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Damian's Cucina Italiana
- Italian
- Houston, TX
About this business
Damian's has served authentic Italian cuisine, earning a worldwide reputation as a top restaurant in a city of top restaurants. We've welcomed movie stars, all-stars, legends and locals - proudly reaching that echelon of distinction as the place to go, for those who know.
Location details
3011 Smith St, Houston, TX, 77006, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Food Chick – The Classic Caesar Salad is still made from scratch tableside for 2 or more guests. The value of the meal is comparable to other restaurants, and they serve large portions and will gladly package your extra food for take home. The Valet parking is comlimentary (tips are appreciated). Damian's was established in 1984 by Damian Mandola, and current owners Joseph Butera and Frankie B. Mandola since 1993, continue to provide the same wonderful food and experience. I highly recommend dining at Damian's.
good, but overpriced – the best thing here is the free foccacia bread they serve you for free with your meal. it's by far the best foccacia bread ever! they are also the only restaurant in houston that serves spinach gnoche- which is by far the best as well. however, their prices are too high and they don't even have a lunch menu that offer cheaper prices with smaller portions.
Perched on the edge of downtown, this eatery balances novelty Italian with a palatable sophisticated freshness. – The Scene Recognized as one of the top Italian restaurants in Houston, it was founded by Damian Mandola of Carrabbas fame. The sophisticated atmosphere prompted the Houston Business Journal to name it the best place to host a business lunch. Among its offerings is shuttle service to the downtown theater district. The Food Begin with the perfectly balanced Caesar salad prepared tableside. Antipasti selections like... read more
Very, Very, Good – My wife had been bugging me to take her to Damians, and I finally did so for her birthday. For some reason they had the A/C and/or fans going on a cool fall evening, and the draft greatly reduced the dining experience. However, the overall dining pleasure was immeasurable. Great service, very good food, and a great atmosphere. This is a place where I would definitely return for that special occasion. Although the restaurant was busy, it was not overly loud like most other establishments. The drive downtown... read more
AWESOME!!!!!! – I love Damians. It is by far my favorite Italian restaurant (a close second would be Maggiano's) here in Houston. I would, and have, recommended it to many people. It is ideal for impressing possible business prospects and a wonderful atmosphere for special dates before going to the theatre. I thought the quest for authentic Italian foor in Houston was lost until I found Damian's. Excellent!
Damian rules – Damian's is the progenitor of Carraba's. It would be a genuine trajesty that Damian's would be relegated to second place behind Carraba's just because fewer people have experineced the original!
Way Over-rated – After hearing much about Damian's when we moved to Houston, we decided to try it. We were very disappointed - the food was marginal as was the service. As our favorite food in Italian, it makes us very sad to think that this is billed to be the best Italian Houston has to offer- It must be living on its past reputation.
THE BEST!!! – Now, this is the place to go for some original Sicialian entrees. The salad......the pastas......the fish......the desserts........and the wines and coffees are the closest I've come to that remind me of back home--Brooklyn, N.Y. The other restaurants are facsimiles of the New York style restaurant that Damian's evokes. Definitely go for a special occasion or to impress that special someone. You won't be disappointed.
Wonderful!! – My boyfriend and I went there before going to a musical and the food was DELICIOUS!! I had the half moon stuffed veal and he had the sea bass and we finished off with the tirimisu. Everything was tasty and great! I totally recommend it if you're looking for Italian food in a romantic setting.
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How is Damian's Cucina Italiana rated?
Damian's Cucina Italiana has a 4.5 star rating with 689 reviews.
When is Damian's Cucina Italiana open?
Damian's Cucina Italiana is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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