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Grotto - Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Grotto - Downtown Houston

4.5
4.5
1638 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 60 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,638 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Grotto in Downtown Houston offers a vibrant dining experience with "some of the best Italian food in the city." Its "intimate ambiance" and "superb cocktails" enhance the experience. Though service can be slow during busy times, the "delicious food" and "friendly staff" make it a worthwhile visit, especially for events nearby.
1,638 Reviews

  1. Ellen VIP

    Houston45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ingrid provided outstanding service. Went above and beyond to accommodate all our requests. Cheers to Ingrid!

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  2. MichaelK

    Houston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upscale $$$ but well worth it…great food and service!

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    Houston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was terrible. Took hour to get food. We didn’t receive half of the drinks ordered. They ran out of food so had to change our order for two people twice. Dessert took another 30 to 40 minutes

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  4. Ray

    Dallas24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This really is some of the BEST food I've ever had in Houston. We've been there several times and will be back

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    Corpus Christi1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Half of our food order took over an hour to get. And it was just a Cesar salad

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  6. MariaP

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our food was cold and we waited an hour to get our order, one of the plates wasn’t what we ordered and my husband had to wait another 25 mins to get his plate

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    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and fast service. First time there and was very busy. Staff moved people quickly, gently and thoughtfully. I highly recommend.

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  8. Susan

    Phoenix15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place if you are attending at event at the convention center as it’s attached. They were very understaffed and we had to wait a long time for our food. The pizza came out cold but we had waited so long that we didn’t send it back. The poor waitress was exhausted and we felt very bad for her. Overall the food was tasty and it was convenient.

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  9. AKing

    Orlando11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food portions are very small for the price, but the food was delicious. Service was very slow at the pizza bar and I had to flag down the waitress several times.

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  10. AshleyD

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was nice and expected more when walking in but the service was abnormally slow and the waiter messed up our order.

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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 1638 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 60 times today
Google Map for Grotto - Downtown Houston

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

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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