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
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...

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 more
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What a Treat! 10/31/2005

Love this place- best service around. This is not a trendy spot. But like the food, it has just what it needs. Tables are crisply dressed and the signage atmosphere gives your eyes something to discover. The beauty of a simple menu is a few-fold, Prices are reasonable, and there's a strange satisfaction in seeing everyone at other tables smilling. Also satisfying is the quick delivery to the table of buttered garlic bread (yum!) and drinks. Be warned that this may not be a spot for a quiet date. music is a tad loud- or maybe it was the music selection... Pros: Service Impeccable, great atmosphere, great tableside salad Cons: No Michaelangelo on Monday, can't eat pasta 24/7 more
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What a Treat! 10/31/2005

Love this place- best service around. Pros: Service Impeccable, great atmosphere, great tableside salad Cons: No Michaelangelo on Monday, can't eat pasta 24/7 more
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Okay - Probably Wouldn't Recommend 8/16/2005

I had heard good things about this restaurant but was a bit dissapointed. The food wasn't that great and was overpriced. The piano playing was very loud and you had to raise your voice to be heard at the table. Service was very poor in the beginning but became better as dinner progressed. Pros: Food was not horrible Cons: Prices, Noise Level more
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Okay - Probably Wouldn't Recommend 8/16/2005

I had heard good things about this restaurant but was a bit dissapointed. The food wasn't that great and was overpriced. The piano playing was very loud and you had to raise your voice to be heard at the table. Service was very poor in the beginning but became better as dinner progressed. Pros: Food was not horrible Cons: Prices, Noise Level more
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Fun evening 6/5/2005

Took the Mother-in-law and still had a great time! Attentive staff, fun piano interaction, well made drinks and menu. Highly recommended. more
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Fun evening 6/5/2005

Took the Mother-in-law and still had a great time! Attentive staff, fun piano interaction, well made drinks and menu. Highly recommended. more
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Great Food, Value & Service. 4/18/2005

We had my parents 34th Anniversary here this past Saturday (my mom is Italian) and they LOVED it!!! Our family really enjoyed the evening and it reminded us of being gathered around my grandmothers table in New Jersey. The food was delicious and very well priced. The wait staff were very attentive and friendly, but not smothering. The piano player was very lively, and he encouraged the crowd to participate and join in and even invited children to help accompany him by playing maracas. My parents had a blast and are planning to bring my grandparents back with them as soon as they get the chance. I would recommend making reservations, since at the time of our departure, there were several waiting to be seated and get in the front door. Finire di mangiare! Pros: Family Oriented., Good Value., Borderline Romantic. more
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Great Food, Value & Service. 4/18/2005

We had my parents 34th Anniversary here this past Saturday (my mom is Italian) and they LOVED it!!! Our family really enjoyed the evening and it reminded us of being gathered around my grandmothers table in New Jersey. The food was delicious and very well priced. The wait staff were very attentive and friendly, but not smothering. The piano player was very lively, and he encouraged the crowd to participate and join in and even invited children to help accompany him by playing maracas. My parents had a blast and are planning to bring my grandparents back with them as soon as they get the chance. I would recommend making reservations, since at the time of our departure, there were several waiting to be seated and get in the front door. Finire di mangiare! Pros: Family Oriented., Good Value., Borderline Romantic. more
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bad 6/22/2004

We had to chew the calamari for a good two minutes before swallowing. We even sent it back in hopes of getting a better batch. No luck. The CK and Rosemary was good, but my husbands Veal Marsala was the worst ever. Sad to say, we will never go back. We were hoping for a nice find close to the house. Better luck next time. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone! Pros: service Cons: , Food, Food more
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bad 6/22/2004

We had to chew the calamari for a good two minutes before swallowing. We even sent it back in hopes of getting a better batch. No luck. The CK and Rosemary was good, but my husbands Veal Marsala was the worst ever. Sad to say, we will never go back. We were hoping for a nice find close to the house. Better luck next time. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone! Pros: service Cons: , Food, Food more
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Very Enjoyable 6/4/2004

I have taken a number of people to this restuarant and never have been disappointed. Have your party order the Ceasar Salad and ask for it to be made at your table, one of the best Ceasar Salad's I have had. My mother always rated Italian food by the marinia sause, this theirs is terrific. Staff is friendly and always pleased to see us. more
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Very Enjoyable 6/4/2004

I have taken a number of people to this restuarant and never have been disappointed. Have your party order the Ceasar Salad and ask for it to be made at your table, one of the best Ceasar Salad's I have had. My mother always rated Italian food by the marinia sause, this theirs is terrific. Staff is friendly and always pleased to see us. more
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DO NOT ORDER THE SNAPPER. 5/26/2004

First point-service was astutely horrible. I ordered the snapper. DO NOT ORDER . It came out as a soupy concoction; with a fish fillet somewhere buried deep in the abyss they called sauce. I ate two bites and set it aside. Not wanting to push the issue, I made it known I was unhappy with the meal. The waiters response was...oh well I dont cook the food. Horrendous experience. I left my business card, as to hope someone had sense to atone, or do some type of damage control. There one week grace period is up. The only number one spot for this eatery is the number one worst dining experience. . Not recommended.unless its your worst enemy in the world. Pros: air conditioning, tables, water Cons: , staff more
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DO NOT ORDER THE SNAPPER. 5/26/2004

First point-service was astutely horrible. I ordered the snapper. DO NOT ORDER . It came out as a soupy concoction; with a fish fillet somewhere buried deep in the abyss they called sauce. I ate two bites and set it aside. Not wanting to push the issue, I made it known I was unhappy with the meal. The waiters response was...oh well I dont cook the food. Horrendous experience. I left my business card, as to hope someone had sense to atone, or do some type of damage control. There one week grace period is up. The only number one spot for this eatery is the number one worst dining experience. . Not recommended.unless its your worst enemy in the world. Pros: air conditioning, tables, water Cons: , staff more
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A Great Place 5/13/2004

This is the first time in a few years I ate here. My date and I had a great time. She loved the place and the piano bar. No major diappointment. I will be back soon. Pros: great food, Piano bar, great building more
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A Great Place 5/13/2004

This is the first time in a few years I ate here. My date and I had a great time. She loved the place and the piano bar. No major diappointment. I will be back soon. Pros: great food, Piano bar, great building more
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It's a no good! 11/6/2003

We read many positive reviews about Cavatore. Our experience was far from positive. Good things about the place: interesting atmosphere--old Italian movie posters, illustrations, and photos, strangely intermingled with local business signage. Live piano music and singing was nice. The service was very good. The food was another story. Everything we ordered and attempted to eat was a far cry from good authentic Italian cuisine. The salad's vinaigrette was mouth-puckeringly sour. The frutti de mare plate was devoid of flavor, the mussles were bad and the scallops overcooked. The snapper (should be called Sun Dried Tomatoes with Side of Snapper) was not worth finishing or taking home, and the eggplant parmigiana wasn't fully cooked and was covered with an incredibly disagreeable sweet sauce. The prices were outrageous ($9-$23) for the quality of the food we ordered. We will not be returning. Pros: ambiance, service Cons: expensive, bad food more
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It's a no good! 11/6/2003

We read many positive reviews about Cavatore. Our experience was far from positive. Good things about the place: interesting atmosphere--old Italian movie posters, illustrations, and photos, strangely intermingled with local business signage. Live piano music and singing was nice. The service was very good. The food was another story. Everything we ordered and attempted to eat was a far cry from good authentic Italian cuisine. The salad's vinaigrette was mouth-puckeringly sour. The frutti de mare plate was devoid of flavor, the mussles were bad and the scallops overcooked. The snapper (should be called Sun Dried Tomatoes with Side of Snapper) was not worth finishing or taking home, and the eggplant parmigiana wasn't fully cooked and was covered with an incredibly disagreeable sweet sauce. The prices were outrageous ($9-$23) for the quality of the food we ordered. We will not be returning. Pros: ambiance, service Cons: expensive, bad food more
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Romantico! 12/13/2002

I was new to Houston last year and a friend of mine put me on to this wonderful Houston institution! Romantic atmosphere, great food and wines, appetizers and free italian bread before dinner make Cavatore's one of my favorites! Try the grilled onion suppa for a taste treat: at $4.95 a bowl, a little pricey, but worth the cost! more
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Enjoy Authentic Italian Cuisine in a Casual Atmosphere in Houston

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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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