Riondo's Ristorante

Name: Riondo's Ristorante
Address: 2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX, United States, 77550
Telephone: (409) 621-9595
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1110 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Great for creative cocktails

Riondo's serves a casual lunch and upscale dinner with unmatched hospitality on the strand in Galveston. Riondo's also provides a private banquet room for rehearsal dinners, small weddings and all your special occasion needs. Chef Rico provides housemade pastas, mozzarella cheese, artisan breads and Gulf Coast Fresh Seafood, Wagyu beef and local farm to market produce from Moon Dog farms. Located in the historical Strand District in Galveston, come enjoy a romantic night at Riondos.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(409) 621-9595
Website
http://www.riondos.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Rico Caminos
Catering
Custom menus created by Chef Rico
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Riondo's Ristorante can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX 77550
Area
Galveston
Cross Street
24th
Parking details
Valet parking available at the Tremont House located one block away, or there is $5 parking located across from the railroad museum on 25th Street
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Italian
Galveston
Best Overall
Galveston
Best Food
Galveston
Best Service
Galveston
Best Ambience
Galveston
Best Value
Galveston
Innovative
Galveston
Good for groups
Galveston
Great for fine wines
Galveston
Great for outdoor dining
Galveston
Romantic
Galveston
Good for special occasions
Galveston
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riondo's Ristorante in Galveston shines with "fantastic lasagna," "wonderful staff," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests love the menu's variety, from "superb Italian dishes" to "melt-in-your-mouth beef filet." Despite occasional service hiccups, the "fabulous food," "impeccable service," and "great happy hour" make it a consistent favorite.

1,110 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic night! Soup was awesome! They make their own sausage for reference. Baby Bella’s was amazing! Gnocchi is always a winner and the bread was delightful! From our servers Eric and Chance to our bartender Reuben. It was a perfect evening with friends and great food! Love this place
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Kerry
Houston
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Richard, our server was excellent. The food is always so fresh, proper temperature and served in a timely manner.
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Kevin
Houston
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was absolutely amazing!!!!! Great service by Bradley and Ruben. The best Veal chop I have ever eaten
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Joy
Houston
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We always go to Riondo's when we visit Galveston. Good Italian food, good wine selection, good service.
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Kyra
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant has it all: top quality food and wine, relaxing ambiance, and outstanding service! We absolutely love the staff and owner. Always a favorite!
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Karen
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Riondo’s is the best restaurant on the island. It’s great for any occasion, romantic date night, groups, birthday, patio people watching etc. The menu is fabulous modern Italian and food cooked to perfection. Sunday brunch is delicious. Definitely recommend
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Frank
Houston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best “Angry Diver Scallops” I have ever eaten. Everyone loved their food!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening! The meatballs did not dissappoint and neither did the service!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to enjoy friends, family and great food! The happy hour has to make you happy! The staff bends over backwards to make sure everything is great and they want you to come back!
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Heather
Houston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's always fabulous. Always hospitable. Our favorite restaurant on the strand. Great cocktail and wine selections. Never been disappointed with anything on the menu.
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FAQs

Riondo's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 621-9595.

Riondo's Ristorante is rated 4.9 stars by 1110 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2328 Strand Ave, Galveston, TX 77550

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
24th
Area
Galveston
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available at the Tremont House located one block away, or there is $5 parking located across from the railroad museum on 25th Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rico Caminos
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.riondos.com/
Phone number
(409) 621-9595
Catering
Custom menus created by Chef Rico
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Riondo's Ristorante can accommodate all your special event needs.

Riondo's Ristorante

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Tiramisu Crepes

Margherita

Prosciutto di Parma Bread

Daily Drink Specials

Wine Down WednesdayUSD 5.00

Thirsty ThursdaysUSD 3.00

Whiskey FridaysUSD 15.00

Scrappy SaturdaysUSD 8.00

Tropical SundaysUSD 8.00

Main

WellsUSD 3.00

Domestic BeerUSD 2.00

Imported / Special BeerUSD 3.00

$2 Off Wine by the Glass

MartinisUSD 5.00

Happy Hour $7 Apps

Chicken Pram Skewers

Bruschetta

Baby Caprese

Mini (1 Topping) Pizzetta

Fried Ravioli

Riondo's Meatballs

Fried "Riondo Mozz"

Fried Calamari

Fruit & Cheese Plate

Fried Zucchini

Spinach Gnocchi w/ Prosciutto

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Dining areas

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