Trevisio
Houston, TX 77030-2808
Phone: (713) 749-0400
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Moursund Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Trevisio – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
A dramatic wall of water dominates the entry of this spacious, top-floor restaurant that twinkles in a sandy-blond setting. Glass walls, pale hardwoods and sheer fabrics billowing from the ceiling create an upscale, airy feel. By day, medical professionals, sales reps and visitors nosh and negotiate. At night, expect special-occasion seekers and discriminating diners.
The Food
Run by veterans of Backstreet Cafe and Prego, Trevisio features a menu rooted in Italian standards. Signature dishes include endive, arugula and radicchio salad, homemade gnocchi with duck ragout; braised rabbit and root vegetables with papardelle; seared tuna with green beans, arugula, and grilled potatoes; crispy duck leg with Chianti glaze and braised cabbage; linguini with potatoes, tiny green beans and pesto; and chocolate cake with espresso icing and candied oranges.
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Insider Tips
ParkingPark next door in the McGovern Building's well-lit garage. Your server takes your ticket, applies the $3 parking fee to your bill, and supplies you with a token to exit.
The ExtrasTrevisio has 10 private rooms dedicated to meetings, conferences and special events.
What to DrinkThe wine list is broad and global, but by-the-glass choices are limited.
When to GoEnjoy live jazz in the sleek attached bar Wednesday and Thursday, 5pm-8pm.
User Reviews for Trevisio
06/28/2007 Posted by rfgagel
I have dined at Trevisio more than 50 times over the several years it has been open. Under the previous managment the food was not particularly interesting. For the past year or so the management of Prego and Backstreet Cafe has been in charge and have brought some life to the menu. I have my favorites (the Risotto, Tricolore salad, prosciutto pizza and the lamb chops). All of the entres are good, but somehow they do not have the same "pizzaz" as dinners at either Prego or the Backstreet Cafe. A part of the reason may be the size of the restaurant. It was designed as a place where members of the various medical cneter institutions could get together. It is very busy for lunch, but is less busy at night and it is the lack of other diners at night that creates the sense one is dining alone in a large room. Perhaps some type of partitioning would eliminate this feeling. The size and lack of busyness also seems to contribute to spotty service. On my last visit it was not possible to get the waitress's attention for 10 min or more to order desert and subsequently to obtain the check. My wife and I have taken friends to the restaurant on at least two occasions on a weekend night. We were pleasantly surprised that there were a number of other people dining, more than we might have expected. Our friends, on both occasions, enjoyed the evening. They were particularly impressed with the water wall funded by the late John McGovern at the entrance to the building. Parking is handy (go up the entrance ramp and park on level 2) and free after 6 PM for employees who have parking cards at other TMC Institutions (note you have to arrive after 6PM so that your TMC parking card will open the gate at arrival and departure). This feature reduces the cost of every meal by $3-4. We would place this restaurant in the solid to above average category. A great addition to the medical center with a unique ambiance, but the food is not so special that we would rave about the experience.
Pros: Good food, rarely unable to get a table, ease of parking
Cons: Service can be spotty, restaurant has a large majestic feel but lacks intimacy
03/09/2007 Posted by houstonbigeater
We went on Valentine's Day 2007. I was expecting the restaurant has a full house. When I walked in, the place was 1/2 full. The hostess was very nice and pleasant. Service overall was very nice.... decor was nice.... BUT.. the most important thing for the night - the food, it was TERRIBLE!! My boyfriend's food was burnt, my fish had a very strong faul scent. Those crab claws on my plate was BLACK!!! I guess pollution in the sea is REAL! I wish I could post pictures I took during the dinner and share the horrifying experience!!! Never go back and pay for the food again. Maybe happy hour drinks....
Pros: Ambience, Great View, Easy Parking, Good Service
Cons: Food
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