Food was ok, if not spectacular. The big issue was the cockroach that seemed to hitch a ride from the kitchen to our table. Not the most appetizing experience.
Alexandra Bendriss
Hole in the wall. Everything is amazong but highly recommend trying any creamy dish. Garlic soup and fondue are insane.
Kane Foster
get the meatballs!!
Fábio Correia
Had a lovely dinner at Grotto during our time in Boston. We had the chicken parmigiana pasta and the pasta bolognese — both were full of flavor and really satisfying. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service was friendly, and prices felt fair for the quality. A great little spot for a relaxed Italian dinner.
Matt Blouin
Excellent food, fun decor, small and cozy.
Victoria Borges
If you're looking to dine in here, I recommend booking a reservation because it is a small, yet cozy restaurant. I got Lasagna Bolognese to take away and it was yummy!
Gary LaPlante
Several good meals at this charming cozy restaurant over the years - including tonight catching up with an old friend. Highly recommend the mushroom risotto!
Arandeni Ramos
Went for dinner with my partner and the food was amazing! She eats like a snail so she got the fondue appetizer as a meal, the meat was incredibly tender. I got the chicken parm which was delicious and perfectly al dente. I recommend and will for sure be back to try other menu items
Was. Very well done, cute/quaint spot for a date. Very small, intimate the food was thoughtfully prepared.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Three Course
Brian Toohey
Tonight myself, my pregnant wife, and my brother and sister in law arrived at Grotto. We were under the impression we had a 5:30 reservation. When I arrived, there was a curtain separating a small waiting area from the atmosphere of the restaurant. I opened it out of habit, then closed it because I realized I shouldn’t have touched it. The hostess came over and said “how can I help you”. I jokingly apologized about the curtain incident and apologized for touching it. She responded with a straight face and very aggravated repeated “how can I help you” again. I ignored the attitude and said we had a reservation for 4. She explained with a sarcastic smile and laugh that my wife made it for tomorrow night. As my wife was in near tears for feeling like she ruined the evening, the hostess smiled and said “good luck”. She was pompous and rude out of the gate. Shocking that a restaurant with that type of reputation could have the person that represents it be so rude to strangers. I’ll for sure never go back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sarah Wolfe
Wanted to love this place so badly. The chicken parm was the worst I have ever eaten in my life. They also used some weird melted cheese fondue in the pasta. N e v e r a g a i n.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ashley M.
Absolutely the perfect spot for a date night! The atmosphere is low-lit and intimate, service is amazing, and the food superb. The spaghetti and meatballs arrived piping hot and I was able to take leftovers to last me two more days. Forget the North End…perfect Italian lives in Beacon Hill!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Soup, Bolognese
Tyrone Sanders
Amazing restaurant. Loved everything about this place.
Food was ok, if not spectacular. The big issue was the cockroach that seemed to hitch a ride from the kitchen to our table. Not the most appetizing experience.
Hole in the wall. Everything is amazong but highly recommend trying any creamy dish. Garlic soup and fondue are insane.
get the meatballs!!
Had a lovely dinner at Grotto during our time in Boston. We had the chicken parmigiana pasta and the pasta bolognese — both were full of flavor and really satisfying. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service was friendly, and prices felt fair for the quality. A great little spot for a relaxed Italian dinner.
Excellent food, fun decor, small and cozy.
If you're looking to dine in here, I recommend booking a reservation because it is a small, yet cozy restaurant. I got Lasagna Bolognese to take away and it was yummy!
Several good meals at this charming cozy restaurant over the years - including tonight catching up with an old friend. Highly recommend the mushroom risotto!
Went for dinner with my partner and the food was amazing! She eats like a snail so she got the fondue appetizer as a meal, the meat was incredibly tender. I got the chicken parm which was delicious and perfectly al dente. I recommend and will for sure be back to try other menu items
Everything was good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi, Chicken Parmigiano, Bolognese
Our meal was wonderful. The chicken parm was excellent, we highly recommend it. The entire staff was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Bolognese
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Was. Very well done, cute/quaint spot for a date. Very small, intimate the food was thoughtfully prepared.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Three Course
Tonight myself, my pregnant wife, and my brother and sister in law arrived at Grotto. We were under the impression we had a 5:30 reservation. When I arrived, there was a curtain separating a small waiting area from the atmosphere of the restaurant. I opened it out of habit, then closed it because I realized I shouldn’t have touched it. The hostess came over and said “how can I help you”. I jokingly apologized about the curtain incident and apologized for touching it. She responded with a straight face and very aggravated repeated “how can I help you” again. I ignored the attitude and said we had a reservation for 4. She explained with a sarcastic smile and laugh that my wife made it for tomorrow night. As my wife was in near tears for feeling like she ruined the evening, the hostess smiled and said “good luck”. She was pompous and rude out of the gate. Shocking that a restaurant with that type of reputation could have the person that represents it be so rude to strangers. I’ll for sure never go back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wanted to love this place so badly. The chicken parm was the worst I have ever eaten in my life. They also used some weird melted cheese fondue in the pasta. N e v e r a g a i n.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Absolutely the perfect spot for a date night! The atmosphere is low-lit and intimate, service is amazing, and the food superb. The spaghetti and meatballs arrived piping hot and I was able to take leftovers to last me two more days. Forget the North End…perfect Italian lives in Beacon Hill!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Soup, Bolognese
Amazing restaurant. Loved everything about this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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