Grotto Ristorante

Review №1

Rating: 3

Very nicely decorated. Reasonably priced. Unfortunately there was a very long black hair in the starter, we returned it. Then we got the main course first and then the starter, which was a bit of a shame. Everything was also fully calculated. Service could be a little better.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

After a long weekend, we visited Grotto in Galveston, and it was awesome from start to finish. Our server Anthony was super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed! The manager John Paul also stopped by to check on us, which added a personal touch to our visit. The rest of the staff was equally friendly and professional, making us feel right at home. The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. Let me finish by saying that my family are true Italians and they re super picky (annoyingly picky) when it comes to Italian food and they had nothing but good to say too. highly recommend this place to anyone looking for fine Italian dining in the area!

Date: 4 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

GLUTEN FREE - DO NOT GO HERE!!!! (Long story short, just stick to the salad or find a different restaurant) I just ate at this restaurant last night (8/28/24) and asked for a gluten free menu, the waitress was super nice and handed me her phone with the online version since they did not have a hard copy. The menu clearly said at the top gluten sensitive which was fine for me because I m usually fine with cross contamination. I asked for the penne pasta with just some red sauce and it was delicious! After my first bite I felt something was off and had a feeling I should ve stuck to the salad I really wanted to double check and ask if it was the correct noodles because it really tasted different from my regular gluten free pasta. However I did not want to insult the waitress and make it seem like I did not trust her word so I ate about half of it. About 2 hours later I get back to our hotel and was throwing up consistently for over 3 HOURS!!! The restaurant and service was amazing I just hope to warn a fellow gluten allergy person so they don t have to find out the hard way!

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Friend Birthday celebration. Great time had by all. Go on Sunday evening and get the salad, fried chicken, Spaghetti and dessert. You will not be disappointed!

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 3

Went on Monday, August 19th, it is really a long walk to the Grotto, but it is a beautiful restaurant. Service was really slow. Young woman seemed overwhelmed. Mixed drink orders took forever. Blue Crab claws were excellent. I had the veal parmigiano , it was slightly undercooked. But, everyone else enjoyed their entrees. My first crown and coke took so long that when the rest of our party arrived I ordered a second one with their round of drinks. Everybody got their drink but me....lol. Our waitress kept disappearing. She was very pleasant when she was at the table.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

So, anyway. Here I am with my wife in Galveston. Its our anniversary, and we just did an impromptu get out of town. Mybwife found this place online as a good place for dinner, put good clothes on stuff. Ok, so, the service is top notch, and I never say that about a place. Also, there is a man in the kitchen named Rowlando. This dude did something to my food that I couldnt explain. It was perfect. My wife loved her dish as well, but man, what ever was done to the shrimp, hands down, amazing. So, if you are in town and find yourself wanting a little swanky place to have a great meal and be treated as a king and queen, just book a table and have some fun. Also, our waitress LuLu was on point and can handle a joke. If we didnt have other places to be and eat at, we would come back for lunch, dinner and what ever.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Amazing food and service!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

Went for daughter s bday. It was okay. Our waiter wasn t the best. The waiter at the next table brought over the dessert cart and explained every dessert in detail. Ours not only didn t do that, but when I asked a couple of questions, he didn t know the answers. It was overpriced, as most restaurants are these days. Fried artichoke appetizer was good. Had a bite of kiddo s lasagna, and it seemed good enough. Chicken Luis was good enough .nothing to write home about. Same with the antipasti plate, though it was definitely overpriced. Butter cake was yummy!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Love the chicken and spaghetti

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Always 10/10 food and service. Despite being younger and probably less well off than many guests, the staff here are always professional and never make me or my fiance feel judged. Their options are varied with each having its own allure. I enjoy the meatball appetizer, and their Caesar salad is fantastic, with a gorgeous dressing. My fiance loved his shrimp and crab capellini as well. My only complaint is not at the fault of the restaurant, but its simply just hard to get to. Assuming Im not missing a secret entrance, the only way to get to the restaurant is to park, walk into the front doors of the hotel, walk all the way through the lobby and past 2 other restaurants until you reach the grotto. Its worth the trek for us, but for someone less able-bodied it may be more difficult. Parking: Theres many options for parking, but as its located in a hotel, you may struggle to find adequate parking nearby. Wheelchair accessibility: While there are wheelchair ramps, theres quite a long walk to access the restaurant.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

What an amazing experience! The service was first class! Oscar was truly exceptional! The food was outstanding! The crab fingers were delicious! The snapper was perfect, and the dessert indulgent! Dont miss this one, it was an experience!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

You have to park and walk awhile to get indoors but worth it. Sad The Woodlands location closed down but my 2nd hometown picks its up! Everything is fresh and Never had a complaint!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 3

Food took a really long time. Steak was supposed to be medium but was bloody. Just wasnt what I expected. There is no view but the pool. As a woman, that wasnt my thing for sure.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Maddie was our server she was so kind and knowledgeable on all the gluten free options available, she was able to accommodate us and we have celiac disease. We felt very comfortable and didn t have any reaction to the gluten free pasta.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

One of our favorite stops on the island. Great food and always amazing service.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 3

So... like a lot of the Laundry properties... its a little bit of potluck. The problem with the Grotto is the value proposition... (or the lack of one)... for the money there are better restaurants. Service was very good, there was fresh bread on the table when our party was seated and the drinks were nicely sized. The food was good but not great, I had the special for the night which on the bill was called Beer Dinner, for fifty bucks it just wasnt worth it as the shrimps were small and overcooked, the lobster had very little taste and there just wasnt much on the plate. My wife had the crab cake (if you really want a Maryland crabcake dont bother) which she liked. As a bonus the valet parking id complementary. Three stars may be too low but for the money the food was disappointing. At $4-5 per bite the food was the deal breaker. Parking: Bring your ticket to the table...

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Excellent service. They were so helpful in accommodating our requests. We never felt rushed and enjoyed our experience. The food was incredible. We had the calamari, caprese salad, vodka ravioli and linguini pescatore. All amazing and fresh. Wonderful way to end our trip!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Sunday and Thursday night special Chicken, spaghetti, salad and dessert for $39 and it feeds 3-4 people easily! A little hidden secret!! Get the butter cake for dessert, it s HEAVEN!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Food was amazing! It is a little loud in there so I wouldnt say it was romantic and theres really only a pool view. We went for our anniversary. We would still go again because the food was so good!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

This place was on point. We loved the food, atmosphere, and selection of food offered. Nice view and nice area.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Amazing place to dine for anniversary or birthdays. We had an amazing dinner. We didnt get appetizers because we knew the entrée were pretty big according to reviews, but it was my husbands birthday and our anniversary, and we wanted room for dessert. It was reasonably priced, and our waiter was amazing. Had a great time. Would go again and again.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

First time coming here for my husbands birthday dinner and it exceeded beyond my expectations, the service was top tier, food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was great! I would definitely be back and recommend to anyone looking for the best Italian restaurants in Galveston.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 3

The food is not bad, service was nice. But I dont know if that was a special night, but it was super noisy, I couldnt hear my son from the other side of the table.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Everything was fabulous!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

After two days of failed attempts to find a good restaurant in Galveston, I stumbled on a gold mine. Really, really good food. Excellent unpretentious wait staff, fresh food and ingredients, a stellar wine list, wrapped in a 1940s dinner club atmosphere. Transport yourself to a finer time in a quality restaurant and at discounted prices! An exceptional experience. Ask for Liz. She went above and beyond!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Sundays! Fried chicken and Bolognese. Highly recommend this Galveston Locals deal. Incredible service. Great menu. Fantastic food. On Sundays is all about the fried chicken and the pasta. The spicy fried chicken is delicious and has great flavor. The kids will love this.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Hidden gem in Galveston, TX. You MUST go there for the Sunday and Monday Fried Chicken and Spaghetti day. VERY GOOD. And the Peach Bellini GREAT

Date: 7 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Wonderful all around. Would recommend the 3 tomato pasta. Bread is great and all the desserts. Went two nights in a row. Cant wait to come back! FYI the chicken breading isnt crispy its not my personal fav but the rest was great. And the seafood was on point. Marinara sauce perfect.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Really beautiful setting and great food. We had a view of the gulf. Not great parking nearby but overall a great experience

Date: 7 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Amazing everything.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

A fantastic Italian dining experience. Each dish was delicious. Both the pastas, and Seafood were flavourful. Great portions too. Our server Esta, provided suggestions that were all perfect.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Yulia makes THE BEST Espresso Martinis!!! Ordered the chicken special (salad and bread, fried chicken, spaghetti and desert Sun and Mon only) to go and had drink while we waited!! Food was still PIPPING hot when we got home. Enough food to feed 4. We will come back soon!!!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

We stayed at the San Luis and came here for dinner 3 times. First on Monday they offer a family special. Bowl of Salad, spaghetti bolognese, fried chicken(best fried chicken I ve ever had), choice of dessert (cheesecake or chocolate mousse cake) for $38. It s enough to feed 3 adults comfortably possibly 4. Insane value for the quality of food you get. The next night I ordered pepperoni pizza. It was incredible and the last night I got the chicken Luis. Great as well. If you have room for dessert, the tiramisu is good and the butter cake is even better. Give this place a try, you won t be disappointed.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Baja tacos !!!! The best in town

Date: 10 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Chloe took care of us. She was very friendly, smart, and took great care of us. The bread was soft and good, served with a dip that was great. Had oysters in butter for an appetizer. Fantastic. Dinner for both of us was a special of blackened Snapper in a red and white sauce, with crab and muscles. Wonderful. For dessert I had a huge choloate cake, great, wife had mango sorbet which she loved. Beautiful restaurant. A fantastic evening. We will be back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Came here for thanksgiving dinner, our server Chloe and assistant server Jeff were amazing. Jeff recommended a different sauce for crab legs and it was on point. Thank you.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Everything was amazing. The service was top notch, the food was phenomenal and the dessert was sooo good. Just perfect.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Amazing Italian restaurant. Great drinks, great food, great service, great environment.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

The service from our waiter was great attentive, but not pushy, the view at this restaurant is amazing, the food was good, and the drinks were great. We were in from the Houston area for a conference and stopped in for food and drinks. It was a very relaxing atmosphere.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 2

Not good at all. Our waitress was friendly and polite but the food was just bad. We ordered the Shrimp Scampi Grotto and the Mozzarella in Padella for our appetizer. The Mozzarella was good but the shrimp in the Shrimp Scampi was so over cooked that it was tough. My wife ordered the 8oz (55 dollar) Fillet Mignon. Waitress came back after a while and said that they didn t have the 8oz but could get a 12oz (70 dollar) Fillet Mignon from The Steak House. We decided to go with that. She ordered it cooked medium. After about a 40 minutes, our mains arrived. My wife s 70 dollar steak was very well done. It was over cooked, dry and hard to eat. I wanted to send it back but she didn t want to because we had already waited so long for our food. Ended up taking 3/4 of it home for the dog. She seemed to like it ok. I ordered the lasagna which was average but nothing great. My son ordered the Margarita Pizza and said it was great. We have been here before and it was good but it s either really gone downhill or they were having a really bad night. Either way, we won t be back. I was really annoyed that a meal at this price point was so poorly prepared. Update. I sent an email, per the request in the company s reply. I received a reply via email saying that someone would contact me. Well no one ever did. Didn t really expect them to.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

We love everything about Grottos. Our 2 yr old loves it too.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Nice place and good food.

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Had a great dinner, I made a reservation but didnt need one, they had plenty of space on a Friday at 8pm. The service was good, servers were attentive. The star of the show was the food, I had the beyond bolognese and it was literally the best vegan/ vegetarian pasta Ive ever had; the sauce is to die for! My sister had the ravioli bolognese and she enjoyed it. My little sister had the Caesar salad and it was so bland. The only downside is the place wasnt as nice as the website made it seem, its more casual, than expected. Either way I had a great time and they ended the meal with a free dessert for my birthday! I got the angel food cake and would not recommend, but thankfully it was free! This place is also very affordable, I would definitely come back! Vegetarian options: They have a beyond bolognese, would 10/10 recommend

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

We love grotto! Yulia is the best bartender! Nick is one of the best waiters they have! Beerson and Brandy are also so welcoming! Love this grotto team!

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 4

We came on a Sunday night and purchased the special family style for 2. Well worth it. I would like to come back and try some of their other dishes.

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Food and service by Marco top tier

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 3

I was actually highly disappointed. The food wasnt very good honestly. I can be a hard critic but they food was not worth half what we paid for it. It was bland and just boring. Now the cheesecake was delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Visited the Grotto restaurant in Galveston and might be the best Italian food on this island. The shrimp & crab pasta was delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 1

Lasagna with bolognese sauce was served in a cast iron skillet (small one) It wasn t very good I was very disappointed Caesar salad was wilted and wasn t very good. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Food was delicious. The bruschetta appitizer was very good with a goat cheese base which was very good. My wife and I enjoyed the chicken Luis and the lasanga. My son loved his spaghetti bolenese which was very rich and meaty. The drinks and dessert was also very tasty. Parking: Since the restaurant is in the San Luis Resort (which we were not staying at) parking was a bit confusing when we arrived. We used the hotel valet which the restaurant validated the cost of as part of the dining bill, so it only cost us valet gratuity. There is a self park option in a lot behind the resort main building where the restaurant is located.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Came here for my anniversary with my boyfriend. Service was great. We had reservations but got seated late, thankfully the service made up for it, staff gave us appetizer on the house and a dessert for our anniversary. Food tasted great, didn t feel rushed even though it was near closing time. I would definitely come here again.

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 3

Just no. The food is mediocre. And for the price, an absolute ripoff. Dont order the Tuscan sausage gnocchi, its not good. Atmosphere is dark. And when its busy, its really loud. How this place got 4.5 stars on the reviews is mind boggling. But then again, people rate olive garden at 4+ stars. Lol. My suggestion, go to gaidos if your going to spend this kind of money.

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 1

Most overpriced $22 pizza I ve ever had. Thin, plain, and basic. No where close to a $22 price point for this especially at a $500 a night hotel.

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

The food and service were great. Nice selection of food options. Atmosphere was quiet and there wasn t a dish in our group that wasn t delicious. I had the gnocchi which was perfect!

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Love the food and the service

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Ordered pickup through grub hub while staying in the area. I ve eaten at the downtown Houston location a couple years ago but this was just as delicious. I was impressed at how the to go food tasted. We had meatballs pepperoni pizza Caesar salad and cheesecake. Everything was delicious. Would eat here again.

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

Loved that they serve fresh bread with oil. For Appetizers we had Mozzarella in Padrlla (3 fried sliced mozzarella) and the Calamari. Both were extremely bland we used the seasoned oils from the bread to try and save. For main courses we had the Chicken Bianca Pizza and Chicken Luis. The entrees were both very delicious. Service was good and the atmosphere was nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Our server, Nick was the best. Good food, great service, wonderful evening.

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Called in a to go order and they answered right away but after I made a mistake I ran to the bar and Julia the bartender was able to correct my order on time despite how busy they were she was able to handle the bar by her self! Keeping her calm and happy face Beside the service food is another reason go there.

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

Pick up order, amazing pizza. Enjoyed eating at the pool. Kicked out by management, but it was worth it. Doing springbreak things on fathersday weekend... will be back

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Thank you Marko for a fantastic experience last night. You made our evening special!!

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Very pleasant atmosphere and excellent service.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Great experience and wonderful food! Romantic atmosphere and the valet(the restaurant validates) makes parking easy even on the Seawall. We will come back again! Food

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Loved this place inside of San Luis. First time coming and I will return fine dining at its best in Galveston.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

They have a gluten free menu online. The options were great.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Visited this location with myself and 5 others. Excellent experience!! Barton was our server and was very well-versed in the position. Great service the food came out quickly and tasted amazing. The view is of the pool and is so beautifully lit in the evening!! I ve visited another Grotto location and it has nothing on this place. AWESOME!! Kid-friendliness: We had two kids with us and they handled everything smoothly!!

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 3

Cioppino was served practically scalsing. It steamed for 20mins, took forever to cool for it to be enjoyable. Only could eat in small bites so not that pleasant of a dinner experience. Husband had finished his meal by time I could actually enjoy without it all being burning. Shame because flavor was delicious. Kitchen needs to be aware of stew temperature and understand the pot it s served in holds the temperature. Server also offered husband dessert options and asked what he wanted to order while I was still eating dinner. Not ideal but otherwise she was very friendly. Husband said ravioli vodka was incredible. I regret not ordering a pasta dish, so be weary of getting the cioppino

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

Great experience. It was our anniversary and we were well taken care of. It was also prom night so once the HS kids cleared out you could tell staff was able to breathe easier, they moved tables for us upon request so we could have better views and a little less foot traffic around us. Would recommend. Desserts were delicious and they had a 4 tier dessert cart as the dessert menu .

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

We always enjoy coming here as locals for special occasions or when we have guests in town. Great italian food, dessert and drinks. Staff is always attentive and friendly. They even give you a choice of any dessert for free if you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary. We also order pizza to-go a lot and its yummy.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

Food was good, but not too many options for vegetarians. They must have been short-staffed as it took a long time to get our waters and bread.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

This place was super amazing, the food is superb. I ended up going back 2 days later for confirmation and yes it was still amazing. I would have to say even better the second time. We went on the 13th or the 15th of February to celebrate valentines day and again a few days later. Its April 18th today and I plan on going Thursday for three plates to go, well actually two because ima eat one in the parking lot before I drive back through that Houston traffic to Katy. Please enjoy and even though theres others Grottos closer, Id rather go with what I know is good. Definitely worth the drive. Wish it opened earlier than 4 and later than 9 lol

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Hands down the best place for a great meal. Wait staff amazing and attentive.

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Italian menu with flavors and service on point! Chef did fantastic work with our meals and Nick was a tremendous server. We enjoyed the wine and dessert selections too. Looking forward to a return trip!

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

The food was delicious, the portion sizes were HUGE, the decor was great, TONS of choices on the menu and most importantly the service was remarkable. Our server Nick was on top of our needs and made it a great experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Grotto is not one of the best but possibly the best restaurant on the Island. Fine dining with a casual flair to a point. The best servers and management along with a kitchen staff that rounds out. An Italian menu with pastas, seafood and amazing pizza, yes pizza at a fine dining restaurant! Great views of the Gulf and the Amazing San Louis Resort Hotel. A secret special is Sunday and Monday Fried Chicken and Spaghetti, Amazing! A 10 out of 10!

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Wonderful food Sunday and Monday they have a couples meal spaghetti, salad and 8 pieces of chicken all with a chocolate cake or cheesecake. 10/10 will definitely go back

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Had the most amazing birthday dinner at the Grotto!! The server was attentive and the food was AMAZING!! Atmosphere was unmatched and they went above and beyond to make my birthday dinner special. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice romantic dinner without completely breaking the bank.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

If you love great and amazing food this is a place to try.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

Good restaurant, good food.

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

We have been here a few times and always enjoy ourselves, despite the air conditioning being in arctic mode. I think it would be better if it wasnt so cold. We did ask them to turn it down which they did accommodate, but every time we go its like this. The food is amazing. My husband always boasts about the Bolognese sauce and ravioli. Large portions and lots of meat. Amazing service, awesome food, and free dessert if its your birthday.... just bring a warm sweater.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

This is the best Italian food Ive had in the USA. Service was impeccable.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

I got the Crab Cakes. Probably the best Crab Cakes I have had in my life! The only thing is they need to hire more waitstaff.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 1

Horrible service. The hostess with the accent very much profiled us. After, when we called for a table they hung up the phone. A little advice, just because people aren t dressed in suits and nice clothing does not mean they can t afford to eat at a mediocre restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Perfect service (Brandi) and perfect food! Very simple classic Italian recipes. A must try for a true Italian lover which I am. I could have ordered anything on the menu. They have a GF menu as well which my GF wife appreciated. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free menu with GF pasta and pizza

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Great place for dinner. Good food, great service and a nice atmosphere. Always a go to place for that special evening out.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

We loved our dinner! The service was fantastic! Really good cocktails! Great atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

This was the best Restaurant Week dinner I have had. The food was excellent and the service was superb.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Did a date night with my husband and we loved this place. The food and service was amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Brandi is awesome...

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 3

1st visit there and somewhat disappointed. The white onion soup was delicious however the chicken dish was not. The rice and sauce with the chicken was very tasty, however, the chicken was way over cooked and extremely tough. The Manger did bring me another dish, pork chops which was better but still not that tasty. She also compensated us with a dessert to bring home. The staff was amazing I seriously hate giving a restaurant of this stature a 3 review but we were disappointed. Parking: Valet and the team were excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Barton is always great (our favorite server) and the manager Brandy always makes sure to check on our table to ensure we have a great time. The food is phenomenal! I recommend Snapper Siciliano, it literally melted in my mouth. Thanks Grotto!

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Dietary restrictions: Offers gluten free options Recommended dishes

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

We both really enjoyed dinner and the service was excellent with several special touches. Brought out a Birtbday cake with happy birthday In chocolate on the plate. Caesar salad, peach Bellini, bread and the Primo wood fired pizza all excellent. I believe Byron was the waiter and service was the best I ve experienced in some time.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Wonderful dining experience! Had the chance to select the Galveston Restaurant Weeks menu, great selections and for a 3 course meal was very satisfying! Had the best wait staff around!

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner this evening. Luis, our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We had the Mozzarella en Padella, Shrimp and Crab Capellini, Trio Tomato Pappardelle and the Butter Cake. The Mozzarella was so good. The only miss for us was, I made an Open Table reservation for our 26th anniversary (have email confirmation) but it was not found and hostess just went and sat us at a table for four with no acknowledgement, which is main reason I made reservation. Not to worry though, Luis made up for it when I mentioned it, congratulated us and brought us the best ever butter cake on the house. I would go back for sure. Thanks for making our night special Luis.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Food is delicious. Location is beautiful. Interior is cozy. 10/10

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

Food was so so. Calamari was a bit chewy and lacked flavor. Margarita pizza was good but also nothing great about it. Atmosphere is good and staff was great. Bread and olive oil dip was probably the best item we had.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Fresh food, great drinks, Christina was an absolute legend with my picky orders and weird request s, shes an absolute angel, and I will come back for the experience and food again!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 2

Either this Italian restaurant cannot cook pasta, or other people are more tolerant of pasta with mashed potato texture. I got a dish with capellini and it was so over cooked I cannot twirl a good amount around my fork without breaking the strands. The pasta turned into mush immediately after chewing and the texture made me want to gag. I told the waiter and he brought me another dish that he said came out at the same time , but doesn t that mean it s the same batch of pasta?? Is this one better? he asks. No s* Sherlock it is not better. Even the penne in the other dish was over cooked. I don t even over cook penne. Anyways, to give the place some credit, the pasta sauce was great, the seafood was nice, and dessert was amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

We went for an event which came with a free app with entree purchase. The place was empty & they told us there were reservations so wr could only sit at the bar. That was fine, but strange. Especially, if you have an event going on you would think they would save room for those. The restaurant probably didnt start getting busy until 45 minutes later which we were tabbing out. Regardless, our bartender ROCKED it serving us & making all the drinks in her own! Food was delicious. I had the braised pork ragu with pappardelle pasta. It was so rich & the portion was large. I took the rest home & had it for lunch the next day. My friends both got the pollo milagnese salad which they enjoyed. The meatball appetizer was also good. It is pricey, but will definitely return for ther Sunday dinner special. They do have a decent happy hour which I forgot to take a picture of.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

We enjoyed the Italian Sunday dinner, and the beautiful views. Parking: We parked at the valet and the restaurant validated our ticket Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Best food weve had on the island

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

The food here was phenomenal. The salmon as well as the crab cakes were so delicious! Kudos to the chef! Absolutely worth the money. Would come here again without a doubt. Service by Virsen was amazing as well!

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Had a great weekend stay in Galveston and dinning at Grotto s was a great experience. Food and service was excellent! Our server Nick was Awesome! Look forward to our next visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Great food with top notch service. Meatballs with marinara were juicy and tender, and the Chicken Bianca pizza was delicious. Would come back for the pizza alone. Parking: Valet available

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Good food,also good gluten free dishes

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Food was excellent, as always! One of our favorite restaurants in Galveston! Excellent service and atmosphere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Best experience ever and the lasagna was amazing! Definitely recommend the peach Bellini

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Fancy privacy good food

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 4

Food was very good except the salad had too much salt. I wasnt thrilled with it. It was suppose to be a Caesar salad but didnt taste like one.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

AMAZING! Really great experience! Starting with the ambience, lighting, music, such a romantic experience. The food was outstanding as well. We had snapper in two variations and both dishes were great. I ve ordered a red sangria for myself and it was sooo good. Talking about a desert- SOO GOOD! (I feel like I ve used those words before already ), but for real , we had a cheesecake and their signature dessert - yummy! Service was top notch! Our huge compliments to this beautiful place and personnel. We ll definitely come back next time we are in Galveston.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

I fall in love with this cioppino

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

The food is sooo good here!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

All of the waiters and employees where very nice and my mom ordered fish but shes gluten free,and it took a while for it to come but then we asked them and they said it they had to remake it ,because there was a little mix up in the kitchen so they gave us the fish free of charge

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Delicious food and the best service on the island. The Grotto chain is one of our favorites, and the Galveston location does not disappoint!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Great food and great service from everyone.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

We came to eat for our anniversary, we really liked the food and the excellent service.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

We came here for a birthday dinner for a friend. The chicken Bianca pizza was so good! Everyone loved their dishes and we all said we would be back. The peach Bellini was also good. There were some pretty spots by the hotel pool to take picture before or after dinner as well.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

First time visiting Galveston, I promised my family we will all go out for a very nice dinner one evening. This shows up on yelp and boy was I impressed. The entrées are between 20 to 30 each dish. But it is definitely worth it. I ordered a crabcake which was out of this world. My Husband ordered a shrimp pasta and he absolutely loved it. My three little kids hors d oeuvre a pepperoni pizza and it was amazing. Not to mention the bloody Mary is delicious! Finally all waitress is amazing she was patient and professional, water overall great experience.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

The Pizza was divine, but the Veal tasted sour and chewed like a leather boot, the waiters all had dead eyed glassy stares as well as brainwashed monotone voices and the manager Made chimpanzee faces at us as we left. my wife was repulsed, but at least they had the good sense to take the veal off our ticket after that. Not coming back, but the decor was nice.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Good food and great service.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Absolutely loved it! Great service, great atmosphere, great food.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Excellent atmosphere with dark light and courteous staff. The menu is moderately short but quite varied. There was jazz music in the background. The pizza we had was big enough for two people and the crust was made inhouse. One of the best restaurants in Galveston.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

The food was excellent, the service was top notch, the atmosphere was great. Barton was our server and made sure we had a memorable dinner.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Great place to eat if you are looking for upscale gluten free dining. They have a GF penne that they can substitute in any pasta dish and can prepare many other items without breading upon request. My GF fare was prepared with the same attention to detail as the dishes everyone else in my group received.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Food was wonderful as always and Zachary the waiter made the experience absolutely perfect!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Grotto at San Luis is about service. And they have one of the best bartenders in town, so if you dont have a reservation, take a stool. Youll be in good hands. And although the place is rather upscale, the prices arent outrageous for the value. In the summertime, watch the drama unfold outside at the pool! God bless America! V2... That great bartender is still here after almost a year! Where else can you see that? Thank you, Yulia, for another experience of great food and even better service! Prosit!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

So popular its a bit loud. Everything else was perfect.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Delicious food, and the server was great!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

By far the best Italian dinner we have ever had. The environment was very warm with some great Dean Martin on the speakers. The service was impeccable with a very friendly waiter who helped explain everything and offer us anything we could imagine. The Mozzarella Padella appetizer was fantastic which was quickly followed by the best veal parmigiana that I could imagine. The girlfriend took one bite of her gluten free Linguine Pescatore and said this is the best thing I ve ever had . The mixed drinks and wine were unbeatable also. We were blown away by this restaurant tucked away in our resort. We would love to come back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Nick is a great waiter!!!! Food is delicious!!! Also having a wonderful time celebrating my other dads birthday dinner here!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 4

I enjoyed every minute of my dinner. I had Vodka ravioli and it was outstanding. Their bread with oil and herbs alone is worth the trip. We went late and everyone was attentive and friendly. My husband had lasagna and he said it was good. They are a bit pricey but for a splurge this is the place to go.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

The restaurant is beautiful and dinner was spectacular. The staff is very helpful and polite.They have the best tomato basil soup!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Great service and food. I could eat my weight in the bread and olive oil. Good wine list and lively environment.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Everything was delicious!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Great food

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Absolutely great. This was the best service we have had in a very long time. Keep up the good work. We had a party of 5 which increased up to a party of 7 after our kids gymnastics meets and we werent finished until 930pm, we called to ask if we could add two more and they said no problem. The service from the staff was awesome. Thank you.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Excellent food and excellent customer service from Teagan!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Favorite restaurant on Island! Cozy bar atmosphere and tables with exceptional bar tender (thank you Yulia). It feels like home but you didnt cook it and yummy pizza, lasagna and todiefor desserts await! Holiday dining with my granddaughter and family were superb. Bonus is the beautiful hotel and festive decorations thex at San Luis.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Joe and Zack took great care of us! Food was very good. Restaurant wa not very busy at all.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

great food, great waiter, pino grittio was terrible

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Wow!!! What can I say hats off too such amazing service. Had one of our best nights here in Texas. Will visit again definitely.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Food and

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

We had a delicious dinner for two. Carlos was our server and he was excellent. I loved the fried artichokes and my chicken Luis. I will definitely be back! Even the bread to start was delightful! The hotel was decorated for Christmas as an added bonus and it was gorgeous!

Date: 2 years ago