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Cavatore Italian Restaurant, Houston, TX

Cavatore Italian Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1440 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cavatore Italian Restaurant is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been in Houston for 36 years. Our unique menu features dishes from Northern Italy. We are famous for our tableside Caesar salad and homemade tiramisu. Live piano music nightly complements our food and atmosphere. Benvenutti a tutti (welcome everybody)!!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 869-6622
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event-whether its an office lunch or a private function. We will be happy to work with you to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Houston private dining restaurant makes every private party occasion special!
  • Private party contact
    Roberto Serrano: (713) 869-6622
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Cross street
    T.C. Jester
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    We have live piano music every night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,440 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cavatore Italian Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Guests appreciate the engaging live music and "amazing flavors" in both food and drinks. Known for the "best Caesar salad in Houston," it's a cherished spot for celebrations and family gatherings.

1,440 Reviews
  1. WesS

    Austin8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cavatore, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we felt welcome throughout our fabulous meal. The staff’s dedication to ensuring a memorable experience was evident in every interaction.

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  2. John VIP

    Houston221 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely restaurant that has been in Houston since 1980. The food is very consistent, I love the veal Marsala. The snapper is also delicious. Great knowledgeable service. Easy parking.

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  3. Alan

    Houston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent, the Ceasar salad is phenominal, I love sitting in a comfortable bar for dinner. Bartender could have been more attentive. Great Italian food.

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  4. Darrick

    Houston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a favorite. Excellent food and service. The table side ceasar Salad is always a highlight.

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  5. Dallas VIP

    Houston47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious! We started with the table side made Caesar salad. It’s a must have here. For our main dishes we had the Pollo Rollatini and the Gamberi Della Casa. Both incredible and would order again and highly recommend. Bracie our waitress was wonderful and sweet. We look forward to coming back. Thank you

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  6. Richard

    Western NC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorites. Been dining at Cavatore’s for over 40 years!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is a time capsule! Table side Caesar salad is a great as ever. Excellent cocktails as well

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  8. CarlottaH

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only Caesar salad I’ll get excited about—it is without question the best around.

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  9. Kevin VIP

    Houston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. We were celebrating a friend’s birthday last night, and everything was perfect. Our waiter first suggested that we move to a round table for our group of five, and that was only the beginning of a fabulous evening. Good food, great service, and delicious wine, topped off with dessert: profiteroles, tiramisu, and cake. Don’t miss the Caesar’s salad. It’s put together right at your table.

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  10. Jeremy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place! The salmon is to die for! VERY DELICIOUS!

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FAQs

Cavatore Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 869-6622.

Cavatore Italian Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1440 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cavatore Italian Restaurant

2120 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    T.C. Jester
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have live piano music every night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 869-6622
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event-whether its an office lunch or a private function. We will be happy to work with you to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Houston private dining restaurant makes every private party occasion special!
  • Private party contact
    Roberto Serrano: (713) 869-6622
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