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Nundini Chef's Table, Houston, TX

Nundini Chef's Table

4.4
4.4
576 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
  • Neighborhood gem
The Nundini Chef's Table is Houston's destination for authentic Italian food and products. Nestled in an unassuming warehouse in the Heights, the Chef's Table transports you to the streets of Italy. Get true Italian food in our full-service restaurant, featuring dishes from many regions in Italy. Or take a stroll through our shop, and purchase the very products used to make your delicious meal. Offering a vast selection of wine from every region in Italy, the choice is yours as to what part of Italy you wish to visit today. Indulge in the rich flavors of our Homemade Gelato and Sorbetto. Come to the Chef's Table, where every day is like a trip to Italy with all your friends and family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 861-6331
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Giampaolo Nundini
  • Catering
    We do provide all levels of catering. From daily office catering, to large dealership lunches, to small intimate gatherings in your home and ultimately to black tie affairs--we can provide everything you need...including top-notch chefs!
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Nundini Chef's Table can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Cross street
    W. 6th St.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet is provided, but ample secure and lighted self-parking is an available option as well.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop on the corner of North Shepherd and 6th.
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment: On select nights, we have a live performance from one from our roster of established musicians. Reservations are not required but highly recommended.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Experience the delightful cuisine at Nundini Chef's Table, a "hidden gem" in Houston. Known for its "amazing food and wine selection," this restaurant promises an enjoyable dining experience. While service can be leisurely, the ambiance and culinary offerings make it a worthwhile visit. Perfect for food enthusiasts seeking quality and authenticity.

576 Reviews
  1. Anitra

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Definitely a hidden treasure in Houston

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  2. Florence

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing wine selection. I definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back.

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  3. ELLEN

    Houston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A hidden jewel! I love the food and its interesting interior. Nice date night for sure. We will be back with friends

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  4. Paul

    Houston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    To start, the website was totally misleading. Showed a picture of table overlooking a gorgeous view. Totally enclosed in reality. The bread offering was a few slices of a small baguette that tasted stale. The calamari grotto, we were told, would be more than enough for 2. What showed up for a meager plateful of fried calamari. My spaghetti alla panna was a plateful of brown sauce (not sure where the fresh marinara sauce was), limp, soft and mushy pasta and way over cooked shrimp. The spaghetti all’ amatriciana con polpette was meh. Better to stay home to cook your own. Overall- very disappointing!

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  5. Vanessa

    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the food was outstanding. Huge wine selection, friendly staff, and amazing chef. 

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Stacy

    VIP

    Houston

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I am a frequent diner & fan of this restaurant. Unfortunately this experience was sub par. Had 7pm reservation, waited 25 minutes to be seated. Appetisers not all served together. Entrees bland especially lasagna. Diner having salad with shrimp served without the shrimp until meal was almost finished. Not sure if chef and/or ownership has changed but won’t be returning. Sad as we have always enjoyed it.
    Nundini Chef's TableResponded on September 5, 2024
    Stacy - We appreciate your visits and apologize that you had a bad night. We're human and we do mess up. As for your public feedback on the food, to say 'entrees bland' is generic. Are you the orator for other diners? I personally was at fault for the shrimp being left off your salad, but it took five minutes to recover. We prepare our food fresh and to-order, so leaving the appetizers sitting around in wait for others for uniform service doesn't fit our service model. Again my apologies up to this point. Where your commentary falls apart, however, is saying our lasagna is bland. It's impossible with our recipe. These kinds of 'digs' are unnecessary. You had one bad night out of many good nights. By the way, Mr. Nundini passed away recently and we're doing our best to carry on without him.

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  7. Joseph

    Houston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was slow, food was just okay, nothing special.

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  8. Steve

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went during restaurant weeks and enjoyed the fixed price menu. The food was excellent, but it felt like they were understaffed. We would go back but with the expectation of a very leisurely dinner.
    Nundini Chef's TableResponded on September 5, 2024
    Steve - Thank you so much for the feedback. From time-to-time, we do find ourselves in situations where we are understaffed. This has been the case this summer. We do get a number of applicants and we have the budget for staff, but have had challenges finding suitable candidates to hire. We really appreciate your patience and overall positive impression of us. Please find your way back soon and ask to speak directly with the chef.

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  9. Susan

    Houston

    36 reviews

    1.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    So very disappointed! Went to Nundini’s Chefs Table this evening and ordered from their Restaurant Week menu - no fault of the server, totally fell on the chef - over cooked chicken and cold risotto on one plate and overcooked bland salmon with tasteless pasta on the side in the other - just sad! We watched the Chef visiting tables, drinking wine and goofing off while staff waited for their orders. Sadly we won’t be going back ☹️
    Nundini Chef's TableResponded on September 5, 2024
    Susan-thank you for solving a mystery that came up after a recent dinner shift. My server, as they normally would, had asked one of their tables about their experience / food / etcetera. They received odd feedback - the table was happy with the food, but displeased that the chef had not visited them personally. Let me explain something to you. I am the chef. I do not work for you. This is my kitchen, hot as it is, and I'll step in and out as I please. It is no place of yours to assess whether or not I'm 'goofing off'. If you had an issue with the food quality, you had the opportunity to voice it. But it seems that was not the case. You simply were upset with me for not stopping by. That's no reason for you to take to being a keyboard bandit and childishly disparaging someone's livelihood.

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  10. Alexandra

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A regrettable experience nearly from start to finish. It was much too warm inside, to the point that my friend and I were dressed for summer and were actively perspiring. Then poor service, and I’m happy with European style. Finally, the food was over cooked. I ordered rare salmon and was upfront that it was no problem if they couldn’t prepare it rare, I’d be happy with the lamb. I was assured it was no problem. Got it overcooked, told the waiter and got -0- response. No offer to take it back, to bring the lamb or any other option. Just left and largely ignored the table after. They comp’d $20, I’d rather have had dinner.

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Nundini Chef's Table is rated 4.4 stars by 576 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Nundini Chef's Table

500 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W. 6th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet is provided, but ample secure and lighted self-parking is an available option as well.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop on the corner of North Shepherd and 6th.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giampaolo Nundini
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment: On select nights, we have a live performance from one from our roster of established musicians. Reservations are not required but highly recommended.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 861-6331
  • Catering
    We do provide all levels of catering. From daily office catering, to large dealership lunches, to small intimate gatherings in your home and ultimately to black tie affairs--we can provide everything you need...including top-notch chefs!
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Nundini Chef's Table can accommodate all your special event needs.
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