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Expect elegant European styling and redefined Italian favorites at this Uptown Park eatery.
(832) 539-4305
1180-1 Uptown Park Blvd
Houston,
TX
77056
29.754682
-95.45777
Neighborhoods: Westside, Great Uptown
Arturo's Uptown Italiano
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Arturo's Uptown Italiano
The Owner
Arturo's Uptown Italiano
Owner
Arturo's Uptown Italiano will charm you with its Tuscan gold hues interspersed with limestone walls, a whimsical mural, red booths, soaring ceilings, soft lighting and romantic music. And thusly charmed, the food will sweep you off your feet. One of the area's premeire italian restaurants, Arturo's offers the perfect environment for your next business lunch or romantic dinner. Chef Arturo's raviolis are instant classics and many Italian connoisseurs have pronounced both the baked eggplant parmigiana and Italian sausage as the best they've ever had. The extensive wine list and desert menu…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Noted Houston chef Arturo Boada (Beso) brings his New Italian cuisine to one of the Galleria area's more upscale shopping areas. With gleaming wood floors, plush leather banquettes and earth-toned walls, it's well suited to business lunches or romantic meals. The menu focuses on Italian fare with a fresh twist. Sample artfully presented appetizers like artichokes with spicy dipping sauce and handmade ravioli; entree-sized salads; pastas with shrimp and seafood; grilled steaks and veal with crabmeat.
11/19/09
Italian Par Execellent
by SirAlan at Citysearch
The 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 as was the bar, and the room had a hum, but somehow the noise wasn't overwhelming and we were able to converse comfortably. I wish other places would learn this secret. Arturo's is lovely and with a beautiful stone columned patio. We felt very comfortable there. We just moved back from New York and Arturo's is the standard we will judge all other restaurants by. Highly recommended. Oh, and ample parking. We love this place.
- Pros: Food, wine list, noise level
- Cons: Yet to be found
07/12/09
Cool Place in Hot Town
by Pearls at Citysearch
I 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 on the fish for now. We eat out a lot, and I think Arturo's is our favorite. They are totally on every detail. I can't think of anything they aren't good at, except that Sunday Brunch.
- Pros: Great Seafood
- Cons: No Sunday Brunch
06/04/09
As it should be
by eztop at Citysearch
I 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 standards, casual anywhere else. I saw a guy in a tee shirt and shorts with flip-flops on come in and they turned him away. I almost stood up and cheered. If only other fine dining restaruants would demand a little respect for the other guests it would be nice. Oh, well. Food, staff, wine, decor - all A plus.
- Pros: A well run restaurant with great food
- Cons: Not a single one.
The Details on Arturo's Uptown Italiano
What to Drink:
Sample the varied wine menu or a mixed cocktail from the bar. House specialties include after-dinner coffee drinks.
Where to Sit:
Dining solo? Opt for a seat at the bustling bar where you can enjoy dinner and some entertaining people-watching at the same time.
The Extras:
Private parties are available for up to 16 guests.
Category:
Restaurants, Catering, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Arturo Boada (Beso)
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Message from Arturo's Uptown Italiano
- Lunch and Dinner menu
- Beautiful Decor/Ample Parking.
- Perfect for a Business Lunch.
Arturo's Uptown Italiano will charm you with its Tuscan gold hues interspersed with limestone walls, a whimsical mural, red booths, soaring ceilings, soft lighting and romantic music. And thusly charmed, the food will sweep you off your feet. One of the area's premeire italian restaurants, Arturo's offers the perfect environment for your next business lunch or romantic dinner. Chef Arturo's raviolis are instant classics and many Italian connoisseurs have pronounced both the baked eggplant parmigiana and Italian sausage as the best they've ever had. The extensive wine list and desert menu will make the perfect finishing touch to this fine dining experience.
