Dinner Menu or Lunch Menu

Dinner Menu

Primi...$10

Baby spinach, Roasted beets, Spiced walnuts, Goat cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette

Grilled calamari, White beans, Peppers, Greens, Lemon

Grotto's garlic soup, Black truffle, Parmesan, Toasted bread crumbs

House prepared ricotta, Sausage, Peas, Mushrooms, Pancetta, Cream

Arugula, Proscuitto, Reggiano, Lemon vinaigrette

Mussels, Garlic, Lemon, Capers, White Wine

Fontina cheese fondue, Beef tenderloin, Aged balsamic, Truffle oil, Portobello mushrooms

Pan toasted buffalo mozzarella, Baby spinach, Black olives, Small tomatoes, Capers

Mixed field greens, Tomatoes, Pecorino, Extra virgin olive oil, Aged balsamic vinegar

Secondi...$21

Potato gnocchi, Short ribs, Mushrooms, Gorgonzola

Pan roasted diver scallops "ravioli", Leeks, Arugula, Wild Mushrooms

Grotto's chicken parmesan "fuggeddaboudit", Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Ziti

Apple stuffed duck breast, Crispy leg, prosciutto, Dried cherries, Parmesan potatoes, Black truffle, Madeira

Spaghetti, Meatballs & Grotto's insanely fabulous tomato sauce

Crab ravioli, Asparagus, Almonds, Saffron

Grilled beef tenderloin, Reggiano risotto, Asparagus, Red wine

House cut tagliatelle pasta, San Marzano tomatoes, Lamb, Pork, Beef

Sweet potato ravioli, Amaretti, Brown butter, Sage

Butter poached Lobster,Linguine,Spicy Tomato sauce

Dolce...$9

Melting chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream

Banana bread pudding, Caramel sauce, Caramel ice cream, Spice nuts

Lemon panna cotta, Raspberry sauce, Crispy pizzelle cookie

A trio of ice creams: Vanilla, Chocolate, and Caramel

All above items can be ordered a la carte
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Lunch Menu

Salads and Starters

Baby spinach, Roasted beets, Goat cheese, Spiced walnuts, Raspberry vinaigrette...8

Grilled calamari, White beans, Arugula, Lemon, Peppers...9

Garlic soup, Black truffle, Parmesan, Toasted bread crumbs...8

Mixed greens, Small tomatoes, Extra virgin olive oil, Aged balsamic...8

Sweet potato ravioli, Amaretti, Brown butter, Sage...8

Pasta & Specialties

Chicken, Asparagus, Ziti, White wine sauce...11

Ricotta cavatelle, Grotto's sausage, Bacon, Spinach, Cream...12

Spaghetti, Meatballs, Grotto's insanely fabulous tomato sauce...12

Mushroom risotto, Asparagus, Roasted tomatoes...12

Gnocchi, Braised short ribs, Mushrooms, Gorgonzola...14

Crab ravioli, Asparagus, Almonds, Saffron...13

House cut tagliatelle pasta, San Marzano tomatoes, Lamb, Pork, Beef...13

Sandwiches and Burgers

Grotto's Burger: Italian blue cheese stuffed 8 oz. Certified Black Angus hamburger, Apple wood smoked bacon, Tomato, Secret sauce, Parmesan tossed French fries...9

Manzo: Grilled beef tenderloin, Caramelized onions, Arugula, Horseradish mayo, Fontina cheese, Parmesan tossed French fries...12

B.L.T.: Apple wood smoked bacon, Crispy pancetta, Vine ripe tomatoes, Arugula, Mixed greens...8

Parmigiana: House breaded chicken parmesan, Fresh mozzarella, Insanely fabulous tomato sauce, Mixed greens...9

Pomodoro: Pressed sliced vine ripe tomatoes, Fresh mozzarella, Pesto, Extra virgin olive oil, Mixed greens...8

Saltimbocca: Grilled chicken sandwich, Thinly sliced prosciutto, Fresh mozzarella, Tomato, arugula, Mixed greens...9

Melt: Italian imported tuna, Tomato, Fontina cheese, Lemon caper mayo...10

Funghi: Pressed grilled Portobello mushroom sandwich, Sauteed peppers, Goat cheese, Black olives, Mixed greens..9

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.