Events
Valentine's Day
Near the end of the Roman Empire in 270 A.D., Claudius, the Roman Emperor, decided to ban marriage as a quality control measure for the army. Claudius had a simple goal of taking over the world, and Claudius believed that unmarried men were better soldiers than married men because married men were more emotionally attached to their home and families. Nonetheless, a local priest, named Valentine, conEnued to marry young lovers on the sly. The Emperor was enraged, and had Valentine arrested. Valentine's fate was sealed and the Emperor condemned him to death and created a Saint in the process. Lore has it that ValenEne, while awaitng execution, miraculously restored the sight of one of his jailor's daughters, and they became very close friends. Before he died, he wrote her a letter and signed "From your Valentine." A traditon was born.
Grotto and Marliave are taking reservations for this years Valentine's Day. Grotto and Marliave will be offering their regular menus with no addiEonal holiday mark--ups. To make a reservaEon at Grotto please call 617.227.3434 and please call 617.422.0004 to reserve a table at Marliave.
Feast of the seven fishes
The seven wonders of the world, seven days in the week, the seven sacraments, seven days of creation, or seven is just a lucky number ... no one is certain about the exact origin of The Feast of Seven Fishes, a traditional meal served on Christmas Eve throughout Italy. The Feast dates back centuries and the common belief is that participating in the Feast will bring good luck and fortune in the year to come. Marliave and Grotto will once again be offering our version of The Feast of Seven Fishes. The Feast is served over three courses and utilizes the great abundance of seafood available to us in Boston, and is 60 dollars a person (dessert not included).
Marliave and Grotto will also offering a limited menu on Christmas Eve. The Feast of Seven Fishes begins at 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve and reservations are required. To make a reservation at Marliave please call 617.422.0004, and please let us know if you plan on having The Feast. To make a reservation at Grotto please call 617.227.3434, and please let us know if you are planning on having The Feast. Space is limited, so please call soon to make a reservation (a credit card is required to hold the space).
HOliday events
Marliave has a great deal of space options for holiday parties. The upstairs bar can hold up to fifty persons and offers the group its own private bar. The main dining room can hold up to eighty persons and the room is enclosed by a wall of glass windows overlooking downtown. Additionally, a group could use the entire upstairs for a party of 100 or more persons with their own private bar. The entire restaurant from the The Little Bar, downstairs bar, upstairs dining room, and upstairs bar, can accommodate groups well over 200 persons. The Marliave can also host business meetings, corporate lunches, and private dining events. We are very eager to work with you in planning your next event. Grotto offers an ideal setting for groups under fifty persons, and gives the group the opportunity to utilize the whole restaurant for smaller groups To book a gathering, please call 617.422.0004.
A Nightly Fixe
Grotto offers a $36.00 per person prix fixe price for dinner every night. The three course option is available seven days a week during all hours of dinner operation. The prix fixe consists of Grotto’s appetizers, entrees and desserts. View our menu...
Grotto
37 Bowdoin Street, Boston, MA 02114
617.227.3434 Open Table
- Lunch -
Monday - Friday 11:30am till 3:00pm
- Dinner -
Seven Days 5:00pm till 10:00pm
Valentine's Day
Grotto and Marliave are taking reservations for this years Valentine's Day. Grotto and Marliave will be offering their regular menus with no additonal holiday mark--ups. Learn more...
A Nightly Fixe
Grotto offers a $36.00 per person prix fixe price for dinner every night. The three course option is available seven days a week during all hours of dinner operation. The prix fixe consists of Grotto’s appetizers, entrees and desserts.
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Private Dining
Looking for a cozy place to host a party, call Grotto at 617-227-3434 to learn more about our private dining options.