Wonderful experience overall.Dietary restrictions: Did gluten-free well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle
Wanda Hill
Potente is our “go to “restaurant! The atmosphere is amazing. The food is delicious, and you cannot beat the friendliness of the weight staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bianca Nolden
Hands down the best steak and noodles I've ever had. Service was impeccable- Will was amazing. My boss and I had a wonderful time. They even greeted me at the door because they knew she was waiting for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle
Debbie Champion
Probably one of the top handful of restaurants I've been too. Maybe top couple. Outstanding in every way.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options and will accommodate bin any way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Delizia Al Cioccolato, Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallop, Fig Cake, Salad, Truffle
Salvador Neftali Escobedo Sánchez
Great place for a romantic dinner or to take your boss or clients for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Branzino, Hummus
Tim Lamkin
LOVE this place. Service is world class. Wine list is excellent. We had such great service from everyone. It is expensive. If you can afford it, treat yourself. You will not be disappointed. On my list to return. Loved it here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
aynur hodge
Heavenly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey Evans
Excellent Italian spot right outside Minute Maid Park. Truffle fries were great. Empanadas were excellent. I had a French Manhattan that was very good. Great place before a game. Not too crowded on a week night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Truffle
Randy Beckman
Amazing food. I go here all the time before Astros games. Best Branzino I’ve ever had. The Cacio Pepe is fantastic as well.
Wow, not so hidden gem. Surprised I only recently tried this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallop, Truffle
T T
After my last visit at Potente, I’m not sure I’ll return. It left quite the sour taste in my mouth. I was disappointed in the reaction to my child that’s been going to Potente since he was 4 years old wearing shorts. I left a review on Open Table and got no response. I was quite disappointed that no one called to apologize and try to understand the situation. In 7 years, Potente has never once cared that a child was wearing shorts (my husband and I were in jeans). Now, all of a sudden they care. In all of our visits over the years, during Astros season and NOT during Astros season, no one has ever said a thing. I understand a dress code for adults. And had someone told us any of the many many times over the last 7 years, I would have been more understanding. But to have the reaction that was had and act as if they are doing me a favor by allowing my son to dine, left me not wanting to return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
My husband and I are in Houston TX for the first time. We walked past Potente and the building was eye catching so we made a reservation for that evening. We prefer the atmosphere of the lounge, so we dined at a table for 2. There was live music, which added to the environment but you could still hold a conversation. Our service was excellent, from the hostess, to the servers, the wine expert, and the chef (who came out to great us). We would definitely go back! The food was a creole Italian mix and excellent. We had a happy hour beverage the Potente 75, light and refreshing martini. We started with bread service (house made hummus was good, but I would have preferred butter or EVOO). We had the GAMBERETTO for the beginnings, which was an amazing meaty shrimp appetizer. For our mains I had the pasta and added the blue crab for protein source. I do not typically order pasta, but it was light and delicious. The pasta is made in house daily and I didn't suffer from any GI discomfort afterwards (I do not have celiacs but do try to minimize gluten). My husband had the veal chop with morrell mushroom risotto, it was tender and delicious. For dessert we had the TORTA DI MARSALA and a dessert beverage (my hubby's preferred way to enjoy his dessert). We would certainly go back! Excellent date night spot!
jean louis Poisson
We wanted to have a romantic dinner after enjoying our engagement photo. Oh boy, this restaurant was extremely elegant and romantic. And the food was completely in the same standards as the decor. Everything was amazing. I would strongly recommend the pasta del mare or the octopus.
Need to up date rooms
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Wonderful experience overall.Dietary restrictions: Did gluten-free well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle
Potente is our “go to “restaurant! The atmosphere is amazing. The food is delicious, and you cannot beat the friendliness of the weight staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best steak and noodles I've ever had. Service was impeccable- Will was amazing. My boss and I had a wonderful time. They even greeted me at the door because they knew she was waiting for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle
Probably one of the top handful of restaurants I've been too. Maybe top couple. Outstanding in every way.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options and will accommodate bin any way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Delizia Al Cioccolato, Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallop, Fig Cake, Salad, Truffle
Great place for a romantic dinner or to take your boss or clients for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Branzino, Hummus
LOVE this place. Service is world class. Wine list is excellent. We had such great service from everyone. It is expensive. If you can afford it, treat yourself. You will not be disappointed. On my list to return. Loved it here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heavenly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent Italian spot right outside Minute Maid Park. Truffle fries were great. Empanadas were excellent. I had a French Manhattan that was very good. Great place before a game. Not too crowded on a week night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Truffle
Amazing food. I go here all the time before Astros games. Best Branzino I’ve ever had. The Cacio Pepe is fantastic as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Branzino, Truffle
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Had the best Chicken Parm ever! WOW!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, not so hidden gem. Surprised I only recently tried this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallop, Truffle
After my last visit at Potente, I’m not sure I’ll return. It left quite the sour taste in my mouth. I was disappointed in the reaction to my child that’s been going to Potente since he was 4 years old wearing shorts. I left a review on Open Table and got no response. I was quite disappointed that no one called to apologize and try to understand the situation. In 7 years, Potente has never once cared that a child was wearing shorts (my husband and I were in jeans). Now, all of a sudden they care. In all of our visits over the years, during Astros season and NOT during Astros season, no one has ever said a thing. I understand a dress code for adults. And had someone told us any of the many many times over the last 7 years, I would have been more understanding. But to have the reaction that was had and act as if they are doing me a favor by allowing my son to dine, left me not wanting to return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
My husband and I are in Houston TX for the first time. We walked past Potente and the building was eye catching so we made a reservation for that evening. We prefer the atmosphere of the lounge, so we dined at a table for 2. There was live music, which added to the environment but you could still hold a conversation. Our service was excellent, from the hostess, to the servers, the wine expert, and the chef (who came out to great us). We would definitely go back! The food was a creole Italian mix and excellent. We had a happy hour beverage the Potente 75, light and refreshing martini. We started with bread service (house made hummus was good, but I would have preferred butter or EVOO). We had the GAMBERETTO for the beginnings, which was an amazing meaty shrimp appetizer. For our mains I had the pasta and added the blue crab for protein source. I do not typically order pasta, but it was light and delicious. The pasta is made in house daily and I didn't suffer from any GI discomfort afterwards (I do not have celiacs but do try to minimize gluten). My husband had the veal chop with morrell mushroom risotto, it was tender and delicious. For dessert we had the TORTA DI MARSALA and a dessert beverage (my hubby's preferred way to enjoy his dessert). We would certainly go back! Excellent date night spot!
We wanted to have a romantic dinner after enjoying our engagement photo. Oh boy, this restaurant was extremely elegant and romantic. And the food was completely in the same standards as the decor. Everything was amazing. I would strongly recommend the pasta del mare or the octopus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4