Potente

4.8

1928 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for business meals

Potente is a sophisticated and upscale Italian restaurant located in downtown Houston led by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Every dish is locally sourced and uses only the highest quality ingredients. Try our chef favorite homemade pasta with black truffles shaved table side, petite filet with pistachio gremolata and homemade desserts sure to delight!

Our attire is relaxed formal. Shorts, hats, sneakers, torn clothing and sweat pants not permitted.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Cajun
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 237-1515
Website
http://www.potentehouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering Potente for your special occasion. No matter the need for your event, we will ensure that we create the most memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (713) 237-1515

Location
1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Crawford
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year’s Eve at Potente!
$195.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for a luxurious New Year’s Eve dinner in Downtown Houston. Choose from two exceptional menus by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Reservations required.
Antinori Wine Dinner
$275.00 per person
Dec 12, 2024 only
You are cordially invited to a special wine dinner featuring wine from Antinori, the oldest and most famous, wine dynasty in Italy.

What 1,928 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Houston
Best Service
Houston
Romantic
Houston
Italian
Houston
Best Service
Houston
Best Ambiance
Houston
Romantic
Houston
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Potente is a top destination in Houston for upscale Italian dining. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "impeccable service," with standout dishes like the truffle pasta and black truffle spaghetti. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions or a romantic night out. While prices are high, the experience is "worth it."

1,928 Reviews

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Michael
Charleston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in town on a business trip and the hotel recommended this place. It was an amazing experience, the food, service, everything was top notch.
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Sonia
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had apps, salads and pastas and shared them all. Everything we had was excellent. The crab agnolotti is not typical but it’s delicious. Wonderful service and awesome wine list with very fancy decanters. Made for a memorable evening.
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Oscar
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambiance and fabulous food. Service was impeccable. Highly recommend it
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laurie
Houston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. Made our evening very special. Jose is the best!.
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Eric
Charleston
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I expected more. Even the pasta was mediocre. Huge disappointment. Perhaps it was just a bad night but for the price it was tough to swallow.
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Derek
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tenderloin and spaghetti pasta was outstanding. Creme Brule is the best I ever experienced. Service was high level. Atmosphere was certainly upscale romantic. Will definitely return.
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laurie
Houston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Great service led by Jose! Looking forward to returning
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My guy and I had such an amazing time!!!! Incredible service, delicious food, and a romantic ambiance - perfect for date night. We’ll definitely be back!!
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Bill
Houston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great evening had a quiet table , started with the truffle pasta, the pasta was a perfect aldente and the truffles were amazing! Had brazino for the main course and it was excellent.
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David
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional first experience at Potente last night! We will definitely come back!
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FAQs

Potente offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 237-1515.

Potente is rated 4.8 stars by 1928 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Crawford
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Cajun
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.potentehouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 237-1515
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering Potente for your special occasion. No matter the need for your event, we will ensure that we create the most memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (713) 237-1515

Potente

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year’s Eve at Potente!

Antinori Wine Dinner

Menu

What 1,928 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Potente offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Potente restaurant rated?

Is Potente currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information