We have tried in past to visit Grotto in other sites but due to limited hours (many are closed Monday, tues, weds) and finally found what we have been missing. Do yourself a favor and find one open next time you have the opportunity. This one is located inside San Luis Resort. Valet parking is free with a stamp they will place on your valet ticket. The restaurant is small and cozy. Sitting next to the Cove pool at twilight was very nice. We had the antipasto (italian charcuterie board) it was loaded with meats and cheeses and shared with bread on our table of 7. A little on the spicy side. We had our 3 older teen/young adult boys who came with us to the beach. 5 boys between 17-24 and they all got some bites in. For drinks the older had peach Bellini (which is frozen) and the martini. For seconds we had espresso martini and the sour. I personally liked the drinks not too sweet and the martini was dry with the espresso martini heavy on the coffee side. For entrees boys did some pizza the boglonase, Alfredo sauce with crab (they can customize a dish) and the chicken Luis was mine and delicious 10/10. Husbands had the shrimp Rocco a newer dish which was 11/10 for flavor and style Our server was super attentive and perfect. Now dessert. They have a large cart overflowing with deliciousness. Please ask to see the cart. We ended up with 5 items shared (there were more to choose but everyone has their limits) the triple chocolate was one of the most moist and chocolatey cake ive tasted. And a huge oversized slice. My foodie son could not eat it all! Key lime pie, brownie and tiramisu (also a huge serving taken for a midnight snack) Overall we definitely found out what we've been missing and will be back sooner rather than later. read more

Great experience overall. We started with the appetizers and they were a highlight of the meal -- the antipasti, calamari, and bruschetta were all excellent and a great way to kick things off. Our table ordered a wide variety of dishes including steak, salad, pasta, and the Snapper Romano. Overall, everyone was happy with their meals except for the snapper. While the crab topping was delicious, the fish itself had quite a few bones, which took away from the experience. The atmosphere was also a positive. Even though it was crowded, it never felt too loud, and our group of six could easily hear each other throughout dinner, which made for a really enjoyable evening. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely return to the other Houston locations -- we'll just skip the snapper next time. read more

Service is outstanding, wine list impeccable, and the food is some of the best on the island. My wife had the Chicken Luis , full of flavor and I had the shrimp & crab capellini; I rate as the best dish on the island. We started with the grotto salad, very flavorful. read more

Grotto Ristorante - Foyer of the San Luis Hotel - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Everything about this place was AMAZING. The food starting with the bread and olive oil they served in the beginning to the pork ragu and pappardelle pasta was all delicious. The service was also very prompt and attentive, and we felt very taken care of. The ambiance was the best I've seen of a restaurant in Galveston. Because the restaurant was located inside a hotel, the lobby of the hotel was decorated so beautifully for Christmas, and the actual restaurant itself was also decorated for the holidays. We got a great table in the corner next to the windows, so we were facing the pool, and with all the lights dimmed in the restaurant, it really set the mood for a great evening. We also got a free birthday dessert, which made the dinner even more special. read more

Grotto Ristorante - Braised Pork Ragu & Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I would recommend this place if you go during happy hour and please know that you can only get happy hour pricing for food if you sit at the bar (there are like 10 chairs so hopefully one will be available). My coworkers and I were visiting for a work conference and I'd say the restaurant wasn't busy, but the kitchen staff seemed to be overwhelmed. It took an hour just to get our soups and salads out. The calamari was absolutely inedible. I tried it on two separate occasions and will never try that jerky version of calamari again. The staff were very attentive (except for the long wait for the food). I loved the pasta fagioli and my coworkers didn't like their tomato basil soup. When it comes to eating there again, I probably wouldn't but it was extremely convenient since I was staying at the hotel. read more

Have been to been Grotto many times, but our latest visit will be the last for a very long time! We had reservations for a party of 8 and were one of only four tables that were occupied upon our arrival. Over an hour later, our food came out overcooked and very dry; protein was hot, but pasta was cold. We are Landry's club members, provided our card and they did not add the points as they always have...very disappointing experience!! read more

Fantastic place for dinner! Service was amazing. The environment is classy, elegant, and intimate with dim lighting- perfect place for a date or a romantic dinner. Our waitress was on top of it! She was attentive and honest, explaining the specials and new additions to the menu. I was confused as to where happy hour is, because our waitress said it's not at the tables but did not specify where it was (since the website says it ends at 6:30PM). Maybe clarifying on the website would help. I was sad and disappointed when I saw the new menu did not have the gnocchi entree- wish they had kept it because it was my favorite dish here. But I decided to get the grilled chicken and pasta, which was still good. Favorite part of the meal was the peach bellinis, which are quite refreshing and sweet. The lemon drop martini was also pretty good and strong. Enjoyed the complimentary bread too. read more

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Grotto was the Italian restaurant inside the San Luis Hotel Resort overlooking the pool! We came one night during our stay and had a pretty good meal! The calamari was delicious and that marinara sauce was amazing! The Caesar salad lacked some flavor and the trio tomato pappardelle was not my favorite but maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. The red sauce was good so maybe I should've stuck to something red. Service was great and it was nice and easy to be able to walk down for dinner and back up after our meal. The restaurant was fairly small in the back corner but the service was nice with a good ambiance. read more

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This review is a few weeks overdue. My wife and I visited during a quick trip to the Gulf and wanted a special night out. We did not have a reservation, however we were quickly accommodated by John who it turns out is not only the manager but a very hands on helper to the servers especially when things got busy. Dinner was delightful, our server Chloe, was very patient with us old folk and suggested a special which was lobster something which my wife absolutely loved! Wine selection is extensive. Dessert was out of this world and luckily we walked from our hotel so at least we could settle some of the calories! Very nice interior with many tables having a sea view. Highly recommend! read more

Time and time again... Every meal is epic! The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is magical and the wait staff are all top-notch! Highly recommended! I'll be back (in my best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice)! read more

Grotto is a Landry's owned restaurant & seeing as how we had already eaten at 6 or 7 of them on our trip & always had a great experience we were confident this meal would be just as good. We could see Grotto ( located inside the beautiful San Luis resort ) from our Hotel Balcony a few blocks away so we ended up walking there. We were greeted & seated immediately & we were very impressed with the incredible ambience and warmth. We decided on the Primo Pizza & the Spaghetti Bolognese. Both were out of this world! Absolutely some of the best, if not the best Italian food we've ever had. For being in such a beautiful, upscale restaurant the prices were quite fair ( 2 entrees & 4 cocktails ) for $88.66. We highly recommend Grotto restaurant 100 percent! Another great experience, thank you Landry's! read more

Grotto Ristorante - Primo Pizza. - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Some of the best Italian I have had ! And I am a meatball snob ! The meatballs and chicken Alfredo were amazing ! We also had the tomato soup and it was delicious. The cheesecake is truly phenomenal! Best part is the server was just as phenomenal as the food ! And it's very well priced for the quality and quantities you get ! My complements to the staff and management ! read more

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Had dinner with a large group the other night, and we had a great time! I ordered the Trio Tomato Papardelle with grilled Chicken, and it was very filling and tasty! The tomatoes were cooked well, as was the chicken. The strawberry shortcake was also great!! The whipped cream was light and refreshing read more

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Overpriced and noisy. Food was average the artichoke appetizer wa good would recommend f.

The food was good. It's restaurant week in Galveston. Everywhere was booked up. I never think of Grotto because it's in the hotel. They offered a set menu 3 courses for $45. My husband and I chose that. The service was great. We were seated at a table that was on a busy path out of the kitchen at one point my husband raised his arm and hit the dessert cart. There were immediate apologies and we received an excellent dessert to take home. Classy!!! read more

I had door dash deliver my food, so have no experience with dining in. Have ordered a few times and the food was delicious. Would like eat there next time. read more

Always a great place to go for a special event. We go for NY Eve, and anniversaries. Snd, very reasonably priced!

We dined at Grotto Ristorante recently, and found the atmosphere to be very enjoyable.  The food was even better! Service was very friendly and attentive, with the staffers being very helpful accommodating my friend's gluten-free eating habits.  Everything we tried was very tasty, but my hands-down favorite dish was the Spaghetti Bolognese.  Tip: The venue is actually located inside the San Luis Resort. read more

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Had their special for the night, the grouper and shrimp was very dry and over cooked. Everything took forever, the water, bread, wine, dinner, check. The waitress, not rude but not friendly in any way. Never asked if everything was okay or fine with any part of the meal, not even "is it tasting okay." Felt like she had no time for us. Still no bread at the table, but the table next to use that was seated 5ish minutes after us had there bread. The waitress asked if we wanted to start with an appetizer? I said, " can we both start with a creaser salad." Salad showed up before the bread did. The salads were big, we wondered why these side salads seemed big. Then we ordered the entrée. Come to find out she brought use the dinner Caesar Salad that you can also add salmon or chicken to make it an entrée. I would think that a waiter at this level of restaurant would ask a few clarify questions. Just really bad service and sea food way too dry. read more

Unbelievable I order a piazza online IT TOOK , 1.5 hours.. are you kidding! No way I am going back , it's was cold piazza at $35

We were staying in the San Luis Resort and came down for dinner. On Sunday and Monday they have a deal for two for $39.95. The family style meal includes Cesar Salad, Spaghetti, Fried Chicken, Load of bread and Cheesecake. The spaghetti lacked a little flavor, but it wasn't bad. Chicken just needed some hot sauce and it was fine. The staff helped us a pick a nice Chianti. I loved the funny artwork. I've been to the Houston location and they have the same theme of artwork. For some reason the food at the Houston location did have more flavor. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'd check it out what when in town. read more

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We had our anniversary dinner there this year, our two kids tagged along, and I got to say everything was great. Amazing hotel setting, all the elegant touches you would expect with that. My kids are pretty well behaved and they were well received at this restaurant. They found enough in the decore and the experience to be entertained and engaged. Now for the food, I had the chicken parmigiana and super tender with great flavor, the pasta was cooked to perfection. My wife had the plate with pasta, shrimp, and lump crab meat, she really enjoyed it. They don't seem to have a kids menu, so we ordered the kids and pizza and it too was a hit. The calamari was cooked perfectly, not too chewy, def recommend. We indulged and went for the chocolate cake and the tierra massu, you can't go wrong with that combo. The valet, receptionist, and waiters were all just amazing. Carlos made our experience extra enjoyable. We have been to way fancier (more expensive) restaurants and Grotto stacks up against any of them. read more

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Nestled inside the San Luis resort, the evening atmosphere at the Grotto is deep, dark, and delicious! We walked over from the neighboring hotel - had to take the long way since a helicopter was about to land (yes, in case you're wondering, it was Mr Fertitta's). Beautiful outdoor areas and incredible hotel interior. Plan to make reservations as this is quite the evening hot spot- and for good reason! We were seated quickly, enjoyed the flaky warm bread and dipping oils (add balsamic vinegar and its perfect!) Ordered an app of fried artichokes- crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside. With a splash of lemon and the marinara sauce, these were a real treat! Hubby and I are splitting salads tonight - a shrimp Caesar and a Caprese salad. The caprese was something else! They've turned a traditional appetizer salad into a truly Devine meal with slabs, not slices but SLABS, of beefsteak tomatoes and 1/2" thick cuts of fresh mozzarella. Add to that the boat of balsamic glaze and *chef's kiss* perfection on a plate. We were sadly too full to enjoy dessert, so we'll have to come back for the strawberry cream cake that looks so amazing. Also- our server, Teagan, did an outstanding job - making sure we perfectly happy with the entire experience! Well done! read more

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Made a reservation just in case for a Saturday night. Probably could have made it in without one though. Not too busy, but you never know with summer crowds. Not pictured- bread basket and olive oil. Bread is fresh and always tasty. Also started off with the Cesar salad. Generous portion and we split it. We also wanted the same entree so decided to split that. Light flavorful seafood pasta dish that I tend to get each time. Like the smaller noodles. Could definitely order solo and take leftovers or go for it and eat it all, but def would slow down if you're getting dessert. Again split a slice- classic cheesecake with strawberries. The other desserts also looked really good so go with what you like! They were really good about splitting the salad and entree in the back for us and bringing out our own plates which I always appreciate. read more

Grotto Ristorante - Cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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food was good! I liked my spaghetti and the lemonade refills just kept on coming!! It was an amazing time with very dark ambiance. read more

Grotto Ristorante - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Really fantastic food! The seafood pasta was amazing! I wish we had eaten there twice!

We dined at this San Luis onsite restaurant on 7/21. The restaurant was almost full and the atmosphere and layout was great but the noise level made it very difficult to hear and converse. The service rating is based upon very slow and excessive service issues from our server. Our table was not consistently bussed for dirty dishes and water and tea glasses sat empty while we waited for our server to come by and monitor our table. I did receive a tea refill from the restaurant manager who was also performing as the host and seating people. Our meals (soup and two salads) were very slow to arrive and our server apologized several times as she passed by our table. We had to stop our server several times to request straws, to have our dirty dishes removed from our table, and to order our dessert and coffee. When our dessert and coffee finally arrived we discovered that one of our coffees was delivered in a dirty cup. This was the last straw so we engaged the restaurant manager, showed her the cup and followed up with all of the issues we had experienced with the very slow and unacceptable service we had received since arriving and being seated. The restaurant manager apologized and offered to comp our dessert. I stopped the manager and explained we did not bring these issues to her attention for a free dessert or a meal. Our intention was make her aware of the substandard service delivered by her server and the dirty cup used for coffee. I explained that we make the choice to dine at the Landry's restaurants and properties because we know we can expect a delicious meal and a true dining experience delivered by skilled professionals in customer service. And, though our meals were delicious and met our expectations, our experience did not. She offered no excuses, so I stated that I hoped she corrected these issues before another guest was inconvenienced. I asked her to process our check and arrange for a refill on our coffee...with a clean cup! read more

One of the worst service experiences I've ever had... We had a reservation and didn't get a drink for 25 minutes. We had a server that came over and apologized for the wait, handed us menus and walked away. Didn't ask if we wanted anything to drink. 10 minutes later a different server came over to take our drink order. The steak house at the same hotel had amazing service. Don't waste your time and money here. Food is average. read more

Everything was delicious. We also had meatballs but forgot to take a pic. I love that the spaghetti had a ton of sauce and meat. It was not dried at all. Would definitely recommend and return. It is a small restaurant though but it over looks the pool. read more

Grotto Ristorante - Caesar & Shrimp Salad - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Lovely Italian restaurant and where we were blown away by the authentic flavors. The pasta and seafood were perfect and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The tiramisu for dessert was a delightful end to the meal, with its creamy texture and just the right amount of sweetness. The service was friendly and attentive, making for a truly enjoyable dining experience. I wish we weren't traveling through so we could go back to try more dishes. read more

Grotto Ristorante - Snapper Romano - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

One of the better dinners we've had in a while!!! Everyone's meal was delicious. Steak was very well cooked and came with yummy sides. My salmon was perfectly cooked and the risotto was creamy and the best savory treat. Their signature martini was really good- not too sweet. Bread service comes out immediately with olive oil dipping sauce. Our family got pasta which was all well prepared and beautiful to look at. Restaurant sits in the back of the San Luis where you get both pool and ocean views. Highly recommend. read more

Grotto Ristorante - Grotto martini- so delicious! Vodka, grand marnier orange, lemon juice and champagne - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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We had the filet with risotto, calamari, veal parmigiana, and desserts. They were all delicious! The dessert was out of this world.

The young man seating patrons appeared to never have seated a female that is a solo. Having worked in the F&B arena, training needs to be revisited on seating a party of one. Luckily I did not break out into Natalie Maines "March March" lyrics, I'm an army of one, there will be other opportunities that I am confident of. Solo folks are not from Area 51. No reservation did I have, it's a Monday night. I want a happy hour drink, an app and dinner. My $60 is an overpriced Monday night dinner but was good. No dress code needed, but reservations are. I could have eaten at the bar and it would have been no different than the tiny table I was seated at. The staff at this resort are typically not from Texas or the US. I find them delightful to talk with, and this time was no exception. The fried artichokes clocked at $7 on the happy hour app $6 less than the same app on the dinner menu, a word to the wise. The $16 Tito's martini a ripoff but splashed nicely over the table and was wiped up promptly. The large veal parm would have fed two, and 1/2 was boxed up for a repeat. As 6:00 rolled around the restaurant filled up, became louder and no doubt the wine flowed. I opted for no dessert but a yummy cappuccino from Starbucks around the bend, they were delighted to serve a solo female. read more

Grotto is located in the San Luis Hotel along the Galveston Seawall. We live relatively close to Galveston so we have a tendency to eat here often. I have also eaten at Grotto Downtown and Grotto in The Woodlands. I'm not sure if it is the atmosphere or the view overlooking the hotel pool or simply that the food is better here, but we like this location better than any of the others. I would recommend a reservation especially during peak season. Food: We really like their seafood pasta choices. Depending upon how hungry you are and the appetizers that you order, you may be able to split some of their seafood pasta dishes. If you want to do something a little lighter, they have really good brick oven pizza as well. They also have a decent selection of wine pairings. They have a really good anti-pasta appetizer that will easily feed four people. Be very careful if you are ordering the anti-pasta for two as you will fill up on meats and cheeses before your dinner arrives. Attire: If you are eating here in the evening, the dress is "nicer casual" or business casual. You will also see the occasional person wearing a jacket. If you show up "sloppy casual", you will definitely be under-dressed. Keep it classy. Please, gentlemen, no flip-flops. Bottom line - Pretty good Italian food with a seafood flair. A great place to eat even if you are not staying in the hotel. A nice view overlooking the pool. Reservations recommended. Bon appétit. read more

Grotto Ristorante - The Antipasta at Grotto - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

We ate here over Easter while staying at the Holiday Inn and despite the limited menu the food was truly exceptional. She had the halibut and I had the pork loin, both were delicious. Service was great too. Highly recommended ! read more

Went to Galveston with my daughter for vacation. Was able to get a reservation for dinner when we wanted. The restaurant is small, pretty and had a great atmosphere. We started with an appetizer of Calamari Toto. Absolutely delicious! The calamari was so tender and the dipping sauce was just perfect. They bring you a basket of the most delicious bread and herbed oil to dip. We ate all but one piece it was that good. We shared our entrees which was Ravioli Bolognese and Margherita Pizza. The portions were huge. There was many pieces of ravioli and the bolognese sauce was perfect! Not too much sauce as to not overpower the ravioli. The pizza was larger than expected and we couldn't stop eating it and saying how good it was. Ingredients were fresh. Our waitress was so nice and friendly. Just a great dinner experience! I can't wait to go back and take my husband for a date night. We were so full we had no room for dessert. They roll a tiered cart up to your table with lots of delicious desserts to choose from. read more

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Very nice Italian in The San Luis. Calamari was lightly breaded & seasoned just right. Meatballs are fantastic and not too much sauce. Caesar salad was ordinary. The entrees were all wonderful! Snapper Romano, Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi, Salmon Brioso and spaghetti & meatballs were perfectly prepared and nice portions. Dessert is decadent! See the cart. Service & setting is really nice & yet casual. read more

Grotto Ristorante - Chocolate cake - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Awesome pizza. Called restaurant for pick up from our room while we stayed San Luis Resort . Definitely going back

Excellent food! Wonderful service. And relaxing ambiance. Love the fried artichokes!! And crab cake is so good!!! View of beach is really nice! Like to go there for special occasions read more

I had this after having a dinner that I didn't like, so I was kind of stuffed; but the pasta seafood was sooo good I have to leave a review. I ordered from the bar and got the marinara lemon infused seafood pasta (Iinguine pescatore) it had calamari, scallop, shrimp and mussels but I asked for no mussels and an extra scallop instead. The marinara sauce was one of the best I have ever tasted. It was mildly spicy and seasoned just right. Infused with Italian herbs and spices. It had a hardy tomato flavor. This sauce really made the dish. The pasta was al-dente and the seafood was fresh. The other thing worth mentioning was the olive spread. The bread was nothing special. Good but nothing special. The olive oil dip was infused with basil and chopped garlic it was amazing!!!!! I will be stealing this for my oil dips at home. Overall so glad to have stumbled onto this place for my second dinner of the night. read more

Grotto Ristorante - Linguine Pescatore. Omg soooo good!!!!! - Italian Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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