Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar

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   Stephanie

   VIP

   Houston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

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

   We had wonderful food and service, will be back soon!
   

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   Sandy

   VIP

   Houston

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Food was phenomenal. Waiter Carlos was exceptional!
   

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   Bill

   Houston

   83 reviews

   5.0

   83 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   This is obviously a very popular Italian restaurant and it's for a good reason. Everything is outstanding. Try to get a table in the main dining room. But wherever you are seated it's an amazing dining experience.
   

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   Josh

   Houston

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   This restaurant undoubtedly deserves a 5-star rating for its excellent food and outstanding service. However, I’m giving it 3 stars instead, and here’s why: 1.Overcrowding & Congestion – It seems that extra tables were added to accommodate more customers, making the space uncomfortably tight. Moving between tables, especially to reach the restroom, was a challenge. Given the high number of guests in such a small area, there might even be fire code concerns, though I’m not an expert. 2.Inappropriate Cleanup Timing – Stacking chairs while guests are still dining—especially around 10 PM—creates an unpleasant and rushed atmosphere. 3.Noise Level – Due to the overcrowding, the noise was overwhelming, making it difficult to enjoy the experience. While the food and service are top-notch, these issues significantly impacted the overall dining experience.
   

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   Valerie

   Houston

   60 reviews

   5.0

   60 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   One of the best Italian restaurants in Houston. The Primizia salad, salmon and the tartufo for dessert were all divine. Exceptional server and staff.
   

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   Ray

   Jackson Hole

   32 reviews

   2.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on 21 February 2025

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

   What happened to my favorite Italian restaurant? Calamari was dreadful, doughy and tasteless. Salad was blah. Saltimboca veal was tough, salty and tasteless. Veggies like cardboard. Had an argument with barkeep about not putting ice chips in my martini. No Barolo wine. I guess after 8+ years, I will resign. Restaurant usually packed on Thursday night, but barely 1/3 full. Owners on vacation or maybe its been sold?
   

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   Julie

   VIP

   Houston

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   Lovely decor, wonderful serving staff. Unfortunately, extremely crowded and noisy and the food very underwhelming. The lamb was over cooked and dis not taste fresh. The veal scallopini was tasteless and drowning in mushroom sauce. Additionally, the veal was not served with the sides listed on the menu - which was a factor in selecting the courses - the sides were substituted without explanation or notice. Overall, disappointing experience.
   

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   Veronica

   San Antonio

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Truffle pasta totally OVER PRICE , Valentine’s Day menu very reduced and very small portions .
   

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   Max

   San Antonio

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Good food, good service! Highly recommend. The octopus was amazing
   

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    Olivia

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

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

    I only give 4 stars for food because we didn’t realize that there would be a prefixed menu for Valentine’s Day. BUT! The food we did get was amazing! My pasta was not as hot as I would’ve liked but the flavor was amazing. Cocktails were good, great selection of wine at a decent price. I really enjoyed it, and would like to return when we can have access to the full menu and get the items we missed out on.
    

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