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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 house made pastas.

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.”

Chef Danny’s Bio

HAPPY HOUR

Potente boasts one of the best Happy Hour menus in downtown Houston. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from 5-7pm in the bar area.

Happy Hour Menu

  • Dinner Menu

BEGINNINGS

  • Insalata Acciuga

    PETITE ROMAINE, COPPA, BOUQUERONE, PARMESAN RIBBONS, CAESAR DRESSING

  • Sedano

    KNOB CELERY, FENNEL FROND, CANDY STRIPED BEET, PECORINO ROMANO

  • Pinzimonio

    CRISP SPRING VEGETABLES, TEXAS LABNEH, PISTACHIO, LEMON DRESSING

  • Vellutata Di Granchio

    SOFTSHELL CRAB BISQUE, VEGETABLE CONFETTI, SAFFRON, BLUE CRAB CARAMELLI

  • Tonno and Foie Gras

    AHI TUNA CRUDO, FOIE GRAS FREEZE, CAPERBERRY, WATERMELON RADISH

  • Polipetti Arrostiti

    CHARRED OCTOPUS, CALABRESE PAINT, SQUID INK FETTUCCINE, FAVA BEAN

  • Ostriche Gratinate

    ROASTED HALF SHELL OYSTERS, ARTICHOKE, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, HERBSAINT

  • Downtown Caviar Service

    ELITE KALUGA
    RUSSIAN OSETRA
    SUPREME WHITE OSETRA

HOUSE MADE PASTA

  • Agnolotti di Grancio

    JUMBO LUMP CRAB, INDIAN CREEK MUSHROOM, ENGLISH PEA, LIMONCELLO

  • Spaghetti al Tartufo Nero

    CACIO PEPE, BLACK TRUFFLE SHAVED TABLE SIDE

  • Ravioli Al Formaggi

    BRAZOS VALLEY ARTISAN CHEESE, SPRING SQUASH, GRAPPA ROSEE SAUCE

  • Linguine All' Astice

    CRACKED LOBSTER, ENGLISH PEAS, SQUID INK PASTA, SUNDRIED TOMATO, SHELLFISH SAFFRON SAUCE

  • Pappardelle Al Ragu Di Cinghiale

    FOREVER BRAISED WILD BOAR, COVEY RISE PORK BELLY, PETITE SQUASH, SPRING GREENS

FROM THE SEA

  • Branzino

    FIRE ROASTED SEA BASS, BLISTERED TOMATO, FARMER’S VEGETABLES,
    LOBSTER BROTH

  • Capesante

    DIVER SCALLOPS, CRUSHED CORN RISOTTO, RADISH, MAQUE CHOUX BRODO

  • Granchio

    CRISPY SALTWATER SOFTSHELL CRAB, PEARL COUS COUS, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, CUCUMBER, PETITE HERBS, BLUE CRAB & CORN AIOLI

  • Frutti di Mare

    SEAFOOD STEW OF AMERICAN RED SNAPPER, DIVER SCALLOP, JUMBO LUMP BLUE CRAB, TEXAS SHRIMP, WILD MUSSELS

LAND & SKY

  • Anatra in "Padella"

    CAST IRON SEARED ROHAN DUCK BREAST, CRAWFISH DIRTY DUCK RISOTTO, DUCK CRACKLIN, QUAIL EGG, NEGRONI LACQUER

  • Lombata

    HARRIS RANCH USDA PRIME STRIP, BALSAMIC GRILLED PORTOBELLO,
    FIRE ROASTED VEGETABLES, PERUVIAN POTATO, COGNAC GLAZE

  • Filetto di Manzo

    HARRIS RANCH PRIME BEEF FILET, FARMER’S VEGETABLES, WHIPPED POTATO PURÉE

  • Bistecca alla Fiorentina

    42 OZ PORTERHOUSE STEAK, MUSHROOM PAPIER, OAK HOLLOW ARUGULA, ROASTED PINE NUTS, RATATOUILLE, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, FOR TWO

  • Costolette di Agnello

    COLORADO LAMB CHOPS, SWEET POTATO, SPRING VEGETABLES, MINT GREMOLATA

  • Perigueux Veal Chop

    ROSEMARY MARBLE POTATO, RAINBOW CARROT, PETITE KALE, AGLIO OLIO, AGED BALSAMIC




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