Ristorante Cavour
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: Westside, Great Uptown
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 specially created menu which changes often, exciting the palate of the sophisticated guest with each visit to Cavour."
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.
User Reviews
crb5428
November 15, 2008
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.
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rachelwg
April 03, 2008
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!
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Texan8686
January 21, 2008
I heard some friends talking about this restaurant and was very surprised because I enjoy dining at all the hot spots in Houston and had not heard about it. A girlfriend and I went for lunch one afternoon and I was completely blown away! I had Tomato Basil Soup and a Grilled Chicken Panini and my friend had their Pasta of the Day, and they were both fabulous! When we sat down our server also recommended their signature Chocolate Fondant which takes about 20 minutes to prepare, and it was absolutely worth the wait! Rich and decadent!! The cozy dining room was the perfect place to have an intimate lunch, but I noticed quite a few business men around that looked as though they had stopped in on their lunch breaks. While there I asked to take a look at the wine list and it looked great - alot of Italian wines, but not surprising given that the hotel was built to look like an Italian palace :0) I can't wait to return and try dinner!
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The Extras:
Plan a romantic weekend getaway with a room at the Hotel Granduca.
Category:
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."
