Arcodoro
This authentic Italian resturant has been called "the only true Sardinian ristorante in the United States," by Food and Wine Magazine.
(832) 539-4408
5000 Westheimer at Post Oak
(at Post Oak Road)
Houston,
TX
77056
29.7409
-95.4613
Neighborhoods: Westside, Great Uptown
Hours:
Sun-Wed 11am-1am
Thu-Sat 11am-2am
Price:
$$
Last updated 6.13.09
What People Are Saying About Arcodoro
The Owner
Arcodoro
Owner
This beautifully turned out Galleria area restaurant reflects owner Efisio Farris' Sardinian heritage, as well as the glamour and sophistication of the Costa Smeralda.
The menu shines with inventive dishes ranging from homemade pasta, pizza made in the wood-burning oven, baked whole fish, award winning steaks and hearty Sardinian fare. Arcodoro features simple, rustic, cuisine rich in flavor and texture.
Notably, USA Today named Arcodoro one of the hottest restaurants to watch in their Special Millennium Edition.
Check out Chef-owner Efisio Farris' line of Sardinian products at www.GourmetSardinia.com
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
With soaring ceilings and expansive rooms flooded in natural light and bathed in warm terra-cotta tones, Arcodoro offers both white-cloth service and a more casual patio. The chattering of Italian-speaking visitors, along with the aroma of pizzas cooking in wood-burning ovens, transport you to that tiny island off the coast of Italy. However, when you spot the frozen grapparita and Bellini machines in the happy hour-packed bar, you'll remember you're in Galleria territory.
The Food
Antipasto selections are fresh and easy, like insalata di anguria (watermelon salad). If you need convincing that the pasta is fresh, look in the open kitchen and watch chefs roll and cut dough. The menu touts marinated rib-eye steak and mashed potatoes as a prime entree, but don't miss house-made pasta with seafood, truffle specials and carpaccio. Perfect the picture with a bottle from the 100-percent Italian wine list.
User Reviews
miriamasole
April 25, 2009
we have been going to Arcodoro for years....we have always enjoyed the food and had great servers about 95% of the time. we have always thought the restaurant was kid friendly for brunch as well. we have a child with food allergies and we specifically asked her brunch to be cooked a certain way...the food had one of her allergens in it and when we asked about it, we heard the manager tell our server...just tell them we cooked it the way they asked. he was snarky and rude and we could hear him too! he never came by the table nor spoke to us, instead our server apologized to us and was incredibly nice. we were enjoying our company immensely and probably overstayed our welcome at the table, so instead we got glares from the floor manager. depsite the good food, we won't be returning...ever.
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lucyrincon
April 25, 2009
I went to Arcodoro looking for a nice italian restaurant to a Saturday dinner.The valet service was reasonable for the region. When I ordered the food, I figured out an expensive place that serves frozen foods. I ordered a lasagna and my wife a gnochi. Our order took more than 20 minutes to arrive. The lasagna and the gnochi were heavy and the taste was similar to frozen foods found in the supermarket. it was uneatable.I don't recommend at all.
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terryitaly
April 25, 2009
The food was mediocre, the service was sloppy and the prices were excessive for what we got. Maybe that is the reason why they are slow now?
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The Extras:
Chef-owner Efisio Farris conducts cooking classes in the art of Sardinian cuisine. Call the restaurant for a schedule.
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Recommended Dish:
Scaloppina al Vermentino di Gallura
Message from Arcodoro
- Buy our New Cookbook!
- Private Rooms Available
- Try Chef Ferrara's specials!
This beautifully turned out Galleria area restaurant reflects owner Efisio Farris' Sardinian heritage, as well as the glamour and sophistication of the Costa Smeralda.
The menu shines with inventive dishes ranging from homemade pasta, pizza made in the wood-burning oven, baked whole fish, award winning steaks and hearty Sardinian fare. Arcodoro features simple, rustic, cuisine rich in flavor and texture.
Notably, USA Today named Arcodoro one of the hottest restaurants to watch in their Special Millennium Edition.
Check out Chef-owner Efisio Farris' line of Sardinian products at www.GourmetSardinia.com
