Downtown Houston, TX
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1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A,
Houston, TX 77010
(713) 658-0752
SUN: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MON - WED: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
THU - FRI: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
SAT: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Happy Hour MON - FRI: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Holiday Hours
Thu, Nov 28, 2024: ClosedTue, Dec 24, 2024: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, Dec 25, 2024: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue, Dec 31, 2024: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, Jan 1, 2025: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Additional Info
Conveniently located at Avenida Houston and connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Grotto Downtown offers a chic, vibrant dining experience in the heart of Houston--within walking distance to Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center and Discovery Green. Unlike any other Grotto, Downtown offers a new look with a rustic, warehouse style interior and exposed brick. 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.
Menus
Bruschetta
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Tomato
roma tomato, fennel basil, house made ricotta tomato marmalade
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Chef's
daily curated selection from our chef
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Tuna
big eye tuna, aglio e olio, basil, pickled cipollini onions
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Bruschetta Trio
an assortment of all three
Small Plates
(Gluten Sensitive Pasta Available Upon Request)-
Rosemary Foccacia
honey ricotta, marinated olives
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Fried Mozzarella
fra diavolo, grana padano
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Meatballs
marinara, parmesan, basil
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Arancini
risotto, fra diavolo, black truffle, pancetta
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Carciofi
crispy long stem artichokes, garlic vinaigrette
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Mussels
lemon, garlic, pinot grigio broth, grilled bread, pancetta
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Chef's Board
Sampling of artisan meats & cheese, pickled vegetables, apricot mostarda & marcona almonds
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Garganelli
pancetta, wild mushrooms, white wine cream, fried egg
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Short Rib Gnocchi
braised beef short rib, ricotta dumpling, horseradish gremolata
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Skewers
grilled tenderloin, salmoriglio, parmesan fries
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Cavatelli
italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, sugo rosa
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Fritto Misto
golden crisp calamari, seasonal vegetables, black pepper aioli
Soups & Salads
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Tomato Basil Soup
san marzano tomatoes, basil
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Lobster Bisque
cream, sherry
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Caesar
caesar dressing, garlic croutons
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Grotto
italian homestyle marinated tomato, kalamata olive, mixed lettuce, provolone
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Roasted Cauliflower
white beans, apples, grapes, tomato limoncello vinaigrette
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Kale
fresh kale, arugula, radicchio, provolone cheese, soppressata, pistachios, white balsamic dressing
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Chopped
grilled chicken, prosciutto di parma, gorgonzola, bacon, egg, iceberg, celery, tomato, garlic dressing
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Add
shrimp
salmon
chicken
Pizzas
Gluten Sensitive Cauliflower Dough Available Upon Request-
Margherita
roma tomato, mozzarella, basil
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“Meatzza”
pepperoni, meatballs, italian sausage, pancetta
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Pork & Peppers
Calabrian peppers, pepperoncini, pork belly crumbs, calabrese salami
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Chicken Bianca
grilled chicken, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey
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Pepperoni
tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina
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Wild Mushroom
cipolini onions, arugula, goat cheese
Pasta
Gluten Sensitive Pasta Available Upon Request-
Pasta Verdura
zucchini ribbon pasta, roasted vegetables, EVOO, garlic
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Gamberoni
grilled shrimp, garganelli, vodka tomato cream sauce
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Bolognese
pappardelle, meatballs, meat sauce
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Capra
trofie pasta, grilled chicken, calabrian crema rosa, mushrooms, arugula, goat cheese crumble
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Straw & Hay
egg & spinach fettuccine, chicken, prosciutto di parma, mushrooms, peas, parmesan cream
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Pescatore
linguine, shrimp, calamari, mussels, crab claws, clams, herb tomato broth
Entrées
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Salmon
pan seared, tomato crab bianco, grappa pea risotto
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Snapper
brown butter, jumbo lump crab, green beans, marcona almonds
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Shrimp Piatta
grilled asparagus, jumbo lump crab, blistered tomatoes, pinot grigio sauce
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Grouper
crispy, sweet corn risotto, tomato jam, prosciutto di parma chips, bianco sauce
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Filet
Calabrian aioli, seasonal vegetables, limoncello agrodolce
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Chicken Marsala
Marsala butter, cremini mushrooms, linguini aglio e olio, green beans
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Francese
breaded chicken , mushrooms, artichoke, spaghetti aglio e olio
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Eggplant Parmigiana
Traditional Preparation, smoked mozzarella, garganelli cacio e pepe
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Spiedini
salmon, shrimp, tenderloin, seasonal vegetable, mushroom risotto
Desserts
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Mezzanotte
Dark chocolate cake, rich chocolate filling, semi-sweet curls
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Strawberry Cassata
Almond syrup-soaked angel food cake, sweet ricotta Chantilly cream, apricot glazed strawberries
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Strawberry Cheesecake
Graham cracker crust, New York style, fresh strawberries
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Homemade Bundt Cake
Warm cake, passionfruit chocolate glaze, caramelized milk gelato, citrus segments
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Salted Caramel Crème Brulee
Caramel popcorn, chocolate truffle, seasonal berries
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Key Lime Pie
Graham cracker crust, mango whipped cream, blueberry-limoncello glaze
Petit Dolce
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Dulce Trio
TIRAMISU
“JAR” LATO
KEY LIME PIE
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“Jar” Lato Trio
Vanilla, Chocolate, Chef’s Feature
Cocktails
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Grotto's Famous Peach Bellini
Our Signature Peach Bellini
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Red Headed Mule
Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka (TX), Domaine de Canton Liqueur, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
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Pompelmo Martini
Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka (TX), lemon juice, Combier Pamplemousse Rosé, Fee Brothers Grapefruit Bitters
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Italian Manhattan
Jim Beam Bourbon, Tuaca Vanilla Citrus Liqueur, DeKuyper Amaretto, cherry
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Signature G & T
Malfy ‘Con Limone’ Gin, lemon, lime, mint, raspberries, Fever-Tree Tonic
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Italian Margarita
Disaronno Originale, Espolon Reposado Tequila, DeKuyper Triple Sec, house sour mix, sugared rim
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Orbit's Cosmo
Ketel One Oranje Vodka, DeKuyper Triple Sec, cranberry & orange juices
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Pineapple Basilico
Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil Vodka, Monin Pineapple Purée, lime juice, club soda
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Tuscan Sangria
Cecchi Chianti, Tuaca Vanilla Citrus Liqueur, Punt e Mes Vermouth, housemade limoncello, orange juice, lime juice
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Tramonto
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, sparkling wine, fresh lemon juice, club soda, grenadine
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Smoked Blueberry
Bulleit Bourbon, Tuaca, fresh lemon juice, smoked blueberry syrup
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Italian Iced Tea
Campari, Tuaca, Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, sweet & sour
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Cucumber Limoncello
Malfy Gin, Genepy, DeKuyper Peach Schnapps, fresh lemon juice, house made limoncello
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The Day Drinker
Tres Agave Añejo Tequila, agave nectar, cocoa bitters
White Wine by the Glass
6oz 9oz BTL-
Chardonnay ~ Hess 'Select'
Monterey
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Chardonnay ~ Meiomi
Sonoma Coast
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Chardonnay ~ Rodney Strong 'Chalk Hilll'
Chalk Hill
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Pinot Grigio ~ Santa Cristina
Italy
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Riesling ~ Pierre Sparr
Alsace
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Rosé ~ Famille Perrin Reserve
Côtes du Rhône
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Sauvignon Blanc ~ Alta Luna
Trentino
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Sauvignon Blanc ~ Emmolo
Napa
Sparkling Wine by the Glass
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Champagne ~ Nicolas Feuillatte (187 ml)
Épernay
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Franciacorta ~ La Montina Brut
Lombardy
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Moscato D’asti ~ Paolo Saracco
Piedmont
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Prosecco ~ Giuliana
Veneto
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Sparkling Rosé ~ Gratien & Meyer Brut
Loire Valley
Red Wine by the Glass
6oz 9oz BTL-
Barolo ~ Criterion 2017
Piedmont
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Cabernet ~ 815 by Joel Gott
California
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Cabernet ~ Decoy by Duckhorn
Sonoma
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Chianti Classico ~ Dievole 2019
Tuscany
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Chianti Reserva ~ Donna Laura ‘Alteo’
Tuscany
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Malbec ~ Pascual Toso Estate
Mendoza
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Merlot ~ Francis Copp ola 'Diamond Collection'
Sonoma
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Merlot ~ Sterling Vineyards
Napa
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Pinot Noir ~ Bottega Vinaia
Trentino
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Pinot Noir ~ J. Lohr 'Falcon's Perch'
Monterey
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Pinot Noir ~ Sea Sun
California
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Red Blend ~ Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool
Suisun Valley
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Red Blend ~ Hedges Family Estate 'CMS'
Washington
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Rosso di Montalcino ~ Banfi
Tuscany
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Sangiovese ~ La Mozza 'I Perazzi'
Tuscany
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Super Tuscan ~ Fabio Motta “Pieve” 2020
Tuscany
Beer - Draft
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8th Wonder 'Cougar Paw' Red Amber Ale ~ Houston
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Altstadt Pils ~ Fredericksberg
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Karbach Brewing 'Hopadillo' ~ Houston
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Karbach Brewing Clutch City Lager ~ Houston
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Peroni ~ Italy
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Stella Artois ~ Belgium
Beer - Texas
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8th Wonder ‘Dome Faux’m’ Cream Ale ~ Houston
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Karbach Brewing 'Seasonal Selection' (Ask Server) ~ Houston
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Lone Pint ‘Yellow Rose’ IPA (16.9 Oz Bottle) ~ Magnolia
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Saint Arnold Amber Ale ~ Houston
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Saint Arnold ‘Seasonal Selection’ (Ask Server) ~ Houston
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Shiner Bock ~ Shiner
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Southern Star ‘Bombshell Blonde’ Blonde Ale ~ Conroe
Beer - Domestic
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Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider ~ Ohio
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Bud Light ~ USA
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Blue Moon Belgian White ~ Colorado
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Coors Light ~ USA
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Michelob Ultra ~ USA
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Miller Lite ~ USA
Beer - Import
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Birrificio Le Baladin ‘Issac’ Biere Blanche (11.2 oz) ~ Italy
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Corona Extra ~ Mexico
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Modelo Especial ~ Mexico
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Peroni ~ Italy
Happy Hour
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MONDAY - FRIDAY • 3:00PM - 7:00PM
BAR & PATIO AREA ONLY
Draft Beer 5
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Peroni
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Karbach 'Clutch City Lager'
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Altstadt Pils ~ Fredericksberg
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8th Wonder ‘Cougar Paw’ Red Amber Ale
Wine 7
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Pinot Grigio
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Chardonnay
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Merlot
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Chianti
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Signature Cocktails 9
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Italian Manhattan
Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey, Tuaca Originale Italiano, Dekuyper Amaretto, Cherry
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Tuscan Sangria
Cecchi Chianti, Tuaca Originale Italiano, Punt E Mes Vermouth, Housemade Limoncello, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
Make it a Carafe $20
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Pompelmo Martini
Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka (Tx), Lemon Juice, Combier Pamplemousse Rosé, Fee Brothers Grapefruit Bitters
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Orbit’s Cosmo
Ketel One Oranje Vodka, Dekuyper Triple Sec, Cranberry & Orange Juices
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Grotto’s Famous Peach Bellini 6
Our Signature Peach Bellini