Place Category: Italian and Mediterranean
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.
Grotto offers $36 and $42 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.
Grotto Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeTwo Course: $23
Three Course: $28
Also available A LA CartePRIMI $10
SPINACHI || Baby spinach, Beets, Goat cheese, Spiced walnuts, Raspberry vinaigrette
RUCOLA || Arugula, Prosciutto, Reggiano parmesan, Lemon vinaigrette
INSALATA MARE || Grilled calamari, White beans, Arugula, Peppers, Lemon vinaigrette
CAROZZA || Buffalo mozzarella “sandwich”, Spinach, Olives, Tomatoes, Peppers, Capers
ZUPPA || Garlic soup, Black truffle, Parmesan, Toasted bread crumbs
PICCATA || Mussels, Garlic, Lemon, Capers, White wine sauce
CAVATELLE || House prepared ricotta pasta, Sausage, Peas, Mushrooms, Pancetta, Cream
SECONDI $15
SPAGHETTI || Meatballs & Grotto's insanely fabulous tomato sauce
GNOCCHI || Short ribs, Mushrooms, Gorgonzola
RISOTTO || Mushroom, Roasted tomatoes, Asparagus, Parmesan
*CHICKEN PARMESAN || Ziti, Tomatoes, Mozzarella
BOLOGNESE || Tagliatelle, San Marzano tomatoes, Lamb, Pork, Beef
GNUDI || Ricotta dumplings, Wild mushrooms, Spinach
ZITI || Chicken, Asparagus, Parmesan, White wine sauce
*CRAB RAVIOLI || Asparagus, Roasted tomatoes, Almonds, Saffron
DOLCE $8
CIOCCOLATO || Melting chocolate cake & Vanilla ice cream
Melting chocolate cake & Vanilla ice cream
BUDINO || Banana bread pudding, Caramel ice cream, Spiced walnuts
PANNA COTTA || Lemon, Raspberry sauce, Crispy pizzelle, Aged balsamic
MIXED BERRIES || Zabaglione, Madeira, Simple syrup
TIRAMISU || Mascarpone, Ladyfingers, Espresso, Cocoa
PLEASE NOTE
All above items can be ordered a la carte. *Cooked to order…consuming raw or under cooked food may increase your chance of contracting a food bourne illness. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allerg
Grotto Boston Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeChoose one Primi, Pasta and Dolce: $36
Choose one Primi, Secondi and Dolce: $42
Please no sharing or splitting]
Also available A LA CartePRIMI $10
ZUPPA || Garlic soup, Black truffle, Parmesan, Bread crumbs
FICHI || Prosciutto wrapped Gorgonzola stuffed figs, Baby arugula, Reggiano Parmesan, Lemon
SPINACI || Baby spinach, Beets, Spiced walnuts, Goat cheese, Raspberry vinaigrette
CAROZZA || Pan toasted buffalo mozzarella, Baby spinach, Black olives, Small tomatoes, Peppers, Caper berry
PICCATA || Mussels, Lemon, Capers, White wine
*MARE || Grilled calamari, White beans, Peppers, Arugula, Lemon vinaigrette
ZAFFERANO || Crab ravioli, Asparagus, Roasted tomatoes, Almonds, Saffron
CAVATELLE || House prepared ricotta pasta, Sausage, Peas, Mushrooms, Pancetta, Cream
GAMBA DELL' ANATRA || Crispy confit duck leg, Brussel Sprouts, Mustard aioli
FONDUTA || Fontina cheese fondue, Beef tenderloin tips, Portobello mushrooms, Aged balsamic, Truffle oil
PASTA $21
*FRA DIAVOLO || Butter poached lobster, Linguine, Spicy tomato sauce...$4 Supplement
BOLOGNESE || Tagliatelle, San Marzano tomatoes, Lamb, Pork, Beef
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS || Grotto’s insanely fabulous tomato sauce
GNOCCHI || Short ribs, Mushrooms, Gorgonzola
RISOTTO || Roasted pumpkin, Fresh mozzarella, Pomegranates, Crispy sage
GNUDI || Ricotta, Wild mushrooms, Spinach
SCAMPI || Shrimp, Linguini, White wine, Tomato, Garlic
SECONDI $27
*CHICKEN PARMIGIANO || Ziti, Tomatoes, Mozzarella
VEAL SALTIMBOCCA || Veal cutlet, Prosciutto, Sage, Spinach, Creamy polenta, Marsala, Lemon
*CARNE || Grilled beef tenderloin, Reggiano risotto, Asparagus, Red wine sauce
*PETTINI || Pan seared scallop "Ravioli", Wild mushrooms, Leeks, Arugula
CONTORNI $9
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS || Pancetta and parmesan
WILTED SPINACH || Garlic and olive oil
GRILLED ASPARAGUS || Reggiano and olive oil
MEATBALLS || Insanely fabulous tomato sauce
DOLCE $10
CIOCCOLATO || Melting chocolate cake, Vanilla ice cream
BUDINO || Banana bread pudding, Caramel ice cream, Spiced walnuts
PANNA COTTA || Lemon, Raspberry sauce, Crispy pizzelle, Aged balsamic
ZABAGLIONE || Mixed berries, Madeira, Honey
TIRAMISU || Mascarpone, Ladyfingers, Espresso, Cocoa
PLEASE NOTE
All above items can be ordered a la carte. *Cooked to order…consuming raw or under cooked food may increase your chance of contracting a food bourne illness. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. Chef/Owner: Scott Herritt || Chef De Cuisine: Mario Medina
