Giacomo's cibo e vino

When an Italian chef gets bolognese right, you can trust that all else will be great. Order yourself some of the small, shareable dishes, and then order that tagliatelle bolognese . Fantastic food!

Don't miss: roasted eggplant rolls ; grilled stuffed radicchio leaves; grilled shrimp al diavolo in house-made harissa and garlic ; crostini with Tuscan liver pate ; tagliatelle alla Bolognese . Read more

It's a conglomeration of serving styles and Italian dishes , both large and small that make this neighborhood restaurant endearing and very, very good. [Eater 38 Member]

This casual Italian restaurant and wine bar off Lower Shepherd captures the essence of Italian city life and the spirit of the slow food movement. Read more

The house made pasta is incredible! Love the tortelli di bietola and the tortellini al sugo rosa. Life changing pasta .

No mozzarella sticks , but they do have Mozzarella in Carrozza , which is a really delicious appetizer . The food is inexpensive , delicious and fantastic.

Tapas-sized dishes on the ciccheti menu, with dishes like cumin-spiced lamb meatballs and braised chicken thighs with sweet peppers and onions . Great place for a light meal and decent wine list .

The pork milanese is fantastic and isn't the typical flattened slice of breaded pork served elsewhere. It's large and in charge!

The best pork and beans in existence. :) Though they use fancier words for this dish.

Well served entrees, pretty tasty dishes. As an Italian, I would have expected more Italian details, like a basket of bread on the tables, or at least one Italian in the staff

The mushroom gnocchi is a must have. Be ready to take a map after downing a plate of this!

Hawkins' selection of resonably-priced boutique wines served three ways: In the typical six ounces; three ounces; or nine ounces (if two glasses is a little more than you need with your meal).

Excellent menu. We were very happy with the eggplant-based dishes. Also, the pork butt cannot be missed.

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Everything is soooo good. We like ordering a lot of things and sharing.

Best Italian food in the city ! Try the Ratatouille appetizer . It is so good. Beer and wine only. Great patio !

Just order Tortelli di bietola and you won’t be disappointed. It’s simply perfect.

The half orders of their sage ravioli and gnocchi .

Dessert , huge wine list , great food and adorable atmosphere

Great Italian food . Pretty good for takeout .

Nice neighborhood option, but not the best Italian within a 5 mile radius by any means.

Great food, great patio and dog friendly .

ratatouille is a must. crostini is second.

The insalata lucia is great, as is their chicken sausage and affogato

Think Italian tapas . Good food and great service.

The scallop appetizers is fantastic!

Houston Press 2013 Favorite Dishes - Porchetta e Fagioli

Dog-friendly patio and perfect atmosphere.

The gnocchi is amazing! It's hard to perfect but they may have done it!

Chocolate hazelnut mousse was heavenly!

Gnocchiiiiii. Just do it. As someone said once before I ordered, "It's so good you just want to rub your face in it!"

The three dip combo is a great way to try their variety of Italian and Italian inspired creations. Attached is the tomato goat cheese , chicken pâté and bean dip .

Richard Knight, chef of Feast, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Porchetta e fagioli. Read more

Big portion for tapas so that's good...

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The minestrone is great!!

Wine lovers: they have Brunello di Montalcino here

Try the Antipasti Platter

The gnocchi al fungi is important. It will improve your perspective. Enjoy!

Tey the classico pannino. Simple but excellent!

Fresh pasta !