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Grotto Downtown

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026

Italian Downtown

Menu

First Course

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan croutons

Panzanella Salad

Toasted artisan bread, tomato, cucumber, red onion, raspberry balsamic vinaigrette, goat cheese

Minestra Maritata

Italian meatballs, cannellini beans, mixed veggies, ditalini pasta, kale

Second Course

Salsicce all’uva

Rustic charred Italian sausage and grapes, crispy foccacia, buffala mozzarella

Short rib Pappardelle al Chianina

Wide ribbon egg pasta, slow cooked beef short rib ragu, fried capers

Swordfish Involtino

Pan seared white fish wrapped in zucchini ribbons, red pepper orzo, crispy shallots

Third Course

Limoncello Gelato

Lemon infused Italian liquor flavored gelato, candied lemon wheel

Personal Tiramisu Jar

Layers of coffee-soaked cookies, sweet ricotta, cocoa powder, fresh berries

Crostata al Cioccolato

Hazelnut flavored dark chocolate tart, grappa macerated raspberries

Beverages, tax & gratuity are not included unless otherwise noted

Walk-Ins Welcome

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Grotto Downtown

1001 Rusk Street, Houston, TX, USA

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