Roma

4.6

1263 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for business meals

"One of the Best New Restaurants in Houston."
Culture Map

ROMA, 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(713) 664-7581
Website
https://romahouston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Roma has two private dining rooms, the Ostuni Room, which can accommodate a maximum party of 10, and the Palermo room, which can accommodate up to 20. Call now to book for your upcoming event!

Location
2347 University Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Area
Rice Village
Cross Street
Morningside Dr.
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as valet service.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

CaesarUS$12.00
romaine, crouton, caesar dressing, parmesan shell
Insalata della CasaUS$10.00
mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, fennel, red wine vinaigrette
Insalata di PolpoUS$16.00
octopus, arugula, potato, olive, cucumber, red onion, vinaigrette
PanzanellaUS$14.00
tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, basil, black olive, capers, crouton, vinaigrette
Polpette di ManzoUS$14.00
meatballs, mozzarella, pecorino, marinara, ricotta, pesto
BurrataUS$17.00
cream-filled mozzarella, cherry tomato, arugula, prosciutto, roasted lemon vinaigrette
Fritto MistoUS$16.00
crispy shrimp, calamari, artichoke, marinara
CapreseUS$14.00
bite-sized mozzarella, tomato, mint, basil, aged balsamic
AranciniUS$12.00
mozzarella filled risotto balls, ricotta, marinara, pesto

Piccola Paste

Small Pasta

Bucatini al LimoneUS$14.00
bucatini pasta, roasted lemon, creamy pecorino cheese sauce
Orecchiette al PestoUS$14.00
orecchiette pasta, pesto, pecorino cheese
Spaghetti FreddiUS$15.00
hilled spaghetti, mint, basil, lemon, capers
Casarecce alla NormaUS$15.00
casarecce pasta, roasted eggplant, light tomato sauce, ricotta

Add to Any Pasta or Salad Dish

ChickenUS$8.00
Black TruffleUS$10.00
ShrimpUS$12.00
Meatballs (3)US$8.00
Lobster TailUS$18.00

Paste

Cacio e PepeUS$23.00
fettuccine pasta in a pecorino cheese wheel, black pepper, served tableside
CarbonaraUS$23.00
bucatini pasta, pecorino, guanciale, poached egg (raw egg yolk available upon request)
BologneseUS$25.00
pappardelle pasta, traditional tomato meat sauce
Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Frutti di MareUS$32.00
squid ink pasta, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, lobster
Ravioli di GamberiUS$26.00
ricotta and lemon zest filled pasta, shrimp, mint, cherry tomato
LasagneUS$22.00
mozzarella, bechamel, tomato meat sauce

Pesce e Carne

SalmoneUS$25.00
baked salmon, lemon reduction, orzo
PolpoUS$27.00
charred octopus, roasted tomato, asparagus
Tonno alla GrigliaUS$26.00
grilled rare tuna, arugula, grapefruit, toasted pistachios
Zuppa di MareUS$28.00
shrimp, mussels, clams, saf ron, tarragon, orzo, light seafood broth
Pesce del Giorno
daily whole fish, served tableside
- MKT
Pollo LimoneUS$24.00
chicken breast, lemon, capers, asparagus, red bell pepper
Quaglia e OrzoUS$28.00
pan seared quail, fig reduction, orzo
Scallopine di VitelloUS$26.00
veal cutlets, lemon, capers, roasted potato, broccolini
Stinco d'AgnelloUS$28.00
braised lamb shank, asparagus, roasted potato
Ossobuco di VitelloUS$39.00
veal shank, grilled polenta, sauteed tomato

Contoroni

Mushrooms
Roasted Potatoes
Asparagus
Artichokes
Mixed Vegetables
Polenta

What 1,263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roma offers a charming, cozy atmosphere reminiscent of dining in a quaint Italian home. Guests rave about the "fantastic service," "excellent food," and "authentic Italian experience." Highlights include fresh pasta, a diverse wine menu, and delightful dishes like branzino and cacio e pepe. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining, Roma consistently delivers memorable meals.

1,263 Reviews

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Margaret Ann
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and excellent food. Wine recommendation was spot on.
1 person found this helpful
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Michelle
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Roma's restaurant was a wonderful evening of great service good food and excellent wine. Very enjoyable! We would definitely return.
RomaResponded 5 days ago
Michelle, thank you for joining us and for sharing.We hope to see you again very soon. Shanon
1 person found this helpful
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Amy
Houston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Charming, delicious and special. The food was wonderful and the service was impeccable. I brought clients from out of town and they loved it.
RomaResponded on 13 November 2024
Amy, thank you for the kind words, for joining us and for sharing. Shanon
1 person found this helpful
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Alex
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've literally never had a bad experience here. I will continue to come back and recommend to friends
RomaResponded on 7 November 2024
Alex, thank you for joining us again, for sharing your dining experience and most of all the very kind words of encouragement. We hope to see you once again very soon. Shanon
1 person found this helpful
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Tri
Las Vegas
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cozy place Good food Suggestion to use better batter for calamari & shrimp Furniture not feeling comfortable Good service
RomaResponded on 5 November 2024
Tri, thank you for joining us, for sharing and for the suggestions. We hope to see you again very soon. Shanon4
1 person found this helpful
M
Michael
New Mexico
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Italian food! Great service! Awesome wine selection.
RomaResponded on 31 October 2024
Michael, thank you for joining us and for sharing your dining experience! We hope to see you again very soon. Shanon
1 person found this helpful
H
Hani
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We booked at 9:30 but told us they closed when arrived at 9:30. We’re not properly received
RomaResponded on 31 October 2024
Hani, shame on you! Your reservation was at 9:30, you arrived at 9:50. You were sent a reminder text at 9:45 saying that your reservation was past due. If you would have called and said that you were running late on on the way would have gladly kept the kitchen open for YOU. I do not understand why you would want to hurt a small locally owned restaurant with such a bad review when you never dined here? Shanon
1 person found this helpful
K
Kelly
El Paso
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Roma on Saturday, October 26. We come to Houston every 2-3 months. Roma is always one of our stops. The food is delicious. The bread, salad, and entrees are amazing. The service is always top-notch, but on Saturday it was very busy with a large party on the patio and people pouring in. Giorgio made the best recommendations on wine and beer and as always, was so kind. What impressed us the most is that every single member of the waitstaff acknowledged us every time they passed our table. From the gentleman who poured the water and brought the bread, to the servers who had the tables around us, every one of them asked us if we were ok, how the food was, did we need anything, etc. After a long day, we left Roma full of good food and wine and completely relaxed. It's why we keep going back.
RomaResponded on 28 October 2024
Kelly, it is always great having you both into our home. Thank you for he very kind words of encouragement and for sharing your dining experience. I hope you both have a great holiday season and we will see you in January. Shanon
1 person found this helpful
S
Stephen
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a night to remember. Food was excellent! Every thing about the place was amazing! Again one of the best nights.
RomaResponded on 23 October 2024
Stephen, thank you for the very kind words. It was a pleasure having you into our home and we hope to see you again very soon. Shanon
1 person found this helpful
S
Sherrie
New York City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food! Great service! Friendly folks. Only down side are the EXTREMELY uncomfortable seats.
RomaResponded on 21 October 2024
Sherrie, thank you for joining us and for sharing your kind words. Next time please inform me or you server and we will try and get you a more comfortable chair. I am not sure where you were seated (we have dining and patio chairs). If need be we have blankets that we can place on the seat for you. We hope to see you again very soon. Shanon
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Roma does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Roma also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 664-7581.

Roma is rated 4.6 stars by 1263 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2347 University Blvd, Houston, TX 77005

Additional information

Cross Street
Morningside Dr.
Area
Rice Village
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as valet service.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://romahouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 664-7581
Private party facilities
Roma has two private dining rooms, the Ostuni Room, which can accommodate a maximum party of 10, and the Palermo room, which can accommodate up to 20. Call now to book for your upcoming event!

Roma

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagne

Ravioli di Gamberi

Bucatini al Limone

Antipasto e Insalate

CaesarUS$12.00

Insalata della CasaUS$10.00

Insalata di PolpoUS$16.00

PanzanellaUS$14.00

Polpette di ManzoUS$14.00

BurrataUS$17.00

Fritto MistoUS$16.00

CapreseUS$14.00

AranciniUS$12.00

Piccola Paste

Bucatini al LimoneUS$14.00

Orecchiette al PestoUS$14.00

Spaghetti FreddiUS$15.00

Casarecce alla NormaUS$15.00

Add to Any Pasta or Salad Dish

ChickenUS$8.00

Black TruffleUS$10.00

ShrimpUS$12.00

Meatballs (3)US$8.00

Lobster TailUS$18.00

Paste

Cacio e PepeUS$23.00

CarbonaraUS$23.00

BologneseUS$25.00

Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Frutti di MareUS$32.00

Ravioli di GamberiUS$26.00

LasagneUS$22.00

Pesce e Carne

SalmoneUS$25.00

PolpoUS$27.00

Tonno alla GrigliaUS$26.00

Zuppa di MareUS$28.00

Pesce del Giorno

Pollo LimoneUS$24.00

Quaglia e OrzoUS$28.00

Scallopine di VitelloUS$26.00

Stinco d'AgnelloUS$28.00

Ossobuco di VitelloUS$39.00

Contoroni

Mushrooms

Roasted Potatoes

Asparagus

Artichokes

Mixed Vegetables

Polenta

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Roma offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Roma restaurant rated?

Is Roma currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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