La Griglia – Italian
La Griglia captures the essence of a sophisticated Italian escape, where the warm glow of the dining room sets the stage for a masterclass in artisanal Mediterranean craft. The kitchen breathes new life into time-honored traditions, balancing the crisp, golden layers of Carciofi alla Giudia with the decadent, melt-in-your-mouth richness of Taleggio cuscini and Wagyu carpaccio. Each plate offers a curated journey through coastal flavors and rustic textures, where the briny depth of mussels Marechiaro meets the playful elegance of a savory shrimp and crab ‘cheesecake.’
2817, West Dallas Street, Houston, TX, 77019 https://www.lagrigliarestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Artisanal Meats and Cheeses - $24: Selection of artisanal meats and cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carciofi alla Giudia - $18: Lemon, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Tartare - $22: Yukon potato crisps, capers, chives, shallots, truffle Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Tagliatelle - $19: Prosciutto di Parma, béchamel, parmesan gratinee Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels & Clams Marechiaro - $21: Tomatoes, white wine, garlic, herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Crab ‘Cheesecake’ - $26: Baked mascarpone, jumbo lump crab, shrimp, lemon pesto Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Crudo - $24: Citrus cured Japanese Yellowtail, chili oil, pickled shallots, shaved almonds Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taleggio Cuscini - $20: Taleggio stuffed pillows, candied hazelnut, truffle cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raviolo - $28: Ricotta di bufala, egg yolk, candied hazelnut, shaved winter black truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Carpaccio - $24: Arugula, shallots, pecans, truffle aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Little Gem Caesar - $16: Parmesan, anchovy, egg Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Pugliese - $22: Heirloom tomato, Castelvetrano & Taggiasca olives, basil oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Autumn Salad - $17: Arugula, Bosc pear, tomato, caramelized pecan, ricotta salata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cetriolo - $16: Cucumber, avocado, tomato, green beans, corn Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Wedding Soup - $12: Chicken matzo, diced veggies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maine Lobster Bisque - $18: Sherry wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $19: Tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peperoni - $21: Tomato, spicy calabrese, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig Pizza - $24: San Marzano tomato, pepperoni, Italian sausage, pancetta cotta, capicola, fontina, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Bucatini Amatriciana - $26: San Marzano tomatoes, pancetta, sweet onion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $28: Pancetta, egg, Parmigiana Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle Bolognese - $32: Pomodoro, Barolo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Forest Mushroom Lasagna - $34: Barolo, sherry wine, morel mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Brick Chicken - $32: Field mushrooms, veloute Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilean Seabass - $48: Roasted wild mushrooms, Genovese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper ‘La Griglia’ - $46: Jumbo lump crab, grilled prawn, Barolo, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 8 oz Center-Cut Filet - $58: Rosemary, beef tallow Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sautéed Broccolini - $12: Garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Polenta - $12: Parmigiana Reggiano gratinee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nonna Potatoes - $14: Parmigiano Reggiano gratinee, bechamel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Strawberry Mascarpone Cheesecake - $14: Graham cracker crust, raspberry-hibiscus gelee, strawberry whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $14: Cold brew, coffee custard, mascarpone Chantilly, lady finger crunch
- Hazelnut Chocolate Torte - $15: Gianduja chocolate mousse, dark chocolate glaze, cocoa nib tuile, cherry gelee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Harry’s Bellini - $16: Poggio Costa Prosecco, White Peach Nectar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $18: Ketel One Vodka, Kahlua, espresso
- Cappuccino - $8: Illy Coffee from Trieste
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