Potente
Private dining
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Dining areas
Additional information
- 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
- 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
- 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
Popular dishes
Menu
BEGINNINGS
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
- MKT
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
What 1,348 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
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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.
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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
- 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