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Potente Bar - Potente, Houston, TX

Potente

4.8
4.8
1937 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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Potente

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Downtown

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve at Potente!

    USD 195.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for a luxurious New Year’s Eve dinner in Downtown Houston. Choose from two exceptional menus by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Reservations required.
    New Year’s Eve at Potente! photo

  • Antinori Wine Dinner

    USD 275.00 per person

    12 Dec 2024 only
    You are cordially invited to a special wine dinner featuring wine from Antinori, the oldest and most famous, wine dynasty in Italy.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Italian

  • Houston

    Best Service

  • Houston

    Romantic

  • Houston

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Potente offers an exceptional dining experience in Houston, consistently praised for "fantastic food and outstanding service." Guests are enchanted by the "wonderful atmosphere" and "delicious Italian cuisine," with special mentions for the truffle pasta and crab tart. The staff, including highly recommended servers like José and Nicholas, go "above and beyond" to ensure a memorable visit. Ideal for special occasions, Potente promises a "truly five-star dining experience."

1,937 Reviews

  1. Kseniya

    Houston

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I had a disappointing experience at this place. The atmosphere was extremely noisy and far from cozy, making it hard to have a proper conversation. The mimosa tasted bland, like watered-down champagne, and the octopus was overcooked and dry. To make matters worse, there were constant crowds of people passing by our table, which added to the discomfort. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this place.

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  2. Maria

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Houston. The food excellent and the service is outstanding. We enjoy going there all the time. We recommend it. Maria

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  3. Gina

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating our anniversary at Potente was like dining in a culinary masterpiece that surely merits a Michelin star. The ambiance, the service, and most importantly, the flavors, composed a symphony of gastronomic delight. As someone not easily impressed, I must confess, this experience was exceptional.

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  4. Seth

    Boise

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable. Some of the best I ever experienced. The food was delicious. The ambience was perfect.

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  5. Olanrewaju

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable moment with a nice food . I love the service and the quiet atmosphere

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  6. Lissa

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience at Potente. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and nice and the food was yummy.

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  7. Natalie

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Beautiful presentations and overall wonderful anniversary experience!

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  8. Gouri

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very good experience. First off the service was excellent throughout. Only one negative was my wife’s duck ravioli (she didn’t like it). All other dishes including appetizers were excellent. Also the tiramisu was quite unique.

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  9. Samuel

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience and a wonderful night out. Our server was top notch and went above and beyond to make sure that our dinner was well paced and enjoyable.

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  10. Michael

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in town on a business trip and the hotel recommended this place. It was an amazing experience, the food, service, everything was top notch.

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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 1937 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Potente restaurant

Potente

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Downtown

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Potente

1515 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Crawford
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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