Dinner for Two
This is a great restaurant. Food, wine and service are excellent. My friend had the Dover Sole which is her favorite and I had the Branzino. We both had the burrata “la regginella” salad which is spectacular. We went with wine by the glass since my friend drinks whites and I drink the reds - both of us enjoyed our selection
Unique place with no other branches, very good food. Small menu but carrying all the traditional italian food. Splendid wine list, nice waiters and nice ambiance. Very traditional. There is only wine and beer, no hard liquor. Nice place for a special ocassion with a mature group.
Best in Houston. We have waited about 7 years to return to this unbelievably good restaurant. It was worth the wait. Any of the appetizers and pastas are off the charts. We split a second course as it sounded so tempting: beef short-ribs with burrata risotto. They take these short ribs they've braised, remove the bone, and then demi-glace them...oh god, I can't describe how delicious they are and the just-right portion of that burrata risotto was unlike any risotto I have ever had, including Italy. Finished with the panna cotta; they changed it from last visit as no longer has buttermilk in it. Not bad, but for a panna cotta fiend like me it was not as good.
My Favorite Restaurant. This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Houston! The atmosphere is amazing and the service is impeccable. Fabulous wine selection and even better food. My absolute favorite is the Truffle Tagliolini, I order it every time and reccomend that every diner tries it! Another favorite is the Triglia and the Corn & Lobster Ravioli!
Oh yeah, baby!. This is my favorite restaurant in Houston, and quite possibly, the world. Simply outstanding. It is pricey but oh so worth it. You do not come here for meatballs or lasagna. Weekends can be hectic, and yes, you may have to stand at the world's smallest bar to wait even though you have made reservations. If it is too expensive, try it at lunch which can be very reasonable, less crowded but not one iota of quality compromised. The food is superb, the dining room elegant and the service "distinguished". It is only superlatives when describing Da Marco,
One of the best in Houston!. We had the wild boar gnocchi and chianti-braised short ribs. They were both great. Service was good as well. Will definitely be back!
Love It!!!. This is the best restaurant in Texas. My wife and I drive 150 miles round trip to spend an evening here several times a year.
I'm craving it.... So we went to Da Marco's for my boyfriend's birthday in June. I can't wait to go back! We had the egg ravioli which was absolutely the best thing I'd ever eaten...until I indulged and ordered the $40 pasta bowl. It was a truffle pasta dish. I was a bit skeptical, as I was new to this whole "truffle" business. I actually tried to get them to add a chicken breast or something. The waiter assured me that I would be pleasantly surprised with my dish. So I figured what the heck, there's a McDonald's down the road if I'm hungry after we leave.
They prepared my pasta dish table side, slicing fresh truffles into the bowl. I have never had anything so fresh, flavorful and delightful. I didn't even want to share my entree with my boyfriend, who usually ends up eating his food and 1/2 of mine.
If you're looking for truffles, amazing italian food, a great date spot, impressive wine list, impeccable service and a wonderful dining experience, look no further than Da Marco's.
Romantic. Unexpected flavor combos. Terrific deserts. Cheers, Loren
Once upon a time—the fall of 2008, to be exact—I lived in a castle in Italy. It was only three months, but those three months took my love for food, which had been there since I can remember, and made it blossom. It was my trip that made me think I wanted
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I absolutely adore Da Marco. We have been coming here for more than a decade and usually come at least a couple of times a year for special occasions. My husband's birthday is smack dab in the middle of white truffle season so that is a no brainer but it is also a wonderful place to come for Christmas Eve dinner. We came here for dinner recently with some friends and were delighted to learn that they now have a full bar (they used to serve only beer and wine). They have also recently done a light refresh of the interior. The space is always super cozy and never so loud that you cannot hear your dinner companions. My go to dish is the simple pasta with tomatoes and mozzarella. This dish also got a glow up recently and is now served with house-made arugula fettuccine. Da Marco also makes a sneaky delicious pizza. I say sneaky because it's not the kind of place where I would think to order a pizza, but you should because it is so yummy! The pictures I took are atrocious because of the dim cozy lighting but I am going to post them anyways...
Food was delicious and service was great! Manuel was very professional and kind. The truffle rissoto was my mom's favorite dish, along with the espresso martini.
I could eat unlimited amounts of the bread.
The lobster and corn ravioli is great.
The octopus was also cooked perfectly.
The dover sole is a great fatty fish that I liked. My dad liked my branzino so we switched places. (dover is fatty fish vs branzino was a flaky fish)
I was looking for authentic Italian cuisine in Houston, and I'm shocked that I didn't know about this place! My husband and I loved the atmosphere, and the food was amazingly tasty and well-prepared. The Sea Urchins Pasta was the best I've ever had in my life. We will definitely go back and highly recommend it.
A Houston legend! Intimate setting in a taatefully decorated house, it is not a restaurant so much as it is a dining experience. Well trained and abundant waiters and professional staff in white tuxedos. You feel the genuine hospitality of an extended Italian family. Crisp white tablecloths with substantial napkins. Italian classical menu with several surprises. Excellent wine menu. We spent several happy hours here.
Great reminder to not judge a book by its cover. From the outside the restaurant doesn’t feel inviting. As soon as you walk in it has a very cozy feel.
Service was great, the team was very attentive.
2 out of 3 dishes were amazing! Salad was average.
I will be back for the octopus dish!
Absolutely delicious food. Atmosphere was delightful, service was impeccable, prices were reasonable, and overall, a great time & experience with the family. Definitely will recommend
Wow, wow & wow. Amazing service, amazing food, unique selections among great favorites. Quaint atmosphere with folks who are very serious about providing the best dining experience in town. Italian wine selection top notch and I'm not sure how one could serve fresher, more delightful fare. Jeans and blazer and no ugly stares...just a happy tummy. Worth every penny and then some. The grilled Octopus is a favorite of mine...so tender and fresh, and the homemade boar stuffed pasta is fabulous. One of Houston's best. Valet parking is a must along w reservations.
One of the best Italian spots in town, hands down.
the pasta, the seafood is on point, and the service is amazing!
This was the first time we went there with our friends. Appetizers, especially grilled octopus was delicious along with artichoke. Service was great except one "cocky" waiter.. The only other cons were the table that had an uneven line (see the pic) on it that almost kept me busy trying not to spill my drink... Talking about drinks, this place DOES NOT serve cocktails!
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Nothing beats da marco's delicious authentic Italian dishes. I have been here multiple years , several seasons, never ordered a single dish that disappoint me . From seafood to pasta to steak, all so delicious yet so unique. I have my highest respect to the chef. Thanks for his talented skill, I can have so many good memories in this restaurant.
Only thing I do feel it can be improved is the waiters and dining environment. I really hope they can expand the restaurant. The current setting is very crowded. Also, it looks so crowded because they have a lot of waiters. Sometime you'll see more waiters than dinners. However, they always look so busy and running around. The serving can be rude sometimes. For example, once I order a glass of red wine, the waiter didn't even care to let me get a taste. And he just throw everything on the table and rush to other things. And I don't think everyone understand their menu really well. I rarely hear any recommendation from them. And when they introduce the daily menu, there isn't a lot of passion I can feel. Good thing is they have a strong chef and dishes talk themselves.
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