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    • Hours & Location

    1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A,
    Houston, TX 77010
    (713) 658-0752

    SUN: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    MON - WED: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    THU - FRI: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    SAT: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Additional Info

    As we reopen our dining rooms, we will continue to practice and take part in preventative measures to ensure the safety of you and your family. We look forward to serving you once again.

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    Pizzas

    • Margherita

      roma tomato, mozzarella, basil

      $18

    • Chicken Bianca

      grilled chicken, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey

      $18

    • “Meatzza”

      pepperoni, meatballs, italian sausage, pancetta

      $19

    • Pepperoni

      tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina

      $18

    • Pork & Peppers

      Calabrian peppers, pepperoncini, pork belly crumbs, calabrese salami

      $19

    • Wild Mushroom

      cipolini onions, arugula, goat cheese

      $19

    Pasta

    • Pasta Verdura

      zucchini ribbon pasta, roasted vegetables, EVOO, garlic

      $19

    • Gamberoni

      grilled shrimp, garganelli, vodka tomato cream sauce

      $24

    • Bolognese

      pappardelle, meatballs, meat sauce

      $24

    • Capra

      trofie pasta, grilled chicken, calabrian crema rosa, mushrooms, arugula, goat cheese crumble

      $23

    • Straw & Hay

      egg & spinach fettuccine, chicken, prosciutto di parma, mushrooms, peas, parmesan cream

      $23

    • Pescatore

      linguine, shrimp, calamari, mussels, crab claws, clams, herb tomato broth

      $28

    Entrées

    • Salmon

      pan seared, tomato crab bianco, grappa pea risotto

      $35

    • Snapper

      brown butter, jumbo lump crab, green beans, marcona almonds

      $42

    • Shrimp Piatta

      grilled asparagus, jumbo lump crab, blistered tomatoes, pinot grigio sauce

      $28

    • Grouper

      crispy, sweet corn risotto, tomato jam, prosciutto di parma chips, bianco sauce

      $34

    • Filet

      Calabrian aioli, seasonal vegetables, limoncello agrodolce

      $44

    • Chicken Marsala

      Marsala butter, cremini mushrooms, linguini aglio e olio, green beans

      $26

    • Francese

      breaded chicken , mushrooms, artichoke, spaghetti aglio e olio

      $24

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Traditional Preparation, smoked mozzarella, garganelli cacio e pepe

      $18

    • Spiedini

      salmon, shrimp, tenderloin, seasonal vegetable, mushroom risotto

      $24

    Bruschetta

    • Tomato

      roma tomato, fennel basil, house made ricotta tomato marmalade

      $13

    • Chef's

      daily curated selection from our chef

      $14

    • Tuna

      big eye tuna, aglio e olio, basil, pickled cipollini onions

      $15

    • Bruschetta Trio

      an assortment of all three

      $34

    Small Plates

    (Gluten Sensitive Pasta Available Upon Request)

    • Rosemary Foccacia

      honey ricotta, marinated olives

      $5

    • Fried Mozzarella

      fra diavolo, grana padano

      $12

    • Meatballs

      marinara, parmesan, basil

      $13

    • Arancini

      risotto, fra diavolo, black truffle, pancetta

      $15

    • Carciofi

      crispy long stem artichokes, garlic vinaigrette

      $12

    • Mussels

      lemon, garlic, pinot grigio broth, grilled bread, pancetta

      $19

    • Chef's Board

      Sampling of artisan meats & cheese, pickled vegetables, apricot mostarda & marcona almonds

      $34

    • Carbonara

      garganelli pasta, pancetta, wild mushrooms, white wine cream, fried egg

      $16

    • Short Rib Gnocchi

      braised beef short rib, ricotta dumpling, horseradish gremolata

      $20

    • Skewers

      grilled tenderloin, salmoriglio, parmesan fries

      $16

    • Cavatelli

      italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, sugo rosa

      $16

    • Fritto Misto

      golden crisp calamari, seasonal vegetables, black pepper aioli

      $14

    Soups & Salads

    • Caesar

      caesar dressing, garlic croutons

      $12

    • Grotto

      italian homestyle marinated tomato, kalamata olive, mixed lettuce, provolone

      $11

    • Tomato Basil Soup

      san marzano tomatoes, basil

      $10

    • Roasted Cauliflower

      white beans, apples, grapes, tomato limoncello vinaigrette

      $10

    • Add

      shrimp $12

      salmon $14

      chicken $10

    • Lobster Bisque

      cream, sherry

      $12

    • Kale

      fresh kale, arugula, radicchio, provolone cheese, soppressata, pistachios, white balsamic dressing

      $18

    • Chopped

      grilled chicken, prosciutto di parma, gorgonzola, bacon, egg, iceberg, celery, tomato, garlic dressing

      $18

    Cocktails

    • Grotto's Famous Peach Bellini

      Our Signature Peach Bellini

      $8

    • Red Headed Mule

      Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka (TX), Domaine de Canton Liqueur, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

      $12

    • Ruby Rose

      Malfy 'Con Limone' Gin, lemon & grapefruit juice, Rosemary Simple Syrup, Fee Brothers Grapefruit Bitters

      $11

    • Italian Manhattan

      Jim Beam Bourbon, Tuaca Vanilla Citrus Liqueur, DeKuyper Amaretto, cherry

      $10

    • Tuscan Sangria

      Cecchi Chianti, Tuaca Vanilla Citrus Liqueur, Punt e Mes Vermouth, housemade limoncello, orange juice, lime juice

      Glass $10

      Carafe $25

    • Orbit's Cosmo

      Ketel One Oranje Vodka, DeKuyper Triple Sec, cranberry & orange juices

      $11

    • Pompelmo Martini

      Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka (TX), lemon juice, Combier Pamplemousse Rosé, Fee Brothers Grapefruit Bitters

      $10

    • Italian Margarita

      Disaronno Originale, Espolon Reposado Tequila, DeKuyper Triple Sec, house sour mix, sugared rim

      $12

    • Signature G & T

      Malfy ‘Con Limone’ Gin, lemon, lime, mint, raspberries, Fever-Tree Tonic

      $12

    • Barrel Aged Craft Cocktail

      Ask your server for details

      $14

    White Wine by the Glass

    6oz 9oz BTL

    • Chardonnay ~ Cesari ‘duetorri’

      Della Venezie

      6 oz $8

      9 oz $11

      Bottle $31

    • Chardonnay ~ Hess 'Select'

      Monterey

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $39

    • Chardonnay ~ Meiomi

      Sonoma Coast

      6 oz $14

      9 oz $20

      Bottle $55

    • Pinot Grigio ~ Santa Cristina

      Italy

      6 oz $11

      9 oz $16

      Bottle $43

    • Riesling ~ Pierre Sparr

      Alsace

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $39

    • Rosé ~ Famille Perrin Reserve

      Côtes du Rhône

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $39

    • Sauvignon Blanc ~ Alta Luna

      Trentino

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $39

    • Sauvignon Blanc ~ Giesen Estate

      Marlborough

      6 oz $12

      9 oz $17

      Bottle $47

    • Champagne ~ Nicolas Feuillatte (187 ml)

      Épernay

      $23

    • Moscato D’asti ~ Paolo Saracco

      Piedmont

      6 oz $11

      9 oz $16

      Bottle $43

    • Sparkling Rosé ~ Gratien & Meyer Brut

      Loire Valley

      6 oz $12

      9 oz $17

      Bottle $47

    Red Wine by the Glass

    6oz 9oz BTL

    • Cabernet ~ Decoy by Duckhorn

      Sonoma

      6 oz $15

      9 oz $21

      Bottle $59

    • Cabernet ~ Louis M. Martini

      California

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $39

    • Chianti ~ Cecchi

      Tuscany

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $39

    • Malbec ~ Pascual Toso Estate

      Mendoza

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $39

    • Merlot ~ Chloe

      Monterey

      6 oz $12

      9 oz $17

      Bottle $47

    • Pinot Noir ~ Bottega Vinaia

      Trentino

      6 oz $12

      9 oz $17

      Bottle $47

    • Pinot Noir ~ Coppola 'Votre Sante'

      California

      6 oz $10

      9 oz $14

      Bottle $39

    • Pinot Noir ~ J. Lohr 'Falcon's Perch'

      Monterey

      6 oz $13

      9 oz $18

      Bottle $50

    • Red Blend ~ Hedges Family Estate 'CMS'

      Washington

      6 oz $11

      9 oz $16

      Bottle $43

    • Sangiovese ~ Sasso Di Sole ‘Orcia Rosso’

      Tuscany

      6 oz $14

      9 oz $20

      Bottle $55

    Beer - DRAFT

    • 8th Wonder 'Cougar Paw' Red Amber Ale ~ Houston

    • Peroni ~ Italy

    • Brazos Valley Brewing 'Two Step Pils' ~ Brenham

    • Bud Light ~ USA

    • Karbach Brewing 'Hopadillo' ~ Houston

    • Stella Artois ~ Belgium

    Beer - TEXAS

    • 8th Wonder ‘Dome Faux’m’ Cream Ale ~ Houston

    • Deep Ellum Brewing 'Easy Peasy' Citrus Session IPA ~ Dallas

    • Karbach Brewing 'Seasonal Selection' (Ask Server) ~ Houston

    • Lone Pint ‘Yellow Rose’ IPA (16.9 Oz Bottle) ~ Magnolia

    • Saint Arnold Amber Ale ~ Houston

    • Saint Arnold ‘Seasonal Selection’ (Ask Server) ~ Houston

    • Shiner Bock ~ Shiner

    • Southern Star ‘Bombshell Blonde’ Blonde Ale ~ Conroe

    Beer - DOMESTIC

    • Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider ~ Ohio

    • Bud Light ~ USA

    • Blue Moon Belgian White ~ Colorado

    • Coors Light ~ USA

    • Michelob Ultra ~ USA

    • Miller Lite ~ USA

    Beer - IMPORT

    • Corona Extra ~ Mexico

    • Modelo Especial ~ Mexico

    • Peroni ~ Italy

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