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Grotto - Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Grotto - Downtown Houston

4.5 (1655)
$30 and under
Italian
1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,655 people are saying

Grotto - Downtown Houston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grotto in Downtown Houston is praised for its "excellent food at a reasonable price" and attentive service. With a warm atmosphere, it's perfect for both casual and special occasions. Guests love the "superb cocktails" and gluten-free options. While it can be "very loud," the overall dining experience remains delightful and memorable.

1,655 Reviews

  1. Lindsey VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service is horrible here-been here several times and same bad experience

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  2. Terrul VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks, Great Experience on a Houston Rockets Game Night

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  3. Nick

    Des Moines3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a business dinner here and the food was great. Was a little loud. Good value.

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  4. Christopher VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great time before a show. The cucumber appetizer was yummy!

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  5. Christophe VIP

    Seattle74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great appetizers and entrees. Attentive service. Will go again.

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  6. Ray

    Dallas25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been there several times and always enjoyed ourselves. The food is some of the best I've had in Houston. Service is great.

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  7. April VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible experience.I will never go to this establishment again.

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  8. Patricia VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess was not very pleasant. We had a reservation and were told that we had to wait for the table to be cleaned. We had to wait about 30 minutes to finally be seated. There was an empty table for four poodle empty and ready the entire time we waited.

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  9. Tracy

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food at a reasonable price. Gluten free options and a wide selection of items to choose from.

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  10. SAW92 VIP

    Houston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was really good. Food overall was good. However, shrimp were way over cooked. Also, very noisy. It was almost impossible to hear the other members of our party.

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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 1655 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 PM
Booked 25 times today
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1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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