Quattro Restaurant
(713) 276-4700
1300 Lamar St
Houston,
TX
77010
29.7547
-95.363
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central
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The Scene
This hotel restaurant is curvaceous and elegant, with an antipasti bar, silky banquettes, mod Italian lighting and stunning private rooms. Discriminating travelers and movers and shakers fill this bustling downtown destination known for accommodating service and exclusive wines.
The Food
For a cool taste of the Italian Mediterranean, catch the seafood tower stacked with fresh lobster, shrimp, oysters, a daily seviche and mussels. Dine American style on a juicy rib eye with fragrant truffled fries or the superb smoky double-grilled pork chop piled with buttery corn and shelling peas. Well-executed penne pasta is lavish, with trebbiano wine-cream sauce, spicy chicken, shrimp and fennel sausage. Scrumptious miniatures like the rustic pear tart or tropical mango mousse allow you to get your just desserts.
User Reviews
katy121
February 23, 2009
I went to Quattro for the first time this past week for a special occasion and I was very excited because it had such great reviews, was highly rated, and is in the Four Seasons. When I asked the waiter how the braised short ribs were, he said they were amazing, off-the-bone, etc... so that's what I ordered. When I got my dish, which I order frequently at other restaurants, I was initially surprised because it looked like just one big piece of meat. So, I tried to "fork" off a piece of meat (because I am assuming a braised short rib should fall off with your fork), I could not even pierce the meat. So I then had to (literally) saw the meat with my knife - and when I bit into it, it was chewy, tough, not at all seasoned, and borderline cold. I just presumed that all restaurants are different and perhaps this was a different way to cook short ribs, so I had my boyfriend taste the meat as well. I asked the waiter whether it was supposed to be the this way, and he just repeated that it was "off the bone." With that said, I NEVER return my food, even when it doesnt meet my expectations, but this was awful! I took a couple more bites, but I just couldn't believe that this was supposed to be braised short ribs, especially at a nice restaurant such as this. So I sent it back to the kitchen... On top of that, my boyfriend ordered a whole wheat pasta w/clams and scallops and he requested alfredo sauce instead of tomato sauce. I thought they were going to give him whole scallops (the dish was like $30 i THINK), but they just gave him four clams and they chopped up the scallops?! I mean, it wasn't terrible, but not what we exepcted. The good things I can say about this place are that the garlic mashed potatoes were good (we ordered this as a side), the foie gras appetizer was good, and the people were friendly... but I dont think I will be returning anytime soon.
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swexan
December 20, 2007
We've been to Quattro several times over the past 10 years, and I fear with the departure of the great Tim Keating a couple of years ago, the food at the Four Seasons has not recovered, Most recently we dined there and found the food still not up to Four Seasons standards. I ordered an appetizer of a type of charlotte of chestnut puree, which was unremarkable. The butternut squash goat cheese ravioli was obviously reheated, which was soft in the center portions, but hard on the edges. My main course of filet mignon with garlic spinach, mashed potatoes was excellent. Then a crash back to earth with the bitter chocolate tart, which was cold and soggy on the bottom from being poorly defrosted. The service is still first rate, as is the atmosphere. We like coming here because of the surroundings, and one can have a conversation without having to shout. But the food was disappointing. Four Seasons - please do something about the kitchen.
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dixie16
September 15, 2007
Marisaro....your email doesn't read as a "professional". You may want to take a few grammar and spelling classes. This isn't the place for you...try Bennigan's.
read full reviewThe Details on Quattro Restaurant
The Extras:
Wines available by the glass and in three-ounce samplers.
When to Go:
This downtown restaurant gets busy at lunch. Avoid the two-hour business lunch by letting the waitstaff know that you're on a schedule.
Know Before You Go:
The kitchen closes from 2:30pm to 5pm and at 10pm, but the bar remains open during those hours and until closing.
Save Money:
Hit the antipasti bar for lunch: It features more than 20 different choices daily, plus pizza and made-to-order pasta.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Breakfast, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Andrea Ossola
