Rice Village Restaurants

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Houston’s Café Rabelais serves sumptuous French cuisine in its classic, European-inspired eatery. Fantastic starter options include the mouth-watering smoked salmon plate, the white bean and vegetable soup, as well as a variety of decadent cheese plates. Café Rabelais’s specialty dinner entrées include the seared duck breast with Szechuan demi-glace, the seared snapper in rich beurre blanc, the vegetarian orzo pasta with purple cauliflower and feta cheese and the red wine marinated ribeye with eggplant.
Top off your Café Rabelais French feast with an unforgettable dessert, like the mixed nut and chocolate silk pie “fondant au chocolate sur croute de noix” or the fruity “sorbet du jour” and wash it down with a fresh, hot espresso.

Coppa Osteria is the perfect paring of food and lifestyle, taking its personality from the affluent, family centric West University, Southampton, Rice and Museum District neighborhoods. Its clientele is an eclectic mix of professionals, university academics and young families – who all seem to know one another. With craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, it's easy to find the perfect beverage to pair with Coppa's modern Italian cuisine. Neapolitan-inspired pizzas are some of the most popular items on the menu – the Coppa Pepperoni and Carnissima are crowd favorites. Diners also flock for the Fritto Misto, Burrata Tartufo and Spaghetti Carbonara (Coppa's signature dish). Complete with a lively bar scene and a large outdoor patio that lends itself to sipping rosé and taking in the surrounding neighborhood scenery, Coppa is the ideal setting for an intimate all-day dining with family & friends.
For group or private dining for 7+ guests, please submit a private dining inquiry below.

Crafted by the visionary minds who brought you Doris Metropolitan and Badolina Bakery & Café, Hamsa emerges as a radiant gem in the culinary landscape, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Israel. Revel in the artistry of our hummus creations, succulent grilled skewers, and perfectly charred pitas. Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our salatim, a delightful array of vegetable-based delights that promise to tantalize your taste buds.

Candelaris is your destination for an authentic Italian restaurant experience, including woodfire pizza, fresh pasta, excellent wine, and amazing desserts.
Our Candelari’s family dishes and recipes reach back several generations. We proudly offer an exceptional selection of authentic Italian dishes, local favorites, and of course our renowned Candelari’s Sausage
Ask almost any native Houstonian about Candelari’s Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Houston, and most likely the first thing you will hear is something about our signature Italian sausage. Given that our restaurant developed almost naturally out of the renowned, Candelari’s Sausage Company, this is no surprise. And while we have grown to become one the most recognizable and best Italian restaurants and pizzerias in Houston, we are very proud of our modest roots.

Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!

Sixty Vines - Rice Village

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

Roma

Top-rated hospitality

"One of the Best New Restaurants in Houston."
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ROMA, an Italian eatery in Rice Village, is Houston's premier Italian restaurant, known for its homemade traditional pastas, its creative contemporary Italian cuisine, and its fine wine program.
ROMA was called one of "Houston's Best New Restaurants" by CultureMap when it first opened in 2019. And Houstonia magazine has called it one of their editors' favorite Italian restaurants in the city.
In 2020, ROMA launched what would become one of the city's most successful virtual wine dinner programs, often "hosting" more than 80 guests weekly in their homes as Italian winemakers joined from Italy.
That has inspired Shanon Scott to take his wine program to the next level. "Our goal is to make ROMA one of Houston's top wine destinations by the end of 2021," says Shanon.
Look out for new and regularly occurring wine tastings, wine dinners, and other wine and food events at ROMA!

Helen Greek Food and Wine

Located in the heart of Rice Village, Helen is a revolutionary new Greek restaurant in Houston. Regional and modern Greek cuisine while featuring an entirely Greek wine list, Texas/Greek craft beers

Cyclone Anaya's - Rice Village

We are Houston’s Original Tex-Mex Familia since 1966! Cyclone Anaya’s has been Houston’s favorite destination for the best margaritas in town for over 50 years. With our scratch-made enchiladas and tamales, our tender and flavorful fajitas, and many more Tex-Mex delights, we've helped to define and perfect this world-famous regional cuisine. Join us today at one of six Houston-area Cyclone Anaya’s Tex-Mex Kitchen locations in the Heights, Midtown, Rice Village, CityCentre, Woodway, and the Woodlands. No matter where you’re from, we’ll treat you like family!

FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge

Great vibe

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Price: Very Expensive

Located in Rice Village, FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge skillfully blends a restaurant and modern lounge into one elevated dining experience. Suitable for business professionals and dining connoisseurs, the space features a low-lit ambiance, a perfect mood-setter for date night.
An ode to Houston’s diverse population, FRNDS (pronounced friends), serves as an opulent and ultra-chic setting, perfect for private events or social gatherings. With tantalizing sharable plates crafted by Houston’s very own, Chef Suave Johnson, FRNDS offers a phenomenal menu, certain to wow our guests.
Cocktail aficionados can expect a crafted cocktail menu, that features classic cocktails with an amorous and unique spin.
Ultimately, FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge aims to redefine the modern dining experience complete with remarkable food, world-class service, and the perfect ambiance. We look forward to providing a space where you can make long-lasting memories with FRNDS!
We are 21+ establishment at all times

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Yelena
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Waiter is slow at list during the day. Wed was in the evening it was more fun
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HamsaPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Rice Village
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4.7
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JanVIP
Hawaii •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is always great here. Love the caprese burrata.
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Coppa OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Rice Village
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4.8
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KellyVIP
El Paso •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of our favorite places. We had reservations for 6 pm but decided to go earlier. We got there right before 5 and even though they weren’t yet open they welcomed us in. Caesar salad was great but the house salad is still my favorite. We had Fettuccine Cacio e Pepe and it was amazing. The bread, the pasta, the service! Our waiter was from Italy and was so friendly and a wealth of information. This place is wonderful, and more importantly they are consistent, great service and delicious food every time.
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RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.7
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Nancy
Houston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We have loved Cafe Rabelais for years. We returned Friday night for bone marrow, torchon and stuffed quail. Delicious! We also enjoy their collection of half bottles of wine. You won't be disappointed!
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Cafe RabelaisPrice: Expensive• French• Rice Village
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4.8
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DanielVIP
Houston •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoyed all aspects of this restaurant. Very intriguing and delicious menu items. The service was great. The music was a bit too loud but you could still carry on conversation. Overall we look forward to going again.
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Milton'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.8

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Rice Village is a unique shopping district located in Houston, Texas. Made up of retail, entertainment and dining options, Rice Village is a great place to grab lunch or dinner. Enjoy a casual lunch at a burger joint with an extensive beer list. Enjoy authentic Greek food with an all-Hellenic wine list, featuring regional cuisine with local seafood and ingredients. Many chefs here work directly with food providers in Houston to create farm-to-table menus. Grilled lamb chops and gyros top the list as local favorite picks. With so many versatile dining options, Rice Village is a great spot to have a good time with family and friends.

Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in Rice Village include Hamsa, Sixty Vines - Rice Village and Milton's

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Rice Village are Hamsa, Coppa Osteria and Sixty Vines - Rice Village

Bottomless brunch in Rice Village is available at Hamsa, Sixty Vines - Rice Village and Coppa Osteria

The most romantic restaurant in Rice Village is Milton's

Restaurants in Rice Village with a great view include Sixty Vines - Rice Village, Hamsa and FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge

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