Charivari Restaurant-Home of European Cuisine

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2521 Bagby St
Houston, TX 77006

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(713) 521-7231
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Charivari Restaurant-Home of European Cuisine - Houston, TX
Charivari Restaurant-Home of European Cuisine - Houston, TX
Charivari Restaurant-Home of European Cuisine - Houston, TX
Charivari Restaurant-Home of European Cuisine - Houston, TX
Charivari Restaurant-Home of European Cuisine - Houston, TX
Charivari Restaurant-Home of European Cuisine - Houston, TX
Charivari Restaurant-Home of European Cuisine - Houston, TX
Charivari Restaurant-Home of European Cuisine - Houston, TX
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Best

My newest favorite restaurant!!!! If you are in Houston, and are looking for something special Charivari is the place to go! Everything was of exceptional quality. Food was delici...

Worst

My experience of Charivari was not what I expected when I chose it as the place to celebrate my anniversary. Having ""ambience"" implies something special and to me the atmospher...

Very Good Experience 9/15/2003

My wife and I spent 2 plus hours enjoying several different menu items, and drinks. The meal was fantastic and fulfilling. For the price point the resteraunt decor and atmospere is was not on the same level as the food. Even the coffee was a pleasure to drink. The dried plum stuffed chicken with a cranberry cream sauce, is a must try. We tried two different desserts, the orange crepes, and the chocolate mousse, neither was on par with the dinner, I will not order those desserts again. Service was great and telepathic, but the staff spoke with a heavy accent. Go and try the menu is varied, with many different price points. I am going back soon. Pros: service, main course, sorbet Cons: desserts, atmosphere more
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The Best European Cuisine! 4/14/2003

When you go to a restaurant you expect great food, good price and ambiance. Here I've had all of that, but more than anything the sentiment of beeing home. I come from Europe and I can tell you this is the best place in North America to experience the true taste of European Cuisine elevated at the level of art. The staff is amazing, very knowledgeble and responsive, and the chef - he is the best I've seen! If you want something special, something you remember from your last visit on the old continent, just ask him and will cook it with great pleasure for you, if it is easy, right away, if not he will do it for the next day. Where else did you see anything like this? They treat you like a king, like family like a life-long friend. Their magic, secret ingredient is ""love"". Pros: simply extraordinary more
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The Great Date Restaraunt 2/21/2003

Went on Valetines Day, excellent service and food. The presentation of the food is incredible. Who would have known this little restaraunt hidden on Bagby would be such a hit. Just plain outstanding! Pros: presentation, service, quality of food more
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Vive la difference! 1/21/2003

This young restaurant continues to surprise us by improving every time. The dining room is small and cozy, although a few plans and dividers might make it cozier. The food is creative, and mixes Central European dishes with traditional continental fare. The monthly themes are spectacular, whether wild mushrooms, white asparagus or game. The wine list continues to improve, but the service is slow. Chef Schuster will give our other culinary mavens a run for their money. Try it, you'll like it Pros: food, wines, location Cons: slow service, no curtains, no waiting area more
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Don't let the strip center fool you! 12/27/2002

These guys are for real! The chef and staff seem to act as if they are in a little French town serving up true European gastronomy. If you love the art of the dining experience and people who are passionate about food, this is your place. You will feel as if you've travelled to France, or Austria for an hour or so. And their special Christmas Eve dinner was a total treat. Only the decor needs a little improvement. Nothing a little ceiling treatment couldn't fix, to keep it looking a little less institutional. The Pollo Picatta is fantastic for lunch, as is any salmon dish. Try ANY of Chef Schuster's cream soups. They are amazing! Hot tip -- get on their email list! You'll receive a list each week of their specials for each day. Trust us - you'll plan your week around it! Pros: Chef Schuster, The Staff, Seasonal Menu Cons: Decor Unfinished more
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Epicurean Delight 12/9/2002

If gourmet dining is what you are looking for, Charivari is among the best [if not the best] Houston has to offer. Many years ago, in Cyprus, I was introduced to Cypriat coffee accompanied by a good cigar and a fine cognac. I gave up smoking years back and have longed for that combination ever since. At Charivari I was introduced to Fois Gras accompanied by baked apple and Hungarian tokay. Wow, what a triple, chef Johann really knows his stuff. What a treat! Pros: world class chef, unique menu, excellent wine list more
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What a nice surprise 10/31/2002

What a lovely restaurant. The service and food were superb. The chef visited all the tables while we were dining and was very gratious and humble. It is not fancy or romantic, but the food makes up for the lack of ambience. more
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A taste of home 5/28/2002

A friend recommended Charivari to us. We were quite surprised by the atmosphere, the service and above all the food. I am a second generation Swiss. My mother was an excellent chef and I grew up enjoying a wide range of European foods. The menu at Charivari had some of mom's specialties, which of course I had to try. They were excellent, a real taste of home. I can highly recommend the pork tenderloin with spatzel. The spatzel was buttery, the pork was tender and cooked perfectly, and the sauce was heavenly. The service was absolutely perfect. The whole dining experience very memorable and we will be going back. Pros: Food, Service, atmosphere Cons: parking more
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Charivari Restaurant has been recognized for EXCELLENCE BY Zagat survey with 29 points for food. Join us for a truly amazing experience.

Owner Message

  • Transylvanian-born Chef/Owner Johann Schuster is a master of European specialty cooking. You won't find anything like it anywhere in Houston. He features New European Contemporary & Four Seasons cuisine; White Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms, Game and incredible Seafood prepared in a manner that won accolades as one of Houston's best and most unique dining treats. "Charivari Restaurant has been recognized for Excellence by Zagat Survey 2010 with 29 points for food". "The freshness of an ingredient awakens my creativity for simple, straightforward cooking. I am excited to share that with my customers." -Johann Schuster

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Editorial

  • The Scene
    Void of American trendiness, simple Charivari dodges the nearby hip-zone of its bustling Midtown locale with a tableau so authentically European, you could be in a roomy Berlin...

  • 6/27/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm Sat 5pm-12am
  • Payments: Discover, American Express, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: South Central, Midtown
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