Magdalena's Trattoria Pizzeria

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   Jim

   Houston

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Affordable, fantastic food served in a casual atmosphere BUT with “white glove”-level service — that’s what makes Magdalena’s the perfect neighborhood trattoria. Chef Nicolas is a true professional who cares about his craft, and it shows in the consistency of the kitchen, the efficiency of the service, and the meticulously curated wine list. With a gorgeous new outdoor seating area set to open soon, our family is looking forward to wearing out our welcome there!! Too good to miss, even in a competitive food scene like Houston now proudly has!!
   

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   Carrie

   Houston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent. The service attentive but not overbearing. They have my favorite dessert in Houston. Their lemon budino is perfect and I haven’t found anywhere that serves anything remotely like it. An absolute must for any lemon lovers!
   

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   DIANA

   Guanajuato

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a birthday celebration for our family and all the food was great. The owner/chef was gracious enough to check in with our group a couple of times. Service was professional and helpful as well. Thank you for a lovely evening.
   

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   John

   Houston

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My wife had heard about Magdalenas’s Trattoria Pizzeria from a girl friend. Having Pizzeria in their name does not do justice to this restaurant. The experience was so much above my expectations. The food was exceptional the atmosphere was excellent and the bill reasonable for what we received. We will return to this restaurant.
   

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   Jim

   Kansas City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my fourth time dining at Magdalena. We have tried many things on the menu and everything has been excellent. The attention to detail, the presentation of the food, the ambience in the restaurant combine to make a pleasurable experience. The Osso Buco, mussels, seafood, pasta are very good.Someone in my party, Fortunately, always orders pizza and shares it with the others. I think the Pizza is the best Neapolitan in Houston. The salads are so fresh and presented so well every time I’ve been there. I also enjoy talking to the owner( and Head Chef) ; he visits each table and his stories from cooking around the world are quite interesting.
   

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   Jeff

   Houston

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An unexpectedly rewarding experience. Great ambiance, great food, great service. This is a hidden gem. Check it out.
   

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   Bernie

   Nashville

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious Food, Great Service in a cozy corner. Chef Nicolas goes above and beyond with his hands on approach.
   

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   Marisa

   Chicago

   49 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We decided to try this restaurant based on a friend’s recommendation. I was very disappointed. We specifically asked no extra salt on our food. Everything, from the pizza sauce to the spinach on the quail and polenta dish, was extremely salty. The only exception was the pizza bread. The flash fried artichoke was not edible. It was like chewing on wood chips. The prices are very high for the quality of the food. The only thing we all enjoyed very much was the budino lemon dessert. That was excellent. Still $14 dollars for a dessert… we will not be back.
   

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   Charlie

   Houston

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on November 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always experience exceptional service and wonderful food when dining at Magdalena’s.
   

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    David

    Houston

    168 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    168 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Food is excellent: Celery salad, arugula salad, pasta carbonara, pasta frutti di mare, pizza, cafe latte.
    

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