Zanti Cucina Italiana - The Woodlands

Name: Zanti Cucina Italiana - The Woodlands
Address: 10000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77354
Telephone: (281) 259-1300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1294 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room.

Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen, and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, paninis and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(281) 259-1300

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(281) 259-1300
Website
https://zanticucina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Stefano Ferrero
Private party facilities
If you want to make a private event please call 832-948-0216Visit our website for floor plans, capacity and menus. www.zanticucina.com

Location
10000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77354
Neighborhood
The Woodlands
Cross street
Egypt ln
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Arancini$15.00
crispy risotto balls, fontina cheese and spicy arrabbiata sauce
Beef Carpaccio$19.00
arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, crispy capers, crispy potatoes shoe strings, parmesan cheese and lemon mustard dressing
Burrata Pugliese$16.00
arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and grilled rustic bread
Charcuterie$25.00
prosciutto, smoked speck, salame golfetta, truffle stracciatella, fontina and gorgonzola cheese, honeycomb, marcona almonds, grilled Pugliese bread and homemade marinated olives
Eggplant Parmigiana$14.00
pomodoro sauce and melted fresh mozzarella
Fried Calamari$18.00
crispy calamari, spicy arrabbiata sauce and garlic aioli
Mediterranean Hummus$13.00
homemade chickpea spread, dried mushroom powder, Kalamata and Cerignola olives, mint and extra virgin olive oil. Served with traditional Sardinian carasau bread
Mussels alla Tarantina$18.00
pomodoro sauce, crushed red pepper and grilled rustic bread
Octopus Carpaccio$24.00
served with mixed green salad, fennel, heirloom cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil and lemon dressing
Piemonte Truffle Rustic Bread$13.00
European-style bread, garlic butter, truffle oil, stracciatella burrata cheese, crispy prosciutto and parmesan cheese
Roasted Meatballs$17.00
parmesan cheese, pomodoro sauce, basil and grilled rustic bread
Zanti Artichoke$16.00
grilled roman style artichoke, sun-dried tomato, crispy pancetta, stracciatella cheese and white wine sauce

Insalate

Artichoke & Roasted Beet$15.00
goat cheese mousse, oregano vinaigrette and crispy quinoa
Caesar$12.00
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and homemade Caesar dressing
Caprese$13.00
fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomato, homemade pesto and fresh basil
Spinach$14.00
grilled pear, fried cream cheese balls, crispy pancetta, dried cranberries and citrus balsamic vinaigrette
Tuna, Quinoa & Farro$19.00
organic mix of quinoa and farro marinated with mediterranean lemon, red and yellow bell pepper, lavender, celery, heirloom cherry tomatoes, watermelon radish and cucumber

Pizze Napoletane

Capricciosa$18.00
artichoke, mushroom, mozzarella, rosemary ham and black olives
Diavola$18.00
mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, basil, salame piccante and peperoncino
Lobster$39.00
white parmesan sauce, mozzarella, lobster meat, garlic and basil
Margherita$17.00
mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Napoletan Pork$21.00
mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, salami, oregano and basil
Prosciutto$20.00
mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula and parmesan cheese
Quattro Formaggi$18.00
mozzarella, fontina, burrata and blue cheese
Testarossa$20.00
mushroom, speck, mozzarella, arugula, crispy pancetta, truffle oil and blue cheese
The Stefano Pizza$20.00
truffle burrata cheese, mozarella, mushroom cream and smoked speck
Vegetarian$18.00
mushroom, zucchini, asparagus, mozarella, roasted red pepper, arugula, artichoke, oregano and mozzarella

Pesci e Carni

Braised Lamb Ossobuco$42.00
slow cooked 12 hour lamb shank with saffron risotto
Branzino & Crab$39.00
baked branzino fillet filled with crab, baby heirloom tomato, sautéed spinach, capers and red bell pepper with lemon butter sauce
Chicken Parmigiana$28.00
lightly breaded chicken breast, spicy arrabbiata sauce, mozzarella and tagliatelle pasta with parmesan cheese sauce
Chicken Piccata$26.00
white wine lemon butter sauce, capers, sautéed spinach and sage polenta
Halibut alla Sarda$42.00
sautéed fregola, gremolata, red pepper, zucchini, thyme and extra virgin olive oil
Lamb T-Bone & Chops$52.00
grilled lamb T-Bone and two lamb chops, mint and peas sauce, sautéed seasonal mushrooms, roasted red peppers and crispy brussels sprouts
Mediterranean Salmon$34.00
lemon butter caper sauce and broccolini
Red Snapper$54.00
whole fried red snapper, arugula & cherry tomato salad, crispy potatoes, garlic aioli and arrabiata sauce
Rib Eye Tagliata$49.00
arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, crispy potatoes and spicy mustard sauce on the side
Tuscan Beef Filet$48.00
bacon, fontina cheese, crispy potatoes, baby carrots, rosemary and red wine mushroom sauce

Homemade Pasta

Beef Ravioli$23.00
sage braised beef sauce and wine with parmesan cheese
Gnocchi Mushrooms$21.00
Chef's mushrooms selection mix and white wine parmesan cream sauce
Lasagna Bolognese$22.00
oldest traditional lasagna recipe from Bologna, Italy
Mushroom Risotto$21.00
Chef's mushrooms selection mix, parmesan cheese and spicy Italian sausage
Pappardelle al Ragú di Ossobuco$27.00
pappardelle tricolor, saffron and veal ossobuco sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara$19.00
crispy pancetta, egg, parmesan cheese and fresh black pepper
Spaghetti Meatball$20.00
slow-cooked meatballs, tomato sauce and basil
Tagliatelle Artichoke$19.00
tagliatelle, pancetta, white wine, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes and stracciatella cheese
Tagliatelle Bolognese$20.00
tagliatelle, parmesan cheese and bolognese sauce
Tagliolini all'Aragosta$42.00
lobster meat, carrot, celery, shallots, white wine, saffron and tarragon
Tagliolini Frutti di Mare$31.00
black tagliolini, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, baby scallops, white wine, pomodoro sauce and red pepper flakes
Tagliolini Pesto e Burrata$18.00
homemade fresh basil pesto and stracciatella burrata cheese
Truffle & Cheese Ravioli$24.00
kasseri and fontina chesse ravioli in parmesan truffle sauce

Alla Griglia

Beef Filet$48.00
8 oz. filet, served with crispy potatoes and broccolini
Chicken$25.00
8 oz. served with crispy potatoes and broccolini
Rib Eye$49.00
14 oz. served with crispy potatoes and broccolini
Salmon$34.00
8 oz. filet, served with crispy potatoes and broccolini

Contorni

Broccolini$9.00
Parmigiano cheese and grilled lemon
Brussel Sprout$8.00
fried brussels sprout with Italian saba balsamic vinegar
Crispy Potatoes$8.00
Green Beans$8.00
roasted garlic and crispy prosciutto
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
Sage Polenta & Seasonal Mushroom$10.00

What 1,294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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SDCLM
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pricey but portions are good.
g
geevee
Richmond
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Left a less than stellar review last time but our experience tonight was perfect. Great service and the food is as good as any you can have in The Woodlands.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food amazing like usual!
B
Brian
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places! Definitely recommend.
P
Paul
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Pietro was amazing as always.
SN
SatNiteCouple
Tampa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Always enjoy the food. Service can be spotty when really busy and noise level too high to carry a conversation without leaning and talking loud. Would go elsewhere for a quiet dinner.
g
geevee
Richmond
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
Apparently early dinner is not the time to go for a quiet dinner. We were surrounded by kids tables (one was a birthday party) and the sound was deafening. A few of the kids were playing on devices with the sound on. We LOVE Zanti, the food was amazing as always… but it was disappointing to have that kind of atmosphere, we’ve never experienced that before. Our server was frazzled and rushed. We never got bread for the table and she took away my drink before I was done. It was just a fast grab walking past the table. Lol We will be back, but hope that this was an outlier and not the new normal. Don’t let this discourage you from going and checking it out for yourself. Only sharing so that they are aware. It’s one of our favorite places.
JT
JoeT
London
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Service continues to be an issue here. Got our appetizer before water, drinks or the bread for the table. Kitchen cooked the wrong dish for one of us despite the server entering it in the system correctly. Also, asked for a booth since our daughter had a broken foot and it would be a lot more comfortable and was told by FOH that the open booth was being held for a "reservation that had requested a booth" Meanwhile we also had a reservation and the other party was not there. The food is great but this is now the third time in a row the service has not been good. They look well trained but have just too many tables.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Service was great, food very good, just noisy and felt cramped. Tables seem to be too close together.
M
Mason
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was very good and it was close to closing time, we ordered gnocchi, truffle ravioli and an awesome chocolate dessert. Waiter was very attentive to our needs. We also were able to enjoy live entertainment while there, albeit much earlier in the night
DD
DonD
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. We celebrated my wife’s birthday. Fried pear and cheese salad was excellent. My wife had the mushroom and prosciutto pizza which more than enough for two. I had an off menu pasta that was also excellent. Great service.
PP
PaulP
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and wonderful send off for my mother-in-law
J
Jacq12
Cleveland
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great live music, food and service. The chef cooks authentic Sicilian dishes. Gelato is fantastic! We will be back!
JS
JeffS
Houston
120 reviews
vip
5.0
120 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and good selections
j
jamesc
Houston
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall2food4service4ambience1
Great food; great service. Very noisy. Hard to have a conversation while dining.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food, great service! Live music was a little loud and hard to talk over but overall we enjoyed our visit! We will come back again!
PD
PabloD
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Italian restaurant in The Woodlands! My fav Rumchata Martini, Stefano Pizza and Beef Ravioli!
JL
JLinn
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
JL
JosefinaL
Cancun
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Comida deliciosa y muy buena atención. Cada vez que vamos lo disfrutamos
FG
FoodieGurl
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fun. Fun and energetic crowd, but never impossible to get a last-minute reservation. We had a blast last night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
The grilled chicken was dry, over salted and rubbery. We use to eat there often and have grown tired of the same menu. We will not go back. They need to change the menu.
DP
DebP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the ambiance of this restaurant are very good. The home made pasta in the Osso Buocco dish was amazing, and, and the eggplant Parmesian was wonderful. And the service from Valentina was really good.
PJ
PeterJ
Houston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our request for a Booth was honored. Our Server Damian was extremely personable, professional and not overly attentive. He was knowledgeable about the Menu. Our Hot meals arrived very promptly. My wife had Spinach Salad and Roasted Meatballs and I had Tagliolini Pesto e Burrata. Our beverages were: Sangria and IPA. Our dessert was Bomboloni. Two Recommendations: Lower the Live Music and Refill the water or put a Bottle on the Table like other restaurants do. We WILL return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Ladies night was great! Appetizers and cocktails and wine were excellent. Great service!
BH
BlakeH
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! We had a memorable 20th anniversary with tasty food!
RC
RikkiCG
Houston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing and the food is the most authentic Italian cuisine around, in this Jersey girl’s opinion. Had the mussels appetizer, bone marrow soup, and di Mare. We’ll be back for sure!
JS
JeffS
Houston
120 reviews
vip
5.0
120 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentina did a fantastic job with our service and food. She got the order correct and even got our special requests done the first time. She was a gem and was the best server we have had in a long time at Zanti, although most are very good. Food was awesome and hot. Great meal.
JB
JillB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellence all around. Service was excellent, food was amazing and the atmosphere is wonderful. Excellent dining experience.
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xteach
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious as usual and our server, Josephine, was attentive and friendly. We started with a pizza and the special truffle bread combo, had the homemade pastas that were fabulous, especially the osso buco, and the branzino with crab was delicious. We tried the special chocolate dessert, which didn't disappoint! Love Zantis!
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Natalie
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is has quickly become one of favorite places. The food is authentic Italian and it is delicious. We have tried several dishes and we have yet to be disappointed. The fried mozzarella out of this world. The restaurant is extremely clean and the ambience is wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoy 100%
LB
LesleyB
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took a friend for dinner. It was her first time here. As usual it was not disappointing. Food was excellent, service good. All staff were friendly and pleasant. I think they’ll have a new customer after this visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and cocktails are always so good at Zanti. This is our third time having dinner here and every time is better than the last. We will be back again soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zanti was delicious! We went for my boyfriends birthday and they gave us a card, balloon, and free desert! We will definitely find our way back here to eat again. Their coffee is also excellent! 10/10
CE
ChrisE
Minneapolis
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and very accommodating. Enjoyed the meatball appetizers and the lamb.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Muy bueno recomendable 100% , los mejillones están Super
S
Sabine
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great lunch in celebration of Father's Day. The food was outstanding, like always :) Service and ambience as well. Our favorite spot !

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Zanti Cucina Italiana - The Woodlands using the Order Online button. Zanti Cucina Italiana - The Woodlands also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 259-1300.

Zanti Cucina Italiana - The Woodlands is rated 4.7 stars by 1294 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(281) 259-1300

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Zanti Cucina Italiana - The Woodlands

10000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77354

Additional information

Cross street
Egypt ln
Neighborhood
The Woodlands
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Stefano Ferrero
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://zanticucina.com/
Phone number
(281) 259-1300
Private party facilities
If you want to make a private event please call 832-948-0216Visit our website for floor plans, capacity and menus. www.zanticucina.com

Zanti Cucina Italiana - The Woodlands

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

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Antipasti

Arancini$15.00

Beef Carpaccio$19.00

Burrata Pugliese$16.00

Charcuterie$25.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$14.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Mediterranean Hummus$13.00

Mussels alla Tarantina$18.00

Octopus Carpaccio$24.00

Piemonte Truffle Rustic Bread$13.00

Roasted Meatballs$17.00

Zanti Artichoke$16.00

Insalate

Artichoke & Roasted Beet$15.00

Caesar$12.00

Caprese$13.00

Spinach$14.00

Tuna, Quinoa & Farro$19.00

Pizze Napoletane

Capricciosa$18.00

Diavola$18.00

Lobster$39.00

Margherita$17.00

Napoletan Pork$21.00

Prosciutto$20.00

Quattro Formaggi$18.00

Testarossa$20.00

The Stefano Pizza$20.00

Vegetarian$18.00

Pesci e Carni

Braised Lamb Ossobuco$42.00

Branzino & Crab$39.00

Chicken Parmigiana$28.00

Chicken Piccata$26.00

Halibut alla Sarda$42.00

Lamb T-Bone & Chops$52.00

Mediterranean Salmon$34.00

Red Snapper$54.00

Rib Eye Tagliata$49.00

Tuscan Beef Filet$48.00

Homemade Pasta

Beef Ravioli$23.00

Gnocchi Mushrooms$21.00

Lasagna Bolognese$22.00

Mushroom Risotto$21.00

Pappardelle al Ragú di Ossobuco$27.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$19.00

Spaghetti Meatball$20.00

Tagliatelle Artichoke$19.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$20.00

Tagliolini all'Aragosta$42.00

Tagliolini Frutti di Mare$31.00

Tagliolini Pesto e Burrata$18.00

Truffle & Cheese Ravioli$24.00

Alla Griglia

Beef Filet$48.00

Chicken$25.00

Rib Eye$49.00

Salmon$34.00

Contorni

Broccolini$9.00

Brussel Sprout$8.00

Crispy Potatoes$8.00

Green Beans$8.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Sage Polenta & Seasonal Mushroom$10.00

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