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2120 Ella Blvd. Houston, TX 77008

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2120 Ella Blvd. Houston TX 77008

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  • Italian
    Sun 4:30pm-9pm, Sat 5:30pm-10pm
    $$ $$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Catering
    Dinner, Lunch
  • Full bar
    Accepted
    Lot Available
Description

A marriage of warm, rustic, Texan décor and traditionally prepared Italian favorites, Cavatore is located in an old barn and plastered with an eclectic mix of posters, paintings and accessories. The menu ranges from the token lasagna to fish and seafood dishes, to grilled steaks with herbs, garlic and flamed in brandy. Lunch and dinner prices fall somewhere between mid-range and expensive, depending on the dish. It's popular for special occasions, rehearsal dinners, family gatherings and date nights.








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  • lacydrissi
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    | Los Angeles, CA | 1 Reviews

    5
    | Sun, March 10, 2013

    I had dinner at Cavatore's when I was in town from LA and I have to say this is truly a charming restaurant. The atmosphere, food and SERVICE was amazing. It is so rare to find a restaurant with live music, let alone a great singer and piano player, which I enjoyed so much.

    My friend and I were warmly welcomed from the moment we walked in the door. Had a great table in the back of the room facing the piano and singer, where we got to people watch as well. I could tell there are families that have been going here for a long time and I love that this place is kid-friendly. I can't explain it, but I just felt happy being there!

    Although I am not a ceasar salad kinda gal, my friend who lives in the Heights insisted I order one and wow I am so glad I did! It is light yet tangy, but not too tangy. Perfect. Most ceasar salads are too creamy in my opinion but this was honestly the best one I have ever had, hands down.

    I ordered the angel hair with tomato and basil-very simple dish i know but it was sooo good. My friend ordered the escargot and said it was really good too.

    Had to have desert of course! We split the white chocolate mousse and that was gone in 2 seconds.Enough said.

    I can't wait for my next Houston visit so I bring my family here. The live entertainment is really what makes this place stand out. Actually, everything about this place does. It's easy to see why this place has been around for 36 years.

  • link1978
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    | 2 Reviews

    5
    | Sun, March 10, 2013

    Federico,

    Enjoyed it again last night....as usual. Keep the good times comin'!

    Thanks again,

    Chef Livingston

  • Jane_512
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    5
    | Tue, March 5, 2013

    Cavatore's is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston-it certainly has the best Italian food! They've recently really made some impressive changes like serving only homemade pasta with a new tomato sauce that's too die for! Everyone mentions the Caesar salad which is awesome and is served table side but the pasta dishes are also fantastic as are the chicken dishes (I haven't tried everything on the menu yet!)

    I took my family to Cavatore's a week ago and we were all delighted by the live piano music. It really created a lovely atmosphere! The wait staff are really friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. One of my guests tried the newly revamped lasagna and raved over the delicious flavors including bechamel sauce ( can't go wrong with that!) I had my favorite, crawfish alla rosa, and the other guests tried the special which was the veal stuffed ravioli.

    Cavatore's is a fixture in the Heights and has been around for almost 30 years. I will definitely be back soon!

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  • Half-off at Cavatore, Kolache Factory Party Trays, Strata and More

    Half-off at Cavatore, Kolache Factory Party Trays, Strata and More

    By Christina Uticone | Tue, February 05, 2013

    Pasta lovers will delight in this week's Houston Press Voice Daily Deal, good for half-off ($20 for $40) at Cavatore Italian Restaurant. This 2007 Best of Houston winner (Best Family Restaurant) has b... More »

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  • 2007 | Best Family Restaurant

    Cavatore's has been serving Houston families for generations. A warm, friendly staff, excellent food, reasonable prices and Michaelangelo on piano make this one of the most popular Italian restaurants in town. (Folks drive in from the suburbs to dine on Cavatore's scrumptious spaghetti and handmade meatballs.) The restaurant is still owned and managed by the Cavatore family, who keep the food and service quality high, paying personal attention to everything that comes out of the kitchen.... More »

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Dinner Menu
Antipasti Caldi - Hot Appetizers
$9.00
Bocconcino Di Formaggio
fried mozzarella sticks, served with a side of fresh tomato sauce
$12.00
Gaberi Con Capesante
sautéed shrimp and scallops with garlic and fresh herbs in lemon butter sauce
$10.00
Funghi Ripieni Con Granchi
mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and baked in garlic butter sauce
$10.00
Ravioli Con Formaggio Fritti
fried spicy ravioli served with fresh tomato sauce
$10.00
Tortellini Con Panna
rings of pasta filled with veal in a creamy alfredo sauce
$11.00
Calamari Fritti
fried squid served with a side of fresh tomato sauce
$10.00
Escargot Cavatore
sautéed escargot with green onions and herbs in garlic butter or marinara sauce
Antipasti Freddi - Cold Appetizers
$10.00
Antipasto Freddo Italiano
assorted italian meats (salami, prosciutto, mortadella and mozzarella cheese)
$8.00
Pomodori Con Mozarella
slices of tomatoes with mozzarella, olive oil and fresh herbs
Zuppe - Soups
$7.00
Minestrone
vegetable and noodle soup
$8.00
Zuppe Di Pomodoro
creamy tomato basil soup
$7.00
Stracciatella
fresh spinach with egg white
Insalata - Salad
add grilled chicken - additional $7.95, add grilled shrimp - additional $5.95, add grilled salmon - additional $11.00
For Two $16.00
Insalata Di Cesare – Best In Town!
romaine lettuce and classic ceasar dressing, made tableside!
Pasta
$20.00
Fettuccine Alfredo Con Pollo
fettuccine alfredo with grilled strips of chicken and mushrooms
$16.00
Capelli D’angelo Con Vegetali
angel hair pasta with fresh vegetables, olive oil and herbs
$23.00
Linguini Giancarlo
sautéed calamari and shrimp in a fresh tomato sauce with herbs, served on a bed of linguini pasta
$18.00
Capelli D’angelo Con Pollo
angel hair pasta with diced chicken in a fresh tomato sauce with basil
$14.00
Spaghetti Con Polpette Di Carne
spaghetti and meatballs in a marinara sauce
$13.00
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
spaghetti with ground meat in a marinara sauce
$15.00
Lasagna Al Forno
everyone’s favorite
$16.00
Manicoti Freschi
pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and baked in tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
$16.00
Cannellone Della Casa
veal stuffed pasta baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
$17.00
Ravioli Con Carne
beef stuffed pasta baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
$16.00
Fettuccine Alla Carbonara
fettuccine with prosciutto, green onions and egg in a cream sauce with crushed black pepper
Pesce - Fish
$23.00
Pesce Con Gamberi Alla Griglia
grilled mahi mahi with shrimp in lemon, olive oil and basil, served with sauteed fresh vegetables
$22.00
Gamberi Della Casa
sautéed shrimp and scallops in a garlic lemon butter sauce, served on a bed of angel hair pasta
$23.00
Salmone Con Teragon
filet of salmon in a tarragon sauce, served with broccoli and carrots. served with a side of penne marinara
$25.00
Snapper Della Casa
snapper sautéed with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce. served with a side of penne marinara
$20.00
Crawfish Alla Rosa
sautéed crawfish, mushrooms, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes in a tomato cream sauce, served on a bed of angel hair pasta
$23.00
Pasta Pescatore
sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and squid in a cream sauce, served on a bed of fettuccine
Piatti Favoriti Della Casa - House Favorites
$23.00
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
grilled t-bone steak topped with italian herbs and garlic and flamed in brandy with sautéed vegetables. served with a side of penne marinara
$19.00
Salsiccia Italiana Con Verdure
italian sausage sautéed with brown sauce, bell peppers, red onions, basil and a touch of garlic. served with a side of penne marinara
$19.00
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
baked layers of eggplant topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. served with a side of penne marinara
$29.00
Tournedos Di Manzo Al Brandy
filet of beef sautéed with brown sauce and flamed in brandy with a touch of cream. served with a side of penne marinara
Pollo - Chicken
$18.00
Petti Di Pollo Alla Griglia
grilled breast of chicken with fresh herbs and asparagus, served with spaghetti-olive oil
$19.00
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
breaded and pan fried breast of chicken topped with fresh tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese. served with a side of penne marinara
$19.00
Pollo Francese
buttered breast with a mushroom, lemon butter sauce. served with a side of penne marinara
$18.00
Pollo Al Rosmarino
sautéed breast of chicken with garlic, mushrooms and rosemary. served with a side of penne marinara
Vitello - Veal
$22.00
Vitello Alla Marsala
slices of veal sautéed with greens onions and mushrooms flamed in marsala wine sauce. served with a side of penne marinara
$22.00
Vitello Alla Griglia Al Limone
grilled veal slices with fresh lemon, herbs and asparagus, served with spaghetti-olive oil
$24.00
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
sautéed veal with prosciutto, spinach and mushrooms in a brown sauce. served with a side of penne marinara
$22.00
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
breaded veal steak pan fried and baked with mozzarella cheese and fresh tomato sauce. served with a side of penne marinara
$22.00
Vitello Piccata
sautéed veal slices in lemon, butter and white wine with fresh mushrooms. served with a side of penne marinara
Contorni - Sides
$2.50
Extra Basket Of Bread
$9.00
Oven Baked Spinach
with mozzarella cheese
$7.00
Steamed Broccoli
$7.00
Steamed Asparagus
$7.00
Sautéed Mushrooms
$7.00
Sautéed Vegetables
$8.00
Sautéed Spinach In Olive Oil And Garlic
Dolci - Desserts
$7.00
Torte Assortite
$7.00
Torta Di Formaggio – Cheesecake
$7.00
White Or Dark Chocolate Mousse
$7.00
Spumoni
$6.50
Profiteroles
with ice cream
$7.00
Tiramisu
$7.00
Cannoli Alla Siciliana

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