La Griglia

Reviews

• MM

  Miguel Martinez

  Mar 3, 2026
  1.0
  We really wanted to love this place. I made a reservation for five on Friday night to celebrate my wife’s birthday, so we came in excited and expecting a memorable experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful the ambiance and décor are truly impressive. Unfortunately, the service did not match the setting. We were seated right away, which we appreciated. However, once we sat down, we weren’t attended to for quite some time. I had to flag someone down just to get menus so we could begin ordering drinks. No one asked if it was our first time visiting, and there was no explanation of the menu. The menu is fairly extensive and includes several Italian terms, which made it a bit overwhelming. A brief walkthrough or even an offer to answer questions would have gone a long way. We weren’t asked if we needed help or recommendations, and as first-time guests, we felt left to figure everything out on our own. For a restaurant at this price point and reputation, we expected a more attentive and welcoming experience especially on a special occasion. The ambiance is spectacular, but overall the experience felt just okay. We left feeling disappointed, which was unfortunate given how much we were looking forward to celebrating there.
• IC

  I.J Chang

  Mar 1, 2026
  2.0
  $73 for 2 pasta and a bottle of water and the spaghetti cabonara was so tasteless and bland…if I was dining there I would’ve asked them to take back the carbonara after one bite. I ordered to go so there wasn’t anything to be done about it. Extremely expensive for a disappointing meal.
• NL

  Natalie Leal

  Feb 24, 2026
  5.0
  Everytime I visit I have a great experience. I love the shrimp and crab cheesecake, and the waygu carpaccio. The expresso martinis are phenomenal.
• AV

  Alejandra Villa

  Feb 8, 2026
  5.0
  When I’m craving Italian, La Griglia is always the first place that comes to mind. It’s elegant, perfect for a romantic dinner, business meeting, or bringing friends who are visiting Houston, and it truly never disappoints. My go-to dish, and the one I always recommend, is the short rib cappelletti. It’s incredible. For appetizers, the shrimp & crab “cheesecake” is a must. They also have a great cocktail menu, an excellent wine list, and you absolutely cannot skip the brown butter bread pudding for dessert. The service is always on point, friendly, and knowledgeable, and valet parking makes everything easy. La Griglia is definitely more of an adult, upscale dining experience, and it’s one of those places that makes every visit feel special.
• ME

  Molly Edelman

  Feb 7, 2026
  2.0
  Giving two stars cause experience was not great but the food was good. First when we got there the hostess were not the kindest. Sat at the bar because they told us they were running behind on outdoor seating. I had a reservation at 8pm. We sat at the bar for 40 minutes. I had to ask the hostess multiple times when our table would be ready. Suddenly when we speak to a manager a table magically is open. The waitstaff was not the kindest we saw our waitress a total of two times the entire night. It’s seems like she left mid dinner because we never saw her again after the second time. I will say the people assisting the waitress were great. We get seated and our bread and out of no where a roach is on the table! The staff were quick to kill it but still so disgusting! Overall our experience was not great but the food was good. So if you want subpar service but good food the you found your place.