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Grotto - Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Grotto - Downtown Houston

4.5
4.5
1630 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
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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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 1,630 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grotto in Downtown Houston delights with "delicious food" and "great service" in a "beautiful space." While some reviews mention noise levels and service inconsistencies, many patrons appreciate the attentive staff and flavorful Italian cuisine. The ambiance complements pre-event dining, making it a popular choice near Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park.

1,630 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and fast service. First time there and was very busy. Staff moved people quickly, gently and thoughtfully. I highly recommend.

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  2. AKing

    Orlando11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food portions are very small for the price, but the food was delicious. Service was very slow at the pizza bar and I had to flag down the waitress several times.

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  3. AshleyD

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was nice and expected more when walking in but the service was abnormally slow and the waiter messed up our order.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat during Nike volleyball tourney being connected to GRB. Just a little expensive, however it’s the area in general that brings up the cost

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  5. Allen VIP

    Jackson Hole6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise. Downtown Houston’s secret getaway. Extremely cool, intimate ambiance. Superb cocktails. I had the chicken Marsala and it was amazing. Wait staff service was perfectly timed. Excellent evening that I’d recommend to anyone.

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  6. Lou VIP

    E. Tennessee18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a chain restaurant owned by the Landry group. It's definitely a cut above or more compared to olive garden. Pasta was really good. Sauces tended to be cream based and cheese galore, so a consideration for dairy avoiders . Focaccia was really good. The dessert trio is a must. Good cocktails and good service! Nice space, only slightly noisy so that's a big plus. Overall we enjoyed it and woke recommend it.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mathew was awesome! Food was solid and it was quiet.

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  8. Ronna

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience and meal last night at Grotto. The service was excellent as was the food

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  9. BillH VIP

    Houston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent foord and service makes for an enjoyable evening.

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  10. Gayle

    Orlando9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, our server was delightful. We had a great evening at Grotto

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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 1630 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
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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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