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
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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
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...

Terrific & mesmerizing PIANO music by Michaelangelo,excellent Ceasar salad & Calamari 3/22/2007

The first thing we noticed is listening to heavenly music by this Armenian Italian pianist (Michaelangelo) coming through the door that makes you feel like you are in Venice or Rome. When we sat down I could see our kids smiling and very excited to be there. We ordered Ceasar salad and Calamari and to our surprise they made the salad in front of our own eyes. We were able to add or adjust our own engredients. The main course of seafood Ravioli and Chicken parmesean, steak Cavatore and chicken Marsala were very very yummy.I can tell you frankly if you have not listened to Michaelangelo's piano music before, you are truly missing out on one of the best entertainers in our city of Houston including the State of Texas and Luisiana. We spent an extra hour having desert and after dinner drinks just to listen to him. Pros: Great piano music and Ambience Cons: parking lot full and hard to find a place to park more

Best Service, Great Food, Fabulous Pianist 3/5/2007

My family and I have frequently dined at Cavatore's since the 80s. The food is always excellent. The best Lasagna and Eggplant Parmesan to be found! The atmosphere is fun and romantic. The service of Mr. Cavatore and his staff is prompt, friendly, efficient ,and accommodating to special needs. Diners are warmly welcomed at the door by Mr. Cavatore. To top it all is the soulful, marvelous music of Pianist Michaelangelo who makes everyone feel special. more

Best Service, Great Food, Fabulous Pianist 3/5/2007

My family and I have frequently dined at Cavatore's since the 80s. The food is always excellent. The best Lasagna and Eggplant Parmesan to be found! The atmosphere is fun and romantic. The service of Mr. Cavatore and his staff is prompt, friendly, efficient ,and accommodating to special needs. Diners are warmly welcomed at the door by Mr. Cavatore. To top it all is the soulful, marvelous music of Pianist Michaelangelo who makes everyone feel special. more

A wonderful quaint, romantic restaurant with friendly service 1/31/2007

I enjoy this restaurant, mostly for it's ambiance and friendly waitstaff. I love the piano bar too! The food is good, and I absolutely LOVE the salad. This is a great place to visit for a romantic evening. Pros: Atmosphere and friendly waitstaff more

A wonderful quaint, romantic restaurant with friendly service 1/31/2007

I enjoy this restaurant, mostly for it's ambiance and friendly waitstaff. I love the piano bar too! The food is good, and I absolutely LOVE the salad. This is a great place to visit for a romantic evening. Pros: Atmosphere and friendly waitstaff more

Best Piano entertainment in town 1/17/2007

This is one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to in the USA. The fantastic delicious food( salad needs improvement) and the ambiance and the building itself ( an old barn which is very unusual in the city of Houston) gives you the most Romantic and family atmosphere in town. If you want to hear great piano music that is out the the ordinary, that is mesmerising and incredibly versatile then you go and listen to pianist "MICHAELANGELO" . I have listened to dozens of pianists all over the USA but none like this talented and exquisite maestro.He made the evening for us, he was able to greet us coming in and out while tickling the ivories and he made sure the kids are happy and our whole family entertained. He played music from all over the world including clasical and rock and roll music and he sings more than a dozen languages, truly amazing. This will be our regular weekly restaurant for Italian food for sure from now on. Pros: Exquisite Piano entertainment, great Italian food,romantic atmosphere Cons: Slow service & waiter could not understand us very well more

Best Piano entertainment in town 1/17/2007

This is one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to in the USA. The fantastic delicious food( salad needs improvement) and the ambiance and the building itself ( an old barn which is very unusual in the city of Houston) gives you the most Romantic and family atmosphere in town. If you want to hear great piano music that is out the the ordinary, that is mesmerising and incredibly versatile then you go and listen to pianist ""MICHAELANGELO"" . I have listened to dozens of pianists all over the USA but none like this talented and exquisite maestro.He made the evening for us, he was able to greet us coming in and out while tickling the ivories and he made sure the kids are happy and our whole family entertained. He played music from all over the world including clasical and rock and roll music and he sings more than a dozen languages, truly amazing. This will be our regular weekly restaurant for Italian food for sure from now on. Pros: Exquisite Piano entertainment, great Italian food,romantic atmosphere Cons: Slow service & waiter could not understand us very well more

okay service, okay food, nothing to write home about 12/21/2006

I finally tried this place after driving past and wondering about it for a long time. There was a little bit of a wait, but not too bad. The decor is interesting and the waitstaff seemed quite nice. Overall the food was okay...the salad had a very runny, bland buttermilk-based dressing and was pretty much just lettuce, the garlic, rosemary chicken tasted okay but was very saucy. It seemed quite overpriced overall for most of the dishes, especially considering the "casual feel" of the place. You could get better seafood dishes at many of the other restaurants in Houston that are much nicer places for the same price! I'm glad I finally gave it a try, but won't be going back any time soon. Pros: large dining area (many tables); comfortable setting Cons: had to ask for both a drink menu and then the food menu, expensive for quality (lack) of food more

okay service, okay food, nothing to write home about 12/21/2006

I finally tried this place after driving past and wondering about it for a long time. There was a little bit of a wait, but not too bad. The decor is interesting and the waitstaff seemed quite nice. Overall the food was okay...the salad had a very runny, bland buttermilk-based dressing and was pretty much just lettuce, the garlic, rosemary chicken tasted okay but was very saucy. It seemed quite overpriced overall for most of the dishes, especially considering the ""casual feel"" of the place. You could get better seafood dishes at many of the other restaurants in Houston that are much nicer places for the same price! I'm glad I finally gave it a try, but won't be going back any time soon. Pros: large dining area (many tables); comfortable setting Cons: had to ask for both a drink menu and then the food menu, expensive for quality (lack) of food more

Always listen to others' opinions. 12/16/2006

In the early 90s I visited this place with my mom and grandparents. I did not really remember the food quality. Tonight we were forced to eat here, it being the only Italian restaurant in the Heights area. My mom repeatedly complained about how she hated the food. We got there and there was no line. We were still told the wait was 30 mins and we ended up waiting over 45 minutes while other parties who had just walked through the door were seated immediately. We were all getting angry and I asked the host why everyone else was being seated, when there was the room next to us close to empty. The host got angry with us and raised his voice saying ""If you would wait I'm preparing the table for you to be next right now,the next room over is reserved for a party"". My mom told him she believed he didn't want to bus the tables. When seated we were neglected from the get go. It took a long time before we got our menus from when we got our drinks. I got one Pepsi refill the whole time (1.5 hours) I was there and our food took forever to come. The minestrone soup was good and the garlic bread wasn't bad either. But our spaghetti and meatballs were horrible. My mom was definitely right about this place being awful. I'll never step foot in here again. Pros: The piano player was really good Cons: EVERYTHING AND IN BETWEEN more

Always listen to others' opinions. 12/16/2006

In the early 90s I visited this place with my mom and grandparents. I did not really remember the food quality. Tonight we were forced to eat here, it being the only Italian restaurant in the Heights area. My mom repeatedly complained about how she hated the food. We got there and there was no line. We were still told the wait was 30 mins and we ended up waiting over 45 minutes while other parties who had just walked through the door were seated immediately. We were all getting angry and I asked the host why everyone else was being seated, when there was the room next to us close to empty. The host got angry with us and raised his voice saying "If you would wait I'm preparing the table for you to be next right now,the next room over is reserved for a party". My mom told him she believed he didn't want to bus the tables. When seated we were neglected from the get go. It took a long time before we got our menus from when we got our drinks. I got one Pepsi refill the whole time (1.5 hours) I was there and our food took forever to come. The minestrone soup was good and the garlic bread wasn't bad either. But our spaghetti and meatballs were horrible. My mom was definitely right about this place being awful. I'll never step foot in here again. Ps: They're very, very expensive. I mean $17-$20.00 a plate. And they're so not worth it. Pros: The piano player was really good Cons: EVERYTHING AND IN BETWEEN more

Absolutely fabulous restaurant! 11/28/2006

This restaurant is one of the best my husband and I have been to in the two years we have lived in Houston. The wait staff is ALWAYS courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient. The piano man is always a joy (as well as a complete gentlemen), and the managerial staff is always on point. The food is absolutely wonderful! We have gone inside to eat and have actually gotten food to go a couple of times. My husband and I have enjoyed every time we have gone, and will be going for our 2 year anniversary! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT! Pros: Excellent service, food, ambience Cons: None that I can think of more

Absolutely fabulous restaurant! 11/28/2006

This restaurant is one of the best my husband and I have been to in the two years we have lived in Houston. The wait staff is ALWAYS courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient. The piano man is always a joy (as well as a complete gentlemen), and the managerial staff is always on point. The food is absolutely wonderful! We have gone inside to eat and have actually gotten food to go a couple of times. My husband and I have enjoyed every time we have gone, and will be going for our 2 year anniversary! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT! Pros: Excellent service, food, ambience Cons: None that I can think of more

Worst service ever!!! 10/17/2006

I took my girlfriend to Cavatores about a week ago. The food was excellent; however, the service was so terrible that it was almost nonexistent. Also, our food took forever and a day to arrive. Ive been to Italy and I know that Italians have extremely long dinners, but this was anything but an Italian experience. I also thought it was interesting that a table of 6 who ordered their food a good 20 minutes after we did received their food at least 15 minutes before usand we had the same waiter. I cant think of anything that would ever motivate me to return to this restaurant with all the other good food around Houston. Pros: Good food! Cons: The worst service you will ever experience! more

Worst service ever!!! 10/17/2006

I took my girlfriend to Cavatores about a week ago. The food was excellent; however, the service was so terrible that it was almost nonexistent. Also, our food took forever and a day to arrive. Ive been to Italy and I know that Italians have extremely long dinners, but this was anything but an Italian experience. I also thought it was interesting that a table of 6 who ordered their food a good 20 minutes after we did received their food at least 15 minutes before usand we had the same waiter. I cant think of anything that would ever motivate me to return to this restaurant with all the other good food around Houston. Pros: Good food! Cons: The worst service you will ever experience! more

An Utter Disappointment 2/14/2006

My boyfriend and I were looking forward to spending Valentine's Day 2006 at this restaurant. When we arrived for the 7:00 seating (by reservation) we spent 10 minutes waiting in a queue that went out the door. Once we were sat we experienced complete incompetence from our server. We were ignored, not brought drinks we'd ordered (and were charged for) and consistently had empty water glasses. The food was a close second to the Olive Garden, which was disappointing at best. Near the end of our meal the flustered host was racing through the restaurant complaining about how long the 7:00 parties were staying because he wanted to seat more guests, this leaves the impression that the restaurant was more concerned about turning tables than giving thier customers an enjoyable evening. We didn't let the this prevent us from enjoying our special day together but we certainly won't be returning. Pros: Ambiance has Characte Cons: Poor Service, Bad Food more

An Utter Disappointment 2/14/2006

My boyfriend and I were looking forward to spending Valentine's Day 2006 at this restaurant. When we arrived for the 7:00 seating (by reservation) we spent 10 minutes waiting in a queue that went out the door. Once we were sat we experienced complete incompetence from our server. We were ignored, not brought drinks we'd ordered (and were charged for) and consistently had empty water glasses. The food was a close second to the Olive Garden, which was disappointing at best. Near the end of our meal the flustered host was racing through the restaurant complaining about how long the 7:00 parties were staying because he wanted to seat more guests, this leaves the impression that the restaurant was more concerned about turning tables than giving thier customers an enjoyable evening. We didn't let the this prevent us from enjoying our special day together but we certainly won't be returning. Pros: Ambiance has Characte Cons: Poor Service, Bad Food more

User review by amant_de_chien 12/1/2005

My family has been going to Cavatore for as long as I can remember. The food is fantastic, the staff friendly and helpful, and the ambiance just right. Pros: Food, Music, Staff/Management more

User review by amant_de_chien 12/1/2005

My family has been going to Cavatore for as long as I can remember. The food is fantastic, the staff friendly and helpful, and the ambiance just right. Pros: Food, Music, Staff/Management more

The ultimate in Italian dining 11/28/2005

Not only is the restaurants atmosphere and the ambience absolutely incredible. the service, food, and staff make it almost impossible not to have a memorable experience. I've seen this restaurant go through many changes in the last few years due to the change in management for reasons not told to customers. In order, not to offend the previous management and their attemps to improve. The new manager is by far an extrordinarily perfect example of what restaurant's are lacking all through out houston. I aplaud him and all his hard work. Thank you for all the great laughs and more impoortantly the food and service. Pros: Management, Pianist, Food Cons: None more
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Enjoy Authentic Italian Cuisine in a Casual Atmosphere in Houston

Owner Message
  • 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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