Thrillist

"Every morsel of these blackened and charred birds get coated in a mix of lemon, oil, fresh straight-from-the-garden basil, and dark-roasted jalapeños that build heat with every tactfully greasy bite. They may be high-class, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be licking them off your fingers, crowded restaurant or not."

Thrillist

"The 16 Most Important restaurants in Houston: Coltivare - You’ll find yourself drooling over bowls of cacio e pepe."

Zagat

"9 New Classic Dishes on the Houston Restaurant Scene: Spaghetti with black pepper at Coltivare - Tellicherry black pepper is the key to this simple but refined pasta, which is finished with premium parmigiana and olive oil."

Travel + Leisure

"In addition to pizzas, other deceptively simple menu staples that keep foodies returning are black pepper spaghetti."

Alison Cook

"The menu revolves, but keep an eye out for the classic black-peppered spaghetti."

Alison Cook

"The menu revolves, but keep an eye out for the wood-roasted fruit crostada of the season."

CultureMap

"Highlights include the signature black pepper spaghetti, which is a must order for first timers."

Jessica Dupuy

"Reasons to Fall in Love with Houston, Texas: Enjoy cocktails, wood-fired pizzas and a cacio e pepe to die for at Coltivare, in the historic Heights neighborhood."

Christopher Hughes

"I have two favorite dishes, which never come off the menu. One is black pepper spaghetti with parmesan—basically their take on cacio e pepe. It’s a very humble dish that’s all about execution, and they nail it every single time, with just the right amount of cheese and pasta water to bind it."

Tanji Patton

"Spaghetti with Black Pepper… a must!"