Rice Village Restaurants

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Coppa Osteria is the perfect paring of food and lifestyle, taking its personality from the affluent, family centric West University, Southampton, Rice and Museum District neighborhoods. Its clientele is an eclectic mix of professionals, university academics and young families – who all seem to know one another. With craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, it's easy to find the perfect beverage to pair with Coppa's modern Italian cuisine. Neapolitan-inspired pizzas are some of the most popular items on the menu – the Coppa Pepperoni and Carnissima are crowd favorites. Diners also flock for the Fritto Misto, Burrata Tartufo and Spaghetti Carbonara (Coppa's signature dish). Complete with a lively bar scene and a large outdoor patio that lends itself to sipping rosé and taking in the surrounding neighborhood scenery, Coppa is the ideal setting for an intimate all-day dining with family & friends.
For group or private dining for 7+ guests, please submit a private dining inquiry below.

Crafted by the visionary minds who brought you Doris Metropolitan and Badolina Bakery & Café, Hamsa emerges as a radiant gem in the culinary landscape, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Israel. Revel in the artistry of our hummus creations, succulent grilled skewers, and perfectly charred pitas. Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our salatim, a delightful array of vegetable-based delights that promise to tantalize your taste buds.

Houston’s Café Rabelais serves sumptuous French cuisine in its classic, European-inspired eatery. Fantastic starter options include the mouth-watering smoked salmon plate, the white bean and vegetable soup, as well as a variety of decadent cheese plates. Café Rabelais’s specialty dinner entrées include the seared duck breast with Szechuan demi-glace, the seared snapper in rich beurre blanc, the vegetarian orzo pasta with purple cauliflower and feta cheese and the red wine marinated ribeye with eggplant.
Top off your Café Rabelais French feast with an unforgettable dessert, like the mixed nut and chocolate silk pie “fondant au chocolate sur croute de noix” or the fruity “sorbet du jour” and wash it down with a fresh, hot espresso.

Cyclone Anaya's - Rice Village

We are Houston’s Original Tex-Mex Familia since 1966! Cyclone Anaya’s has been Houston’s favorite destination for the best margaritas in town for over 50 years. With our scratch-made enchiladas and tamales, our tender and flavorful fajitas, and many more Tex-Mex delights, we've helped to define and perfect this world-famous regional cuisine. Join us today at one of six Houston-area Cyclone Anaya’s Tex-Mex Kitchen locations in the Heights, Midtown, Rice Village, CityCentre, Woodway, and the Woodlands. No matter where you’re from, we’ll treat you like family!

Candelaris is your destination for an authentic Italian restaurant experience, including woodfire pizza, fresh pasta, excellent wine, and amazing desserts.
Our Candelari’s family dishes and recipes reach back several generations. We proudly offer an exceptional selection of authentic Italian dishes, local favorites, and of course our renowned Candelari’s Sausage
Ask almost any native Houstonian about Candelari’s Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Houston, and most likely the first thing you will hear is something about our signature Italian sausage. Given that our restaurant developed almost naturally out of the renowned, Candelari’s Sausage Company, this is no surprise. And while we have grown to become one the most recognizable and best Italian restaurants and pizzerias in Houston, we are very proud of our modest roots.

Sixty Vines - Rice Village

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

Milton's

Top-rated hospitality

Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!

"One of the Best New Restaurants in Houston."
Culture Map
ROMA, an Italian eatery in Rice Village, is Houston's premier Italian restaurant, known for its homemade traditional pastas, its creative contemporary Italian cuisine, and its fine wine program.
ROMA was called one of "Houston's Best New Restaurants" by CultureMap when it first opened in 2019. And Houstonia magazine has called it one of their editors' favorite Italian restaurants in the city.
In 2020, ROMA launched what would become one of the city's most successful virtual wine dinner programs, often "hosting" more than 80 guests weekly in their homes as Italian winemakers joined from Italy.
That has inspired Shanon Scott to take his wine program to the next level. "Our goal is to make ROMA one of Houston's top wine destinations by the end of 2021," says Shanon.
Look out for new and regularly occurring wine tastings, wine dinners, and other wine and food events at ROMA!

Helen Greek Food and Wine

Located in the heart of Rice Village, Helen is a revolutionary new Greek restaurant in Houston. Regional and modern Greek cuisine while featuring an entirely Greek wine list, Texas/Greek craft beers

FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge

Great vibe

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Price: Very Expensive

Located in Rice Village, FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge skillfully blends a restaurant and modern lounge into one elevated dining experience. Suitable for business professionals and dining connoisseurs, the space features a low-lit ambiance, a perfect mood-setter for date night.
An ode to Houston’s diverse population, FRNDS (pronounced friends), serves as an opulent and ultra-chic setting, perfect for private events or social gatherings. With tantalizing sharable plates crafted by Houston’s very own, Chef Suave Johnson, FRNDS offers a phenomenal menu, certain to wow our guests.
Cocktail aficionados can expect a crafted cocktail menu, that features classic cocktails with an amorous and unique spin.
Ultimately, FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge aims to redefine the modern dining experience complete with remarkable food, world-class service, and the perfect ambiance. We look forward to providing a space where you can make long-lasting memories with FRNDS!
We are 21+ establishment at all times

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LouizaVIP
Houston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Delicious dinner! Great ambience! Wonderful service!
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Coppa OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Rice Village
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4.8
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LauraVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Christmas Eve at Hamsa—phenomenal food, wine-pairing (sommelier—so excellent), Yalla yalla experience—flavor, flavor! And the continuous flow of energetic servers capped off an evening with serious conversation, laughter amongst my family. The ambience was excellent. And all 5 of us genuinely appreciated the attention by our host/lead server Shawn—accent and all! Thank you!!
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HamsaPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Rice Village
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4.8
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Maureen
New York City •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We’ve been going to Rabelais for close to Twenty years! Love the food, staff and ambience. It gives me so much joy just being there. We go there when we are sad and need to feel the love and to celebrate milestones! This was our first Christmas Eve! So warm and cozy!
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Cafe RabelaisPrice: Expensive• French• Rice Village
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4.8
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CindyVIP
Houston •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is my second time at Milton’s. I love the vibe. The waitstaff is extremely seasoned. I know a few from other restaurants that I visited a lot, but are now closed. Milton’s was lucky to get them. The food is wonderful. The misto is my favorite, also the iceberg salad. The arancini is as good as I had in Sicily. The whole fish, Branzino, is stellar. It’s a very intimate and casual space.
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Milton'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.7
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Diana
Houston •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
Great food. A bit cramped as it is small quarters, but overall very good. Will go again.
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RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.7

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Rice Village is a unique shopping district located in Houston, Texas. Made up of retail, entertainment and dining options, Rice Village is a great place to grab lunch or dinner. Enjoy a casual lunch at a burger joint with an extensive beer list. Enjoy authentic Greek food with an all-Hellenic wine list, featuring regional cuisine with local seafood and ingredients. Many chefs here work directly with food providers in Houston to create farm-to-table menus. Grilled lamb chops and gyros top the list as local favorite picks. With so many versatile dining options, Rice Village is a great spot to have a good time with family and friends.

Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in Rice Village include Hamsa, Sixty Vines - Rice Village and Milton's

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Rice Village are Sixty Vines - Rice Village, Hamsa and Coppa Osteria

Bottomless brunch in Rice Village is available at Hamsa, Sixty Vines - Rice Village and Cyclone Anaya's - Rice Village

The most romantic restaurant in Rice Village is Milton's

Restaurants in Rice Village with a great view include Sixty Vines - Rice Village, Hamsa and Roma

Visa Dining Collection

Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

MAD

Coppa Osteria

Balboa Surf Club

Aiko

Cafe Rabelais

Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

il Bracco - Post Oak

Helen Greek Food and Wine

Eunice

JOEY Uptown

Marmo

AMORE Italian Restaurant

Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston

Hamsa

The Marigold Club

Musaafer

Kiran's

Lucille's

Street To Kitchen

Uchi Houston

Turner's Cut

Julep

March

Eunice

Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette - River Oaks

Balboa Surf Club

il Bracco - Post Oak

Coppa Osteria

Hamsa

AMORE Italian Restaurant

Cafe Rabelais

Helen Greek Food and Wine

Cyclone Anaya's - Rice Village

Salento Bistrot

Mexican Sugar Montrose - Regent Square

Eloise Nichols Grill + Liquors

Tonight & Tomorrow at La Colombe d’Or

Little Italy Restaurant

Fogo de Chao - Cypress

Musaafer

Rosie Cannonball

Julep

BCN Taste & Tradition

March

Street To Kitchen

Le Jardinier - Houston

Mi Cocina - River Oaks

MAD

Fleming's Steakhouse - Houston

Eunice

Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

Hamsa

Coppa Osteria

Cafe Rabelais

Loch Bar-Houston

Helen Greek Food and Wine

George's Bistro & Bar

Cyclone Anaya's - Rice Village

Salento Bistrot

Marmo

Le Colonial - Houston

Zanti RO power lunch

Holiday Tasting Menu

Journey through the flavors of Italy

Afternoon Tea

Make it a Power Lunch at Eunice!

New Years Eve Omakase

2-Course Weekday Lunch Special

Afternoon Tea

Tour De Alsace Menu

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49

Ten Style Omakase

All you can eat Thai Classic Buffet!

Roka Akor x Southern Smoke Giveback Dinner

2-Course Weekday Lunch Special

Afternoon Tea Service

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