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    • Hours & Location

    4715 Westheimer,
    Houston, TX 77027
    (713) 622-3663

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

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    Inspired by an Old Country trattoria ambiance & classic Italian cooking, Grotto delivers a savory menu brimming with timeless recipes made on premises. Creations include many “Old World” signature dishes such as Neapolitan thin crust pizzas, Veal Kickerillo, Pollo Francese, Pasta Verdura and Snapper Siciliano. Enjoy Grotto’s famous Peach Bellini or extensive collection of Italian and domestic wines inside or on the patio.


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    Small Plates

    • Mozzarella in Padella

      Fresh mozzarella, stewed tomato, basil

    • Mussels Marechiaro

      White wine, garlic, tomato

    • Meatballs

      house made, marinara, parmesan cheese

    • Calamari Toto

      Fried crispy, marinara

    • Fried Artichokes

      Long stem artichokes, parmesan aioli

    • Shrimp Scampi

      Garlic, white wine, mushrooms, spinach

    • Crab Claws ‘Scapricciatiello’

      Sautéed in marsala, garlic, herbs & tomatoes

    • Cannelloni

      Chicken & spinach stuffing, bechamel, marinara

    • Ricotta Gnocchi

      House made, wild mushroom ragu, Buffalo mozzarella

    Soups

    • 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

    Salads

    • 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

      Small

      Large

    • Insalata Tre Colore

      Endive, arugula, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan

    • Pear Carpaccio

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

    • Ward Salad

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

    Pasta

    Gluten sensitive pasta available upon request

    • Lasagne al Forno

      Beef bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella

    • Vongole

      Clams, lemon, garlic, pinot grigio broth, garlic parsley crunch

    • Pescatore

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

    • Paglia e Fieno con Pollo

      Chicken, mushrooms, prosciutto, peas, parmesan cream

    • Mostaccioli Turiddu

      Grotto’s homemade italian sausage, mozzarella, tomato

    • Bucatini Amatriciana

      Pancetta, San Marzano tomatoes, sweet onions, basil

    • Ravioli Al Pomodoro Or Alla Vodka

      Homemade ricotta-stuffed ravioli, pomodoro or vodka sauce

      Small

      Large

    • Pappardelle Alla Campagnola

      Chicken, mushrooms, peas, mozzarella, sugo rosa sauce

    • Rigatoni Contadina

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

    • Pasta Grotto

      Shrimp, calamari, roma tomatoes, pesto sauce

    • Aragosta Arrabbiata

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

    • Caprese

      Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella di Bufala, red-pepper infused pasta

    • Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

      Pecorino Romano, butter, coarse black pepper

    Pizza

    • Margherita

      Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil

    • Pepperoni

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella

    • “Meatzza”

      Pepperoni, house made meatballs, Italian sausage & pancetta

    • Sausage & Peppers

      Italian sausage, roasted peppers, mozzarella

    • Herb Roasted Chicken

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

    • Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust available

    Pranzo

    • Chilean Sea Bass

      Prosciutto wrapped, cherry tomatoes, saffron risotto, white wine

    • 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

    • Snapper Mugnaia

      Lemon, capers & mushroom

    • Shrimp Paillard

      Lump crab, roasted bell peppers, garlic, lemon, roasted potatoes

    • Pollo Positano

      Sausage, sweet pepper & mozzarella stuffing, spinach, Marsala

    • Filet Al Bosco

      Roasted potatoes, asparagus

    • Pollo Al Mattone

      Thin & crispy cornish hen, seasonal vegetables

    Lunch Menu

    11:30am – 3:00pm • Monday – Friday

    • Cannelloni

      Chicken & spinach filling, béchamel, marinara

    • Sicilian Roasted Chicken Salad

      Romaine, iceberg, strawberries, grapes, walnuts, parmesan vinaigrette

    • Pollo Romano

      Romano crusted, artichokes, tomatoes, spinach & penne suga rosa

    • Salmon Paillard

      Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, EVOO

    • Mediterranean Salad

      Beefsteak tomato, grilled calamari steak, crabmeat, shrimp, lemon, EVOO

    11:30AM – 3:00PM • MONDAY – FRIDAY (Choice of)

    Soup\Salad

    • Caesar

    • Grotto

    • Tomato Basil Soup

    Entrée

    • Chicken Grotto

      Spinach & penne marinara

    • Eggplant Parmesan

      Cappellini marinara

    • Lasagne al Forno

      Bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella

    Dessert

    • Petite Mezzanote

    Signature Cocktails

    • Grotto's Famous Peach Bellini

      Our Signature Peach Bellini

    • Limoncello Spritz

      Aperol, house made Limoncello, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup, San Pellegrino Pompelmo

    • Cetriolo Martini

      Hendrick’s Gin, Midori Melon Liqueur, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lime Juice

    • Lavender 75

      Hendrick’s Gin, Giuliana Prosecco, Lavender Bitters, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup

    • Italian Margarita

      Disaronno, 818 Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour

    Domestic Bottles

    • Bud Light

      USA

    • Miller Lite

      USA

    • Coors Light

      USA

    • Michelob Ultra

      USA

    • Shiner Bock

      Shiner, TX

    • Saint Arnold ‘Elissa’ IPA

      Houston, TX

    Imported Bottles

    • Corona Extra

      Mexico

    • Kaliber N/A

      Ireland

    • Peroni

      Italy

    • Menabrea Bionda

      Italy

    • Stella Artois

      Belgium

    Bianco

    • Chardonnay Hess ‘Select’

    • Chardonnay Sonoma-Cutrer

    • Moscato Villa Pozzi

    • Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita

    • Pinot Grigio Lagaria

    • Rosé Hampton Water

    • Sauvignon Blanc Giesen Estate

    • Sparkling Giuliana Prosecco

    • Sparkling Rosé Gratien & Meyer Brut

    Rosso

    • Banfi Chianti Classico

    • Cabernet Sauvignon Decoy by Duckhorn

    • Cabernet Sauvignon Louis M. Martini

    • Cabernet Sauvignon Rotation Cellars

    • Merlot Chloe

    • Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cornalei

    • Pinot Noir J. Lohr ‘Falcon’s Perch’

    • Red Blend Daou Vineyards ‘Pessimist’

    2PM – 7PM • MONDAY – FRIDAY (BAR & PATIO AREA ONLY)

    Birra

    • Bud Light

    • Peroni

    • Budweiser

    • Coors Light

    • Michelob Ultra

    • Miller Lite

    • Shiner Bock

    Vino Primo

    • Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

    • Banfi Chianti Classico

    • Geisen Estate Sauvignon Blanc

    • Giuliana Prosecco

    • Rotation Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

    • J. Lohr ‘Falcon’s Perch’ Pinot Noir

    HAPPY HOUR

    • Grotto’s Famous Peach Bellini

    Select Premium Spirits

    • Tito's Handmade Vodka

    • Bacardi Superior Rum

    • Tanqueray Gin

    • Jose Cuervo

      traditional tequila

    • Crown Royal Whisky

      *Rocks/Martini additional charge

    Half Off Small Plates

    Perfect For Sharing

    • Mozzarella in Padella

      Breaded fresh mozzarella, stewed tomato, basil

    • Mussels Marechiaro

      White wine, garlic, tomato

    • Meatballs

      House made with marinara & parmesan cheese

    • Calamari Toto

      Marinara

    • Fried Artichokes

      Long stem artichokes, parmesan aioli

    • Scampi

      Garlic, white wine, mushrooms, spinach

    Half Off Pizza

    • Margherita

      Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil

    • Pepperoni

      Pepperoni, San Marzano sauce, mozzarella

    • Herb Roasted Chicken

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

    • "Meatzza"

      Pepperoni, house made meatballs, Italian sausage & pancetta

    • Sausage & Peppers

      Italian sausage, roasted peppers, mozzarella

    Zuppa e Insalata

    • Tomato Basil

      Simmered San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil

      $8

    • Lobster Bisque

      A touch of cream & a hint of sherry

      $9

    Salads

    • Market Salmon

      Herb roasted, marcona almonds, candied pecans, local seasonal vegetables, creamy Italian vinaigrette

      $15

    • Spinach

      Spinach, jumbo shrimp, asparagus, Roma tomatoes, feta cheese, light citrus dressing

      $15

    • Chicken & Greens

      grapes, walnuts, strawberries, parmesan dressing

      $15

    • Chicken Berg

      Iceberg wedge, carrot, red onion, cherry tomato, blue cheese, pork belly lardon & fried egg dressing

      $14

    • Prosciutto & Melon

      Fresh Mozzarella, mint, honey, balsamic

      $12

    • Italian Chopped

      Grilled chicken, prosciutto, provolone, Gorgonzola, bacon, egg, chopped greens

      $15

    Antipasti Bar

    • 4 Selections

      $8

    • 6 Selections

      $11

    • 8 Selections

      $13

    Pranzo

    • Capra

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

      $16

    • Pollo Romano

      Romano-crusted chicken scaloppine, artichokes, Roma tomatoes, white wine, penne sugo rosa

      $17

    • Ravioli Pera e Gorgonzola

      Ricotta ravioli, roasted chicken, Bosc pears, Gorgonzola, toasted almonds

      $16

    • Penne Rustica

      Grilled chicken, Roma tomatoes, grilled vegetables, garlic, basil

      $15

    • Salmon Paillard

      Thinly-pounded Atlantic salmon, arugula, Roma tomatoes, lemon, olive oil

      $19

    • Crispy Chicken Sandwich

      Parmesan crusted cutlet, smoked Mozzarella, griddled mortadella, arugula, aceto aioli & ciabatta bun

      $14

    • Risotto Gamberoni

      Grilled jumbo shrimp, asparagus risotto

      $17

    • Rucola

      Spaghetti aglio e olio, pulled chicken, broccolini, red pepper, roasted tomato, arugula, crispy artichoke leaves & grilled bread

      $15

    • Burger

      Crispy bacon, smoked Mozzarella, caramelized onion, shishito pepper, fried egg dressing, calabrian aioli, & challah bun

      $15

    • Cannelloni

      Chicken, spinach, béchamel, marinara

      $12

    Business Lunch

    • 2-Course Business Lunch

      $15

    1st Course

    choice of:

    • Grotto Salad

    • Caesar Salad

    • Soup of the Day

    2nd Course

    choice of:

    • Trout

      Crispy brussels sprouts caponata, aceto aioli

    • Mezzaluna

      Half-moon spinach ravioli, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, sage essence

    • Scaloppine of Chicken Grotto

      Mushrooms, scallions, lemon, garlic

    DESSERT MENU

    • Strawberry Casatta

      Almond syrup soaked angel food cake, sweetened ricotta cheese, chantilly cream, apricot-glazed strawberries

    • Mezzanotte

      Dark Chocolate cake, rich chocolate filling, semi-sweet curls

    • Tiramisu

      Tia Maria soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone zabaglione, cocoa powder, fresh raspberries

    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      Graham cracker crust, New York style, fresh strawberries

    • Key Lime Pie

      Graham Cracker crust, Mango whipped cream, Blueberry-limoncello glaze

    • Homemade Gelatos

      Italian ice cream chocolate, pistachio, strawberry, and vanilla

    • Homemade Sorbets

      Mango, raspberry and lemon

    • Passion fruit Panna cotta

      Almond sponge, Tropical Mango Compote, Coconut Chantilly

    2pm - 7pm | Monday - Friday
    Bar & Patio Area Only

    Birra $4

    • Bud Light

    • Peroni

    • Budweiser

    • Coors Light

    • Michelob Ultra

    • Miller Lite

    • Shiner Bock

    Vino Primo $8

    • Santa Margherita

    • Pinot Grigio

    • Banfi Chianti Classico

    • Geisen Estate Sauvignon Blanc

    • Giuliana Prosecco

    • Rotation Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

    • J. Lohr ‘Falcon’s Perch’ Pinot Noir

    Grotto's Famous Peach Bellini $7

    Select Premium Spirits $7

    • Tito's Handmade Vodka

    • Bacardi Superior Rum

    • Tanqueray Gin

    • Jose Cuervo

      traditional tequila

    • Crown Royal Whisky

      *Rocks/Martini additional charge

    1/2 Off Small Plates

    Perfect for Sharing

    • Mozzarella in Padella

      breaded fresh mozzarella, stewed tomato, basil

    • Mussels Marechiaro

      white wine, garlic, tomato

    • Meatballs

      house made with marina & Parmesan cheese

    • Calamari Toto

      marinara

    • Fried Artichokes

      Long stem artichokes, parmesan aioli

    • Scampi

      garlic, white wine, mushrooms, spinach

    1/2 Off Pizza

    • Margherita

      Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil

    • Pepperoni

      Pepperoni, San Marzano sauce, mozzarella

    • Herb Roasted Chicken

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

    • "Meatzza"

      Pepperoni, house made meatballs, Italian sausage & pancetta

    • Sausage & Peppers

      Italian sausage, roasted peppers, mozzarella

    Signature Cocktails

    • Grotto's Famous Peach Bellini

      Our Signature Peach Bellini

    • Limoncello Spritz

      Aperol, house made Limoncello, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup, San Pellegrino Pompelmo

    • Cetriolo Martini

      Hendrick’s Gin, Midori Melon Liqueur, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lime Juice

    • Italian Margarita

      Disaronno, 818 Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour

    • Lavender 75

      Hendrick’s Gin, Giuliana Prosecco, Lavender Bitters, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup

    Domestic Bottled Beer

    • Bud Light – USA

    • Miller Lite – USA

    • Coors Light – USA

    • Michelob Ultra – USA

    • Shiner Bock – Shiner, TX

    • Saint Arnold ‘Elissa’ IPA – Houston, TX

    Imported Bottled Beer

    • Corona Extra – Mexico

    • Kaliber NA – Ireland

    • Peroni – Italy

    • Menabrea Bionda – Italy

    • Stella Artois – Belgium

    Vino Bianco

    • Chardonnay Hess ‘Select’

    • Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer

    • Moscato Villa Pozzi

    • Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita

    • Pinot Grigio Lagaria

    • Rosé Hampton Water

    • Sauvignon Blanc Giesen Estate

    • Sparkling Giuliana Prosecco

    • Sparkling Rosé Gratien & Meyer Brut

    Vino Rosso

    • Banfi Chianti Classico

    • Cabernet Sauvignon Decoy by Duckhorn

    • Cabernet Sauvignon Louis M. Martini

    • Cabernet Sauvignon Rotation Cellars

    • Merlot Chloe

    • Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cornalei

    • Pinot Noir J. Lohr ‘Falcon’s Perch’

    • Red Blend Daou Vineyards ‘Pessimist’

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