Heading to Houston, Texas? Here is a short list of awesome restaurants that you would definitely want to check out when you visit the city.  

Arthur Ave. Name after the famous street in Bronx, New York, Arthur Ave brings the Little Italy all the way to Houston, serving classic red-sauced Italian dishes. The restaurant was helmed by Chef William Wright and shared the same roots together with Helen Greek Food & Wine.  The restaurant boasts its hand-pulled, made-to-order mozzarella served together with the faultless Caprese salad as per Thrillist.

Uchi. This Japanese restaurant offers mouth watering sushi creations and other authentic Japanese cuisines with no raw fish involved. The restaurant has Chef Tyson Cole that ensures that all food are served with full of flavors and every bite a symphony in the mouth. The interior sports a soft lighting accented with warm wood furnishings. The tab will be not so pocket-friendly but you can rest assure that what you get will be worth the price.

Killen's Burgers. If you're a meat lover, this is the place for you! This eatery goes with the traditional approach offering steak and burgers to their patrons. This place has an all-meat bonanza chuck and brisket patties seasoned to perfection and grilled into the fire until the center is perfectly pink unless requested otherwise. The burger is then topped with American cheese, fresh lettuce, dill pickles and juicy tomatoes.

Da Marco Cucina E Vino. This one of the best fine dining restaurants in Houston that makes anyone feel that they're actually in Italy. According to Zagat, the restaurant is known for its outstanding butternut squash ravioli and their exquisite truffles that are absolutely to die for. They also have a huge selection of Italian wines that will perfectly go with the good food they serve.

Bernadine's. Bernadine's took Houston by storm when it opens its doors to the public. The restaurant wears a coastal vibe featuring signature seafood dishes from Chef Graham Laborde. The selection ranges from oysters, crabs, shrimps and fish that vary depending on the catch of the day. For dessert, Bernadine's offer luscious dishes from Pastry Chef Julia Doran like fig tart tatine and Oeufs a la Neige which is actually a floating meringue.