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Grotto - Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Grotto - Downtown Houston

4.5 (1662)
$30 and under
Italian
1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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.

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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,662 people are saying

Grotto - Downtown Houston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grotto in Downtown Houston offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Highlights include delicious pasta dishes, delectable desserts, and a warm atmosphere. Conveniently located near the convention center, it's perfect for pre-event meals. Despite some service inconsistencies, the "intimate ambiance" and "attentive staff" make it a popular choice.
1,661 Reviews
  1. Timothy VIP

    New Orleans48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location to hit before an Astros game. Our service staff was great. I think most of the food we ordered was good. I didn't love the eggplant parm. For my taste, it needed to be more saucy. It was kind of a slab of eggplant covered in cheese and a little sauce. I did taste some of the other dishes my party ordered and they were much better.

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  2. Michaela

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great food, great service! Celebrated my 40th birthday there and was fantastic!

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  3. Erik

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a delicious pasta pescara. Also the deserts were nice especially the creme brulee. Service was very good.

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  4. Dax VIP

    Phoenix15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow service this visit, food just average, not what previously experienced.

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  5. Sandy VIP

    Houston113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service tonight! Thank you Grotto! Can’t wait to come back for another visit!

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  6. Lolo

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as Always, we love the meatballs started, the seafood pasta and the pizza, everything is great

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  7. Lindsey VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service is horrible here-been here several times and same bad experience

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  8. Terrul VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks, Great Experience on a Houston Rockets Game Night

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  9. Nick

    Des Moines3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a business dinner here and the food was great. Was a little loud. Good value.

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  10. Christopher VIP

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great time before a show. The cucumber appetizer was yummy!

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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 1662 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Grotto - Downtown Houston

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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