Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana

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   Blake

   VIP

   Houston

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Not pleased with what we got for over $300 for 2 (with tip) in our first experience here. First off, a pre fixe menu is almost always a bad idea. They weren’t busy enough to need it, and you have a good idea of how many people are coming each night with your reservation data. So, you know you didn’t need it. The service was great and the ambiance was great. The space was really cute and the music was at a good level for an enjoyable experience. The appetizers started us off great! That was the best part of the meal though.. the risotto lacked flavor and the steak lacked seasoning. Desserts were fine. Overall, disappointing.
   

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   James

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Everyone was very polite and respectful. It was very clean and quiet for a smaller venue.
   

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   Travis

   Houston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 1, 2025

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

   Our first experience here was not bad at all. The host was very friendly and inviting as was our server. We ordered a few drinks, partner loved the wine, however, my mocktail tasted very watered down (they always seem to be hit and miss regardless of the spot). We got the meatballs for an app, they were great. I admittedly got a little too adventurous for the entree and went for the shrimp gnocchi (not a huge fan of either, but when in Rome…), which I was not a fan of. Partner ordered the carbonara, which was much better by comparison. As far as dessert, the lemon de terre (I believe it’s called) was the most fantastic thing I had. I would go here 10 times over for that specifically. The tiramisu was also great. In all, I’d recommend it for the experience and overall ambiance. We’ll definitely be back to try out some other dishes.
   

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   Joey

   Houston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 1, 2025

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

   Unfortunately we were not super impressed with the food. Both the Bolognese and one of the specials, griglia something, were not great. The noodles for both dishes were gummy and hard. However, I don't want to knock them too hard, could have been just a subpar night. The app we had looked like a little empanada filled with cheese and pepperoni. This dish was pretty yummy. The butter sauce (not positive what the sauce was) they put on the plate definitely helped. The place was small but nice. You are inches away from the table next to you, which can be good or bad. We ended up liking the people next to us and talked to them for a while. I am not sure I would go back.
   

   Dante Vini e Cucina ItalianaResponded on February 3, 2025

   Dear Joey, we are sorry but we try to serve our pasta "al dente" which will imply that it is will be a little harder of the average pasta you may find on this market. Your appetizer was a "panzerotto" and it was served with a marinara sauce, basically a tomato sauce. We definitely hope to be able to make you more happy next time!
   

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   David

   VIP

   Dallas

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on January 26, 2025

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

   Quaint little place. Great food Great service Great people Friendly and truly caring to make you eating experience memorable.
   

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   Miranda

   VIP

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 26, 2025

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

   This place is a great find. They make great rinks and have wonderful Italian wines. The food is great also and is affordable.
   

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   Jim

   VIP

   Houston

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2025

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

   Fabulous - will go back many times- great food and atmosphere
   

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   Christopher

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2025

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

   The experience was absolutely amazing for our first time at the restaurant. The server was very knowledgeable on the menu and wines. I can not wait to go back to such a hidden gem in this wonderful city.?
   

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   Todd

   Milwaukee

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2025

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

   Wonderful visit with very attentive and helpful service, The food was wonderfully prepared and presented. Taste combinations were on point. Would highly recommend
   

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    Alberto

    Houston

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

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

    Osso buco was not tender at all and branzino was dry and overcooked
    

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