I was in Long Beach visiting a friend, and he booked a reservation at this restaurant. Our other friend loves Italian food, so this is what he had in mind. When we went in, we were seated very quickly with our reservation. We got greeted by our server, Kaylin. She was very professional and very thorough with making sure she got our orders right. The other server, Sophia also checked in on us when Kaylin was busy. They were very personable too, and actually got to know us a little bit. The food was incredible! The pizza had a nice char on the crust. I could tell it was made fresh. All of our parmigianas came out amazing as well too. The food was fried just at the right crispiness, and the sauce and cheese were very flavorful. The tiramisu was nice and moist and had a great flavor to it. When it came time to leave, Kaylin made sure she had each of our bills correct before giving them to us. The place is a little pricey, but it's worth the money you pay for the quality of the food you're getting. I would definitely come back here again when I revisit my friend. If you're in Long Beach, definitely don't skip on this place. It's worth it! read more

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So to begin this place I've had on bookmarks for a while but it was absolutely nothing special at all and I wouldn't come back here. Started with clam pie . Nice smell , not much clams and even less flavor on it , more dough than anything . The polenta fries were the one and only main highlight . I'd order them often and anytime I'm craving a fries yummy item Then I got the steal and potatoes the cook was perfect on the inside but outside disintegrating have that fire char, zero flavor on the steak not a sprinkle o le flavor or salt anywhere to Be found and the potatoes just fried good with zero flavor as well. Was a complete waste of 50$ Then we got the pasta and chicken parm . Chicken not bad prep sauce and cheesy but sauce that covered that and the pasta was just tomato sauce and zero flavors of basil or anything else at all. Service was great and saved this place from 1 star. Would not come back here for sure. read more

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I've been coming to Grotta for years. And it genuinely never disappoints. I forgot to take pictures of everyone's food but my ricotta gnocchi is always delicious and pillowy. I've have gnocchi from other Italian spots and honestly, this is the only on Long Island that I like. The Cosmo and Chianti were delicious as always. The bartenders here are great. The other guests I was with got the linguine and clams which they say always come out to perfection. Grotta is always busy but a warm atmosphere. Will be coming back here! Will make sure to get better photos next time, the ones I took don't do this restaurant justice. read more

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I came here with a group for a small party (12 people). We had ordered pizza, fried polenta, mussels, and meatballs to share for the table. We really enjoyed all of it. Our food came out very quickly. For dinner I ordered the ricotta gnocchi with sausage. It was very creamy and tasty. The portion was pretty large! I specifically ordered pasta because they make all of their pasta in house and it really was very good. My husband ordered the pork shank and he also raved about it. The waiter did forget to put in his order, however. He made up for it by offering him a drink on the house. Thankfully there were still some appetizers for him to snack on while he waited for his meal. It was really not a big deal - we did not make a big stink about this and assured the waiter it was fine. The restaurant itself had a very cozy feel. Overall a great experience! read more

Wow ! Best linguine & clams Excellent pizza! Great wine list ! Very attentive service ! Warm charming dining room ! Can't wait to come back for more !! Cheers ! read more

Grotta Di Fuoco - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, New York

The hosts felt entitled without reason. The place was busy, which I considered a good sign, but the waitress seemed to be in a bad mood, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for everyone. Everyone has bad days, but that should not affect their professionalism. The service was notably slow. The food was at best mediocre; we had the chicken Parmesan sent back because it was stale, old, and dry. While the ambience of the place is great, the service and food were disappointing. read more

Grotta Di Fuoco - Ricotta Gnocchi - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, New York

Amazing restaurant. We were enjoying a beach day and ended our day here with a wonderful meal with great service. The food was delicious especiallythe pizza. Will definitely return. read more

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Great food Great service Kaylin was the best. We are coming back she made our anniversary extra special. She was on her game. read more

I've been here a few times and they never disappoint! The service is great, and the food is excellent! Their brick oven pizzas and freshly made pasta is to die for. My family absolutely loved it as well and can't wait to come back! read more

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Always atmospheric inside this restaurant. Good for a date or a small group. Innovative menu. Tasty food. In the heart of the West End. I don't remember the servers! No discredit to them, I just think the food and connecting with people you came with wind up being the star features of a meal here. read more

#1 or #2 best pizza in Long Beach. Everything on the menu is good. Ambiance is comfortable in a cool space.

Food excellent. Last minute reservation but everyone was friendly and good service. Bread was great

We didn't have a reservation (they were all booked for a Wednesday!) so we at outside. Not great sitting with the street right there. Maybe we would have had a better experience inside. The pizza was very good, the pasta with eggplant was just okay, and I could not eat the mussels. They were unexpectedly very spicy and I couldn't tolerate it. read more

Decent food for the area. Quality ingredients for the most part. Service was fine. Friendly but lacking as we had to flag down the server a few times. Also mislead as to the amount of food we should order. We felt slightly upsold. Drink selection could be improved. Pizzas are solid. Light, puffy crust. Maybe a hair over seasoned. Suggested tip amounts on bill are post tax which is a no-no. We didn't complain. I'd go back if I were in the area but not making a trip specifically for it. read more

I love that as soon as you walk down the steps, it really does feel like you're in a grotto. We sat at the bar and were served by Emily. She was so sweet. We got a few cocktails. The the bees knees was our favorite! So fresh and bright with that aloe liquor. The giggle juice and Persephone were nice as well. We got the polenta fries, they were so crispy and then the warm polenta on the inside. Polenta is such a comfort food. It was served with the peppery cream sauce. For entree we got the striped bass and the gnocchi. The fish sat on top of these little roasted potato coins which were so good. I wish the spigarello kale was a little more leafy. The gnocchi has so much sausage. They did not skimp. The sauce wasn't runny it was a hearty dish. We were definitely quite full after. The only con was it took a while to get our food but that could've been a fluke. Loved our experience here! read more

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Atmosphere was very cozy and inviting. Niko our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. He made great recommendations for the menu and wine selection. read more

Very good. Absolutely no complaints. Reservation held. Nice distancing between tables. Excellent service from all staff. Margherita pizza was amazing. Perfect in every way. Good crust!!! Caesar salad with escarole and lemon and anchovy was seasoned perfectly. Swordfish with peppers, olives and capers was outstanding. Not dry at all and super flavorful. Half chicken was delicious. Sauce with peppers was really flavorful. Gnocchi with sweet sausage was equally delicious. Affogato for dessert was a great ending to a wonderful meal. Love this place. read more

Went in tonight for the first time with a friend. She raved about this place and I was very excited. We waited for someone to come over to the host stand for 5/10 minutes and then she finally got up from the bar after finishing talking to a friend. Quoted us 20 minutes and took our number. Ended up going over to the bar and decided to sit there and when I told the hostess she informed me they had a reservation for the bar coming in about 15 minutes but we would sit there until then. Literally never heard of the restaurant doing that. Strongest cosmo I've ever had (loved it but oh my god) and when we got sat our server took almost 20 minutes to come over. Finally ordered everything at once. Asked for a bottle of wine and our server acted like they did not do bottles even though they're on the menu? Another server brought over the wine and broke the cork in the bottle. Honestly, not a big deal but she went to the hostess to help her open it which seemed weird. Food was incredible, the veal was insanely tender and flavorful. Also got the fig pizza which was fantastic and the gnocchi. Best pasta i've had in a long time, cooked perfectly. After 45 minutes our server comes back over and while spraying and wiping down the table next to us says "too full for desert?" then brings us our checks. Not as expensive as we expected which was nice. Then proceeds to start making jokes with us and being overly nice. Left 20% because i'm not an asshole but I think i'll stick with takeout. it's such a pretty place and i understand having a busy night but i feel like if they supported staff more or maybe retrained it would be perfect. read more

Grotta Di Fuoco - Cosmo - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, New York

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5 stars all the time! One of my favorites! I crave the fresh pasta with shrimp. Small place, but I love that they don't pack tables in the dinning room, never feels crowded. ((Definitely make a reservation!)) wait staff is always kind, answers questions, refills our drinks. Nice restaurant it still kid friendly (for those family date nights). read more

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FREGULA was AMAZING! --Though discontinued ="""[ The food, service and ambiance is incredibly stellar here. Interesting dishes, drinks and treats you won't see at many other Italian restaurants. I HIGHLY recommend. Call ahead to reserve a table at the bottom half of the week and especially during the summer. read more

Finally was able to see what all the hype was about. Came out for Valentine's Day dinner. Place was busy but didn't seem that crowded. Cozy little downstairs spot with a welcoming atmosphere. Cocktails were good (manhattan and cosmo) Linguini w clam sauce featured homemade pasta and an abundance of whole clams. Duck breast special was prepared medium with a blood orange sauce alongside faro and greens. Very good. Service was attentive. Will be back read more

Our date night go to! This is my husbands favorite restaurant! Sometimes we make reservations, most of the time we are lucky enough to just walk in for two of us. The specialty cocktails are great & we typically split a few appetizers- one is better than the next read more

Certainly there are many food options in Long Beach and my family and I selected Grotto. Beyond the food being amazing ... the service and Sasha as hostess of this fine dining establishment made our dinner experience top notch! read more

Solid Italian place in Long Beach!!! I came here with a friend, but it's also perfect for date night. I got the squid ink pasta with a pork ragu, it was phenomenal. I literally licked the plate clean. On the menu it said spicy which worried me, but it really wasn't spicy. My friend got the margarita pizza with the buffalo mozzarella and it was fantastic brick oven pizza. You can see how they make the pizza fresh right in front of you. We were so stuffed that we took the dessert to go. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of the tiramisu but it was delicious!!! So creamy with the perfect amount of espresso. I would highly recommend this restaurant and I will be coming back soon! read more

Grotta Di Fuoco - Squid ink pasta - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, New York

Food, staff, drinks, and atmosphere were all great!! Had the Bee Sting with Gin. It was fresh and light. The octopus appetizer was delicious, but the portion was a little small. Otherwise, it was cooked perfectly and the flavors were excellent. We ordered the pizza that was a special for the night. They were more than willing to accommodate us and remove the meat since two people in our party were vegetarian. The pizza was thin, had the perfect speckling on the bottom, crispy, and a little sweetness from the caramelized red onion that was offset by the saltiness of the manchego and fontina cheeses. I wish it wasn't just a special as I would order this again and again! For dinner my husband had the scallops. They were sweet, tender, and flavorful. I ordered the bone-in veal Parmesan. This is the only place that the meal missed the mark. I'm not sure if it was a mistake in the kitchen, but while the veal was cooked nicely, and very juicy, it had no seasoning. It was topped with cheese which is normally a little salty, but I was desperate for any bite to have even the slightest bit of salt. So this one was a bit of a disappointment. My son ordered the Sunday sauce, this was fantastic!!! I've never been wowed much by meatballs at restaurants... this was the best meatball I've had at a restaurant! Ever! Purely delicious!! Soft, and light in your mouth and covered with a slathering of their slow cooked sauce. Yum! We also had the Bronzino (not pictured) and the margarita pizza. Both were delicious! This was all around a great dinner and fun place to go with friends and family. It was our third time having dinner here and we will definitely continue coming back!! read more

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Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Ambiance and service also top notch. Can't wait to go back!

Great food, always order a pizza appetizer and a hot meal. Great drink options and the place is cute with good ambiance, it never disappoints read more

Grotta Di Fuoco - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, New York

This place is great for Pizza Salad and appetizers. I usually like sitting at the bar and enjoying a Tapas night out. read more

The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. I had the swordfish, amara(?) salad, meatball Appetizer and polenta fries as an appetizer. For dessert we had the tiramisu and the flourless chocolate cake. Dinner and dessert was delicious. I enjoyed my dinner and will be back. read more

Grotta Di Fuoco - Swordfish entree - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, New York

When a place is busy on a Monday night that means they're doing something right. The food: Delicious!! Not typical Italian like one would expect but pleasantly surprised. We started with grilled calamari over black beans, which was amazing!! I had the chicken scarparelli, I'm sure I spelled that wrong, and my husband got the steak. Both, so well done. We will def be back. read more

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This is a gem in the heart of the Westend of Long Beach. You can never go wrong with anything you order. The food is outstanding and the staff is so great. Can not say a bad thing about this place!!! read more

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I would say 3.5 starts overall. My date ordered the scallops, I ordered the branzino. Both were fine but the flavor was lacking a bit in my opinion. Cooked well and all but just not much to it. Mine came over beans and a few tiny potatoes, also just fine. Portions were ok for the price. For dessert, we ordered the pistachio tira masu...tasted nothing like pistachio. Just had a rich chocolate flavor. Again, just fair. The service was a bit slow and we had to flag down a waitress every time we needed anything. Till a while just to place the order. They were busy of course so can't fault them. Overall, the meal was good but nothing spectacular. Not over priced but not inexpensive either. read more

Food and service are excellent, great little Italian restaurant in Long Beach I would highly recommend. It's become our go to spot for Italian food. read more

Great atmosphere and awesome food!! Servers are attentive and friendly. Pizza is wonderful.

Great food at a small local place with ambiance... if you can get a reservation. They change their menu seasonally... Their wood fired pizza -smoked mozzarella, figs, prosciutto, arugula, pecorino, balsamic is amazing! So is the octopus//lemon & squid ink bean puree..pistachio gremolata..pickled chiles & red onions..celery! They should have cushions available for their metal chairs for those with back issues. read more

As long as you eat their pizza when it comes out of the oven, I would say it is hard to find a better pizza on Long Island.

My favorite date night spot to come to with my boyfriend! This is one of those restaurants where each time you go it's ALWAYS good and they never lose their touch. Super cute and intimate and right on beech street so you can go out to one of the bars and grab a drink after! Every time we come we get the polenta fries (so good, you must try), cacio e pepe (not on the menu but they prepare it when you ask for it!) and some type of pizza pie. Our favorite used to be the hot honey one with Brussels sprouts which they took off the menu but they have a diavola one that is just as good! They have a lot of dishes with Nduja which is an Italian spicy salami spread from Calabria, if you see it on the menu, order it! It's very hard to find a good one in the states! Also for drinks: you must try the Calabrian Margarita, sweet but spicy and incredibly delicious! One of the best Cocktails I've ever had read more

The food here is absolutely amazing. Love the pizza too. People are very friendly. The place has a nice atmosphere.

3 smiling adults at GDF on a Sunday pm. Believe it when I tell you that the two men here are not easily or often impressed by food and service at a restaurant. That said, THIS IS A FIND, people. The Black Sea bass, mussels, and linguine white clam all were 1) cooked and seasoned perfectly and 2) presented beautifully. On other tables I saw similarly nicely-arranged plates, especially a parmigiana (chicken maybe, not sure) was humongous and looked great-gotta try that next time. Our server margaritte was super nice and patient and the guy who brought out the food also so polite and gracious. I will definitely go back to this place. They don't cramp you with tables one on top of one another either-plenty of room. Really so glad we tried this place. Maybe the second place I ever gave 5 stars in LB. Definitely among the best meals I've had on south shore of Long Island. Wonder if there's a customer loyalty program here-I am in! read more

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great local long beach restaurant. good food with specials that are always different. nice ambience and close to my house so makes it even better! read more