Went to brunch at Ostia.
I tend to forget that parking in that neighborhood is such a challenge.
Once I settled, asked what type of mocktails they've got and of course, all of their number 1 go-to is virgin mojito. Yes, we're back 5 yrs where that's the 'mocktail of choice'. After a few vetos later, I got a hibiscus mocktail. No shade to mojito, but virgin is nothing but sugar. The hibiscus has the syrup (yes sugar I know), but with some lime and tonic soda, not too sweet and doesn't feel like I just had a mouthful of sugar.
To start, we got a plate of fries to share. I'm not going to lie, I just needed some vehicle to deliver that aioli mayo over there.
Then we ordered the whipped goat cheese with crushed roasted eggplant in the middle. The flavor goes, but the bread was too hard for me, so I forgo it.
Got a Bucatini pasta, it's nice and delicious and I'm all here for it. Little chunks of pork, with the pasta noodle and parm, yes, give me all the parm.
Also split the Blanca Pizza, it's white sauce, 4 cheese and hint of lemon. If there's cheese, cheese, and more cheese. I'm here for it. The pizza are actually pretty good with the crust and all.
Grabbed a cup of coffee, after all it is brunch. For dessert, we got the chocolate tart with hazelnut, drizzled with olive oil. It was not overly sweet as far as desserts goes. Chocolate is not super dense, but I can see how some people think it's too much. I will say, I can taste the quality of the chocolate they put in there, and there's no expense spared on that one.
So, I made a reservation because thinking brunch in the area will be hectic; but to be honest, for the majority time that we were sitting there, there were plenty tables available. So, while that's always give you a peace of mind, especially if you have a decent size party, maybe smaller groups is not necessary.
The service is a tad disappointing, if I were to be honest here. As I said, not very many tables there, and actively there's 2 bussers, 3-4 servers in our sections, a bartender, couple host/hostess, and kitchen staff. Yet, it took nearly 5 minutes for our server to come by. At one point our host was our guy to ring us up. They weren't that busy, so not sure where did our guy go, so strange.
Parking in the area is a challenge, you can definitely valet, which their own lot is valet only. You maybe lucky to get a spot on the side streets, and it's not hard, so worth checking out.
Ostia
2032 Dunlavy st
Houston, TX 77019
713-324-9288
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