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LUIGI RISTORANTE ITALIANO
2328 Strand
(409-763-6500)
Lunch Mon–Sat 11–2. Dinner Mon–Thur 5–9, Fri & Sat 5–10. Closed Sun.
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(From March 2012) Cordial service and arias from Italian operas make a meal here an elegant affair. A generous bowl of pasta fagioli, the traditional pasta and bean soup, paired agreeably with the (off the menu) mezzaluna salad of chopped mushrooms, celery, and artichoke hearts topped with slivers of Parmesan. An insalata mista crowned with grilled chicken left room for fresh bread dipped in garlic-spiked olive oil. Bar. |
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MARIO’S RISTORANTE
2202 61st
(409-744-2975)
Open Sun–Thur 11–9, Fri & Sat 11–10.
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(From April 2011) At under $12, the bountiful lunch buffet is a near-steal, but evening offers the chance to sample fresh-cooked Italian favorites like fried calamari and lasagne, both benefiting from a mild pomo-doro sauce. A standout is the Spaghetti Ellen: chicken, artichoke hearts, and olives tossed in garlic and olive oil. Bar. |
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MARIO’S SEAWALL ITALIAN RESTAURANT
628 Seawall Blvd
(409-763-1693)
Open Sun-Thur 11-10, Fri & Sat 11-11.
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(From May 2011) At under $12, the bountiful lunch buffet is a near-steal, but evening offers the chance to sample fresh-cooked Ital-ian favorites like fried calamari and lasagne, both benefiting from a mild pomodoro sauce. A standout is the Spa-ghetti Ellen: chicken, artichoke hearts, and olives tossed in garlic and olive oil. Bar. |
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