Birraporetti's - Theater District

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   Seller

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall1food3service1ambience3

   The food was mediocre. The service was terrible. So slow. Our server had too many tables to manage. It wasn’t her fault. We had theater tickets and had to leave. We never got offered dessert and had to go to the hostess station and tell them we needed to pay so we could leave. It took forever for server to come to our table for drink orders and then had to wait forever for drinks to arrive. Way overpriced for quality of food.
   

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   DMiranda

   Houston

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   For this type of restaurant I would have expected some bread and butter. Server was fine, just seemed overwhelmed at times. Maybe they were understaffed? We asked for the bill to be splint into 2, after paying and leaving I realized we never actually received the bill, just the card vouchers for signature. I like the opportunity to verify what I'm paying for. It took longer than expected to get our main course after the salads. Otherwise our meals were all good. We didn't have time for dessert.
   

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   GoNavy64

   Houston

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   First time back in years - went Friday before the ballet (and used $25 gift card earned as a season subscriber). Asked for a quiet table in the back and the host gave us the option of two even though it was busy. Great service and food with a killer bottle of old vine zin!
   

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   MikeJ

   Houston

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Enjoyed the meal and the service. Next time we will know that the pizza is an entree to share.
   

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   DanaW

   Denver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience5

   White fish and salmon entrees were ordered; they were a bit dry and not seasoned. I really like that we don’t hear conversations from the tables next to us. I’ve been here before and ordered a pasta dish and it was delish!!
   

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   Johnny

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience3

   Chicken parm was over cooked and chewy. Plus the breading was kind of gross. The fettuccine Alfredo was good. We ordered cheese bread as an appetizer and we did not get it until after we finished our entrees. It was ordered before anything else. And we were double charged for the bread.
   

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   Beuller

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   This place is gross. The food was on par with noodles prepared in any college door with lack luster flavor. The eggplant Parmesans only flavor was salt and nothing else. The decor was original 1990s and not in a good way.
   

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   DonnaB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Food was excellent. Very flavorful and arrived in reasonable time. Service was friendly and efficient. Make a reservation when you go. It makes for a much better experience
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Folks were very, very nice but it wasn’t the spectacular and unique place we remember. Food was okay but overpriced. We were excited to have dinner at Birraporettis but left thinking we’ll try somewhere else next time.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best service and great entertainment! WE WILL be back!
    

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    Crittle

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We love to go here before a show. The service was incredible and love the old school feel. Our food was delicious and although we were too full for dessert highly recommend trying some as it looked delicious.
    

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    Alexandria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Enjoyed the dinner. The staff was extremely nice.
    

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    CarolC

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4

    We dined here before going to see a show, and the service was very attentive and the food served promptly. We owed weed the chicken piccata (very good) and the grilled salmon. I would have given a higher rating for the food but the garlic in my linguini was burned and the salmon slightly over cooked. We were also celebrating a birthday, and they brought out a complimentary dessert with a candle. The band was just starting up and played a few Blues songs… which we could have stayed. Overall , great experience and will be back to listen to the band, for sure.
    

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    EllenG

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Our 2 pasta entrees were very good, though a little bland. The house salad was very good, though the plate was small for the serving! The chocolate chip cheesecake was excellent, and a very generous serving!
    

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    SheilaB

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First visit, won’t be the last. Our server, Paco, was attentive but didn’t hover. We ordered from the Curtain Call menu and everything was outstanding. I had ceasar salad, chicken marsala, and creme broulee, my husband had house salad, filet with grilled shrimp, and chocolate mousse. Steak cooked to a perfect rare.
    

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    JoyceS

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    I was able to get a reservation one day before, so helpful. Had spaghetti and meatballs, salad and garlic bread. The meatballs were very good. Garlic bread had no garlic…it was Nice crispy buttery toasted French bread. Wondered if this was on purpose, so I wouldn’t have garlic breath at the theater? Also, I had to ask for Parmesan cheese for my spaghetti, then she brought out a shaker of preground cheese….a little bit of fresh grated parm cheese would have put a very good plate of spaghetti and meatballs over the top…the host and hostess were friendly and seated us quickly, our server was excellent, we had a very nice table for two at the window, our food came quickly….which I was concerned about with opera tickets….I would definitely go back, as it was 95% great experience and very close to Jones Hall.
    

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    SusanK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    I had my two granddaughters with me to go to the Michael W. Smith concert and it would have been nice to have had a menu that would have allowed them to order something that would have been a smaller portion. Neither of them were able to eat even close to the amount of food they were served. No child menu was offered. They are 9 and 11. Thanks,
    

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    coffeelover

    Houston

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We had dinner here before we went to the symphony. The drinks were good especially the old-fashioned. The pasta poretti was yummy. I'd order that again.
    

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    AlleyFan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food and ambiance - loved the live singing! I had a reservation and was seated immediately upon arrival (5 min early!) The seating is a little tight and close to the other parties.
    

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    Tammies

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    We felt bad for the server because he had way to many tables to take care of. Someone at the next table went a got the manager. She came to help with drinks. We ordered mix drinks that were all melted by the time we got them. We made reservations and arrived early but were seated right away which was nice. I do think that people with reservations always get seated around the corner on a deck...at least its been that way for us. It would be nice to be seated out in the main dining area where the musician is.
    

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    Ashley

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3

    We were seated immediately which was great, but the server rushed us on ordering drinks and food. We ordered our salad and entree and the entree came almost 2 minutes after our salad was delivered. The salad was decent but the entree was absolutely awful. We ordered the crab cakes and fettuccine. The fettuccine and Alfredo had absolutely no taste, the noodles were dyed green- no spinach taste at all. The crab cake had shells inside and was just overall mushy. It took us 20 minutes from walking in to finishing our meal because it came so quick but then took 45 minutes to get our bill. We obit came because we had tickets to the Alley- we will not be returning. We use to be frequent patrons but the quality of food and service has declined so much over the years. We even heard our waiter say that another waiter quit mid shift so he was busy taking on those tables.
    

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    ChristyR

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Maybe the least impressive brunch buffet I have ever seen. For $40 per adult, you would expect food in every tray and a variety of options. Half of the options were empty the entire time we were there. My husband was so disappointed, he did not eat. I love this restaurant and was so surprised and disappointed.
    

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    Lenazikaaaaaaaa

    Houston

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Restaurant was occupied till 7 pm. I think it’s very popular. They found small table for us eventually. Service was excellent and food was delicious. Cocktails were good too. Tnanks
    

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    DeborahD

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great place to get dinner prior to any other plans in the general area!
    

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    HouWho

    Houston

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Birraporetti's is always dependable, and tonight was exceptional. Chicken Piccata and Veal Piccata were both very well prepared and the accompanying Fettuccine Alfredo was even better than usual.
    

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    Steincat04

    Houston

    84 reviews

    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Crowded before the show. Service is hit or miss. Very busy right around 7pm before the shows nearby.
    

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    Pablo

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3

    Waiter was extremely rushed. Drinks and meal took a long time to be served. Food was generally not good. Salad served last and dressing was not “on the side” as we requested.
    

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    PamelaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Service was slow and not attentive to our order. Forgot the shrimp on the salad and late with salad dressing. Took forever to get the check.
    

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    DBaker

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love Birraporetti's. We always choose this restaurant when attending the Symphony. We make reservations a couple of weeks in advance, and they are faithful to give us a table on time. Our food is good, and the servers very pleasant. We would come for dinner more often if we didn't have to pay for parking.
    

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    JoanneC

    Houston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    Appetizer and salad were ok. Entre of shrimp scampi was tasteless shrimp in some sort of goopy noodles. It wasn’t butter and it wasn’t olive oil. I never did figure out what it was. Staff was nice but badly in need of training.
    

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    BrianS

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    So convenient -So good!! Love being able to walk across the street to the Wortham. Make reservations ahead of time! You’ll be glad you did!
    

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    Mominhouston

    Tahoe

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a really good dinner before going to the Alley Theater. I always judge a restaurant by the freshness of their salad - it was super crisp and fresh! The pork chops were wonderful and the service was great!
    

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    7:30 reservation, restaurant was empty. Took 9 min until anyone came over. Server Jennifer was very nice. Cocktails were mediocre. Bruschetta was quite good. Caprese salad was underwhelming. Eggplant parm came w no parm but was not bad. Dessert was chocolate chip cheese cake and seemed like it was from Costco.
    

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    AnneB

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Food as good as always but service was slow and spotty for the first time.
    

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    DanaH

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    Food always good. Level of service, and wait was too long. Especially for having a reservation. This is the only time we’ve had a subpar experience.
    

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    DianeT

    Houston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had the DelMar special which included lobster ravioli, shrimp and crab cake. It was absolutely amazing. One of the best meals, to date, we have had at Birraporetti's. Service was excellent.
    

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    JayJay85

    Houston

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    Unfortunately we did not have a good experience. We had reservations for 4 and were sat at a table right next to the entry door. The AC was entirely too cold and we literally froze the entire time. The waiter was flustered from the moment he arrived and talked alot, but was not attentive to our needs. We complained many times about the AC and were told that there was nothing that could be done because the building was old. We ordered salads that didn't arrive until we were almost done with our entrees. Just a bad experience overall.
    

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    Eric

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and we appreciate it! We enjoyed the live music from the black man playing saxophone! He was very engaged! The food was delicious. Liked the spinach fettuccine a lot. Spinach dip and chips was great too. We planned to return this location.
    

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    John

    Atlanta Metro

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time at Birraporetti’s. Went for dinner before a concert at Jones Hall. We were seated on time. Service was a bit slow but it was during the pre-show rush and the entire staff handled it well. Food was excellent and arrived at the table hot and delicious. And our server was very attentive. Would definitely go back next time we are in Houston.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Drinks & dinner were fantastic! My bestie & I both forgot our jackets & had tickets to To Kill A Mockingbird - we live out of town- I called the restaurant twice- before & after the show about the jackets & they were so accommodating ! We got there just at 11pm & we’re met with kindness and true service. As always - we will be back !!
    

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