Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

Name: Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks
Address: 1958 W Gray St suite 101, Houston, TX, United States, 77019-4816
Telephone: (281) 378-4890
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1106 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 90 times today

Experiences are available.

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Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room. Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, piadinas and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(281) 378-4890
Website
https://www.zanticucina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Hilario Zamora
Private party facilities
From executive dinners to family feasts, our spaces effortlessly adapt to every occasion. Whether indoors or enjoying the fresh air on our patio, Zanti has the perfect setting to make your celebration unforgettable.
Private party contact
Events Sales Manager: (832) 948-0216

Location
1958 W Gray St suite 101, Houston, TX 77019-4816
Neighbourhood
River Oaks
Cross Street
Driscoll St
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Galentine's Cocktail Trees
US$84.00 per party
Feb 9, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
*Pricing reflects an average for 6 cocktails, therefore pricing is subject to change. Galentine's is making its way to Zanti - River Oaks. Join us throughout February and experience our new Cocktail Trees. Available for 5-12 cocktails, because love is about sharing. Featured Cocktails: Lover's Passion - Grey Goose vodka, Italicus, Passoa liqueur, vanilla and passion fruit syrups Mi Amore - Patron Reposado, St. Germain, Soho Lychee liqueur, lychee raspberry syrup, lime juice My Sweet Valentine - Tanqueray, Cocchi Rosa, Aperol, lemon and pineapple juice Bacio Alla Fragola Shot - Ketel One, Baileys strawberries and cream, mix of milks Grab your girls, and sip something cute!
Zanti RO power lunch
US$35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a three course lunch for $35. Choose from a list of appetizers, entrees and dessert. This menu includes ice tea or soft drink (not bottle water). Service is not included.
Pre theatre menu $55
US$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
3 course meal before the theatre. · First Course · Cacio & Pepe Salad Minestrone Soup Arancini Shrimp Ceviche · Second Course · Chicken Piccata Margherita Pizza True Cheese Ravioli Flank Steak · Third Course · Panna Cotta Homemade Gelato Sorbete

Popular dishes

Imported selection of cheeses and meats, served with rustic Pugliese grilled bread, honeycomb, Marcona almonds, Cerignola olives and truffle stracciatella spread. Meat: Prosciutto di Parma, Golfetta Salame, Sopressata Calabrese Piccante, Coppa or Speck Affumicato. Cheese: Parmigiano Reggiano, Fior d' Arancio, Pantaleo, Sapore del Piave or Trillium

PiccoloUS$28.00
2 meats and 1 cheese
MedioUS$38.00
3 meats and 2 cheese
GrandeUS$58.00
4 meats and 3 cheese

Antipasti

Black Truffle Beef TartareUS$28.00
hand-cut beef tenderloin, truffle oil, sun-dried tomatoes, celery, Parmigiano Reggiano, capers, parsley, arugula and Dijon lemon dressing
Burrata CapreseUS$19.00
burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, pesto, roasted pistachios and Maldon sea salt
Duo di Tonno
yellowfin tuna tartare and carpaccio, preserved lemon, fried capers, baby heirloom tomatoes and lemon dressing
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$13.00
eggplant, melted mozzarella cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil and pomodoro
Fritto Misto MediterraneoUS$26.00
calamari, shrimp and artichokes, fried, served with arrabbiata, garlic aioli and grilled lemon
Mediterranean HummusUS$13.00
chickpea spread, Kalamata and Cerignola olives, mint, extra virgin olive oil and Sardinian Carasau bread
Mussels alla TarantinaUS$25.00
pomodoro sauce, peperoncino and white wine
Octopus CarpaccioUS$24.00
fennel, heirloom cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette
Scampi Aglio Olio & PeperoncinoUS$24.00
grilled shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, peperoncino, lemon zest, parsley and grilled lemon
Zanti ArtichokeUS$18.00
artichoke hearts, pancetta, sundried tomatoes, basil, white wine and stracciatella cheese

Insalate & Soup

Artichoke & Roasted BeetsUS$18.00
goat cheese mousse, crispy quinoa, micro celery and oregano vinaigrette
Cacio & Pepe SaladUS$16.00
baby lettuce, 25-year-old balsamic vinegar, Cacio cheese & pepper dressing and Parmigiano Reggiano
Frutti di Mare SoupUS$21.00
mussel, clam, baby scallop, shrimp, squid, pomodoro sauce, peperoncino, garlic, white wine and grilled Pugliese bread
Tuna SaladUS$32.00
seared yellowfin tuna, baby kale, baby arugula, coriander, avocado, Parmigiano Reggiano, red onion, fennel, Maldon sea salt and lemon vinaigrette

Pizze Napoletane

LobsterUS$38.00
white Parmesan sauce, mozzarella, lobster meat, garlic and basil
MargheritaUS$21.00
mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Napoletan PorkUS$25.00
mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, dried oregano and fresh basil
Pesto & Salame GolfettaUS$25.00
pesto sauce, mozzarella, salame golfetta, roasted pistachios and stracciatella cheese
Piadina NapoletanaUS$23.00
Chef selection of charcuterie meat, truffle stracciatella cheese, baby arugula and extra virgin olive oil
Prosciutto di ParmaUS$24.00
mozzarella, baby arugula and prosciutto
StefanoUS$28.00
mushroom cream sauce, mozzarella, smoked speck, stracciatella and white truffle oil
TestarossaUS$28.00
white Parmesan sauce, mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, baby arugula, crispy pancetta, blue cheese and white truffle oil

Pesci e Carni

Braised Lamb OssobucoUS$48.00
served with Parmigiano Reggiano risotto
Branzino Baked in Sea SaltUS$76.00
32 oz fresh Mediterranean Branzino, extra virgin olive oil and grilled vegetables
Chicken PaillardUS$26.00
thinly pounded grilled chicken breast, baby arugula, heirloom tomatoes and grilled lemon
Halibut alla SardaUS$46.00
seared Halibut, zucchini, bell peppers, parsley, crispy prosciutto, garlic and pasta fregola
Lamb T-Bone & ChopsUS$52.00
mint and pea sauce, sautéed seasonal mushrooms, roasted red peppers and crispy brussels sprout
Piedmont Beef FiletUS$54.00
grilled 8 oz beef filet, creamy mashed potatoes, charred onion and sautéed Chiodini mushrooms
Rib Eye TagliataUS$56.00
sliced 14 oz rib eye, arugula, baby cherry heirloom tomatoes, crispy potatoes, Parmesan cheese and mustard demi-glace
Saffron ScallopsUS$42.00
seared scallops with saffron and asparagus risotto
Salmon Acqua PazzaUS$34.00
kalamata olives, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, white wine, asparagus and capers
Seafood CioppinoUS$42.00
shrimp, scallops and mussels, garlic, peperoncino, thyme, heirloom tomatoes, white wine and pomodoro sauce

Homemade Pasta

Beef RavioliUS$28.00
braised beef ravioli, sage, red wine and Parmigiano Reggiano
Black Truffle TaglioliniUS$58.00
butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, truffle oil and fresh black truffle
Gnocchi ai Funghi SilvestriUS$23.00
roasted mixed mushrooms, cream, garlic and parsley
Pappardelle al Ragú di OssobucoUS$34.00
shredded braised veal ossobuco, saffron, pomodoro and Parmigiano Reggiano
Rigatoni All'amatricianaUS$22.00
guanciale, pomodoro sauce, peperoncino and Parmigiano Reggiano
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$24.00
Bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese
Tagliolini Frutti di MareUS$31.00
squid ink black tagliolini, shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, clams, garlic, peperoncino, white wine, basil and pomodoro sauce
Tagliolini LobsterUS$48.00
white wine saffron lobster sauce
Truffle Cheese RavioliUS$26.00
fontina, Taleggio and Parmigiano Reggiano, homemade cheese ravioli in a truffle Parmesan creamy sauce

Alla Griglia

Bistecca alla FiorentinaUS$148.00
42 oz Prime Porterhouse served tableside
Costata di ManzoUS$84.00
grilled 22 oz prime Cowboy

Contorni

Brussels SproutUS$10.00
fried brussels sprout with Italian saba balsamic vinegar
Crispy PotatoesUS$10.00
garlic, rosemary, thyme and olive oil
Sage Polenta & Seasonal MushroomUS$12.00
Wild MushroomsUS$14.00
mix of wild mushrooms, sautéed with olive oil, whole roasted garlic, rosemary and parsley

What 1,106 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "beautiful ambiance" and "expansive wine menu." Highlights include the tableside truffle pasta and chocolate ball dessert. Complimentary valet parking is appreciated, enhancing an already "lovely" experience.

1,106 Reviews

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Sammy
Houston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Came in to celebrate Valentines Day which was perhaps the biggest factor to our sub-average experience. They seemed to be very overwhelmed with the traffic and their management system/processes were not sufficient enough to support the hustle and bustle of Valentines Day. Even though we had a reservation through Open Table that was scheduled at least a week in advance we still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. The ambiance was nice, and everything seemed to be okay leading up to our appetizer arriving to the table, but things took a decline from there.. My wife ordered the Black Truffle Taglioni (perhaps the 3rd most expensive item on the dinner menu served table side at $61) and she wanted some protein to accompany her entree so she ordered grilled shrimp. I ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese (considered to be one of their most popular dishes $27) and one side of the Gratin Potatoes ($14) to share, and both of our entrees took 50 minutes to arrive to the table and served cold as if they had been sitting on the kitchen line for quite some time. We expressed our concerns to our waiter who relayed our message to the floor manager, but our waiter was also absent to check in on us multiple times for prolonged periods of time and at one point was even absent for 20 minutes. To the restaurant’s credit the floor manager did come by to acknowledge us and our frustration. They ended up “comping” our dessert, removing my wife’s entree from the bill, and supposedly taking 30% off the tab but we still ended up paying $178 with the tip. No drinks, just one bottle of sparkling water. the Mediterranean Hummus appetizer ($13) and two cappuccino’s. Value was just simply not there.
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Adeleke
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sarah was an amazing waiter she made our experience very enjoyable, atmosphere was perfect, food was wonderful! I will definitely be coming back.
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Steven
VIP
Houston
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was exceptional. We had a fabulous time our server. Matthew was on point. Even with it being valentines, we still felt that we were not overlooked in the party room. The food was amazing. It was a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday.
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Stephanie
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time and I will definitely be back. Beautiful drinks for Valentines day, and we got a free polaroid picture and no comments on the food everything was definitely amazing and a good price ❤️
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Brian
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect night out with my bride. Great food. Great service. Great night.
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Clay
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were incredible. Waitress did a great job, but service was a bit slow. it was Valentine’s Day so that’s to be expected. Will be returning!
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Mario
Houston
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Upon my arrival at Zanti Restaurant for the Valentine's Day theatre menu, I was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional hostess. As I settled into my seat, the server warmly greeted me, albeit with a hint of uncertainty regarding which menu to recommend. Opting to address the matter, I conversed with the manager, a well-dressed Hispanic gentleman, who regrettably exhibited a rather impolite and unwelcoming demeanor. When he approached to pour champagne, he did so without a word of greeting or an "excuse me," reaching over my meal without acknowledgment. Lacking in proper etiquette and refinement, I kindly reminded him of the appropriate protocol, to which he simply walked away. Throughout the evening, I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched from afar, leaving me feeling unsettled. To exacerbate matters, the pizza arrived without the option of additional toppings like cheese, a disappointing omission considering the $30 price tag. Moreover, I was charged $9 for sparkling water despite clearly declining it, along with an extra $3 for ranch dressing. The server had initially mentioned that extra pizza toppings would cost $8, only to charge me the same amount later on. It's not about the monetary value, but rather the principle at stake. I hold firm to the expectation of transparency and integrity in my dining experiences, both of which were unfortunately lacking in this instance. In summary, I would rate this restaurant a 3 out of 5, with no intentions of revisiting in the future.
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Brian
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience is very nice and service was good. Food was king and they did an amazing job in the kitchen Highly recommend
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Shayne
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Branzino served covered in salt & flamed table side. Delicious martinis, great service as always, thank you!
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Kantrell
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service,Great food.Would 100% come back.It did seem like the server emelda had a lot of tables in their section.Seems like she handed it well
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Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 378-4890.

Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks is rated 4.7 stars by 1106 OpenTable diners.