4315 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006 (832) 729-5594 fiorihtx.com
Yes, “Fiori” means “flowers” in Italian, and that is just what will greet you at the entrance to the restaurant, behind the hostess stand: an explosion of colorful flowers, including tall stems of orchids and many other blooms. Like the delicious items on the menu, the small but vivid arrangements are available for purchase. Fiori’s owner, who stopped by our table on a recent visit, is a genial former banker (over 20 years) from Milano, who followed his dream, assembled an Italian culinary team, and came to Houston to open this little gem of a restaurant. It is located in the strip center owned by La Colombe d’Or owner Steve Zimmerman, and the hotel’s celeb general manager Sergio Ortiz suggested we try Fiori and its authentic dishes from northern Italy, and we were very happy we did. Antipasti * Mussels, lemon, black pepper * Mixed salad w caramelized walnuts, poached pear, blue cheese * Burrata frita, tomato, basil * Cacio e pepe, pecorino romano, fresh pepper * Spaghetti carbonara, guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romana, black pepper * Artichoke, olive oil, parsley * Prawns, garlic, olive oil, chili flakes * Selection of cheeses & cured meats * Vegetable risotto, scallops * Caprese salad * Secondi * Costolette d’agnello fritte, fried lamb, mixed greens * Saltimbocca / Veal prosciutto, sage * Cotoletta alla Milanese con rucola * Scallops, insalata mista * Branzino alla griglia * Filete di angus * Red snapper w insalata, lemon, pepper, olive oil * Verdura * Patate arrosto * Braised Brussels sprouts * Carote Arrosta * Dolce * Torta chioccolato con gelato * Torta limone con gelato * Crema di marscapone e marsala * Practice your Italian * Park next door at Chase Bank
