Nino's Down Home Italian

Nino’s serves down-home Italian cuisine in a rich and rustic ambiance. The house specialty is veal Vincent, perfectly crisp sautéed veal medallions topped with artichokes. Longtime patrons swear by the scampi alla griglia (shrimp and lump crab ... more

Nino’s serves down-home Italian cuisine in a rich and rustic ambiance. The house specialty is veal Vincent, perfectly crisp sautéed veal medallions topped with artichokes. Longtime patrons swear by the scampi alla griglia (shrimp and lump crab in herb butter). But the best bet is to call ahead to find out when the osso buco special is planned for the week. The succulent, slow-roasted, bone-in flavor of the tender veal shank is an offer you wouldn’t want to refuse. Just one visit to the huge, eighteenth-century antique antipasto table and you’ll feel right at home, especially if home is Sicily. less

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Houston. Located near downtown. Must try the Veal Vincent with artichokes ... It is to die for. Excellent service, definitely should RSVP, get's crowded around lunch. My mouth waters just thinking abou ... more

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Houston. Located near downtown. Must try the Veal Vincent with artichokes ... It is to die for. Excellent service, definitely should RSVP, get's crowded around lunch. My mouth waters just thinking about it!! less