Mingalone Italian Bar & Grill

(713) 223-0088

540 Texas Ave.
Houston, TX 77002 29.7623 -95.3666

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Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown

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Mingalone Italian Bar & Grill

Mingalone Italian Bar & Grill

What People Are Saying About Mingalone Italian Bar & Grill

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The Scene – Situated in downtown's Bayou Place complex, this popular Italian restaurant often finds itself hosting an avalanche of diners frantic to eat well and move on to nearby venues. Still, this airy restaurant shines, showing off its upscale Mediterranean character and reliable menu. When weather permits, outdoor tables provide a great view of the Theatre District. – – The Food – Pastas, in various cream and red sauces, lead the way. Penne loaded with homemade sausage is a bargain for big eaters. So is an admirable primavera salad that's best shared by two. A few…

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/03/09

Go somewhere else unless you have hours to waste

by JohnDHouston

Food is OK at best, but the real problem here is service: we had to wait almost an hour for our orders, despite telling the waitress that we had show tickets in a little over an hour and ordering off of their so-called "thiry minutes or less" menu (and her assuring us that we'd have our orders in plenty of time). An hour later we left on empty stomachs. You just can't trust this place, unless you have hours to kill and don't mind waiting for food that really isn't worth it. And even if it were, it doesn't matter how good the food might be, if you never get it in the first place, does it?

  • Pros: Location
  • Cons: Service
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/02/09

Not even close to good and overpriced

by mshpossum

This restaurant is highly overpriced and the food didn't even come close to being good. Got some sort of chicken with goat cheese. There was less than a one spoonful of cheese and the chicken breast was bland and tiny. I should have stayed home and made my own. I would NEVER return to this place nor would i recommend it.

I really have half a notion to call the manager/owner and let them know that they basically stole $65 from me for a crummy cesar (lettuce was wilted), a bland, tiny portion of chicken ($26, yes for chicken breast) and two beers and a glass of wine. My wife and i split both the salad and entre. We were hungry 1 hour later.

Carrabba's is not as expensive and 100 times better than this rip off, wannabe, waste of time restaurant.

MINGALONE, I HOPE YOUR DOORS CLOSE SO NO ONE HAS TO EXPERIENCE WHAT I DID LAST WEEK!!!

  • Pros: Close to Verizon Theatre (only pro i have)
  • Cons: Too expensive for nothing food.
1 Star Rating: Poor

01/20/09

Waste of Money

by Goodfood15

Read review from waiter at this restaurant and had to respond. Claims you should come and visit durning a non peak time. We did. We were 1 or 5 or 6 tables in the whole restaurant. Calamari, rubbery and bland. Food came out and was cold and unimpressive. Do not waste your time or your money when there are significantly better restaurants a couple blocks away. The extra walk is more than worth it.

  • Pros: Good Location
  • Cons: Price, Food

The Details on Mingalone Italian Bar & Grill

What to Drink:

Daily by-the-glass wine specials are inexpensive and intriguing.

Save Time:

Inform your waiter if you're tight on time for a theater curtain, and service can be fast-tracked.

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs

Cuisine:

Italian

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