Reviews for Grotto Ristorante in Houston, TX

Very cool place and reasonably priced. Good selection of appetizers, pasta, pizza and seafood. Luv the vibe where you sit... indoors or out. I had the Capra and an Italian Martini. Read more

went here today with a professional group of educators for a leadership retreat luncheon. The server was rude and impatient from... the time we were seated. The fish was supposed to be blackened grouper but was clearly undercooked and almost translucent (raw). When we asked about a replacement the waiter stated that the chef said it was cooked well done. You be the judge and jury basedon the pictures provided. The manager exchanged the dish without hesitation. Thank you. Every single one of them. I expectedmore from such a nice establishment with a great ambiance. Undercooked fish is a recipe for disaster. Do better! Read more

First timer here… Good food, good atmosphere, good customer service. The experience was a bit underwhelming tho.. I was... waiting for a “wow” factor & it never happened – still good food tho. Our server was cool.. he should get a raise.Overall, If I had to recommend a dish, I would recommend the Caesar salad (not pictured). #yum Read more

We could smell the aroma of freshly cooked seafood in the restaurant area, we followed it all they way to Grotto. We were... greeted by the hostess who asked if we had any reservations (we didn’t.) they sat us immediately with Justin who was trainingNate, the customer service from Justin was amazing. He shared the best picks on the menu that were all great (Drinks and Food).I never got a picture of the food because it was awesome. If we couple give 10 stars we would. We will be back in July andDecember. Read more

This place reminds me of Whiskey Cake a lot, except Italian dishes. The alcoholic drinks were delicious, and the sides were... good, however the entrees were so so. If you are needing something that is chic and quick - by all means this place meets therequirements, but if you are expecting wow factor on food - it is not here. Read more

I was very happy that I was able to order gluten free pasta! I order the bolognese paste and it was delicious! The way the... restaurant tables are arranged makes it for a very cramped/claustrophobic feeling. Could use better rearranging. Also, be sureto make a reservation at this location because walk-ins are not accepted until after 8/9pm I heard the waiter mention. Also THEYDO VALIDATE parking so be sure to get that done so you’re charged nothing when you leave the parking garage! Read more

The fish and risotto were delicious! Everything is so flavorful. Love the atmosphere. Beautiful mural. And such a sweet server!... Ate here twice on our trip because it was so wonderful. Read more

Great spot for a romantic date night or meal with friends. Decor is beautiful! Food is top notch. The pompelmo martini is a bit... on the sweet side for me but still enjoyed it. Switched to a wine. Staff are accommodating and attentive. Need to try a pizzanext time or chef’s board (meat and cheese tray). Hubby really loved the salmon. It’s was a great evening overall at GrottoDowntown! Read more