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Address:
700 S. Durham St
Houston, TX 77007

Neighborhood:
Heights/Washington

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Cuisine:
Tapas / Small Plates

Price: $30 and under

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Convivio Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.conviviohouston.com
Email: conviviorestaurant@aol.com
Phone: (832) 360-1750
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner: Friday and Saturday: 5:00 - 11:00 pm Lounge: Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 5:00pm - midnight
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Executive Chef: Emilio Chavez
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Convivio offers catering on-site or off-site for any occasion! We can provide any level of service from a seated dinner with staff and rentals to a family-style delivery, or anything in between. Our Event Planner, Marta Vina, will work with Chef Emilio Chavez to propose the best menu for your event and budget. If needed, we can also coordinate the rental of tables, chairs, glassware, tents or anything else you may need for your event. Give us a call or email today to start planning your party! Ask for Marta Vina.
Private Party Facilities: Convivio offers an adjacent area for more intimate parties and groups. We planned Convivio so this area feels intimate and exclusive, but not separated or alienated from the whole restaurant scene.

Getting there

Cross Street: Floyd
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Private lot is available, Valet parking offered. Street parking is also available on Floyd Street.

A word from Convivio

A Spanish heaven tucked into one of the most popular & historical areas of Houston, (Heights/Washington Corridor) Convivio (tapas+bar+lounge) is a modern Spanish escape from the ordinary. Let the creative menu and knowledgeable staff be your guide through a Spanish-style culinary adventure.… Wine also plays a starring role when dining at Convivio. Together, food and wine allow us to celebrate nature’s bounty in a manner that entices all the senses. Our wine list is thoughtfully selected and exhibits our owner’s impeccable taste for all things edible. Continued

Convivio

3.9

49 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups

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57 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

57 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

good for groups(35)
fit for foodies(26)
neighborhood gem(17)

notable wine list(16)
hot spot(15)
special occasion(15)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (57)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Would recommend to a friend

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good food and nice wine selection. Could get pretty noisy but was cosy for romance too. A little bit of Europe in Houston! Would recommend to friends."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food at Convivio is great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2010

Dined on 04/04/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food at Convivio is great and service is even better. Very quiet place you can enjoy great Tapas"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2010

Special Features: hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Beautifull lay out, great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Beautifull lay out, great Patio, outstanding food and friendly & professional staff. Their "JLT"- Spanish Jamon, lettuce and tomato is a must!! and their Tres leches is the best in town. This restaurant has recently start serving lunch so it is not crowded yet and it has lots of parking."

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very Good, Again

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I have dined at Convivio several times. The service has always been friendly, helpful and efficient. All our selections were delivered timely, at the correct temperature and delicious. The sangria was a great compliment to the food and added a fresh citris delight in between dishes. I will be back!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Brilliant...try it!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2005

Dined on 03/20/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A find. Superb service & tapas menu. Washington/Heights is saturated with Mexican & some Italian. This is *DIFFERENT*.

If you've never done tapas, it's fun. Order 3 or 4 per person and share. My favorite--by far--among other chorizo tapas, was croquetas de chorizo. Wish I'd ordered 2 servings!

For dessert, Chocolate Impossible was AWESOME.

My wife had a marzipan sorbeto. Great by itself...but even better when we put a couple spoonfuls in her cappucino. I think they should put it on the menu!

Great wine list featuring many Spanish wines, and our knowledgeable waiter guided us to a great choice we'd not have found on our own. Also have several reasonably priced ports on the dessert menu.

We'll be back."

Dined on 03/20/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went on a Wednesday evening

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/07/2012

2007

Dined on 03/07/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We went on a Wednesday evening and the place was empty, but it was beautiful and the food and service were great."

Dined on 03/07/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Can't really give a review

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2008

Dined on 03/03/2012

2008

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Can't really give a review except to say that Convivio denied that I made a reservation. So we went to Kam's instead."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Some dishes were very good,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2012

2005

Dined on 03/01/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Some dishes were very good, especially the octopus and the foie gras. The majority of them were good but not great. No bad dishes, however."

Dined on 03/01/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Real Spanish food and good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Real Spanish food and good quality. THey serve small portions comparing to real tapas from Spain. A bit pricey, but again, it is the only place I have found that serves real Spanish dishes."

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I think this restaurant has

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2012

2007

Dined on 02/22/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I think this restaurant has received some bad reviews but I think people should try it again. We had the chef's tapas selection, which there were at least 8 different tapas. We all (4 of us) thought the selection was great."