Riondo's - Galveston

For the first time, divorced here to celebrate my cousin's birthday weekend. We were a party of four, restaurant was packed it was a Saturday night. We were greeted at our table of Don (one of the owners) who made rounds at each table. Not only was the owner Mingaline with customers he also ran food out of the kitchen. This is usually a sign for a pleasant evening. Our server (Thomas) was excellent food amazing, the ambience elegant. We even had the opportunity to meet with Rico (cook owner and chef) in the kitchen to discuss their selection of Argentinian ribeye shown on the menu. When we put the hands of Rico Chef in flour, as rolled out fresh pasta. Another good sign for a nice evening. If you didn't try this place, I recommend it. Be smart to call and book a table because this place is packed. We will definitely be back. Thanks Don and Rico! Thomas, too.

Great service. The restaurant was not too busy on Sunday. We loved the Caprese salad. I liked the tile fish with pasta. The Aubergine was good.

My son, who was trained in Fort Hood, so he couldn't make it, so I thought I'd cheer up my DIL and bring her to lunch for the 5th anniversary. She is pregnant and loved her shrimp sampling, but because of sodburn she had to move herself. The Kalamari was excellent!! I had the seafood and shrimp ravioli pillows and that was soooo good. The sauce was perfect and also the ravioli. The ambience was relaxing and beautiful, just the right thing for my daughter, as she was sad that my son was called for training during this special moment. Nevertheless, she had an amazing time and loved food. Although it was an incentive of the moment to special lunch, they tended to our every need.

Very disappointing experience. I ordered the calf piccata and it was quite tasteless and very cheesy. Where was the Piccata part of the calf? Unfortunately any kind of sauce with missing and it was very dry and Blande. I sent it back and got the meatball appetizer that was also disappointing. My husband ordered the lasagna and thought it was good. He noticed on the reservation that it was my birthday, but it was not recognized at all. Yes, very disappointing to eat a birthday dinner.

Got reservations a few days in advance for my sister birthday. We got there and were seated right away, the manger and owner came by and were absolutely AWESOME, They suggested great appetizers and dinner options. Definitely will be going back. Thanks y?all for a great evening. P.S. Ask for the octopus, scallops they are by far some of the best!!!