Riondo's Ristorante

4.7

1162 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

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

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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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 1,162 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Galveston
Best Value
Galveston
Good for groups
Galveston
Hot spot
Galveston
Neighbourhood gem
Galveston
Great for fine wines
Galveston
Great for outdoor dining
Galveston
Romantic
Galveston
Lively

Review summary

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Riondo's Ristorante in Galveston is a beloved gem, offering "great food and exceptional service" in a historic setting. Guests rave about the "delicious lasagna" and the "best happy hour" on the island. Known for its "romantic ambiance," it's perfect for special occasions. A must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers!

1,162 Reviews

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Mike VIP
Houston30 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eric was such a fabulous waiter and the specials tonight where so good! We have never had a bad meal here and the wines are second to none!
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Rob VIP
Houston35 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
very good food with better service. Unfortunately there to many "pre-cruise" guests starting to go there and it is becoming loud and not a very good spot for date night for locals Owner was in there and was a little rude as he did not socialize with any of the guests.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Houston3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Fairly new bartender has changed our experience dramatically. For the most part she is unfriendly and unwelcoming which is RARE for a bartender! She basically ignores you initially then will stop and ask if there’s anything we need? As the stay continues she will be slightly friendly but that mood is subject to change at any time. 1st experience was 3/2 and when my husband asked for a drink after sitting at the bar for 10-12 minutes was told “patience is a virtue”. This visit 3/9 he wasn’t with me thank goodness. He would not have been happy. 😞😞 We LOVE Riondo’s and have been regulars for YEARS. Just not enjoying the current situation.
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Kevin VIP
Houston31 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joshua did a great job. The food was amazing. Never disappoints.
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deannan
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s Mardi Gras and it was super busy as always as expected! I go to this restaurant faithfully every year at Mardi Gras or if I’m cruising! They never disappoint!
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Bill VIP
Houston20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous location for watching Mardi Gras Parades and fine dining. The outdoor seating is great allowing catching beads. Food superb as always- the Riondos sampler appetizers are a tasty and great value. We split a Caesar salad and the Veal Chop extraordinar!
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Susan VIP
Houston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Riondo's! We had a fabulous table in the vault and wonderful service by Joshua. The cocktails and food were perfect on a chilly and rainy night. Thank you!
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THADDEUS VIP
Houston178 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
our 1st time dining inside. We sat outside once but this time we enjoyed the warmth of inside the restaurant. It was a nasty cold damp evening so the food and drink warmed us up. The service was good. I was glad we had an OT reservation b/c there was a line to get in and we were seated quickly. Anyway the atmosphere was lively with Mardi Gras revelers, colors, outfits, and necklaces. We shared a bottle of wine. Good times.
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Sara VIP
Greater Boston47 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The martinis were large and strong. Loved the cozy atmosphere, overlooking the Strand. Friendly bartender.
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Vickie VIP
Houston1 review
1.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Wait staff ignored us throughout the entire meal. There were no water or wine refills. There was no offer to add cheese or even bring the ticket. Turned out the manager was the person who first took our order and he was non-apologetic for the very poor service.
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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 4.7 stars by 1162 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

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 15 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

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Dining Room

Custom inquiry

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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