| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | River Oaks |
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| Cuisines | Italian, Seafood |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +1 713 622 3663 |
| Website | www.grottorestaurants.com |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Ricky Cruz |
| Location | 4715 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77027 |
| Zuppa Di Lenticchie | $5.95 | lentil soup, pasta |
| Italian Meatball Sandwich | $9.95 | marinara, melted provolone, mozzarella |
| Smoked Salmon | $12.95 | red potato salad, asparagus, capers, truffle bread |
| Italian Sausage & Eggs with Peppers & Tomatoes | $9.95 | grilled bread |
| Grotto Benedict | $13.95 | poached eggs, prosciutto crisp atop a pesto crostini with italian hollandaise, with rosemary roasted potatoes |
| Crostini Con Salmone | $13.95 | smoked salmon, cucumbers, roma tomatoes, red onions, gorgonzola cheese, almonds, capers, sweet italian vinaigrette |
| Pappardelle Carbonara Con Salsiccia | $12.95 | ribbon pasta, grilled italian sausage, bacon, carbonara sauce |
| Risotto Carbonara | $14.95 | italian bacon, fried egg, salsa di carbonara |
| Frittata Safi | $13.95 | egg whites, kalamatas olives, sundried tomatoes, red onions, roasted beefsteak tomatoes, fresh tomato basil sauce, feta cheese |
| Vitello Contadina | $18.95 | sweet bell peppers, marinara, feta, fried egg, asparagus |
| Frittata Con Salmone | $16.95 | egg whites, smoked salmon, green onions, roma tomatoes, crispy capers, mascarpone, red onions |
| Pizza Con Uovo Fritto | $14.95 | prosciutto san daniele, sunny-side up eggs, salsa di alfredo, mozzarella, basil |
| Mimosa | $5.95 | sparkling wine, fresh-squeezed orange juice |
| Kir Royale | $5.95 | sparkling wine with crème de cassis |
| Bloody Mary | $6.95 | bloody mary seasonings |
| Bloody Caesar | $6.95 | clamato juice |
| Tuscan Mary | $7.95 | absolut peppar vodka, orange juice, balsamic, bloody mary seasonings |
| Frozen Peach Bellini | $7.95 | our signature bellini |
| Chambord Bellini | $8.95 | frozen bellini infused with chambord |
| Midori Bellini | $8.95 | frozen bellini infused with midori melon liqueur |
| Malibu Mango Rum Bellini | $8.95 | frozen bellini infused with malibu mango rum |
| Strawberry-Peach Bellini | $8.95 | our signature bellini infused with strawberry liqueur |
| Tomato Basil | $8.00 | Simmered San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil |
| Grilled Chicken | $15.00 | Mixed greens, grilled chicken, walnuts, roasted tomatoes, basil, Gorgonzola dressing |
| Spinach | $15.00 | Spinach, jumbo shrimp, asparagus, Roma tomatoes, feta cheese, light citrus dressing |
| Crispy Shrimp & Calamari | $15.00 | Mixed greens, slivered grapes, tomatoes, tangy citrus vinaigrette |
| Lobster Bisque | $9.00 | A touch of cream & a hint of sherry |
| Roasted Chicken | $15.00 | Mixed greens, caramelized pecans, goat cheese, raspberry vinaigrette |
| Carpaccio | $18.00 | Shaved filet mignon, arugula, artichoke, crisp capers, Parmesan, fried egg |
| Italian Chopped | $15.00 | Grilled chicken, prosciutto, provolone, Gorgonzola, bacon, egg, chopped greens |
| Charred Octopus | $17.00 | Grilled octopus, roasted potatoes, red bell peppers, shaved garlic, olive oil |
| Whole Wheat Linguine | $19.00 | Shrimp, crab, white wine, lemon, red pepper |
| Sausage & Peppers | $17.00 | White bean ragu, grilled bread |
| Gnocchi di Spinaci | $15.00 | Spinach & ricotta dumplings, jumbo shrimp, Amatriciana sauce |
| Flounder Giardino | $24.00 | Arugula, cherry tomatoes, lemon garlic vinaigrette, roasted potatoes |
| Salmon Paillard | $19.00 | Thinly-pounded Atlantic salmon, arugula, Roma tomatoes, lemon, olive oil |
| Penne Rustica | $15.00 | Grilled chicken, Roma tomatoes, grilled vegetables, garlic, basil |
| Grilled Trout Amalfi | $21.00 | Oven-roasted tomatoes, black olives, garlic, olive oil, broccolini |
| Risotto Gamberoni | $17.00 | Grilled jumbo shrimp, asparagus risotto |
| Vegetable Ravioli | $16.00 | Gluten-free stuffed pasta, julienne vegetables, garbanzos, pesto |
| Veal Piccata | $21.00 | Traditional preparation with green beans aglio e olio |
| Pollo Romano | $17.00 | Romano-crusted chicken scaloppine, artichokes, Roma tomatoes, white wine, penne sugo rosa |
| Ravioli Pera e Gorgonzola | $16.00 | Ricotta ravioli, roasted chicken, Bosc pears, Gorgonzola, toasted almonds |
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| Caesar Salad | ||
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| Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza | Broccolini, shaved Parmesan, garlic vinaigrette | |
| Rigatoni Fra Diavolo | Sausage & peppers, marinara, red pepper | |
| Scaloppine of Chicken Grotto | Mushrooms, scallions, lemon, garlic |
| Petite Mezzanotte | Dark chocolate cake, rich chocolate filling, chocolate ganache icing |
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| Steak & Provolone | $14.00 | Caramelized onions, oven-roasted tomatoes |
| Romano Chicken | $13.00 | Fresh mozzarella, oven-roasted tomatoes |
| The Greek Flatbread | $11.00 | Roasted chicken & tomato, Kalamata olives, artichokes, fresh feta cheese, pesto |
| Pear & Prosciutto Flatbread | $10.00 | Gorgonzola, balsamic |
| Scampi Focaccia | $12.00 | Wood-roasted shrimp, garlic, Roma tomato, basil |
| Fritte di Melanzane | $7.00 | Thinly-sliced eggplant dredged in seasoned breadcrumbs, fried & served with marinara |
| Meatballs | $10.00 | Homemade with marinara |
| Mozzarella in Padella | $9.00 | Mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, basil |
| Mussels Marechiaro | $15.00 | White wine, garlic, fresh tomatoes |
| Scampi Grotto | $13.00 | Shrimp, mushrooms, garlic, white wine, lemon |
| Calamari Toto | $12.00 | Marinara |
| Cannelloni | $9.00 | Chicken, spinach, béchamel, marinara |
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| Margherita | $15.00 | Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil |
| Pepperoni | $16.00 | Pepperoni, tomatoes, mozzarella |
| Sausage and Peppers | $17.00 | Homemade Italian sausage, sautéed peppers, mozzarella |
| Herb Roasted Chicken | $17.00 | Herb-roasted chicken, garlic, mozzarella, basil, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese |
| Meatzza | $18.00 | Our Signature Pizza - Pepperoni, homemade meatballs, Italian sausage & pancetta |
| Rigatoni della Sansoni | $18.00 | Rigatoni, homemade meatballs, meat sauce | ||||||
| Pappardelle alla Campagnola | $17.00 | Homemade ribbon pasta, chicken, mushrooms, peas, mozzarella, sugo rosa sauce | ||||||
| Penne con Gamberi al Limone | $19.00 | Sautéed shrimp, asparagus, shaved garlic, citrus | ||||||
| Mostaccioli Turiddu | $17.00 | Cut pasta, homemade Italian sausage, mozzarella, tomato | ||||||
| Linguine alla Vongole (Bianco or Rosso) | $19.00 | Clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil | ||||||
| Lasagne al Forno | $18.00 | Thin-baked layers of pasta, beef bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella | ||||||
| Spaghetti Bolognese | $17.00 | Spaghetti with homemade meat sauce | ||||||
| Ravioli di Mare | $18.00 | Seafood ravioli, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, white wine | ||||||
| Linguine Pescatore | $25.00 | Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, crab claws, herbs, white wine, tomato sauce | ||||||
| Ravioli alla Vodka | $16.00 | Homemade four-cheese ravioli, sugo rosa, vodka | ||||||
| Mezzaluna | $17.00 | Half-moon spinach ravioli, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, sage essence | ||||||
| Paglia E Fieno con Pollo | $18.00 | Fettuccine, chicken, mushrooms, prosciutto, peas, Parmesan cream | ||||||
| Pappardelle con Verdura | Homemade spinach ribbon pasta with broccolini, roasted carrots, red bell peppers, roma tomatoes & garlic olive oil |
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| Pear Carpaccio | $9.00 | Bosc pears, baby spinach, tomatoes, Gorgonzola, sherry balsamic vinaigrette | ||||||
| Ward | $10.00 | Hearts of palm, spinach, avocado, tomato, onion, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil | ||||||
| Grotto | $9.00 | Italian home-style salad | ||||||
| Farwell | $10.00 | Spinach, Gorgonzola, hearts of palm, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, Belgian endive, red wine vinaigrette | ||||||
| Tomato Caprese | $10.00 | Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella | ||||||
| Italian Chopped | $16.00 | Grilled chicken, prosciutto, provolone, Gorgonzola, bacon, egg, iceberg | ||||||
| Sicilian Roasted Chicken | $15.00 | Romaine, iceberg, grapes, strawberries, walnuts, Parmesan dressing | ||||||
| Caesar | Romaine, Parmesan, garlic croutons, homemade dressing |
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| Zuppa Maritata | $8.00 | Chicken meatballs, Italian greens, carrots, tomatoes, celery, pasta |
| Tomato Basil | $8.00 | Simmered San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil |
| Lobster Bisque | $10.00 | Cream, sherry |
| Pignato Grasso | $9.00 | Neapolitan minestrone with Italian sausage |
| Pollo Tre Pomodori | $19.00 | Crispy crusted airline chicken breast with Roma, cherry & sun-dried tomatoes, bianco sauce & pappardelle Cacio e Pepe |
| Veal Kickerillo | $25.00 | Parmesan-crusted veal scaloppine, mushrooms, lemon, fettuccine Alfredo |
| Veal San Pietro | $22.00 | Veal scaloppine, artichokes, mushrooms, Frascati wine sauce, spinach |
| Pollo Estate | $18.00 | Grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, pesto, grilled vegetables |
| Snapper Siciliano | $27.00 | Capellini-crusted, Roma tomatoes, garlic, shrimp sauce, green beans, jumbo lump crabmeat |
| Salmon 'Becca' | $21.00 | Sesame-crusted baby salmon, Pinot Grigio sauce, grilled shrimp |
| Pollo Francese | $19.00 | Lightly-breaded chicken breast, artichokes, mushrooms, lemon, white wine, penne bosco |
| Grilled Snapper Ceretto | $26.00 | Shrimp, portobello, tomatoes, Pinot Grigio sauce, penne marinara |
| Pollo Arrosto | $18.00 | Roasted half chicken, garlic, olives, mushrooms, lemon, herbs, spinach |
| Pollo Milanese | $18.00 | Lightly-breaded chicken breast, arugula, radicchio, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette |
| Sea Bass con Prosciutto | $35.00 | Chilean sea bass, prosciutto, roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy mushrooms, lemon sauce, saffron mashed potatoes, Parmesan asparagus |
| Salmon Griglia | $26.00 | Grilled shrimp, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, caper lemon white wine sauce |
| Filet Alla Griglia | $38.00 | Center-cut 8 oz. filet, Barolo wine sauce, Italian roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus |
| Budweiser | ||
| Bud Light | ||
| Coors Light | ||
| Miller Lite | ||
| Shiner Bock | ||
| Michelob Ultra | ||
| Birra Moretti | ||
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| Chardonnay | ||
| Pinot Grigio | ||
| Merlot | ||
| Cabernet |
| Apple Brulee Martini | Crown Royal Regal Apple Whiskey, Sweet & Sour, Disaronno Originale, Bar Keep Apple Bitters | |
| Aperol Spritz | New Amsterdam Gin, Aperol, lime juice & soda | |
| Wild Berry Mojito | Bacardi Superior Rum, muddled fresh seasonal berries, muddled mint, fresh lime, soda | |
| Apple Mule | Ketel One Vodka, apple juice, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, fresh lime juice | |
| Cucumber Gimlet | House-infused cucumber vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur & lime juice | |
| Limoncello Drop | Tito's Handmade Vodka & limoncello | |
| Italian Gin Fizz | Campari, Hendrick's Gin, lime juice & soda |
| Grotto's Famous Peach Bellini | $4.00 |
| Roasted Chicken N'duja | $10.00 | Potted chicken spread, apricot mostarda, Calabrian chile paste, grilled bread |
| Peperoni Vesciche | $12.00 | Blistered shishito peppers & cauliflower, Calabrian chile drizzle, parmesan |
| Prosciutto San Daniele | $14.00 | Apple compote, arugula, grilled bread |
| Polpetti Di Manzo | $10.00 | House made meatballs, marinara, parmesan |
| Arancini | $9.00 | Mozzarella, artichoke, pancetta, sauce modenese |
| Melon E Prosciutto | $10.00 | Fresh mozzarella, mint, balsamic & honey drizzle |
| Cavolo Fritto | $9.00 | Kale chips, pepperoncini, shallots, tomato, fig syrup and parmesan |
| Carciofi Croccanti | $12.00 | Crispy aborio coated long stem artichokes, parmesan dressing |
| Margherita Flatbread | $10.00 | Tomato, mozzarella & basil |
| Caesar Flatbread | $10.00 | Aglio sauce, parmesan, Caesar salad topping |
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