Grotto - Houston

Name: Grotto - Houston
Address: 4715 Westheimer, Houston, TX, United States, 77027
Telephone: (713) 622-3663
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2085 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

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Private dining

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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
Website
http://www.grottorestaurants.com/
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

Location
4715 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77027
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

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2,085 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.grottorestaurants.com/
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

Gift card

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Grotto - Houston

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad

Caesar

Ravioli alla Vodka

Menu

What 2,085 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Grotto - Houston offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Grotto - Houston restaurant rated?

Does Grotto - Houston offer gift cards?

Is Grotto - Houston currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card