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Potente Bar - Potente, Houston, TX

Potente

4.8
4.8
1980 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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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

Menu

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What 1,980 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Houston

    Romantic

  • Houston

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Potente in Houston offers an exceptional dining experience with its "super Italian cuisine," "impeccable service," and "upscale ambiance." Known for its "amazing truffle pasta" and "excellent wine selection," this elegant restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the attentive staff and "wonderful dining experiences," making it a must-visit.

1,980 Reviews

  1. RyanR VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality of the food is next level, especially the cacio y pepe.

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  2. Patricia VIP

    Houston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best cacio e pepe in town! Patrick provided outstanding service. Highly recommend.

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  3. Hans VIP

    New Orleans63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was fantastic and the food was good, although my veal chop had a lot of fat on it. For $89.00 I expected better. My colleagues had the homemade pasta which is a house special. They said it was very good but the portion was small for a $65.00 price tag. There were no red sauce options which I expected from an Italian restaurant. Overall we had a good experience but the prices were extremely high for what we received.

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  4. NormanB

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, outstanding service. Will definitely return.

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  5. Christine VIP

    Houston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and service. Hands down, the best Italian in the city.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing service from the check in with the valet right to the time we left. Food was on time the right sized portions and such amazing flavour that it’s a definite must to go back. Kaci took care of every request right to food allergies preparation of the food. Never felt pushed to prefer the next course, it was all hut the perfect flow of food ambience and energy within. Definitely recommend trying what ever is on the chefs special. Thank you all for an amazing experience.

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  7. Paul

    Houston49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful place! Food was terrific, and the service was wonderful!

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  8. Eros VIP

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bar while waiting for your guests. Amazing Italian food that is consistently perfect.

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  9. Lillian VIP

    Houston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time at Potente and it completely exceeded my expectations. It’s officially one of my top restaurants in Downtown Houston. Impeccable service, stunning location, delicious food with beautiful presentation, couldn’t have nicer, friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff. Loved everything about it. I can’t wait to be back.

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  10. Margaret

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expensive but worth every penny. Food was amazing, service top notch Always an amazing night out!!

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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 1980 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Potente

1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Crawford
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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
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