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Cavatore Italian Restaurant, Houston, TX

Cavatore Italian Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1408 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
Cavatore Italian Restaurant is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been in Houston for 36 years. Our unique menu features dishes from Northern Italy. We are famous for our tableside Caesar salad and homemade tiramisu. Live piano music nightly complements our food and atmosphere. Benvenutti a tutti (welcome everybody)!!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 869-6622
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event-whether its an office lunch or a private function. We will be happy to work with you to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Houston private dining restaurant makes every private party occasion special!
  • Private party contact
    Roberto Serrano: (713) 869-6622
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Cross street
    T.C. Jester
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    We have live piano music every night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cavatore Italian Restaurant is cherished for its "great food, service and entertainment." Guests rave about the "outstanding" table-side Caesar salads and delightful piano music. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a favorite for families and special occasions. While some service hiccups are noted, the overall experience remains highly praised.

1,408 Reviews
  1. Josy

    Houston

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superb as always! The servers were very nice.

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  2. Winter

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food! It’s nice to find some authentic Italian cuisine in Houston.

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  3. Margaret

    Houston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lasagna was wonderful, Caesar salad a little too tart/lemony. Service was great and attentive. Had a wonderful evening listening to the piano music.

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  4. Kathy

    Central Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect for celebrating our 52nd anniversary. We enjoyed our quiet quaint table! Our waiter was friendly & very informative about your menu items. We enjoyed our rose wine & calamari. My husband’s beef dinner was perfectly prepared. I ordered the special; chicken, shrimp & veal in a creamy sauce, it was delicious. We hope to celebrate our next anniversary at your restaurant. Regards, Kathryn & Jim

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  5. LBHouston

    Las Vegas

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our corner table and ability to visit and enjoy a quiet dinner with friends. Food and service were excellent—and we met the owner! Frederick was charming!

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  6. Jeremy

    Houston

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was great. Service was not that great. There was no: “hi my name is ‘X’ and how may I help you” , “would you like another drink”, “how does your food taste” , “how are you this evening” … Carrot cake was not fresh. My wife and I actually thought that we were given a slide off the display tray. Our server was server #339 per receipt. She never told us her name. Food was great.

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  7. Susan

    Houston

    82 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our fettucine alfredo was lukewarm, but we ate it anyway as we were on a time constrait.

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  8. Leontyne

    Houston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Gamberi Della Casa, and it was delicious. The shrimp and scallops are always so fresh and tasty. The service was excellent and friendly. The staff that greeted us upon arrival were super welcoming and friendly. My husband and I always love the piano music. We had a great date night.

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  9. danny

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Changed their menu. Drove 2 1/2 hrs for veil tortellini and veil parm which i get often to be told it’s discontinued.

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  10. JudA

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening. Good service and a wonderful celebration. They took great care of us!!!

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FAQs

Cavatore Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 869-6622.

Cavatore Italian Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1408 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cavatore Italian Restaurant

2120 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    T.C. Jester
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have live piano music every night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 869-6622
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event-whether its an office lunch or a private function. We will be happy to work with you to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Houston private dining restaurant makes every private party occasion special!
  • Private party contact
    Roberto Serrano: (713) 869-6622
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