Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

Name: Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks
Address: 1958 W Gray St suite 101, Houston, TX, United States, 77019-4816
Telephone: (281) 378-4890
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1049 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

8:00 pm

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for fine wines

Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room. Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, piadinas and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(281) 378-4890
Website
https://www.zanticucina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Hilario Zamora
Private party facilities
www.zanticucina.com

Location
1958 W Gray St suite 101, Houston, TX 77019-4816
Area
River Oaks
Cross Street
Driscoll St
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Pre theatre menu $55
USD 55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
3 course meal before the theatre. · First Course · Cacio & Pepe Salad Minestrone Soup Arancini Shrimp Ceviche · Second Course · Chicken Piccata Margherita Pizza True Cheese Ravioli Flank Steak · Third Course · Panna Cotta Homemade Gelato Sorbete
Zanti RO power lunch
USD 35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a three course lunch for $35. Choose from a list of appetizers, entrees and dessert. This menu includes ice tea or soft drink (not bottle water). Service is not included.
New Year's Eve early seating
USD 85.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us for dinner before you celebrate the New Year 2024! We will be featuring a four course menu option. Excellent wine selection and great ambiance with Live music.

Popular dishes

Imported selection of cheeses and meats, served with rustic Pugliese grilled bread, honeycomb, Marcona almonds, Cerignola olives and truffle stracciatella spread. Meat: Prosciutto di Parma, Golfetta Salame, Sopressata Calabrese Piccante, Coppa or Speck Affumicato. Cheese: Parmigiano Reggiano, Fior d' Arancio, Pantaleo, Sapore del Piave or Trillium

PiccoloUSD 28.00
2 meats and 1 cheese
MedioUSD 38.00
3 meats and 2 cheese
GrandeUSD 58.00
4 meats and 3 cheese

Antipasti

Black Truffle Beef TartareUSD 28.00
hand-cut beef tenderloin, truffle oil, sun-dried tomatoes, celery, Parmigiano Reggiano, capers, parsley, arugula and Dijon lemon dressing
Burrata CapreseUSD 19.00
burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, pesto, roasted pistachios and Maldon sea salt
Duo di Tonno
yellowfin tuna tartare and carpaccio, preserved lemon, fried capers, baby heirloom tomatoes and lemon dressing
Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 13.00
eggplant, melted mozzarella cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil and pomodoro
Fritto Misto MediterraneoUSD 26.00
calamari, shrimp and artichokes, fried, served with arrabbiata, garlic aioli and grilled lemon
Mediterranean HummusUSD 13.00
chickpea spread, Kalamata and Cerignola olives, mint, extra virgin olive oil and Sardinian Carasau bread
Mussels alla TarantinaUSD 25.00
pomodoro sauce, peperoncino and white wine
Octopus CarpaccioUSD 24.00
fennel, heirloom cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette
Scampi Aglio Olio & PeperoncinoUSD 24.00
grilled shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, peperoncino, lemon zest, parsley and grilled lemon
Zanti ArtichokeUSD 18.00
artichoke hearts, pancetta, sundried tomatoes, basil, white wine and stracciatella cheese

Insalate & Soup

Artichoke & Roasted BeetsUSD 18.00
goat cheese mousse, crispy quinoa, micro celery and oregano vinaigrette
Cacio & Pepe SaladUSD 16.00
baby lettuce, 25-year-old balsamic vinegar, Cacio cheese & pepper dressing and Parmigiano Reggiano
Frutti di Mare SoupUSD 21.00
mussel, clam, baby scallop, shrimp, squid, pomodoro sauce, peperoncino, garlic, white wine and grilled Pugliese bread
Tuna SaladUSD 32.00
seared yellowfin tuna, baby kale, baby arugula, coriander, avocado, Parmigiano Reggiano, red onion, fennel, Maldon sea salt and lemon vinaigrette

Pizze Napoletane

LobsterUSD 38.00
white Parmesan sauce, mozzarella, lobster meat, garlic and basil
MargheritaUSD 21.00
mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Napoletan PorkUSD 25.00
mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, dried oregano and fresh basil
Pesto & Salame GolfettaUSD 25.00
pesto sauce, mozzarella, salame golfetta, roasted pistachios and stracciatella cheese
Piadina NapoletanaUSD 23.00
Chef selection of charcuterie meat, truffle stracciatella cheese, baby arugula and extra virgin olive oil
Prosciutto di ParmaUSD 24.00
mozzarella, baby arugula and prosciutto
StefanoUSD 28.00
mushroom cream sauce, mozzarella, smoked speck, stracciatella and white truffle oil
TestarossaUSD 28.00
white Parmesan sauce, mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, baby arugula, crispy pancetta, blue cheese and white truffle oil

Pesci e Carni

Braised Lamb OssobucoUSD 48.00
served with Parmigiano Reggiano risotto
Branzino Baked in Sea SaltUSD 76.00
32 oz fresh Mediterranean Branzino, extra virgin olive oil and grilled vegetables
Chicken PaillardUSD 26.00
thinly pounded grilled chicken breast, baby arugula, heirloom tomatoes and grilled lemon
Halibut alla SardaUSD 46.00
seared Halibut, zucchini, bell peppers, parsley, crispy prosciutto, garlic and pasta fregola
Lamb T-Bone & ChopsUSD 52.00
mint and pea sauce, sautéed seasonal mushrooms, roasted red peppers and crispy brussels sprout
Piedmont Beef FiletUSD 54.00
grilled 8 oz beef filet, creamy mashed potatoes, charred onion and sautéed Chiodini mushrooms
Rib Eye TagliataUSD 56.00
sliced 14 oz rib eye, arugula, baby cherry heirloom tomatoes, crispy potatoes, Parmesan cheese and mustard demi-glace
Saffron ScallopsUSD 42.00
seared scallops with saffron and asparagus risotto
Salmon Acqua PazzaUSD 34.00
kalamata olives, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, white wine, asparagus and capers
Seafood CioppinoUSD 42.00
shrimp, scallops and mussels, garlic, peperoncino, thyme, heirloom tomatoes, white wine and pomodoro sauce

Homemade Pasta

Beef RavioliUSD 28.00
braised beef ravioli, sage, red wine and Parmigiano Reggiano
Black Truffle TaglioliniUSD 58.00
butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, truffle oil and fresh black truffle
Gnocchi ai Funghi SilvestriUSD 23.00
roasted mixed mushrooms, cream, garlic and parsley
Pappardelle al Ragú di OssobucoUSD 34.00
shredded braised veal ossobuco, saffron, pomodoro and Parmigiano Reggiano
Rigatoni All'amatricianaUSD 22.00
guanciale, pomodoro sauce, peperoncino and Parmigiano Reggiano
Tagliatelle BologneseUSD 24.00
Bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese
Tagliolini Frutti di MareUSD 31.00
squid ink black tagliolini, shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, clams, garlic, peperoncino, white wine, basil and pomodoro sauce
Tagliolini LobsterUSD 48.00
white wine saffron lobster sauce
Truffle Cheese RavioliUSD 26.00
fontina, Taleggio and Parmigiano Reggiano, homemade cheese ravioli in a truffle Parmesan creamy sauce

Alla Griglia

Bistecca alla FiorentinaUSD 148.00
42 oz Prime Porterhouse served tableside
Costata di ManzoUSD 84.00
grilled 22 oz prime Cowboy

Contorni

Brussels SproutUSD 10.00
fried brussels sprout with Italian saba balsamic vinegar
Crispy PotatoesUSD 10.00
garlic, rosemary, thyme and olive oil
Sage Polenta & Seasonal MushroomUSD 12.00
Wild MushroomsUSD 14.00
mix of wild mushrooms, sautéed with olive oil, whole roasted garlic, rosemary and parsley

What 1,049 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks offers a "beautiful venue" with an inviting ambiance perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "fantastic service," delightful menu featuring truffle pasta and lobster dishes, and "attentive staff." While the atmosphere is lively, some find it a bit loud. Overall, it's a top-notch Italian dining experience.

1,049 Reviews

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Oswelia
VIP
Houston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
In general was a good experience. I was a little surprise that you didn’t have a special menu or dish considering the holiday so food wise it felt like any other night. The food was served so fast that we hadn’t even taken three sips of our drinks, we put our dishes aside to enjoy our drinks. It also felt like you were ready to turn the table. Our waitress was fantastic! Thank you.
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Christina
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celeste was absolutely amazing. We had a show to get to and she timed our courses very well. Inside is beautiful. The wine list is extensive and they have a great selection of Super Tuscans. We will be back!
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksResponded 3 days ago
Hi Christina! We're thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience at Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and wine selection. We take pride in our timing and we're glad that it was to your advantage. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Dr Lawrence
VIP
Dallas
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Too much noise. Suggest turn down music so people don’t have to talk over it. Excellent food and service.
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for the review, Dr Lawrence! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks. We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and we'll definitely take it into consideration. We're committed to providing an enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Marco
VIP
Houston
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quality of food need improvement for the price levels involved. Service is attentive and fast. Ambience is nice. Tomato sauce of fettuccine seafood is too hard and strong. Missing Italian delicacy
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksResponded on 16 December 2024
Hello Marco! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you found our service attentive and fast. We are always looking to improve and your input helps us do just that. We hope to see you again soon for a more satisfying experience.
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Kathy
VIP
Houston
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner! We sat at bar. Service and food were wonderful!
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksResponded on 16 December 2024
Hello Kathy, thanks for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks. It's always a pleasure to know that our service and food met your expectations. We noticed that you rated our value a bit lower - we always strive to provide the best quality food and service for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Ashley
VIP
Houston
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wine selection and cocktails were great. Bolognese tasted like North Italia's bolognese. Great ambiance and great service.
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksResponded on 18 December 2024
Thanks for the feedback, AshleyH! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our wine selection and cocktails at Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks. We're sorry to hear that our Bolognese didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a unique and authentic experience, and we appreciate your feedback on this matter. It's wonderful to hear that you found our ambiance and service great. We hope to see you again soon for a better experience!
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shenequa
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience- only issue was it was loud. I would definitely revisit the restaurant.
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksResponded on 14 December 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your feedback about the noise level. We'll keep this in mind as we work to make every visit enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Rebecca
VIP
Devon
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very mediocre. The appetisers were cold. Are you second course better. The staff are very functional are not consistent. Very expensive for the standard of food served. Could do better.
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksResponded on 13 December 2024
Hello Rebecca, we truly apologize for any inconvenience. Can you share your full name and phone number with us please? We would love speaking with you. Thank you!
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LaTonia
Atlanta Metro
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place and ambience was Beautiful! The entrees could be more tastefully seasoned.. I had the Halibut.🥰
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksResponded on 13 December 2024
Thanks for visiting us at Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciated the ambiance of our restaurant. We're sorry to hear that our entrees didn't quite meet your taste. We always aim to provide the best quality food to our customers and your feedback will help us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon!
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Nan
VIP
Houston
169 reviews
4.0
169 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was terrific as usual. The special Christmas drinks were also great. The restaurant is always festive, particularly so at Christmas. Service not quite as polished as usual.
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksResponded on 11 December 2024
Thanks for visiting us Nan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and especially the special Holiday Cocktails. It's wonderful to know that the Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks is a place that brings a festive atmosphere during the holidays. We're sorry to hear that our service didn't quite meet your expectations. We're always working on improving and your feedback is valuable in this process. We hope to serve you again soon and provide a more polished service.
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Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 378-4890.

Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks is rated 4.7 stars by 1049 OpenTable diners.