Galveston, TX
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5222 Seawall Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 740-8605
SUN - THU: 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
FRI - SAT: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Happy Hour | Monday - Friday, 4PM - 6:30PM
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Italian Dining inside The San Luis Resort
For a distinctive dining experience, reserve a table at Grotto. Inspired by an Old Country trattoria ambiance & classic Italian cooking, Grotto delivers a savory menu brimming with timeless recipes. From house made pastas to “Old World” signature dishes such as Pollo Francese, Trio Tomato Pappardelle and Snapper Siciliano, Grotto’s food and breath-taking views make the perfect restaurant in Galveston for Italian dining. No meal would be complete without Grotto’s famous Peach Bellini or a bottle of Italian or domestic wine. Wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive collection. With our winning combination of impeccable service, superb cuisine and passion for detail, it is no wonder it is the island’s best kept secret.
Voted Best Hotel Restaurant
Best of the Island Awards 2022 - Galveston.com
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Piccoli Piatti
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Italian Fried Artichokes
Marinara
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Grotto Meatballs
Homemade with marinara
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Calamari Fritti
Marinara
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Bruschetta
Grilled Tuscan bread, ricotta cheese, tomato marmalade, fennel pollen
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Antipasti
Cured Italian meats, imported cheeses, marinated vegetables
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Zucchini Crisps
Italian bread crumbs, marinara, black pepper aioli
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Baked Tagliatelle
Prosciutto, parmesan cream, Reggiano gratinee
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Bocconcini Fritti
Breaded bocconcini balls with marinara
Soups
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Tomato Basil
Tomatoes, fresh basil
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Pasta Fagioli Soup
Ground beef, cannellini & kidney beans, fresh herbs, ditalini pasta
Salads
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Cetriolo Salad
Cucumber, avocado, green beans, corn, basil
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Grotto
Italian home-style salad
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Tomato Caprese
Sliced tomatoes, fresh homemade mozzarella
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Caesar
Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic croutons
Half
Full
Chicken
Shrimp
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Pear Garden Salad
Sangria tomatoes, cucumber, spring mix, bocconcini fresh homemade mozzarella, creamy Italian vinaigrette
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Arugula Salad
Tomato marmalade, evoo, garlic, parmesan
Chicken
Shrimp
Pasta
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Paglia e Fieno con Pollo
Egg & spinach fettuccine Alfredo, chicken, prosciutto, peas, mushrooms
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Ravioli alla Vodka
Four-cheese ravioli, sugo rosa, vodka
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Ravioli Bolognese
Four-cheese ravioli, homemade meat sauce, marinara
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Shrimp & Crab Capellini
Jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump crab, capellini, bianco sauce
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Tagliatelle Pescatore
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, white wine tomato sauce
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Lasagne al Forno
Meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta cheese
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Spaghetti Bolognese San Soni
Bolognese and meatball
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Pancetta lardons, carbonara slurry
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Capra Pasta
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, Calabrian sugo rosa, gemelli pasta, goat cheese
Entrées
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Cioppino
Italian seafood stew with fresh Gulf snapper, jumbo lump crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari
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Shrimp Rocco
Parmesan-crusted jumbo shrimp, crab caper bianco, fettuccine Alfredo
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Shrimp Piatta
Broiled jumbo shrimp, crab meat, grappa calabrian bianco, parmesan risotto, asparagus
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Snapper Romano
Parmesan-crusted Gulf snapper, jumbo lump crab, penne all’Amatriciana
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Salmon Brioso
Baby tomatoes, crab meat, bianco, shrimp & asparagus risotto
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Chicken Luis
Parmesan-crusted scaloppine, mushrooms, artichokes, fettuccine Alfredo, lemon
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San Luis Signature Crab Cake
Jumbo lump crab meat, capellini bianco, asparagus spears
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Veal San Luis
Parmesan-crusted scaloppine, mushrooms, fettuccine Alfredo, lemon
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Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal scaloppine, marinara, melted fresh homemade mozzarella
Veal
Chicken
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Bistecca Pizzaioli
14oz NY strip, caper pomorolo sauce, side fettuccine Alfredo
Pizza
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Margherita
Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
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Pepperoni
San Marzano tomato purée, fresh homemade mozzarella
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Chicken Bianca
Grilled chicken, fresh homemade mozzarella, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey, white sauce
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Spicy Italian
Italian chorizo, hot capicola, salame, nduja sausage, pepperoncini, spicy tomato sauce
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Primo
Pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms
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Prosciutto & Arugula
Parmesan cream, balsamic glaze
Salads
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Grotto
Italian home-style salad
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Tomato Caprese
Sliced tomatoes & fresh homemade Mozzarella
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Caesar
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pasta
Substitute for Zoodles | $2-
Penne Pescatore
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, white wine tomato sauce
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Penne Pollo e Rucola
Chicken, peppers, oven-dried tomatoes, broccolini, arugula & crispy artichokes
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Penne Bolognese
Homemade meat sauce, marinara
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Trio Tomato Penne
Cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, oven-roasted tomatoes, Bocconicini Mozzarella, basil pesto cream sauce
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Substitute for Zoodles
Entrée
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Cioppino
Italian seafood stew with fresh Gulf snapper, jumbo lump crab, shrimp, mussels, clams & calamari
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Pollo Milanese
Grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, fennel, pear tomatoes, Parmesan, balsamic glaze, sherry-thyme vinaigrette
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Grilled Snapper Siciliano
Jumbo lump crab, Roma tomatoes & gluten sensitive bianco sauce
These items are offered as a guideline for people who require a gluten-restricted diet. However, they are based upon information provided by our suppliers, which may change. Therefore, if you or any person in your party has gluten sensitivities, notify a manager before ordering, as our kitchen is not gluten-free.*These items are served raw, undercooked, or cooked according to your specifications. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical condition.
Happy Hour
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MONDAY - FRIDAY • 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Piccoli Piatti $8
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Calamari Fritti
Marinara
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Bruschetta
Grilled Tuscan bread, ricotta cheese, tomato marmalade, fennel pollen
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Italian Fried Artichokes
Marinara
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Meatballs
Homemade with marinara
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Bocconcini Fritti
Breaded bocconcini balls with marinara
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Baked Tagliatelle
Prosciutto, parmesan cream, Reggiano gratinée
Pizza $12
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Margherita
Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, basil
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Pepperoni
San Marzano tomato purée & Mozzarella
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Chicken Bianca
Grilled chicken, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey
Grotto's Famous Peach Bellini $5
Draft Birra $5
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Seasonal Offerings
Bottled Birra $6
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Budweiser
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Coors Light
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Shiner Bock
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Michelob Ultra
Vino $8
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Chardonnay
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Merlot
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Chianti
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Pinot Grigio
Pizza To-Go
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Available for Pick Up or Delivery
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4:00PM - 9:00PM
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Margherita
Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
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Pepperoni
San Marzano tomato puree, fresh homemade mozzarella
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Chicken Bianca
Grilled chicken, fresh homemade mozzarella, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey, white sauce
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Spicy Italian
Italian chorizo, hot capicola, salame, nduja sausage, pepperoncini, spicy tomato sauce
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The Primo
Meatballs, sausage, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms
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Prosciutto & Arugula
Parmesan cream, balsamic glaze