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Fine dining Italian spot inside the Galleria area's upscale Hotel Granduca.
(832) 539-4513
1080 Uptown Park Blvd
Houston,
TX
77056
29.757
-95.4579
Neighborhoods: Great Uptown, Westside
Ristorante Cavour
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Ristorante Cavour
The Owner
Ristorante Cavour
Owner
Enjoy Ristorante Cavour, Hotel Granduca's first signature restaurant, under the direction of Executive Chef David Denis who is also the chef and owner of the highly-acclaimed French restaurant Le Mistral in Houston. Ristorante Cavour offers unique Northern Italian cuisine with a French accent. In keeping with the old-world Tuscan feel, the space is small and intimate with warm colors, flickering candlelight and antique paintings gracing the walls. "Ristorante Cavour offers the best of Northern Italian cuisine with a heavy Provencal influence," says Denis. "The intimate setting features a…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – In keeping with the European glamour of the Granduca, the hotel's first signature restaurant promises guests a rarefied dining experience courtesy of Executive Chef David Denis (owner and chef of Houston's Le Mistral). Expect an ever-changing menu of richly flavored Northern Italian cuisine with a Provencal twist to complement the Tuscan-themed décor and romantic candlelit space. Menu standards include a traditional osso buco, creamy risotto dishes, seafood and fresh-made pasta.
09/19/09
Wonderful staff & food on a busy night
by wildangel042 at Citysearch
I made reservations here for me and my boyfriend for Valentines Day (which is also his birthday). When making the reservation I asked if it was possible to have a special menu typed up to say "Happy Birthday" instead of "Happy Valentines Day," The staff at Ristorante Cavour was more than happy to accomodate my request!! I had phoned several "upscale" restaurants in Houston and asked about typing a special headline and they all told me "No" because V-Day is just too busy a day for them to worry with a detail such as that. Only Ristorante Cavour was willing to go the extra mile to satisfy a customer request on such a busy holiday.
Parking at the restaurant was easy, the food was FANTASTIC, and the STAFF WAS INCREDIBLE! We will definately be back and I would recommend that you try Ristorante Cavour.
- Cons: everything is great!!
11/15/08
Parking....not.
by crb5428 at Citysearch
At 7:30 reservation, unmaned cars with motors motors running at the front door.
Had to wait for a bellhop to arrive then and same when trying to leave. IE: No valet parking.
Food:
One bottle of good wine
The bill for two...$300+
Some items great, others not so great.
04/03/08
Exceptional Everything
by rachelwg at Citysearch
I was invited to Cavour for a lunch meeting last week and was pleasantly surprised! I had the mixed green salad, gnocchi and tiramisu. The salad was the perfect size and the dressing was nice & subtle. The gnocchi was, honestly, the best I've ever had. I am not a big fan of potatoes, but I tried it anyway. It was nice and small, unlike most others, and the tomato sauce was just right. The tiramisu was delectable & so was the truffle it came with. Even the cappuccino was perfectly brewed. The service was exceptional, the prices were fair and it was quiet enough to have a good conversation. They also had several options for a vegetarian, like myself, so I actually got a choice in what I ate, which is a rarity-especially at finer establishments. The atmosphere was perfect for a quiet afternoon, I sat next to the window with a view of bustling Uptown Park, but couldn't hear a single car. Even better, the parking is free and available, unlike other area restaurants. I dine in the Galleria area often (2/week) & usually think the restaurants, though though they are some of the best in Houston, have something to be desired. I have no complaints about Cavour and am anxious to go back! I will certainly try Chef Denis' other restaurant now too!
- Pros: Everything: food, service, ambience, parking, availability
- Cons: none
The Details on Ristorante Cavour
The Extras:
Plan a romantic weekend getaway with a room at the Hotel Granduca.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
David Denis
Message from Ristorante Cavour
- Executive Chef David Denis
- Lunch & Dinner Menu
- Notable Wine List
Enjoy Ristorante Cavour, Hotel Granduca's first signature restaurant, under the direction of Executive Chef David Denis who is also the chef and owner of the highly-acclaimed French restaurant Le Mistral in Houston. Ristorante Cavour offers unique Northern Italian cuisine with a French accent. In keeping with the old-world Tuscan feel, the space is small and intimate with warm colors, flickering candlelight and antique paintings gracing the walls. "Ristorante Cavour offers the best of Northern Italian cuisine with a heavy Provencal influence," says Denis. "The intimate setting features a specially created menu which changes often, exciting the palate of the sophisticated guest with each visit to Cavour."
