Grotto - Downtown Houston

4.5

1629 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 55 times today

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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Location
1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010
Phone number
(713) 658-0752
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30–21:00 Thu, Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Josh Oakes
Delivery & takeout
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What 1,629 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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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.

1,629 Reviews

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AKing
Orlando11 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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AshleyD
Houston1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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OpenTable Diner VIP
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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Allen VIP
Jackson Hole6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 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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Lou VIP
E. Tennessee18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 March 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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OpenTable Diner
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 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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Ronna
Houston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 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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BillH VIP
Houston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 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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Gayle
Orlando9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 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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Dallas
Memphis130 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad we found this place. Working our way through the menu. Strawberry cake a must!
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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 1629 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.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 55 times today

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1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A, Houston, TX 77010

Additional information

Phone number
(713) 658-0752
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30–21:00 Thu, Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Josh Oakes
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Grotto - Downtown Houston

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What 1,629 people are saying

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