying to slice the roll in half - which is great :D) with great crunchy exterior and moist inside - Polepetti Arrostiti - Thinly sliced and beautifully charred pieces of tender octopus, served on top of a bed of squid ink pasta, micro greens/sprouts sprinkled on top, with refreshing, skinned tomatoes, and a wonderful Calabrian sauce/spread underneath it all. Would absolutely get this again. Enough to be shared amongst three people, I would say. - Spaghetti Al Tartufo Nero - Presentation of burgundy black truffles shaved at the table was great. Pasta itself was not as al denté as I personally prefer, however, the dish was delicious overall. The amazing creaminess of the sauce, the presence of the black truffle flavor and fragrance without overpowering the dish, the perfect bit of saltiness on the backend of each twirl of spaghetti. Was skeptical at first because of the price of this dish, but can definitely understand why Food Network considers this to be one of the best pasta dishes in the country. Can totally be shared between even up to four people, so can try more of other dishes. - Capesante - Large scallops served on of top of bed of risotto. The scallops were of a great size, and had a beautiful sear. They definitely were not over cooked and tough, which is fantastic. However, to my preference, two of the three scallops were just ever so slightly cold in the center, wherein maybe just another 20 - 30 seconds of searing would've been perfect. The remaining piece of scallop was perfectly seared. All three pieces could be sliced through beautiful and paired wonderfully with the corn risotto, which had great texture, corn flavor, and had small pieces of what I believe to be parsley blended into every bite throughout. Shareable between two to three people. - Sfera Dolce - Beautiful presentation of pouring hot chocolate sauce to cause the chocolate shell to melt and to open like a flower blossoming. The tiramisu inside was delicious, and contrasted beautifully in temperature and paired well with the chocolate sauce, and especially the cocoa krispie's-like crumbles on the dish. The chocolate (I believe dark) from the shell/sphere does contribute a slightly bitterness and gets to be a little much once the tiramisu's gone. However, great dessert nonetheless. Looking forward to trying the amaretto creme brûlée next time. One thing that could be improved upon in my opinion is for the restaurant to ensure the menus on its website (two dinner menus with different items, linke from different tabs from same website) and the menu on OpenTable were aligned. Especially great if the prices are kept updated. There were a few dishes I was looking forward to trying which were no longer available per the menu I was provided in the restaurant. 5/5 - Overall, had a wonderful experience and will definitely be returning in the future to try many of the other dishes and desserts. read more
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Beautiful restaurant, sparkling granite table tops, and illuminated menus. The service was stellar. I would have been more impressed if it had more personality besides just being fancy schmancy. The foie gras was well executed with a perfectly cooked quail egg. Pasta with black truffles was tasty but so heavy. Overall good experience. read more
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This review is for HRW 2021. We've done many HRW menus through the years, but looking at the prices of the regular menu items, this one was definitely worth it! First think we got were drinks. If you are a fan of fruity drinks, the Sprezzatura was delicious. It was expensive $17 (not included with the HRW menu) but the drink is just wow. The drink consists of a passion fruit base, with vodka, vanilla flavor, and comes with a little bit of Prosecco on the side which you pour into the drink yourself. The menu comes with complimentary artichoke hummus and fresh bread. There are two salad options for vegetarians: The cleverley and burrata The main course the truffle spaghetti (Spaghetti al tartufo) is just AMAZING. They shave fresh truffles on the top in front of you. The spaghetti is cooked al dente with just the right seasoning of flavor to make it creamy without the thick alfredo sauce. The portion size is more than filling. For dessert we had one of each of the 5 items on the list. Everything was delicious! Our favorite was the strawberry tart. It is a deep fried crispy pastry on the outside with strawberry filling on the inside. The restaurant is located right next to Minute Main Park. As you can imagine, parking is tricky but we were luckily able to find street parking right around the corner since our reservation was pretty early. Parking is free after 6pm on weekends. read more
4 years ago
I'm just going to start by saying COME HERE NOW! Put the address into GPS and make your way here. The service here is out of the this. There no way you can come here and not feel important. Upon walking up to Potente there was someone there greeting you as he opened the door. Once through the doors the hostess was quick. She provided a warm greeting and promptly seated us. By the time we pulled out our chairs and sat down our server was already at the table with menus and waters for the table. Talking about superior service. If you don't know by now from my previous reviews I am French 75 girl. And there was okay. I thought it was weird when it came to the table and wasn't in a champagne flute, I knew right then it was wrong. But overall, I'm not a huge complainer so I just enjoyed whatever was made for me. Now let's get into my meal. DELICIOUS! There is literally no other way to explained how I enjoyed the food here. I don't think there is enough adjectives to get you guys to understand. So I had the Spaghetti Al Tartufo Nero, the pasta was tender and fresh, from the taste of it I would not be surprised if it was made in house or they get it from some type of pasta house. The creaminess, the cheese, the truffles OMGGG! My mouth is literally watering at the thought of it. Like I highly recommend this dish. Also, I got the Polipetti Arrostiti. The octopus was cooked to perfection. Firm yet not overcooked. Its charred so it has that amazing grilled flavor, smoky and flavorful. And there is a small bit of sauce on the plate which I wish I had more was that pop that the Polipetti Arrostiti needed. This dish also comes highly recommended, it is sized to feed a table of about 3-4. ENJOY!! Parking is mainly street parking and after 7 PM that parking is free. There may be a parking garage nearby but the street parking is sufficient. read more
2 years ago
My team is craving Italian restaurant last night and Potente pops up. We went Nd just realize it's an upscale Italian restaurant. Though we had the great experience!!! Service is top notch - even the chef went to our table to explain the details bec one of my colleague is vegetarian. I love the truffle pasta - it's the best pasta!!!!! Our waiter even mention that's its #3 in the nation. Salad is super recommended. In the end they even gave us a free dessert as we are so vocal that we love the food! Thank you so much.. read more
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1515 Texas Ave
Houston, TX 77002
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Is the pasta made fresh in house?
Is there like chicken Alfredo? Cause it's not on the online menu
Not that I’ve ever seen on the menu. They have great food though!
Is a pasta plate pretty filling? Or do you need to multiple appetizers / dessert to feel full?
Yes, very filling!
Does this restaurant accommodate large groups?
Yes there are various options depending on group size. The wine room is private and seats 8. The enclosed terrace can be semi private for smaller groups (I had 12) or up to 40 ish for the whole space I believe.
Do you have to dress up, is it casual or business?
Potente suggests business casual. Shorts, t-shirts, flip flops, hats are not permitted. However, the rules are more relaxed during the Astros home-game days.
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