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What to order at Da Marco
- Must order
- Whichever pasta is on the daily blackboard. Salt-baked branzino if it is on. Order one of the older Barolos.
- Editor tip
- The upstairs room is quieter and smaller. Closed Sunday and Monday.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$65 to $130 a la carte
ChefMarco Wiles
Book ahead2 weeks
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Taste Whichever pasta is on the daily blackboard. Salt-baked branzino if it is on. Order one of the older Barolos. with a local in Houston
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Location
Address: 1520 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
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