Candelari's Italiano

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   Christi

   Houston

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Always love the ambiance and food but disappointed the deep dish pizza is no longer offered as that was the dinner we were after and it’s not easy to find in Houston.
   

   Candelari's ItalianoResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you being a long-time customer and understanding the changes we've made. We're sorry to hear that the discontinuation of the deep-dish pizza was a disappointment. We hope you'll continue to enjoy our other menu offerings and the warm ambiance of our restaurant. We're always striving to improve and provide the best possible dining experience. Thank you for your continued support.
   

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   Brittany

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely restaurant with a patio as well. Family friendly, but also a cute spot for date night. The chicken fettucine alfredo was very good. My aunt ordered the red snapper with lump crab meat and it was AMAZING! The cheesy garlic bread was also very good! The hostess gave a lot a of recommendations' on the menu and our waitress was very sweet and provided great service. We drive all the way from Sugar Land so you know we love it! :) Mitch Jacobs is great and plays during Sunday Brunch...would definitely recommend!
   

   Candelari's ItalianoResponded on November 9, 2024

   We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your dining experience at Candelaris! It's wonderful to know that we're a great spot for both family gatherings and romantic date nights. We're glad you loved the chicken fettucine Alfredo, red snapper, and cheesy garlic bread. And of course, Mitch Jacobs's music adds the perfect touch to our Sunday Brunch. Thank you for driving all the way from Sugar Land; we hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Edward

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Met someone for sort of a first date. She wanted pizza and it was delicious. The server was very attentive.
   

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   Brenda

   Houston

   53 reviews

   5.0

   53 reviews

   Dined on September 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for Houston restaurant week, but will definitely be back again. Food was delicious. I had crab meat tortellini. It was delicious , especially the sauce . Had pistachio and double chocolate chip gelato for dessert. Yum! I was told their gelato, pastas , and most of their sauces are all made in house. service was friendly and attentive. Prices were good. Everyone in our party decided we want to come back again.
   

   Candelari's ItalianoResponded on September 16, 2024

   Thank you for choosing Candelari's for Houston Restaurant Weeks and for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food so much, especially the crabmeat tortellini and the pistachio and double chocolate chip gelato. It's fantastic to know that our homemade pastas and sauces made such a positive impression. We're also delighted to hear that you had great service. Our team strives to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. Thank you for recommending us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon
   

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   Barbara

   New Mexico

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on September 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been going to Candelari’s for many years and always enjoy the food, and entire experience. Their recent upgrade in environment, i.e., table cloths, flowers, reservations, only make the experience better!
   

   Candelari's ItalianoResponded on September 16, 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a long-time customer of Candelari's! We're thrilled to hear that you continue to enjoy our food and overall experience. We're also delighted that you appreciate our recent upgrades to the environment. Our goal is to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests, and your positive feedback about the tablecloths, flowers, and reservations is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your family for many more years to come!
   

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   yolanda

   Houston

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was very tasty and fresh Definitely will return
   

   Candelari's ItalianoResponded on September 6, 2024

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it fresh and tasty. We take pride in using high-quality ingredients and preparing our dishes with care, so it's rewarding to know our efforts are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
   

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   Cindy

   Houston

   63 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   63 reviews

   Dined on August 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We took advantage of the HRW dinner menu - we started with the caesar salad (+ anchovies - a ‘must’!) and the king’s sausage ( both were tasty), then had the salmon (absolutely superb!) and the chicken parm (really good.) We ended with the olive oil cake (okay) and the chocolate gelato. Our server, William S., was very friendly, attentive, and efficient. All-in-all, a very pleasant evening. We will return.
   

   Candelari's ItalianoResponded on August 28, 2024

   Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Candelari's for Houston Restaurant Weeks! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food and service. We appreciate you mentioning the Caesar salad with anchovies and the king's sausage. It's great to know they met your expectations. We're especially pleased to hear you loved the salmon. We take pride in our seafood options, and it's rewarding to know they're hitting the mark. While the olive oil cake was okay, we'll take your feedback into account as we continue to refine our menu. We're delighted to hear that William S. provided excellent service. We'll be sure to pass your compliments along to him. Thank you for choosing Candelari's for your HRW dinner. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Carmen

   Houston

   125 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   125 reviews

   Dined on August 24, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Candelari's gives an upscale impression for a neighborhood restaurant. The bar looks really nice and features premium liquor. The servers are professional, attentive and wear tidy uniforms. There are white tablecloths, etc. We really enjoyed our pizza and salads- the food is high quality and nicely presented. Our server was lovely, friendly, patient, and fun.
   

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   GlendaM

   Houston

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on August 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hidden gem. Great food and service. The only complaint is that we told the waiter we were sharing our pasta and they didn’t split it or even offer to splendor an extra charge, which we would have gladly paid.
   

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    Catherine

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Great food and excellent service. The wine was well priced. We went for an earliy dinner and there were a lot of exuberant children. We expected that due to the time of day (5:30 pm) and the neighborhood. We will go back.
    

    Candelari's ItalianoResponded on August 22, 2024

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, service, and wine selection. We understand that visiting with children can be a challenge, but we're glad that the lively atmosphere and kid-friendly environment made for a pleasant experience. It's great to know that we're a neighborhood gem for families and special occasions. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
    

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