Da Marco 1520 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77006

"I absolutely adore Da Marco. We have been coming here for more than a decade and usually come at least a couple of times a year for special occasions. My husband's birthday is smack dab in the middle of white truffle season so that is a no brainer but it is also a wonderful place to come for Christmas Eve dinner. We came here for dinner recently with some friends and were delighted to learn that they now have a full bar (they used to serve only beer and wine). They have also recently done a light refresh of the interior. The space is always super cozy and never so loud that you cannot hear your dinner companions. My go to dish is the simple pasta with tomatoes and mozzarella. This dish also got a glow up recently and is now served with house-made arugula fettuccine. Da Marco also makes a sneaky delicious pizza. I say sneaky because it's not the kind of place where I would think to order a pizza, but you should because it is so yummy! The pictures I took are atrocious because of the dim cozy lighting but I am going to post them anyways..."

"Food was delicious and service was great! Manuel was very professional and kind. The truffle rissoto was my mom's favorite dish, along with the espresso martini. I could eat unlimited amounts of the bread. The lobster and corn ravioli is great. The octopus was also cooked perfectly. The dover sole is a great fatty fish that I liked. My dad liked my branzino so we switched places. (dover is fatty fish vs branzino was a flaky fish)"

"I was looking for authentic Italian cuisine in Houston, and I'm shocked that I didn't know about this place! My husband and I loved the atmosphere, and the food was amazingly tasty and well-prepared. The Sea Urchins Pasta was the best I've ever had in my life. We will definitely go back and highly recommend it."

"A Houston legend! Intimate setting in a taatefully decorated house, it is not a restaurant so much as it is a dining experience. Well trained and abundant waiters and professional staff in white tuxedos. You feel the genuine hospitality of an extended Italian family. Crisp white tablecloths with substantial napkins. Italian classical menu with several surprises. Excellent wine menu. We spent several happy hours here."

"Great reminder to not judge a book by its cover. From the outside the restaurant doesn’t feel inviting. As soon as you walk in it has a very cozy feel. Service was great, the team was very attentive. 2 out of 3 dishes were amazing! Salad was average. I will be back for the octopus dish!"