6100 Westheimer Houston 77057 713.532.2201 amalfihouston.com
When we reviewed Amalfi six years ago, it was a start-up neighborhood spot next to Briargrove, operated by the chef-owner with his lovely and hospitable wife as door hostess. We predicted a good future, and now this prediction has come true and then some, as the restaurant has moved to the next level and is squarely situated among the finer Italian restaurants in the city. On a recent Tuesday night (lucky we reserved!), Amalfi was packed. A discrete pianist crooned Italian favorites to the busy and contented diners, while they enjoyed their meals. The scene reminded me of Manhattan. Antipasti * Black Angus roast beef carpaccio drizzled w lemon olive oil dressing, arugula salad, wild mushrooms, topped with parmesan shavings * Calamari fritti, lightly fried rings and green beans w marinara sauce * Grilled fresh Maine lobster tail over Belgian endive salad, green asparagus * Deep fried roman style artichoke, arugula salad, white wine vinaigrette, burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes * Mediterranean octopus roasted w rosemary, garlic, and fine herbs * Bluefin tuna poke tossed w olive oil, sesame seeds, sea salt, & fig infused balsamic vinegar dressing, w roasted red beet salad & basil pesto mousse * Crudo * East coast oysters, raw or roasted in wood burning oven * Combo of yellow fin tuna, Hamachi, & Scottish salmon marinated w lemon olive oil & chives, served over carpaccio tomatoes, truffle cream dressing & black truffle shavings * Scampi alla griglia, langoustine scampi marinated & grilled * Pan roasted branzino w baby zucchini, or Gulf red snapper * Grilled baby lamb chops, chive mashed potatoes * Veal scallopini, sauteed w butter & sage, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables * Roasted boneless suckling pig, rolled in garlic, topped w caramelized onions * Carne * 16 oz. Hereford NY strip, marinated w rosemary, garlic, & grain mustard * 24 oz. black Angus Porterhouse * Half free-range chicken slowly roasted in wood burning oven w garlic, thyme, & rosemary * Paste & Risotto * Spaghetti w clams & tomato basil lemon sauce * Pappardelle w Texas wild boar ragu * Risotto w porcini mushroom, east coast sea diver scallops, butter & thyme * Traditional Roman pasta tonnarelli tossed w roasted organic pork belly, creamy pecorino cheese & black pepper * Ravioli filled w artichoke, kale, mushroom, vegan mozzarella, w fresh tomato sauce and sauteed shredded zucchini * Insalata * Fresh spring mix * Arugula, goat cheese, candied tomatoes, Belgian endive, olive oil dressing * Amalfitana, octopus, cuttlefish, shrimp, heirloom tomatoes & lemon olive oil dressing * Contorni (vegetables) * Half-shell baked eggplant w oregano & garlic, melted buffalo mozzarella & cherry tomato sauce * Truffle fries * Roasted rosemary potatoes * Sauteed spinach * Green asparagus * Pizza * Gluten-free cauliflower crust w choice of toppings * Margherita * Salame * Funghi * Diavola
