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Birraporetti's - Theater District, Houston, TX

Birraporetti's - Theater District

4.4
4.4
3326 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
One of Houston’s original restaurants, Birraporetti’s opened in 1974 with the slogan “A great Italian Restaurant…A heck of an Irish bar.” For almost 40 years, Birraporetti’s has been the place to gather on a date, celebrating with friends and family, for happy hour or before or after the theater.
We are noted for our award-winning stone oven pizzas, pastas such as lobster ravioli, & delicious main courses including hand-carved beef filet & fresh seafood. And don't leave without trying our signature Frozen Bellini’s, Irish Coffee, chocolate chip cheesecake, tiramisu, or the berries & cream.
Located in the heart of the Theater District. Steps away from the Alley Theater, Jones Hall, Hobby Center, Wortham, Houston Ballet, Bayou Music Center, Sundance Cinema & a few blocks from Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park.
Open late seven days a week. Join us for Sunday live Jazz Brunch Buffet, Live Music Mondays, or to enjoy our lunch menu for downtown business clients.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 224-9494
  • Website
    http://www.birraporettis.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rogelio Roman
  • Catering
    Birraporetti's caters off site events and offers all levels of catering, from a simple drop off and pick up option, all the way to a full service, fully satisfied wonderful banquet like experience!! Birraporetti's can accommodate any number of people on cater outs.
  • Private party facilities
    For almost 40 years Birraporetti’s has been the place to gather on a date, celebrating with friends and family, for happy hour, or before or after the theater.
  • Private party contact
    Jon Glieber: (713) 224-9494 ext. 105
  • Location
    500 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Prairie
  • Parking details
    Parking meters available around the restaurant; meters are free after 6:00pm and all day on Sundays. There is also a parking garage that is connected to the restaurant with; entrance on Louisiana St. & Smith St.
  • Public transit
    Birraporetti's is located three blocks down from the Preston stop on the Metrorail, and there are Metro bus stops around the restaurant. Birraporetti's will also call you a cab if need be.
  • Entertainment
    Every Saturday and Sunday night, Birraporetti's features live music and entertainment into the wee hours of the night. Live jazz is also featured during Sunday brunch. Occasionally there is music during the week as well.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • Appetizer Cheese PizzaUSD 12.00

    • CalamariUSD 15.00

      • Seafood Sampler

        Calamari, shrimp, and crab cakes

        • Reg.USD 20.00
        • Lg.USD 30.00

      • Shrimp CocktailUSD 21.00

        • Caprese SaladUSD 12.00

          Sliced tomatoes, red onions, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic dressing

          • Stuffed Mushroom Caps

            • Reg.USD 10.00
            • Lg.USD 15.00

          • Spinach Artichoke DipUSD 12.00

            • Meatballs and Italian SausageUSD 13.00

              • EscargotUSD 16.00

                • BruschettaUSD 12.00

                  • Grilled Asparagus with Lump Crab MeatUSD 20.00

                    Topped with white wine butter sauce and parmesan

                    • Garlic or Plain BreadUSD 4.00

                      Soups & Salads

                      • Tuscan Bean SoupUSD 8.00

                        • Tortellini Florentine SoupUSD 8.00

                          • Strawberry Pecan SaladUSD 16.00

                            Baby spinach, strawberries, candied pecans, feta, red onions, and balsamic dressing

                            • Grilled Chicken Almond SaladUSD 18.00

                              Grilled chicken breast topped with sliced almonds, tomatoes, cucumbers, and mozzarella

                              • The TrioUSD 17.00

                                Mixed greens with turkey, grilled chicken, bacon, provolone and mozzarella

                                • Mediterranean SaladUSD 16.00

                                  Fresh greens, feta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and black olives

                                  • Grilled Chicken Caesar SaladUSD 18.00

                                    Sandwiches

                                    Oven Toasted Bread, served with choice of French Fries or a House Salad. Choose from the following

                                    • CheeseburgerUSD 17.00

                                      with American, Swiss, or bleu cheese

                                      • Turkey Bacon ClubUSD 17.00

                                        • MeatballUSD 17.00

                                          • Beef EaterUSD 17.00

                                            Steak with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and mozzarella

                                            Fresh Seafood

                                            Includes a House Salad with our Famous House Vinaigrette

                                            • Grilled or Almond Encrusted White FishUSD 28.00

                                              With sautéed spinach or linguine tossed in virgin olive oil and garlic

                                              • Grilled SalmonUSD 28.00

                                                with linguine tossed in virgin olive oil and garlic, and grilled asparagus

                                                • Grilled Jumbo Shrimp ScampiUSD 28.00

                                                  with linguine tossed in virgin olive oil and garlic

                                                  • Crab CakesUSD 28.00

                                                    with fettuccine alfredo or linguine tossed in virgin olive oil and garlic

                                                    Pasta

                                                    Includes a House Salad with our Famous House Vinaigrette. Gluten-free penne pasta available

                                                    • Spaghetti or RigatoniUSD 18.00

                                                      with meatballs or Italian sausage

                                                      • Lulu's LasagnaUSD 22.00

                                                        • Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 20.00

                                                          with your choice of spinach or egg fettuccine

                                                          • Cheese RavioliUSD 18.00

                                                            with pesto or alfredo sauce

                                                            • Lobster RavioliUSD 30.00

                                                              with aurora or pepper cream sauce

                                                              • Manicotti with Italian SausageUSD 22.00

                                                                Topped with marinara and mozzarella

                                                                • Linguine PrimaveraUSD 17.00

                                                                  with broccoli, tomatoes, basil, and garlic in a white wine sauce

                                                                  • Marco PoloUSD 22.00

                                                                    with linguine, shrimp, and grilled chicken in a spicy Thai sauce

                                                                    • Pasta PorettiUSD 22.00

                                                                      with penne pasta, grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach in a goat cheese sauce

                                                                      • Linguine with ClamsUSD 24.00

                                                                        Sauteed in a white wine sauce

                                                                        • Straw & HayUSD 22.00

                                                                          with spinach and egg fettuccine, peas, mushrooms, and parmesan in alfredo sauce

                                                                          Entrées

                                                                          Includes a House Salad with our Famous House Vinaigrette

                                                                          • Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 21.00

                                                                            with spinach fettuccine alfredo

                                                                            • Chicken PiccataUSD 26.00

                                                                              Sautéed in white wine butter sauce with mashed potatoes or choice of pasta

                                                                              • Veal PiccataUSD 30.00

                                                                                Sautéed in white wine butter sauce with mashed potatoes or choice of pasta

                                                                                • Grilled Chicken AlfredoUSD 24.00

                                                                                  Chicken breast topped with mozzarella with spinach fettuccine alfredo

                                                                                  • Pollo alla GrigliaUSD 21.00

                                                                                    Grilled chicken breast with mashed potatoes or linguine pesto and green beans

                                                                                    • Chicken ParmigianaUSD 24.00

                                                                                      Mashed potatoes or linguine tossed in virgin olive oil and garlic

                                                                                      • Pollo PorettiUSD 22.00

                                                                                        Crepe-style with roasted chicken, herbed cheeses, and pesto or verdi sauce

                                                                                        • Grilled Pork ChopsUSD 32.00

                                                                                          with mashed potatoes or choice of pasta and green beans

                                                                                          • Ribeye Hand-CarvedUSD 42.00

                                                                                            with mashed potatoes or choice of pasta and asparagus

                                                                                            • Beef Filet Hand-CarvedUSD 39.00

                                                                                              with mashed potatoes or fettuccine alfredo

                                                                                              • Grilled Beef MedallionsUSD 36.00

                                                                                                with two grilled jumbo shrimp and fettuccine alfredo or mashed potatoes

                                                                                                Stone Oven Pizzas

                                                                                                • The SpecialUSD 22.00

                                                                                                  Pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, fresh mushrooms and red onions

                                                                                                  • VegetarianUSD 22.00

                                                                                                    Fresh mushrooms, red onions, green peppers, black olives and fresh tomatoes

                                                                                                    • House BiancoUSD 22.00

                                                                                                      Virgin Olive oil and two toppings

                                                                                                      • Chicken AlfredoUSD 22.00

                                                                                                        Chicken, bacon, and alfredo

                                                                                                        • Create Your Own PizzaUSD 20.00

                                                                                                          With two toppings. Additional Topping: Ribeye, Chicken, Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Hamburger, Basil, Fresh Mushrooms, Red Onions Jalapenos, Spinach, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Anchovies

                                                                                                          Sides

                                                                                                          • Garlic or Plain BreadUSD 4.00

                                                                                                            • Cheese Garlic BreadUSD 5.00

                                                                                                              • Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 8.00

                                                                                                                • Choice of VegetableUSD 8.00

                                                                                                                  • French FriesUSD 6.00

                                                                                                                    • Garlic Mashed PotatoesUSD 8.00

                                                                                                                      • Caesar or House SaladUSD 5.00

                                                                                                                        Homemade Desserts

                                                                                                                        • Crème Brûlée

                                                                                                                          • Cannoli

                                                                                                                            • Tiramisù

                                                                                                                              • Tres Leches

                                                                                                                                • Chocolate Mousse

                                                                                                                                  • Key Lime Pie

                                                                                                                                    • Chocolate Nut Sundae

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake

                                                                                                                                        with choice of topping

                                                                                                                                        Daily Lunch Special

                                                                                                                                        Monday-Friday 11am-3pm. Ask your server about today's specials

                                                                                                                                        • Chicken MilaneseUSD 17.00

                                                                                                                                          almond coated chicken breast topped with mushrooms, garlic, basil, and tomatoes, served with mashed potatoes or fettuccine

                                                                                                                                          • The Downtowner SpecialUSD 22.00

                                                                                                                                            lobster ravioli with pepper cream sauce and a house salad

                                                                                                                                            • Bowl of Soup with House or Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

                                                                                                                                              Last updated: 24 January 2023

                                                                                                                                              What 3,326 people are saying

                                                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                                              4.4
                                                                                                                                              4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                              • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                                              • 4.3Value

                                                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                              Birraporetti's in the Theater District offers a delightful pre-theater dining experience with "fantastic drinks" and "delicious desserts." Known for its "live jazz music" and welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant provides a diverse menu catering to all tastes, including gluten-free options. Conveniently located, it's perfect for a show night out.

                                                                                                                                              3,326 Reviews

                                                                                                                                              1. Mark

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                First time there, everything was great. Food was excellent, . Would highly recommend anyone trying this location. You will not be disappointed.

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                                                                                                                                              2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                This has been one of my favorite restaurants since I was in my early 20s. They have always provided excellent service, fantastic food and a wonderful ambience. It is definitely a staple in the downtown Houston Theatre District.  I would like to thank R.C. for her kindness on the telephone, and her assistance in helping us to make modifications to our reservation. She gave me her full attention, and she didn’t try to rush me, even though I knew the restaurant was very busy. R.C. made sure she answered all of my questions, and was very present in the conversation. Our lovely waitress, Eli, was very attentive, and had such a sweet spirit, and a huge shout out to Mario, who always remembers us every time we come in and makes sure that we are taken care of. He continues to check on us during dinner and he always has such a beautiful light. In addition, I would also like to mention, the decorations for Christmas were absolutely gorgeous and you could tell that the spirit was alive in the restaurant. It is beautiful, no matter what time of year you go and, the Sunday brunch is always amazing. I know that a lot of people like to go to new restaurants but there’s something so wonderful about the restaurants that have stood the test of time. Birraporetti’s is always amazing.

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                                                                                                                                              3. Corine

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                Food was great and restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas.

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                                                                                                                                              4. Kathryn

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                Everything we tried was delicious ! The crab cakes, lobster ravioli and tortellini florentine soup all good pics.

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                                                                                                                                              5. Kathryn

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                We get good food and good value at Birrapprettis in Theater District. We eat simple Italian things there. Had a veggie pizza we really liked. There was an annoying low-level beeping alarm, such as a smoke alarm, going off this time, which decreased our enjoyment this time. The manager worked the issue trying to turn the thing off. The over sell or pushing of alchohol by waiter was increased over our past visits. We were there for lunch on a weekday and are not big drinkers, so this was a little bit annoying. Our family will be back.

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                                                                                                                                              6. SteveF

                                                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                Celeste , Manager and clean up attendant were great!!! Thank you for outstanding service and Food!

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                                                                                                                                              7. Kim

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                Great place to eat before a show. Great food and service.

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                                                                                                                                              8. Toni

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                This was the perfect restaurant for Christmas Day. Beautifully decorated and cozy atmosphere. The food was delicious.

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                                                                                                                                              9. Rebecca

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                My son and I have made Birraporetti's a Christmas Eve tradition for several years now. The food is always excellent, but the service is spotty. This time around, the two hostesses looked completely miserable and never once smiled. I understand that it's Christmas Eve and few people probably want to work, but wow - just in the door that was bad. Our waiter, likewise, never once smiled, seemed distracted (it wasn't even particularly busy at that hour; it was 5:30) and essentially never checked on us or refilled our beverages until we asked. Honestly the highlight was one of the kitchen workers that came out to help the waiters with serving. He was so friendly and festive; that guy should be on floor as an official waiter! Sadly, my son and I talked about maybe forgoing this place next Christmas:(

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                                                                                                                                              10. Scott

                                                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                The food was fantastic. Our main issue was the service. Was very slow, had to ask repeatedly for the same thing. We never got refills on original water. When the meal was delivered, wife requested another bar drink and we were completely finished eating when it finally came. Just not a good experience this time.

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                                                                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                                                                              Birraporetti's - Theater District offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 224-9494.

                                                                                                                                              Birraporetti's - Theater District is rated 4.4 stars by 3326 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                                                                              7:00 pm
                                                                                                                                              Booked 37 times today

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                                                                                                                                              Google Map for Birraporetti's - Theater District

                                                                                                                                              500 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002

                                                                                                                                              Dining areas

                                                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                                Prairie
                                                                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                                                                Downtown
                                                                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
                                                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                Italian, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar
                                                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                Parking meters available around the restaurant; meters are free after 6:00pm and all day on Sundays. There is also a parking garage that is connected to the restaurant with; entrance on Louisiana St. & Smith St.
                                                                                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                                                                                Birraporetti's is located three blocks down from the Preston stop on the Metrorail, and there are Metro bus stops around the restaurant. Birraporetti's will also call you a cab if need be.
                                                                                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                                                Rogelio Roman
                                                                                                                                              • Entertainment
                                                                                                                                                Every Saturday and Sunday night, Birraporetti's features live music and entertainment into the wee hours of the night. Live jazz is also featured during Sunday brunch. Occasionally there is music during the week as well.
                                                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                                                http://www.birraporettis.com/
                                                                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                (713) 224-9494
                                                                                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                                                                                Birraporetti's caters off site events and offers all levels of catering, from a simple drop off and pick up option, all the way to a full service, fully satisfied wonderful banquet like experience!! Birraporetti's can accommodate any number of people on cater outs.
                                                                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                                For almost 40 years Birraporetti’s has been the place to gather on a date, celebrating with friends and family, for happy hour, or before or after the theater.
                                                                                                                                              • Private party contact
                                                                                                                                                Jon Glieber: (713) 224-9494 ext. 105
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