Potente

4.8

1995 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people

Apr 18, 2025

April 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for fine wines

Potente is a sophisticated and upscale Italian restaurant located in downtown Houston led by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Every dish is locally sourced and uses only the highest quality ingredients. Try our chef favorite homemade pasta with black truffles shaved table side, petite filet with pistachio gremolata and homemade desserts sure to delight!

Our attire is relaxed formal. Shorts, hats, sneakers, torn clothing and sweat pants not permitted.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Cajun
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 237-1515
Website
http://www.potentehouston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive Chef
Danny Trace
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering Potente for your special occasion. No matter the need for your event, we will ensure that we create the most memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (713) 237-1515

Location
1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
Crawford
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,995 people are saying

Potente reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Romantic
Houston
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Potente offers an elevated dining experience with "awesome food, fantastic staff, and an overall excellent experience." Guests rave about the "truffle pasta," "impeccable service," and "beautiful ambiance." Perfect for special occasions, Potente promises "a symphony of gastronomic delight," making it "the best Italian in the city."

1,995 Reviews

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laurie VIP
Houston16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Delicious cocktails and amazing food. José made our evening so enjoyable
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Michael
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food, fantastic staff, and on overall excellent experience. Ate there by myself and had a fancy dining experience I've never had before in my life and even though I didn't look like their typical clientele, they still treated me with respect and kindness. Definitely come here to impress a date, but make sure she's worth it cause your are going to need you pocket book.
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Riccardo VIP
New York City18 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I enjoyed very much the food but not the freezing temperature. I thought that the restaurant was a bit too pertinacious. My waitress read to me line by line each item of the menu with a whispering voice….,it took her a few minutes
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Jaime
New Mexico4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The charred octopus was delicious, perfectly cooked. The squid ink pasta was a perfect match. The caccio e pepe was heavenly and the scallop dish with butternut squash risotto was superb. Kudos to the chef! Service was impeccable. Glad got there early to enjoy the delicious meal because it got a little too loud when they got busy. A must experience when in Houston.
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Mike
Houston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for dinner before a Broadway show at the Hobby Center. Delicious Italian cooking. Nice wine selection. Authentic Italian food. Waiters & hostess were so pleasant and happy. Great experience!!
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Joe VIP
Western NC26 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing experience! Beautiful food, great service and a wonderful ambiance.
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Phillip VIP
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was exceptional. Appetizers, entrees, desserts, drinks. Make sure you try the spaghetti on your first visit. Service was the best I have ever had anywhere. Special thanks to Rodney for making our experience perfect. I would definitely recommend getting a table in his section.
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Casey VIP
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bery few restaurants where after the meal, I wouldn’t change a thing - Potente is that restaurant.
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Monica
Houston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing!! Started with caviar, followed by soup with lobster. Entrees were truffle pasta and wagyu beef with lobster risotto. Delicious! Highly recommend.
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David VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been meal and service I’ve had in a while. Very very impressive restaurant.
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FAQs

Potente offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 237-1515.

Potente is rated 4.8 stars by 1995 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 30 times today

1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Crawford
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Cajun
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Danny Trace
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.potentehouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 237-1515
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering Potente for your special occasion. No matter the need for your event, we will ensure that we create the most memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (713) 237-1515

Potente

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