Houston, TX (Galleria)

Zuppa Maritata

Chicken meatballs, Italian greens, carrots, tomatoes, celery, pasta

Lobster Bisque

Cream, sherry

Tomato Basil

Simmered San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil

Pignato Grasso

Neapolitan minestrone with Italian sausage

Grotto

Italian home-style salad

Italian Chopped

Iceberg, grilled chicken, prosciutto, provolone, Gorgonzola, bacon, egg, vinaigrette

Caesar

Parmesan, garlic herb croutons, classic dressing

Tomato Caprese

Buffalo or house made mozzarella, EVOO, balsamic

*Summer Crab Salad

Cantaloupe, watermelon, mozzarella, jumbo lump crabmeat

Pear Carpaccio

Bosc pears, baby spinach, tomatoes, gorgonzola, sherry balsamic vinaigrette

Ward Salad

Spinach, red onion, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, imported gorgonzola

Beef Carpaccio

Baby artichokes, arugula, Grana Padano, caper berries, balsamic caviar

Mozzarella in Padella

Breaded fresh mozzarella, stewed tomato, basil

Mussels Marechiaro

White wine, garlic, tomato

Meatballs

House made, marinara, parmigiano reggiano

Calamari Toto

Fried crispy, marinara

Polpette di Pesce

Crispy fried fish balls, Calabrian aioli

Shrimp Scampi

Garlic, white wine, mushrooms, spinach

Crab Claws ‘Scapricciatiello’

Sautéed in marsala, garlic, herbs & tomatoes

Cannelloni

Chicken & spinach stuffing, bechamel, marinara

Margherita

Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil

Pepperoni

San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella

“Meatzza”

Pepperoni, house made meatballs, Italian sausage & pancetta

Sausage & Peppers

Sausage & Peppers

Herb Roasted Chicken

Garlic, mozzarella, basil, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, goat chees

Pizza Genovese

Aglio e Olio, Imported Salami, tomatoes, mozzarella, goat cheese, balsamic glaze

Lasagne al Forno

Beef bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella

Calamarata Con Pesce Espada

Swordfish, Pomodoro, capers, Kalamata & Cerignola olives

Pescatore

Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, crab claws, herbs, white wine, tomato

Paglia e Fieno con Pollo

Chicken, mushrooms, prosciutto, peas, parmesan cream

Bucatini Amatriciana

Pancetta, San Marzano tomatoes, sweet onions, basil

Ravioli Al Pomodoro or Alla Vodka

Homemade ricotta-stuffed ravioli, pomodoro or vodka sauce

Pappardelle Alla Campagnola

Chicken, mushrooms, peas, mozzarella, sugo rosa

Rigatoni Contadina

Sweet peppers, Grotto’s homemade Italian sausage, marinara, garlic, ricotta salata, olive oil

Pasta Grotto

Shrimp, calamari, roma tomatoes, pesto

*Aragosta Arrabbiata

House made linguine, lobster, mussels, calamari, crab claws, spicy marinara

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Pecorino Romano, butter, coarse black pepper

Ravioli di Burrata

Butter & Sage reduction

Gnocchi Short Rib Ragu

House made, Buffalo mozzarella 2

Rigatoni Peperonata

Parmesan-crusted chicken, sweet pepper stew, roasted garlic, goat cheese

Chilean – Seabass Quattro Pomodoro

Tomato & Lobster reduction, blistered heirloom tomatoes

Pollo Francese

Artichokes, mushrooms, lemon, white wine, penne bosco

*Snapper Siciliano

Capellini-crusted, Roma tomatoes, garlic, pasta aglio e olio, green beans, jumbo lump crabmeat

Veal Kickerillo

Parmesan-crusted, mushrooms, lemon, fettuccine Alfredo

Pollo Milanese

Arugula, radicchio, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

Veal San Pietro

Artichokes, mushrooms, spinach

Salmon Griglia*

Grilled shrimp, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, capers, lemon, white wine

Parmigiana

of your choice with Capellini marinara • Eggplant • Chicken • Veal

Shrimp Rocco

Romano crusted jumbo shrimp, crabmeat, capers, lemon sauce, fettuccini alfredo

Pollo Positano

Sausage, sweet pepper & mozzarella stuffing, spinach, Marsala

Filet Al Bosco*

Roasted potatoes, asparagus

Brick Chicken

Thin & crispy cornish hen, seasonal vegetables

*Branzino Acqua Pazza

“Crazy Water”, poached Mediterranean Seabass, tomatoes, red bell peppers, capers

*Caution: There may be small bones or shell in some fresh fish and shellfish. Wines and various foods contain sulphites. Eating raw oysters may cause severe illness and even death in persons with liver disease, cancer and other chronic illnesses that weaken the immune system. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of a food borne illness. We are not responsible for an individual’s allergic reaction to our food.