Arturo's Uptown Italiano Reviews
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- A Really Good Restaurant
Read More On Citysearch by OneWest at Citysearch 7/15/2011 - Great Food!!
Read More On Citysearch by rodriguez41 at Citysearch 6/21/2011 - Going Strong
Read More On Citysearch by Brianpll at Citysearch 5/16/2011 - Great quality Italian food
Read More On Citysearch by richman39 at Citysearch 4/25/2011 - My Kind of Place
Read More On Citysearch by saragolightly at Citysearch 4/18/2011 - ARTURO'S UPTOWN ITALIANO
Read More On Citysearch by calfreak2000 at Citysearch 3/22/2011 - Up Date
Read More On Citysearch by KwikKyle at Citysearch 3/17/2011 - Where is Arturo?
Read More On Citysearch by classictaste at Citysearch 3/9/2011 - Great!
Read More On Citysearch by CasieLynn at Citysearch 3/7/2011 - Best Restaurant Ever
Read More On Citysearch by Shophia1228 at Citysearch 1/14/2011 - A Favorite
Read More On Citysearch by Mrgogo at Citysearch 12/3/2010 - Beautiful and delicious
Read More On Citysearch by asharyaya at Citysearch 11/8/2010 - Beautiful and Well Run
Read More On Citysearch by Mayleman at Citysearch 11/4/2010 - Wonderful food!!!
Read More On Citysearch by Betty B at Insider Pages 10/23/2010 - Great Restaurant
Read More On Citysearch Linsonda 8/31/2010 - A rewarding experience
Read More On Citysearch Buxter 7/5/2010 - HORRIBLE. TRULY HORRIBLE
Read More On Citysearch emilyg1982 6/6/2010 - Houston's Best Italian
Read More On Citysearch Galeriabrian 6/2/2010 - Awesome!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/7/2010 - Scene for Seniors
Read More On Citysearch AnaTHouston 3/31/2010 - The Place for SeafoodHands down, without a doubt, the best snapper I have ever eaten. I know this is an Italian place and someday I am going to try some of the other dishes, but for now this is my place for fish. You know how it is, you find something you like and that's all you order. The snapper is perfectly cooked and the lemon caper sauce is light and delicate to perfectly accompany the fish. My wife doesn't ...
Read More On Citysearch 99Petro99 2/9/2010 - Italian Par ExecellentThe food here is quite good. No gimmicks, no silly architectural stacking, just tasty Italian dishes. We reccommend the fish and the Osso Buco when they have it (weekend special). Pasta like they make it in Italy. The wine list is five or six pages and excellent. They had a weekly special and we got a Barolo, normally $125 for $95. Our waiter was savvy and helpful. All the tables were full...
Read More On Citysearch SirAlan 11/19/2009 - Arturo's sits on topIn a city with several Italian resturants to choose from, Arturo's stands out as a top choice. The setting is intimate, the food is great and the chef can be seen mingling with the patrons at any given time. Try the mushroom stuffed ravioli with lump crab meet on top.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 8/31/2009 - Cool Place in Hot TownI found this place tucked away in the back of Uptown Park. We ate pastas our first couple of visits and then discovered the seafood. While the pasta is certainly good (get the margarita pasta with olive oil and garlic), the seafood is as good as can be. Red snapper with grilled shrimp is the best. By the way, they will make your pasta dish with whole wheat pasta if you ask, but we are stuck o...
Read More On Citysearch Pearls 7/12/2009 - As it should beI used to be in the biz, and I can see that this restaurant has its act together. The menu is excellant and the kitchen consistant. If I had found a chef like this, I would still be in the game. The soups and salads are very good, and don't miss the veal and fish in particular. The staff is spot on and the look is warm and elegant without being pretentious. It's a bit dressy by Houston stand...
Read More On Citysearch eztop 6/4/2009 - Bellissimo !!! This is great italian!I just went here for my 1st anniversary dinner with my wife. I moved to Houston last July, and have been looking for a great italian place worthy of my $$$. I grew up with a 100% Sicilian mom who can cook anything on this menu, or any other italian place. She could have been a chef like her brother, but instead raised four kids. I learned how to cook from her, and feel I can cook anything on an a...
Read More On Citysearch spartyhoustontx 5/11/2009 - Almost perfect!My date sugested we go here because he loves italian and the reviews were great so we decided to try it. After we were seated we were finally greeted. Well I wouldn't really say "Greeted" more like he was rude, condecending and treated us like we were not worth his time. At this point we were thinking about leaving since it seemed we could not be bothered with, but we were able to get another wai...
Read More On Citysearch moliqued02 5/11/2009 - Uptown Italian Restaurant is Perfect Place for Romantic DinnerWe discovered this restaurant last year and decided to go back for our Valentine's Day dinner. Thank Goodness we did! Easy reservations and no waiting once we got there. They sat us in a beautifully decorated room in the back of the restaurant, which was never noisy. The service was great and the food was out extremely fast. We both had pasta dishes after the calamari appetizer - everything ...
Read More On Citysearch yellowrose79 3/1/2009 - A Place To GoIf you haven't been to Arturo's, hie thee hence. This one has it all: parking, ambiance, service and great food. We are regulars and have had only one minor problem and management took care of that in a heartbeat. The employees really enjoy working here and it shows. Get to know them and you will love them. The so tender ossobuco on Friday's is my favorite and my girl loves seafood stew, I ...
Read More On Citysearch Gustavolot 2/15/2009 - Horrible Service, Ditzy Receptionists-Disappointed- * UPDATE MUCH BETTER ON SECOND VISIT! *This place is one of the worst places I have ever been. I called about a week before going to get information and some ditzy girl answers the phone laughing and laughing and says, 'please hold', not even a hello, or can you please hold and wait for my reply, just laughing and they have no idea who is on the other end of the phone. After holding for a while the brain-dead girl finally answered a...
Read More On Citysearch gueneverejj 2/10/2009 - Our FavoriteMy wife and I both office in the Galleria area so we meet for lunch or dinner when we can. There are a lot of good places here, but this is our favorite. Not only is the food good - whatever fish special they have and the ravioli - but this is the only Galleria spot where there is plenty of parking and we don't like to valet. We asked for extra-virgin olive oil only the chef took us into the k...
Read More On Citysearch GaleriaGene 12/20/2008 - Great foodI love going to Arturo's. My favorite thing to eat here is their Yellow Bell Pepper soup, it's amazing (almost like a bisque). Other than that, I have tried almost everything else, and have never been disappointed.
Read More On Citysearch EMcD 11/25/2008 - Good location but the food was not exceptional.The location is great, the service was good but I did not find the food to be beter than other average italian resturants. It certainly felt like a place to be seen, so if the social exposure is important then you better make a reservation. I was taken back a little when the server offered me a seperate list of "limited" wines not included in the wine menu. Felt like a up sell process. I reco...
Read More On Citysearch bmwm5driver 11/4/2008 - Love It!Recently started going to Arturos and would actually like to keep this place a secret if i could! =) It is EXCELLENT. I have had veal, snapper, steak, pasta, and SUPERB creme brulee which is served in a very distinct way on large spoons. Completely delicious! Wonderful service, great atmosphere, and impressive food. Need I say more?
Read More On Citysearch tc749 10/28/2008 - great Italian restaurant in UptownEscellent service, food and ambiance. The waiters are very knowledgeable and very helpfull, just let them know ahead of time your wine price range.
We like to sit outside (weather permitting), and Pierre usually takes good care of us.
We looove their crab cakes and their sea bass, but really everything on their menu is great.
Read More On Citysearch chatsilin 10/25/2008 - Best service in townI went to Arturo's Friday night, this was my second visit and had another OUTSTANDING visit! Tony the server gave us great suggestions and we also saw Chef Arturo walking around. I had the Ravioli main course which was the best I have ever had. My friend had the Osso Buco which is definitely the best in town. The General Manager came by our table to see if everything was ok. Usually you dont see ...
Read More On Citysearch RoseKelly 10/19/2008 - Great waiter, wonderful foodI was looking for a wonderful italian resturant in houston and one of my friends recommended Arturo's up town italiano. I brought my family and friends to this resturant and had a wonderful and unforgettable experience. We started with a cup of cream of bell pepper soup and then we had the house salad with cannelli beans.I ordered the snapper special which was out of this world.
our waiter by n...
Read More On Citysearch gimross 8/18/2008 - Great food & great serviceI had lunch here yesterday w/ a friend. The great service starts w/ a gentleman at the front opening doors for its guests. Our waiter, Carlos, was very attentive & seems to be as excited talking about the food as my friend & I were to eat it. We both had a cup of clam soup for our appetizer which was very good. My friend had Sonia's Ravioli which is stuffed w/ chicken and mushrooms topped w/ ...
Read More On Citysearch shinobi 7/3/2008 - My Take On Arturo'sA pretty cool cafe. I dine here often and, as a single man, frequent the bar maybe more often. It is more restaurant than bar, not a meat market, but there are always some interesting and pretty people at the horseshoe bar. The bartenders and waiters are personable and well trained. They have added a beautiful covered patio on front with stone columns and blooming flowers and you might as wel...
Read More On Citysearch Mrhouzton 6/26/2008 - Good food, but the upselling is annoyingI took two business associates for dinner here in April. We had mid-week reservations and sat inside. Our waiter, a Tony N., was competent but greedy. Everytime a question was asked he always suggested the most expensive alternative. He pushed one of us to order the Veal Tbone special that turned out to be over forty dollars. For after-dinner drinks he pushed Grappa's on us that were over tw...
Read More On Citysearch teekhe 5/15/2008 - BEST CRAB CAKES EVER!!!I love this place! I dont think I have ever heard anyone say ANYTHING but great things about Arturos! Their Crab Cakes are seriously TO DIE FOR it comes with two difference sauces SOOOO YUMMY!! I work right across from UpTown Park and its too bad they dont serve crab cakes on their lunch menu or I'd probably be there every day! Haha! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an e...
Read More On Citysearch KellyLynnClemons 5/1/2008 - Good placeWonderfully intimate for you and your lover/spouse. I wouldn't recommend bringing the kids because the environment is a bit more mature. Excellent wine list and food was top-notch.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 4/21/2008 - ambiance, good service and good foodMy wife and I were pleasantly surprised to have an intimate dinner with excellent service. Our waiter John Solomon was very personable but not over doing it. He answered our questions with knowlege and sincerity. The motif is warm and the soft background music helps mitigate the room sound. We started with the house salad which is excellent and then had the pallaea which was great and the Vi...
Read More On Citysearch mspalding 4/8/2008 - We Love This PlaceWife and I are frequent flyers at Arturo's and for a good reason. We eat almost all our meals out and if there is better service or food in Houston we haven't found it. Salads, soups, pastas, steaks, seafood -all full of flavor. Some of the desserts are great and some so-so -get the creeme brulee or the apple tart, but avoid the cannoli's. Small matter. The wine list is first class. Plenty...
Read More On Citysearch riverlake77 2/10/2008 - Excellent spot for lunchI took my wife to Arturo's recently for lunch. She loved it and now we'll be going back soon. The decor is great adn the attentiveness of the staff was excellent without being over-powering. We were seated quickly and in a great spot where we could talk without nearby tables being so close they could share in the conversation. The food was homely Italian cooking and on a par with anythign we'...
Read More On Citysearch z_man1025 12/30/2007 - A FavoriteCame to Arturo's with a group and then came back with my husband and then again with a friend. Very good all three times. The interior is softly lit and nicely decorated with stone and orangey golds. I haven't been to the bar but it seems lively. The dining room noise level is a big plus, you can actually hear each other talk. I had a beef salad which was excellant. Another time I had the s...
Read More On Citysearch mrp957 11/6/2007 - A lovely spot, this.Waitstaff is friendly and on it. Not a dictionary lenght wine list, but excellent choices. We eat here often(know our favorite table number) and the food is among the best in town. Our favorites are the veal tbone, snapper, clam pasta and the magnificent ravioli with crabmeat. Sauteed shrimp or baked eggplant parsessean for appetizers. We promised ourselves to try something different next tr...
Read More On Citysearch escape22 10/1/2007 - Great ServiceWe would go here for the food, but we go even more because the food and the service are so good. One of the few truly professional staffs in Houston. Each one is a character and you will find a favorite. Anotnello, the Italian, is our favorite. Tommy is another. All are friendly and know their stuff. And the food, yes. Veal Tbone, Italian sausage, veal saltimbucca, all good. Excellent win...
Read More On Citysearch att5 9/16/2007 - Fantastic trip to Milan, save the airfare!!The attention to detail in this place is incredible. Boada does it again, after an incredible run at Solero and Beso he's up to new tricks at this joint. A crowd pleaser, I know because I send alot of people and they always come back raving. Keep up the good work! And I want those shrimp thingies you had before back on the menu!
Read More On Citysearch davidhenesy 7/17/2007 - Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name!This is the only restaurant that I have seen in Houston, in 10 years, that has a chef taking personally care of his clients because he trained and trains his cooking staff so well that he has the times to mingle with his clients and I see he takes a lot of pleasure doing it. Some of them become his friends and whenever you enter the restaurant you fell at home because ''sometimes you want to go w...
Read More On Citysearch katiacondette 7/11/2007 - perfect power lunch spotmy wife and I are transplanted nyers, and tough on food ratings. Not everything is superb, but many really excellent offers, my business guests rave over sonia's ravioli, and frutti di mare. best eggplant parmigian I have maybe ever had- eggplant is NOT fried, spinach layered in, a friend who hates eggplant has it every time she is in from california. High end crowd can eat in comfort. Dinner cro...
Read More On Citysearch irishm 7/11/2007 - Michael Berry was right!Michael Berry from TalkRadio 950 was right! This is the BEST Italian food in town. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, ambiance, and service. I would recommend any of the appetizers. They are simply the best in town. If you are looking for a great place to take a date, this is the place. I now know why Michael Berry was willing to endorse them.
Read More On Citysearch rcreese3 7/5/2007 - Best Italian in HoustonGreat spot for lunch or dinner. Arturos salads and great dish has made my experience magical. We love it and I think would should give it a shot.
Read More On Citysearch giagia3 7/3/2007 - Great overall experienceGreat Food, service, environment and location. Arturo is always there making sure that his customers are enjoying the visit.
Read More On Citysearch miguelbocco 6/22/2007 - Best bar in town...Numero uno on my listI go to Arturo's often and always enjoy myself, alone or with a group. Arturo is always there to welcome his guests and make sure everyone is enjoying themselves. There is always plenty of parking and the crowd is great. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet light so it makes for a wonderful romantic dinner out or a fun evening with the girls. Thurday-Saturday nights are especially lively so d...
Read More On Citysearch mariasindoni 6/22/2007 - A good experienceI have really enjoyed Arturo's. The food is delicious, especially the fish, the service is top notch and wine savvy and the look of it is very pleasing. The hostesses are personable and the bar staff friendly and attentive. A lot of movers and shakers were dining there the last time we were there. We sat out on the patio and enjoyed a terrefic meal on an absolutely perfect spring night. High...
Read More On Citysearch b2buck2 6/6/2007 - Great Italian restaurant!Arturo's is a really great italian restaurant in the galleria area. It's one of my favorites in Houston. A little on the pricey side for lunch but the food is well worth the price. Never been during dinner but think it's probably a nice romantic place for a date or special occasion. Nice atmosphere and decor. Most definitely one to try... especially if you love italian!!!
Read More On Citysearch momtob 5/31/2007 - Best Italian restaurant in HoustonAbsolutely beautiful restaurant and the best italian food I've had since living in Houston. The bar is huge and the staff is top-notch. I would definitely recommend Arturo's if your looking for great italian food and a nice atmosphere.
Read More On Citysearch klt2007 5/23/2007 - A slice of RomeWife and I dropped into this new place for a drink and to check it out. Had a goofy wonderful conversation with a blonde bartender, Annie, and she talked into eating and we stayed at the bar where there was a classy crowd. The osso bucco was as good as any we had in Italy and the veal t-bone was moist and perfect, cooked in extra-virgen olive oil - tasty and healthy. Her reccomendation on the ...
Read More On Citysearch djimxx 5/17/2007 - Upscale Flair with aArturo's presents an upscale, slightly modern facet in contrast to the multitude of other hobnob, "see and be seen" cluster of restaurants up and down the Galleria area. The menu is somewhat brief for an Italian restaurant, but includes notable seafood, pasta, and veal dishes that will delight most any palate. The walls are adorned with a wide variety of both modern and classic Italian scene...
Read More On Citysearch wadester 5/7/2007 - A ClassicArturo's is along the backside of Uptown Park and has a large parking lot in front for easy access. Two very personable girls greet you when you enter. To the right is the dining area which bends around the large bar area, an entertaining spot to watch as you dine on some seriously delicious food - best snapper I have ever eaten. Book it. We've been several times and like the sauteed shrimp a...
Read More On Citysearch mmbobs 4/9/2007 - Great appetizers and stellar serviceGreat place to sit at the bar, enjoy small plates, and sip wine. The "Mela" salad is terrific, as is the tuna, and sauteed shrimp with basil. Michael, the bartender, is just the right fit for this place. He pours a good drink and gives excellent menu recommendations. There's a blond gal who works behind the bar too, who's quite delightful. I love that Arturo and Bill stop by to say hello and dole...
Read More On Citysearch sunshine33 3/13/2007 - Our new favoriteWe've been to Art;uro's three times now and it has been just as good each time. Have only been at night but they do serve lunch. Very classy and romantic with an old world feel. The place has a sort of orange/golden glow to it. Horseshoe bar inside of stone wall. Great for people watching with a lot of movers and shakers -wife's big time atty boss was there last time. The food is drop dead ...
Read More On Citysearch menkelly 2/23/2007 - Uptown All the WayWent to Arturos for a birthday party on a Saturday night. The place has tables available but we were told we needed to wait, even though we had reservations. The atmosphere was very classy, but somewhat cold and stuffy. The service was excellent but a little snobby. The food was ok, nothing outstanding and quite expensive. This is a good place if you have the business card or the parents are...
Read More On Citysearch kradjian 1/23/2007 - Nice date place and atmosphereI thought the food was ok but I am not sure I would return here. I can't say I thought the menu was all that. It seemed like a mostly twenty or thirty-something crowd which kind of took away from the sophistication I was expecting to find here. Not that I mind the young people, but they are usually a little more rowdy.I had more fun at the wine bar nearby than I did having dinner here.
Read More On Citysearch azgrenader 11/21/2006 - Wonderful Date PlaceMust try the beef tenderloin or the veal! Wonderful dessert selection and great service. Ask the server for a recommendation - they are seem very knowledgable about the selections!
Read More On Citysearch kkbb 10/27/2006 - EXCELLENT new Italian restaurantGREAT fresh Italian food, charming Italian waiter. THAT is the way that CALAMARI is supposed to taste-fresh, flavorful and tender. They could have put any so-so copycat Italian chain in this shopping center, but they put a great and original restaurant. I am surprised at the quality and will be back soon.
Read More On Citysearch 77003diner 6/16/2006 - Classy and ElegantI went there with a group of 10 and had a great time there. We had very picky eaters with us but we all loved the food. Calamari and mussels for appetizers were very, very good. I had the veal and it was delicious. The restaurant is very upscale and maybe a bit stuffy, but it's not unreasonably priced. It's a tough reservation to get and they even turned away 2-somes so call early. You won'...
Read More On Citysearch chuckies 3/23/2006 - Excellence....What a joy and what an experience...Service, wine list, and the food was an unforgetable experience. Your senses will thank you for being there. I highly recommend it. You will be pleased and go back for many years to come. Gratzie Arturo
Read More On Citysearch chanito 2/18/2006 - Arturo's is my new favorite!I've been to Arturo's Uptown for both lunch and dinner and it was excellent at both times. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful with a great bar area with leathers booths. If you go for lunch try the Seared Tuna Pasta Salad and at dinner you have to try the Ravioli appetizer, it is the best thing I've ever eaten.
Read More On Citysearch chantelled 1/27/2006 - Yah Baby!Try the veal with lump crab meat. It's splendid! Didn't care for the bread basket (white rolls servecd cold); wheat rolls or artisan bread might fit better with the posh, festive atmosphere. Service was great. Go see David.
Read More On Citysearch melizabethr 1/4/2006
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