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Cavatore Italian Restaurant, Houston, TX

Cavatore Italian Restaurant

4.7 (1452)
$30 and under
Italian
2120 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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)!!

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
  • 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

Private dining

What 1,452 people are saying

Cavatore Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cavatore Italian Restaurant delights with "great food and great service" in a charming, family-friendly atmosphere. The "table-side Caesar salad is a must" and "live piano music" enhances the dining experience. Esteemed for its authentic Italian cuisine, Cavatore is a "Houston standard" where patrons feel welcomed and valued every visit.
1,452 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great place. Ask for the Caesar salad, made at your table by Maria.

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  2. CJ

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, family friendly, great drinks, great service, and a guy playing the piano all at a great price. Parking is tight but at least isn’t not a force valet.

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  3. Gary W. VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, drinks, and service. Nice visit with Federico Cavatore.

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  4. Linda

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in the city !!!!! Fabulous service every single visit !

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  5. Susan

    Corpus Christi / McAllen3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I know this is an old Houston family restaurant, but I had never been here before. I was totally impressed with the service and the food was outstanding! Their lasagna is the real deal!! Highly recommend this restaurant!! 

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  6. Gwenn

    Houston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Did not have a good experience this time around. Service was slow (could have been short staffed), food was not near as good as it has been in the past. As for noise, the piano player was much too loud and not enjoyable dining music.

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  7. Tim VIP

    Houston49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have ordered the tableside Caesar salad several times in the past, but this time the server made it with way too much vinegar, resulting in an overly sour dressing. We weren't disgusted by it, thus no complaints to the manager, and it wouldn't make sense to have it go to waste to make another round, but it is just something to keep in mind for the next time. If that's the "new normal," then perhaps the server should ask the diners what level of vinegar they desire. Anyhow, the service was very good in general, as usual. My only other "complaint" was that the house Pinot Grigio was room temp, and it should have been served cooler. It wasn't warm, so it was drinkable. Just another comment to make the staff aware. These things will not keep us from coming back, as it is typically a very enjoyable spot for our family!

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  8. Jerry

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for families! Piano player is fantastic! Great staff!

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  9. Akshay

    Houston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great but it was oddly hot Saturday night. Maybe the AC was out? Regardless. We had a lovely family dinner and will be back!

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  10. Heather

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We always love Cavatore but this time when celebrating my daughter's 13th birthday, the air conditioning wasn't working, so it was very hot. Also, the service was very slow and inattentive. Normally we stay for dessert but it was overall a poor experience.

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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 1452 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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
  • 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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