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Riondo's Ristorante, Galveston, TX

Riondo's Ristorante

4.7
4.7
1177 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX 77550

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Riondo's serves a casual lunch and upscale dinner with unmatched hospitality on the strand in Galveston. Riondo's also provides a private banquet room for rehearsal dinners, small weddings and all your special occasion needs. Chef Rico provides housemade pastas, mozzarella cheese, artisan breads and Gulf Coast Fresh Seafood, and local farm to market produce. Located in the historical Strand District in Galveston, come enjoy a romantic night at Riondos.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (409) 621-9595
  • Website
    http://www.riondos.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rico Caminos
  • Catering
    Custom menus created by Chef Rico
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Riondo's Ristorante can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Location
    2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX 77550
  • Neighborhood
    Galveston
  • Cross street
    24th
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available at the Tremont House located one block away, or there is $5 parking located across from the railroad museum on 25th Street
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Riondo's Ristorante's menu was last updated on 12/30/2023.

Daily Drink Specials

Come & enjoy drink specials between Wednesday - Sunday, 3pm - 6pm in the Bar, on the Tile or on the Patio

  • Wine Down Wednesday$5.00

    Any Wine by the Glass

    • Thirsty Thursdays$3.00

      Specialty Beers

      • Whiskey Fridays$15.00

        Any Whiskey, Scotch flight

        • Scrappy Saturdays$8.00

          "Scrappy's" Cocktails

          • Tropical Sundays$8.00

            Rum & Tequila Drinks

            Main

            Wed - Sun 3 PM - 6PM

            • Wells$3.00

              • Domestic Beer$2.00

                • Imported / Special Beer$3.00

                  • $2 Off Wine by the Glass

                    • Martinis$5.00

                      Cosmo, Sour Apple, Bellinitini, Mexitini, Manhattan, Lemon Drop

                      Happy Hour $7 Apps

                      Enjoy $7 Appetizers. Wednesday - Sunday, 3pm - 6pm in the Bar, on the Tile or on the Patio

                      • Chicken Pram Skewers

                        • Bruschetta

                          • Baby Caprese

                            • Mini (1 Topping) Pizzetta

                              • Fried Ravioli

                                • Riondo's Meatballs

                                  • Fried "Riondo Mozz"

                                    • Fried Calamari

                                      • Fruit & Cheese Plate

                                        • Fried Zucchini

                                          • Spinach Gnocchi w/ Prosciutto

                                            Last updated: August 29, 2023

                                            What 1,177 people are saying

                                            Riondo's Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                            4.7
                                            4.7 based on recent ratings
                                            • 4.7Food
                                            • 4.6Service
                                            • 4.7Ambience
                                            • 4.5Value

                                            Noise • Moderate

                                            Loved For

                                            • Galveston

                                              Best Overall

                                            • Galveston

                                              Best Food

                                            • Galveston

                                              Best Ambiance

                                            • Galveston

                                              Best Value

                                            • Galveston

                                              Great for brunch

                                            • Galveston

                                              Healthy

                                            • Galveston

                                              Hot spot

                                            • Galveston

                                              Neighborhood gem

                                            • Galveston

                                              Great for fine wines

                                            • Galveston

                                              Great for outdoor dining

                                            • Galveston

                                              Romantic

                                            • Galveston

                                              Good for special occasions

                                            • Galveston

                                              Lively

                                            Review summary

                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                            Riondo's Ristorante is a beloved Italian gem in Galveston, celebrated for its "sensational" food and "welcoming and attentive" service. Patrons praise the "outstanding" cocktails and "impeccable" dinner service. The romantic ambiance with outdoor seating offers a perfect spot for people-watching. "Highly recommended" for any occasion.

                                            1,177 Reviews

                                            1. Mike VIP

                                              San Francisco16 reviews

                                              2.0

                                              Dined on May 2, 2025

                                              1. Overall 2
                                              2. Food 3
                                              3. Service 1
                                              4. Ambience 3
                                              Very busy and very slow service Waiter didn’t tell us what was happening took 2hours in/out Too long

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                                            2. MaryAnne

                                              Houston54 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on April 25, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Great italiian restaurant on the strand. We always make it a stop when we go down there. Fresh delicious food and frienly service always. Make sure to order the bread with the Prosciutto di Parma Bread! You will come back just for that!

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                                            3. Manny

                                              Houston11 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on April 24, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 4
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Service was very attentive and the ambience was wonderful. We shall return.

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                                            4. David VIP

                                              Phoenix92 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on April 22, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Really fine spot. We got there around happy hour and our two cocktails were outstanding. Hats off to the mixologist Brad. Our food and service matched the drinks. Octopus appetizer with rice was excellent. We also had the Sicilian eggplant tower and veal saltimbocca, both very high quality. Server from Phoenix was also top notch. Highly recommended.

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                                            5. Kevin VIP

                                              Houston34 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on April 20, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Everything was amazing!!! Great service and unbelievable food!!!

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                                            6. John

                                              Houston2 reviews

                                              3.0

                                              Dined on April 20, 2025

                                              1. Overall 3
                                              2. Food 2
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              I was very disappointed with their brunch. The omelette was overcooked, dry and cold. The cheese was stiff and not gooey as expected. It must have been waiting to be picked up for a long time. The Italian sausage that came with both of our selections was also overcooked, a little crispy and had a lot of grizzle. All over, not a great experience.

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                                            7. Donna VIP

                                              Houston4 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on April 20, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Met with friends in the bar area. Bradley took excellent care of us! Food was great as always. If you’ve never been to Riondo’s you owe it to yourself to go there. Excellent experience and excellent food. Chef Rico and crew always do a wonderful job!

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                                            8. Robin

                                              Houston2 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on April 20, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              We always love Riondo’s!! It’s never been anything but a wonderful experience. Sunday Brunch is fantastic!!!

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                                            9. AmateurFoodCritic VIP

                                              Houston100 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on April 19, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Great restaurant. Delicious food, atmosphere and service. Very inviting room with historic feel. Very clean and fresh with romantic but welcoming for all appearance. Highly recommend.

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                                            10. Linda VIP

                                              New York City11 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on April 10, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 4
                                              3. Service 4
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Our favorite place on the island. Beautiful building, great location, tables outside perfect for people watching.

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                                            FAQs

                                            Riondo's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 621-9595.

                                            Riondo's Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1177 OpenTable diners.

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                                            2. United States
                                            3. Houston
                                            4. Galveston
                                            5. Galveston

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                                            This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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                                            2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX 77550

                                            Dining areas

                                            Additional information

                                            • Cross street
                                              24th
                                            • Neighborhood
                                              Galveston
                                            • Hours of operation
                                              Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                            • Price
                                              $30 and under
                                            • Cuisines
                                              Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
                                            • Dining style
                                              Casual Elegant
                                            • Dress code
                                              Resort Casual
                                            • Parking details
                                              Valet parking available at the Tremont House located one block away, or there is $5 parking located across from the railroad museum on 25th Street
                                            • Payment options
                                              AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                            • Executive chef
                                              Rico Caminos
                                            • Entertainment
                                              None
                                            • Additional
                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                            • Website
                                              http://www.riondos.com/
                                            • Phone number
                                              (409) 621-9595
                                            • Catering
                                              Custom menus created by Chef Rico
                                            • Private party facilities
                                              Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Riondo's Ristorante can accommodate all your special event needs.
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