My wife and I got to go dinner - it was a spurge for a special occasion, and it was so worth it. Everything we ordered was sublime - Scampi, burrata, pansoti and cappelletti pastas and the lamb. This Houston institution is the standard for quality. And the wine list - in particular the Italian choices - are of legend. You won't find a better meal. It's expensive and deservedly so. read more

Probably would have given a zero if I had a chance. Worst restaurant service I have even seen. It took them over an hour to serve food. And when mentioned the same to the manager he simply walked away. Food was ok but the service killed the entire experience, rudest restaurant staff in all of Houston. read more

I am embarrassed to say that we hadn't made it to Tony's new location despite the fact that it has been here for many years already. So naturally, when HRW started we thought we would kick it off at Tony's. The HRW menu consisted of 2 courses, the appetizer, and the main course. For our appetizer, we chose the Pansoti and the Summer Corn Raviolini both were light and very tasty. For the main course, we chose the Ahi Tuna and Crab Napoleon and the Grilled Wild Salmon Insalata, both were very good dishes, Grilled Salmon is always good, but the Napoleon was exceptional. I am usually a very critical reviewer but there is no doubt that the Napoleon was an exceptionally well-crafted dish, the first layer was an avocado spuma (a lighter version of a guacamole) that was packed with flavor. The next layer consisted of Ahi tuna which added to the flavor of the Napoleon, the last layer was marinated crabmeat which was a bit bland but overall made it a well-balanced dish. This dish alone made the meal for me and I would have paid twice the amount for it. That said, I do realize that my taste and criteria is different from others so take it with a grain of salt. read more

My husband and I love coming to Tony's. The food is always delicious and the wait staff is typically very attentive. We enjoy the people watching and I think it is so awesome to see the vallone's so present in the restaurant. Tony or his wife will walk around and ask how your meal was, and I love that they want everyone to have a great time. My favorites on the menu would probably be the lobster bisque and the pasta dishes that they serve with black truffles shaved table-side. So good! Every time we have ordered steaks there, they have always been exactly as we asked them to be prepared. We will be coming back very soon. read more

There is not a finer dining establishment than Tony's in Houston, the United States, or anywhere across the globe. This is truly a world-class restaurant. The food, the service, the ambiance are all second to none. Whether for lunch or dinner, special event or everyday dining, Tony's consistently delivers an amazing culinary experience. Most days you will see the legendary Tony and/or Donna Vallone visiting with guests (who often include a who's who of Houston business and social circles). The managers, captains, the waiters, the bus staff, the hostesses, and even the valets are as professional and attentive as one could ever imagine. Everyone contributes to the experience. The food is about quality, flavor and presentation -- the Chef is truly extraordinary and inventive. Do not go there looking for "Texas-sized" dishes hanging over the sides of the plates. That is not what Tony's is about. And, admittedly, this worthwhile quality and service level does not come cheap. That said, the quite-affordable 3-course business lunch offered during the week is perhaps the best meal deal in Texas. In summary, it does not get any better than Tony's. read more

Great selection of wine. The Robert Parker wine list is breathtaking. There's a few vineyards I'm very familiar with and that's always a plus. It was nice for the staff to share where can I purchase their gorgeous decanter. Dinner: The Tagliarini with Umbrian Black Truffles is a must have. I come here mostly for this dish.They are generous with the truffles. I was surprised how great the Steamed Mussels taste. The Pinot Grigio used to make this dish isn't just an average $6 dollar bottle from your local grocery store. Yes, I can tell. The Chocolate Souffle was great. It was perfectly made to feed my inner child therapy. My friend didn't like her Mango Souffle as much as I like mine(thought I should point that out). I didn't care to try hers but I will try to venture with other flavors during my next visit. I'm not impressed with the Foi Gras. It's not bad but I've had better. The Insalta Greenberg seems to be very popular but I wasn't crazy about it either. The Center-Cut Fillet was slightly overdone. Still good but not the best. Lunch: You can see the beauty of the restaurant without the dimmed lights. It feels very fresh and relaxing. The Seared Sea Bass is outstanding. The Baby Lobster Salad is one of the best I've had. The touch of Anise takes my palate somewhere I haven't been before. I recommend the Prime Steak Salad, Lump Crab and Shrimp remoulade as well. read more

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Amazing!! The food is super delicious I'm going for a secound time! These dishes were tasty! I'm looking forward to going again because this place is totally worth it, 100% recommend read more

Tony's - Filet - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Last night was our first time at Tony's and I'm so sad to say it was disappointing. I've always dreamed of going to Tony's and experience it's elegance and amazing food, but it just wasn't what I dreamed it would be. We were seated in a booth next to a very large and very loud table, I was actually shocked at how loud it is in there! If you want romance, this is not the place to go. We asked the server if we could move and he said he'd check with the hostess. He came back a couple of minutes later and told us all the other table were booked. Seriously?!? That was so strange, we just decided to make the best of it. The bread and butter that was served was amazing! You have to try the sun dried tomato bread- it melts in your mouth! My husband had the steak and I had the red fish, both were ok but nothing really to write home about. Truffle Mac & Cheese was the side we selected and it was really good :) All in all, the experience was below average, the food was good but not great, and we probably won't be back :( I think we'll be Vic & Anthony customers for life. read more

This is definitely a fine dining experience. The food is good, but a bit overpriced, but like I said it is the overall experience you're paying for. Recommend to go to at least once. The soufflé was light and airy. I would be okay not returning, but my fiancé really loved everything. read more

So, there was a birthday ending in a zero, and of all the fine dining establishments we've hit over the years, the lump-sum Tony's tally was one (lunch decades ago for one of us). We decided to take a chance, which is an odd choice of words given its reputation, but we get leery anytime we see negative reviews involving service and specifics, especially when they're recent. That having been said, we now regret not having come sooner. The gentlemen, being who they were, decided to go the full tasting menu, while their sensible wives ordered steaks (bone-in rib-eyes). Bites were exchanged on a regular basis, and the ladies were not short-changed by their choices. The NY strip from the tasting menu had been replaced for the evening by a cut of heritage pork that was better than many steaks at other establishments --one might imagine what they could have done with a 12oz chop. The evening's rib-eyes themselves were quite good, but may have been slightly edged taste-wise by that pork, an uncommon event The least-exciting item from the tasting menu was the line-caught halibut, because it was merely "very good" and suffered by comparison to the other courses. Those were superior. Caviar does make things better (even scrambled eggs, as we were told afterwards), and the hamachi crudo was no exception. The risotto demanded full attention even before the truffles were shaved. The foie gras tart's accompanying yogurt sauce worked absolutely perfectly. And who doesn't enjoy a nice bufala near the end of a good meal, particularly when it could be mistaken for a panna cotta? The dessert was actually large enough and rich enough to put to bed any ideas about "I'm still hungry." (This refers to earlier complaints about portion size. Hey, it's a tasting menu, the portions are meant to be small! But the Carlotta as served was a good idea.) And yes, you want their bread service. Oh yes, you do. We experienced almost no flaws in the service for a busy Saturday night. The only glitch was that the left-over rib-eyes were lost, but this was instantly made right when a fresh steak was produced as a substitution. Tony's reputation is well-deserved. And... that reputation is priced into the menu and (especially) the wine list --I'm only going to four stars for that reason alone, every other aspect was five stars. This is an Occasion restaurant, and it will not disappoint, but the privilege is dear. read more

*** HRW Review *** On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest). Food: 7.5 Service: 7.5 Atmosphere: 8.0 (Dinner) Overall: May recommend. The architecture, interior design, and the artworks help set this place apart from the other restaurants. It is also versatile in the sense that it has different sections (bar, dining area, and private rooms) for any occasion. The servers were professional but I wouldn't describe them as friendly or warm. The "Ribbons & Squares" (Bluefin tuba, avocado, soy lime vinaigrette) was my favorite of the night. Crisp roast duckling was good but it didn't blow me away. The purple rice was seasoned very nicely but a bit hard. It also had raspberries on the side which I guess is like having cranberry sauce with turkey. For dessert I opted for chocolate souffle (+$8) since I've read some reviews that raved about it. In the end...I was left wondering if I should have ordered cheesecake instead. P.S. It took them about half an hour and three attempts to figure out how to split our bills correctly (granted we didn't split them evenly). read more

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Service is very good, but the food was hit or miss. The white truffle pasta is probably the most outstanding dish but very pricy. Baby lobster was decent and sweet but prepared very simple. The Dover sole was not good. Too dry and plain. However, our friends snapper was great, as well as the lamb chops. Soufflés we're very disappointing this time. They didn't even rise or taste very airy. I think it was sitting in the back too long or overcooked. read more

We got the 45$ restaurant week menu. The food was very tasty. I would def go back. I got the truffle butter ribeye and it was so tender. The squash pansoti( which was basically ravioli) was sweet and savory in the best way. They also have giant soufflé you can split amongst many people. You can also get singles. It was sooo good I wanted a second one. The waiter was really nice and we had pretty good service. They were late w the soufflé cause it was busy so they comp'd it for us! read more

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You may disagree with me giving one star for happy hour, but when you offer a happy hour you need to put effort. We still spent over $40. The best item we got was the duck fat bruschetta, which, while tasty, was... not a bruschetta but a dip. We also ordered the tartare and the chef's special. The tartare was like extra greasy raw hamburger meat on bread with no seasoning. We like tartare usually but this was like eating raw plain animal fat. Now the chef selection was where they earned my stellar rating: three pieces of raw tuna, a ball of cheese with some baby figs, and a tiny slice of ham. It was not particularly high grade tuna, not some amazing flavorful ham, or enough cheese to cover half a slice of toast. This was the most expensive item on happy hour, even though they have a meat-and-cheese plate for cheaper. And all this raw food took almost an hour for them to prepare... read more

Tony's - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One word to describe the service, impeccable. The servers at Tony's are on top of their customer's needs and goes above and beyond. I came here for lunch during restaurant week and ordered the insalata and salmon tar tar with fries. The salad was good, but I wished I asked for the dressing to be on the side. The server prepped the salmon tar tar in front of you with an array of fresh herbs and spices. It was a bit salty, but tasted delicious nonetheless. The fries were cooked to perfection! Very crispy. I usually don't go to pricy restaurants, but I think Tony's is definitely worth trying. read more

Tony's has been considered one of Houston's top tier restaurants since it's first iteration in the 60's. My wife and I came for dinner to celebrate a special occasion recently and I'm happy to say that they still got it. Interior is modern and airy, but still intimate. Not counting the private event rooms, there's probably 20 or so tables in the whole restaurant, which makes for a fairly quiet dining experience compared to other more raucous trendy spots. Regarding attire, jackets are strongly suggested for men, which I am all for, but there were a handful of younger guys without. You'd be more comfortable with one on though. FYI We settled on the 3 course tasting menu with wine pairing, deciding to each choose 3 different dishes from the available 7, so we could taste a little bit of everything. Like most tasting menus, the portions aren't massive but you'll still be full after eating all plates. Plating was artful and most dishes were easy to attack even with the drizzle, dots and stacking of food. Everything was executed well and absolutely delicious. Lots of truffles and rich sauces which also made smaller portions fill up the stomach. I've seen that service is often a big linchpin for peoples' reviews on here and we luckily had an excellent experience. There were multiple waiters tending to our table. Also mentioned before in other reviews, the timing of service is fairly laid back, but it really is up to your preference. Their default seems to be, let the guests relax, talk and take it slow. We ordered cocktails to start prior to ordering food. They were served to our center on the table as a marker that we weren't ready to order food yet. Once we were, we simply moved the glasses over to their usual spot and nodded at our waiter. Menus came shooting out to us and off to the races. We asked the wait staff at another point to wait a beat between two dishes and service followed suit. My point being that maybe the people who complain about pace aren't aware that it's under your control if you just simply ask. Another kudos to good service came at the end of the night. We had signed the check and were just working on finishing our cocktails, obviously done with dinner. This is usually the part of the night out where the wait staff disappears on your table to never be seen again. I was happy to see the waiters still making rounds checking our table and even the water glasses were kept full while we sat there finishing up our drinks. Prices, are well, pricey. You get what you pay for and I would say Tony's is easily a top 5 Houston restaurant contender if not higher, depending on your tastes. That being said, their price point is on par with my experience eating at Michelin Star restaurants, so come ready to spend. We had 4 cocktails and both selected the 3 course tasting menu with wine pairing. The bill at the end of the night, with tip, was right around $300-ish. Tony's was one of the top fine dining restaurants in the U.S. during the 80's, but being associated to that decade of peak oil and decadence carries a double edged sword that Tony's at times has felt. Like hyper colors and pushed up sleeves on a blazer, things come in and out of fashion, including modern cuisine and white table cloth restaurants. I would argue though, that Tony's still offers a unique and delicious meal to Houston restaurant goers if you're willing to put on your Sunday best and spend a little cash. Call it an offering to the ghosts of $100 oil. read more

Came here for restaurant week. I must say out of all the restaurants I have been to for restaurant week this place had the best food. Service wasn't that great though. It took forever to get our waiter's attention. Appetizers: tonno crudo - wasn't as good as I though it would be and had to pay extra $5 pansoti - get this! sauce was delicious Entrees: roasted duck - perfectly cooked speckled trout - I highly recommend this dish if you like fish Unfortunately, I don't really remember anything about the desserts. read more

The best burrata with, grilled bread and pasta with black truffles!!!! So incredible- with the best service in Houston. Love this place!!! read more

Tony's - Pasta w truffles - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Having dinner at Tony's was the perfect example of typical fine dining that I both enjoy and hate. Overall, the service was quite exquisite. I was there for a dinner party with friends so we had a large table. The restaurant has such a gracious and beautiful Decor that would be perfect for any date or event. After being seated we had a wonderful set of waiters and waitresses. The staff took care of our large group with a calm ease. They were attentive and provided great class throughout the whole entire experience. In regard to the drink selection it was exquisite. They had anything I could possibly have desired to drink which is such a rarity. I tend to enjoy different yet how your qualities of wine and spirits and they were all here. I decided to go with the Pappy Van Winkle since this maker is normally hard to come by at restaurants or just about anywhere. So up until this point I am enjoying the evening but then I get to the food and this is where it tends to always go sideways for me. For my entree I ordered the Monte e Mare which consists of the Colorado lamb, Mediterranean octopus, a medley of Corona and fava beans. To put it bluntly I was unimpressed. I've had better tasting Lamb on the streets of Mexico City the week before with more flavor. And generally with locations like this it tends to always be a smaller cut so it adds additional heartache. Honestly, the saving grace for the night was the Pappy. It had been a while since I had it so that enjoyment was above everything. I don't intend to come back but if I did I would probably try the Japanese Striploin since I heard positive reviews at my table. read more

Well the Shrimp Poboy I,m not sure the size lol Maybe a little bigger than 6" but not 12" Bread is soft but really narrow. Not many shrimp on the sandwich but did have a good flavor. It's overall small. I'm from New Orleans and used to places like this to have Shrimp falling off the sandwich usu enuff to fix an extra lol The fries here are hard and terrible.. Was a friendly atmosphere with fast service. read more

I would add Tony's to the list of stuffy old man restaurants in Houston. I like it how the room is brighter than most restaurants in that category. rissoto (2/5) - too salty for my taste. duck (4/5) snapper (3/5) - nothing extraordinary. looked better than it tasted. it was missing something...an acid? souffle (2/5) - did nothing for me. weird texture, I could taste the chocolate, but it didn't add anything to the dessert. I wonder if Tony's used to be great and that's how it got its name. Still good, don't know if I would come back when there are so many other delicious options in the city. read more

The food at Tony's is absolutely delicious! I had the house salad-amazing! Snapper Sheridan- superb! Cherry crostini- flaky and perfect! Yum! read more

Tony's - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was the worst Italian I've ever had - from an Italian. Nothing was cooked correctly, wait staff was insanely slow, and the order was completely messed up. Having been to the majority of nice restaurants in houston, I can confidently say that this place is a must skip. Don't even bother. read more

My husband and I had dinner at Tony's last night and it was nothing short of amazing . The service was absolutely the best we have received at any restaurant and the attention to detail was perfection . We both decided upon the tasting menu and although the portions were small the dishes were all phenomenal. We absolutely loved the ahi tuna with caviar and blood orange reduction , and I highly suggest the wine pairing if you want something extra special . We will definitely return read more

Tony's - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very pricey but well worth it good date night place. They have multiple varieties of souffles which is only reason I came here. I had the bananas foster souffle which is totally decadent watching the waterfalls in the background read more

Tony's - Great apricot souffle - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

For the ambiance and prestige of this place, I thought this would have been better. The Di Campo salad was divine! A perfect blend of savory and sweet. Some things that irked me-my friend's beef sangiovese was undercooked and my fish was kind of tough, as if it had been under the heat lamp for too long. In addition, one of the faucet's was broken and continuously ran water all night! I was told that they were "working on it." Let's hope that's not the only thing they're working on! read more

I wish the service was a bit friendlier. Everyone seems a bit too uptight, we came for my birthday and tried to make a few jokes with the hostess and the waiters but they hardly smile when you come in left alone laugh with you. I've hard better steak and experience at steak 48. read more

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Tony's is incredible but also incredibly expensive, so keep that in mind if you choose to go. Also, it is valet only and the service is extremely slow - an apparent hallmark of authentic Italian food. I started with the insalata milano, which had treviso, burrata, pomegranate seeds, and blueberries. The dish was artfully arranged and very flavorful, as well as large enough that it was enjoyable but not too large to disturb the entree portion of the meal. For my entree I got the pansoti, which is a butternut squash sage ravioli. Typically this is an appetizer but you can ask for an entree portion. The portion looks small when you first receive it but is extremely rich and flavorful. I highly recommend! For dessert, my table got a chocolate caramel souffle. Tony's is known for their souffles, which they make to order with any flavors requested and are about the size of a large saucepan. It was incredible! The souffle was cut and served at the table by the waitstaff. Additionally, because we were celebrating a special occasion, we received a hand-spun cotton candy at the table. If you have the money to spend and are looking for an upscale dining experience, I highly recommend! read more

Have been to many high quality restaurants before in my profession all over the world and was given the chance to dine here recently. Quality is simply breathtaking. From the ambience, to the food choices to the wine list and the service, this is one place I would visit Houston for. I had the amatriciana and the Kobe beef steak and if I was wearing a top hat, I would dip it in honor of the quality. Tony, you are a true boss. And that is all the way from Australia. read more

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Review is based on two Houston Restaurant Weeks experiences--one lunch and one dinner. My wife and five our her girlfriends had lunch on Wednesday, and arrived to a beautifully-set table, enjoyed preprandial drinks, and absolutely wonderful appetizers of Pansoti and Lasagnette. However, the entrees were a total disaster. Four of the ladies ordered the Snapper Francese; two sent it back in favor of the Salmon Tartare, and the other two ate it, complaining (as did the first two) that the fish did not taste fresh, and it tasted as though it had been reconstituted with cracker crumbs, Panko crumbs or something similar. The other two ordered the Steak salad, and the steak came out burned (not just charred) on the edges. Unlike typical Tony's typical service, no attempt was made to appease the diners--the meals were not comped, nor were any dishes offered as replacement. Saturday night, three couples dined there again using the HRW menu. The meal began with amuse bouche of a delicious ravioli (mushroom?). Our appetizers included Escargots, Roman Artichoke Salad, Rigatoni Bolognese Bianco and Pansoti, all of which were delicious. Entrees included the Grilled Abalone Mushroom, Niman Short Ribs of Beef, both of which received rave reviews, and the Halibut Prosecco, ordered by all three of the men. This dish was served bare--no decoration of any sort on the plate, so it was visually unappealing; moreover, while it had a wonderful flavor, all three of us agreed it was somewhat tough, meaning it was probably overcooked. The desserts were simply outstanding--the Italian Beauty (for the chocolate lovers), Panna Cotta with blackberry sauce (the best I've ever tasted), and Un Bacio Arancione (if you like a citrusy type dessert). The only other comment I can make is that we certainly did not receive the same service that "regular" diners did--our wine/liquor bill would probably have been 20-30% higher had our waiter paid any attention to us, rather than ignoring us. read more

I came here for lunch and had Houston Restaurant Week menu. The food was the definition of delicious. I had the Rucola salad, everything about it was perfect. For my main dish I had the Snapper Francese and again perfection. I apologize for my lack of descriptive words but I've just never had food as good as this before. My only issue is they charge gratuity. I can only assume it is because we ate off the HRW menu. read more

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The service was outstanding. The wait staff was very attentive and friends. I wasn't that impressed with the food. I had a steak and it wasn't very tender. The tuna appetizer was really good but for being such a high end restaurant I left feeling somewhat unsatisfied. read more

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Service was excellent, almost too good. The food was good but I have had much better. I expected more for the hype and price. I went there to celebrate my friend's birthday. I told them when I made the reservation. They did nothing for it. I followed up after with the manager via email. They said they would get back to me but never did. I don't feel the need to return again. read more

Can't say I was impressed with this place service wise.. Sat in the bar area. I was asked what I wanted to drink with no menus on the table. Then I had to ask for drink/wine AND food menu. Another server or manager maybe?? Came and asked me if I needed help with the menu. I was ready to order so I did. It be came over kind of rushed and had the same notepad Waffle House employees use to take orders.. I thought this was upscale? Offered no bread. Food came out and then the "bread service" I requested came. He gave me the tiniest piece of focaccia. It was good but it was a crumb. Placed it on my pasta as there was no extra plate. No fresh pepper was offered. I asked and I received but isn't that normally standard to offer? Wine was good and the crab pasta was good but would I come back for a full dinner? No. read more

A real let down. Brought my wife and daughter for a special dinner expecting 'special' food and service. We received neither. Waaaay over priced for average fair ($73.00) for sole on the special and we were not informed of the price on anything we ordered. $28 for a side of Mac and cheese and I've had better at Olive Garden. Long story short the bill was almost $600 including tip for three of us and only alcohol was 3 glasses of wine. I don't mind at all paying for wonderful food .... but this didn't come close. Our head waiter was beyond arrogant and intrusive. Felt like he was doing us a favor by letting us eat there. We'll never be back. Hugely regret going read more

Definitely way over priced especially on seafood entrees which were not cooked that great. The daily special was offered to us as Dover sole with crab and they did not tell us it was $73 !!! I've had better sole at other places in houston and sauce was lacking. Waiters were over bearing as well. Mac and cheese (which was also average) was $28 with cheap tasting cheese sauce. And barely served all three of us! read more

We came here on Thursday night because of houston restaurant week. The food was surprisingly good considering the bad Yelp ratings they have. I had the escargot for appetizer, beef short ribs for entree and the chocolate flourless cake as dessert. The escargot was topped with lots of garlic and had a nice taste to it. The short ribs were tender and flavorful. The only disappointment was the cake but my friend ordered the cotton candy so I fully indulged in that and was satisfied. Overall, the food was pretty good but it's definitely a fancy wancy place so if you're not dressed to the nine, you will get the stare down. read more

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The rumors of Tony's demise have been greatly exaggerated. I've had an amazing experience at Tony's on each of my trips here. If you go to Tony's, I highly recommend ordering the 6 course tasting menu. It changes regularly, but the experience is divine. You can still have a great experience without ordering the tasting menu, though. I brought my mom here for her birthday when she was in town. The service was excellent. So much so, that my mom remarked about the great service (and how much better it was than the restaurants in Miami). The trip to Tony's made my mother's day, and for that they have both my gratitude and my preferred choice for future special occasions. My favorite things on the dinner menu are both snapper dishes, the Prime filet, the salmon crudo, the rustic potatoes, and last but not least, the white truffle souffle. The white truffle souffle deserves it's own separate mention. The souffle itself is light, fluffy and airy. The sauce paired with it is rich and creamy with a divine truffle flavor. Make sure you save room for dessert, and if you're celebrating a birthday, enjoy the cotton candy. read more

Been a long time patron of Tony's...back to the 80's at the Beautiful, historic Post Oak spot. My father first sent me there for a nice dinner while I was home from university. I'll never forget how well two young college students were treated among all the rich and famous. On my wedding night when we hit the limo to head away from all the hoopla asked the driver...Tony's please sir. As we pulled up Tony was outside and said I think we are closing down but can I arrange a dinner another night? I said it was our wedding night and we'd just like to hit the bar. Well the rest was amazing. He escorted us to the bar and told the bartender to take great care of us. We ordered some cocktails and that's all we planned. About the time we were done a bottle of Veuve Clicquot showed up compliments of Tony. Then a few very scrumptious appetizers that were beyond wonderful. It's was such an wonderful ending to a beautiful evening...been a happy guest at Tony's ever since. Please ask for the roast duck with cherry sauce...from the old Post Oak menu..it'll change your life. read more

Tony's is an old school Houston establishment, which means the people watching and clientele isn't exactly what you're used to seeing at typical trendy joints. We went with another couple on a Friday night, and even though we had reservations, the place was pretty much dead. The space itself is unusual. Located at the bottom of an office building, the interior is surprisingly open with tall ceilings, which make it look even emptier than it really is. Let's just say I wouldn't use the words "intimate" or "cozy" to describe the space. Nevertheless, the quality of food and service is exactly what you'd expect from a restaurant of this caliber. There's no rush to order or move your meal along, because it seems like the kinda place that really wants you to enjoy the experience. If you share an appetizer (as we did with several dishes), they actually split every dish and plate it for the individual diner, which I thought was a nice touch. We started with the tuna tartare and burrata with prosciutto, both of which were fabulous! We loved every bite and probably could have used a few more. We also started with an order of the pappardelle, which was also very small in portion but perfect when split between 4 people. For my main course I got the branzino, which was also fantastic. It was crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and had the perfect lemony buttery tartness you'd expect. It was an excellent dish! Every Houstonian foodie should experience Tony's once. Make an evening out of it (our reservation was at 7:30 and we didn't get home til almost 11!) and enjoy the variety of dishes with a group. I don't need to go back anytime soon, but I'm certainly glad I can cross this one off my Houston restaurant bucket list. read more