Best Authentic Restaurants in Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing

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A photo of Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Memorial restaurant

1. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Memorial

4.8

Exceptional(1354)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Westside

Booked 54 times today

Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Memorial is a genuine Tex-Mex restaurant inspired by family traditions. The reviews highlight the 'delicious food', 'great atmosphere', and 'excellent service'. The restaurant's unique dishes like 'wood-fired Texas quail', 'jalapeño rellanos', and 'family-style parrilladas' showcase the rich flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine. The restaurant's dedication to using homemade ingredients like 'hand-grind[ing] our own sausage' and 'roasting chilies and tomatoes' further underscores its authenticity.

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2. Fratelli's Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(1081)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Spring Branch

Booked 6 times today

Fratelli's Ristorante is the real deal when it comes to Italian cuisine. The chefs have over 25 years of experience, and they serve homemade pastas, seafood, and fine meats that have been consistently praised by customers. As one reviewer puts it, 'The restaurant reminds you of Italy!!'. It's not just the food that's authentic, the place itself has a rich history, dating back to the 1940s. And if you're looking for an authentic Italian atmosphere, Fratelli's has got you covered with its full service bar and spacious patio.

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3. Rumi's Kitchen - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(1060)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Persian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 118 times today

The premier destination for Persian Cuisine in Uptown Houston.

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4. Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston

4.5

Awesome(945)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Westside

Booked 60 times today

*Please note- reservations are only accepted via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant directly*Lombardi Cucina Italiana is a celebration of authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch. The menu features a large selection "fatto a Mano" pastas as well as an extensive array of fresh fish, meats and produce. The curated beverage program has a vast selection of worldly wines and handcrafted signature cocktails. Our forward thinking cocktail menu uses innovative ingredients from the kitchen, such as prosciutto, rosemary and amarene. The wine list will represent all main wine regions of the world, with a primary focus on the Italian Peninsula, Lombardi Cucina Italiana's atmosphere will remind you of an open air villa in Italy, surrounded by olive trees, Italian marble and Venetian Chandeliers. Their luxurious bar and cocktail lounge is the perfect setting for an evening of relaxation, while listening to live entertainment.

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5. Succulent Fine Dining

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4.1

Excellent(53)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Montrose

Booked 53 times today

Succulent Fine Dining brings Napa Valley’s warm elegance to the River Oaks/Montrose area, blending seasonal West Coast flavors with Texas roots. Restaurateur Shawn Virene (a’Bouzy) and Executive Chef David Buckley present bold, ingredient-driven dishes like XO Deviled Eggs with caviar, Carrot Gnocchi, and Seared Scallops. The spacious main dining room offers a refined yet approachable atmosphere, while the immersive Chef’s Table overlooks the open kitchen. Guests can also enjoy a lush herb garden patio, a bar & lounge, a rooftop with outdoor seating, and vintage greenhouses for private dining. Located at 1180 Dunlavy with valet and garage parking. Offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and social hour. Reservations recommended.

6. Annam

4.8

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Montrose

Booked 21 times today

Annam Restaurant and Wine Bar specializes in elevated Vietnamese-inspired cuisine with a French twist | Annam restaurant looks forward to welcoming you

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7. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(1209)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 30 times today

Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room. Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, piadinas and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

8. Trattoria Sofia

4.7

Exceptional(1718)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Heights / Washington

Booked 38 times today

Located at 911 West 11th St. in Houston, Trattoria Sofia is a Berg Hospitality Group concept that serves authentic, rustic Italian food in an intimate, romantic setting. With a focus on seasonal items, fresh ingredients and market availability, the menu features classic dishes served with a new twist. The Heights hotspot features a charming dining room and covered & climate controlled terrace reminiscent of a secret garden, where guests feel as if they've been transported to Italy.

9. Musaafer

4.8

Exceptional(1273)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 57 times today

Two chefs of The Spice Route Co. were sent on this ambitious task of traveling 29 states of India; gathering stories and experiences along the way and bringing home age-old regional recipes, which have been translated into our eclectic menu. You’ll find Musaafer in Houston in the Galleria shopping complex, close to the city’s lively business district. The elegant two-story space with sweeping windows offers a luxurious and memorable dining experience. Guests are treated to unforgettable Indian cuisine, a world-class wine program and unparalleled hospitality.

10. Flora

4.8

Exceptional(989)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Montrose

Booked 55 times today

While breathtaking park views and 40+ chandeliers are enough to make anyone fall in love with this glass treehouse, this dining destination also offers a top-notch culinary experience that explores the flavors and energy of the small towns of Mexico with a Texas touch. FLORA’s contemporary approach reimagines what Mexican food can be – offering familiar flavors and iconic dishes, newly interpreted. FLORA strips away the formality of dining with a focus on clean, organic, high-quality food made with love, made by hand. The stunning brass and marble bar, teeming with tequila and mezcal, sets the tone for a lively social scene and the unparalleled outdoor terrace is the quintessential Houston outdoor dining experience. For parties of 7+ guests, please submit a private dining request. Out of respect for our chandeliers, we do not allow balloons. We ask that you celebrate your special occasions with our desserts as we do not allow outside cakes. We ask that you leave your pets at home.

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april
San Antonio •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is one of the most impressive restaurants I have ever been to! Jennifer was amazing as well as the greeter. Every other employee who helped bring our food was A+ as well! The flavors are off the charts !! Atmosphere is beautiful! This is a must visit place!
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Rumi's Kitchen - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Persian• Galleria / Uptown
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4.8
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sadiaVIP
Philadelphia County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
amazing food great ambience and even better top tier staff…love this spot will return
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Lombardi Cucina Italiana - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Westside
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4.5
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MichelleVIP
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This place is amazing. A fantastic dining experience all the way around from the food (Caesar salad, Seabass, peach dessert -I don’t eat anything with peaches and it was perfection), wine, music, decor, the staff, and our waiter (Tony). We will be back as much as possible.
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Succulent Fine DiningPrice: Expensive• Californian• Montrose
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4.1
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JaneVIP
Houston •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fabulous lunch with girlfriends. Great service, tasty food, nice ambiance.
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Fratelli's RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Spring Branch
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4.9
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Terry
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2025
Jennifer was our server as well as our the last time we were there. She is very professional and gives great service. We had the guacamole, campechana, and grilled redfish. It was delicious. We love this restaurant!
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Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - MemorialPrice: Moderate• Tex-Mex• Westside
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4.8

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