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Grotta Azzurra, New York, NY

Grotta Azzurra

3.8
3.8
535 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
177 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Founded in 1908 by the Davino family Grotta Azzurra was named for the blue grotto on the isle of Capri and designed to evoke the beauty of one of the worlds most famous caves in the world, intensified.

Enrico Caruso feasted here after performances, and Sinatra called it his one and only favorite Italian restaurant, making it the site of many a “Rat Pack” evening.

Shuttered for six years, Grotta Azzurra has now been stunningly renovated and rebirthed by a descendant renaissance for dining in Little Italy, with multi-talented chef Frank Castellana recreating the finest in Italian Cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Daily: 8:30am - 11:30am; Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm. (last seating for dinner at 10.00pm) Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 12:00am (last seating for dinner at 10.30pm) Christmas Eve: 8.30am - 10.00pm Christmas Day: CLOSED January 1st: 11am-11pm San Gennaro Feast hours are different.
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please inquire for details. contact@bluegrotta.com or go to our website www.bluegrotta.com and please fill up the form.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to plan your special event or private function in our restaurant or wine cellar. We will cater to your event planning needs whether it's a corporate lunch, dinner, holiday party, wedding rehearsal, bridal or baby shower. Our Wine Cellar Room can accommodate 65 seated or 90 standing.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Broome Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Parking lot is located next to the Restaurant on Broome street
  • Public transit
    6 train to Spring Street, N train to Prince Street, D & B trains to Grand Street, Q, N, R, W, 6 & J trains to Canal Street, F, D, B, N, R & 6 trains to B'way Lafayette.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 535 people are saying

Grotta Azzurra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 0.9Value

NoiseModerate

535 Reviews
  1. Tampainvestigator

    Tampa20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little Italy classic spot. Wonderful food and great ambience. Homemade pasta has been the specialty here for over 100 years. A real treat.

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  2. drew

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Lobster Fra Diavelo was out of this world!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Sharon24 VIP

    Philadelphia71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My favorite restaurant in little Italy. Service excellent and food delicious

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  4. KellyG

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in town for a school theater trip. The food was great and reasonably priced. Nice local meal :)

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  5. Sharon24 VIP

    Philadelphia71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everytime we visit New York city we go to Little Italy and eat at Grotto Azzura, fantastic food and waiter very attentive.

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  6. MaryV

    Baltimore9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday celebration

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  7. BarbaraB VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was very attentive. The food was good and we were seated right on time. What more could you ask for ? I would go back again and again.

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  8. RyanK

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! We had eggplant parmesan which was so light and melted in your mouth. We also tried the pizzas which were out of this world! Small eating area but cozy! Would recommend to everyone!

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  9. VicG

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My boyfriend and I were celebrating Valentines Day a week late bc we work so much. When we arrived we were sat in a cozy corner that was lit by candlelight. Unfortunately, a large group was sat before us in the middle of the dining room who were extremely loud, crude and drunk. I mentioned this to the matradee and our date night was moved in another quiet room. The food & wine were outstanding and the service was attentive and kind. Our server even took me & my boyfriend downstairs to see where Frank Sinatra and other celebs have been served in the past. Overall, our experience was lovely. I highly recommend Grotta Azzura. I will definitely be back!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  10. KimberlyT

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible! we didn't even eat here because even though we had a confirmed 10 pm reservation, their website said they closed at 11 and we arrived at 950, we were rudely told they were closed.

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FAQs

Grotta Azzurra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 925-8775.

Grotta Azzurra is rated 3.8 stars by 535 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Grotta Azzurra

177 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broome Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Daily: 8:30am - 11:30am; Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm. (last seating for dinner at 10.00pm) Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 12:00am (last seating for dinner at 10.30pm) Christmas Eve: 8.30am - 10.00pm Christmas Day: CLOSED January 1st: 11am-11pm San Gennaro Feast hours are different.
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Parking lot is located next to the Restaurant on Broome street
  • Public transit
    6 train to Spring Street, N train to Prince Street, D & B trains to Grand Street, Q, N, R, W, 6 & J trains to Canal Street, F, D, B, N, R & 6 trains to B'way Lafayette.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please inquire for details. contact@bluegrotta.com or go to our website www.bluegrotta.com and please fill up the form.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to plan your special event or private function in our restaurant or wine cellar. We will cater to your event planning needs whether it's a corporate lunch, dinner, holiday party, wedding rehearsal, bridal or baby shower. Our Wine Cellar Room can accommodate 65 seated or 90 standing.
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