Cavatore Italian Restaurant

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2120 Ella Blvd (at W 21st Street)
Houston, TX 77008

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(713) 869-6622
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Cavatore Italian Restaurant - Houston, TX
Cavatore Italian Restaurant - Houston, TX
Cavatore Italian Restaurant - Houston, TX
Cavatore Italian Restaurant - Houston, TX
Cavatore Italian Restaurant - Houston, TX
Cavatore Italian Restaurant - Houston, TX
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Cavatore Italian Restaurant serves family-friendly Italian fare. This red-checkered tablecloth restaurant has been serving country-style Italian fare since 1984. Rustic and charmi...

#1 Pianist Michaelangelo, good food, slightly pricey 4/28/2008

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!! The food is good, slightly pricey, dinner salad could be improved, Ceasar salad is terrific. Manager very rude at times. Pros: Michaelangelo and his music, Italian Food, Caesar Salad, Decor Cons: Bread, Dinner Salad, Manager more
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Great service, delicious food 4/22/2008

My sincere greatings and thanks to the hole restaurant team for making of Cavatore an incredible place to have a unique italian dinner experience. The manager, hostess and waiters are extremely polite and kind; not to mention the food, which is just awesome (specially the lemon chicken!!). I loved having dinner at Cavatore, i will certainly be back soon! My only little advice, as a musician, is that you hire a more capable pianist. It would certainly make Cavatore perfect. Pros: the best lemon chicken in the us Cons: the music could be better more
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Great service, delicious food 4/22/2008

My sincere greatings and thanks to the hole restaurant team for making of Cavatore an incredible place to have a unique italian dinner experience. The manager, hostess and waiters are extremely polite and kind; not to mention the food, which is just awesome (specially the lemon chicken!!). I loved having dinner at Cavatore, i will certainly be back soon! Pros: the best lemon chicken in the us Cons: the music could be better more
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One of the Best Italian Eateries in Houston 4/22/2008

This restaurant has been a favorite amongst my family and myself for years. We keep coming back for the good food and the great environment. The Caesar Salad is always prepared fresh in front of you and is amongst the best I have ever tasted. The staff is always professional and friendly. One of the best things about this restaurant is if you want your food prepared a certain way they will always be happy to do it. The manager Ana is very friendly and she is always willing to make great recommendations on the menu. My chief gripe would be the pianist Michaelangelo, who seems to have a very limited repertoire. All in all this is a great place to head to in the Heights whether for a date or a night out with your family. Pros: Great food, great staff Cons: The pianist could be better more
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One of the Best Italian Eateries in Houston 4/22/2008

This restaurant has been a favorite amongst my family and myself for years. We keep coming back for the good food and the great environment. The Caesar Salad is always prepared fresh in front of you and is amongst the best I have ever tasted. The staff is always professional and friendly. One of the best things about this restaurant is if you want your food prepared a certain way they will always be happy to do it. The manager Ana is very friendly and she is always willing to make great recommendations on the menu. My chief gripe would be the pianist Michaelangelo, who seems to have a very limited repertoire. All in all this is a great place to head to in the Heights whether for a date or a night out with your family. Pros: Great food, great staff Cons: The pianist could be better more
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Best ""Date"" Restaurant in Houston 4/22/2008

Cavatore is a warm and charming restaurant with delicious food and friendly service. Pros: Pollo Francese and atmosphere Cons: children - but I'm not into kids more
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Best "Date" Restaurant in Houston 4/22/2008

Cavatore is a warm and charming restaurant with delicious food and friendly service. I always enjoy the Caesar slad which is made to perfection at your table. The snapper as well as the pollo francese are rich and tasty dishes and I always have left overs to enjoy at home. The management has recently improved the wine list including a tasty pinot noir. Good value, old fashioned hospitality, and classic Italian flavors make this adorable cabin a great place for a date night. Pros: Pollo Francese and atmosphere Cons: children - but I'm not into kids more
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Excelent Management and Service!!! 4/22/2008

The first time that I came to this restaurant I had no clue about what to order, so Ana, who is the actual manager was very helpful, and gave me the great choices for me to try: the best Cesar Salad, and tomatoe soup in town!!! also she recommended the Crawfish pasta, which was exquisite. Later on she brought this deliciuos frapuccino, followed by tiramissu as dessert. The main reason why I keep coming back, is not just the food, but the awesome service that Ana offers. She always makes my husband and friends feel like we are at home, and we just leave it up to her whenever we want to try something new. Pros: Management, and service Cons: would like to have more variety as far as music goes more
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Excelent Management and Service!!! 4/22/2008

The first time that I came to this restaurant I had no clue about what to order, so Ana, who is the actual manager was very helpful, and gave me the great choices for me to try: the best Cesar Salad, and tomatoe soup in town!!! also she recommended the Crawfish pasta, which was exquisite. Later on she brought this deliciuos frapuccino, followed by tiramissu as dessert. The main reason why I keep coming back, is not just the food, but the awesome service that Ana offers. She always makes my husband and friends feel like we are at home, and we just leave it up to her whenever we want to try something new. Pros: Management, and service Cons: would like to have more variety as far as music goes more
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Great service! 4/22/2008

Once again! We had our Christmas party for GM and Cavatore exceeded our expectations! As always, the food was amazing and service immpecable. Thanks! Pros: Ambiance Cons: No lunch on the weekends more
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Great service! 4/22/2008

Once again! We had our Christmas party for GM and Cavatore exceeded our expectations! As always, the food was amazing and service immpecable. Pros: Ambiance Cons: No lunch on the weekends more
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Great food, great service 4/22/2008

I have been many, many times in Cavatore, not only because the food is really good, but because of the service. As soon as you step at the door, there is always a smiling face. The ambiance is nice, it is perfect for a date or sharing dinner and drinks with friends. The service is always impressive, the ceasar salad is the best. In general, Cavatore is a great place to eat and have drinks ;-) Pros: Everything Cons: Pianist too loud more
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Great food, great service 4/22/2008

I have been many, many times in Cavatore, not only because the food is really good, but because of the service. As soon as you step at the door, there is always a smiling face. The ambiance is nice, it is perfect for a date or sharing dinner and drinks with friends. The service is always impressive, the ceasar salad is the best. In general, Cavatore is a great place to eat and have drinks ;-) Pros: Everything Cons: Pianist too loud more
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Alright food quality 4/21/2008

This restaurant was located right by my friend's house so it was a convenient location however it is not easily stumbled upon. The pastas that my family shared were a bit dry and tasteless. more
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Very Unique & versatile Piano music by " MICHAELANGELO" 4/16/2008

The only good thing about this restaurant is the piano entertainment and that's why we keep eating at Cavatore's. Our whole family has been listening to this very talented piano player for years in Houston. The food has slightly improved in the last few months except there house salad. The new lady manager Ana whom they highered in the last year or so seems to be always hostile, unprofessional and with an attitude problem, several times she made us wait for a long long time for a table even though there were plenty of empty tables in the piano room. I thought I'ld mention that to the owner by writing this review. Pros: Terrific piano entertainment by Michaelangelo Cons: hostile and unproffesional manager with an attitude problem more
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Very Unique & versatile Piano music by "" MICHAELANGELO"" 4/16/2008

The only good thing about this restaurant is the piano entertainment and that's why we keep eating at Cavatore's. Our whole family has been listening to this very talented piano player for years in Houston. The food has slightly improved in the last few months except there house salad. The new lady manager Ana whom they highered in the last year or so seems to be always hostile, unprofessional and with an attitude problem, several times she made us wait for a long long time for a table even though there were plenty of empty tables in the piano room. I thought I'ld mention that to the owner by writing this review. Pros: Terrific piano entertainment by Michaelangelo Cons: hostile and unproffesional manager with an attitude problem more
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Best piano entertainment In Houston by Michaelangelo. 2/20/2008

Cavatore's is home to the welcoming personality and unique talent of Houston's own icon, pianist Michaelangelo, who can play just about anything you want to hear. If he doesn't know it and you can hum it, he can play it. He instills a happy, festive mood to the romantic atmosphere of this quaint family owned restaurant. that has served terrific Italian cuisine since the 1980s. New management is inferior and unfriendly to customers. This restaurant needs a children's menu. Pros: Piano Music and Entertainment by Michaelangelo, Good Food Cons: No children's Menu more
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Best piano entertainment In Houston by Michaelangelo. 2/20/2008

Cavatore's is home to the welcoming personality and unique talent of Houston's own icon, pianist Michaelangelo, who can play just about anything you want to hear. If he doesn't know it and you can hum it, he can play it. He instills a happy, festive mood to the romantic atmosphere of this quaint family owned restaurant. that has served terrific Italian cuisine since the 1980s. New management is inferior and unfriendly to customers. This restaurant needs a children's menu. Pros: Piano Music and Entertainment by Michaelangelo, Good Food Cons: No children's Menu more
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Great Italian Food! 10/15/2007

I have been dining here once a month for 2 years. The warmth of the place is intoxicating. Ask Michelangelo to play your favorite song on the piano, if he doesn't know it - he'll fake it pretty darn well. Take the family, take the kids, heck . . . take the coworkers. This place is perfect for all occasions. The ""Pollo Francese"" and ""Fettuccine Alfredo con Pollo"" are exquisite, and the prices are very modest for the quality. Pros: Great Food, Great Service, Great Fun Cons: Can't afford to eat every meal of the day there more
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Great Italian Food! 10/15/2007

I have been dining here once a month for 2 years. The warmth of the place is intoxicating. Ask Michelangelo to play your favorite song on the piano, if he doesn't know it - he'll fake it pretty darn well. Take the family, take the kids, heck . . . take the coworkers. This place is perfect for all occasions. The "Pollo Francese" and "Fettuccine Alfredo con Pollo" are exquisite, and the prices are very modest for the quality. Pros: Great Food, Great Service, Great Fun Cons: Can't afford to eat every meal of the day there more
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  • Cavatore Italian Restaurant serves authentic Italian that the whole family will enjoy. Old world Italian dishes are served in a casual space adorned with an eclectic and rustic blend of memorabilia from across Italy.

    The menu at Cavatore is as unique as the decor. Appetizers include Italian meats and cheeses, calamari and escargot. Innovative entrees are prepared of veal, pork, beef, chicken, seafood and pasta.

    From the Calamari Fritti appetizer to the Lasagna Al Forno, this casual Houston Italian restaurant will supply the delicious flavors your eager taste buds desire. And for dessert, leave room for traditional "dolci" like cannoli, tiramisu and spumoni.

    Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply taking a break from the workday world, visit us at Cavatore and tour the tastes of Italy.

Editorial

  • This family-run, red-checkered tablecloth restaurant has been serving country-style Italian fare since 1984.

  • 11/27/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm Sat 5:30pm-10pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Diner's Club, Discover, Cash, Visa, Carte Blanche, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Greater Heights
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