Damian's Cucina Italiana

Name: Damian's Cucina Italiana
Address: 3011 Smith Street, Houston, TX, United States, 77006
Telephone: (713) 522-0439
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2650 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Since 1983, Damian's Cucina Italiana has been known worldwide as the top authentic Italian restaurant in Houston, Texas. Set in an old-world atmosphere which is elegant, yet warm and friendly, diners at Damian's are accustomed to extensive menu offerings, specially tailored dishes, and weekly specials created by Chef Izzy Morfin.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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(713) 522-0439

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 522-0439
Website
http://www.damians.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Izzy Morfin
Catering
Call the event planner for catering details.
Private party facilities
Our Private dining rooms seat from 10 to 140ppl.
Private party contact
Caroline Santillan: (877) 276-4365

Location
3011 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77006
Neighborhood
Midtown / Montrose
Cross street
Anita / Rosalie
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Entertainment
Damian's offers complimentary shuttle service after dinner to the Wortham Center, Jones Hall, Alley Theatre, and Hobby Center.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Focaccia Bread$4.00
House made focaccia bread with herbed oil. Add BG Sauce - Fresh parmesan, garlic, crushed red pepper, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and herbs
Roasted Brussel Sprouts$13.00
Oven roasted cherry tomatoes, sea salt, Calabrian chili aioli
Calamari Fritti$17.00
Fried baby squid served with pomodoro sauce
Gnocchi Verdi$12.00
Spinach and cheese dumplings baked in tomato cream sauce
Shrimp Damian$17.00
Gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine and butter

Insalate e Minestre

Insalata Mista$11.00
Lettuce greens, cucumber, celery, diced tomato, sliced red onion, pitted green olives, Italian vinaigrette and grated parmesan
Not Your Tableside Caesar Salad$13.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, house made croutons
Jack Lyon's Tomatoes Siciliano$13.00
Sliced beefsteak tomatoes with black olives, sweet onion, parmesan vinaigrette
Insalata Mona Lisa$12.00
Mixed greens with creamy balsamic dressing, diced tomatoes, sweet roasted almonds, and feta
Minestrone$11.00
Traditional hearty vegetable soup
Lobster Bisque$16.00
Creamy lobster bisque served in a Tuscan bread bowl

Pasta

Spaghetti and Mama Mandola Meatballs$23.00
Spaghetti pasta with pomodoro sauce and Mama Mandola meatballs
Spaghetti Bolognese$24.00
Spaghetti pasta tossed in our classic veal ragu
Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00
Baked eggplant with pomodoro and mozzarella cheese served with fettuccine pomodoro
Sweet Potato Ravioli$20.00
Sweet potato stuffed ravioli in sage butter sauce
Lasagna Bolognese$23.00
Pasta layered with ground veal, mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheeses baked in pomodoro
Linguine e Gamberetti$26.00
Linguine pasta tossed with gulf shrimp, black garlic, basil, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil

Pesci

Shrimp Damian$29.00
Gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine and butter, served with fettuccine alfredo
Snapper Nino Jr.$38.00
Grilled red snapper topped with shrimp, tomatoes, fresh mint, and basil buerre blanc served with roasted potatoes and green beans
Branzino Azzurro$42.00
Grilled Chilean sea bass topped with white wine buerre blanc served over cannellini carrettieri and sauteed spinach
Snapper Russo$38.00
Gulf snapper lightly breaded then sautéed topped with scallops, sweet peppers, and caper butter served with fettuccine alfredo

Carni

Costolette Orrichietto Elefante$25.00
Pork chop milanese topped with mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts served with fettuccine alfredo
Veal Picatta$30.00
Sauteed veal scaloppini topped with white wine lemon butter sauce served with cappellini burro
Veal Marsala$31.00
Sauteed veal scaloppini topped with mushroom marsala wine sauce and diced prosciutto served with fettuccine alfredo
USDA Prime Filet Mignon$44.00
8 oz. Prime filet mignon brushed with italian baste served with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus
Costoletta alla Griglia$58.00
14 oz. veal chop rubbed with fresh rosemary then grilled, served with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans

Pollami

Chicken Parmesan$25.00
Chicken milanese topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese served with fettuccine pomodoro
Chicken Lamberti$26.00
Chicken milanese topped with lemon caper butter sauce served with penne marinara
Pollo Caroline$23.00
6 oz. chicken breast marinated then grilled, served with grilled carrots and broccoli

What 2,650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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JasonA
Houston
85 reviews
vip
4.0
85 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, great service!
JM
JillianM
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was a wonderful experience with very experienced wait staff.
EN
EdnaN
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was super nice. Very organized and the food was great!
BS
BillSedona
Phoenix
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Both fish entrees as well as the salad appetizer were excellent. We will return the next time we want Italian food.
DT
DockerT
Houston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary dinner. Everything was great! The owner/manager greeted us at the door. Our waiter was very attentive and awesome! Made the whole experience very enjoyable! Thx!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food & service. Look forward to entertaining here again.
A
Always
Houston
462 reviews
vip
4.0
462 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a very good meal and time at Damian's. Always great Italian food and wine.
D
Divefan
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We don't live in Houston, but when we come to Houston, about once a year, we always eat at Damian's. The food, service, and ambiance are excellent. We love the low lighting and unobtrusive music. We also enjoy the excellent shuttle service to our theater. If this restaurant were closer to home, we would eat there frequently.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Terrific dinner. The stuffed veal chop was the best I've eaten. Jose was an outstanding waiter. Can't wait to go back.
WB
WendyB
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Damian's never disappoints. It is by far our favorite Italian restaurant in Houston.
t
terrys
New Orleans
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t beat the food quality and the very personable waiters.
P
Philip
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had not been to Damian's since before COVID started. It was so nice to be back there and enjoy their awesome food!
m
michaelc
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and excellent service. Quiet relaxed atmosphere
MF
MichaelF
Houston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
One of my favorite standby's for relaxed italian dining. Extremely expert and accommodating staff. The atmosphere is a bit old-style and is like going to ald friend's house. They have all the usual Italian classics, a genuine Caesar salad (no bottled dressing), and specials that are always great like snapper topped with crabmeat, special pasta dishes, etc. Usually after hearing the specials, the menu is superfluous. My only complaint if any is they are sometimes heavy handed on salt, so ask for light or no salt if you are sensitive. They also have limousine service to and from theatre district so a great place to go before a show.
LL
LillieL
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
I celebrated my birthday at Damien's on July 23,2022 at Damien's and the food and service were wonderful! Our server was very knowledgeable and was able to answer numerous questions about the menu. I had the snapper and shrimp and it was really delicious. We had the roasted brussels sprouts and they were a real hit for the family as an appetizer.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great date night!
SD
ScottD
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Hadn’t been here in years. Food is still great and a wine special of 50% off made the Chardonnay more enjoyable.
M
Mike
Houston
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner with friends. Delicious food and great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Waiter provided exceptional service. The ambience at this restaurant is difficult to find these days, quiet and respectful.
S
Sassy
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and service. We loved the intimate atmosphere and genuine Italian food. Don’t miss the dessert. Our group got one of each and they were all to die for!
JG
JaneaG
New Orleans
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and meal. Nice wine selection - highly recommend.
c
caranbo
Houston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is an old standby for us. We have celebrated most of our anniversaries and birthdays at Damiens. We stopped coming when they reopened after Covid because they took a lot of our favorites off the menu. We have been coming here for dinner since the mid-80s and our regular server was Armando who unfortunately passed away a few years ago very suddenly. It seems like their servers are well trained and very attentive. It is a lovely dining experience. the food that is on the menu is done very nicely. We both had the snapper Nino Junior and it was really good. I substituted the potatoes for penne marinara and that was really delicious too. We shared the calamari appetizer which was hot and served with their delicious marinara sauce. They were offering several wines at 50% off last night and we took advantage of that and had a lovely Cabernet from Stags’ Leap for under $50. We will start putting Damiens back in our rotation.
GG
GloriaG
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food and service. We took the shuttle bus to the Hobby Center, great convenience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
J
Joyti
Houston
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappointed with my meals at Damian’s The lobster bisque is always out of this world delicious! We also ordered Alfredo with Shrimp and Lasagna - both were delicious The service was good and the atmosphere romantic Always ready to come back !!
BB
BradB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
A long time staple in Houston’s mid town area. I hadn’t been in a very long time so it was great to get back. The service was excellent as always. Very attentive and very quick to bring our ordered cocktails and food. The food was good, but probably not quite as good as some of my trips before. In fairness, we ordered a very basic chicken Parmesan and Fettuccine Alfredo. The Caesar salad was very good. I think other menu items may leave me with an even better experience overall. The pasta was cooked perfect and the Parmesan was well done also. I will definitely go back! They do a great job and put in a lot of effort to make sure it’s a great experience.
AH
AngeeH
Houston
72 reviews
vip
4.0
72 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food and service at a Damian’s is always top notch! And if your dining there, pre-theatre, they are careful to ensure that your food is served in time without making you feel rushed! They also have shuttle service to the downtown theaters. We enjoyed the seafood (Red Snapper), and the Pasta(linguine with shrimp and jumbo lump crab meat), ‘off the menu’ specials, both of which were excellent!
L
Labybug
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful food, exceptional service! My go to restaurant for pre-theater dining. Their shuttle service to the theater adds to the total enjoyment of an evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Great service! And we love the free shuttle to the Hobby Center!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shrimp Damian is the best.
LH
LeslieH
Houston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Got the special. A little overpriced. But menu pricing is good
B
Billiam
Houston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still one of the BEST restaurants in Houston. We have been dining here for 40 years and they never disappoint. Need to go back soon.
NL
NLMom
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both the food and service was excellent. Our waiter made a number of excellent recommendations and was very attentive to our dining experience.
R
Richard
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was quite good. The service was remarkable. We have never been disappointed.
DC
DonnaC
Houston
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Missed the Linguine & Clams that used to be on the menu. Meatballs were not impressive. Carrot Cake was dry.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food
BJ
BubbaJewford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Damian's is a long time favorite for a quality dining experience. If you want a dinner where you can actually hold a conversation without having to shout at your companions across the table, and even hear people at the other end of your table for six or more, Damian's is the place. The standard of service and quality of the meal is consistently good. The food itself is tasty with a nice presentation. The wine list could stand a few more reasonably priced selections.
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luvnapa
Houston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect birthday dinner service food we’re awesome! glad the bread pudding is back since it is the best i have ever had
S
Susibelle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Atmosphere is the best, food is fabulous and service is impeccable. Can’t get much better than that. Our favorite restaurant. The shuttle to the Hobby is a super plus.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Damian's Cucina Italiana does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Damian's Cucina Italiana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 522-0439.

Damian's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 2650 OpenTable diners.