Galveston, TX
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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
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Italian Fried Artichokes
Marinara
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Meatballs
Homemade with marinara
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Calamari Toto
Marinara
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Bruschetta
Grilled Tuscan bread, ricotta cheese, tomato marmalade, fennel pollen
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Mozzarella in Padella
Mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, basil
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Shrimp Scampi Grotto
Lightly-breaded jumbo shrimp, savory beurre blanc
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Antipasti
Cured Italian meats, imported cheeses & marinated vegetables
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Colossal Blue Crab Fingers (Seasonal)
Panko breaded, marinara diablo & bianco sauces
Soups
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Tomato Basil
San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil
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Pasta Fagioli Soup
Ground beef, cannellini & kidney beans, fresh herbs, ditalini pasta
Salads
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Grotto
Italian home-style salad
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Tomato Caprese
Sliced tomatoes & fresh homemade Mozzarella
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Caesar
Parmigiano-Reggiano & garlic croutons
Chicken
Shrimp
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Pear Garden Salad
Sangria tomatoes, cucumber, spring mix, Bocconcini Mozzarella, creamy Italian vinaigrette
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Grilled Shrimp & Arugula Salad
Tomato marmalade, evoo, garlic, parmesan
Pasta
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Paglia e Fieno con Pollo
Egg & spinach fettucine, chicken, prosciutto, peas, mushrooms & Alfredo
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Ravioli alla Vodka
Four-cheese ravioli, sugo rosa, vodka
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Ravioli Bolognese
Four-cheese ravioli, homemade meat sauce, marinara
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Shrimp & Crab Capellini
Jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump crab, capellini, bianco sauce
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Linguine Pescatore
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, white wine tomato sauce
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Spaghetti Bolognese
Homemade meat sauce, marinara
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Trio Tomato Pappardelle
Cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, oven roasted tomatoes, Bocconcini Mozzarella, basil pesto cream sauce
Chicken
Shrimp
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Lobster Spaghetti
Maine lobster, grape tomato, brandy, rich tomato cream
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Lasagne al Forno
Meat sauce, Mozzarella & ricotta
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Braised Pork Ragu & Pappardelle
Braised pork & Italian sausage, sweet red bell peppers, onions, over pappardelle pasta
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Seafood Risotto Nero
Squid ink, scallop, shrimp, calamari
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Short Rib Cavatappi
Slow braised short rib, marinara, fresh basil
Entrées
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Cioppino
Italian seafood stew with fresh Gulf snapper, jumbo lump crab, shrimp, mussels, clams & calamari
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Snapper Romano
Parmesan-crusted Gulf snapper, jumbo lump crab, penne all’Amatriciana
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Salmon Brioso
Baby tomatoes, crabmeat, bianco, shrimp & asparagus risotto
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Chicken Luis
Parmesan-crusted scaloppine, mushrooms, artichokes, fettucine Alfredo, lemon
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Vic & Anthony’s Signature Crab Cake
Jumbo lump crabmeat, capellini Bianco, asparagus spears
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Veal San Luis
Parmesan-crusted scaloppine, mushrooms, fettuccine Alfredo, lemon
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Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal scaloppine, marinara & melted Mozzarella
Veal
Chicken
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Truffled Branzino
Seared branzino, jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump crab, vegetable ragout, truffle pomorola, black truffle, bianco sauce
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Simple Snapper
Pan seared, jumbo lump crab, broccolini, baby heirloom tomato, bianco sauce
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Filet Mignon
Wild mushroom risotto, seared jumbo asparagus
Pizza
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Margherita
Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, basil
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“Meatzza”
Our Signature Pizza - pepperoni, homemade meatballs, Italian sausage & prosciutto, ground beef
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Italian Garden
Pesto, artichokes, red bell peppers, red onions, Roma tomatoes & Kalamata olives, goat cheese
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Pepperoni
San Marzano tomato purée & Mozzarella
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The Primo
Pepperoni, meatballs, ground beef, Italian sausage, prosciutto, red bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms & artichokes
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Chicken Bianca
grilled chicken, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey
Salads
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Grotto
Italian home-style salad
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Tomato Caprese
Sliced tomatoes & fresh homemade Mozzarella
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Caesar
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pasta
Substitute for Zoodles | $2-
Penne Pescatore
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, white wine tomato sauce
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Penne Pollo e Rucola
Chicken, peppers, oven-dried tomatoes, broccolini, arugula & crispy artichokes
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Penne Bolognese
Homemade meat sauce, marinara
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Trio Tomato Penne
Cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, oven-roasted tomatoes, Bocconicini Mozzarella, basil pesto cream sauce
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Substitute for Zoodles
Entrée
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Cioppino
Italian seafood stew with fresh Gulf snapper, jumbo lump crab, shrimp, mussels, clams & calamari
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Pollo Milanese
Grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, fennel, pear tomatoes, Parmesan, balsamic glaze, sherry-thyme vinaigrette
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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.
Happy Hour
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MONDAY - FRIDAY • 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Piccoli Piatti $7
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Calamari Toto
Marinara
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Bruschetta
Grilled Tuscan bread, ricotta cheese, tomato marmalade, fennel pollen
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Italian Fried Artichokes
Marinara
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Meatballs
Homemade with marinara
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Mozzarella in Padella
Mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, basil
Pizza $10
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Margherita
Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, basil
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Pepperoni
San Marzano tomato purée & Mozzarella
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Chicken Bianca
Grilled chicken, parmesan ranch, crispy bacon, chili honey
Grotto's Famous Peach Bellini $5
Draft Birra $4
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Seasonal Offerings
Bottled Birra $5
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Budweiser
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Coors Light
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Shiner Bock
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Michelob Ultra
Vino $7
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Chardonnay
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Merlot
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Chianti
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Pinot Grigio
Signature Sangrias $8
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Red
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White
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Rosé
Pizza To-Go
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Available for Pick Up or Delivery
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4:00PM - 9:00PM
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Margherita
Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, basil
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Roasted Herb Chicken
Caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, Mozzarella, goat cheese
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“Meatzza”
Our Signature Pizza - pepperoni, homemade meatballs, Italian sausage & prosciutto, ground beef
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Italian Garden
Pesto, artichokes, red bell peppers, red onions, Roma tomatoes & Kalamata olives, goat cheese
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Pepperoni
San Marzano tomato purée & Mozzarella
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The Primo
Pepperoni, meatballs, ground beef, Italian sausage, prosciutto, red bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms & artichokes