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Grotto, Thunder Bay, ON

Grotto

4.5
4.5
161 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Located in downtown Port Arthur, we combine time-honoured recipes with a modern flair.
Set in an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere.

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, sharing an intimate date night or hosting a corporate event we will provide you with impeccable service, an incredible thoughtfully prepared meal & a wide selection of fine wines.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (807) 767-3537
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 161 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Good for special occasions

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Overall

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Food

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Service

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Ambience

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Value

  • Thunder Bay

    Good for business meals

  • Thunder Bay

    Good for groups

  • Thunder Bay

    Healthy

  • Thunder Bay

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Thunder Bay

    Good for special occasions

  • Thunder Bay

    Lively

  • Thunder Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Grotto offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely delicious food" and exceptional service. Guests appreciate the "fantastic authentic Italian food" and diverse menu options, including half-price wine nights. The elegant venue is perfect for special occasions, and the friendly staff, like Marcus and Nick, enhance the visit. A must-visit for food lovers!

161 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tomato’s in the Caprese were Mealy and cut in thick oblong/non - uniform shapes. Ravioli was tepid and tasteless. Meatballs were dry. Not tender/succulent. Risotto was bland. Needed more salt and sharper more pungent cheese. Cannoli comes deconstructed. Also bland. Tiramisu was decent aside from the aggressive amount of raw cacao powder atop that triggered a choking/coughing reaction with each and every bite.

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  2. John

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Grotto never disappoints. My wife’s birthday was the most recent occasion that led us there and the food was near perfect. Every aspect of the meal from start to finish was top notch. It’s just the right amount of everything you want or need in a restaurant.

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  3. Anna

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ella was an amazing server. Restaurant wasn’t overly full but she was on point with her customer service. Very pleasant.

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  4. Derek

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marcus and Grotto staff were amazing and we enjoyed our experience!!

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  5. DonnaP

    VIP

    Manitoba

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from Anna.food and presentation was wonderful.Wednesday is 1/2 price wine and we were entertained at our table by a local magician ..it was a pleasure to dine there.

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  6. Iya

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service but the food was what what we expected.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    my family and I always enjoy our experience at Grotto. Great food and lovely service.

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  8. Charmaine

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the eggplant, shrimp arribiata, chicken Parmigiano and creme brulé for dessert. Everything was delicious! We will go back :)

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on Wednesdays had a bottle of wine for 28 dollars I hade the short rib pasta sauce a little runny but tasted amazing my partner had the chicken Parmesan is not a risotto fan they had no problem substituting for a pasta side was very with meal staff was amazing very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu will definitely be back

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  10. Jen

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the half price wine night and the added entertainment with McKinley the magician was an added touch! He is good!

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FAQs

Grotto is rated 4.5 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Grotto

28 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4K9

Additional information

  • Area
    Thunder Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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