Ristorante Cavour at the Hotel Granduca

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Address:
1080 Uptown Park Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056

Neighborhood:
Galleria / Uptown

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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Ristorante Cavour at the Hotel Granduca Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.granducahouston.com
Phone: (713) 418-1000
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 10:30am, Saturday - Sunday: 7:00am - 11:00am
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm;
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm;
Brunch: Sunday Only: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Afternoon Tea daily by reservation only : 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: With flexibility and charm, Hotel Granduca's private event rooms offer many gracious options for hosting special events for all occasions in Houston. Located on the hotel's ground floor, the function and gathering rooms are tucked away from the lobby and other areas of activity - giving them a more private, elegant and cohesive feel.

We provide a complete array of flexible and creative solutions to your function, space, hosting, catering, technology and entertainment needs.

From an elegant salon and boardroom overlooking the lush garden and pristine pool, to your very own Private Suite, we provide unique options for all of your social needs. Whether you are hosting a bridal shower, anniversary party, intimate dinner, or office holiday party, Hotel Granduca has the variety of function facilities and an impression-setting approach that will make your Houston social activities memorable.
Private Party Contact: Jeremie Heng (713) 418-1104
Entertainment: Light Jazz Thursday, Piano Friday and Saturday evenings. Jazz Sunday Brunch

Getting there

Cross Street: Post Oak Blvd.
Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: On-site complimentary valet parking available.

A word from Ristorante Cavour at the Hotel Granduca

Elegant, Intimate, Authentic; Ristorante Cavour

Recognized as one of Houston's Best Italian Restaurants, Ristorante Cavour features authentic Northern Italian cuisine amid a beautiful and serene setting accented with Murano chandeliers. Savor traditional Italian favorites alongside… seasonal house specialties with selections to indulge the most discriminating palate. Experience our premier wine cellar, featuring hundreds of vintages hand-selected from around the world.

From important business lunches to memorable special occasion dinners, Ristorante Cavour offers guests an impeccable dining experience in an intimate and elegant ambiance. Ristorante Cavour is the setting for one of Houston's "Best Brunches" and offers a traditional Afternoon Tea or signature Granduca Tea throughout the year.

Hotel GRANDUCA is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.
Recommended by Condé Nast Johansens.Continued

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"Before this dinner, I have only gone to this restaurant for Sunday brunch and liked it. But the dinner was totally disappointed. The service was lousy. We have to ask the hostess to fetch our server several times to get what we wanted. The only one who was attentive is the guy who kept on refilling our glasses because they charged $7 a bottle. The food is mediocre. My friend who had the fish complained about the temperature of the food is off. The manager (I assumed) said maybe the food got cold because of the distance the food had to be brought out from the kitchen to us. Overall I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. I felt bad because I picked this restaurant and for the price we paid, definitely not worth it."
Dined on 6/20/2014
"What fine dining should be and Ristorante Cavor does it superbly!"
Dined on 6/19/2014
"The restaurant was very nice, The service was outstanding and the food, the food was very well prepared and all the food was very fresh. The flower delivery I had set up was also fery nice, beautiful flowers and they were on the table when we arrived. The piano bar was nice,soft music and nice surroundings."
Dined on 6/13/2014
"Classy and elegant with excellent service and a superb wine list. This was a wonderful experience--don't overlook it just because it is in a hotel."
Dined on 6/7/2014
"Wonderful place, nice staff, great food, quiet, expensive, and elegant, a must try for foodies."
Dined on 5/30/2014
"Our typical spot for a special occassion. Great food of course but the service is outstanding. They will make it a point to ensure they fulfill every request...and with a smile!! Not seen very often anymore."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"This is a great, quiet place for a business lunch or a nice, relaxing lunch away from the frenzy of Uptown/Galleria. The high tea is lovely there as well. There is easy access in and out of the parking area, which helps when you are on a tight schedule."
Dined on 5/7/2014
"I dine at Cavour regularly and consistently have fabulous meals, wonderful service and romantic ambiance. LOVE Cavour!"
Dined on 5/6/2014
"Visited the restaurant with co-workers but have been wanting to stay in hotel for a weekend getaway with husband. Hoping it will make a great romantic setting vs. corp lunch setting. "
Dined on 4/23/2014
"This was our second time dining at Ristorante Cavour and we were not disappointed. Everything we ordered was delicious, particularly the Osso Buco. The waitstaff is probably one of the best in Houston. We will definitely be back for more."
Dined on 4/18/2014
"We went to Cavour on a last minute impulse. The elegant dining room, skilled, efficient and quiet service, the attractive scenery both inside and outside the restaurant made for a great start. The menu, while limited in the number of selections, was all attractive and the taste and presentation of the food, exquisite. The wine list is extensive and covers all areas of the world with quality selections. The ability to talk to your dinner companion without yelling was such a delightful change from many of our more prominent restaurants in Houston that we will be back to thsi place, and often."
Dined on 4/8/2014
"We have eaten at Cavour about 10 or 15 times. It is usually quiet enough to permit conversation. The service is prompt and attentive, but a little unsophisticated. Sadly, the food has become mediocre. I had gnocchi that was too big and too soft, although reasonably flavored. Branzino, a delicate fish, was overpowered by a strong tomato sauce such as one would expect from Olive Garden. I don't think we will return, despite the relatively pleasant ambiance."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"I needed a special, unique location for my 15th anniversary dinner. After reading numerous reviews of this restaurant, I booked a 6:30pm Saturday time slot. Being an anniversary dinner, I was hoping for a quiet and romantic experience. That's exactly what I received! The ambiance was beautiful and quaint. The service was absolutely top notch. They made us feel like we were the only diners in the restaurant (which we were for a while). The vast variety of food was all prepared perfectly, and the portions were great for a multi-course seating. The wine, which was recommended and not on the menu, was a delight. I can honestly say that Ristorante Cavour helped make my anniversary a huge success. I will be returning!!!!"
Dined on 4/5/2014
"unexpected gem in a luxury hotel, I always assumed it was just a hotel restaurant. what a great surprise when we discovered a great menu and incredible service. I am glad we made reservations because our out of town friends were staying at the hotel: now we have a new favorite Italian restaurant that we will visit many times."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"4 couples dined there Saturday night, all ordering different cocktails, starters, entrees, wine, desserts, etc. Rather than ask for 4 separate checks, we said just add it all up, and we would each pay 1/4. 45 minutes later, we inquired about the check, and were told they were still working on it. When it arrived, there were 4 receipts, each over 24" long, with every item appearing 4 times at 1/16th of the value. I don't know how they made it so difficult! My advice: just ask for separate checks and don't try to make it easy. The food was great."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"My wife and I dined early on a Saturday night and had a very pleasant experience. We were greeted by name at the door and had a nice table by the window. This was our first visit and we were pleasantly surprised as we didn't know much about the restaurant, but it seemed to have a good reputation overall...and we found that to be valid. The food was very good. I especially liked my mushroom gnocchi! It was a very intimate setting. The waitstaff were attentive without hovering. It was pricy but that was expected and overall we felt we got a good value. We also stayed the night at the hotel which was also very nice with a lot of Italian character and unexpected in the midst of a busy metropolitan area."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"excellent restaurant with very good staff and a great wine list"
Dined on 3/10/2014
"The service was poor to the point of non existance and being seated near fussy infants did not help. They seemed more interested in selling their imported bottled water (their bottled water menu was offered twice) than the fact that the food did not come out correctly (near rare insted of medium) and nobody even asked how the food was. This was a major dissapointment."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"This was my third time having Brunch here. And, each time has been a WONDERFUL experience! Everything from the very pleasant wait staff, the vast selection of Brunch items, to the beautiful setting in Hotel Granduca is exceptional! You will not be disappointed. I can't wait to go again!!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We keep coming back for more ...it is so nice to be able to hold conversations without having to scream, and at the same time enjoy great food. This place is sophisticated at every level. We tried the new Branzino and loved it! And the Chef suggested we try the Panna Cotta dessert: absolutely divine ! Another lovely experience."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Very fine northern Italian dining. Service is outstanding and the space is small yet cozy, very Old World feel."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"A truly fine dining experience . The menu is wide-ranging, the wine list superb and the service was excellent."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Best food, service and ambience I have experienced in Houston in a very long time. There is of course a price to pay for this as it is a very expensive restaurant."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"The staff consistently goes above and beyond to make yours a wonderful, and personal dining experience. You are welcomed and greeted by name throughout your visit; and they always have great recommendations if you are unsure of your meal or wine selection (though we've never had a bad meal here!)."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Your restaurant gets better every time I visit. I am a big fan of Cavour because it is a quite, relaxed atmosphere with amazing food and service. The hot and loud spots are not for me. This place is a gem. New item on the menu that is now my favorite: salmon with quinoa salad. I'll be back for it again."
Dined on 1/13/2014
"This was our first time visiting this restaurant. We were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and it was the best selection I made by opting for Cavour. Remarkable and friendly service, great food, quick service. I even requested to be sitted in a table that would not interfere with any of the other patrons as we were with our daughter and they catered to us greatly. Definitely coming back and one of our favorites. Thanks to Anita, Diana, Brian, and Nancy as they made this experience a wonderful one."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"A perfect evening. It was my 60th birthday and also our wedding anniversary. They had set a special table with flowers and candles in a area by ourselves. We had a drink in the quiet bar/lounge area with a fantastic piano player and then went to our table. Service was good, food was good, they made a special cake for desert. We then retired to the patio and had a nice cigar under a gas heater. A perfect night."
Dined on 1/1/2014
"The chef prepared a wonderful NYE dinner, and the service was excellent. This is one of the best places to eat in a city full of excellent dining. There is no quieter, more romantic, more comfortable place for high quality cuisine."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"My wife and I were looking for a romantic, quiet, quaint restaurant with good food and a relaxed atmosphere. We were not disappointed. The wine list was extensive with a range of prices and the food and service were excellent. The restaurant follows the European tradition of providing a table for the night. Once we completed our dessert, the server provided the bill, at our request, and asked us to enjoy the rest of our stay. This is a great choice for a romantic dinner where it's possible to talk without shouting and there is no hurry to finish the meal. The menu focuses on quality, not quantity of choices, and prices are moderately expensive. We paid around $200 for a bottle of wine, two entrees and starters, and a shared dessert."
Dined on 12/26/2013
"Ristorante Couvour has always been a nice and special destination for my wife and I and on occasions, with friends. Always enjoyable. Make sure to have a drink at the bar first... very refined and very cozy. The staff are always attentive and friendly. We went on Christmas day; RC had offered a special dinner for Christmas Eve and Christmas. Usually my wife makes a wonderful dinner fit for a Rockwell painting... but this year, we decided to go out for Christmas dinner. First thing: I had to thank each and every valet, doorman, hotel entry desk personnel, hostess, wait staff and server for being there on Christmas day. Greatly appreciated! That they were there for our Christmas day was wonderful. Second thing: The meal was perfect."
Dined on 12/25/2013
"We have been here on 3 different special occasions, one of which was Christmas day, last. The buffet was superb. Desserts could have been better, perhaps, but overall excellent in variety and quality. There was some slight inattentiveness in regard to water, coffee, etc. The ambiance was the reason I selected this for our Christmas dinner - the quietness - and of course the food. It removes itself from the "sittings" that occur with major hotel's, even places like the Houstonian, which is crowd focused. Hotel Granduca is not crowd focused, but individually focused, to present the best atmosphere possible in their setting."
Dined on 12/25/2013
"Wines by the glass were not particularly good...a sweet cab? Some of the salad tasted old. Branzino fish was bland. Husband's filet mignon was very good. Parmigianno Reggiano should have been at room temperature. Has the chef changed...not as top notch as it used to be."
Dined on 12/24/2013
"My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Ristorante Cavour and enjoyed every morsel of food. The appetizer we ordered was the Gran Piatto Del Granduca which consists of a half dozen seasonal oysters, gulf shrimp, king crab leg and blue prawn with avocado ceviche which serves two. Loved the quality of this seafood! My husband ordered the veal chop which was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. I ordered the Lasagna tre Formaggio made with handmade pasta. The tomato sauce was fresh and light with pieces of fresh tomato and herbs. Dessert was profiteroles with pistachio gelato and drizzled with chocolate. Nothing was oversalted and was made with fresh products. Loved the imported Italian decor. Beautiful and a must try!!!"
Dined on 12/21/2013
"My wife and I have been having brunch here about once every month or two for the past few years. It is our favorite Sunday brunch in all of Houston. They offer a wonderful variety of food at the buffet tables. The staff provides five star plus service by being VERY professional, courteous, and friendly. The complimentary Mimosa, and Sangrias just add to the overall great experience. We will keep this jewel on our favorites list for many years to come."
Dined on 12/15/2013
"Ristorante Cavour is a favorite spot for our annual holiday lunch. The ambience, holiday decor and excellent food all combined to make a very enjoyable experience. Plus, the atmosphere is calm and we never feel rushed until it's time to head out again."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"This restaurant is consistently fabulous. I've eaten here a million times and it's always always always fabulous!"
Dined on 12/3/2013
"THE if not the Best Kept Secret in Houston for Sunday Brunch!!"
Dined on 12/1/2013
"All in all, it was a nice day--even though the food didn't meet our expectations. Very ambitious menu, lots of choices, something for everyone. The service was exceptional and the hotel provides such a luxurious setting. I'd certainly visit the restaurant again."
Dined on 11/28/2013
"I rarely write a review as I travel and usually with an expense account. In essence this means that I pretty much know what I'm getting into before I dive in. EXCEPT with mom and pops... Well, this is exactly that, a mom and pop but done to the nines. The pasta (at least the lasagna and ravioli was fresh, aka made daily by the chef)... Yep, you heard it here, go for the pasta! Of course they had meat dishes (a restaurant won't survive in meattown USA without them), however I implore you to try their pasta. Houston has a dearth of "real" Italian spots that pride themselves on homemade pasta, alas we have found one. Yeehaw, and sooiiiieeeee! BTW - the atmosphere, staff and wine list were also very good. Happy food-ing!"
Dined on 11/26/2013
"If I wanted to impress a client or a special someone, this would be a top choice for elegant ambiance and fabulous customer service!"
Dined on 11/17/2013

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