OUR MENU
Potente focuses on sourcing local products whenever possible and uses only the highest quality ingredients. The kitchen is overseen by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Chef Danny shops the local Houston Farmer’s Markets every Saturday morning to hand select the fruits and vegetables that he will serve at Potente. The modern Italian menu features all wild-caught seafood selections, USDA steaks and homemade pastas. In November 2020, Potente’s truffle pasta was featured as “One of the Best Pastas in the Country" by the Food Network.
The restaurant’s extensive wine list features a large selection of Italian wines, as well as a section of California’s finest vintners. Should you need a recommendation from our comprehensive list, a sommelier is available during dinner service to assist. In addition to our vast collection of wines, a selection of fine whiskeys, scotches, tequilas, spirits, liquors and craft beers are available.
CHEF TRACE
Executive Chef Danny Trace joined Potente and Osso & Kristalla in 2017.
“The most memorable meals for me are of my grandmother and grandfather in the kitchen. My grandmother’s family was from Milan and Naples, Italy and my grandfather was a Cajun from Thibodaux, Louisiana. From étouffée to grand bowls of pasta, the marriage of these traditional dishes and family experiences is the very reason I am a chef.”
HAPPY HOUR
Potente boasts one of the best Happy Hour menus in downtown Houston. Happy Hour is weekdays from 5-7pm in the bar area.
CHEF'S EARLY DINING MENU
Potente is proud to offer a specially-priced 3-Course Dinner for $55. Chef Danny selected his favorite dishes to include on this limited-time menu. The menu is available Monday-Thursday from 5pm-7pm.
The Early Dining menu is available for dine-in and take-out!
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Let us handle the turkey and the truffle this year! Executive Chef Danny Trace created a special 5-Course Thanksgiving Menu sure to impress you and your special guests.
Dinner is $99 per person, plus tax. We will be open from 11am-3pm on Thanksgiving day. If ordering take-out, all orders must be picked up on November 26th by 3pm. Call to make your reservation or to schedule your order today: 713.237.1515
WINTER TRUFFLE & BAROLO WINE DINNER
Join us for our final, and most luxurious, wine dinner of the year. Featuring four truffle courses, homemade dessert and a handpicked selection of four of the finest Italian Barolos. Executive Chef Danny Trace and Wine Director Vinny Montecuollo look forward to seeing you at the dinner!
Thursday, December 10th at 6:30pm
$295 per person, plus tax & gratuity
*All parties will be properly socially distanced at the event.*
