Lomonte's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria

I heard from several people how good the food was !!! And they didn't disappoint!!! My family enjoyed the pistachio crusted chicken , angel hair pasta dish , chicken Parmesan and lasagna . Our waiter Jordan was outstanding!!! I couldn't stop bragging to family today how I was blown away by the ambiance , food and service. As a true lover of Italian cuisine , I'll definitely will be back . Thanks to Bruce for accommodating my request for a luncheon although it fell apart on my side; hopefully we can return to experience authentic, delicious food ..

Lomonte's Italian Restaurant is located in Richmond, close to Katy and Sugarland. I have been looking forward to visiting this family-owned restaurant for a long time. As many of you know, I travel the country enjoying the best restaurants recommended by locals, but have spent the last 15 years in Southern California. My best friends have now moved out to the suburbs of Houston and have let me in on this gem ... and I can now verify it is worth the drive, no matter where you live.

The Lomonte Family have owned restaurants for over 30 yrs. Braden and Melissa have shared their original family recipes, but have also made them a little different... a little better.

The first time I stopped by Lomonte's, I only had cocktails at the bar. I was meeting an old friend there and she let me know it was one of her family favorites. Well, my take-away from that night was that not only do they have a wonderful wine list, but a great Top Texas Craft Beer list too! And, trust me, it was not a night I would soon forget. Ha!

We started out with Italian bread. Not just your average Italian bread, though. At Lomonte's, you have to watch yourself with the instant starter of Italian bread, olive oil, balsamic, fresh Parmesan and basil. Just check out the photography and see for yourself! Throw in a bottle of wine and you might not order a meal - it's that good! I found this out the hard way when I had to take my whole entree home in a doggie bag. Which, come to find out, was awesome when it was warmed up. LOL!

My friend Amy highly recommends the Arancini, a marvelous mixture of panko, rice, Italian sausage, bacon, and a blend of 3 cheeses topped with spicy tomato cream sauce. Is THAT something you would be interested in? The savory flavors along with the rich tomato sauce were just what I was looking for. And paired with the Cabernet Sauvignon... forgetaboutit!

Another wonderful app / entrée was a highly-recommended menu item from one of my old and most-beloved friends, Brooke. The Bruschetta Rustica - tomato, garlic, olive oil, rosemary, kosher salt, yellow onion, and Italian bread - is built with Lomonte family love. The highly-skilled bartender paired it with a Sicilian Mule (Deep Eddy Vodka, fresh lime, ginger beer and Lemoncello) Not for the faint of heart, but it brought out the garlic and olive oil. Just another example of how an app can become an entrée. Delish!

So, if you have been following me for any length of time, you know I have a fascination for salads. I don't say this often, but Lomonte's Famous House Salad is one of my ALL-time favorites. It's like vacation... Ha! I like vacation! I have the gift of gab, but I can't quite put it into words. The House Salad is prepared with Romaine and iceberg lettuce, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, red onions and Parmesan cheese all tossed in red wine vinaigrette. Sounds basic, but it's not. Another must-try - even if you have to share it with the table. But, I didn't. This was yet another St. Louis specialty - who knew St. Louis was so special?

Well, as if the starters weren't enough, we were all excited to get to the main courses. I am so glad I came with a group of some of my closest friends. I can't emphasize enough that Lomonte's is a family restaurant which is best enjoyed family-style. Sure, there are many great menu items - but the experience is so much better with your loved ones. Plus... you can try more items.

So, Phil's Baked Pasta was the first entrée that came to the table. It was served up with grilled Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, onions, black olives, red bell peppers and fresh basil. All these yummy goodness was tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and baked. The grilled Italian sausage was out of this world! The fresh vegetables were an eye-opening accent that just set it apart. The Parmesan and mozzarella... made it wonderfully cheesy. Ha!

One of my VERY best friends - the Fox - and her foodie father let me know his favorite dish was Catfish Picante! The lightly-breaded catfish was perfectly fried and served with served with Fettuccine Alfredo and a Louisiana-style Picante Sauce. In Southern California, they think catfish is a trash fish - but I will battle anyone who says it doesn't hold its own with any fish you love. When prepared correctly... nothing tastes as good! The Picante Sauce it was swimming in was nothing less than LOUISIANA LOVE! Hands-down my favorite dish of the night! Thanks for the recommendation Mr. Fox - I owe ya one!

If you experience Lomonte's... I promise you will not only feel the family love, but also a St. Louis edge you won't find at any other Italian restaurant in Houston. I have to admit, this family establishment is a little out of the way - just outside the city limits. However, I will put my name on it. Just look at the photography! Enjoy!

Rivals ALL intown Itaian! What a discovery. Wow!

Great Italian!. Love this place. Outstanding always with scrumptious Italian food!

98% Out of 74 Votes! You are definitely the top ranking restaurant in my "liked" list and deserve it. Wish I could make it more often.

I was really impressed! Really good food and the wait staff was awesome! Definitely going back.

Great place that understands Italian food (KISS method, keep it simple stupid the Italians do). Plenty of flavor to go around in the dishes we had: calamari (cooked well, not chewy), tomato caprese, chicken con lemon, chicken rustica, and risotto (just right). The service was wonderful and accommodating from the host stand onwards. Yes, this should be a given, but of late this has not been the case at all restaurants we have visited. The transition from the bar to the table was seamless. This is a hidden gem from those who live in Sugar Land and venture inwards for a good meal at a non chain restaurant. We will certainly be back sooner rather than later. Side Note: Gluten free pasta available. The server even came to let us know that my dish had gluten even though it was my wife who order glu-free pasta. Nice touch.

Lomonte’s has nice ambience, and great service. Do come early as the crowd comes in fast from the time they are open. Simple and plain bread was served as a complimentary starter. My party ordered calamari fritti, Greek salad, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, scampi lomonte, and scallops risotto as entrées. We ended our meals with a New York cheesecake, a tiramisu, and a chocolate decadence. The calamari fritti was crispy and done well. The spicy sauce that came with it was perfect. I prefer the spicy sauce to the marinara sauce. The Greek salad was a good portion for one. The vegetables were fresh. The fettuccine Alfredo was creamy and was a great sauce. Everything was right on the plate. The scampi lomonte had so many fresh ingredients on it, all cooked to perfection. Lastly, the scallops risotto was super good. The scallops were cooked and seasoned beautifully. The risotto was made well. Absolutely love it. The desserts were as great as the entrées. New York cheesecake was soft, cheesiness to perfection, and the strawberry sauce was a perfect touch to the cheesecake. The tiramisu was soft, but not much coffee taste. It would be better if the slightly bitter coffee taste was present. The contrast would make the dessert more yummy. The chocolate decadence was awesome. The alcohol level was just right. Though I don’t get the idea of having whipped cream at the top, it looked good visually. Overall this restaurant is good for a family causal dinner. Looking forward to dining here again.

My daughter introduced us to this place, very impressed, lots of options and everyone is super nice, location is close to south Houston area. nice wine selection and some craft beers, food was very fresh and tasty, will try again in future.

This place was really quite good! My son ordered this kids spaghetti and meatball. The only issue on his dish was that they use sugar in the spaghetti sauce. It was a little sweet. My mother ordered a veggie bowtie pasta as she is currently not eating meat. The dish was really good and flavorful. I ordered the spicy shrimp pasta which very good! My dish wasn't overly spicy and i got a good amount of shrimp and they were decent sized. Service: Our waiter was a gentleman who took good care of us. We did not find ourselves waiting long for drinks or food. I would return to Lamonte's.

Pros: Got seated within 5 minutes The food was excellent: the chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, and the ravioli dulce! Plus, the New York Cheesecake was fantastic as well. The blueberry compote served on the plate with it really sealed the deal, too; perfect sweetness to complement the creaminess of the cheesecake. Pretty restaurant atmosphere Our waitress, Deanna, was very kind and helpful Cons: None big ones, just maybe more frequent water refills?