As Grotto approaches its 22nd anniversary on July 6th, I find myself filled with gratitude and reflection. It has been the privilege to serve and welcome our loyal guests over the years. It’s hard to believe I was about to turn 40 that first fall—what a journey it has been since our opening night, when nearly everything that could go wrong did go wrong. The air conditioning failed, equipment broke down, and yet somehow, thanks to your support, the restaurant came to life and has continued to thrive. Over the years, we’ve celebrated countless milestones together—from newlyweds and anniversaries to the graduations of the children who first came here in strollers. Watching your families grow has been one of the greatest joys of this work.
With mixed emotions, I want to share that Grotto will be closing later this summer. This has been a very difficult decision, but the time has come for a new chapter. While an exact closing date has not yet been set, our lease will expire in September, and we will keep you all up to date on our last night of service.
Until then, we will continue dinner service seven days a week, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. I hope you’ll come visit us before we say goodbye.
To all our incredible staff, past and present, and to everyone who has dined with us over the years: thank you. You’ve made Grotto the special place it has been, and I will carry those memories with me always.
Scott
Nightly prefix option....
Choose any first course, second course and dolce..... $50
No splitting on pre-fixe price
First course:
Aglio
Garlic soup, Black truffle, Parmesan, Bread crumbs
Spinaci
Baby spinach, Beets, Spiced walnuts, Goat cheese, Parmesan, Raspberry vinaigrette
Rucola
Arugula, Prosciutto, Parmesan, Lemon Vinaigrette & Balsamic
Cozze*
Mussels, Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, White Wine
Cavoletto di Bruxelles
Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Bacon, Ricotta, Parmesan, Apple Cider
Second course:
Risotto
Mixed mushroom and Parmesan
Ravioli
Ricotta Ravioli, Basil, Tomato Brodo, Parmesan
Pollo al Mattone
Pan Roasted Chicken ‘Under a Brick’, Mushroom Risotto
Pesce al Cartoccio
Sustainable Cod in Parchment, Roasted Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Lemon, White Wine
Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
Primi...
Cavatelle…$16
House Prepared Ricotta Pasta, Sausage, Peas, Mushrooms, Pancetta, Cream
Patata Dolce…$15
House Prepared Sweet potato ravioli, Brown Butter, Parmesan
Fonduta*…$17
Fontina cheese fondue, Tenderloin Tips, Portobello mushrooms, Balsamic,
Truffle Oil
Caesar…$15
Romaine, Parmesan, Crouton
Add… Grilled Chicken…$10 Grilled Shrimp…$4 Each Pan Roasted Salmon…$16
Pasta...
Chicken Parmigiano “Fuggedaboutit”…$29
Ziti, Tomato Brodo, Mozzarella
Fra Diavolo…$32
Shrimp, Mussels, Linguine, Spicy Tomato Sauce
Bolognese…$29
Tagliatelle, San Marzano Tomatoes, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Gnocchi...$30
Short ribs, Mushrooms, Gorgonzola, House Rolled Gnocchi in a Red Wine Sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs…$27
Grotto’s Insanely Fabulous Tomato Sauce
Contorni... 13
Risotto Side....Parmesan Reggiano
Meatballs...Insane Sauce and Parmesan
Grilled Asparagus....Reggiano
*please note: 20% gratuity added to all parties of 6 or more
Entrees...
Carne*…$42
Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Parmesan Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Sauce
Bistecca della Casa*…$46
Medium Rare Beef Wellington, Puff Pastry, Mushroom, Grilled Asparagus, Black Truffle-Red Wine Sauce
Asterisk items* contain raw or undercooked ingredients.*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry,
seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Bottled Sparking and Still Water ..... $8
San Pellegrino Limonata...$4
San Pellegrino Orange...$4
San Pellegrino Pomegranate & Orange...$4
Polar Premium Ginger Ale ... $3.5
Coke and Diet Coke ... $3.5
Dolce.....14
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers, Mascarpone, Espresso, Cocoa, Whipped Cream
*Contains alcohol*
Cioccolato
Melting chocolate cake & Vanilla gelato
Budino
Banana bread pudding, Spiced Walnuts and caramel, Salted caramel gelato
Gelato Flight
Scoop of Salted caramel, Tahitian vanilla and Pistachio
Sorbet .... $9
Mixed Berry, Lemon or Peach passionfruit with raspberry sauce, cookie
Dessert Wine 3oz....14
Castello di Querceto, Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Nivole, Moscato D'Asti...large pour $16
Port and Grappa.....15
2013 Cesari, Recioto della Valpoloicella
Fonseca Tawney Port
Taylor Fladgate 10yr Tawney Port
Luxardo Grappa Euganea
Digestivo & Liqueurs .....14
Limoncello
Sambuca
Fernet Branca
Averna Amaro
Amaretto
Amaro Lucano
Carolans Irish Cream
Frangelico
Wine, Beer &
Cocktails
Spritz..... $15
- Veneziano | Prosecco, Aperol, Soda Water
- Hugo | Prosecco, St. Germain, Soda Water
Red Sangria..... $15
Cocktails..... $16
- Grotto's Limoncello Martini | Limoncello, Citron Vodka, Fresh Lemon
- Centriolo | Brockmans gin, St. Germain, Grapefruit, Prosecco
- Double Rosé | Rose Vodka, Blackberry Liqueur, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Sparkling Rose
- Espresso Martini | Vodka, Coffee & Creme Liquors, Fresh Espresso
-Classic Old Fashioned | Rock n Rye, bitters
-Coffee Old Fashioned | Rock n Rye, coffee flavors
- Negroni | Bully Boy
- The Cosmo | Effin Vodka crafted with Triple Sec
-Margarita | Rustic spirits Tequila & Orange liquor
- Classic Manhattan | Bully Boy Whiskey, Vermouth, Bitters... $18
- Pear spiced Manhattan | Bully Boy Whiskey, Pear liquor, Vermouth, Bitters... $18
Sparkling Wine..... 14/glass ...... 50/bottle
- NV, Casa Canevel, Veneto, Rose Brut il Rosa
- NV, Val D'Oca, Veneto, Prosecco
Rose & White Wine 14/glass ....50/bottle
- Centine, Toscana, Rose .....
- Salviano, Umbra, Orvieto Classico Superiore....
- Bolla, Delle Venezia, Pinot Grigio....
-Bollini, Trentino, Sauvignon Blanc...
- Stemmari, Sicilia, Chardonnay,...
Bubbles & White By the Bottle…
NV Taittinger, Reims, Champagne Prestige….80
2020 Vinosia, Campania Falanghina….52
2022 Banfi, Piemonte, Gavi ….54
2022 La Pettegola, Vermentino…52
2022 Masi, Masianco Pinot Grigio..58
Red Wine 15/glass ....58/bottle
- Carpineto, Toscana, Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese...
- Masi, Veneto, Valpolicella Classico.......
-Poggio Anima, Abruzzo, Montepulciano....
- Viberti, Piemonte, Barbera d'Alba.......
-Castello di Querceto, Tuscany, Chianti Classico
-Cantina di Caldaro, Trentino Alto Adige, Pinot Nero...
Reds By the bottle…
Piedmonte
2021 Viberti, Nebbiolo...72
2021 Michele Chiarlo, Barbera D'Asti...65
2019 Michele Chiarlo, Barbaresco Vicenziana....100
2018 Gianni Gagliardo, Barbera D' Alba...65
2020 Gianni Gagliardo, Dolcetto D' Alba...70
2018 Gianni Gagliardo, Barolo...125
2019 Ascheri, Barolo...100
2018 Viberti, Barolo Buon Padre...135
2018 Luigi Einaudi, Barolo....148
Tuscany
2017 Tenuta S. Agnese, Vino Nobile Montepulciano Reserva... 78
2020 Nozzole, Chianti Classico Riserva..68
2019 Isole e Olena, Chianti Classico...75
2022 Campo Al Mare, Bolgheri Rosso...82
2021 Centine, Banfi, Cabernet Merlot Blend...60
2021 Silvio Nardi, Rosso di Montalcino…80
2018 Tenuta la Fuga, Brunello di Montalcino….120
Veneto
2020 Campolieti, Valpolicella Classico Superiore...65
2018 Masi, Amarone…140
2018 Luigi Righeti, Amarone Classico….115
**please note, vintages subject to change
Beer& Cider...
- Amstel Light, Pale Lager ..... 6
-Heineken, Pale Lager...6
-Red Stripe Lager...6
-Moretti Italian Lager.... 7
-Switchback, Vermont Pale Ale...9
-Captains Daughter, Double IPA...9
- 1911 Cider, New York 16oz..... 8
DECADENT CUISINE. SUBTERRANEAN SETTING.
Occupying an inconspicuous, subterranean spot on the back side of Beacon Hill, Grotto has earned itself high praise with imaginative, contemporary Italian cuisine. The dining room's exposed brick walls covered with artwork from local creative-types give Grotto an intimate and cozy feel that's hard to find anywhere nearby.
Chef / Owner: Scott Herritt Chef De Cuisine: Jose Herrera
HOURS
LOCATION
NIGHTLY FIXE
37 Bowdoin Street
Boston, MA 02114
In Boston's Beacon
Hill Neighborhood
Sunday-Thursday
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Friday & Saturday
5:00PM - 10:00PM
Grotto offers a $50 per person prix fixe prices for dinner
every night. The three course option is available seven days a week during all hours of dinner operation.
Please note that Grotto is not wheelchair accessible.
Reservations
To make a reservation, please call the restaurant at 617.227.3434 or reserve online below.
*Please note, beginning July 21, 2022 you may book reservations via RESY.
PRIVATE PARTIES
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We are available for buyouts for up to 40 people.
Call Grotto at 617-227-3434 or email us @ grottorestaurant@aol.com
HOURS
Sunday -Thursday 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Friday and Saturday 5:00PM - 10:00PM
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