Quattro - Four Seasons Hotel - Houston

(713) 276-4700

1300 Lamar St
Houston, TX 77010 29.7547 -95.363

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central

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Price:

$$$

Last updated 9.13.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Breakfast, Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Traditional American, Italian

Notable Chef:

Andrea Ossola

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What People Are Saying About Quattro - Four Seasons Hotel - Houston

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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…

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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.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is fabulous, the atmosphere is hip and the service is outstanding.”
  2. “Great romantic spot”
  3. “Excellent food, wonderful atmosphere, hip but child friendly (yet you don't notice they are there).”
  4. “The decor is modern, yet welcoming, and the staff is polite and knowledgeable.”
  5. “love the ambiance of the resturant.”
  6. “dim room makes for a great atmosphere.”
  7. “do not hesitate to recommend this for a romantic dinner”
  8. “The atmosphere is very romantic and at the same time fun.”
  9. “The waitstaff was attentive, the dishes were creative, and the atmosphere was wonderful.”
  10. “For $32 you enjoy one bar drink (try the fresh bellini), all of the above and valet parking.”
  11. “The Four Seasons is known for their best brunch in any city, but I would only go here if I were splurging for Thanksgiving or Christmas to experience their lavish decorations and taste a variation of gourmet versions of traditional dishes.”
  12. “Great combination of food, ambience and service that only the Four Seasons can consistently deliver the world over.”
  13. “With 4 private rooms, this is a great place for romantic dinner, private meetings and birthday parties.”
dessert
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The entrees were very flavorful and the desserts were to die for.”
  2. “Lastly the dessert buffet was incredible.”
  3. “Create each mini waffle with different fruit and fresh whipped cream for dessert, and order your coffee black to contrast the tastes.”
  4. “For those of you who have a sweet tooth this restaurant offers a taster dessert a nice size dessert that will gave you a tatse , but will noy make you feel stuffed”
  5. “Then a crash back to earth with the bitter chocolate tart, which was cold and soggy on the bottom from being poorly defrosted.”
  6. “Great place to dine before a show, the food is awesome - great seafood, pasta and desserts are sinful.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Good food, good drinks, GOODNIGHT!”
  2. “Our cocktails were wonderful, there home made bread and olives.”
  3. “Wonderful wine selection.”
  4. “Quattro is a great restaurant and bar!”
  5. “Create each mini waffle with different fruit and fresh whipped cream for dessert, and order your coffee black to contrast the tastes.”
  6. “For $32 you enjoy one bar drink (try the fresh bellini), all of the above and valet parking.”
  7. “And the third time classic a sunday just at the bar we just had appetizers and great drinks.”
  8. “Sunday brunch is to die for and probably the best coffee I have ever had---hands down best restaurant in Houston.”
  9. “The appetizer buffet is a meal in itself and includes a wonderful chef behind the bar to explain everything.”
food quality
96.77000045776367% positive
  1. “The Four Seasons is known for their best brunch in any city, but I would only go here if I were splurging for Thanksgiving or Christmas to experience their lavish decorations and taste a variation of gourmet versions of traditional dishes.”
  2. “Everything is so fresh.”
  3. “The appetizer buffet is a meal in itself and includes a wonderful chef behind the bar to explain everything.”
  4. “Everything I ate just tsted so good, fresh, interesting combinations of texture, color and flavor.”
  5. “the crab bisque and tortilla soup), to fresh pastas and risottos, to perfectly prepared fish, to your better-than-standard all-American hamburger.”
  6. “For $32 you enjoy one bar drink (try the fresh bellini), all of the above and valet parking.”
  7. “Our cocktails were wonderful, there home made bread and olives.”
  8. “Simple, warm maple syrup over a fresh, toasty mini waffle, makes one forget about filling up with overly-decorated waffles, bland pancakes, or heavy bagels from the regular breakfast greasy-spoons.”
  9. “First you tear down your old, 5 diamond restaurant (which was one of my favorite sunday brunch spots) and then you re-open with this new, wonderful restaurant which is better?! I don't know how you guys do it, but you've done it again! Working downtown, I”
  10. “It was a little too done for my tastes, but my expeiences have taught me that is is hard to get a good steak cooked to a perfect "Medium" in Houston.”
  11. “The second time was with friends from Boston and everything was perfect it was a friday and our server who I believe was named Stuart was awesome reccomended a wonderful lobster dish and an equally as good turbot chefs special ( the seafood and steaks are”
  12. “The food is fabulous, the atmosphere is hip and the service is outstanding.”
  13. “But the food was disappointing.”
  14. “The food was outstanding with very subtle flavors.”
  15. “My fennel and parsnip soup was very tasty.”
  16. “The waitstaff was attentive, the dishes were creative, and the atmosphere was wonderful.”
  17. “My husbands Grilled Portobella mushroom salad was delicious.”
  18. “Great place to dine before a show, the food is awesome - great seafood, pasta and desserts are sinful.”
  19. “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,”
  20. “The food is great too.”
  21. “have dined here several times and the quality of food is excellent and consistent.”
  22. “Good food, good drinks, GOODNIGHT!”
  23. “The crab bisque was very good and perfectly seasoned.”
  24. “My scallops and shrimp were good but my husband's halibut was bland and unimaginative.”
  25. “We shared a filet mignon and mushroom risotto which was excellent from first bite to last.”
  26. “Create each mini waffle with different fruit and fresh whipped cream for dessert, and order your coffee black to contrast the tastes.”
  27. “Great combination of food, ambience and service that only the Four Seasons can consistently deliver the world over.”
  28. “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.”
  29. “Excellent food, wonderful atmosphere, hip but child friendly (yet you don't notice they are there).”
  30. “the food was outstanding and the service was out of this world.”
  31. “My main course of filet mignon with garlic spinach, mashed potatoes was excellent.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff was friendly and helpful with explaining menu items.”
  2. “Kids can also order Belgian waffles with warm maple syrup from the children's menu.”
  3. “Wonderful wine selection.”
  4. “Excellent service and very good menu.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Quattro is the best restaurant in town!”
  2. “There's finally a great place to eat between NYC and LA.”
  3. “great place downtown”
  4. “great place to eat between NY & LA!”
  5. “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.”
  6. “went to Quattro for lunch and I would rate it the best restaurant in Houston.”
  7. “Quattro is a great restaurant and bar!”
  8. “First you tear down your old, 5 diamond restaurant (which was one of my favorite sunday brunch spots) and then you re-open with this new, wonderful restaurant which is better?! I don't know how you guys do it, but you've done it again! Working downtown, I”
  9. “With 4 private rooms, this is a great place for romantic dinner, private meetings and birthday parties.”
  10. “Sunday brunch is to die for and probably the best coffee I have ever had---hands down best restaurant in Houston.”
  11. “This is a great new restaurant, hip and trendy yet comfy.”
  12. “travel constantly and it's hard to find a great restaurant between the 2 coasts.”
  13. “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.”
service
85.0% positive
  1. “the food was outstanding and the service was out of this world.”
  2. “Great combination of food, ambience and service that only the Four Seasons can consistently deliver the world over.”
  3. “The service was a bit slow in explaining how things worked, but once we got the hang of it our 2 1/2 hours were very enjoyable.”
  4. “The second time was with friends from Boston and everything was perfect it was a friday and our server who I believe was named Stuart was awesome reccomended a wonderful lobster dish and an equally as good turbot chefs special ( the seafood and steaks are”
  5. “The waitstaff was attentive, the dishes were creative, and the atmosphere was wonderful.”
  6. “Excellent food, wonderful atmosphere, hip but child friendly (yet you don't notice they are there).”
  7. “The staff was friendly and helpful with explaining menu items.”
  8. “Excellent service and very good menu.”
  9. “The service was very good.”
  10. “The decor is modern, yet welcoming, and the staff is polite and knowledgeable.”
  11. “Worst service ever!”
  12. “The service was also the best.”
  13. “They have excellent service.”
  14. “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.”
  15. “My only complaint is that lunchtime service can be very slow, which I find surprising since most diners are businessmen and lawyers who can't afford a two-hour lunch.”
  16. “The service is typical of a Four Seasons which is incredible.”
  17. “The food is fabulous, the atmosphere is hip and the service is outstanding.”
  18. “amiable service.”
  19. “The staff is friendly and will go out of their way to assist with special requests.”
  20. “First you tear down your old, 5 diamond restaurant (which was one of my favorite sunday brunch spots) and then you re-open with this new, wonderful restaurant which is better?! I don't know how you guys do it, but you've done it again! Working downtown, I”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “First you tear down your old, 5 diamond restaurant (which was one of my favorite sunday brunch spots) and then you re-open with this new, wonderful restaurant which is better?! I don't know how you guys do it, but you've done it again! Working downtown, I”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “My only complaint is that lunchtime service can be very slow, which I find surprising since most diners are businessmen and lawyers who can't afford a two-hour lunch.”
  2. “The service was a bit slow in explaining how things worked, but once we got the hang of it our 2 1/2 hours were very enjoyable.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/28/12

One of the Best !!!

by gz1959

Been there a few times for special occasions, and every time they really made it special. Thank you Quattro for the delighful evenings!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/07/11

Great hotel BUT..

by GeorgeEvelyn1978

It's a great hotel but if any of you are looking to save some $$ then book it at goo.gl/FPxYD They have some of the best hotel deals on the web!

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/30/10

Would not recommend or return.

by JemmarieGrace

Upon arrival at the Four Season's Hotel, we valet parked our car and the gentleman was very sweet and friendly. When we got to the hostess station, she asked if we had a reservation. We told her we didn't, she was warm and accommodating and sat us in a quiet part of the restaurant. Our waitress came and introduced herself and showed us the menu and the wine list. Then came back quickly with our water. Then we waited... awhile for her to come back to take our order. After our order was taken, we were waiting for our bread to come. It never did. I had to ask for it after we were served our dinner. Which took longer than anticipated to arrive. My son's fettuccine Alfredo with chicken came without chicken. But he was too hungry from waiting, he couldn't wait and started eating. My husband's pizza with prosciutto and arugula and Pecorino Romano cheese was okay. My husband would not order it again. My halibut was cooked perfectly, but I did not enjoy the taste or texture of the brownish sauce that was served with it. There were two other painted sauces on my plate. A red one and a yellow one. Both did not do anything for the halibut and both we crusted onto my plate as if it had been sitting under a heating lamp for awhile and it baked onto the plate. At the end of our meal when I asked our waitress for our check, I also mentioned that my son's dish was missing chicken. She replied by telling me that I should've told her in the beginning of the meal. Yes, when my son was so hungry he couldn't wait any longer to eat. After she returned with our payment, she again said sorry about the chicken, but I should've said something in the beginning, she could've gotten the chicken for us. I'm sorry, we are here to pay for a service. It is not my responsibility to make sure what you serve us is exactly what you promised on the menu. Excuse yourself for making your patron feel like it was her fault there was no chicken on the dish. Overall, the food was mediocre at best and the service was below standard for this type of institution. The only upside is that they validate parking/valet and the valet service is quick, efficient, and friendly. I was disappointed because I was really looking forward to the Quattro experience based on the reviews I've read. Very misleading reviews. I would not recommend this eatery or be a return customer.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/22/10

Fanciest Waffles in HTown

by AnaTHouston , Citysearch Contributor

Waffling means to go back and forth...yeah, to the waffle station at Quattro. If you have a fat wallet and you are devout fan of National Waffle Day, you can't go wrong with the Four Seasons' brunch.

Simple, warm maple syrup over a fresh, toasty mini waffle, makes one forget about filling up with overly-decorated waffles, bland pancakes, or heavy bagels from the regular breakfast greasy-spoons. Create each mini waffle with different fruit and fresh whipped cream for dessert, and order your coffee black to contrast the tastes. Kids can also order Belgian waffles with warm maple syrup from the children's menu.

The Four Seasons is known for their best brunch in any city, but I would only go here if I were splurging for Thanksgiving or Christmas to experience their lavish decorations and taste a variation of gourmet versions of traditional dishes. Brunch during the holidays is close to $80 per person and close to $30 for kids. Hopefully, you have a small family with a big appetite.

  • Pros: Fresh
  • Cons: Expensive brunch
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/22/09

Thanks for a HORRIBLE 4th Anniversary

by elemenoh

On a scale of 1-10, Quattro rates a 3

***I would not recommend this restaurant***

Michael our waiter/server was, in a single word… RUDE. When I’m being more polite than the waiter/server, there’s a problem. I’m not, by nature, a rude or impolite person, but it was everything I could do to stop myself from being rude right back at him. When Quattro hired this guy, they really did their restaurant a disservice. Whether having a bad day or not, it’s the waiters/servers job to represent the establishment and put on the face of someone that really cares about your dining experience. Michael was rude, impolite, uncaring, unresponsive and in general, an a$$. Michael acted like it was a chore for him to be waiting on us. He didn’t come by and offer refills on my tea or water, nor offer more wine when my wife was nearing the bottom of her glass. The food was delivered to the table by someone else, and it’s customary for a waiter/server to swing by the table immediately following delivery of the food and ask “Is everything okay”. Our table wasn’t visited even once during the entire meal. We SAW him several times through the course of the meal, but it was fleeting and he didn’t so much as glance in our direction. Michael acted like it was a chore for him to be waiting on us. He didn’t come by and offer refills on my tea or water, nor offer more wine when my wife was nearing the bottom of her glass. He really would be better suited working at a Sonic or a McDonalds or a Whataburger or someplace like that, and I think I may be doing Sonic, McDonalds & Whataburger a disservice by saying that. Even THEY have better service than what we received during the course of our meal.

Thanks to The Four Seasons Hotel, Houston, Quattro and all their staff for making our 4th Anniversary one that we’ll not soon forget. We will not be returning to your establishment, and we’ll be sure and tell everyone we know about this experience.

  • Pros: Coffee, Wine, Dessert
  • Cons: Food, Service, Managers

The Details on Quattro - Four Seasons Hotel - Houston

Place Categories:

  • outstanding food
  • great new restaurant
  • great place
  • friendly staff
  • wonderful atmosphere
  • worst lunchtime service
  • wonderful experience
  • fabulous everything
  • great combinations
  • romantic quiet dinner
  • soggy bitter chocolate tart
  • great drinks
  • great pasta
  • great place downtown
  • fabulous chef
  • incredible dessert buffet
  • great romantic spot
  • always perfect steak
  • warm maple syrup
  • excellent quality
  • very good crab bisque
  • best kept secret
  • expensive disappointment
  • outstanding service
  • great seafood

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