Birraporetti's
(713) 224-9494
500 Louisiana St
Houston,
TX
77002
29.7622
-95.3649
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central
What People Are Saying About Birraporetti's
The Owner
Birraporetti's
Owner
Birraporetti's opened in 1974 in Houston with the slogan, A Great Italian Restaurant,A Heck of an Irish Bar! For 35 years Birraporretti's has been the place to gather whether out on a date, celebration with friends and family or simply relaxing after the theatre.
Join us for Sunday brunch from 10:30am-3:00pm and sample many of our Italian dishes and delicious desserts. Made to order omelets, homemade waffles, eggs benedict, fresh fruit and the list goes on. Planning a special event or party? Let us take care of it for you. We offer private rooms, business meeting space, rehearsal dinners & more. Kitchen's open 'til Midnight 7 Nights a week and we have a TERRIFIC delivery department or call ahead for pick-up. Visit our website to purchase gift certificates online. We are conveniently located downtown on the corner of Louisiana at Prarie. We look forward to seeing you!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Best known as a great pizza place and "a heck of an Irish bar" since the '70s, the operation has shifted gears in the past decade or so, moving upscale with a sleek redesign, a menu upgrade and an attitude adjustment. The downtown site, smack dab in the middle of the Theater District, provides a reliable before-the-curtain dining spot, while the River Oaks location caters to the nearby art-house cinema.
The Food
A piquant chicken picatta and a fettuccine guismondo, enlivened with tarragon and spinach, are standouts on this expansive menu. Green-onion-laced crab cakes, crisp and light, satisfy either as an appetizer or, paired with a lemony green pasta, an entree. Stone-oven pizzas come in many variations, from an arresting Hawaiian, with pineapple and Canadian bacon, to a Cajun version, with andouille sausage providing an unexpected kick.
User Reviews
znewman
February 08, 2009
Can say nothing nice about our Friday pre theatre venture to this so called restaurant. Service was very slow, manager very rude. Food was gross. McDonald's has better looking lettuce in their salads. Filet mignon was tough and overcooked. Crab cakes were dry. Drinks were marginal. Restaurant was loud. Will never go back again.
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luckyblond
October 29, 2008
I love going out for brunch and have had some fabulous experiences in Houston, BUT this place made me wish I slept in. After I was seated, I starred at the bar where four or five waiters were standing. No one took my drink order! Finally, after some hand waving, I got someone to come over. I tried the frozen Bellini and quickly sent it back. It was weak and tasted artificial like a "fruit" slushee from a convenient store. The mimosas were not much better. Very little champagne and not fresh juice. Was the buffet better? No. The food was cold and looked and tasted like the Italian lunches served in my high school cafeteria. There is very little selection for breakfast or Italian dishes. Also, the omelet chefs never seemed to be around. The set it poor and confusing so no more than a couple of tables can serve themselves at one time. I also felt awkward as my plate was not cleared for a good 15 minutes after I place it to the side of the table. The worse thing is that I paid about $40 for this brunch!
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When to Go:
Brunch is served on Sunday at 10:30am.
The Extras:
Birraporetti's also offers catering services.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Theater District Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Message from Birraporetti's
- Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners
- Sunday Jazz Brunch
- Online Gift Certificates
Birraporetti's opened in 1974 in Houston with the slogan, A Great Italian Restaurant,A Heck of an Irish Bar! For 35 years Birraporretti's has been the place to gather whether out on a date, celebration with friends and family or simply relaxing after the theatre.
Join us for Sunday brunch from 10:30am-3:00pm and sample many of our Italian dishes and delicious desserts. Made to order omelets, homemade waffles, eggs benedict, fresh fruit and the list goes on. Planning a special event or party? Let us take care of it for you. We offer private rooms, business meeting space, rehearsal dinners & more. Kitchen's open 'til Midnight 7 Nights a week and we have a TERRIFIC delivery department or call ahead for pick-up. Visit our website to purchase gift certificates online. We are conveniently located downtown on the corner of Louisiana at Prarie. We look forward to seeing you!
