Grotto Downtown
Grotto Downtown
roma tomato, tomato, marmalade, house made ricotta, fennel, basil
Daily Curated Selection From Our Chef.
An Assortment of Tomato Bruschetta, Tuna Bruschetta, & Chef's Bruschetta
honey ricotta, marinated olives
Calabrian marinara, grana padana
Risotto, Fra Diavolo, Black Truffle, Pancetta
Crispy Long Stem Artichokes, Garlic Vinaigrette
Lemon, Garlic, Pinot Grigio Broth, Grilled Bread, & Pancetta
Sampling of Artisan Meats & Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Apricot Mostarda, & Marcona Almonds
Garganelli, pancetta, wild mushrooms, white wine cream, fried egg
Braised Beef Short Rib, Ricotta Dumpling, & Horseradish Gremolata
Grilled tenderloin, salmoriglio, parmesan fries
italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, sugo rosa
Golden Crisp Calamari, Seasonal Vegetables, & Black Pepper Aioli
Parmesan Dressing & Garlic Croutons.
Italian Home-Style Marinated Tomato, Kalamata Olive, Mixed Lettuce, & Mozzarella. Gluten-Sensitive.
San Marzano Tomatoes, Basil
White Beans, Apples, Grapes, Tomato Limoncello Vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola, Bacon, Egg, Iceberg, Celery, & Tomato Garlic Dressing
Fresh Kale, Arugula, Radicchio, Provolone Cheese, Soppressata, Pistachios, & White Balsamic Dressing
Cream, Sherry
Zucchini ribbon pasta, roasted vegetables, sauted in EVOO. Gluten-sensitive.
Trofie Pasta, Grilled Chicken, Calabrian Crema Rosa, Mushrooms, Arugula, & Goat Cheese Crumble. Gluten-Sensitive.
Grilled Shrimp, Garganelli vodka Tomato Cream Sauce.
Egg & Spinach Fettuccine, Chicken, Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Peas, & Parmesan Cream. Gluten-sensitive.
Pappardelle, Meatballs, & Meat Sauce. Gluten-Sensitive.
Linguine, Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Crab Claws, & Herb Tomato Broth. Gluten-Sensitive.
Pan-Seared, Tomato Crab Bianco, & Grappa Pea Risotto
Crispy, Sweet Corn Risotto, Tomato Jam, Prisciutto Chips, & Bianco Sauce
Breaded Chicken, Mushrooms, Artichoke, & Spaghetti Agioli
Brown Butter, Jumbo Lump Crab, Green Beans, & Marcona Almonds
Calabrian Aioli, Seasonal Vegetables, Limoncello Agrodolce
Traditional Preparation, Smoked Mozzarella, Garganelli Cacio E Pepe
Grilled asparagus, jumbo lump crab, blistered tomatoes, pinot grigio sauce
Cremini Mushrooms, Linguini Aglio E Olio, Green Beans
Salmon, Shrimp, Tenderloin, Seasonal Vegetable, Mushroom Risotto
Roma Tomato, Mozzarella, & Basil. Gluten-Sensitive.
Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Ranch, Crispy Bacon, & Chili Honey. Gluten-Sensitive.
Pepperoni, Meatballs, Italian Sausage, & Pancetta. Gluten-Sensitive.
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, & Fontina. Gluten-Sensitive.
Calabrian Peppers, Pepperoncini, Pork Belly Crumbs, & Calabrese Salami
Cipolini Onions, Arugula, & Goat Cheese
Almond syrup-soaked angel food cake, sweetened Ricotta cheese, chantilly cream, fresh strawberries.
Layers of moist dark chocolate cake with a rich chocolate filling topped with chocolate sauce, powdered sugar.
Choice of Chicken Alfredo, Spaghetti & Meatballs or Plain Pasta
Cheese or Pepperoni
If you have a food allergy, please call the restaurant to speak with a Manager after placing your order.
Fountain drink
Fountain drink
Fountain drink
Fountain drink
1 liter Bottled
1 liter Bottled
Grilled Flank Steak, Polenta, Arugula, Pepper Relish, & Red Wine Syrup
Bruschetta Trio (from the top: tuna, traditional, chef's special) - good, but $35 was a little steep for this app.
Skewers - the fries and truffle sauce are world-class. The steak skewers are tender but needed salt.
Interior
Receptionist area
MOZZARELLA IN PADELLA
Pizza
food, pizza
Panini Shooters $13 (margherita panini bites in tomato basil soup shooters)
Hand washing area
Skewers
interior
Salted Caramel Brûlée - they give you A LOT of it for only $10.
Chicken pasta dish
Dining hall
Shrimp Piatta - grilled asparagus, jumbo lump crab, blistered tomatoes, pinot grigio sauce
food, pasta, pasta dish
Full bar
Indoor area
food
Grouper
Strawberry Cassata
Skewers
Holly H.
Feb 28, 2024
We walked in on a Saturday night with no reservations and although they were busy, we were still able to get a table right away. The restaurant is very pretty and they have a nice outdoor area with fire pits, but it was still a little too cold outside for that. To start I ordered the meatballs. While the presentation was nice, I was a little disappointed by how small they were. My boyfriend got the tomato basil soup and it was deliciousss. For my entree I had the eggplant parmigiana with a the black pepper pasta (I forget the name of the dish). Everything was tasty and the service was good.
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Leslie H.
Jan 11, 2024
I love this placeWe have been many times, stopping by in the late afternoon after jury dutyWe both had Shrimp Piazza...oh my, delicious!And of course, tomatoe Bisque!Wonderful place to go before or after game or concertComfy ambiance Excellent serviceLove, Love, Love!
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Landon P.
Jan 7, 2024
Really enjoy this restaurant. It's got a cool, modern rustic vibe with windows perfect for people watching. You also can't beat the convenient location if you're going to Toyota Center or Discovery Green.Plus, the overall price point for downtown offers a lot of value (excluding the $35 bruschetta trio, haha) - this is especially true of the drinks. What a deal!Note, the food is extremely rich, and that goes for pretty much everything on the menu. But there's sooooo much flavor. Tip - use your Landry's card to earn and redeem points!
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Maddie F.
May 1, 2024
Food was good and reasonably priced. Our server was very attentive to our table. More of a casual vibe inside. Right downtown so of course there is metered street parking and parking garages. For our appetizer we ordered the focaccia that comes with honey ricotta and it was so delicious!
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Jennifer G.
Apr 18, 2024
Very good small bites pasta and tenderloin skewers. Plenty of food in the small plates for the two of us who don't eat much. Service was a bit slow not because it was busy, but our server was not efficient in coming to table for refills or checking on us. Took a long time to get through service.
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Eric A.
May 18, 2024
It depends. Food is good the wine is also but the bugs and the hair in the food was a bit of a turn off. Service was excellent and the staff was wonderful.
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Sanaa C.
Feb 20, 2024
I've been here twice now. The ambiance is a perfect mix between casual and upscale. The place is spread out beautifully. Service both times was good. They have a great Happy Hour, so bring your girlfriends. The apps and food are probably 3-4 stars. I come here more for the HH and ambiance.
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Lottie L.
Feb 24, 2024
Ordered to go on a Saturday night. Food was prepped quickly and ready when promised. This restaurant is a quick walk from the convention center which is a convenient location. The bartender was not as friendly as I'd expect for the price point of this restaurant, but average in her service. The portion size is a bit underwhelming. I didn't have any leftovers from my to-go dish. Not sure if this is the same when served in house. The taste was above average. I liked the pasta dish, but it wasn't memorable for me. I probably would not order the meatballs again. I would return since the food is definitely above average in taste and maybe try a few other dishes.
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Jiggy L.
Apr 14, 2024
Great food really enjoyed the service my host was Alicia she was super friendly and recommended me so great plate I'd definitely come back again!!!!
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Tomas H.
Apr 14, 2024
service was amazing the hostess alicia was very warming and welcoming the fod tasted amazing and was served promptly would highly recommend this place for anyone just passing thru
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