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

1419 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

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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
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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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shamma1977
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Staff are professional, very friendly and made us feel special.
ZB
ZBoy74
New Orleans
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great. The truffle pasta was amazing! It is pricy but worth every penny.
R
Rita
Houston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Danny Trace's elegant and delicious food was once again a huge hit.
PR
PedroR
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
José did an excellent job going over the menu and specials
f
funflyer
Houston
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Across the board excellent dining experience. Some items are greatly over-priced, but the service and ambience usually make up for that.
HS
HunterS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I think that may have been the best service I have ever had. The entire staff was so attentive and accommodating. The food is also as incredible as the service. The truffle pasta is a must have. We will definitely be back!
D
Darenp
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food. Party of five had the private room and the attention to detail, wine options and that truffle pasta is legit. Incredible experience!
DR
DRR2013
Austin
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely setting. Was not rushed through our dinner. Patrick our waiter was very helpful and hospitable, with good recommendations.
BL
BossLady
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant in town. Ambiance is really cool and food is incredible. I drive a long way for that truffle pasta. Never had any like it anywhere else! Chef Danny Trace is killing it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best service I ever had and the food was so delicious.
k
kellys
Houston
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the scallops and Cacio Pepe and can’t wait to go back for it again. Excellent service as well.
MC
MichaelC
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, exquisite food, and intimate location. Would definitely return.
B
Beep
Houston
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my wife’s birthday. Food was excellent. Service was exceptional. Great experience.
MS
MikeS
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and great food. The servers were some of the best I have ever had. The only negative thing I experienced were the tables were too close to one another, making it look cramped.
A
Ashley
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food was amazing. Our server was great. It was overall a wonderful experience! Awesome way to celebrate a birthday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance was the perfect setting for a dinner date with my love. The food was amazing, and I do plan on coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, and service was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food but portions were smaller than I was expecting! Nice location too!
MS
MaximilianoS
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am very satisfied with the place and will be back food taste is really good I like it very much
RS
RaphealSienteSe
Houston
265 reviews
vip
5.0
265 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and phenomenal service! And thanks, Vinny, for the great wine selection
MM
MadelaineM
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant, superb food, excellent service. We thoroughly have enjoyed a nice dinner before / after Astros games. Such a treat to have a fine dining experience where we can wear our game attire on game days. Thank you so much! We will definitely be back!
MB
MBRC
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Place! Loved Everything about it! Needs to have music playing but understand it was Astros Game night so everyone was into the game.
RY
RobertY
Tallahassee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here. Everything was exceptional. The food is pricey, but delicious! The ambiance is perfect for a date night and the wait staff are friendly but very professional and attentive. I recommend asking for Will. You will not be disappointed!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great experience!
SN
SallyN
Houston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious and the service was outstanding! We’ll be back! 😊
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Danny Trace is the best chef in Houston hands down. He is incredibly talented with food and the flavors he creates are outstanding. I highly recommend Potente. It will be an experience you will not forget.
JS
JennS
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service is always amazing. I am Gluten free our waiter helped me to have an amazing pasta dish with crab meat and truffles 2 thing which I would not have put together. While the table received bread, I was treated with cucumbers loved how I was not excluded for having an allergy.
SS
ScottS
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place with outstanding food. Now that I have seen the bar area I will be back for a bar visit as well
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First class experience!! Highly recommended
RA
RayA
Memphis/West TN
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service, they prepare excellent seafood/fish plates.
CC
ChristopherC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Knowledgeable staff with excellent recommendations
KF
KimberlyF
Houston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Amy is the best
RM
RodolfoM
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Place to go for a unique dining experience. Staff are all GREAT!.....
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
It was like a nightclub - Bar was so obnoxious. Not like our past experience there. Not sure we will be back.
JB
JoshB
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Birthday dinner tasting menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we had was amazing. Our server was very knowledgeable on each dish and was excellent about checking in on us every so often. 10/10 would recommend!
RI
RICHARDZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Not only was the food exceptional but the service and general congeniality of the staff were outstanding!! We will certainly return to Potente for special occasions.
NB
NicoleB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely LOVED this restaurant. Would definitely recommend it to anybody. If you’re looking for an upscale place with great food and drinks, this is definitely the place to go
OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience, highly recommend!!
MC
MrsCMR
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!

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 1419 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

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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

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SPAGHETTI AL TARTUFO NERO

BRANZINO

STRAWBERRY TOMATO TART

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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