Ponzo's
Ponzo's is a straightforward eatery that specializes in pizza, serving every day but Monday for lunch and dinner. Specialty pies include Ponzo's deluxe, the garden pizza or the freedom pizza--a white pie with fresh extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes and oregano. Calzones serve two, and cold or hot Italian subs come on toasted rolls. Pasta dishes include homemade manicotti and lasagna. Finish your meal with the homemade cheesecake. Catering is available for corporate events. Attire is casual and entrees range in price from about $13 to $20, as of 2009.
Ponzo's
2515 Bagby St.
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-2426
ponzos.com
Damian's Cucina Italian
Damian's Cucina Italian is an inviting "old-world" Southern Italian eatery located in midtown. Appetizers include antipasto misto and calamari fritti. Complement your meal with selections from the extensive wine list or signature cocktails. Entrees consist of dishes like spaghetti carrettieri and eggplant parmigiana, ranging in price from about $13 to $39. A "Chef's Table" dinner of six courses is available in the private dining room. Lunch is served weekdays and dinner is offered every evening (closed Sundays). Take advantage of the free shuttle service to the theater district. Attire is upscale casual and the Memorial Park Golf Course is approximately 3 1/2 miles away.
Damian's Cucina Italian
3011 Smith St.
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 522-0439
damians.com
Quattro Restaurant
Quattro Restaurant, in the Four Seasons hotel, is an "enoteca-inspired" eatery that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner of traditional Italian fare; seven days a week. Appetizers include black and white calamari, garlic tiger shrimp and lemon risotto. Entrees consist of dishes like grilled lamb tenderloin, citrus pesto and filetto di Manzo (prices are unlisted). You can pair your meal with any of 50 wines by the glass. Four private dining rooms can accommodate up to 25 people each. Valet parking is offered at Sunday brunch. Attire is smart casual and the Gus Wortham Park Golf Course is just under 4 miles away.
Quattro Restaurant
1300 Lamar St.
Houston, TX 77010
(713) 276-4700
fourseasons.com/houston/dining.html
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