Roma

4.6

1265 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for business meals

"One of the Best New Restaurants in Houston."
Culture Map

ROMA, an Italian eatery in Rice Village, is Houston's premier Italian restaurant, known for its homemade traditional pastas, its creative contemporary Italian cuisine, and its fine wine program.

ROMA was called one of "Houston's Best New Restaurants" by CultureMap when it first opened in 2019. And Houstonia magazine has called it one of their editors' favorite Italian restaurants in the city.

In 2020, ROMA launched what would become one of the city's most successful virtual wine dinner programs, often "hosting" more than 80 guests weekly in their homes as Italian winemakers joined from Italy.

That has inspired Shanon Scott to take his wine program to the next level. "Our goal is to make ROMA one of Houston's top wine destinations by the end of 2021," says Shanon.

Look out for new and regularly occurring wine tastings, wine dinners, and other wine and food events at ROMA!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(713) 664-7581
Website
https://romahouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Roma has two private dining rooms, the Ostuni Room, which can accommodate a maximum party of 10, and the Palermo room, which can accommodate up to 20. Call now to book for your upcoming event!

Location
2347 University Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Neighborhood
Rice Village
Cross street
Morningside Dr.
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as valet service.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caesar$12.00
romaine, crouton, caesar dressing, parmesan shell
Insalata della Casa$10.00
mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, fennel, red wine vinaigrette
Insalata di Polpo$16.00
octopus, arugula, potato, olive, cucumber, red onion, vinaigrette
Panzanella$14.00
tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, basil, black olive, capers, crouton, vinaigrette
Polpette di Manzo$14.00
meatballs, mozzarella, pecorino, marinara, ricotta, pesto
Burrata$17.00
cream-filled mozzarella, cherry tomato, arugula, prosciutto, roasted lemon vinaigrette
Fritto Misto$16.00
crispy shrimp, calamari, artichoke, marinara
Caprese$14.00
bite-sized mozzarella, tomato, mint, basil, aged balsamic
Arancini$12.00
mozzarella filled risotto balls, ricotta, marinara, pesto

Piccola Paste

Small Pasta

Bucatini al Limone$14.00
bucatini pasta, roasted lemon, creamy pecorino cheese sauce
Orecchiette al Pesto$14.00
orecchiette pasta, pesto, pecorino cheese
Spaghetti Freddi$15.00
hilled spaghetti, mint, basil, lemon, capers
Casarecce alla Norma$15.00
casarecce pasta, roasted eggplant, light tomato sauce, ricotta

Add to Any Pasta or Salad Dish

Chicken$8.00
Black Truffle$10.00
Shrimp$12.00
Meatballs (3)$8.00
Lobster Tail$18.00

Paste

Cacio e Pepe$23.00
fettuccine pasta in a pecorino cheese wheel, black pepper, served tableside
Carbonara$23.00
bucatini pasta, pecorino, guanciale, poached egg (raw egg yolk available upon request)
Bolognese$25.00
pappardelle pasta, traditional tomato meat sauce
Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Frutti di Mare$32.00
squid ink pasta, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, lobster
Ravioli di Gamberi$26.00
ricotta and lemon zest filled pasta, shrimp, mint, cherry tomato
Lasagne$22.00
mozzarella, bechamel, tomato meat sauce

Pesce e Carne

Salmone$25.00
baked salmon, lemon reduction, orzo
Polpo$27.00
charred octopus, roasted tomato, asparagus
Tonno alla Griglia$26.00
grilled rare tuna, arugula, grapefruit, toasted pistachios
Zuppa di Mare$28.00
shrimp, mussels, clams, saf ron, tarragon, orzo, light seafood broth
Pesce del Giorno
daily whole fish, served tableside
- MKT
Pollo Limone$24.00
chicken breast, lemon, capers, asparagus, red bell pepper
Quaglia e Orzo$28.00
pan seared quail, fig reduction, orzo
Scallopine di Vitello$26.00
veal cutlets, lemon, capers, roasted potato, broccolini
Stinco d'Agnello$28.00
braised lamb shank, asparagus, roasted potato
Ossobuco di Vitello$39.00
veal shank, grilled polenta, sauteed tomato

Contoroni

Mushrooms
Roasted Potatoes
Asparagus
Artichokes
Mixed Vegetables
Polenta

What 1,265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roma offers a charming, cozy atmosphere reminiscent of dining in a quaint Italian home. Guests rave about the "fantastic service," "excellent food," and "authentic Italian experience." Highlights include fresh pasta, a diverse wine menu, and delightful dishes like branzino and cacio e pepe. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining, Roma consistently delivers memorable meals.

1,265 Reviews

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Terri
Houston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Good food, not too big, easy access. Charred octopus best deal in town.
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Glenn
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy our time at this intimate romantic restaurant that feels like you are eating in someone’s home! Try the homemade lemonchello!
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Margaret Ann
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and excellent food. Wine recommendation was spot on.
RomaResponded 1 day ago
Margaret, thank you for joining us and for sharing your dining experience. It was a pleasure having you into our home. Shanon
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Michelle
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Roma's restaurant was a wonderful evening of great service good food and excellent wine. Very enjoyable! We would definitely return.
RomaResponded 6 days ago
Michelle, thank you for joining us and for sharing.We hope to see you again very soon. Shanon
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Amy
Houston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Charming, delicious and special. The food was wonderful and the service was impeccable. I brought clients from out of town and they loved it.
RomaResponded on November 13, 2024
Amy, thank you for the kind words, for joining us and for sharing. Shanon
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A
Alex
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've literally never had a bad experience here. I will continue to come back and recommend to friends
RomaResponded on November 7, 2024
Alex, thank you for joining us again, for sharing your dining experience and most of all the very kind words of encouragement. We hope to see you once again very soon. Shanon
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Tri
Las Vegas
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cozy place Good food Suggestion to use better batter for calamari & shrimp Furniture not feeling comfortable Good service
RomaResponded on November 5, 2024
Tri, thank you for joining us, for sharing and for the suggestions. We hope to see you again very soon. Shanon4
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M
Michael
New Mexico
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Italian food! Great service! Awesome wine selection.
RomaResponded on October 31, 2024
Michael, thank you for joining us and for sharing your dining experience! We hope to see you again very soon. Shanon
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H
Hani
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We booked at 9:30 but told us they closed when arrived at 9:30. We’re not properly received
RomaResponded on October 31, 2024
Hani, shame on you! Your reservation was at 9:30, you arrived at 9:50. You were sent a reminder text at 9:45 saying that your reservation was past due. If you would have called and said that you were running late on on the way would have gladly kept the kitchen open for YOU. I do not understand why you would want to hurt a small locally owned restaurant with such a bad review when you never dined here? Shanon
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K
Kelly
El Paso
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Roma on Saturday, October 26. We come to Houston every 2-3 months. Roma is always one of our stops. The food is delicious. The bread, salad, and entrees are amazing. The service is always top-notch, but on Saturday it was very busy with a large party on the patio and people pouring in. Giorgio made the best recommendations on wine and beer and as always, was so kind. What impressed us the most is that every single member of the waitstaff acknowledged us every time they passed our table. From the gentleman who poured the water and brought the bread, to the servers who had the tables around us, every one of them asked us if we were ok, how the food was, did we need anything, etc. After a long day, we left Roma full of good food and wine and completely relaxed. It's why we keep going back.
RomaResponded on October 28, 2024
Kelly, it is always great having you both into our home. Thank you for he very kind words of encouragement and for sharing your dining experience. I hope you both have a great holiday season and we will see you in January. Shanon
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FAQs

Roma does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Roma also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 664-7581.

Roma is rated 4.6 stars by 1265 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2347 University Blvd, Houston, TX 77005

Additional information

Cross street
Morningside Dr.
Neighborhood
Rice Village
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as valet service.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://romahouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 664-7581
Private party facilities
Roma has two private dining rooms, the Ostuni Room, which can accommodate a maximum party of 10, and the Palermo room, which can accommodate up to 20. Call now to book for your upcoming event!

Roma

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagne

Ravioli di Gamberi

Spaghetti Freddi

Antipasto e Insalate

Caesar$12.00

Insalata della Casa$10.00

Insalata di Polpo$16.00

Panzanella$14.00

Polpette di Manzo$14.00

Burrata$17.00

Fritto Misto$16.00

Caprese$14.00

Arancini$12.00

Piccola Paste

Bucatini al Limone$14.00

Orecchiette al Pesto$14.00

Spaghetti Freddi$15.00

Casarecce alla Norma$15.00

Add to Any Pasta or Salad Dish

Chicken$8.00

Black Truffle$10.00

Shrimp$12.00

Meatballs (3)$8.00

Lobster Tail$18.00

Paste

Cacio e Pepe$23.00

Carbonara$23.00

Bolognese$25.00

Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Frutti di Mare$32.00

Ravioli di Gamberi$26.00

Lasagne$22.00

Pesce e Carne

Salmone$25.00

Polpo$27.00

Tonno alla Griglia$26.00

Zuppa di Mare$28.00

Pesce del Giorno

Pollo Limone$24.00

Quaglia e Orzo$28.00

Scallopine di Vitello$26.00

Stinco d'Agnello$28.00

Ossobuco di Vitello$39.00

Contoroni

Mushrooms

Roasted Potatoes

Asparagus

Artichokes

Mixed Vegetables

Polenta

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Roma offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Roma restaurant rated?

Is Roma currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information