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Osso Kristalla - Osso & Kristalla, Houston, TX

Osso & Kristalla

4.6
4.6
777 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Osso & Kristalla is open for lunch and dinner and focuses on using only fresh and local ingredients. The kitchen is overseen by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Lunch offers salads, wood-fired pizzas, pasta and creole-Italian house specialties. At dinner, Osso & Kristalla transforms to a modern, yet relaxed lounge atmosphere with a full bar and extensive wine selection, all offered by the glass. Osso & Kristalla is owned by Houston Astros owner Jim Crane.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Danny Trace
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    La Branch Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Free after 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 777 people are saying

Osso & Kristalla reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Osso & Kristalla shines as a "hidden gem" in downtown Houston, offering a fantastic dining experience with "amazing food" and "awesome service." Perfect for pre-Astros game meals, it features delicious options like the chicken pesto penne and artichoke bruschetta. Expect a welcoming atmosphere and "friendly" staff.
777 Reviews
  1. Karlin

    Houston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is amazing as always. Our service was not great. The server forgot drinks and food. So a person would sit without their food or drinks for 8 to 10 minutes while others who had received their items could either eat or let their food get cold, waiting for everyone’s meals to arrive. And it wasn’t like there was a lot of us. It was only four.

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  2. Pablo

    San Antonio1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The empanadas were cold, as if they had been cooked an hour before. Same with the wings. It appears they pre cook everything and reheat the food. And the place was empty, so there was no need for that. The kids spaghetti was not good, and the chicken quesadilla was not great.

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  3. Herman

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I both found the food to be exceptional. Snapper was fresh, shrimp linguine had an awesome smoky flavor. Service and price were excellent. We will definitely make it a point to dine there again. Easy walk to Astros game.

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  4. Jennifer VIP

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Opening day for Astros is always hectic but the front staff/hostess stand did a great job when I had a large group. Food and drinks are always delish!

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  5. Linda

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great our service was awesome great place to eat before an Astros game

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  6. Deborah VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food mediocre. Gluten free mostly nonexistent. Very few GF items.

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  7. Anthony

    Dallas15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and awesome service! Would definitely go back when in Houston.

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  8. Michelle VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambiance and the food is amazing! Great cocktails and the staff is very professional.

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  9. Shane

    Houston11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Not a fan of the new payment NOT allowing cash payment. Will prevent us from returning...

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience! Server was very friendly, and we were introduced to the manager and dessert chef. Felt like we were all friends by the time we left.

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FAQs

Osso & Kristalla does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Osso & Kristalla also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 221-6666.

Osso & Kristalla is rated 4.6 stars by 777 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 10 times today
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1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    La Branch Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Free after 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Danny Trace
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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