Damian's Cucina Italiana

07/31/10

Very satisfying experience

by leedonna

My wife and I dined on a Friday night here for the first time and were very pleased. The wait staff, both inside and out were very helpful and polite. We attended a play down town later and were driven there, free, by a coach from the restaurant. It was waiting at the curb after the play. Our waiter assisted us in our selection, but did not push the most expensive items on the menu as some places do. A PERFECT EVENING!

• Pros: Waiter, Juan vert helpful
• Cons: None

03/29/09

great food, but rude waiter ruined experience

by jah444444

I will start out by saying that the food was well worth the price. It was expensive, but tasted phenomenal. However, while the service was attentive, the rude attitude and looks from our waiter made it extremely uncomfortable for my boyfriend and I. I think the waiter was a little upset since our reservation was for 8 and I guess it meant he would have to work late. However, I dont feel that is the patrons fault. I interrupted him twice to ask a question during his 7 minute speech on the specials and he really seemed irritated.I wanted to ask a question but was not allowed. I waited tables before and you need to have more patience than that, especially if people are paying a prety penny for the meal.

In the end, my boyfriend and I had $200 in gift certificates from my work and our bill was $125. Cash back was not an option which is typical of restaurants, so we just gave our waiter the difference on the check since we were really not interested in going back after the service. He was appreciative of the nice tip (one of the only times he was nice, except when we asked for our dessert to go). Then, we got one last nasty look on our way out. All in all, I judge a restaurant by its service as much as its food and this one just didnt hold up.

• Pros: food was exellent
• Cons: rude and attitude from waiter made it uncomfortable

12/08/08

Wow!

by kvhudson

Valet service at the front door so you don't have to worry about parking. Great service right from the start. Excellent food. They helped make for a spectacular date! Definately going back!

04/04/08

Best Italian Restaurant in Houston/Superb Service and Friendliness

by MrsPickens

You must try Damian's for a memorable dining experience that includes delectable hot, homemade Foccacia Bread w/ dipping oils served at the table on arrival to start your meal & a menu variety to include such wonderful appetizers as Fried Calamari (lightly battered and very tender) w/marinara, asparagus with proscuitto and one of the best tableside prepared Ceasar salads as well as a good Tradit. Italian Salad (Insalada Mista).We have had many of their delicious entree's, most notable are their nightly fresh fish dishes (Halibut when in season & flounder prepared in light wine/ butter sauces and assorted toppings varying nightly and all quite tasty). The Beef Filet & Lamb Chops are cooked to perfection and one of my favorites is their Chicken Menichino (Balsamic Glazed Grilled Chicken with sundried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese). For Pasta Lovers, the Eggplant Parmasean is good served with Linguini and Marinara. There are truly too many wonderful dishes to mention all here. They serve a pork Ossa Bucco which is good but we prefer Veal. Lest I say we have never been disappointed. Please save room for their great Desserts...Infusione Cioccolate for the Chocolate Lovers and their Tre Latte (Italian version of Tres Leches) excellent and my personal favorite is their Italian Cream cake.. the best I have ever had anywhere!!! Moist and Delicious. Not too much coconut. The friendliness and professional service of the staff is second to none. Ask for Rueben's table and he will make your Dining experience one you will not forget. We have eaten all over the country, great restaurants in New Orleans, Paris& none can compare with the pleasure we have from Dining @ Damians with Rueben as our Server. Valet parking is quite convenient since the entrance is on a busy Mid-Town St. We have sent many friends here and they now send their family & friends.Well worth the $$ for the great Food/Service and overall Dining experience. You will not be disappointed. Great for private parties also

• Pros: Service, Food, Ambience and complimentary Shuttle to Theatre District
• Cons: None

03/28/08

Classic Italian Done Right

by chiceater55

Word of mouth led me to Damian's, after hearing that it's been serving Houstonians amazing Italian for years. Once I found out it was a Mandola family restaurant, I had no doubt this was the truth. We were promptly seated for our reservation and had a spacious table for our large party. The bread and dipping sauce were a great start - totally scrumptious dipping! We got the mussels with white wine sauce appetizer and it was delicious. Salads and entrees were all so wonderful with great flavoring that was not run-of-the-mill. I particularly loved the spaghetti sauce - so full of flavor! The lasagna was out of this world! The only part of the meal that was a disappointment was dessert...so sad, but nevertheless a great experience overall! Great food, outstanding service, and a nice ambiance. I highly recommend this place for a classic Italian treat.

• Pros: Italian Food, Flavor, Dipping Sauce, Service
• Cons: Dessert, Valet Only