Damian's Cucina Italiana

Tedjo Liman

Damian's is a restaurant that will forever hold a special place in my heart. It was the location of the very first upscale dining experience I shared with my wife back in the late 90s. Recently, we decided to return to this cherished establishment, this time bringing our children along to share in the nostalgia and create new memories. Upon revisiting, we were pleased to discover that some aspects of the restaurant had remained consistent over the years. The pasta sauce was every bit as flavorful as we remembered, and the fresh bread accompanied by their signature dipping oil remained a delicious staple. However, there were a few key disappointments that detracted from our overall experience. Firstly, the service left something to be desired. We were forced to ask our waiter to check on our main course, as it had not arrived even 30 minutes after we had finished our appetizer. Moreover, when our food finally arrived, we were disheartened by the lack of attention to presentation. The spaghetti appeared to have been haphazardly plated, with little consideration for visual appeal. Our dissatisfaction extended to the preparation of the steak as well. While we had specifically requested a medium-rare cook, the steak arrived far too undercooked, bordering on raw. Consequently, we left nearly half of the steak uneaten, but the staff never inquired as to the reason for this. In summary, while it was a pleasure to revisit Damian's and reminisce about our past experiences there, the evening was far from perfect. For a dinner that cost more than $65 per person, we expected a higher level of service and attention to detail. Considering there were four of us and we only ordered three dishes, the overall experience left us feeling somewhat let down. Nonetheless, the nostalgic charm of Damian's remains a cherished memory, and we hope to see improvements perhaps by the team’s training should we decide to visit in the future.

2 years ago

David Thomas

Best Italian food my wife and I have had in years in Texas. We were in Houston on a business trip and she found this place on open table and it had over 5000 5 star reviews. Well the food stood up to the reviews and was even better. The service was top notch as well! Next time we are in Houston this is must goto place for us!

2 years ago

Perdido Nino

We come here for our anniversary every couple of years (I proposed to my wife here) and it has a very old school feel to it. It’s low lit and quiet and perfect for an intimate dinner.

a year ago

Danna Apolloni

Great food and drinks. We had a wonderful experience before our opening day attendance of the Cher musical at TUTS. We also love that Damian's offers shuttle service to the performance center.

a year ago

Natalia Diaz

Very cozy family oriented feeling. Service was excellent as well as food. I had the Ceasars Salad, chicken parm, and lemon tart. The bread is delicious as well. They have valet parking.

4 years ago