I want to say thank you for making my monumental birthday celebration WONDERFUL. I LOVED all the gluten free options and the food was phenomenal,(superior food quality). Our server was caring and very knowledgeable on gluten free because she has the diet restriction as well. The ambience was cozy and not too loud. I’d like to try the outdoor patio next time. You can tell everyone there takes pride in their work. Something that’s getting very difficult to find these days. This is definitely a fine dining restaurant we want to support and will be visiting often! THANK YOU!
Absolutely Fabulous! What a fine dining experience should be. And BYOB is a significant plus. The food was flawless. Barramundi with crab and Parmesan risotto, Scallops over a butternut risotto and an apple and field green salad with goat cheese and walnuts. A perfect evening can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu
Quaint little space that’s packs a knock out punch!
The experience starts with Waitress irina’s knowledge of the menu and assertive personality. We ordered 4 mains and they were all incredible. Could not pick a favorite dish: the short rib melts away as soon as you touch it, the lamb was cooked to perfection : moist with crunchy exterior, the pork belly was a perfect bite. Then desert came…. Who knew bread pudding was so good. I love the French press coffee at the end an unusual but appreciated touch. The atmosphere is so laid but for such an upscale (taste and price) place. No one is rushing you off to turn over tables at the end of the meal.
Lovely experience we will be back
Amazing find! Truly a 5 Star Restaurant with awesome personal attention by the staff. I've been there 3 times now with my wife Carol. Best and thickest Rib Eye Steak and Stacked Potatoes in Houston! The rest of the menu is amazing as well! Superb atmosphere, amazing vibe, will continue going back and will tell my extended family, friends, and staff! Way to go, Lucio's, the best kept secret in Houston, Texas!
Brought our own wine for dinner and absolutely enjoyed the whole experience. $10 corking fee was very reasonable. Service was great and the food was amazing. Ordered the lamb and the hangar steak and both were excellent. The steak had a bit charred flavor with chimichurri and was delicious. The apple pie for dinner was unique and very tasty. Will be back!
The excitement of the kitchen is noticable as you walk in with amazing plates on display for a quick glance right before they get whisked away to tables. The food and service were on point with the option to BYOB, which is a benefit our group completely capitalized on. If you're a fan try the ribeye, lamb chops, mushroom soup or the crab cakes. Your taste buds will thank you later.
We went to dinner yesterday. I want to start by saying Irina should train every single hostess out there, she is very funny and will take care of you like you’ve been coming in for decades. The place is warm, cozy, and has an elegant ambiance. The music level was just right - jazz.
Onto the food,
1. Bread with homemade pesto - could smell it coming 😂 so good!
2. Soup of the day - mushroom - like a hug from your grandmother
3. 36 hour short rib:
The portion is absolutely perfect for 1 person. presentation 10/10, flavor 11/10 when balanced with the crisp greens served aside. The citrus foam was a lovely palette cleanser between each bite. Parmesan risotto right at the consistency, but perhaps too salty for my preference.
If BYOB wasn’t enough - their wine list is pretty decently priced and has a couple of fancy options for a special occasion
All in all, a winner. Makes me want to be a regular
Great food and service. I'm glad I finally got a chance to try this place out. It's such a cute & quaint kind of place - great for a date night or dinner with a group of friends. The menu is small; but what they do with what they offer is phenomenal. Biggest scallops I've ever seen, and cooked perfectly. The pictures don't do it justice. They are huge. Everything tasted delicious and the service was so friendly and accommodating. You can also BYOB or get a bottle from their reasonably priced wine list, you can't ask for anything more.
Love this place. Today was our first experience and we had the crab cake, mushroom soup, beef short rib and ribeye steak special. For dessert we had the creme brûlée and brioche bread pudding. The waitress was great - very knowledgeable and knew exactly how to describe their menu. I also saw her coaching other staff in a very nice way. Overall, a very nice experience and I’ll be back.
This is a hidden Gem of an Italian Cuisine that allows you and your party to bring your own bottles of wine. The food was delicious and the service was on point.
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