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Birraporetti's - Theater District

4.4
4.4
2422 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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One of Houston’s original restaurants, Birraporetti’s opened in 1974 with the slogan “A great Italian Restaurant…A heck of an Irish bar.” For almost 40 years, Birraporetti’s has been the place to gather on a date, celebrating with friends and family, for happy hour or before or after the theater.
We are noted for our award-winning stone oven pizzas, pastas such as lobster ravioli, & delicious main courses including hand-carved beef filet & fresh seafood. And don't leave without trying our signature Frozen Bellini’s, Irish Coffee, chocolate chip cheesecake, tiramisu, or the berries & cream.
Located in the heart of the Theater District. Steps away from the Alley Theater, Jones Hall, Hobby Center, Wortham, Houston Ballet, Bayou Music Center, Sundance Cinema & a few blocks from Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park.
Open late seven days a week. Join us for Sunday live Jazz Brunch Buffet, Live Music Mondays, or to enjoy our lunch menu for downtown business clients.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (713) 224-9494

  • Website

    http://www.birrarestaurant.com/home/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Rogelio Roman

  • Catering

    Birraporetti's caters off site events and offers all levels of catering, from a simple drop off and pick up option, all the way to a full service, fully satisfied wonderful banquet like experience!! Birraporetti's can accommodate any number of people on cater outs.

  • Private party facilities

    For almost 40 years Birraporetti’s has been the place to gather on a date, celebrating with friends and family, for happy hour, or before or after the theater.

  • Private party contact

    Jon Glieber: (855) 637-5890

  • Location

    500 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    Prairie

  • Parking details

    Parking meters available around the restaurant; meters are free after 6:00pm and all day on Sundays. There is also a parking garage that is connected to the restaurant with; entrance on Louisiana St. & Smith St.

  • Public transit

    Birraporetti's is located three blocks down from the Preston stop on the Metrorail, and there are Metro bus stops around the restaurant. Birraporetti's will also call you a cab if need be.

  • Entertainment

    Every Saturday and Sunday night, Birraporetti's features live music and entertainment into the wee hours of the night. Live jazz is also featured during Sunday brunch. Occasionally there is music during the week as well.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Calamari$11.00

    • Seafood Sampler

      Calamari, shrimp and crab cake

      • Reg.$15.00
      • Lg.$27.00

    • Caprese Salad

      Sliced tomato, red onion, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar

      • Reg.$9.00
      • Lg.$14.00

    • Stuffed Mushroom Caps

      • Reg.$8.00
      • Lg.$13.00

    • Spinach Artichoke Dip$10.00

      • Meatballs and Italian Sausage$10.00

        • Escargot$13.00

          • Bruschetta$9.00

            • Eggplant Melanzane$9.00

              • Asparagus Malka$18.00

                Parmesan crusted, topped with lump crab meat and white wine butter sauce and shaved Parmesan

                • Appetizer Cheese Pizza$9.00

                  Soups & Salads

                  • Tuscan Bean Soup$7.00

                    • Tortellini Florentine Soup$7.00

                      • Small Caesar or House Salad$5.00

                        • Grande Caesar$10.00

                          • Wedge Salad$10.00

                            • Birraporetti's Grilled Chicken Almond$13.00

                              • The Trio$13.00

                                Mixed greens with turkey, grilled chicken, bacon, provolone and mozzarella

                                • Mediterranean$13.00

                                  Fresh greens, feta cheese, sliced tomato, cucumber, red onion and olives

                                  • Beef Filet or Salmon$16.00

                                    Angus beef filet or salmon on a bed of grande caesar or large house salad

                                    Signature Sandwiches

                                    $14. Oven Toasted, served with choice of French Fries or House or Caesar Salad

                                    • Meatball or Combo

                                      • Italian Sausage with Green Peppers

                                        • Turkey / Bacon Club

                                          • Grilled Chicken Alfredo & Mushrooms

                                            • Philly Cheese Steak

                                              • The Cheeseburger

                                                Your choice of cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, feta or bleu cheese

                                                Chef's Creations

                                                • Eggplant Parmigiana$16.00

                                                  With spinach fettuccine Alfredo

                                                  • Veal or Chicken Picatta$22.00

                                                    Sauteed with white wine butter sauce, choice of pasta or garlic mashed potatoes

                                                    • Classic Grilled Chicken Alfredo$19.00

                                                      Grilled chicken breast topped with mozzarella and mushrooms served with spinach fettuccine Alfredo

                                                      • Pollo Alla Griglia$17.00

                                                        With green beans and your choice of pasta or garlic mashed potatoes

                                                        • Veal or Chicken Parmigiana$20.00

                                                          With linguini tossed in olive oil and garlic

                                                          • Pollo Poretti$17.00

                                                            Roasted chicken and herbed cheeses wrapped crepe-style with pesto or verdi sauce

                                                            • Grilled Pork Chops$25.00

                                                              With green beans and your choice of pasta or garlic mashed potatoes

                                                              • Grilled Beef Filet Hand Carved$33.00

                                                                With your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or fettuccine Alfredo

                                                                • Veal Scallopini$26.00

                                                                  With lobster ravioli

                                                                  • Grilled Beef Medallions$23.00

                                                                    With your choice of egg fettuccine or garlic mashed potatoes

                                                                    • Almond Encrusted Chicken Scallopini$18.00

                                                                      With spinach fettuccine

                                                                      Award Winning Stone Oven Pizzas

                                                                      Medium $17, Large $18

                                                                      • The Special

                                                                        Pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, fresh mushroom and red onion

                                                                        • Vegetarian

                                                                          Fresh mushroom, red onion, green pepper, black olive and fresh tomato

                                                                          • House Bianco

                                                                            Virgin olive oil, mozzarella and choice of two toppings

                                                                            • Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

                                                                              Bianco pizza with mozzarella and provolone cheese, virgin olive oil, hand carved ribeye and green peppers

                                                                              • Chuck Gardner

                                                                                Italian sausage, black olive, green olive, red onion, green pepper and jalapeño

                                                                                • Chicken Alfredo Classic

                                                                                  Fresh grilled chicken with Alfredo sauce and Bacon

                                                                                  • Meatball Pizza

                                                                                    Slices of meatballs with pepperoni and basil

                                                                                    Create Your Own Signature Pizza

                                                                                    • Create Your Own Signature Pizza

                                                                                      With your choice of Two Toppings: Hand Carved Ribeye, Meatball, Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Fresh Mushroom, Red Onion, Hamburger, Jalapeño, Fresh Tomato Garlic, Spinach, Green Pepper, Black Olives, Green Olives, Anchovies, Pineapple, Artichoke, Feta Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil

                                                                                      • Medium$15.00
                                                                                      • Large$17.00

                                                                                    Fresh Seafood

                                                                                    • Grilled White Fish Poretti$22.00

                                                                                      With your choice of linguini tossed in olive oil and garlic or sautéed spinach

                                                                                      • Grilled Salmon Filet$24.00

                                                                                        With pappardelle pasta in black pepper cream sauce with grilled asparagus

                                                                                        • Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Scampi$25.00

                                                                                          Served on a bed of egg pappardelle pasta

                                                                                          • Crab Cakes$22.00

                                                                                            With your choice or tortellini Alfredo or linguini tossed in olive oil and garlic

                                                                                            • Shrimp Diablo$21.00

                                                                                              Shrimp and linguini in a spicy marinara sauce

                                                                                              • Jumbo Bacon Wrapped Shrimp$26.00

                                                                                                With pappardelle pasta

                                                                                                • Jumbo Fried Shrimp$26.00

                                                                                                  With pappardelle pasta or french fries

                                                                                                  Specialty Pasta

                                                                                                  • Spaghetti or Rigatoni$15.00

                                                                                                    Your choice of meatballs or Italian sausage

                                                                                                    • Lulu's Classic Lasagna$17.00

                                                                                                      Layers of delicious lasagna, spicy Italian sausage, meat sauce and three cheeses topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese

                                                                                                      • Spinach Fettuccine Alfredo$13.00

                                                                                                        • Jumbo Cheese Ravioli$14.00

                                                                                                          Your choice of pesto or meat sauce

                                                                                                          • Lobster Ravioli$26.00

                                                                                                            Your choice of aurora or pepper cream sauce

                                                                                                            • Manicotti with Italian Sausage$17.00

                                                                                                              Pasta filled with ricotta cheese topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese

                                                                                                              • Baked Penne Salsiccia$16.00

                                                                                                                With Italian sausage, meat sauce and green peppers

                                                                                                                • Capellini Primavera$13.00

                                                                                                                  Capellini with broccoli and tomatoes lightly sautéed with basil, garlic and white wine sauce

                                                                                                                  • The Marco Polo - Italy Meets Asia$17.00

                                                                                                                    Capellini with sautéed shrimp and grilled chicken in a spicy Thai sauce

                                                                                                                    • Pasta Poretti$17.00

                                                                                                                      Penne with grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes and spinach in a goat cheese sauce

                                                                                                                      • Linguini with Clams$19.00

                                                                                                                        Linguini with clams, sautéed in a white wine sauce

                                                                                                                        • Pappadelle Brisket$23.00

                                                                                                                          Large ribbon pasta brisket, fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes and black pepper cream sauce

                                                                                                                          • Pesto Pappardelle$23.00

                                                                                                                            With Italian sausage

                                                                                                                            • Straw & Hay Imperiale$18.00

                                                                                                                              Spinach and egg fettuccine, peas, mushrooms and artichokes in a cream sauce and shaved Parmesan

                                                                                                                              • Cheese Tortellini$16.00

                                                                                                                                With Italian sausage, broccoli and your choice of Alfredo or pesto sauce

                                                                                                                                Side Dishes

                                                                                                                                Complete your meal by adding any of our side dishes

                                                                                                                                • Garlic or Plain Bread$3.00

                                                                                                                                  • Cheese Garlic Bread$4.00

                                                                                                                                    • Cheese Garlic Bread with Pepperoni$7.00

                                                                                                                                      • Meatballs$8.00

                                                                                                                                        • Italian Sausage$8.00

                                                                                                                                          • Green Beans$7.00

                                                                                                                                            • Grilled Asparagus$8.00

                                                                                                                                              • French Fries$4.00

                                                                                                                                                • Garlic Mashed Potatoes$6.00

                                                                                                                                                  • Sautéed Spinach$6.00

                                                                                                                                                    • Broccoli$6.00

                                                                                                                                                      • Mixed Vegetable Plate$9.00

                                                                                                                                                        • Marinara Sauce$2.00

                                                                                                                                                          Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                          What 2,422 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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                                                                                                                                                          4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                          • 4.4Food
                                                                                                                                                          • 4.2Service
                                                                                                                                                          • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                                                                                          • 4.2Value

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                                                                                                                                                            FoodieVal

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            Food (calamari and pasta poretti) was delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. My favorite go-to restaurant in the theatre district.

                                                                                                                                                          2. CS

                                                                                                                                                            ChesterS

                                                                                                                                                            Kansas City

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food5service2ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Server was slow. Gave us salad but, no silverware. Ordered drinks and had t.o wait too long, each time. Not a good experience for our first time.

                                                                                                                                                          3. CR

                                                                                                                                                            CristaR

                                                                                                                                                            Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food4service1ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Waiter encouraged us to have the Buffet saying it was about the same price as an entree. We did not know that meant he would not wait on us. Stations at the buffet were not attended; so forget having sliced ham or brisket or a custom omelette. We had to ask for plates to be cleared for the next course. The food was good but we were realizing we needed to clear our tab to walk a block to the theater for the ballet. We had to ask waitstaff to bring our waiter. We had to ask the host at the desk to bring our tab. And then we still had to wait. We paid the tab and got out fast. We like Birraporetti's and go there often, before or after theater, but this time was just horrible service when the restaurant was not packed full.

                                                                                                                                                          4. DB

                                                                                                                                                            DBaker

                                                                                                                                                            Denver

                                                                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            This is our "go to" place when attending the symphony. We look forward to dinner here, just as much as we look forward to the music. We love the food. The servers are friendly and accomodating, and we can hear one another for conversation. We have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed.

                                                                                                                                                          5. B

                                                                                                                                                            Blanca

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service2ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            My place to go for pre Ballet and theatre events. Love the place.

                                                                                                                                                          6. M

                                                                                                                                                            Merin

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food5service3ambience2

                                                                                                                                                            If you are seeing a show nearby, allow for 1.5 hours for your dining experience. This place squeezes tables in where ever the can. There are 2 tables in the lobby where people are lined up literally 2 feet away from you. The former sitting area now contains a table. In the elevated section to the left of the front door, they placed tables so close to one another, the patrons sitting back to back are constantly jostled by staff and guest walking through. The food is excellent however.

                                                                                                                                                          7. T

                                                                                                                                                            Trkefan

                                                                                                                                                            Portland

                                                                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food4service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Our server was great. We had pre-concert reservations and got to Jones Hall on time!

                                                                                                                                                          8. BE

                                                                                                                                                            BEVERLYD

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Wonderful service and delicious food! I have been a customer for many years when I go to the Alley and the Pops Symphony. Love it!

                                                                                                                                                          9. BB

                                                                                                                                                            BriarB

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 18, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            I was well taken care of and the food was absolutely DEVINE!!!

                                                                                                                                                          10. VD

                                                                                                                                                            VanessaD

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 17, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            We LOVED the music ensemble!!! They really made the night!! We also had excellent service & very good food.

                                                                                                                                                          11. B

                                                                                                                                                            Bamafan

                                                                                                                                                            Charleston

                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            1.0

                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 16, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall1food3service1ambience2

                                                                                                                                                            I would not go back. Service was poor. No excuse

                                                                                                                                                          12. GT

                                                                                                                                                            GeauxTigers

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 12, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Paco was amazing! He made sure that our food came out quickly without sacrificing quality. The food was delicious. I would recommend that you make reservations. It was extremely busy.

                                                                                                                                                          13. B

                                                                                                                                                            Bobbie

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 9, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food5service3ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            The food is good, and the service is usually good but not so on this particular evening, not a deal breaker though. I've eaten here many times over the years and will continue to.

                                                                                                                                                          14. DT

                                                                                                                                                            DianeT

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            16 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            16 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 8, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Thoroughly enjoyed appetizers, cocktails and dinner after the opera. Arrived early for reservation and was seated quickly. Good was very good, and service was very good.

                                                                                                                                                          15. f

                                                                                                                                                            fishlover

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 8, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food4service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            There were many people trying to get in who were out of luck. We had a reservation. They couldn't fill their tables due to lack of waitstaff. But our waiter, Kim, was excellent. The food is very tasty.

                                                                                                                                                          16. ST

                                                                                                                                                            SonjaT

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 8, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            Everything is fabulous: waite staff as well as kitchen staff are very accommodating, food is delicious ( something for all taste buds), and the location is central to freeways!

                                                                                                                                                          17. KL

                                                                                                                                                            KLWRN

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 8, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food5service3ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Service this visit not quite up to the par we normally receive. We go to this restaurant for brunch before theater performances. Love the place.

                                                                                                                                                          18. BJ

                                                                                                                                                            BrandonJ

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 8, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Loved everything about this place! Food, atmosphere, music, & service were all excellent!

                                                                                                                                                          19. I

                                                                                                                                                            Indika

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 7, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall3food4service1ambience3

                                                                                                                                                            We went there at 10 pm after reserving a table . Ordered just pizza and salad , took 1 hr to get the order to the table . Food is ok but over priced

                                                                                                                                                          20. GC

                                                                                                                                                            GeneC

                                                                                                                                                            Puerto Vallarta

                                                                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 5, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food5service3ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Server was a bit aloof, minimal greeting and interaction. He forgot my dinner salad and didn’t seem apologetic. He lacked warmth and sincere engagement with our table.

                                                                                                                                                          21. E

                                                                                                                                                            Erin

                                                                                                                                                            Chicago

                                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 5, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Server gave great recommendations and told stories. The homemade desserts were outstanding! Would return just for the chocolate mousse cake.

                                                                                                                                                          22. LH

                                                                                                                                                            LindaH

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            54 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                                                                                            54 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall3food4service2ambience3

                                                                                                                                                            Pre-theater. That everyone eating at 6 o’clock on a Sunday is going to theater should not be a surprise to this location. Nonetheless the kitchen, hostess and servers seemed unprepared. Waits were exceptionally long and little things were missing such as no bread was supplied to the table because the oven was too backed up. Really? Get some sort of a big bread warmer. If you can’t handle the crowd, don’t accept the reservation.

                                                                                                                                                          23. LP

                                                                                                                                                            LucyP

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            12 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            12 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            We had a great time! Food was excellent! Great service!

                                                                                                                                                          24. E

                                                                                                                                                            Eric

                                                                                                                                                            New Orleans

                                                                                                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on May 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            We had a late supper after the opera, and I was looking for something not too heavy. The Pollo Poretti was perfect--two crepes with shredded roasted chicken and herbed cheese, with a choice or red or green sauce, accompanied by a green salad. Light yet filling, this very tasty dish was perfect for late dining. The rest of the menu sounds delicious, and I won't hesitate to come back to try other entrees. An added bonus was a very talented singer doing standards from the last twenty or so years. A wonderful way to end the evening!

                                                                                                                                                          25. SE

                                                                                                                                                            SEMac

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 30, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food4service4ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            The food portions were smaller, and our order of side bread was wrong. Other than that, it was fine.

                                                                                                                                                          26. OT

                                                                                                                                                            OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            2.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 30, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall2food2service3ambience3

                                                                                                                                                            Food was just sort of boring. Had cheese ravioli with pesto. Was pretty average. Also had a slice of bbq pizza. Again really average. It’s not the worst place to go but it’s nothing bespoke. Olive Garden would have been fine.

                                                                                                                                                          27. KN

                                                                                                                                                            KimN

                                                                                                                                                            Philadelphia

                                                                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                            1.0

                                                                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 30, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall1food1service1ambience1

                                                                                                                                                            Waited almost 20 minutes before we walked out. No one came to our table after the host seated us. We had reservations and were on time. Really got my husband upset and he walked out. We found a lovely Italian down the street with incredible service!

                                                                                                                                                          28. OT

                                                                                                                                                            OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 29, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food3service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            Waiter was excellent.

                                                                                                                                                          29. MR

                                                                                                                                                            MichR

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 28, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall3food3service2ambience2

                                                                                                                                                            Waited a while for drinks, appetizer arrived, very shot time the salad and main course came, all of the food basically arrived at the same time, waiter was not that good.

                                                                                                                                                          30. S

                                                                                                                                                            Sharon

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 28, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Excellent service from waiter Paco.

                                                                                                                                                          31. J

                                                                                                                                                            Jarhead

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 28, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Dinner with my wife and one of our daughters before a concert at 713 Music Hall

                                                                                                                                                          32. CC

                                                                                                                                                            CeCe

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 28, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            We made reservations for 6 people for 5:30 on a weeknight before a show at the Wortham, we made the reservation on Open Table about 5 days prior. The parking garage for Birraporettis is convenient to the restaurant AND the Wortham, although parking spots are noticeably tight and required a 12 point turn when backing out to leave after the show. Birra’s is very popular, and by 6 it was crowded and folks were waiting. One was an elderly couple we could see directly from our table, and several of us felt empathy and sympathy for them as their wait seemed in excess of 20 minutes. I wanted to scoot over in the booth part of our table for 6 to invite them to join us, but my friends chided me that it was impractical. The food was outstanding as was the service. It had been many years since I have eaten there, and it was as good, if not better than I remembered! I would absolutely return!

                                                                                                                                                          33. w

                                                                                                                                                            whitetableclothlady

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            42 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            42 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 28, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Excellent food and even better service!

                                                                                                                                                          34. K

                                                                                                                                                            Keith

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            48 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            48 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 27, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food4service4ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            Always a quality place to go on a theatre night!

                                                                                                                                                          35. OT

                                                                                                                                                            OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 27, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food4service4ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            A really nice dining experience before theatre!

                                                                                                                                                          36. G

                                                                                                                                                            Gigi

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 24, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Buffet was full of choices and everything we had was excellent

                                                                                                                                                          37. T

                                                                                                                                                            Thomm

                                                                                                                                                            Houston

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 23, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food5service3ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            Service was a little slow (new waiter) forgot salad. Food was great as usual.

                                                                                                                                                          38. f

                                                                                                                                                            francoisp

                                                                                                                                                            Dallas

                                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 22, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall4food3service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                                            Service was great but the food was bland ambiance was ok

                                                                                                                                                          39. OT

                                                                                                                                                            OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                            Nashville

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 17, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            Very welcoming staff. Environment was everything. The live music was good.

                                                                                                                                                          40. LP

                                                                                                                                                            LindseyPG

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on April 16, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                                            From the food to the service, everything was perfect. Thank you for making my 1st wedding anniversary wonderful!

                                                                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                                                                          Birraporetti's - Theater District offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 224-9494.

                                                                                                                                                          Birraporetti's - Theater District is rated 4.4 stars by 2422 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                                                          Google Map for Birraporetti's - Theater District

                                                                                                                                                          500 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002

                                                                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                                                                          • Cross street

                                                                                                                                                            Prairie

                                                                                                                                                          • Neighborhood

                                                                                                                                                            Downtown

                                                                                                                                                          • Hours of operation

                                                                                                                                                            Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm

                                                                                                                                                          • Cuisines

                                                                                                                                                            Italian, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar

                                                                                                                                                          • Dining style

                                                                                                                                                            Casual Dining

                                                                                                                                                          • Dress code

                                                                                                                                                            Casual Dress

                                                                                                                                                          • Parking details

                                                                                                                                                            Parking meters available around the restaurant; meters are free after 6:00pm and all day on Sundays. There is also a parking garage that is connected to the restaurant with; entrance on Louisiana St. & Smith St.

                                                                                                                                                          • Public transit

                                                                                                                                                            Birraporetti's is located three blocks down from the Preston stop on the Metrorail, and there are Metro bus stops around the restaurant. Birraporetti's will also call you a cab if need be.

                                                                                                                                                          • Payment options

                                                                                                                                                            AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

                                                                                                                                                          • Executive chef

                                                                                                                                                            Rogelio Roman

                                                                                                                                                          • Entertainment

                                                                                                                                                            Every Saturday and Sunday night, Birraporetti's features live music and entertainment into the wee hours of the night. Live jazz is also featured during Sunday brunch. Occasionally there is music during the week as well.

                                                                                                                                                          • Additional

                                                                                                                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

                                                                                                                                                          • Website

                                                                                                                                                            http://www.birrarestaurant.com/home/

                                                                                                                                                          • Phone number

                                                                                                                                                            (713) 224-9494

                                                                                                                                                          • Catering

                                                                                                                                                            Birraporetti's caters off site events and offers all levels of catering, from a simple drop off and pick up option, all the way to a full service, fully satisfied wonderful banquet like experience!! Birraporetti's can accommodate any number of people on cater outs.

                                                                                                                                                          • Private party facilities

                                                                                                                                                            For almost 40 years Birraporetti’s has been the place to gather on a date, celebrating with friends and family, for happy hour, or before or after the theater.

                                                                                                                                                          • Private party contact

                                                                                                                                                            Jon Glieber: (855) 637-5890

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