Potente

Name: Potente
Address: 1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United States, 77002
Telephone: (713) 237-1515
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1348 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Potente is a sophisticated and upscale Italian restaurant located in downtown Houston led by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Every dish is locally sourced and uses only the highest quality ingredients. Try our chef favorite homemade pasta with black truffles shaved table side, petite filet with pistachio gremolata and homemade desserts sure to delight!

Our attire is business casual. Shorts and hats are not permitted.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 237-1515
Website
http://www.potentehouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering Potente for your special occasion. No matter the need for your event, we will ensure that we create the most memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Cristina Guyer: (832) 633-3447

Location
1515 Texas Avenue Houston, TX 77002
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Crawford
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

INSALATA ACCIUGA$12.00
PETITE ROMAINE, BOQUERONE, PARMESAN RIBBONS, CAESAR DRESSING
BARBABIETOLA$14.00
COVEY RISE BEETS, TEXAS PEACH, MOZZARELLA DOP, PETITE ARUGULA, WATERMELON RADISH, HEIRLOOM TOMATO
BURRATA$14.00
SUMMER HEIRLOOM TOMATO, WHIPPED PUGLIA'S CHEESE, CUCUMBER TEXAS FIG SABA, 1836 OLIVE OIL
TONNO$21.00
AHI TUNA CRUDO, JUMBO LUMP CRAB, BLACK CORAL, CAPERBERRY, CUCUMBER, MEYER LEMON CRÈME FRAICHE
POLIPETTI ARROSTITI$19.00
CHARRED OCTOPUS, CALABRESE PAINT, SQUID INK FETTUCCINE, FAVA BEAN
VELLUTATA DI ARAGOSTA$18.00
LOUISIANA SWEET CORN BISQUE, CRACKED LOBSTER, SPANISH SAFFRON
CARPACCIO DI CARNE$21.00
JAMON SERRANO, WAGYU BEEF, DUCK PROSCIUTTO, WILD BOAR LONZA, DR DELICACY MOZZARELLA, FIG SABA, TEXAS OLIVE OIL
TARTINA CON POLPA DI GRANCHIO$21.00
JUMBO LUMP CRAB, CALABRIAN PEPPER, MOREL MUSHROOM, MELTED LEEK, SOFTSHELL CRAB SAUCE

PETROSSIAN CAVIARS

TASTING OF ALL 3 CAVIARS $175 / 36g

ROYAL KALUGA HYBRID
- 20g$150.00
ROYAL OSSETRA
- 20g$85.00
ROYAL SHASSETRA
- 20g$75.00

HOUSE MADE PASTA

AGNOLOTTI DI GAMBERI$29.00
TEXAS JUMBO SHRIMP, ARTICHOKE, SHRIMP BOIL BROWN BUTTER, LIMONCELLO
SPAGHETTI AL TARTUFO NERO$42.00
CACIO PEPE, FRENCH BLACK SUMMER TRUFFLE SHAVED TABLESIDE
RAVIOLI CON ARAGOSTA$39.00
CRACKED LOBSTER & CORN RAVIOLI, COVEY RISE ENGLISH PEA, BROCCOLI RABE, SMOKED LEMON TOMATO SAUCE
TAGLIATELLE AL CINGHIALE$34.00
SALMORIGLIO GRILLED WILD BOAR CHOP, FOREVER BRAISED BOAR BOLOGNESE

FROM THE SEA

CAPESANTE$34.00
DIVER SCALLOPS, CRUSHED CORN RISOTTO, RADISH, SEAFOOD BRODO
BRANZINO$34.00
FIRE ROASTED SEA BASS, GARDEN VEGETABLES, FAVA BEAN, HEIRLOOM TOMATO
SALMONE AL SALMORIGLIO$38.00
ALASKAN KING SALMON, RAPINI, BLISTERED TOMATO, DIMMIT COUNTY OLIVE OIL
GRANCHIO$37.00
CRISPY SOFT SHELL CRAB, PEARL COUS COUS, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, CUCUMBER, SPRING RADISH, PICKLED CORN TARTAR

LAND & SKY

ANATRA$36.00
CAST IRON ROASTED ROHAN DUCK BREAST, PORCINI & MOREL MUSHROOM RICE QUAIL EGG, BOURBON RANIER CHERRY SAUCE
LOMBATA$48.00
HARRIS RANCH USDA PRIME BEEF STRIP, PEARL ONION, CHARRED TOMATO, MARBLE POTATO, VEGETABLE CONFETTI
FILETTO DI MANZO$42.00
HARRIS RANCH PRIME BEEF FILET, MUSHROOM DUXELLE, CIPOLLINI ONION SPRING VEGETABLE, WHIPPED POTATO PURÉE
BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA
42 OZ PRIME PORTERHOUSE STEAK, TEXAS TOMATO, INDIAN CREEK MUSHROOM PETITE ARUGULA, BALSAMIC DOP, FOR TWO
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COSTOLETTE DI AGNELLO$48.00
COLORADO LAMB CHOPS, RAINBOW CARROT, LOUISIANA SWEET PEAS, COGNAC MINT JULEP
VITELLO$39.00
PERIGUEUX VEAL TENDER, FRENCH MOREL MUSHROOM, BROCCOLI RAAB HOMESTEAD GRISTMILL POLENTA, CALABRESE GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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ArthurE
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous!!
E
Erik
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed every aspect of our evening at Potente. The food and service were both exceptional.
BP
BobP
Houston
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience5
Service was bad. Waiter was distracted and forgot drinks and other items. Not usual for the restaurant for sure
j
josev
Mexico City
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Un restaurante muy agradable pero de Alto precio y no de Alto valor
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DavidC
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent experience. After requesting to be located due to the noise level and seating arrangement we were reseated in a quite area with no drop off in service, all food items were excellent and a beautiful presentation. Definitely will return!
GR
GavinR
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife enjoyed herself so it was a very successful evening. The food and wine was excellent.
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shiv
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Would be good to have more Vegan and Vegetarian options in the menu
DN
DaniN
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Assolutamente eccellente! Potente never disappoints. This beautiful, romantic gem at the heart of Houston serves the best authentic Italian food in the city. And their insanely long wine list gives endless pairing possibilities to enhance your food! Service - excellent Sommelier - knowledgeable Food - delicious Wine - outstanding Ambiance - amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent.
VL
VictorL
Houston
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I give this a qualified five stars. The place is beautiful, the service perfect, and the wine list is great. The food is also quite good, but it falls short of great; nothing in particular wrong, but no really memorable dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall1food4service3ambience1
Worst dining experience for a long while. Ambient was meant for fine dining ie dim lights soft music yet we were surrounded by tables of drunk LOUD people. We were seated in the extension area with no sound treatment. Everything reverberated. We were so annoyed but couldn’t escape. Our first experience were great and we thought we’d have a great time there for the second time. We were so wrong! Big disappointment! For 2+ hours we could not hear ourselves talk. Waste of $700.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was excellent and food and wine was lovely
MB
MaggieB
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and great service. Seated upon arrival and were waited on when we first sat down.
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valerie
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. A bit noisy but still the waitress made up for any disturbance from the other table, along with the management staff. Everyone so kind and helpful.
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houdinner
Houston
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Potente is a go to for a special occasion meal, or for terrific food and service. Our recent visit was not exception--wonderful food (crab crepes, veal chop, lobster/quail ravioli, terrific salads and desserts). Service is attentive and polished and the ambiance is sophisticated. We always enjoy working with the wine sommelier as well.
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Francoise
Houston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Potente is likely the best restaurant in town in my opinion. Excellent food and service.
CC
CynthiaC
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food (truffle pasta with crab and salad) and cocktails were fantastic. The service by the bartender, maitre’ D and especially our waiter, the charming Valentino, was fantastic. We were not rushed through our very long (4 1/2 hour) dinner and we were treated like queens. To top off the evening, the maitre’ D left the restaurant with us to make sure we got into our Uber safely. I highly recommend this fantastic restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
It was my birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing food! Cannot wait to go back!
MQ
MariaQ
Houston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
In my opinion Potente is a Michelin restaurant. The service is excellent, the food outstanding and the ambient perfect. I recommend Pitente.
JS
JosephineS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff are very professional and friendly! Fantastic food!!! Love every bite of it:)
J
John
Houston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The spaghetti al tartufo nero is amazing. It is a must if you go here.
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iand14
Houston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best of the best. The staff is world class, the food is absolutely amazing and the service impeccable. It is without a doubt my favorite restaurant in Houston. Must tried Soagetti Al Tartuffo Dinero (I am sure I got the name wrong but amazing truffle spaghetti dish. ), Diver Scallops, and the Fillet Mignon.
RS
RaphealSienteSe
Houston
256 reviews
vip
5.0
256 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always great food and excellent service.
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Sheni
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and recommendation. It was my husband’s bday and like most hi end restaurants i believe the dessert should be provided complimentary for occassions.
S
Stargirl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about this place was amazing. From the moment I entered, customer service was excellent, the hostess and the waitstaff were kind and helpful. The food was absolutely wonderful, seasoned perfectly. The drinks phenomenal. I can't wait to return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and ambience! Def return…
G
Glo1949
Houston
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love dining at this restaurant. We started with a couple of old fashions. Our appetizer was the foie gras which was excellent paired with sauterne. We moved on to the spaghetti Al tartufo and I had the scallops with a nice bottle of Italian red wine. Excellent meal!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating pre-Mother’s Day at one of my wife’s favorite Italian restaurant. We love the surrounding area, the building and inside decor. Our waiter in waitstaff was amazing coupled with the food and the ambience! Thank you for a great time.
HA
HenryA
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful!
AJ
AmyJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service was outstanding!! Great find on our visit!!
CS
CharlesS
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff, the food was impeccable. Thank you for a great evening and fun experience!!!
HG
HGW2
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and it was a great option before walking across the street to Minute Maid for the Astros game.
c
chodado
Houston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Somewhat of a boutique restaurant not large but extremely sophisticated atmosphere. Food is unique to the restaurant and adjacent bar area very vibrant. Wine list extensive. But the pasta with truffles is top rate. Excellent for business or pleasure and great spot prior to Astros game. Valet parking helps.
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flower
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful evening, delicious food, wine was divine. A great experience. We are certainly going to recommend Potente!
H
Happy
Denver
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night with the hubby. We sat in the bar at a table. Our waiter was fantastic, I can’t remember his name but he’s from Texas and lived in Seattle for many years. He was very personable and gave us the perfect amount of conversation and privacy. Good suggestions were spot on. We love Potente. The food is amazing and so is the staff. We have never been disappointed with a meal here.
EK
EthanK
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for our 1 year anniversary. Everything was amazing from start to finish. The food was outstanding, the service was exceptional and the ambiance was modern and comfortable. One of our new favorite places!
RE
RobE
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and the wait staff is outstanding… shout out to Valentin
SB
ScyllerB
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner, the food was exceptional as was the service! The truffle pasta was worth the trip alone. Highly recommend it!
NG
NicoleG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was on point. It felt like white glove service. Food is absolutely amazing and the wine selection was amazing too!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Potente is rated 4.8 stars by 1348 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

1515 Texas Avenue Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Crawford
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.potentehouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 237-1515
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering Potente for your special occasion. No matter the need for your event, we will ensure that we create the most memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Cristina Guyer: (832) 633-3447

Potente

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

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SPAGHETTI AL TARTUFO NERO

BRANZINO

BURRATA

BEGINNINGS

INSALATA ACCIUGA$12.00

BARBABIETOLA$14.00

BURRATA$14.00

TONNO$21.00

POLIPETTI ARROSTITI$19.00

VELLUTATA DI ARAGOSTA$18.00

CARPACCIO DI CARNE$21.00

TARTINA CON POLPA DI GRANCHIO$21.00

PETROSSIAN CAVIARS

ROYAL KALUGA HYBRID

ROYAL OSSETRA

ROYAL SHASSETRA

HOUSE MADE PASTA

AGNOLOTTI DI GAMBERI$29.00

SPAGHETTI AL TARTUFO NERO$42.00

RAVIOLI CON ARAGOSTA$39.00

TAGLIATELLE AL CINGHIALE$34.00

FROM THE SEA

CAPESANTE$34.00

BRANZINO$34.00

SALMONE AL SALMORIGLIO$38.00

GRANCHIO$37.00

LAND & SKY

ANATRA$36.00

LOMBATA$48.00

FILETTO DI MANZO$42.00

BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA

COSTOLETTE DI AGNELLO$48.00

VITELLO$39.00

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