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    • Hours & Location

    5222 Seawall Blvd,
    Galveston, TX 77551
    (409) 740-8605

    SUN - THU: 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    FRI - SAT: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Happy Hour | Mon - Fri: 4 PM - 6:30 PM

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    For a distinctive dining experience, reserve a table at Grotto. Inspired by an Old Country trattoria ambiance & classic Italian cooking, Grotto delivers a savory menu brimming with timeless recipes. From house made pastas to “Old World” signature dishes such as Pollo Francese, Trio Tomato Pappardelle and Snapper Siciliano, Grotto’s food and breath-taking views make the perfect restaurant in Galveston for Italian dining. No meal would be complete without Grotto’s famous Peach Bellini or a bottle of Italian or domestic wine. Wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive collection. With our winning combination of impeccable service, superb cuisine and passion for detail, it is no wonder it is the island’s best kept secret.

    Voted Best Hotel Restaurant 
    Best of the Island Awards 2022 - Galveston.com

     

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    Piccoli Piatti

    • Italian Fried Artichokes

      Marinara

    • Meatballs

      Homemade with marinara

    • Calamari Toto

      Marinara

    • Bruschetta

      Grilled Tuscan bread, ricotta cheese, tomato marmalade, fennel pollen

    • Mozzarella in Padella

      Mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, basil

    • Shrimp Scampi Grotto

      Lightly-breaded jumbo shrimp, savory beurre blanc

    • Antipasti

      Cured Italian meats, imported cheeses & marinated vegetables

    • Carpaccio di Speck

      Speck Ham, arugula, baby heirloom tomato, radish, lemon vinaigrette

    Soups

    • Tomato Basil

      San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil

    Salads

    • Grotto

      Italian home-style salad

    • Tomato Caprese

      Sliced tomatoes & fresh homemade Mozzarella

    • Caesar

      Parmigiano-Reggiano & garlic croutons

      Chicken

      Shrimp

    • Pear Garden Salad

      Sangria tomatoes, cucumber, spring mix, Bocconcini Mozzarella, creamy Italian vinaigrette

    • Pollo Milanese

      Breaded chicken breast, mixed greens, fennel, pear tomatoes, Parmesan, balsamic glaze, sherry-thyme vinaigrette

    Pasta

    • Paglia e Fieno con Pollo

      Egg & spinach fettucine, chicken, prosciutto, peas, mushrooms & Alfredo

    • Ravioli alla Vodka

      Four-cheese ravioli, sugo rosa, vodka

    • Ravioli Bolognese

      Four-cheese ravioli, homemade meat sauce, marinara

    • Bolo Rosa

      Bucatini or rigatoni pasta, Bolognese, suga rosa sauce (substitute ravioli pasta $2)

    • Shrimp & Crab Capellini

      Jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump crab, capellini, bianco sauce

    • Linguine Pescatore

      Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, white wine tomato sauce

    • Shrimp Penne al Limone

      Jumbo shrimp, asparagus, garlic, citrus wine sauce

    • Spaghetti Bolognese

      Homemade meat sauce, marinara

    • Trio Tomato Pappardelle

      Cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, oven roasted tomatoes, Bocconcini Mozzarella, basil pesto cream sauce

      Chicken

      Shrimp

    • Lasagne al Forno

      Meat sauce, Mozzarella & ricotta

    • Braised Pork Ragu & Pappardelle

      Braised pork & Italian sausage, sweet red bell peppers, onions, over pappardelle pasta

    • Beyond Bolognese

      Plant based meat ragout, marinara, bucatini

    Entrées

    • Cioppino

      Italian seafood stew with fresh Gulf snapper, jumbo lump crab, shrimp, mussels, clams & calamari

    • Shrimp Luis

      Jumbo pan fried shrimp, fresh buffalo mozzarella, penne sugo rosa, pomorolla sauce

    • Snapper Romano

      Parmesan-crusted Gulf snapper, jumbo lump crab, penne all’Amatriciana

    • Snapper Siciliano

      Capellini-crusted, jumbo lump crab, Roma tomatoes & shrimp sauce

    • Salmon Brioso

      Baby tomatoes, crabmeat, bianco, shrimp & asparagus risotto

    • Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi

      Blistered heirloom tomatoes, baby portabella mushrooms, crumbled Italian sausage, shaved Parmesan, basil Marsala cream

    • Chicken Luis

      Parmesan-crusted scaloppine, mushrooms, artichokes, fettucine Alfredo, lemon

    • Vic & Anthony’s Signature Crab Cake

      Jumbo lump crabmeat, capellini Bianco, asparagus spears

    • Veal San Luis

      Parmesan-crusted scaloppine, mushrooms, fettuccine Alfredo, lemon

    • Veal Parmigiana

      Breaded veal scaloppine, marinara & melted Mozzarella

      Veal

      Chicken

    • Filet Mignon

      Wild mushroom risotto, seared jumbo asparagus

    Pizza

    • Margherita

      Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, basil

    • “Meatzza”

      Our Signature Pizza - pepperoni, homemade meatballs, Italian sausage & prosciutto, ground beef

    • Italian Garden

      Pesto, artichokes, red bell peppers, red onions, Roma tomatoes & Kalamata olives, goat cheese

    • Pepperoni

      San Marzano tomato purée & Mozzarella

    • The Primo

      Pepperoni, meatballs, ground beef, Italian sausage, prosciutto, red bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms & artichokes

    • Chicken Bianca

      grilled chicken, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey

    Salads

    • Grotto

      Italian home-style salad

    • Tomato Caprese

      Sliced tomatoes & fresh homemade Mozzarella

    • Caesar

      Parmigiano-Reggiano

    Pasta

    Substitute for Zoodles | $2

    • Penne Pescatore

      Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, white wine tomato sauce

    • Penne Pollo e Rucola

      Chicken, peppers, oven-dried tomatoes, broccolini, arugula & crispy artichokes

    • Penne Bolognese

      Homemade meat sauce, marinara

    • Trio Tomato Penne

      Cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, oven-roasted tomatoes, Bocconicini Mozzarella, basil pesto cream sauce

    • Substitute for Zoodles

    Entrée

    • Cioppino

      Italian seafood stew with fresh Gulf snapper, jumbo lump crab, shrimp, mussels, clams & calamari

    • Pollo Milanese

      Grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, fennel, pear tomatoes, Parmesan, balsamic glaze, sherry-thyme vinaigrette

    • Grilled Snapper Siciliano

      Jumbo lump crab, Roma tomatoes & gluten sensitive bianco sauce

    These items are offered as a guideline for people who require a gluten-restricted diet. However, they are based upon information provided by our suppliers, which may change. Therefore, if you or any person in your party has gluten sensitivities, notify a manager before ordering, as our kitchen is not gluten-free.*These items are served raw, undercooked, or cooked according to your specifications. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical condition.

    Pizza To-Go

    • Available for Pick Up or Delivery

    • 4:00PM - 9:00PM

    • Margherita

      Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, basil

    • Roasted Herb Chicken

      Caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, Mozzarella, goat cheese

    • “Meatzza”

      Our Signature Pizza - pepperoni, homemade meatballs, Italian sausage & prosciutto, ground beef

    • Italian Garden

      Pesto, artichokes, red bell peppers, red onions, Roma tomatoes & Kalamata olives, goat cheese

    • Pepperoni

      San Marzano tomato purée & Mozzarella

    • The Primo

      Pepperoni, meatballs, ground beef, Italian sausage, prosciutto, red bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms & artichokes

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