Potente

4.8

1985 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Potente is a sophisticated and upscale Italian restaurant located in downtown Houston led by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Every dish is locally sourced and uses only the highest quality ingredients. Try our chef favorite homemade pasta with black truffles shaved table side, petite filet with pistachio gremolata and homemade desserts sure to delight!

Our attire is relaxed formal. Shorts, hats, sneakers, torn clothing and sweat pants not permitted.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Cajun
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 237-1515
Website
http://www.potentehouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering Potente for your special occasion. No matter the need for your event, we will ensure that we create the most memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (713) 237-1515

Location
1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Crawford
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,985 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Houston
Romantic
Houston
Romantic

Review summary

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Potente offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food," "impeccable service," and a "stunning location." Guests rave about the "truffle pasta," "amazing cocktails," and a "fantastic wine list." With consistently "friendly and knowledgeable staff," Potente is perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out in Houston.

1,985 Reviews

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Elizabeth VIP
Houston44 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar staff were super friendly and made really good cocktails. The sommelier pointed us in a great direction for red and white and didn’t simply recommend the higher priced bottles. The table staff were excellent and just as engaging as you would want. And the food…difficult to fault.
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P. Randolph VIP
Houston33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant evening - wait staff was attentive but not overbearing. Great evening
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Jennifer
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down, the best experience we've had in Houston, and we've been here 8 years. We felt like family and can't wait to go back!! Hugs were given as we left. Family!! Jose and Andrea were the BEST!!
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LeahA
Montreal4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience and everything the waiter recommended was fantastic!
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RyanR VIP
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quality of the food is next level, especially the cacio y pepe.
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Lain
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed everything, great experience and we will be back!
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Patricia VIP
Houston42 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best cacio e pepe in town! Patrick provided outstanding service. Highly recommend.
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Hans VIP
New Orleans63 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was fantastic and the food was good, although my veal chop had a lot of fat on it. For $89.00 I expected better. My colleagues had the homemade pasta which is a house special. They said it was very good but the portion was small for a $65.00 price tag. There were no red sauce options which I expected from an Italian restaurant. Overall we had a good experience but the prices were extremely high for what we received.
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NormanB
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food, outstanding service. Will definitely return.
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Christine VIP
Houston42 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great food and service. Hands down, the best Italian in the city.
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FAQs

Potente offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 237-1515.

Potente is rated 4.8 stars by 1985 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Crawford
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Cajun
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.potentehouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 237-1515
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering Potente for your special occasion. No matter the need for your event, we will ensure that we create the most memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (713) 237-1515

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