Crapitto's Cucina Italiana

(713) 961-1161

2400 Mid Ln
Houston, TX 77027 29.7431 -95.4502

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Neighborhoods: Afton Oaks/ River Oaks, Central

crapittos.com

Hours:

Mon-Thu 11am-10pm

Fri 11am-11pm

Sat 5pm-11pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 5.16.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Business Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Italian

What People Are Saying About Crapitto's Cucina Italiana

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The Scene – Tastefully decorated without being overwrought, this remodeled 75-year-old farmhouse is elegant and accommodating. Few establishments can rival this family-run eatery as an overall dining experience. Service is casual but crisp, the relatively economical menu concise and the furnishings as well turned out as anything you'll find in the toniest of places. Given its location in the shadow of the ostentatious Galleria, Crapitto's unassuming grace is refreshing and remarkable. – – The Food – How can you not order something called Grandma's Lasagna? Turns out,…

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Ask to reserve the wine room for a group, from eight to 14.
Where to Sit:
When weather permits, make a bee-line for the lovely, tree-shaded deck.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Great location and food always excellent!
  2. The setting is pleasant, the ambience quiet, the service attentive, the prices lower than expected.
  3. My husband loves the traditional italian fare here and I love the atmosphere!
  4. Bring your best friends or family anytime and in the evening it is a very romantic place to take a date or significant other!
  5. Lovely atmosphere, friendly service and consistently delicious food.
  6. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is excellent and of course the food is TO DIE FOR!
  7. The atmosphere is very nice and easy-going.
  8. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and very romantic.
  9. I've eaten there several times and each time it's good food, good atmosphere, good service.
  10. The food, service, ambiance and valet service were wonderful and we enjoyed a wonderful birthday celebration!
  11. Along with great service and the most private and romantic atmosphere at any restaurant we have eaten at.
  12. One of the most quaint restuarants in the area, awesome food, awesome atmosphere, and the most attentive staff without being annoying.
  13. The food is awesome, atmosphere is untouchable, and the service is excellent.
  14. Excellent cuisine, great service, good location.
  15. decided to try out Crappito's for my girlfriends birthday in hopes of a romantic evening.
  16. Filled with great fun, great food, and an overall great eating experience.
  17. the salads are wonderful, romantic place.
  18. For authentic italian cuisine in a romantic setting, Crappittos is our place!
  19. This place can be as romantic as you want it to be.
  20. The food and atmosphere are the best in town.
  21. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, the decor has an English 'study' feel but the best thing to study are the people in the bar.
  22. They were impressed with the romantic atmosphere, the attention to service and the all so delicious food!
  23. great atmosphere, service, and food
  24. It has great atmosphere and service, not to mention, excellent food.
  25. The atmosphere was romantic, which was great.
  26. The atmosphere is very charming and warm.
  27. Crapitto's has a nice ambiance.
  28. nice, the patio seating is great; at night, it can be romantic.
  29. love the food and quiet atmosphere inside, but they have a lovely patio.
  30. Great atmosphere.
  31. Nice atmosphere
  32. The service was nice, as well as the ambiance.
  33. Food was excellent, service was good, ambience was fabulous.
  34. think it would make a terrific romantic scene if you come for dinner.
  35. especially appreciated the "grown-up" atmosphere, the reasonably-priced wine list, and the wonderful tortellini soup.
  36. It has a very comfortable family-type feeling whenever you walk in the door.
  37. Great Itilian Food with good ambience and outdoor dinning.
  38. But if you decide to go, repeat the romantic lure that it was once a farmhouse on the outskirts of Houston.
  39. This place has it all: outdoor dining, romantic setting, great party room upstairs, fantastic food!
  40. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was charming.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. We ordered a couple of appetizer sampler- great calamari and crab cakes.
  2. From the appetizers to the main meal, dessert and even the coffee were all excellent.
  3. Everything ordered - from salads to pastas to desserts was divine!
  4. Everything from the appetizer and wine list to the desserts is great.
  5. It was my girlfriends birthday and we got a free dessert as well as some happy birthdays.
  6. cheesecake was YUMMY!
drinks
97.91999816894531% positive
  1. From the appetizers to the main meal, dessert and even the coffee were all excellent.
  2. Food was good, above average, no wine.
  3. the wine was fantastic, our waiter was very attentive but not bothersome, and the food was excellent!
  4. The wine was also very good and not outrageously expensive.
  5. picked the "Pasta Diablo" for my entree and was rewarded with the freshest version of this spicy pasta dish that I have ever tasted, along with a nice Hess wine that the waiter suggested.
  6. The bar is isolated from the main dining area in a charming little room.
  7. Food, above par, over-sized portions and good wine list.
  8. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, the decor has an English 'study' feel but the best thing to study are the people in the bar.
  9. Service is spectacular ever visit and they have a great little bar in the front.
  10. The have open dining, as well as private rooms, and a great bar that is popular any time of day.
  11. We had a bottle of wine, two wonderful entrees properly cooked and attractively presented.
  12. If you just want to sit in the bar and enjoy lunch, the crowd is ecelectic and the bartender gives you just the right amount of attention.
  13. Tab for 2 came to $40 for the lunch special plus a nice salad with chargrilled chicken, iced tea and 2 coffees.
  14. So, bad service, scary food, but nice patio, good for a glass of wine, but that's it
  15. Everything from the appetizer and wine list to the desserts is great.
  16. especially appreciated the "grown-up" atmosphere, the reasonably-priced wine list, and the wonderful tortellini soup.
food quality
91.3700008392334% positive
  1. love the food and quiet atmosphere inside, but they have a lovely patio.
  2. The food is very good, and the menu has a variety of choices.
  3. One of the most quaint restuarants in the area, awesome food, awesome atmosphere, and the most attentive staff without being annoying.
  4. The food was quite good, except, my wife had the veal picatta and the veal was tough.
  5. The pasta with shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat was wonderful, as were the snapper and the salad with grilled chicken.
  6. Always delicious - exceptional service - Romantic Dining
  7. The best alfredo sauce I've had anywhere.
  8. The food selection was great and the service was excellent.
  9. amazing cuisine!
  10. Crapitto's has the best service and food in town for a real restaurant with get real food.
  11. Filled with great fun, great food, and an overall great eating experience.
  12. The people and food at Crapitto's are the best in town.
  13. So, bad service, scary food, but nice patio, good for a glass of wine, but that's it
  14. This is the place to go for the best Italian food in town.
  15. Why bother, it was bad Italian food, and for anyone that knows Italian food, they would be lying to say Crapitto"s has good Italian food, LYING!
  16. I've eaten there several times and each time it's good food, good atmosphere, good service.
  17. The service is as great as the food.
  18. The fish dishes are always wonderful and fresh.
  19. The food and atmosphere are the best in town.
  20. The food was just delicious- I had the chicken with artichokes, my husband had the pork chop, my father had the capellini del mar (?)
  21. The food is excellent and the service is top notch.
  22. The Salad was great, the tomatoes were ripe and the mozzarella fresh.
  23. Excellent service, great food
  24. Highly recommend the Papardelle Tony pasta dish-- yum!
  25. Lovely atmosphere, friendly service and consistently delicious food.
  26. It has great atmosphere and service, not to mention, excellent food.
  27. Even an order of spaghetti with meatballs becomes exciting because the pasta is fresh, the spicy sauce is delicous and the meatballs are heavenly.
  28. good food
  29. enjoy the Cappellini di Mare, but my favorite dish is the Crawfish Linguini with spicy alfredo sauce.
  30. do not get to Houston as often as I used to, however I have to say that this place is still "the tops" - Excellent staff and service, great food, I have had 2-3 group dinners for both business and personal, owner visible.
  31. Tab for 2 came to $40 for the lunch special plus a nice salad with chargrilled chicken, iced tea and 2 coffees.
  32. From the appetizers to the main meal, dessert and even the coffee were all excellent.
  33. Mediocre food at best
  34. This place has it all: outdoor dining, romantic setting, great party room upstairs, fantastic food!
  35. Service was great, but the food was only so so.
  36. Wonderful food for the price.
  37. For authentic italian cuisine in a romantic setting, Crappittos is our place!
  38. The food is great!
  39. great atmosphere, service, and food
  40. overall, a truely great value for Italian food in Houston and a mystery to me why it is not more crowded.
  41. Great room, food and service.
  42. One of the best thing about Crapitto's is the consistent excellent service--you can be sure that no matter when you go, you will always get DELICIOUS italian food, EXCELLENT and courteous service, and an overall wonderful dining experience.
  43. The food was great.
  44. The food is awesome, atmosphere is untouchable, and the service is excellent.
  45. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is excellent and of course the food is TO DIE FOR!
  46. My husband and I have dined here a few times and would go more often if we lived closer, but we continue to recommend Crapitto's to anyone searching for good Italian food and an amazing dining experience.
  47. especially appreciated the "grown-up" atmosphere, the reasonably-priced wine list, and the wonderful tortellini soup.
  48. The food was excellent, but I had to wave down a waiter to provide a set of silverware for us.
  49. The food was excellent, and our server was informed and friendly.
  50. my favorite Italian dish in Houston (though it?
  51. the wine was fantastic, our waiter was very attentive but not bothersome, and the food was excellent!
  52. Since opening a few years back, Crapitto's has become a favorite place for celebrating special occasions or just enjoying a great meal.
  53. incredible food w/fresh ingredients
  54. had the salmon and spinach - so so good.
  55. Waiters and bus boys bumped my seat, the service was slow, and the food was mediocre.
  56. Slow services, cold food, and $$$$.
  57. Great restaurant, good service, great food, friendly staff, nice environment, everything you want in a restaurant.
  58. The salads are good, as is the bread.
  59. Everything was perfect, excellent food.
  60. they do not know good Italian food.
  61. The food was not bad, but also not good.
  62. Everyone in our party seemed to enjoy his/her food.
  63. particular favorite is the Pollo Pamela (grilled chicken with goat cheese and roma tomatoes - YUM!)
  64. Also some of the best authentic spumoni you have ever had to round things out.
  65. The ravioli were good, especially the sugo rosso sauce they use.
  66. Great location and food always excellent!
  67. The food was wonderful and everyone went away impressed and pleased with the party.
  68. Everything tasted so fresh.
  69. The food is delectable.
  70. Outstanding food & Service!
  71. picked the "Pasta Diablo" for my entree and was rewarded with the freshest version of this spicy pasta dish that I have ever tasted, along with a nice Hess wine that the waiter suggested.
  72. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and very romantic.
  73. The food is overpriced, bland, unoriginal and uninspired.
  74. Great food and great people.
  75. They were impressed with the romantic atmosphere, the attention to service and the all so delicious food!
  76. But definitely also look at the more unique dishes as they, too, deliver quite a punch.
  77. We ordered a couple of appetizer sampler- great calamari and crab cakes.
  78. The food was terrific, and our server was personable, professional, and knowledgeable.
  79. My only two complaints are the lack of tasty dishes for vegetarians (my companion's meal was tasteless) and the too attentive waitstaff.
  80. The olive spread was so delicious.
  81. The food, service, ambiance and valet service were wonderful and we enjoyed a wonderful birthday celebration!
  82. have eaten Italian food in dozens of restaurants around the country and the food prepared here is mediocre at best.
  83. Excellent cuisine, great service, good location.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. There are usually some pretty great specials that are not on the menu- ask your server.
  2. The food is very good, and the menu has a variety of choices.
  3. The food selection was great and the service was excellent.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Bring your best friends or family anytime and in the evening it is a very romantic place to take a date or significant other!
  2. great place to take a date.
  3. Great restaurant, good service, great food, friendly staff, nice environment, everything you want in a restaurant.
  4. Along with great service and the most private and romantic atmosphere at any restaurant we have eaten at.
  5. Crapitto's has the best service and food in town for a real restaurant with get real food.
  6. never miss an opportunity, when in Houston, to eat at this great restaurant.
  7. My girlfriend and I will continue to recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great place to dine.
service
92.58999824523926% positive
  1. Can valet or park on the street, we went to the patio which was deserted on this lovely autumn afternoon and were enjoying great service immediately.
  2. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was charming.
  3. Guy that takes reservations is very rude
  4. We came for dinner with another couple, sat outside, the place was empty (outside) the service was uber slow, we never got an ashtray (we had the boss out for dinner he wanted to smoke a cigar, alas, we got an ashtray about an hour later) We could not und
  5. One of the most quaint restuarants in the area, awesome food, awesome atmosphere, and the most attentive staff without being annoying.
  6. do not get to Houston as often as I used to, however I have to say that this place is still "the tops" - Excellent staff and service, great food, I have had 2-3 group dinners for both business and personal, owner visible.
  7. Excellent service, great food
  8. picked the "Pasta Diablo" for my entree and was rewarded with the freshest version of this spicy pasta dish that I have ever tasted, along with a nice Hess wine that the waiter suggested.
  9. The valet service is great.
  10. Excellent cuisine, great service, good location.
  11. I've eaten there several times and each time it's good food, good atmosphere, good service.
  12. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, the decor has an English 'study' feel but the best thing to study are the people in the bar.
  13. The service is as great as the food.
  14. The service was nice, as well as the ambiance.
  15. The waiter was not friendly at all!
  16. They were impressed with the romantic atmosphere, the attention to service and the all so delicious food!
  17. mediocre to good service.
  18. Overall, it's apparent to me that the owner and mananger have never forgotten that the customer is the best source of advertising and they are willing to go the extra mile in their customer service to prove it.
  19. the waiter was extremely friendly and interested in finding out what our tastes were.
  20. You can't beat the service of Vanessa, Rosalli, Kim, Marco, and of course the world famous Kahn.
  21. The food is excellent and the service is top notch.
  22. Waiters and bus boys bumped my seat, the service was slow, and the food was mediocre.
  23. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is excellent and of course the food is TO DIE FOR!
  24. The food was excellent, but I had to wave down a waiter to provide a set of silverware for us.
  25. There are usually some pretty great specials that are not on the menu- ask your server.
  26. The owner personally came and chatted with us and we consistently have had great service at Crappittos.
  27. One of the best thing about Crapitto's is the consistent excellent service--you can be sure that no matter when you go, you will always get DELICIOUS italian food, EXCELLENT and courteous service, and an overall wonderful dining experience.
  28. little overpriced for the service you get, but overall a very good experience.
  29. The service was excellent.
  30. the service was good, they were very attentive to you.
  31. great atmosphere, service, and food
  32. Along with great service and the most private and romantic atmosphere at any restaurant we have eaten at.
  33. Lovely atmosphere, friendly service and consistently delicious food.
  34. The food is awesome, atmosphere is untouchable, and the service is excellent.
  35. The service was impeccable!
  36. The staff is attentive and professional, and friendly.
  37. My only two complaints are the lack of tasty dishes for vegetarians (my companion's meal was tasteless) and the too attentive waitstaff.
  38. From our humorous waiter to the perfect rendition of Frank Sinatra's "YOUNG AT HEART" from one of the staff, the dinner was just amazing!
  39. Wait staff is very attentive.
  40. The people and food at Crapitto's are the best in town.
  41. The valet service is excellent.
  42. Crapitto's is a classy, elegant place to eat with a friendly, homey feel to it.
  43. If you just want to sit in the bar and enjoy lunch, the crowd is ecelectic and the bartender gives you just the right amount of attention.
  44. Great food and great people.
  45. Food was excellent, service was good, ambience was fabulous.
  46. So, bad service, scary food, but nice patio, good for a glass of wine, but that's it
  47. Always delicious - exceptional service - Romantic Dining
  48. The food was excellent, and our server was informed and friendly.
  49. They still let us have the big room upstair and set the table for 16 people.
  50. the wine was fantastic, our waiter was very attentive but not bothersome, and the food was excellent!
  51. The food, service, ambiance and valet service were wonderful and we enjoyed a wonderful birthday celebration!
  52. Despite the large number of people in our group, service was excellent.
  53. It has great atmosphere and service, not to mention, excellent food.
  54. The service is good.
  55. Great room, food and service.
  56. The service has been impeccable each time I have been there (by now about 10 times) and the owner or host always makes a point to visit with the diners, checking to make sure that everything is in order.
  57. Crapitto's has the best service and food in town for a real restaurant with get real food.
  58. The staff is very friendly and accomodating.
  59. The food selection was great and the service was excellent.
  60. Great restaurant, good service, great food, friendly staff, nice environment, everything you want in a restaurant.
  61. The food was terrific, and our server was personable, professional, and knowledgeable.
  62. The setting is pleasant, the ambience quiet, the service attentive, the prices lower than expected.
  63. The wait staff were all very attentive.
value
87.5% positive
  1. The prices were quite reasonable and i would definetly recommend this restaurant.
  2. Food, above par, over-sized portions and good wine list.
  3. little overpriced for the service you get, but overall a very good experience.
  4. overall, a truely great value for Italian food in Houston and a mystery to me why it is not more crowded.
  5. The food is overpriced, bland, unoriginal and uninspired.
  6. Wonderful food for the price.
  7. The setting is pleasant, the ambience quiet, the service attentive, the prices lower than expected.
  8. The wine was also very good and not outrageously expensive.
wait time
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. Waiters and bus boys bumped my seat, the service was slow, and the food was mediocre.
  2. Crapittos was the best experience I've had in a very long time.
  3. We came for dinner with another couple, sat outside, the place was empty (outside) the service was uber slow, we never got an ashtray (we had the boss out for dinner he wanted to smoke a cigar, alas, we got an ashtray about an hour later) We could not und
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/06/11

Wonderful Waiter at Crapitto's

by slpryzant

It was my 10th Wedding Anniversary last week and we wanted to try someplace we had never gone to. My husband's favorite food is Italian. The ambiance was wonderful as it was a welcome change from the larger chains we frequent. Our waiter Armando was superb. He made the evening so successful by his charm, friendliness and helpfulness in suggesting different items. We had a wonderful leisurely meal. The lobster bisque was fabulous!!! My pasta dish was excellent (Armando picked it out). The veal parmesean wasn't quite as good as my husband has experienced at other places but our service by Armando made up for it. Thanks Armando for a delightful evening! Can't wait to go back and sit outside!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/06/11

Love It

by UTAlumGal97

Great place, great food.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/05/11

Excellent Food, Great Service

by rizingstar14

Made our night really special, excellent food! awesome service!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

09/22/10

At the bottom of the hill!

by Foodie Av8tor

I am disappointed to say it was my first visit to Crapitto's and perhaps my last. We sat in the bar before dinner (approx 6pm, the only two there) and was very disturbed by the large gathering of wait staff in this area to socialize (some of the conversation seemed to be restaurant business...shouldn't that take place out of the public area?)? We could not figure what was going on but when you are outnumbered 4:1 and the noise of them talking in such a large group and back/forth to the bartenders it made us, the customers, feel as though we were intruding on them!? OK, so on to dinner. We ordered the mozzarella wedges to start and split a Caesar salad. The cheese came out at room temperature and was not even close to melted!! It was as though they put the pre-processed cheese triangles on the plate and serve them...they were still firm and tasted as though I had just had a sample in the cheese department at my local supermarket. We sent them back and were brought some that were a bit warmer but still not the hot, melted and creamy items we were expecting. They appeared to be previously processed and possibly frozen. While I can't be certain, they just didn't appear or taste like freshly made that one would expect. The waiter was kind enough to split the salad for us and include anchovies on mine as requested...mistake on my part! The anchovies were dry and hard as though they were old. The dressing was bland and tasted more like mayonnaise than Caesar dressing. Newman's Own does a better job. At this point I didn't have much hope for the entrees and they lived up to my expectation. My date ordered Cappellini Di Mare which was OK. The large bites of crab and the shrimp were prepared well (not overcooked as many do) but it seemed nothing more than every other average alfredo sauce and again with little flavor. I ordered the Pollo Pamela and the chicken breast was pounded extremely thin and extremely overcooked. It was dry, stringy, and again like with most everything, no distinctive flavor. I can't say for sure why it had to be hammered so thin...perhaps to give the impression of being a larger portion? I would have been happier with thicker and cooked properly to come out tender and juicy not chicken jerky. I am very disappointed in my experience in this restaurant and would not recommend it. Perhaps some will say my expectations are too high, but what else should one expect from a restaurant of this caliber and reputation? Eat at your own risk.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/02/10

Going downhill

by gbne

This has been a favorate of mine for years, but unfortunately it has been going downhill for a while now. The quality of food has been disappointing the last 3 times I`ve eatin here. The calamari used to be amongs the best in the city and 1 reason for that was the fresh, very large shrimp they put in the dish. The last time we ordered this, the shrimp were probally 23-27 count instead of the usual 9-12 count.The calamari itself was a little on the soggy side (tough to do with fried calamari). Crapitto`s had a good run but it seems it`s over now.

The Details on Crapitto's Cucina Italiana

Place Categories:

  • great good italian food
  • great quiet atmosphere
  • favorite italian place
  • great italian restaurant
  • friendly wait staff
  • mediocre italian food
  • great dining experience
  • favorite italian dish
  • very good hess wine
  • divine everything
  • very attentive waiter
  • recommend highly
  • nice salad
  • romantic setting
  • tasteless meal
  • enjoy wonderful lunch
  • always excellent great location
  • enjoy great scene
  • authentic italian cuisine
  • always wonderful fish dishes
  • great people
  • authentic spumoni
  • great valet service
  • slow service
  • like calamari

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