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Grotto - Houston, Houston, TX
Grotto - Houston, Houston, TX
Grotto - Houston, Houston, TX
Grotto - Houston, Houston, TX
Grotto - Houston, Houston, TX

Grotto - Houston

4.6
4.6
2085 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Inspired by classic Southern Italian cooking, Grotto offers delicious veal, chicken, seafood and house made pastas – the signature Osso Bucco is not to be missed! The breathtaking décor features spectacular hand-blown glass chandeliers, whimsical murals and custom-made polished iron scrollwork. Wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive collection of Italian and domestic selections. With our winning combination of impeccable service, superb cuisine and passion for detail, Grotto is the perfect location for Italian dining.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 622-3663
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We can host luncheons, dinner parties, cocktail receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and more. Our private rooms can accommodate parties of 10-25, 35-60 or both rooms combined for up to 100 guests. Customized menus available, call our Private Events Coordinator for more details.
  • Private party contact
    Tammy Nelson Garcia: (713) 622-3663
  • Neighborhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Cross street
    610
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,085 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

2,085 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful! Always a great experience!

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  2. MikeM

    Houston

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Edgar was our server and he was very attentive and courteous

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  3. JonathanJ

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good service and great ambience. Food kinda feels like mass produced but tastes great.

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  4. Linda

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Always one of my favorite restaurants.

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  5. KenDog

    San Antonio

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My son and I had a great father and son dinner. I came to visit him here from out of town where he is going to Optometry school. The food was delicious and the service superb.

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  6. KathieG

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    My eggplant parm was not hot and needed more sauce

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  7. TechWriter

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The seafood cannelloni was wonderful, and the service very attentive.

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  8. Rafa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    What I valued the most is the great atmosphere and service, I didn't give 5 stars to the food because it wasn't "unbelievable" and my plate was a little bit spicy but that's on me I should've warned the

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  9. pickyeater48

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Very comfortable, friendly and welcoming.

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  10. Mommajudy

    Houston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and service was impeccable as always

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  11. TerrellK

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grotto is hands down one of the best restaurants in Houston! The food is always delicious and the service top notch. Highly recommend!!

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  12. MichaelK

    Houston

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience5
    My ceaser salad( of which I asked for a small and was given and paid for a large) Had almost no taste, very little lettuce and full of chopped up croutons! My snapper scilliani had a creamy vodka sauce which was tasteless all over it!!! This has never been made with creamy vodka sauce- pretty tasteless- I put the oil and seasonings for the bread to be dipped in all over my fish!! We kept having to ask for water and we were never asked if we wanted desert or coffee- they immediately brought the “ cookies” after our meal and a check!! WE ASKED to have coffee- It was pretty poor service and the food was not so good! We have been coming here for years and years and have never had a bad meal or service and even had our 40th anniversary party here- we were truly disappointed….not rushing back :(

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  13. Pioneer

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Grotto’s experience always is as good as you can enjoy it. Grottos collects all the flavors to make your food selection outstanding. My review is based on many years visiting Grotto’s Restaurant and counting with the help of Mr Rafael who is a professional serving and recommending the best selection to make a nice food experience. Thanks Luis Leyton

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  14. GayleS

    Houston

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are always consistent. Tino and Lupita are awesome! Pizza is great!!

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  15. Bill

    Houston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The waitstaff worked hard but seemed to be short-handed. No one greeted us when we entered the restaurant and I had to hunt for someone to show us to our table, even though we had reservations.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing service and fantastic food. Went for a birthday celebration and could not have been better!

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  17. MarianN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Rafi made the night for us! He treated us like royalty and family at the same time. We are glad we went there to celebrate our anniversary.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    The food was horrible we sent back our lobster bisque and our salad! We had a business dinner and I was so embarrassed because we all had to keep sending our food and drinks back! Bartender was horrible we sent back 2 drinks

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  19. anonymous

    Houston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu dinner very much. The tuna bruschetta appetizer was a generous portion and very tasty. We had the salmon with shrimp topping and the pappardelle pasta with grilled shrimp and delicious vegetables on top. For dessert , the chocolate cake and the fruit tart were both yummy. Service from Teodoro was excellent. Highly recommended.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, great service, excellent food; my experiences have always been great…

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  21. DianaM

    Houston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    If you plan to dine on a weekend, I would definitely recommend making a reservation and pack a little patience, the food was good and served relatively timely. I would say of you are dining with a large party you won't receive their best service but the food won't disappoint.

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  22. Col71387

    Houston

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience, love seeing all the seasoned servers that have been at this location for years. It was nice seeing some fresh new faces as well. Food is always great along with the friendliness of everyone working. Always lots of hellos and smiles as you walk to your table. Highly recommend

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  23. PF234

    Austin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service! Loved our waiter. Thank you! Lovely neighborhood spot. Looking forward to the next visit.

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  24. DonS

    Houston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service as usual, and the meal was very good.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food was fine. It wasn’t bad by any means but overpriced for what it was.

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  26. FlynnsFromTexas

    Houston

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always amazing! I love that they offer Gluten free pasta and Gluten free pizza! A win-win for me

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great experience and food. Love the breads! Caesar salad was extremely flavorful with the grilled shrimp. One of the better lobster bisques I’ve had in a long time

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  28. LeslieK

    Houston

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food, service and experience was great. The Osso Buco was fantastic. Had a couple cocktails and desert and walked out very happy. We’ll be back

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  29. MThreeZeroto167

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Flawless end to end as usual! This was for my triplets birthday and everyone had a great time and the food, or course, was exceptional as usual!

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  30. FarahU

    Houston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and delicious food. The atmosphere and staff great

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  31. Disappointed

    Houston

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Not the grotto of days past — mediocre food, good service. I would not go here except in a pinch.

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  32. KimH

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service by Rafael.

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  33. ElieG

    Houston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service we had 6 kids and the waiter was wonderful

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  34. Conkie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious margarita pizza! Our server was so kind and patient as we sat for two hours catching up on life! Thank you.

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  35. htowneater

    Houston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always- good food, good service, good ambience.

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  36. Pras

    Central Texas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and great location. Good wine too. Very nice service.

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  37. ChristopherT

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was excellent all the way around. Very friendly staff and knowledgeable about their food.

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  38. KodieDPram

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service with very reasonable prices. Definitely would recommend this restaurant

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  39. StaceyL

    Houston

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We ordered the muscles, small plate, and although the sauce was good over 5 muscles were closed ( not edible) and several were empty. When we mentioned it to our waiter he just smiled. The bus staff were excellent and accommodating for other things.

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  40. Always

    Houston

    486 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    486 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was very good, seasoned well, plated, and tasty. Service was generally very good, but had some slip-ups. The appetizer that was delivered was not what I ordered, but it was quickly replaced. Also, the wine (glass) I ordered for the entre never came, and I did not say anything (we were not billed). Overall, still very good but needs some tightening up.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Grotto - Houston using the Order Online button. Grotto - Houston also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 622-3663.

Grotto - Houston is rated 4.6 stars by 2085 OpenTable diners.

Grotto - 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grotto - Houston

4715 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77027

Additional information

  • Cross street
    610
  • Neighborhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 622-3663
  • Private party facilities
    We can host luncheons, dinner parties, cocktail receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and more. Our private rooms can accommodate parties of 10-25, 35-60 or both rooms combined for up to 100 guests. Customized menus available, call our Private Events Coordinator for more details.
  • Private party contact
    Tammy Nelson Garcia: (713) 622-3663
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