Best Cozy Restaurants in University of Houston

119 restaurants available nearby

1. Milton's

4.7

Exceptional(84)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 43 times today

Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!

2. Coppa Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(548)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village

Booked 71 times today

Coppa Osteria is the perfect paring of food and lifestyle, taking its personality from the affluent, family centric West University, Southampton, Rice and Museum District neighborhoods. Its clientele is an eclectic mix of professionals, university academics and young families – who all seem to know one another. With craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, it's easy to find the perfect beverage to pair with Coppa's modern Italian cuisine. Neapolitan-inspired pizzas are some of the most popular items on the menu – the Coppa Pepperoni and Carnissima are crowd favorites. Diners also flock for the Fritto Misto, Burrata Tartufo and Spaghetti Carbonara (Coppa's signature dish). Complete with a lively bar scene and a large outdoor patio that lends itself to sipping rosé and taking in the surrounding neighborhood scenery, Coppa is the ideal setting for an intimate all-day dining with family & friends.For group or private dining for 7+ guests, please submit a private dining inquiry below.

3. Fiori

4.2

Awesome(636)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Montrose

Booked 19 times today

Fiori is a charming and cosy Italian restaurant and floral boutique in the heart of Montrose, led by chef Alessio from Rome. The restaurant is located in a cute two-story building, has a nice patio with lights hanging on the outside and a terrace; massive oak trees surround the building creating an unique atmosphere. The beautifully interior, decorated with fresh flowers, plants and paintings, offers a lovely and light ambience. Fiori focuses on using authentic traditional recipes. At lunch offers salads, pasta and Italian sandwiches. At dinner, Fiori transforms to a relaxed lounge atmosphere with a full bar and refined wine selection, where you can have a classic Italian aperitive and then taste a selection of true Italian dishes. Periodically Fiori hosts local artist to delight you with paintings and live entertainments. Moreover, you can surprise your guests with a table floral arrangement or a bouquet for your partner. Fiori is available for private parties/events of many sizes.

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4. Annabelle Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(930)

Price: Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 106 times today

Situated as the anchor restaurant of Autry Park, a 14-acre mixed-use Hanover development on Buffalo Bayou Park, Annabelle Brasserie will serve French cuisine lunch, dinner seven and weekend brunch in a lively atmosphere with picturesque views.

5. Roost Houston

4.8

Exceptional(531)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Montrose

Booked 13 times today

Nominated by Food and Wine Magazine as best chef southwest and 4 time winner of the Houston Iron Fork competition, Roost is slowly standing in a class of its own. With accolades like winner of the Food Networks Beat Bobby Flay and competing on Guy's Grocery Games, local Chef Kevin Naderi loves developing global flavors and serving his hometown. Roost’s 50-seat space is cozy and unpretentious, amid walls paneled with old shutters and Edison-like light fixtures. Roost’s rustic and diverse menu is revised every five weeks, inspired by local availability of farm-fresh seasonal ingredients and flavors of the world, including the American South, Asia, and from the Middle East, taking advantage of Chef Naderi’s Persian heritage. With over 13 years of serving Houston, we are proud to be a delicious option for our incredible city, and we truly looking forward to giving you a casual- fine dining experience.

6. Grace's

4.8

Exceptional(4317)

Price: Expensive

• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 54 times today

Brunch on Saturday and Sunday is primarily first come, first served. If you do not see the time you want available online, please call us directly. When owner Johnny Carrabba set out on his next restaurant venture, he knew his vision would include the fond memories he had of his dear grandmother Grace Mandola. Grace, also known to the family as Mama, was a Sicilian woman born to immigrant parents in Louisiana. She had a flair for cooking, hospitality, and deep faith.She was known to make bread from scratch every Saturday for her legendary three-hour Sicilian Sunday lunches; and, her newly established family roots in Louisiana added interesting flavors to her home cooked meals. The entire Mandola family, including her five children and fourteen grandchildren, was regularly greeted in her home with smells of warm bread, well brewed sauces and homemade soups. It was around her table that her family learned the true meaning and value of relationships, friendships and good food.

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7. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(193)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Heights / Washington

Booked 18 times today

Le Jardinier is a cozy restaurant with a relaxed-luxury atmosphere. Custom art pieces and an Isamu Noguchi-designed sculpture garden set the scene. As one reviewer puts it, 'This is, by far, our favorite spot in Houston. If you want to be dazzled with amazing food and ambiance with the touch of excellence, you will absolutely love Le Jardinier.' Another reviewer praises the 'beautiful space' and the 'lovely, modern atmosphere.' This place truly embodies the essence of cozy.

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8. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(415)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montrose

Booked 38 times today

Located in a former auto shop in the vibrant Montrose neighborhood near The Menil Collection and Museum District, Clark’s Houston is the third and largest location of our popular neighborhood oyster bar and seafood restaurant. Opened in Fall 2023, Clark’s features freshly shucked oysters, crudo, lobster roll, daily fish specials, caviar and blini, bowls of chowder and cioppino as well as a much-loved burger and shoestring fries.The restaurant specializes in martinis and signature cocktails as well as an extensive Champagne and wine list. The design is light, bright, and airy with nautically-themed touches including a centerpiece fish tank, teak wood furniture, bright white walls, and blue and turquoise tones.In addition to a marble-topped oyster bar and dining room, there’s a large, covered patio for prime people watching and oyster slurping. Clark’s Houston also offers a semi-private dining room for special occasions and events.

9. Lucille's

4.5

Awesome(2381)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Museum District

Booked 54 times today

Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.

10. Roma

4.7

Exceptional(1276)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 11 times today

"One of the Best New Restaurants in Houston."Culture MapROMA, an Italian eatery in Rice Village, is Houston's premier Italian restaurant, known for its homemade traditional pastas, its creative contemporary Italian cuisine, and its fine wine program.ROMA was called one of "Houston's Best New Restaurants" by CultureMap when it first opened in 2019. And Houstonia magazine has called it one of their editors' favorite Italian restaurants in the city.In 2020, ROMA launched what would become one of the city's most successful virtual wine dinner programs, often "hosting" more than 80 guests weekly in their homes as Italian winemakers joined from Italy.That has inspired Shanon Scott to take his wine program to the next level. "Our goal is to make ROMA one of Houston's top wine destinations by the end of 2021," says Shanon.Look out for new and regularly occurring wine tastings, wine dinners, and other wine and food events at ROMA!

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Michael
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolute standout for Italian food in Houston. Italian American with great service and a modern touch. Could easily be compete with New York Italian. Wine list very well priced and well curated. Highlights were the sweetbreads, tuna N’duja, chicken parm, and dry aged steak either crispy potatoes. But honestly every dish was an absolute hit. Not one lackluster plate.
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Milton'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.7
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Titou
Houston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The best I tried so far in Houston! Great place to take clients or friends
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Annabelle BrasseriePrice: Expensive• French• Montrose
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It's been a few years since we've been to Roost, it used to be with our family, it would be hit or miss to get in. Now with reservations as an option know we can get a table. I'm so glad we decided to go here! The service was top-notch. The food was delicious,better than I remembered. Everything was cooked perfectly. The flavors are interesting yet still feel like Grandma would make. With 30% off of wine on Monday and Tuesday it's a great deal, especially since wines are reasonable to begin with. Shout out to our server Abby for a great wine recommendation and also a general excellent demeanor. We'll be back for sure!
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Roost HoustonPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Montrose
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4.8
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JanVIP
Hawaii •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food is always great here. Love the caprese burrata.
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Coppa OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Rice Village
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4.8
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Rey
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This place was overall a great place to dine in at. This is a great spot to enjoy good food, excellent drinks and nice ambience. As an individual who is not a huge wine drinker, the server was amazing at talking about the different wines and help pick an excellent wine! Will definitely return on my next trip to Houston.
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FioriPrice: Expensive• Italian• Montrose
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4.2

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119 restaurants available nearby

1. Milton's

2. Coppa Osteria

3. Fiori

4. Annabelle Brasserie

5. Roost Houston

6. Grace's

7. Le Jardinier - Houston

8. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

9. Lucille's

10. Roma

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