Houston, TX
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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.
Menus
Small Plates
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Mozzarella in Padella
Fresh mozzarella, stewed tomato, basil
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Mussels Marechiaro
White wine, garlic, tomato
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Meatballs
house made, marinara, parmesan cheese
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Calamari Toto
Fried crispy, marinara
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Fried Artichokes
Long stem artichokes, parmesan aioli
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Shrimp Scampi
Garlic, white wine, mushrooms, spinach
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Crab Claws ‘Scapricciatiello’
Sautéed in marsala, garlic, herbs & tomatoes
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Cannelloni
Chicken & spinach stuffing, bechamel, marinara
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Ricotta Gnocchi
House made, wild mushroom ragu, Buffalo mozzarella
Soups
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Zuppa Maritata
Chicken meatballs, Italian greens, carrots, tomatoes, celery, pasta
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Lobster Bisque
Cream, sherry
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Tomato Basil
Simmered San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil
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Pignato Grasso
Neapolitan minestrone with Italian sausage
Salads
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Grotto
Italian home-style salad
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Italian Chopped
Iceberg, grilled chicken, prosciutto, provolone, Gorgonzola, bacon, egg, vinaigrette
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Caesar
Parmesan, garlic herb croutons, classic dressing
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Tomato Caprese
Buffalo or house made mozzarella, EVOO, balsamic
Small
Large
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Insalata Tre Colore
Endive, arugula, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan
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Pear Carpaccio
Bosc pears, baby spinach, tomatoes, gorgonzola, sherry balsamic vinaigrette
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Ward Salad
Spinach, red onion, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, imported gorgonzola
Pasta
Gluten sensitive pasta available upon request-
Lasagne al Forno
Beef bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella
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Vongole
Clams, lemon, garlic, pinot grigio broth, garlic parsley crunch
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Pescatore
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, crab claws, herbs, white wine, tomato
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Paglia e Fieno con Pollo
Chicken, mushrooms, prosciutto, peas, parmesan cream
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Mostaccioli Turiddu
Grotto’s homemade italian sausage, mozzarella, tomato
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Bucatini Amatriciana
Pancetta, San Marzano tomatoes, sweet onions, basil
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Ravioli Al Pomodoro Or Alla Vodka
Homemade ricotta-stuffed ravioli, pomodoro or vodka sauce
Small
Large
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Pappardelle Alla Campagnola
Chicken, mushrooms, peas, mozzarella, sugo rosa sauce
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Rigatoni Contadina
Sweet peppers, Grotto’s homemade Italian sausage, marinara, garlic, ricotta salata, olive oil
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Pasta Grotto
Shrimp, calamari, roma tomatoes, pesto sauce
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Aragosta Arrabbiata
House made linguine, lobster, mussels, calamari, crab claws, spicy marinara
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Caprese
Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella di Bufala, red-pepper infused pasta
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Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Pecorino Romano, butter, coarse black pepper
Pizza
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Margherita
Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
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Pepperoni
San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella
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“Meatzza”
Pepperoni, house made meatballs, Italian sausage & pancetta
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Sausage & Peppers
Italian sausage, roasted peppers, mozzarella
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Herb Roasted Chicken
Garlic, mozzarella, basil, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese
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Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust available
Pranzo
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Chilean Sea Bass
Prosciutto wrapped, cherry tomatoes, saffron risotto, white wine
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Pollo Francese
Artichokes, mushrooms, lemon, white wine, penne bosco
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Snapper Siciliano
Capellini-crusted, Roma tomatoes, garlic, pasta aglio e olio, green beans, jumbo lump crabmeat
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Veal Kickerillo
Parmesan-crusted, mushrooms, lemon, fettuccine Alfredo
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Pollo Milanese
Arugula, radicchio, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
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Veal San Pietro
Artichokes, mushrooms, spinach
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Salmon Griglia
Grilled shrimp, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, capers, lemon, white wine
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Parmigiana
of your choice with Capellini marinara
Eggplant
Chicken
Veal
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Snapper Mugnaia
Lemon, capers & mushroom
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Shrimp Paillard
Lump crab, roasted bell peppers, garlic, lemon, roasted potatoes
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Pollo Positano
Sausage, sweet pepper & mozzarella stuffing, spinach, Marsala
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Filet Al Bosco
Roasted potatoes, asparagus
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Pollo Al Mattone
Thin & crispy cornish hen, seasonal vegetables
Lunch Menu
11:30am – 3:00pm • Monday – Friday-
Cannelloni
Chicken & spinach filling, béchamel, marinara
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Sicilian Roasted Chicken Salad
Romaine, iceberg, strawberries, grapes, walnuts, parmesan vinaigrette
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Pollo Romano
Romano crusted, artichokes, tomatoes, spinach & penne suga rosa
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Salmon Paillard
Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, EVOO
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Mediterranean Salad
Beefsteak tomato, grilled calamari steak, crabmeat, shrimp, lemon, EVOO
Soup\Salad
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Caesar
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Grotto
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Tomato Basil Soup
Entrée
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Chicken Grotto
Spinach & penne marinara
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Eggplant Parmesan
Cappellini marinara
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Lasagne al Forno
Bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella
Dessert
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Petite Mezzanote
Signature Cocktails
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Grotto's Famous Peach Bellini
Our Signature Peach Bellini
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Limoncello Spritz
Aperol, house made Limoncello, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup, San Pellegrino Pompelmo
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Cetriolo Martini
Hendrick’s Gin, Midori Melon Liqueur, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lime Juice
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Lavender 75
Hendrick’s Gin, Giuliana Prosecco, Lavender Bitters, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
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Italian Margarita
Disaronno, 818 Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour
Domestic Bottles
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Bud Light
USA
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Miller Lite
USA
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Coors Light
USA
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Michelob Ultra
USA
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Shiner Bock
Shiner, TX
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Saint Arnold ‘Elissa’ IPA
Houston, TX
Imported Bottles
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Corona Extra
Mexico
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Kaliber N/A
Ireland
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Peroni
Italy
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Menabrea Bionda
Italy
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Stella Artois
Belgium
Bianco
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Chardonnay Hess ‘Select’
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Chardonnay Sonoma-Cutrer
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Moscato Villa Pozzi
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Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita
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Pinot Grigio Lagaria
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Rosé Hampton Water
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Sauvignon Blanc Giesen Estate
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Sparkling Giuliana Prosecco
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Sparkling Rosé Gratien & Meyer Brut
Rosso
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Banfi Chianti Classico
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Cabernet Sauvignon Decoy by Duckhorn
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Cabernet Sauvignon Louis M. Martini
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Cabernet Sauvignon Rotation Cellars
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Merlot Chloe
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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cornalei
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Pinot Noir J. Lohr ‘Falcon’s Perch’
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Red Blend Daou Vineyards ‘Pessimist’
Birra
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Bud Light
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Peroni
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Budweiser
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Coors Light
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Michelob Ultra
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Miller Lite
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Shiner Bock
Vino Primo
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Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
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Banfi Chianti Classico
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Geisen Estate Sauvignon Blanc
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Giuliana Prosecco
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Rotation Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
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J. Lohr ‘Falcon’s Perch’ Pinot Noir
HAPPY HOUR
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Grotto’s Famous Peach Bellini
Select Premium Spirits
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Tito's Handmade Vodka
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Bacardi Superior Rum
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Tanqueray Gin
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Jose Cuervo
traditional tequila
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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
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Fried Artichokes
Long stem artichokes, parmesan aioli
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Scampi
Garlic, white wine, mushrooms, spinach
Half Off Pizza
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Margherita
Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
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Pepperoni
Pepperoni, San Marzano sauce, mozzarella
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Herb Roasted Chicken
Garlic, mozzarella, basil, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese
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"Meatzza"
Pepperoni, house made meatballs, Italian sausage & pancetta
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Sausage & Peppers
Italian sausage, roasted peppers, mozzarella
Zuppa e Insalata
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Tomato Basil
Simmered San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil
$8
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Lobster Bisque
A touch of cream & a hint of sherry
$9
Salads
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Market Salmon
Herb roasted, marcona almonds, candied pecans, local seasonal vegetables, creamy Italian vinaigrette
$15
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Spinach
Spinach, jumbo shrimp, asparagus, Roma tomatoes, feta cheese, light citrus dressing
$15
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Chicken & Greens
grapes, walnuts, strawberries, parmesan dressing
$15
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Chicken Berg
Iceberg wedge, carrot, red onion, cherry tomato, blue cheese, pork belly lardon & fried egg dressing
$14
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Prosciutto & Melon
Fresh Mozzarella, mint, honey, balsamic
$12
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Italian Chopped
Grilled chicken, prosciutto, provolone, Gorgonzola, bacon, egg, chopped greens
$15
Antipasti Bar
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4 Selections
$8
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6 Selections
$11
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8 Selections
$13
Pranzo
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Capra
Trofie pasta, grilled chicken, calabrian crema rosa, mushrooms, arugula, goat cheese crumble
$16
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Pollo Romano
Romano-crusted chicken scaloppine, artichokes, Roma tomatoes, white wine, penne sugo rosa
$17
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Ravioli Pera e Gorgonzola
Ricotta ravioli, roasted chicken, Bosc pears, Gorgonzola, toasted almonds
$16
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Penne Rustica
Grilled chicken, Roma tomatoes, grilled vegetables, garlic, basil
$15
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Salmon Paillard
Thinly-pounded Atlantic salmon, arugula, Roma tomatoes, lemon, olive oil
$19
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Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Parmesan crusted cutlet, smoked Mozzarella, griddled mortadella, arugula, aceto aioli & ciabatta bun
$14
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Risotto Gamberoni
Grilled jumbo shrimp, asparagus risotto
$17
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Rucola
Spaghetti aglio e olio, pulled chicken, broccolini, red pepper, roasted tomato, arugula, crispy artichoke leaves & grilled bread
$15
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Burger
Crispy bacon, smoked Mozzarella, caramelized onion, shishito pepper, fried egg dressing, calabrian aioli, & challah bun
$15
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Cannelloni
Chicken, spinach, béchamel, marinara
$12
Business Lunch
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2-Course Business Lunch
$15
1st Course
choice of:-
Grotto Salad
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Caesar Salad
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Soup of the Day
2nd Course
choice of:-
Trout
Crispy brussels sprouts caponata, aceto aioli
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Mezzaluna
Half-moon spinach ravioli, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, sage essence
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Scaloppine of Chicken Grotto
Mushrooms, scallions, lemon, garlic
DESSERT MENU
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Strawberry Casatta
Almond syrup soaked angel food cake, sweetened ricotta cheese, chantilly cream, apricot-glazed strawberries
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Mezzanotte
Dark Chocolate cake, rich chocolate filling, semi-sweet curls
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Tiramisu
Tia Maria soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone zabaglione, cocoa powder, fresh raspberries
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Strawberry Cheesecake
Graham cracker crust, New York style, fresh strawberries
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Key Lime Pie
Graham Cracker crust, Mango whipped cream, Blueberry-limoncello glaze
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Homemade Gelatos
Italian ice cream chocolate, pistachio, strawberry, and vanilla
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Homemade Sorbets
Mango, raspberry and lemon
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Passion fruit Panna cotta
Almond sponge, Tropical Mango Compote, Coconut Chantilly
2pm - 7pm | Monday - Friday
Bar & Patio Area Only
Birra $4
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Bud Light
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Peroni
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Budweiser
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Coors Light
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Michelob Ultra
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Miller Lite
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Shiner Bock
Vino Primo $8
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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
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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’