Grotto - Downtown Houston

4.4

1604 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
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.

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Private dining

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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
(713) 658-0752
Website
http://www.grottorestaurants.com/
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

Location
1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010
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 1,604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grotto - Downtown Houston is celebrated for its "great food" and "attentive service." Ideal for pre-event dining at nearby venues like Toyota Center, it offers "delicious" pasta, pizza, and seafood. The ambiance is lively, perfect for those seeking a bustling atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "Houston institution."

1,604 Reviews

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Matthew
Corpus Christi
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Peter took great care of us. The food was great and so was the service!!!
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Amy
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food! Great atmosphere and service! Thank you! I will be back when in Houston!
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Mariles
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ashton is great! And the Octopus was fabulous! So was the grouper!
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andy
VIP
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cappa and pizza along with the ceasar salad were perfect. We ordered the “Chefs Bruschette” and it was salmon and cream cheese with capers on the bread. Not exactly a culinary experience-just grab one of the other standard bruschettas and I think you will be happier. Otherwise, it was a great experience.
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Walter
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant Great food and service Food menu is short but great selections Wine list is long and good You can park across the street for free Not pricey at all. I’ll come back!
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Edward
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very crowded and loud especially for the size of the restaurant. A waitress accidentally hit me with a large pan they were carrying around. It was about 3ft long. Not a big deal but very narrow space to be moving things. Another waiter was moving tables from the front of the restaurant to the back. Great food great service but not something I’d like to see at a upscale restaurant
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Mai
VIP
Houston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We came for lunch on a Sunday and was seated right away. Our server checked on us often. The food came out quick and was very good.
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Greg
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place for our anniversary and then a trip to Toyota Center to see TSO!
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Divine
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family of 6 enjoyed their pasta and pizza. Appetizers are well presented, though may improve in quantity. Our pizza was delayed for almost an hour, apparently it was missed by the kitchen. Grotto still served it and covered the cost - good sense!
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Indira
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food but not too many options. Anyway, the quality of the food was so good. When I asked the hostess couldn’t change the table, which was in the middle of the restaurant, I liked it with more privacy and less traffic. The service was good.
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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 4.4 stars by 1604 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.grottorestaurants.com/
Phone number
(713) 658-0752
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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Grotto - Downtown Houston

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Menu

What 1,604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Grotto - Downtown Houston offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Grotto - Downtown Houston restaurant rated?

Does Grotto - Downtown Houston offer gift cards?

Is Grotto - Downtown Houston currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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