Riel Restaurant

A Saturday night dinner date at Riel, and let me tell you, this place is a foodie paradise! Every dish was unique and tasted phenomenal. Even the cocktails were wonderful. We got the pirogies and mushroom empanadas to start, which were both fantastic. Then for the entrees my husband had the kimchi carbonara which he LOVED and I had the red snapper with collard green dumplings and I LOVED it! Then we decided to keep it going with dessert of the bees knees and THAT was also delicious! Literally not one dud of a dish, we were full and happy leaving!

Good restaurant. The service is better than the food. We got the caviar tots, pierogis, mushroom empanadas, butter burgers, and kimchi carbonara. We liked the burgers the most followed by the carbonara. We wouldn’t get any of the other dishes again. The dessert - bees knees - was pretty good but wish the cake was warm as it would’ve elevated the dish as a whole

One of my favorite new(er) restaurants in Houston! As a frequent traveler to Houston, Texas, I was pleasantly surprised by Riel. The restaurant is outstanding (food, service, atmosphere - all A+). As a party of 6, we ate family style and tried almost everything on the menu. Everything we ate was a highlight, but if I had to choose a few standouts, they include the market crudo, caviar tots, gem wedge salad, butter burgers, mushroom empanadas, kimchi carbonara, softshell crab and the pierogies. The food was all flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, and each item was brought to the table when finished. Be sure to save room for desert as each one made for a perfect ending. If you get to this point, just book a reservation. There is no reason not to try Riel.

I really enjoyed my dining experience here. The restaurant itself was very modern and clean. Staff were friendly and very attentive. My espresso martini was delicious and the right amount of strong. I started with the mushroom empanadas, which surprisingly had a nice kick from the chimichurri. The pastry itself was flaky, crispy… just buttery goodness. I do wish they incorporated different mushrooms in the filling but it was still yummy. The kimchi carbonara was very good. Pasta was cooked to perfection and I loved that they give you the whole shrimp with head and tail. Made the dish even more flavorful. Can’t wait to come back and try the happy hour.

The menu is intimate and intriguing. They are very much about the experience. Our waitress, Ella, was very attentive and personable. Service is everything. The dishes met our expectations and the presentation was thoughtful. I had the kimchi carbonara which was flavorful and non-traditional. Love pasta and kimchi, so it was a no-brainer. My partner waited for me to receive my food before starting his and that was pointed out by one of the staff, lol... we acknowledge the experience they want to provide by serving dishes once they are freshly plated. Got a feeling that ordering our dessert to-go wasn't a favorite either, but we did and it was delicious. Would dine here again. Thanks, Ella!

Put this restaurant on your list of frequently visited because you'll do yourself a disservice if you don't try everything on the menu. These are some of the best chefs in town! The cocktails are just as good as the cuisine. Very imaginative and full of flavor. If you've found this place and are reading this review, then stop looking for another place to eat, get in the car and come indulge. This is peak satiation! 😋