What People Are Saying About Italian Cafe
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – Decor is casual at this cozy neighborhood cafe and eschews checkered tablecloths from photos of the owners' trips to Italy. Display shelves at the front (orders are placed at the register) provide sample plates of the day's special menu items. The menu of Italian classics features tasty starters like sausage and peppers, fried zucchini and house special mussels. The marinara sauce is always a sweet and spicy treat as are any dishes featuring fresh seafood.
04/03/09
You have got to be kidding me
by sprint18c at Citysearch
Why anyone would think this place is worth the time or money is beyound me. We just ate there today for the first time and last. Our meal for two was $49.00 for very chewy pasta with a bland sauce and the chicken picatta a very small portion in a bowl. For that kind of money you should not have to get your own utinsels, drinks and pick up your own food on a tray. But then again the food was as good as the service.
- Pros: Nothing
- Cons: Everything
09/22/08
Great mom & pop Italian with a cajun flare
by fancydigs at Citysearch
It's always a treat to find a locally owned restaurant, especially when they offer such tasty dishes as The Italian Cafe specializes in. Come in, grab a menu, chose a table and order at the counter. Bring your own wine or purchase it on the way. Also, when Houston weather permits, The Italian Cafe offers outside dining to make the experience even more casual. Add that to its easy-to-find location on NASA Rd 1, and you've got a great place to satisfy your Italian cravings.
- Pros: Great location, abundant parking, and no tips necessary!
- Cons: Italian food ain't exaclty cheap
11/21/06
best quaint italian mom-n-pop restaurant in the SE
by missorenishii at Citysearch
go here if you want a charming not quite hole-in-the-wall italian dining experience in the midst of seafood joints galore. best enjoyed outdoors on the patio in front of the restaurant over red wine (BYOW: bring your own wine ... also there's a conveniently placed alcohol store next door) and good company. the food is decent, i've had better quality at other cozier italian restaurants. i also love how they display the food out on a table for all to scrutinize and ultimately pick a dish more to their preference. overall, if you just want to enjoy the weather and share stories with friends, this is the place to go. fyi: coffe oasis in just within walking distance if you want to grab some coffee and catch some live music after dinner.*
- Pros: outdoor patio, bring your own wine
- Cons: food quality, not cozy
The Details on Italian Cafe
Know Before You Go:
Staffers will bus the tables as the empty dishes pile up, but dishes, cutlery and glasses are at the back of the restaurant near the soda machine. It's self service for these items.
The Extras:
If you forgot your bottle of wine, there's an Arlen's Market in the same strip mall.
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Payment Methods:
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, B.Y.O.B., Group Dining, Live Music, Outdoor Dining
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