One of the largest retail shopping spaces in the country, Houston's Galleria hosts stores, hotels and restaurants. Modern, upscale eateries are both within the mall and along the parameter of the massive Texas shopping destination in Houston's Westheimer neighborhood.
Gigi's Asian Bistro
- Located along the parameter of Houston's Galleria mall, Gigi's Asian Bistro has served contemporary Asian cuisine since 2008. Once noted in the local publication "Houston Chronicle" for its dim sum and dumplings, Gigi's appetizers and small plates include a range of dishes that take a modern interpretation of Asian cuisine. Crispy calamari, wok-steamed mussels and filet mignon satay are among the Houson bistro's appetizers, while soups and salads are also available to order as starters. Noodle entrées include pad Thai and poor man's noodle. Gigi's hallmark are its assortment of dim sum which include edamame, shrimp, bacon and ginger stuffed dumplings.Gigi's Asian Bistro5085 Westheimer RoadHouston, TX 77056713-629-8889gigisasianbistro.com
Arcodoro Ristorante Italiano
- Texans will recognize the Arcodoro name---the restaurant's original Dallas location opened in 1988. The Italian restaurant has since expanded to include a restaurant in Houston on the periphery of the Galleria. Arcodoro Ristorante Italiano continues the regional Italian culinary traditions of Sardinia. Patrons can choose among brunch, lunch and dinner menus of such authentic Sardinian selections as linguini with clams and spaghetti with calamari, many of which are prepared with ingredients directly imported from the small Italian island. Cheesecake, chocolate tiramisu and fruit gelato are among Arcodoro's desserts. Guests can pair entrées with a selection from the restaurant's exhaustive wine list that includes Sardinian wines.Arcodoro Ristorante Italiano5000 Westheimer RoadHouston, TX 77056713-621-6888arcodoro.com
Ruggles Grill
- Housed within an old 1920s Houstonian residence, Ruggles Grill serves organic, vegan and gluten-free cuisine prepared with ingredients sourced from local farmers. Butternut squash organic hemp ravioli, organic hummus and organic coconut crusted Gulf shrimp are only a few of the eco-friendly restaurant's appetizer selections, while soups and salads like the local hydroponic Boston lettuce wedge salad can also serve as starters. Several of the eatery's entrées like the Rio Grande Texas pecan crusted salmon and the local vegetarian plate are gluten-free. While the Ruggles Grill menu largely consists of local, organic and sustainable selections, some pasta dishes like the Holmes Farm smoked chicken pasta are prepared with fair trade ingredients.Ruggles Grill5115 Westheimer RoadHouston, TX 77056713-963-8067rugglesgrill.com
