Grotto Downtown

Name: Grotto Downtown
Address: 1001 Avenida De Las Americas Suite A, Houston, TX, 77010, US

1001 Avenida De Las Americas Suite A, Houston, TX

Menu (As of 10/30)

Rosemary Foccacia $9.90honey ricotta, marinated olives
Fried Mozzarella $18.70Calabrian marinara, grana padana
Cavatelli $22.00italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, sugo rosa
Mussels $27.50Lemon, Garlic, Pinot Grigio Broth, Grilled Bread, & Pancetta
Chef's Board $46.20Sampling of Artisan Meats & Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Apricot Mostarda, & Marcona Almonds
Short Rib Gnocchi $27.50Braised Beef Short Rib, Ricotta Dumpling, & Horseradish Gremolata
Skewers $24.20Grilled tenderloin, salmoriglio, parmesan fries
Fritto Misto $20.90Golden Crisp Calamari, Seasonal Vegetables, & Black Pepper Aioli
Meatballs $19.80Marinara, Parmesan, Basil
Garlic Knots $16.50Garlic butter, marinara, grana padano
Arancini $20.90Risotto, black truffle, pancetta, marinara
Chilled Cucumber $15.40Yogurt, marcona almonds, limoncello basil vinaigrette

Caesar Salad $17.60Parmesan Dressing & Garlic Croutons.
Grotto Salad $16.50Italian Home-Style Marinated Tomato, Kalamata Olive, Mixed Lettuce, & Mozzarella. Gluten-Sensitive.
Kale Salad $22.00Fresh Kale, Arugula, Radicchio, Provolone Cheese, Soppressata, Pistachios, & White Balsamic Dressing
Roasted Butternut Squash $18.70Arugula, feta cheese, crispy chickpeas, red onions, pomegranate, dijon herb vinaigrette
Chopped $23.10Grilled chicken, proscuitto di parma, gorgonzola, bacon, egg, iceberg, celery, tomato, garlic dressing
Tomato Basil Soup $15.40San marzano tomatoes, basil
Lobster Bisque $17.60Cream, sherry

Pepperoni Pizza $25.30Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, & Fontina. Gluten-Sensitive.
Meatzza Pizza $28.60Pepperoni, Meatballs, Italian Sausage, & Pancetta. Gluten-Sensitive.
Chicken Bianca Pizza $26.40Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Ranch, Crispy Bacon, & Chili Honey. Gluten-Sensitive.
Margherita Pizza $24.20Roma Tomato, Mozzarella, & Basil. Gluten-Sensitive.
Wild Mushroom Pizza $24.20Cipolini Onions, Arugula, & Goat Cheese

Straw & Hay. $31.90Egg & Spinach Fettuccine, Chicken, Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Peas, & Parmesan Cream. Gluten-sensitive.
Capra $31.90Trofie Pasta, Grilled Chicken, Calabrian Crema Rosa, Mushrooms, Arugula, & Goat Cheese Crumble. Gluten-Sensitive.
Bolognese. $34.10Pappardelle, Meatballs, & Meat Sauce. Gluten-Sensitive.
Gamberoni. $34.10Grilled Shrimp, Garganelli vodka Tomato Cream Sauce.
Pescatore. $39.60Linguine, Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Crab Claws, & Herb Tomato Broth. Gluten-Sensitive.
Garganelli $28.60Pancetta, wild mushrooms, white wine cream, fried egg
Nerano $26.40Spaghetti, zucchini, pesto, grana padano
Vongole $31.90Linguine, clams, lemon, garlic, pinot grigio broth, garlic parsley crunch

Salmon. $48.40Pan-Seared, Tomato Crab Bianco, & Grappa Pea Risotto
Shrimp Piatta. $38.50Grilled asparagus, jumbo lump crab, blistered tomatoes, pinot grigio sauce
Francese $34.10Breaded Chicken, Mushrooms, Artichoke, & Spaghetti Agioli
Grouper. $42.90Crispy, Sweet Corn Risotto, Tomato Jam, Prisciutto Chips, & Bianco Sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana $26.40Traditional Preparation, Smoked Mozzarella, Garganelli Cacio E Pepe
Chicken Marsala $35.20Cremini Mushrooms, Linguini Aglio E Olio, Green Beans
Spiedini $38.50Salmon, Shrimp, Tenderloin, Seasonal Vegetable, Mushroom Risotto
Filet $60.50Calabrian Aioli, Seasonal Vegetables, Limoncello Agrodolce
Pork Milanese $31.90Arugula, Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
Beef Braciole $44.00Sunday gravy, tomato risotto, bufalo mozarella, proscuitto di parma

Mezzanotte $11.00Dark chocolate cake, rich chocolate filling, semi-sweet curls
Strawberry Cheesecake $11.00Graham cracker crust, New York style, fresh strawberries
Strawberry Cassata $11.00Almond syrup-soaked angel food cake, sweet ricotta Chantilly cream, apricot glazed strawberries
Affogato & Bomboloni $11.00Toasted marshmallow ice cream, espresso, chocolate hazelnut cremeux, graham cracker
EVOO Pineapple Upside Down Cake $11.00Warm cake, yuzu lemon curd, pretzel toffee, ricotta gelato
Tiramisu $11.00Mascarpone sabayon, espresso & kahlua, lady fingers
Pistachio Torta $13.20Pistachio sponge, strawberry rhubarb jam, pistachio cream cheese, white chocolate crumble

Pizza $13.20Cheese or Pepperoni
Kids Pasta $13.20Choice of Chicken Alfredo, Spaghetti & Meatballs or Plain Pasta
Chicken Tenders $13.20

AllergyIf you have a food allergy, please call the restaurant to speak with a Manager after placing your order.