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3011 Smith St. Houston, TX 77006

713-522-0439

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Critics'
Pick
Best Pre- or Post-Theater Restaurant
Award Winner 2007

Cuisine(s): Italian

Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11:30pm, Sat 5pm-11:30pm

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Business Casual

Features: Takeout, Private Party

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Reservations: Accepted, Highly Recommended

Parking: Street, Valet

Description

This is undoubtedly one of the city's finest and most authentic Italian restaurants. It feels like a little piece of Tuscany right here in Houston. This white tablecloth, fine-dining restaurant has long-term, knowledgeable waiters. The cold antipasto misto plate is always worth trying. Fresh pasta dishes abound, and whether it's a simple spaghetti Bolognese or a more complex tortellini alla panna, they never disappoint. The osso buco is timeless and the veal chop enough for two. Try the traditional rosemary roasted potatoes with any dish. The dessert cart never fails to impress.

2007 | Best Pre- or Post-Theater Restaurant

One of the great things about dining at Damian's -- in addition to the fact that it's one of the best Italian restaurants in town, with service to match -- is its shuttle service. When you make a reservation, let them know you'll be attending the theater, symphony or any other show downtown. They will not only take you to your venue after your meal in a comfortable bus, but will also pick you up for coffee and dessert at the end of the show. That way, not only can you enjoy dishes... More »
2007 | Best Italian Restaurant

This time-honored Tuscan-style restaurant has been purring along for decades, turning out classic Italian cuisine. The grilled seasonal vegetables are a favorite appetizer, and there's a wide variety of antipasti. The pasta with seafood in cream sauce is stellar, and the veal chops are legendary. But in the last few months, Damian's has gone from good to great, thanks to an extensive renovation. The carpeting, the windows and the lighting are all brand-new, and the look is more... More »
2001 | Best Italian Restaurant

It is overwhelming to walk in the front door of this dark and clubby old haunt. To your left, there's the reception stand, where you are offered an uncommonly gracious greeting. Right in front of you, a fabulous array of antipasti plates is spread out on a low table. To your right, a dark and comfortable-looking bar beckons. Should you opt for the dining room, you will be treated to the best selection of authentic Tuscan pasta dishes and Italian-style grilled chops in the city. But if... More »

Warm-up Course

By Paul Galvani | Thu, November 10, 2005

One thing Italians know how to do is eat. Antipasto is like a series of tapas; but instead of serving them on different plates like the Spaniards do, the Italians prefer them all on one plate. At Damian's Cucina Italiana (3011 Smith, 713-522-0439)... More »

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hpence | Houston, TX | 11 Reviews

| Wed, August 26, 2009

Definitely the best for Italian. I have a few spots that I always go back to, and this is one of them.

Dinner Menu

Antipasti Freddi
*gluten Free

$7.00

Peppers And Anchovies*
grilled sweet peppers marinated with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, capers, and anchovies

$9.00

Antipasto Misto
an assortment of cold appetizers from the antipasto table

$9.00

Prosciutto Con Asparagi*
prosciutto crudo, steamed asparagus and a lemon vinaigrette

$16.00

Insalata Naparst*
a selection of fresh seafood tossed with tomato, onion, olives, ricotta salata cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and herbs

Antipasti Caldi
*gluten Free

$9.00

Gnocchi Verdi*
spinach and cheese dumplings baked in a tomato cream sauce

$9.00

Sweet Potato Ravioli
stuffed ravioli with mashed sweet potato in a sage butter sauce

$10.00

Gamberoni Alla Portobello*
grilled portobello mushroom topped with sauteed shrimp drizzled with a lemon bianco

$12.00

Cozze*
steamed mussels in a spicy marinara or white wine garlic sauce

$13.00

Calamari Fritti
fried baby squid with pomodoro

$13.00

Asparagus Mike Wells
parmesan crusted asparagus with fresh jumbo lump crabmeat and nino sauce

Insalate
*gluten Free Items

$9.00

Insalata Mista*
classic italian mixed salad

$9.00

Verde Gorgonzola*
a green salad with gorgonzola cheese and walnut dressing

$10.00

Insalata Mona Lisa*
mixed lettuces with creamy balsamic dressing, topped with tomatoes, sweet roasted almonds and feta cheese

$10.00

Tomatoes Caprese*
sliced beefsteak tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and basil

$10.00

Spinaci Campania*
spinach salad, strawberry vinaigrette with pistachio crusted goats cheese medallions

Minestre
*gluten Free

$9.00

Minestrone*
traditional hearty vegetable soup

$9.00

Milo Hamilton’s Pasta E Fagioli
italian pasta and bean soup

Pasta
“friends, Like Macaroni, If They’re Not Warm, They’re Not Good.”

$15.00

Spaghetti Carrettieri
whole wheat pasta in a sauce of crushed tomato, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil

$15.00

Ravioli Del Giorno
ravioli of the day

$16.00

Spaghetti Bolognese
a classic ragu sauce

$15.00

Spaghetti Broccoli
pasta tossed with broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and oil sprinkled with mama mandola breadcrumbs

$15.00

Eggplant Parmigiana
baked eggplant with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato sauce, basil

$16.00

Tortellini Alla Panna
pasta bows stuffed with chicken, pork, mortadella ricotta and spices in a cream sauce

$16.00

Paglia E Fieno Alla Ghiotta (straw And Hay)
spinach and egg noodles in a cream sauce with proscuitto, mushrooms, peas and parmigiano

$16.00

Cappellini Siciliano
cappellini pasta, roasted diced eggplant, capers and ricotta cheese in pomodoro

$16.00

Lasagna Bolognese
pasta layered with ground veal, mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheeses baked in pomodoro

$18.00

Spaghetti Carbonara
pancetta, onion, parmesan and cream finished with egg

$20.00

Linguine Alla Gamberoni
linguine, shrimp, basil, black garlic, cherry tomato tossed in aglio

$21.00

Linguine Alle Vongole
linguine pasta and clams tossed with white or red sauce

$30.00

Fedilini Al Buongustaio
ine spaghetti with jumbo tiger shrimp and lump crabmeat in a suga rosa

$30.00

Fra Diavolo Linguine
pasta, spicy marinara, with jumbo lump crabmeat and tiger shrimp

Pollami

$19.00

Chicken Parmesan
sauteed chicken dusted in mama mandola breadcrumbs topped with fontina cheese served with fettuccine pomodoro

$20.00

Lamberti
chicken milanese with lemon caper butter sauce

$20.00

Pollo Alla Gratella*
marinated breast of chicken grilled with fresh rosemary, garlic and ammoghiu

$21.00

Pollo Menichino*
grilled, balsamic marinated chicken breast with goat cheese, sundried tomatoes and a lemon bianco

Carni

$20.00

Costolette De Maiale Albanese*
8 oz center cut pork chop marinated and grilled over caramelized onions topped with raisins and a port wine reduction

$22.00

Involtini Di Maiale
rolled pork tenderloin stuffed with spinach, sun dried tomatoes and fontina cheese drizzled with a maple glaze served with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans

$24.00

Veal Piccata
scaloppine sauteed with lemon, fresh parsley, butter

$25.00

Veal Marsala
sautéed veal topped with a mushroom marsala wine sauce with prosciutto served with fettuccine alfredo

$35.00

Bistecca
14 ounce, bone in rib eye grilled served with roasted potatoes and green beans

$36.00

Filetto Roma
6 ounce, center-cut filet topped with a caramelized roma tomato with gorgonzola cheese served over garlic mashed potatoes drizzled with madeira wine sauce

$43.00

Costoletta Alla Griglia
grilled 14 ounce veal chop rubbed with fresh rosemary

$44.00

Agnello Di Palacio
9 ounce double cut baby lamb chops, balsamic and herb marinated then grilled

Pesci

$22.00

Gamberoni Vincenzo
gulf shrimp stuffed italian style with crabmeat and served with capellini marinara

$24.00

Shrimp Damian*
sauteed with garlic, white wine and butter, served with fettuccine alfredo

$23.00

Trotelle Alle Verdure
grilled trout topped with grilled vegetables and ammoghiu, served with sweet potato ravioli

$25.00

Flounder Pizaola*
grilled filet of flounder topped with shrimp, olives, capers and fresh marinara served with sauteed green beans

$25.00

Flounder Venezia
sauteed flounder crusted with parmesan cheese served over grilled asparagus topped with diced tomato, mushrooms and shrimp drizzled with a citrus burre blanc

$26.00

Salmone Pistachio*
pistachio crusted atlantic salmon over primavera risotto

$26.00

Snapper Nino Jr.*
grilled fillet of snapper with shrimp, tomatoes, fresh mint, and basil bianco

$34.00

Snapper Butera*
grilled, gulf red snapper topped with jumbo lump crab drizzled with a light basil oil served with spinach mixed with cannellini bean and fresh tomato

$35.00

Branzino Azzurro
grilled, herb dusted sea bass and jumbo lump crabmeat over cannellini carrettieri, sautéed spinach and a white wine bianco

Desserts

$8.00

Tiramisu
rum-flavored mascarpone cheese, chocolate and ladyfingers flavored with espresso.

$7.00

Panna Cotta
vanilla bean cooked cream with fresh berries.

$8.00

Italian Creme Cake
traditional italian classic.

$8.00

Chocolate Raspberry Tart
with fresh raspberries.

$8.00

Lemon Tart
a lemon curd in a flaky crust.

$7.00

Tuscan Bread Pudding
served with jack daniel’s sauce.

$8.00

Infusione Di Cioccolato
layers of brownie, milk chocolate mousse and whipped cream.

$8.00

Limoncello Cheesecake
topped with roasted almonds and pecans.

$4.00

Gelato Or Sorbetto
choice of chocolate, vanilla, or stracciatella gelato, raspberry or lemon sorbetto.

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Damian's Cucina Italiana

3011 Smith St. Houston, TX 77006

713-522-0439

Description

2007 | Best Pre- or Post-Theater Restaurant

2007 | Best Italian Restaurant

2001 | Best Italian Restaurant

Warm-up Course

By Paul Galvani | Thu, November 10, 2005

hpence | Houston, TX | 11 Reviews

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