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Grotto - Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Grotto - Downtown Houston

4.5
4.5
1615 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Conveniently located at Avenida Houston and connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Grotto Downtown offers a rustic, chic, and vibrant dining experience in the heart of Houston—within walking distance to Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center and Discovery Green. From small and shareable plates, fresh and local salads to refreshing and dynamic Italian cuisine, Grotto’s menu also offers a selection of curated craft beers, Grappa and wine—the ideal place for any occasion whether it’s lunch, happy hour, a business meeting or dinner in the city.

Valet is available at the entrance of Grotto Downtown. Self-parking is also available at the Avenida North parking garage, directly across the street on Rusk, where we will validate up to 3 hours for free.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 658-0752
  • Website
    http://www.grottorestaurants.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Oakes
  • Catering
    Planning your next party has never been so easy or delicious! King Ranch Texas Kitchen offers online ordering for all your event catering needs. Build your order, checkout and let us take care of the rest!
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located Downtown Houston in the Convention District, Grotto is ideal for your next event. Within walking distance of Discovery Green, Minute Maid Park & Toyota Center, our Italian inspired fares offer plates for all to enjoy.
  • Private party contact
    Event Sales Manager: (713) 658-0752
  • Location
    1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Valet is available. Self-parking at Avenida North parking garage, validate up to 3 hours.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,615 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Grotto - Downtown Houston offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service." The restaurant is praised for its "wonderful atmosphere" and convenient location near the Toyota Center. The menu features standout dishes like the octopus, salmon, and Italian Manhattan. Despite occasional slow service, guests appreciate the overall "excellent" quality and value.

1,615 Reviews

  1. VALENCIA

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was good. Good experience

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  2. Sia

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food , good service , my favorite restaurant 🥰

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  3. Jamie

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grotto provided an intimate experience where the service demonstrated care. The food was delicious and the team was always willing to offer opinions or answer any questions. They played music in the background at an appropriate level to allow for a quiet yet not-too-quiet dinner.

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  4. Angel

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall setup was very nice. The meatball appetizer was outstanding, and the pasta had a nice flavor as well. I wasn’t expecting to spend as much as I did so from a pricing standpoint, it was a bit of a letdown. Otherwise, the overall experience was one to remember.

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  5. Jamie

    VIP

    West Virginia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cool and fun place and the food was excellent! Simple portions, not excessive. Eggplant Parmesan was delicious!

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  6. Renee

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything is ala carte. If you want bread you pay for it. Salad was excellent. My pasta dish was meh. Service was good. Not really authentic Italian food in my opinion.

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  7. erin

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst sommelier service. None of the wines matched the menu. Refused to put sound on for Super Bowl.

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  8. Denise

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s so loud in there, which doesn’t match the vibe of the decor and menu. It was honestly hard to enjoy my meal. We were close to the open kitchen and there was a lot of understandable noise of cooking meals, but they should consider closing that off to help with the noise issues. The music was not super loud, but just added to the overall noise level. The metal chairs on concrete floors contributed, too. I’ve been to a few locations of Grotto and this location just doesn’t give the same vibe. That being said, the food and service were great.

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  9. Joshua

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend and I just got engaged and we decided to go to Grotto and the experience was amazing. The waiters were all telling us congratulations which was thoughtful. We was even offered complimentary desert and champagne which was very nice. They made the day even more special than it already was and we really appreciate that. The food was 10/10, we got the pizza and some pasta and it was very fresh and the service was amazing and friendly. I can’t remember my servers name but he was nice. Thank you guys again for the experience.

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  10. Marc

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Oscar was fantastic! Impeccable service and the food was delicious.

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FAQs

Grotto - Downtown Houston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 658-0752.

Grotto - Downtown Houston is rated 4.5 stars by 1615 OpenTable diners.

Grotto - Downtown Houston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grotto - Downtown Houston

1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Valet is available. Self-parking at Avenida North parking garage, validate up to 3 hours.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Oakes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.grottorestaurants.com/
  • Phone number
    (713) 658-0752
  • Catering
    Planning your next party has never been so easy or delicious! King Ranch Texas Kitchen offers online ordering for all your event catering needs. Build your order, checkout and let us take care of the rest!
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located Downtown Houston in the Convention District, Grotto is ideal for your next event. Within walking distance of Discovery Green, Minute Maid Park & Toyota Center, our Italian inspired fares offer plates for all to enjoy.
  • Private party contact
    Event Sales Manager: (713) 658-0752
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