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Grotto Ristorante

3.8 (538 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Pizza
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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What's the vibe?
Classy
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Kasey Y.

Went to Grotto tonight for a little date night, and it was a great choice. The ambiance is romantic and charming--definitely a solid spot if you're looking to impress or just enjoy a cozy night out. I've been a couple of times now, and the experience has been consistently good. From the moment you walk in, you're taken care of. The wait staff is super attentive, and there's always someone making sure you're good--whether it's refilling water, clearing plates, or checking in on how things are going. You can tell they work as a team, and it adds to the overall polished experience. They start you off with complimentary bread and olive oil, and honestly, that might be my favorite part. The olive oil is high quality, seasoned with Italian herbs, and the bread is always warm and fresh--simple but perfect. For appetizers, we tried the lobster bisque and the meatballs. The bisque was rich, flavorful, and comforting. The meatballs, on the other hand, were a bit of a letdown--they came out a little room temp, but the sauce on them was excellent. For our mains, we went with the Ravioli Alla Vodka and the Bucatini Amatriciana. The ravioli was creamy, rich, and full of flavor--definitely the standout dish of the night. The bucatini was just okay--not bad, but the pancetta didn't quite hit the mark for me. To end the meal, they bring out cookies, which is such a thoughtful touch and always appreciated. All in all, Grotto delivers a great experience. Some dishes shine more than others, but the atmosphere, service, and attention to detail make it a great pick--especially for a date night. Will definitely be back.

Tomato  basil  soup along
Barbara V.

Lunch menu has specials that are worthwhile . Delicious/nutritious tomato basil soup along with the home made bread followed by chef prepared eggplant Parmesan over capellini pasta is what I recommend. Edson provided excellent service and we will request him as our Waiter for sure. For lunch we did not require a reservation. Love the old style Italian Trattoria decor and music selections that add to this Houston Texas ambiance

Brenda A.

Hm the verdict is out on Grotto's. It left something to be desired but I'll give it another shot. Nice bread starter. I had the business lunch with a friend and I think it just fell short on flavor. Drinks were good, though.

Jordan W.

Stopped in for an early dinner. I've passed this place a million times and never noticed it tucked away. The lobster bisque and Rocco shrimp were amazing. I wasn't sure what to expect based on the description but it tasted even better than expected. My lobster bisque was good and had a nice amount of lobster in it. Most restaurants are skimpy on this for my drink I had their spin on a margarita I wasn't Big fan of it with the amaretto added. Service was meh he wasn't that attentive as we did have to flag him down a couple of times.

Italian Chopped salad
Elsa C.

Arrived at Grotto to have an Anniversary lunch. Free parking and valet parking available. We were greeted by a friendly smiling host who asked how we were doing, asked how many years we were married and really set the mood for a GREAT lunch experience. The waitress asked what type of water we wanted and another person bought us a basket of yummy bread and olive oil with roasted garlic. We started with the fried calamari which was delicious. We then split a beautiful Italian salad and split the lasagne plate for our entree. The waitress bought us an anniversary dessert of chocolate cake which was a treat of delicious chocolate. And then another waiter bought us a small plate with Italian biscotti. The whole lunch was a beautiful and delicious experience. Thank you Grotto restaurant!! I highly recommend this restaurant.

The lemoncello spritz was absolutely refreshing, so much so we had two! And I highly recommend the Eggplant Parmesan!
Marcel G.

The lemoncello spritz was absolutely refreshing, so much so we had two! And I highly recommend the Eggplant Parmesan!

Veal Kikerillo
Ashley G.

Visited for a business meeting and upon entrance the restaurant is lovely. For apps we had Meatballs, Mozzarella In Padella and Calamari Toto. Mozzarella was my favorite. I loved the Veal Kikerillo. Service was great, others were celebrating at a table nearby and the servers joined in which was nice to see. I'll definitely be returning personally.

spirits
Hue P.

Went for Happy Hour which starts at 2pm! HH is only at bar or patio. Ordered the very yummy peach bellini which crept up on me during the second one- so beware lol. If you want to be surprised, ask the bartender what spirits are in the bellini. Also ordered the calamari which happens to be half price during HH. I did point out to the bartender that some of the bigger pieces of calamari had raw breading/coating and to let the cook know. Sadly, it was not removed from the check. I won't be ordering calamari again, but will try their crab claws. Other than that the service was good at the bar, which has purse hooks for the ladies.

Brick oven near the bar
Stephanie M.

Happpppy Hour! Yum yum! In the mood for some yummy food!!! The Ambiance: This place is super cute inside. Great for date night or a meet up amongst friends. They even have a party room and of course happy hour. Location: Nestled in a shopping center, this restaurant is located at Westheimer and 610 across from Hotel Derek! Parking: This restaurant has valet, so quite a few spots are blocked off. If you are lucky and come early enough you can get a great spot. The Food-Canenoli: This dish was presented very well. It came with one roll, but it was fairly large, definitely a sharable. It was stuffed with chicken and spinach. It was very flavorful; however, I am a texture girl and overall this dish is not my style because of that. I was thinking chunks of chicken and sautéed spinach. Instead, it was more of a mush consistency. Everything was blended in a food processor or blender. I couldn't finish it, but my friend loved it. This is a great way to use leftover chicken, not that it is leftover chicken... but still a great way to repurpose food. The Food- Meatzza: This pizza was a classic meat lovers. I went super safe on this one! The only think I would change is the meatballs. I'm not a fan of meatballs because of the texture. This was no different with it being sliced and placed on a pizza. The Food- Cookies: We received the cutest complementary cookies. These cookies were more like tea cakes. The Service: The service was great. Our Table Host was so attentive and had some great recommendations. They have a pretty good happy hour, so I may be back to give it another try!

Calamari
Beth K.

The customer service here was top notch from the valet parking attendant to the wait staff. Let me just say, the bread that they give you to start with is off the chain amazing. You get some plain ones but the bread roast with the garlic taste on it, is phenomenal. Wow! We couldn't get enough. We the. Started with calamari. It was so good. Fresh and crunchy. You get more then enough for 4 people. It was so good. We loved it. Then two of us got the chicken Cesar salad and it was huge. I couldn't get over how pretty it was and it tasted as good as it looked. One of us got the meat flatbread pizza and it was so tasty and fresh. Then one of us got the lunch lasagna and wow! It looked so nice and handmade. It tasted so perfect and lots of cheese. Our waiter checked on us constantly and made sure we had plenty of drinks and refreshed the bread basket non stop. So dang good! I highly recommend this beautiful Italian gem. I really enjoyed everything and it was a great place for a nice lunch!!

Chocolate cake
Anna K.

I haven't been to the Galleria Grotto in years but had the pleasure of visiting for a work lunch. It was great! Nice welcome with valet opening doors, greeting and great service. We had two types of bread with the seasoned olive oil. The little salad was perfect with a light vinaigrette and a little cheese. The entrees were penne pasta and chicken Francese with veggies and potatoes. The chicken was pounded with an artichoke and mushroom topping. Everything was delicious and filling. The chocolate cake was worth the calories. And, unlike the new La Griglia, they provide the tasty tri-colored cookies and biscotti at the end at no charge. And there's plenty of free parking with a security guard watching the lot.

Pamela H.

Went for a cooking Social. It was a wonderful experience The food was magnificent The dessert chef came out and explained her dessert

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Great Food and service good ambience and would return. The Gnocchi appetizer was great and the Pollo Francesa as well.

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I was celebrating my friend's birthday, and we received fantastic service and reliable consistently good food.

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Does Grotto still do their Happy Hour menu?

Hello Helene, please visit https://www.grottorestaurants.com/event/happy-hour/ for more information on Happy Hour.

Is this a good place to celebrate my 18th birthday?

Hi Karen, Absolutely! Please visit our website to view our menus: https://bit.ly/2QSMxKi. If you are inquiring about private dining, please email us at… 

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