Damian's Cucina Italiana

4.9

3025 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Since 1983, Damian's Cucina Italiana has been known worldwide as the top authentic Italian restaurant in Houston, Texas. Set in an old-world atmosphere which is elegant, yet warm and friendly, diners at Damian's are accustomed to extensive menu offerings, specially tailored dishes, and weekly specials created by Chef Izzy Morfin.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 522-0439
Website
http://www.damians.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alejandro Rangel
Catering
Call the event planner for catering details.
Private party facilities
Our Private dining rooms seat from 10 to 140ppl.
Private party contact
Caroline Santillan: (713) 522-0439

Location
3011 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77006
Neighborhood
Montrose
Cross street
Anita / Rosalie
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Entertainment
Damian's offers complimentary shuttle service after dinner to the Wortham Center, Jones Hall, Alley Theatre, and Hobby Center.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Focaccia Bread$4.00
House made focaccia bread with herbed oil. Add BG Sauce - Fresh parmesan, garlic, crushed red pepper, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and herbs
Roasted Brussel Sprouts$13.00
Oven roasted cherry tomatoes, sea salt, Calabrian chili aioli
Calamari Fritti$17.00
Fried baby squid served with pomodoro sauce
Gnocchi Verdi$12.00
Spinach and cheese dumplings baked in tomato cream sauce
Shrimp Damian$17.00
Gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine and butter

Insalate e Minestre

Insalata Mista$11.00
Lettuce greens, cucumber, celery, diced tomato, sliced red onion, pitted green olives, Italian vinaigrette and grated parmesan
Not Your Tableside Caesar Salad$13.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, house made croutons
Jack Lyon's Tomatoes Siciliano$13.00
Sliced beefsteak tomatoes with black olives, sweet onion, parmesan vinaigrette
Insalata Mona Lisa$12.00
Mixed greens with creamy balsamic dressing, diced tomatoes, sweet roasted almonds, and feta
Minestrone$11.00
Traditional hearty vegetable soup
Lobster Bisque$16.00
Creamy lobster bisque served in a Tuscan bread bowl

Pasta

Spaghetti and Mama Mandola Meatballs$23.00
Spaghetti pasta with pomodoro sauce and Mama Mandola meatballs
Spaghetti Bolognese$24.00
Spaghetti pasta tossed in our classic veal ragu
Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00
Baked eggplant with pomodoro and mozzarella cheese served with fettuccine pomodoro
Sweet Potato Ravioli$20.00
Sweet potato stuffed ravioli in sage butter sauce
Lasagna Bolognese$23.00
Pasta layered with ground veal, mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheeses baked in pomodoro
Linguine e Gamberetti$26.00
Linguine pasta tossed with gulf shrimp, black garlic, basil, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil

Pesci

Shrimp Damian$29.00
Gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine and butter, served with fettuccine alfredo
Snapper Nino Jr.$38.00
Grilled red snapper topped with shrimp, tomatoes, fresh mint, and basil buerre blanc served with roasted potatoes and green beans
Branzino Azzurro$42.00
Grilled Chilean sea bass topped with white wine buerre blanc served over cannellini carrettieri and sauteed spinach
Snapper Russo$38.00
Gulf snapper lightly breaded then sautéed topped with scallops, sweet peppers, and caper butter served with fettuccine alfredo

Carni

Costolette Orrichietto Elefante$25.00
Pork chop milanese topped with mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts served with fettuccine alfredo
Veal Picatta$30.00
Sauteed veal scaloppini topped with white wine lemon butter sauce served with cappellini burro
Veal Marsala$31.00
Sauteed veal scaloppini topped with mushroom marsala wine sauce and diced prosciutto served with fettuccine alfredo
USDA Prime Filet Mignon$44.00
8 oz. Prime filet mignon brushed with italian baste served with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus
Costoletta alla Griglia$58.00
14 oz. veal chop rubbed with fresh rosemary then grilled, served with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans

Pollami

Chicken Parmesan$25.00
Chicken milanese topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese served with fettuccine pomodoro
Chicken Lamberti$26.00
Chicken milanese topped with lemon caper butter sauce served with penne marinara
Pollo Caroline$23.00
6 oz. chicken breast marinated then grilled, served with grilled carrots and broccoli

What 3,025 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

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Damian's Cucina Italiana, an iconic Houston favorite, is celebrated for its "great food, service, and value." Known for its "delicious Italian cuisine" and attentive staff, this beloved institution has delighted patrons for over 40 years. Though it's sadly closing, its "wonderful dining experiences" and memorable meals will be fondly remembered.

3,024 Reviews

PJ
PamJ
VIP
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great to be part of the last night! Staff and service amazing as always!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely awesome place! So sad to see it close!!!!
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AaronD
Houston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. I had the Veal chop and it was perfect. It is too bad they are closing. It will definitely be missed.
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Linnie
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Go while you still can. There are not many restaurants that offer a special evening of dining.
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Paul
VIP
Houston
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved that we were able to come here one more time before they closed down. All was perfect. It will be missed.
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Sharilyn
Houston
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the food was fabulous, really hate to see Damian’s closing.
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Venetia
Boise
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad to be eating my last meal at Damian’s. Many wonderful memories there. ❤️Thank you for being a part of many wonderful meals shared with family and friends.
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Judy
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have spent many family events here and last night was another! But it is sooo sad to say goodbye to this great restaurant! Damians — you will be missed!
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John
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don't know why I'm bothering to take this survey since you are unfortunately closing
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Sally
VIP
Houston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday celebration for my husband with the family. Excellent service. Appetizers were delicious especially the asparagus with crab and lemon butter. Shrimp pasta divine as was pork chop; sweet potato ravioli - a little bland. Desert presentation lovely. Barolo wine lovely and good value. Crazy good margaritas. Too bad it is closing. A wonderful experience especially for special occasions!
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FAQs

Damian's Cucina Italiana does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Damian's Cucina Italiana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 522-0439.

Damian's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.9 stars by 3025 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

3011 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77006

Additional information

Cross street
Anita / Rosalie
Neighborhood
Montrose
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alejandro Rangel
Entertainment
Damian's offers complimentary shuttle service after dinner to the Wortham Center, Jones Hall, Alley Theatre, and Hobby Center.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.damians.com/
Phone number
(713) 522-0439
Catering
Call the event planner for catering details.
Private party facilities
Our Private dining rooms seat from 10 to 140ppl.
Private party contact
Caroline Santillan: (713) 522-0439

Damian's Cucina Italiana

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Not Your Tableside Caesar Salad

Spaghetti Carbonara

Branzino Azzurro

Antipasti

Focaccia Bread$4.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts$13.00

Calamari Fritti$17.00

Gnocchi Verdi$12.00

Shrimp Damian$17.00

Insalate e Minestre

Insalata Mista$11.00

Not Your Tableside Caesar Salad$13.00

Jack Lyon's Tomatoes Siciliano$13.00

Insalata Mona Lisa$12.00

Minestrone$11.00

Lobster Bisque$16.00

Pasta

Spaghetti and Mama Mandola Meatballs$23.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$24.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00

Sweet Potato Ravioli$20.00

Lasagna Bolognese$23.00

Linguine e Gamberetti$26.00

Pesci

Shrimp Damian$29.00

Snapper Nino Jr.$38.00

Branzino Azzurro$42.00

Snapper Russo$38.00

Carni

Costolette Orrichietto Elefante$25.00

Veal Picatta$30.00

Veal Marsala$31.00

USDA Prime Filet Mignon$44.00

Costoletta alla Griglia$58.00

Pollami

Chicken Parmesan$25.00

Chicken Lamberti$26.00

Pollo Caroline$23.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Damian's Cucina Italiana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Damian's Cucina Italiana restaurant rated?

Is Damian's Cucina Italiana currently accepting reservations?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

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