Riondo's Ristorante

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   Susan

   VIP

   Houston

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love Riondo's! We had a fabulous table in the vault and wonderful service by Joshua. The cocktails and food were perfect on a chilly and rainy night. Thank you!
   

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   THADDEUS

   VIP

   Houston

   178 reviews

   4.0

   178 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   our 1st time dining inside. We sat outside once but this time we enjoyed the warmth of inside the restaurant. It was a nasty cold damp evening so the food and drink warmed us up. The service was good. I was glad we had an OT reservation b/c there was a line to get in and we were seated quickly. Anyway the atmosphere was lively with Mardi Gras revelers, colors, outfits, and necklaces. We shared a bottle of wine. Good times.
   

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   Sara

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   47 reviews

   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The martinis were large and strong. Loved the cozy atmosphere, overlooking the Strand. Friendly bartender.
   

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   Vickie

   VIP

   Houston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   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 on February 16, 2025

   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 on February 13, 2025

   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

   151 reviews

   5.0

   151 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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