Riondo's Ristorante

Name: Riondo's Ristorante
Address: 2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX, United States, 77550
Telephone: (409) 621-9595
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1153 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Riondo's serves a casual lunch and upscale dinner with unmatched hospitality on the strand in Galveston. Riondo's also provides a private banquet room for rehearsal dinners, small weddings and all your special occasion needs. Chef Rico provides housemade pastas, mozzarella cheese, artisan breads and Gulf Coast Fresh Seafood, Wagyu beef and local farm to market produce from Moon Dog farms. Located in the historical Strand District in Galveston, come enjoy a romantic night at Riondos.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(409) 621-9595
Website
http://www.riondos.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Rico Caminos
Catering
Custom menus created by Chef Rico
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Riondo's Ristorante can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX 77550
Neighbourhood
Galveston
Cross Street
24th
Parking details
Valet parking available at the Tremont House located one block away, or there is $5 parking located across from the railroad museum on 25th Street
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Galveston
Best Food
Galveston
Best Ambience
Galveston
Best Value
Galveston
Good for groups
Galveston
Hot spot
Galveston
Neighbourhood gem
Galveston
Great for fine wines
Galveston
Great for outdoor dining
Galveston
Romantic
Galveston
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riondo's Ristorante in Galveston shines with "amazing food" and "fabulous service." This Italian gem on The Strand offers a diverse menu and an impressive wine selection. Guests rave about its "wonderful brunch" and "incredible pasta." While parking can be tricky, the "perfect ambiance" and "outstanding staff" make every visit worthwhile.

1,153 Reviews

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Vickie
VIP
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Wait staff ignored us throughout the entire meal. There were no water or wine refills. There was no offer to add cheese or even bring the ticket. Turned out the manager was the person who first took our order and he was non-apologetic for the very poor service.
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Ellen
VIP
Houston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met with some friends who were in town. We all ordered from the Happy Hour Menu and it was perfect. Oscar waited on our table and he was very attentive. Great service from the bar. Treaty mixed our drinks just how we like them. It was a great evening.
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Ron
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made dinner reservations for 3:45pm and were promptly seated. Very good time as restaurant had a calming ambience before the crowds. Nice place with multiple seating areas from front to back. We were seated in Dinning Room which is 1/2 through the restaurant. We started with their Appetizer Platter & bottle of Italian red wine (Delacorte). Of course it was a delicious blend that our waiter Nathan said was popular with guests. For Entrees we enjoyed their Scallops (including a selection of local fish from the Gulf), and Lasagna Bologne. They were both hot and delicious. Of course everything about the dining out experience is strongly influenced by the staff employed, and our Server Nathan was efficient, knowledgeable, friendly & actually appeared to enjoy working there! We’d definitely return next time - this place is a welcome alternative from our “rushed” dining experiences back home in San Diego.
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Dawn
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delectable! Our meals were the off menu specials suggested by our server. Blackened halibut and filet with lump crab meat. Italian margaritas were wonderful. Our service was great with time to enjoy and relax without feeling rushed. Overall highly recommend.
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Wade
VIP
Houston
150 reviews
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very elegant restaurant with exceptional Italian cuisine and exceptional service. We love Richard and his indepth knowledge of the menu offerings. He was so professional and attentive. I absolutely loved the seafood inspired dishes here, and my Wife loved the Veal PIcatta as well. However, she did mention that her dish could have been a little hotter (heat). We really loved our wine selection and Italian Old Fashioned drink as well. And you must try the Bananas Foster desert, which is flambeyed at your tableside. It was incredible! Make sure to make a reservation and get here at least a half-hour before your reservation time. It will take you that long to locate parking somewhere along the Strand, but it is well worth it.
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Joyce
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived early and had cocktails at the bar. I had the best Grey Goose Martini. This was the last evening for Restaurant week. Excellent food and service. We will definitely be back.
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Rob
VIP
Houston
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was as usual great! However the food was sub par. Had to send steak back 3 times to get it right.
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Bud
VIP
East Texas
71 reviews
4.0
71 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Riondo's never fails to deliver . It offers a nice selection of entrees and appetizers along with great cocktails and wine selections .
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JonathanM
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely great! Incredible pasta and service. This place is the best on the island.
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Kevin
VIP
Houston
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ruben, our bartender did a great job serving us. Amazing drinks and delicious food as always such a great place to eat can’t wait to go back.
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FAQs

Riondo's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 621-9595.

Riondo's Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1153 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX 77550

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
24th
Neighbourhood
Galveston
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available at the Tremont House located one block away, or there is $5 parking located across from the railroad museum on 25th Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rico Caminos
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.riondos.com/
Phone number
(409) 621-9595
Catering
Custom menus created by Chef Rico
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Riondo's Ristorante can accommodate all your special event needs.

Riondo's Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Tiramisu Crepes

Margherita

Prosciutto di Parma Bread

Daily Drink Specials

Wine Down WednesdayUS$5.00

Thirsty ThursdaysUS$3.00

Whiskey FridaysUS$15.00

Scrappy SaturdaysUS$8.00

Tropical SundaysUS$8.00

Main

WellsUS$3.00

Domestic BeerUS$2.00

Imported / Special BeerUS$3.00

$2 Off Wine by the Glass

MartinisUS$5.00

Happy Hour $7 Apps

Chicken Pram Skewers

Bruschetta

Baby Caprese

Mini (1 Topping) Pizzetta

Fried Ravioli

Riondo's Meatballs

Fried "Riondo Mozz"

Fried Calamari

Fruit & Cheese Plate

Fried Zucchini

Spinach Gnocchi w/ Prosciutto

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