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    • Hours & Location

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

    SUN - MON: Closed
    TUE - WED: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    THU: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    FRI: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    SAT: 4:00 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.

    Open for Dine-In

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    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

      $29

    Small Plates

    (Gluten Free Pasta Available Upon Request)

    • Panini Shooters

      margherita panini bites, tomato basil soup shooter

      $11

    • Cavatelli

      italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, sugo rosa

      $14

    • Short Rib Gnocchi

      braised beef short rib, ricotta dumpling, horseradish gremolata

      $17

    • Mussels

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

      $14

    • Chef's Board

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

      $25

    • Fritto Misto

      golden crisp calamari, seasonal vegetables, black pepper aioli

      $12

    • Meatballs

      marinara, parmesan, basil

      $13

    • Carbonara

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

      $14

    • Skewers

      grilled tenderloin, salmoriglio, parmesan fries

      $15

    Soups & Salads

    • Tomato Basil

      san marzano tomatoes, basil

      $9

    Soups & Salads

    • Caesar

      parmesan dressing, garlic croutons

      $11

    • Kale

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

      $17

    • Grotto

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

      $10

    • Chopped

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

      $17

    • Add

      shrimp $10

      salmon $10

      chicken $5

    Pizzas

    • Margherita

      roma tomato, mozzarella, basil

      $16

    • Chicken Bianca

      grilled chicken, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey

      $17

    • “Meatzza”

      pepperoni, meatballs, italian sausage, pancetta

      $19

    • Chef's Daily Pie

      $17

    • Pepperoni

      tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina

      $17

    • Lasagna

      tomato sauce, house made meat sauce, parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella

      $18

    Pasta

    • Pasta Verdura

      zucchini ribbon pasta, roasted vegetables, EVOO, garlic

      $19

    • Gamberoni

      grilled shrimp, garganelli, vodka tomato cream sauce

      $21

    • Capra

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

      $21

    • Bolognese

      pappardelle, meatballs, meat sauce

      $22

    • Straw & Hay

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

      $20

    • Pescatore

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

      $26

    Entrées

    • Salmon

      pan seared, tomato crab bianco, grappa pea risotto

      $26

    • Shrimp Piatta

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

      $26

    • Francese

      breaded chicken , mushrooms, artichoke, spaghetti aglio

      $20

    • Bisteca

      grilled flank steak, polenta, arugula, pepper relish, red wine syrup

      $30

    • Grouper

      crispy, sweet corn risotto, tomato jam, prisciutto chips, bianco sauce

      $30

    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

    Choose one pizza & one bottle of house wine for $29
    Available from 3pm to 7pm

    Available for Dine - In and To Go


    Pizza

    Choice of

    • Margherita

      Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, basil

    • Chicken Bianca

      Grilled chicken, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey

    • Pepperoni

      San Marzano tomato purée & Mozzarella

    Bottle of Wine

    Choice of

    • Cabernet

    • Chardonnay

    • Pinot Grigio

    • Chianti

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