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Bocca Italian Kitchen

Restaurant Italian restaurant

👍👍 I recently visited this amazing restaurant and was blown away by the entire experience. The ambience was stunning - I felt like I was transported to a different world. The lighting was perfect, the decor was tasteful, and the vibe was just right. I could tell that the staff put a lot of effort into... People often mention good, experience, ordered, time, great, amazing, restaurant, service, night, Italian,


Address

250 Assay St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77044

Website

www.boccahtx.com

Contact

(281) 741-0203

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (404 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11 AM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 8 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (18) experience (14) ordered (13) time (12) great (12) amazing (9) restaurant (9) service (9) night (7) Italian (7)
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  • 5/5 Jarion A. 1 year ago on Google
    OK so we ran across this place the first night we arrived at the RV resort and this place was literally down the street it was amazing. We really didn't have any complaints while visiting This restaurant we were lost coming in and the manager opened the door for us by accident but right on time😉 he was top of the line And customer service our server was training someone and he was great also. My husband and I both had the lasagna and We ordered fresh bread with an amazing garlic sauce and we ordered an appetizer with shrimp calamari an octopus we ordered 2 drinks they were so good I forgot the name of them also🙄 They're gonna kill me because I forgot where I put their names but I hope they know who they are when they read this but please go here the restaurant was beautiful on the inside and out very cozy and great drinks we will definitely be back again!!👊
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Priscilla M. 11 months ago on Google
    I recently visited this amazing restaurant and was blown away by the entire experience. The ambience was stunning - I felt like I was transported to a different world. The lighting was perfect, the decor was tasteful, and the vibe was just right. I could tell that the staff put a lot of effort into creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. But what really stood out was the food. Every single dish that we ordered was absolutely delicious. The ingredients were fresh and expertly prepared, and the flavors were balanced well. I especially loved the salmon Cesar salad- it was unlike anything I've ever tasted before. The teens enjoyed 2 large pepperoni pizzas with friends on the patio.And to top it off, the portion sizes were generous, so we left feeling perfectly satisfied. Overall, I had an incredible experience at Bocca Italian Restaurant and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience. The ambience was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. I can't wait to go back!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica D. 1 year ago on Google
    First off, this was my husband’s and I first time here. We moved into this area about 9 months ago and I saw great reviews about this restaurant. We’ll finally, we wanted to go on a date night that was close because today it was a cool and rainy day and we didn’t want to drive far. We came to Bocca and was amazed by the ambiance, music, and overall vibe. Our server, Joel, was informative and super friendly. Everything from our cocktails to the appetizers, to the main entree’s was up to standard. We went during happy hour (5-6ish) and it was a whole vibe. There’s nothing bad I could say about this experience. The parking garage across the way was super reasonable (first 3 hours are free). I enjoyed my date night and can’t wait to come back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roberto R. 9 months ago on Google
    I live in Houston and I had this restaurant on my list for a while, but the 35 minutes to get there were definitely worth it. The place is really chic, it has a very modern and elegant vibe. The attention was excellent, from the moment we arrived, a host opened the door for us, which I thought was super friendly, I had a prior reservation and they immediately gave us the table. Our server was very good and attentive and when he knew it was our first time he gave us his recommendations. Food INCREDIBLE, the Garlic Bread and the Spinach Dip are delicious. The Pasta Carbonara and the pepper and parmesan pasta were super good and the cooked pasta was perfect. The Italian buffalo pizza was super delicious. I loved that the dough was thin and toasted. The bar has a selection of local beers and drinks. I ordered a Sangria which was super refreshing. It really was a pleasant experience and I recommend going. It is ideal for a happy hour, outing with friends, dates or any occasion.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie S. 2 years ago on Google
    First time at Bocca and it was a phenomenal experience. Ordered Calamari for an appetizer, Chicken Carbonara and Chicken Coconut Thai Curry for our main dishes and paired it with Asparagus then ended it off with a Cheesecake. Every dish was savory and fulfilling. Big Italian foodie so I will be returning. Highly recommend for a date night such a relaxed ambiance.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Old Man M. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited this place a while back after not going out due to the pandemic for quite some time for a lunch date with the wife. Let me begin by saying that perhaps they were having an off day, not sure. The establishment was... not great. We ordered an appetizer and two entrees during the lunch shift. We had the calamari to start with. It was dry and chewy, the breading okay though the marinara was good. I have had better from pizza spots. I had a carbonara for my dish and the wife ordered a crab risotto. The carbonara was lackluster, not much flavor to be honest but the sauce was creamy. The risotto was good, though the server said it was "Gordon Ramsey" good. I have yet to eat at a Ramsey restaurant, but I highly suspect Ramsey would have higher standards. Our glass bottle left to refill our water was broken, not sure where it happened. Worst yet the dishes brought to us for our appetizer were dirty. Literally food stuck on then so needless to say we did not use them. Also most unfortunate there is plenty of light that comes into the establishment. Normally that is a good thing. So why did I say unfortunate? Well, the glasses in the table across from us had the light shine perfectly through them which illuminated an absurd amount of finger prints all over all of them. I felt that given the prices of this establishment that little details like clean plates, silverware, and glasses would be a must. It fell far short, unfortunately. Like I said, I would like to believe they had an off day. I suspect that it was just par for the course for them, which is to say disappointing. Two stars because the risotto was good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nia 2 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere was great, for the appetizer we ordered Italian Style Artichoke Spinach Dip, I had the Arugula with chicken, we also ordered Risotto with shrimp. Great prices and the drinks weren’t bad either, I had a Holy Roman highball, Loved the vibe, decor and we’ll definitely come again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alfredo C. 2 years ago on Google
    I brought my family here with some caution based on previous reviews. I was pleasantly surprised. The service was great and all the staff we interacted with were joyful. The bread service was so good, the bread was soft and with the right crunch on the outside. We ordered the seared Ahi tuna, the pesto chicken and pizzas for the kids. Aside from the pesto chicken being a bit tart the food was delicious. We had a glass of moscato and a peach desert, both worth it. Will be visiting again and probably picking up a few pizzas in the coming weeks. Its a new restaurant and I can only imagine the food will improve with time. Because its a new restaurant it was not crowded at all and we enjoyed the quiet setting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 András S. 1 year ago on Google
    The place looks nice, and the food is really good. The service wasn’t the best, maybe she was new here. It was ok. But the loud pop-RnB music totally ruined the Italian feeling. The tiramisu cheesecake made the whole experience a lot better, it’s a must try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana L. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food - tomato sauces are SO good. Buy the bread - it’s worth it! Aranchini appetizer was the best. Carbonara was on the rich side. Scampi was good. The Brussels sprouts are wonderful. Great atmosphere. Daylen took good care of us. We previously went on a Friday night and service was rough. They are working on that aspect. But definitely worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dionne S. 9 months ago on Google
    Not all people are out to free load off of you Justin. There’s a way to speak to people and how you childishly, belligerently spoke to me today in front of your staff and guests was heinous. Also the fact that you voiced you were calling the police all while I waited to speak with the manager I had spoken to before you got involved. If there was consistency from day to night with the kitchen that you oversee then I would have never questioned the proportion issue. However, you made it seem like I was just taking from you. I can pull up each time I have purchased that soup from your establishment and the other foods that have amounted to over $300. All have been take out. It saddens me that you as a Chopped champion would stoop so low and be so argumentative and you verified that you were arguing. I felt under the weather after a shift and just wanted the restaurants very good soup. Now this experience has left a sour taste in my mouth which I will never recover from since you called the police while I asked to speak to the manager/supervisor Victoria so that I could get a refund and leave empty handed. Thank you for that world known chopped experience. You are also head of hospitality……… not sure how that happened because you definitely need some people skills.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandi K. 1 year ago on Google
    The service, staff,and the food are out of those world! They serve an osso Bocca that literally melts in your mouth like a super tender roast with amazing flavor. Lump crab risotto is made very. This alis a few months new on bltwy8 northeast. It is definitely an excellent place to take tour family and eat and enjoy the classy atmosphere. The doors to enter are large and really set an omnivonce Also adult beverages are made perfect! One of the best
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vianey T. 8 months ago on Google
    I've been here now a couple of times, and it's incredible! The food is always mind-blowing and takes your taste buds to a magical place. The portion sizes are very good too. Drinks are amazing as well. The atmosphere is beautiful with a great sunset view, comfortable seating options, wheelchair accessibility, and clean restrooms. It may not be the cheapest option out there, but it's a must-have experience. They say you pay for what you get, but here, you get more than what you pay for. Service and overall time here is always wonderful, thanks Bocca!

  • 5/5 Dave O. 9 months ago on Google
    Brunch here was a pleasant surprise for a first time visitor here. Friendly welcome from hostess, great seating options, modern minimalist interior to the space but none the less welcoming and practical. Superb beer selection and extensive wine cocktail and whisky list. Menu was wide and varies but I opted for the lunch special menu and the Power Bowl. Food came promptly and was just as advertised. Thoroughly recommend this location for lunch and will check it out for an evening dinner soon. My recommendation is go find out for yourself and confirm!!

  • 5/5 Rosibel R. 9 months ago on Google
    Fancy atmosphere. The staff is very kind and professional. We have never had a long wait for a table. The food it very good, offering both unique flavors and the classics. Service is excellent and the entire staff is on point; hosts, servers, and manager. You can feel everyone there is to make your dining experience enjoyable and memorable. The brunch is one of the best we’ve tried in Houston. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Ryan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent dining experience. Food was really good. Recommendations would be the lobster ravioli and pork two way. Sauce for the lobster ravioli should be sold in stores EVERYWHERE!!! Shoutout to Laraya (I hope I spelled that correctly), our waitress, she was excellent the entire evening and will definitely be one of the many reasons we return for another date night.

  • 5/5 Rachel T. 1 year ago on Google
    Order the octopus grilled instead of fried... you won't regret it: I dream about it all of the time. Chicken parm was absolutely delicious. This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. It is worth the try. The caprese salad was out-of-this-world, and the chicken parm is some of the best I've had!

  • 5/5 Kris N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great ambiance and really good food. We had a great time and enjoyed the view from our table (floor to ceiling windows). They have a decent wine selection and the usual domestic beers. It’s a bit pricey but the quality is great.

  • 5/5 Chris E. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the Pork Tenderloin with garlic mashed potatoes. It was phenomenal. The pork was seared on the outside and it was tender and juicy. The glazed sauce was not over powering and complimented the dish very well. The atmosphere was nice and quiet. I enjoyed my meal. My server was attentive and very helpful with any questions regarding the dishes. I am happy we have this restaurant near Atascosita and not have to drive all the way down to the Galleria or Woodlands area to experience such a great dining experience! It’s a little pricey, but very well worth it!

  • 5/5 David T. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and great service. We started with bread and olive oil which was incredibly fresh and tasty. I had carbonara with grilled gulf shrimp. Best Italian dish I have ever had. My wife ordered the crab and lemon risotto with grilled shrimp. It was awesome. The waiter suggested bread pudding for dessert and it was amazing. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Hannah S. 2 years ago on Google
    Kirstin was our server and gave us amazing recommendations & was so nice! Our food was wonderful, especially the nightly Redfish special! We will definitely be back :)

  • 5/5 Rico M. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow, had such an amazing lunch. The service was awesome and the food even better. This is a must stop if you are visiting Houston. Top notch Italian cuisine. I had lobster raviolis, and the Bolognese. Both dishes were amazing.

  • 1/5 Leah R. 2 years ago on Google
    We were excited to give this local business a try. My husband ordered the Panko crusted Mahi Mahi. It looked like a big fish stick and was bland and dry. I ordered the pasta Stroganoff with beef, mushrooms and spinach. It was tepid and looked like it came out of a can. The waiter was friendly but served my husbands beer with the cap still on. Very disappointing.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking garage
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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