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3215 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-1934
Giacomo's to restaurants is like a 10-breed mixed pup at the pound to dogs. You can't tell what it is or where it came from but you know it's cute (or in Giacomo's case) tasty.
It's Italian, but it's tapas. It's a trendy cafeteria, but it's not pretentious. It's casual but romantic. If you are ready to accept all of these things, you are a ready to try the delight that is Giacomo's.
One thing is for certain, there are no rules in how your order here.
As you walk into this funky "design on a dime" decorated restaurant (will explain later), you are presented with "cold, fast" plates of various antipasto. This is a great option for appetizers as they are served right away! You can choose 1 (or in my case 4 for $14 as I was dining with my gals). My top picks were the marinated mushrooms and the ratatouille. They also had options like marinated broccoli, roasted cauliflower, and shrimp and calamari in a lemon vinaigrette.
Then we ordered "hot, prepared" dishes from the menu on the chalkboard. I was amazed at how quickly these dishes came out from the kitchen.
We selected the following:
-The formaggio pannini - 3 fine cheeses with truffle oil. It was what it should be; fancy grilled cheese, but not worth $9.
-Mushroom gnocchi: a personal highlight for me. I adore a a great gnocchi dish and this one lived up to my expectations. Definitely a plate to share as the heavy cream sauce is overly indulgent.
-Trout: Served whole and butterflied. It was beautifully simple with no special crusts or sauces - just plain, good grilled fish done right.
As I mentioned, the restaurant has a funky, refreshing vibe. My favorite part was the back wall; painted turquoise with a collage of foam pieces spray painted in various bright colors. Very unique! I am looking forward to hanging out on their patio as the days get warmer with good wine and good company.
I grow fonder of Giacomo's as I yelp! This place evokes so many possibilities in terms of both the type of meal and setting I am going for.
I leave my fellow yelpers with the following advice:
- At least for your first time, come here with an open mind and a good mood. You will be far more accepting of the unconventional presentation of this restaurant.
-Come here with friends as this is definitely a place to share plates!
-You pay in advanced at the front register, so make sure you order enough.
You go, Giacomo's! Continue to dance like no one's watching!
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