Romantic Italian Restaurants in Houston, Texas

Romantic Italian Restaurants in Houston, Texas
Houston has an endless choice of eating establishments throughout the city. From Pan Asian to Soul Food, Houston has it all. For many, the food of love and romance is Italian food. If you are looking for an intimate dining experience, to celebrate an anniversary or Valentine's Day, you are simply spoilt for choice in the Bayou City.

Amerigo's Grille, The Woodlands

Located in the Woodlands area, Amerigo's is a fine Italian restaurant. Set in classic elegant surroundings, a romantic dinner for two is ensured at this dining establishment. Begin your experience with one of their freshly cooked appetizers such as the shrimp and crab cheesecake before choosing one of their many fine main courses. Seafood and pasta are order of the day here and recommendations include the Fillet of Sea Bass which comes served with fresh mushrooms, and the Beefsteak Tomato Salad, an amalgamation of farm grown tomatoes, Roquefort cheese and balsamic dressing. Completing the romantic ambiance of the restaurant is the second story piano bar where you can unwind with drinks and live music for a perfect end to your romantic evening.

Amerigo's Grille
25250 Grogan's Park Drive, Houston, Tx 77380
Tel: 281 362 0808
http://amerigos.com/

Damian's Cucina Italiana, Downtown Houston

With a trendy downtown location, Damian's has an authentic cozy atmosphere perfect for an intimate dinner for two. Murals of rural Italy adorn the walls inside whilst the dark furniture and muted lighting create the perfect romantic mood. Regular house specials and a comprehensive menu offer an abundance of food choices, while each night the chef serves up a unique dish not on the menu to enhance the variety. Dishes are reasonably priced with a plate of spinach and cheese dumplings costing around $9 and a serving of the ravioli of the day costing $13, while the more expensive dishes are the meat dishes, the most expensive being the double cut baby lamb chops at $37. Recommended is the Fra Diavolo, a linguini pasta and lobster dish served with a spicy marinara sauce and cuttings of shrimp and crab meat. In addition to romantic setting of the restaurant, Damian's also offers a free shuttle service to the theater for its customers, a great benefit should your romantic evening include seeing one of Houston's many theatrical productions.

Damian's Cucina italiana
3011 Smith Street, Houston, Tx 77006
Tel :713 522 0439
http://www.damians.com/

Simposio Ristorante, Galleria

Simposio is a tasteful establishment that exudes elegance and class. Simposio means "gathering place" and Simposio Ristorante fits its name well. With a large dining area and an intimate private room, the restaurant caters to both private parties and social dinners. A piano bar and outdoor patio add the finishing touches to Simposio, making a romantic dinner here one to remember. The menu is created by Igor Rosi, a native of Italy, and the dishes encompass all tastes, ensuring you will leave satisfied. Try the Gamberoni con Pancetta, large shrimps in cured pancetta with butternut squash. For wine aficionados, there are special wine prices every Monday.

Simposio Ristorante
8401 Westheimer, Suite 190
Houston, Texas, 77063
Tel: 713-532-0550
http://www.simposioristorante.com

Article Written By Rina Shah

Rina Shah is a law student with degrees in psychology and business administration from the University of Texas and a Master of Science from the London School of Economics. She has worked in law, nonprofits, information technology and teaching. Shah has over five years of experience writing for various purposes on the job and more than 10 years of academic writing.

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