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Fratelli’s Ristorante, 1330 Wirt Rd, Ste D, Houston, TX 77055, US
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Get the salmon mostarda! Perfectly cooked salmon in a creamy, lemony, slightly mustardy sauce. I loved my perfectly cooked vegetables but I loved that sauce more so I swished my vegetables in it.
My poached pear salad with super fresh greens was a little sweet for my taste but still good.
My cannoli was delicious.
Tina was 1 of multiple servers who were very attentive. Tina was really friendly & stood out.
This was my 1st visit & I’m looking forward to going back.
First, complimentary bread and olive oil with herbs are served. I don’t think I’ve ever been served clear olive oil before. My grandparents were off-the-boat Sicilians so I’ve had lots of olive oil over the years. It was pretty much flavorless also, so I think this item should be considered for an upgrade. No stars off for that – it’s complimentary.
The atmosphere is very nice and our waiter was perfectly attentive and accommodating. Excellent service.
The pizza’s were great, full of well-balanced flavors atop a cracker-thin crust and at about 12″, they’re a perfect size for one adult with a bit of an appetite. I’m looking forward to returning to continue sampling the rest of the Fratelli’s menu soon!
From the moment we arrived, the woman at the front was rude and visibly overwhelmed. She spoke sharply to another employee in front of guests and gave confusing directions to another family who was told to head toward the bar, then had to be re-checked.
I made the reservation for four and clearly noted that I would need two high chairs for my toddlers under age two. When my husband checked us in, she told us she didn’t have room for our toddlers and then said, “That’s why I called you.” After seeing my reaction, she backtracked and said, “I was going to call you.”
Most restaurants do not count children under two as part of the table total, and when they do, that information is clearly listed. She absolutely could have tried to make it work but chose not to.
Poor service. Poor attitude. We drove out of our way for this experience and left feeling dismissed and unwelcome.
Fratelli’s has a visually pleasing interior with pictures on the walls in some sections, painted depictions of people and places in others, and brick in others. The chandeliers add a touch of elegance, but the overall mood is still reasonably casual, which is what I prefer. They have private rooms, too, and even a small amount of outdoor seating.
With food, you may want to start off with an appetizer or soup and salad. Or, just dive in and go for one of the main courses, which include all sorts of pasta dishes, as expected, pizzas, and a few specialty dishes. They make a good lasagna and Katy Ruiz Pasta is always a good choice. The food is fresh and tasty, and easily better than what you would get at a chain Italian restaurant.
The last time I was here was on a Tuesday evening and there were few people present. This was good, because it meant there was no problem with conversing with those at my table. I know they have live music at their piano bar on the weekends and it is likely more crowded then, too. Visiting on an off day of the week is better, if you want to be able to chat while you dine.
Italian food, if prepared right, is real treat. Fratelli’s Ristorante offers quality food and drink with good service and atmosphere. I would like it more if they would improve the beer selection, but this is still a good place overall and one I recommend.