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Lulus Houston V - Lulu's -River Oaks, Houston, TX

Lulu's -River Oaks

4.7 (43)
$31 to $50
Italian
2518 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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Under the leadership of Executive Chef, Jose Monterrosa, Lulu's serves simple, refined Italian fare. Rich rustic flavor, uncomplicated dishes and classic cocktails served in an intimate space drenched in natural light by day and candle light by night. Brought to you by Palacios Murphy--the owners of Houston's legendary eatery and nightlife icon, ARMANDOS.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jose Monterrosa
  • Catering
    From full-service catering to ready-to-enjoy platters for your next lunch meeting, Lulu’s can help make your next gathering both delicious and stress-free. Select options from our catering menus or work with our culinary team to design your own custom menu. Contact our Catering & Events team today at 713.520.1739 or riveroaks@lulustx.com
  • Private party facilities
    Lulu's offers options for group dining, semi-private dining, or full buyouts. From daytime events like showers to rehearsal dinners dripping in candlelight, our staff is here to handle the details so you can focus on enjoying the moment. We take you memories seriously--contact our team at 713.520.1739 or riveroaks@lulustx.com to inquire.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    River Oaks
  • Cross street
    At the corner of Westheimer and Kirby in River Oaks
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 43 people are saying

Lulu's -River Oaks reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lulu's - River Oaks offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly staff," making it perfect for both business lunches and leisurely dinners. Highlights include delicious pasta dishes and a charming ambiance. While some service hiccups exist, overall, it's a "fabulous experience."
43 Reviews
  1. Kim VIP

    Houston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual food was fantastic and the Lady Cello’s were spot on.

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  2. mary

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Lulu's but not our last. Brian was very pleasant and helpful. Excellent food on a busy Sunday afternoon.
    Lulu's -River OaksResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Mary! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first visit to Lulu's. It's incredibly rewarding to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals, so your feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon! I highly reccommend our new happy hour offered Monday-Friday with $10 martinis and $7 snacks.

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  3. Judy VIP

    Houston75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food and service is the best! I’m never disappointed !
    Lulu's -River OaksResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Judy! We are always happy to see you and we're thrilled to hear that you always find our food and service to be the best. We're honored to be your go-to spot for a great dining experience. Looking forward to your next visit. Our new Happy Hour is incredible--$10 Martinis and $7 snacks like chef's Pizza Fritta!

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  4. Gabriela VIP

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last weekend, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to Lulu’s restaurant, bringing our adventurous toddler along for the ride. We couldn't resist indulging in some delicious calamari, creamy carbonara, and the rich flavors of lobster risotto, all while sipping on refreshing margaritas. Our server, Luis, truly made the evening special with his attentive and friendly service. It was a delightful experience all around!
    Lulu's -River OaksResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hello Gabriela! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful dining experience at Lulu's. It's great to know that you enjoyed our calamari, carbonara, and the rich flavors of lobster risotto. We're also glad that you enjoyed our refreshing margaritas. Your kind words about our attentive service are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!

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  5. monica VIP

    Houston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a little bit slow. We’ve been there on Mother’s Day and I understand they should offer the regular menu and not brunch. The food was good but I have been to other Italian restaurants whose quality was better

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  6. Laura VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasantly surprised. Very cute place, excellent service, will be back.

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  7. Claire

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious pasta, gorgeous ambiance, quiet noise level and excellent service from Israel. Highly recommend the pappardelle bolognese and spaghetti con granchino. We will totally come back to Lulu’s!

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  8. Jerry VIP

    Houston54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Only one criticism: for an upscale Italian restaurant, I can't believe they don't have Amaretto di Saronno Originale - the best and most popular brand of amaretto. We cancelled our cappucinos because there was no "Originale" to sweeten them with. Everything else was very good.
    Lulu's -River OaksResponded on May 8, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Jerry! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Lulu's. We appreciate your suggestion and in fact got our first delivery of Amaretto di Saronno Originale yesterday after your recent visit. We're glad that you found everything else to be very good and we hope to see you again soon for delicious cappuccinos!

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  9. Kim VIP

    Houston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a fabulous experience. Food, service (Rudy), and atmosphere top notch!
    Lulu's -River OaksResponded on May 8, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Kim! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous experience at Lulu's - isn't Rudy the best? It's always a pleasure to know that our food, service, and atmosphere met your expectations. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! I hope you will be back to try our new Aperitivo Hour with $10 Martinis and cocktails, $9 spritzes and $7 snacks!

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  10. Dave VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choice for a business lunch where you can actually do business.
    Lulu's -River OaksResponded on April 29, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Dave! We're thrilled to hear that you had a successful and productive visit for your business lunch. It is definitely what you might call a power lunch during the week and we pride ourselves on helping guests impress their colleagues and clients. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional experience for our guests, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon at Lulu's - River Oaks.

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FAQs

Lulu's -River Oaks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 590-7350.

Lulu's -River Oaks is rated 4.7 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

Lulu's -River Oaks does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Lulu's -River Oaks

2518 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019

Additional information

  • Cross street
    At the corner of Westheimer and Kirby in River Oaks
  • Neighborhood
    River Oaks
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Monterrosa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    From full-service catering to ready-to-enjoy platters for your next lunch meeting, Lulu’s can help make your next gathering both delicious and stress-free. Select options from our catering menus or work with our culinary team to design your own custom menu. Contact our Catering & Events team today at 713.520.1739 or riveroaks@lulustx.com
  • Private party facilities
    Lulu's offers options for group dining, semi-private dining, or full buyouts. From daytime events like showers to rehearsal dinners dripping in candlelight, our staff is here to handle the details so you can focus on enjoying the moment. We take you memories seriously--contact our team at 713.520.1739 or riveroaks@lulustx.com to inquire.
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