About
about gotti
How it started
Gotti's was started in 2021 by our founder Irv "Gotti", a native Houstonian and entrepreneur from Third Ward (Houston,Texas).
In a family filled with culinary excellence, our love for Creole & Cajun food came naturally and heavily influenced the tastes you will experience at Gotti's. Irv's is a third-generation Houstonian with ancestry and heritage from Louisiana and Mississippi.
About our Restaurant
Gotti's Restaurant is a local spin on Cajun & Creole cuisine and reflects Irv's culinary palette as a native Houstonian. At Gotti's, you will experience a casual atmosphere with graffiti-laced walls to match our food's vibrant tastes.
Our speciality is Southern and Cajun delicacies such as fried catfish, shrimp and grits, chicken fried chicken, fried lobster, cornbread hushpuppies, and a few soul food dishes.
Gotti's is the only 100% black-owned restaurant in EADO (East Downtown) and is nestled next to the Shell Soccer Stadium, a few blocks from Minute Maid Park.
Our Community
Memberships
TEXAS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
NAACP
TSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Non-Profit Organizations
Irv annually organizes a Christmas Toy Drive and Back to School drive funded solely by himself and a few community leaders. Gotti's also donates food to several non-profits in underserved communities throughout the year.
THE BEGINNING
Gotti's restaurant was the realization of a lifelong dream and goal that came to fruition amidst the 2020 pandemic. Our goal was to build a family legacy that would endure for generations.
Growing up in Third Ward, we were inspired by black-owned restaurants such as Frenchy's Chicken, Family Cafe, Green's BBQ, and The Breakfast Klub.
In 2021, Irv began his search for a restaurant space and while biking thru EADO, stumbled upon what is now one of Houston's top brunch spots.
our mission
Gotti's offers a unique ambiance and dining experience. Our space is vibrant, fun… and we take extra pride in serving delicious food.
We pour love into every bite. Some of our entrees are family recipes that have been passed down for generations. Gotti's is the perfect spot to celebrate a birthday, a girl's night out or a chill date night.
If you're looking for a taste of Houston's soul and flava, look no further. Book your reservation now and see why we are a local favorite.