Cavatore Italian Restaurant

This is the last time we will eat at this barn. We are totally disappointed with the quality of food and service by the waiter. I used to bring my wife and children occasionally to this place when they had good management and service and the qaulity of food was good but it has totally deteriorated and is no longer the same. The atmosphere and the fun we used to have is gone with our favorite piano player " Michaelangelo" who used to entertain us and make us enjoy the evening . Pros: None Cons: Extremely disappointed with quality of food and service more

We came here because my daughter wants to take us to restaurants in the ‘hood. (Trendy neighborhoods) Those bohemian lifestyle eateries as it were. We came on Saturday evening about 7 PM. We were asked if we had a reservation (the place was half empty). We were place in the back corner (I was actually facing the corner with my back to the room). How great is that! The walls are covered with Italian junk posters, etc, with no rhyme or reason (This must serve as ambience). The guy at the piano played a plethora of indistinguishable elevator tunes that abused the ear drum. (More ambience?) Our server, Chad was courteous, but a droid could have completed the same function. He took our order and that was that, he was not seen again until after the plates were removed. I asked him how the lasagna was served. He started to tell me “how it was made”. I asked was it “served” in a boat with cheesy stuff on top and he unfortunately confirmed it was. I told him that was not for me. So I ordered the Manicotti (he said nothing, see below) A basket of house bread showed up. This machine sliced bread had one side soaked in garlic butter. Nasty! I ordered the house salad. Big mistake. Limp Iceberg lettuce with a clump of factory cut julienne carrots on top. The house vinaigrette was even worse then the salad. Disgusting! The wife got the lasagna in the boat. I tried it. The stuff was dry and bland but at least it was not overly sweetened as most of these sham Italian dives serve. Daughter had Gamberi de la casa. (Angle hair pasta with shrimp and scallops) I can’t tell you about that dish. The granddaughter had half order of spaghetti with meat ball. My order of manicotti was served in a boat dish. You know you’re in trouble when it’s served in a boat. Once I got past the gelatinous layer of insipid cheese covering the top, it just got better. The contents of the shells (I guess it was cheese) was the consistency of lukewarm Milk of Magnesia and tasted the same. This stuff could not be worse if it had come from a can of SpaghettiOs ® When Chad finally showed up, we got the obligatory, “anything else; desert?” (I’ll take a barf bag to go please.) I told him the manicotti was the worst I had ever had and told him that it was served in a “Boat??” He told me he “thought I understood that that was the way it was served” In a BOAT, OMG! He then asked me how it should me done. (I thought that crap should be served to the commode). He had the offending charge removed from the bill, but the insult of this experience has no recompense. This restaurant claims to be a blend of Texas, American and Italian. Okay, the deco is what an Easterner would conjure as Texas (Tex/ital). The food is as American as Chef Boyardee and as pricey as a real Italian restaurant. If I could have chewed my arm off to get out of there I would have. But, you know, the Mrs., would not allow. Gave Chad 15%++ tip, not because of his service, but that is what the wife insists on and “you know.” More than half of the “good reviews” posted here are for the piano player that is no longer employed. Does that tell you anything? Never Again. I will not call this place “Crapatore”. Ooops. Pros: None Cons: Too Many more

We came here because my daughter wants to take us to restaurants in the ?hood. (Trendy neighborhoods) Those bohemian lifestyle eateries as it were. We came on Saturday evening about 7 PM. We were asked if we had a reservation (the place was half empty). We were place in the back corner (I was actually facing the corner with my back to the room). How great is that! The walls are covered with Italian junk posters, etc, with no rhyme or reason (This must serve as ambience). The guy at the piano played a plethora of indistinguishable elevator tunes that abused the ear drum. (More ambience?) Our server, Chad was courteous, but a droid could have completed the same function. He took our order and that was that, he was not seen again until after the plates were removed. I asked him how the lasagna was served. He started to tell me ?how it was made?. I asked was it ?served? in a boat with cheesy stuff on top and he unfortunately confirmed it was. I told him that was not for me. So I ordered the Manicotti (he said nothing, see below) A basket of house bread showed up. This machine sliced bread had one side soaked in garlic butter. Nasty! I ordered the house salad. Big mistake. Limp Iceberg lettuce with a clump of factory cut julienne carrots on top. The house vinaigrette was even worse then the salad. Disgusting! The wife got the lasagna in the boat. I tried it. The stuff was dry and bland but at least it was not overly sweetened as most of these sham Italian dives serve. Daughter had Gamberi de la casa. (Angle hair pasta with shrimp and scallops) I can?t tell you about that dish. The granddaughter had half order of spaghetti with meat ball. My order of manicotti was served in a boat dish. You know you?re in trouble when it?s served in a boat. Once I got past the gelatinous layer of insipid cheese covering the top, it just got better. The contents of the shells (I guess it was cheese) was the consistency of lukewarm Milk of Magnesia and tasted the same. This stuff could not be worse if it had come from a can of SpaghettiOs ? When Chad finally showed up, we got the obligatory, ?anything else; desert?? (I?ll take a barf bag to go please.) I told him the manicotti was the worst I had ever had and told him that it was served in a ?Boat??? He told me he ?thought I understood that that was the way it was served? In a BOAT, OMG! He then asked me how it should me done. (I thought that crap should be served to the commode). He had the offending charge removed from the bill, but the insult of this experience has no recompense. This restaurant claims to be a blend of Texas, American and Italian. Okay, the deco is what an Easterner would conjure as Texas (Tex/ital). The food is as American as Chef Boyardee and as pricey as a real Italian restaurant. If I could have chewed my arm off to get out of there I would have. But, you know, the Mrs., would not allow. Gave Chad 15%++ tip, not because of his service, but that is what the wife insists on and ?you know.? More than half of the ?good reviews? posted here are for the piano player that is no longer employed. Does that tell you anything? Never Again. I will not call this place ?Crapatore?. Ooops. Cons: Too Many more

It's been a while since I've been, but I'm sorry to see that Michaelangelo no longer plays there. I recently had taken a lady friend to Cavatore for the ambiance and entertainment. It wasn't the same experience as before. He was very friendly and I had a good time being entertained by him last time I had gone. Oh well, can't win 'em all. Cons: Not the same atmosphere without Michaelangelo more

It's been a while since I've been, but I'm sorry to see that Michaelangelo no longer plays there. I recently had taken a lady friend to Cavatore for the ambiance and entertainment. It wasn't the same experience as before. He was very friendly and I had a good time being entertained by him last time I had gone. Oh well, can't win 'em all. Cons: Not the same atmosphere without Michaelangelo more

We barely started eating our Cesar salad when the entres were delivered to the table. The waiter had no idea which plate belonged to whom and in adition to that the food was just warm and not hot enough. we felt hurried and uncomfortable. The music being played over and over again was Mexican and Latin music, we started wondering whether we are in a Mexican restaurant or Italian. we felt the lady was trying to entertain the waiters more than us. We remembered our favorite piano player Michaelangelo whom we have been listening to for years, how he used to rock the place with his singing and vibrant Italian music. Pros: None Cons: All you hear is Mexican piano music instead of Italian more

We barely started eating our Cesar salad when the entres were delivered to the table. The waiter had no idea which plate belonged to whom and in adition to that the food was just warm and not hot enough. we felt hurried and uncomfortable. The music being played over and over again was Mexican and Latin music, we started wondering whether we are in a Mexican restaurant or Italian. we felt the lady was trying to entertain the waiters more than us. We remembered our favorite piano player Michaelangelo whom we have been listening to for years, how he used to rock the place with his singing and vibrant Italian music. Cons: All you hear is Mexican piano music instead of Italian more

Here is a very lovely restaurant that we brought the kids every weekend to have Italian food and listen to pianist Michaelangelo singing Italian songs. Every time we came we just had a ball. Unfortunately we were so disappointed finding out that Mr. Michaelangelo is no longer there. The kids were just bored with the new piano player you hired and the food was cold and late to be served at our table. Cons: Food cold.Our favorite pianist Michaelangelo no longer there more

Here is a very lovely restaurant that we brought the kids every weekend to have Italian food and listen to pianist Michaelangelo singing Italian songs. Every time we came we just had a ball. Unfortunately we were so disappointed finding out that Mr. Michaelangelo is no longer there. The kids were just bored with the new piano player you hired and the food was cold and late to be served at our table. Pros: None Cons: Food cold.Our favorite pianist Michaelangelo no longer there more

We came 3 times for dinner at your restaurant to find it almost empty. We are very disappointed and sadened that your pianist Michaelangelo is no longer playing and entertaining at your restaurant. After listening to him for years and having enjoyed his unique talent in music, being welcomed and received through his kind hospitality, we find it very hard and boring to dine without him. He was actually the reason we came to be honest. We thought of giving your new musicians a chance but unfortunately none of them measured up. We were very unsatisfied, especially our children. We do hope you bring him back if you care about your business to thrive otherwise your clients will dwindle I am afraid and you will definitely notice the difference in customers attendance. Pros: Food is average Cons: No ambience after pianist Michaelangelo was let go more

We came 3 times for dinner at your restaurant to find it almost empty. Pros: Food is average Cons: No ambience after pianist Michaelangelo was let go more

We have discovered the perfect restaurant for our family. We just moved from Dallas in the neighborhood and thought we try your place. Our night was highlighted by the exciting entertainment that Mr. Michaelangelo has shared with us that night. Our kids just adored him and were literally thrilled at participating with him shaking them Maracas and playing the squeekis. Seeing the joy and laughter on our children's faces made our night a very memorable night at your lovely restaurant. Your host "Andrew" was kind and gracious to us as well. Our kids loved the spaghetti and fried Calamari, we had the Lasagna and Fetucini Alfredo with grilled chicken. Pros: Great piano entertainment Cons: None more

We have discovered the perfect restaurant for our family. We just moved from Dallas in the neighborhood and thought we try your place. Our night was highlighted by the exciting entertainment that Mr. Michaelangelo has shared with us that night. Our kids just adored him and were literally thrilled at participating with him shaking them Maracas and playing the squeekis. Seeing the joy and laughter on our children's faces made our night a very memorable night at your lovely restaurant. Your host ""Andrew"" was kind and gracious to us as well. Our kids loved the spaghetti and fried Calamari, we had the Lasagna and Fetucini Alfredo with grilled chicken. Pros: Great piano entertainment more

I recently discovered this place, that actually has outdoor seating and you can bring your dog! The food was great and service too. The manager apologized for not having a bowl with water for my dog! Talk about service! PLEASE go, go, go. Take your dog! We need more open places such as this in Huston. Thanks, Eva Olivier Pros: Nice to doggies Cons: NONE more

I recently discovered this place, that actually has outdoor seating and you can bring your dog! The food was great and service too. The manager apologized for not having a bowl with water for my dog! Talk about service! PLEASE go, go, go. Take your dog! We need more open places such as this in Huston. Thanks, Pros: Nice to doggies more

I had one of the best experiences EVER at this restaurant. We had a set menu given that our group had 62 guests. Amazingly and contrary to previous experiences (in some other restaurants or banquet halls), all 62 of us were served at the same time! And the food was actually hot and delicious! Our waiters were the top of the top, everything was coordinated in the most amazing way. I will go back for dinner; if they do so well with big groups, I can only imagine a cozy little romantic dinner. Pros: Amazing service for big groups Cons: NONE! more

I had one of the best experiences EVER at this restaurant. We had a set menu given that our group had 62 guests. Amazingly and contrary to previous experiences (in some other restaurants or banquet halls), all 62 of us were served at the same time! And the food was actually hot and delicious! Our waiters were the top of the top, everything was coordinated in the most amazing way. I will go back for dinner; if they do so well with big groups, I can only imagine a cozy little romantic dinner. Pros: Amazing service for big groups Cons: NONE! more

We went for lunch and met a DUMB, DUMB host that tells people they need to get tokens to use the restroom! Jokes like such may amuse teens. For my 84year old dad, absurd. He was mortified as he didn't hear him the first time, then he got the joke and it didn't work. The place is OK, food is OK, service was very good actually. Our waitress was almost embarrased by the host clownish behaviour when he strolled around the tables singing and acting crazy. I had a great salad and my dad had a very good toomato soup. Italian music was playing in the background. The place itself was fine. Let them hire a serious more professional host that acts like such and don't make bad jokes to patrons. Pros: Food, ambiance Cons: host loves dumb jokes more

We went for lunch and met a DUMB, DUMB host that tells people they need to get tokens to use the restroom! Jokes like such may amuse teens. For my 84year old dad, absurd. He was mortified as he didn't hear him the first time, then he got the joke and it didn't work. Pros: Food, ambiance Cons: host loves dumb jokes more

Have never before seen a negative comment (4 in a row on 4/22?) about Pianist Michaelangelo in City Search or anyplace. His phenominal REPUTATION THROUGHOUT THIS CITY as being THE BEST THERE IS stands behind him! Many of us go to Cavatore only because of Michaelangelo and his marvelous music (how fortunate you are, Cavatore, to have him). Goes out of his way to see everyone has a good time. Want more of a variety? He can play anything you want to hear!! Pros: Michaelangelo and his music, Italian Food, Caesar Salad, Decor Cons: Bread, Dinner Salad, Manager more