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Hours

Lunch: Tue.-Fri. 11AM-3PM
Dinner: Tue.-Sat. 5PM-10PM
Closed Sun.-Mon.

Cross Street

Floyd

Parking

Street Parking, Free Lot

Pricing

Medium ($$)

Patrenella's Cafe   

813 Jackson Hill St
Houston, TX 77007
713-863-8223
www.patrenellas.net

Rating: 4 out of 5  (5 Ratings)   Read Reviews (5)    Rate and Write a Review

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MicKeTyMycOoL
Review rating 5 out of 5
Real Italian Food
By MicKeTyMycOoL on 07/14/2009
Patrenella's was and still is an amazing experience. I have been dining here for years and, yes, there have been some changes mainly for the better. The menu has added new items, such as the Veal Bolgnese which is a very flavorful pasta dish. The desert menu (which you have to ask a waiter for), includes a homemade Italian Cream Cake, which I was informed was made in the family by one of Sammy Patrenella's daughters. The service is exceptional, and lucky guests may even be waited on by the family with Sammy always willing to stop by and chat up the tables. On the downside, some of the prices have gone up. Some of the other consistent patrons feel the need to complain, however, I have also noticed that the menu prices have not been augmented at all for about 8 years. A moderate increase in price is hardly something to complain about with the quality, quantity, and atmosphere diners get at this quaint Italian eatery.
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Review rating 3 out of 5
This time was a sticker shock.
By jeffcag99 on 12/19/2007
I have been dining at Patrenalla's cafe for the past 10 years with very favorable experiences. I recently celebrated my birthday their and was shocked by the new menu and prices. My chicken marsala dish used to be $12 and is now $16. All entrees used to come with a complimentary salad and are now a la carte for $9. Even the cheese and olives come with a price tag. I understand making subtle changes with the prices but I think the chef and Mr. Patrenella have made prices a sticker shock for this patron!!
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Review rating 5 out of 5
thank you!!!
By dmsr2cool on 02/13/2005
GREAT FOOD! GREAT SERVICE! GREAT MARSALLA! GREAT CANNOLIS! GREAT CAPPUCCINO!OH YEH,GREAT CALAMARI! GREAT PRICE! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Review rating 5 out of 5
Favorite
By pklekar81 on 09/03/2004
This has been a favorite of mine for years. Perfect for a relaxing yet romantic evening.