Best Casual Restaurants in University of Houston

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1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(173)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 85 times today

An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted

2. Coppa Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(543)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village

Booked 69 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. Milton's

4.7

Exceptional(78)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 73 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!

4. Tourão - Montrose

4.9

Exceptional(636)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Montrose

Booked 14 times today

We bring Churrasco-Rotisserie and cook all of the meat on Rodizio skewers right in front of you. The aromatic flavors are so intense, they might steal the show. We prepare different cuts of Certified Angus Beef, pork, lamb, shrimp, poultry, and beef and pork sausages, roasted slowly to maintain their natural flavors. Next, you’ll watch our Gauchos slice the meat off the cooking skewers as the juices flow onto your plate.

5. March

4.9

Exceptional(47)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Montrose

Booked 10 times today

In the heart of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, MARCH Restaurant is an intimate Mediterranean restaurant from Chef Felipe Riccio. Serving both 6 and 9 course tasting menus, we study the gastronomy, history, and cultures of the region to answer the question:“What is Mediterranean cuisine?”After many years of personal and professional exploration of the Mediterranean – including extended stints at three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana and Azurmendi –Felipe has brought this spirit of exploration back to his home in Houston.The word ‘MARCH’ signifies an area of land on the border between two territories; a frontier between realms. The menu is the team’s love letter to the Mediterranean where we will explore the unique, layered evolution of its many connected cuisines, with beverage pairings/selections artfully curated by partner and Master Sommelier, June Rodil, and the acclaimed beverage team.

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6. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(1059)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 63 times today

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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7. Hudson House - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(412)

Price: Moderate

• American • River Oaks

Booked 81 times today

With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."

8. Bari Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(518)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 57 times today

BARI THE SIMPLE JOY OF ITALIANThere is a casual, effortless style found in Italy that has us falling in love over and over. It’s an elegant simplicity that is found in legendary food, cities, art, fashion, and everyday life. A spirit the world is instinctively attracted to. A nuanced approach that crosses generations and always in style. When it comes to Italian food…a balance between classic and modernity. Along comes Bari where diners experience respect for Italian food in a setting that evokes the stylish glamour of Milan and Rome. Serving classic dishes found from the mountains to the sea.

9. Marmo

4.6

Exceptional(1398)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Montrose

Booked 123 times today

Marmo, meaning “Marble” in Italian, will feature fresh hand-rolled pastas, house-made charcuterie, and hand-cut prime steaks. To complement the food menu, Marmo will boast an impressive wine list, with selections from all around the world spotlighted by wines from Italian regions. The bar and lounge will include a baby grand piano where a rotation of Houston’s best singers will perform nightly.Happy Hour is offered daily from 3pm-6pm, on a first-come first-served basis, and is available at our bar, high top tables, and patio.

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10. Annabelle Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(912)

Price: Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 116 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.

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DanielVIP
Houston •40 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We enjoyed all aspects of this restaurant. Very intriguing and delicious menu items. The service was great. The music was a bit too loud but you could still carry on conversation. Overall we look forward to going again.
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Milton'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.7
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SherrellVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined today
I’ve been dying to go to Drakes and it did not disappoint. It was a quiet night. The service was top tier. Our waiter, Anthony, was amazing. Had great recommendations! Not a lot of people there, so we missed out on the vibes. But definitely will be back!
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Drake's Hollywood - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montrose
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4.6
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Jordan
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Well worth the hype! We can’t wait to go back!!
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MarchPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Montrose
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4.9
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WilliamVIP
Tahoe / Reno Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great neighborhood restaurant in a good location. The service was impeccable including the employees who helped with my elderly mother and her walker. Our waiter was attentive but not intrusive. The food was fabulous and dishes were made with imagination, for example the brussels sprout salad. Excellent. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Houston.
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Coppa OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Rice Village
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4.8
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Private
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
The place has a nice setting and food I give it an 8 out of 10, you can never go wrong with Halal products but I do like the joint for the price it was my first time there.
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Tourão - MontrosePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Montrose
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4.9

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1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

2. Coppa Osteria

3. Milton's

4. Tourão - Montrose

5. March

6. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

7. Hudson House - River Oaks

8. Bari Ristorante

9. Marmo

10. Annabelle Brasserie

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