Without a doubt, this unassuming downtown restaurant consistently serves up the very best Italian food in Houston. Right across from Jones Hall, this restaurant is popular with artists between rehearsals and audience members in the evenings before concerts and theatrical events. Open for a casual lunch and a very nice dinner seating, the food and service are first-class EVERY time. Vito, the owner, is a perfectionist and makes sure everything that reaches the table is perfect. Favorite dishes of mine are the Seafood Ravioli in Pink Sauce. This is the best homemade ravoli anywhere! All the fish specials are outstanding, including the Mahi Mahi with cherry tomatoes and capers served atop a perfectly done pasta. At Perbaccco, a side of veggies is a study in perfection as well. Green beans, broccoli and zuccini all cooked so that each is the perfect doneness! My goal now is to try each item on the menu at least once. I'm about halfway there! Sidenote: Vito has a beautiful wine selection that he will pair with your meal and he serves up the best cup of Cappuccino in town too! At dinner service, the waitstaff is exceptional - I always leave feeling like I was treated like a king. I've heard other diners make that same remark as they leave the restaurant too!
Pros: Best Italian Seafood in Houston, great service, Homemade ravioli is amazing!
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