6565 Del Monte Drive Houston, TX 77057 (713) 750-9259 delvistahtx.com
La Vista is back in the ‘hood, folks, sort of. Greg Gordon’s beloved La Vista, formerly on Fountain View, after a stint in the Garden Oaks area, has come back to the customer base which supported it heartedly for many years. Occupying the space formerly taken by The Del restaurant, “Del Vista” has re-opened for starters with a somewhat abbreviated but palate-pleasing menu, and prices remain reasonable. The space includes a very large covered terrace with heat lamps and fans, depending on the season, and spacing is generous in The Days of Covid. A full bar and a good selection of wine by the glass or bottle upgrades Del Vista from its predecessor. Stuff before you eat: * Calamari, cornflake crusted, pepperoncini, spicy remoulade * Mussels in garlic & white wine * Bruschetta, tomato, onion, basil, parmesan * Truffle fries. Momma says “Eat yo greens” * House, mixed greens, strawberries, pecans, vinaigrette * Caesar, romaine hearts, capers, Parm, croutons * Heirloom tomato, bacon, blu cheese, green goddess More pasta stuff * Wild boar Bolognese, brisket, peas, mushrooms, Parm * Lasagna, smoked brisket, marinara * Diavolo, spaghetti, spicy marinara, shrimp, mussels, olives, green onions * Rigatoni rustica, Italian sausage, crema rosa, peas, chili flake * Fettucine Alfredo, garlic, Parm, cinnamon, nutmeg Stuff from the grill * Tenderloin, port wine, apricot cherry sauce, mashed potatoes * Pork chop, mashed potatoes, chili fried onions, brandy peppercorn, asparagus * Big fat chicken, roasted potatoes, seasonal harvest * Shrimp & grits, sage polenta, prosciutto, sweet potatoes, spicy Grand Marnier * Rainbow trout, sage white bean, roasted veggies, artichokes, capers, roasted pepper lemon beurre blanc * Pizza * Overkill, bell peppers, mushroom, olives, pepperoni, beef, sausage, basil, onions * Carciofo y pollo, spinach, artichokes, chicken, red pepper, basil Pick your poison * Tiramisu * Brownie * Coconut cream pie
