Best European Restaurants in Houston

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A photo of Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana restaurant

1. Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana

4.7

Exceptional(26)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 6 times today

A nice hidden gem. Loved the decor, the kitchen open to the restaurant and bar. Very intimate, food was great overall. The cacio peppe was my least favorite as it had no flavor at all. We ordered pasta and asked the chef to make it spicy. The first time it was so delicious, we ordered another for our table, however it was less spicy and not as great as the first time. We had to ask for more water after our pitcher was sitting empty for a while, we also had to request that our table be cleaned off after we finished the starters. The restaurant was empty so it wasn’t busy and therefore they should have been a bit more attentive. Little details make or break a restaurant in our opinion. With that being said, we’ll definitely give it another try because the food was good.

2. The Marigold Club

4.6

Exceptional(166)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 24 times today

We really dug the vibe. The interior is really stylish. The only thing we thought that was lacking was our particular server’s service. When I requested a second cocktail and asked him to surprise me with something vodka based, he brought a “French 76”, made with vodka instead of gin. Notwithstanding whether or not such a drink exists vis a vis the known “French 75” drink, he should have known that I had JUST finished a French 75, in part because I had the same gin style glass on my table. This is not service I would expect from a Michelin level restaurant (I know this one did not get one, but maybe you are gunning for it), many of which me and my wife have been too, including multiple Three Star restaurants! The waiter should be more aware as being delivered such a drink might be thought of as being lazy or dismissive towards the diner. My wife and I are well prepared to pay large amounts for a top notch dinner as well, and we are more likely to do so when a restaurant succeeds in ALL categories.

A photo of Etoile Cuisine Et Bar restaurant

3. Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3823)

Price: Expensive

• French • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 26 times today

Love this neighborhood place. Always weather permitting use the patio.

4. Blue Tuba

4.4

Awesome(59)

Price: Expensive

• European • Heights / Washington

Booked 8 times today

Loved it. Met the owners, who were incredibly welcoming. He’s the chef/creator and offers a menu of varied European dishes. Everything we ate was delicious. Sweet Czech folks who know what they’re doing!

5. Cafe Adel

4.7

Exceptional(21)