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.
Subterranean hideaway boasts refined Italian cooking, notable wine list & nightly prix fixe option. Based on 690 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
37 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 227-3434
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
David Makris
Was in Boston for 1 night and made a great choice booking the cozy Grotto for dinner. We decided to do family style so we could try as many dishes as possible and we were not disappointed. The bolognese and gnocchi were outstanding, a slight cut above the tagliatelle with shrimp. The Brussels sprouts with bacon were very good as well, because … well, bacon improves everything. Also had the mushrooms, which were fine, but I’d say try a different vegetable. The meatballs were excellent, and I’d say save some bread to lap up the delicious sauce they came in, because it’s very tasty. We ordered 2 beef wellingtons and the Brick chicken for proteins. I was more partial to the chicken over mashed potatoes, as I thought the beef was a tad dry. However my friends loved the beef, so it was a split decision 2/1 in favor of the beef. We ordered the tiramisu and a banana pudding type dessert which were both tasty and finished the meal perfectly. They have a good wine selection, im obsessed with piedmont reds & I had a bunch to choose from, so I was excited. But there’s def wine for all palates, in a great price range $50+ – $100. Service was excellent and the food came out quickly. We really enjoyed our dinner here & to be honest, I’m from NYC so im stuck up about Italian food, but I really liked Grotto and would recommend it for a dinner out, whether with family or on a date.
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Sarah Glynn
Quaint and delicious little Italian place. The name Grotto is very fitting, feels underground and hidden. We stopped in for our first meal in Boston. It did not disappoint!
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Emily Schackmuth
My friends and I had a wonderful dinner here over the weekend. Cute, cozy & perfect food. Establishment was small however the service was top notch and the food was amazing. Get the garlic soup (sounds freaky but please just get it and dunk your bread in it). Intimate AF and well worth your $. Go here. Make the resy and you won’t be disappointed.
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Zherui Guo
One of my favorite restaurants in Boston, a hidden gem, an amazing Italian restaurant outside of north end. The menus does not change much over years but classic. Wellington steak is only served on weekend but you cannot go wrong with any dishes here. Very cozy atmosphere.
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Abri
I was very pleased with this restaurant, so much so I would come back. I would go to try more of their food and drinks options. I thought the place was pretty affordable and our waiter was very kind and nice. I liked the ambiance and how intimate and small it was.
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Alvaro M. Guzman
We found this place trying to get some dinner in the city, such a great surprise! It’s small but cozy. The staff was great and the food even better. The desert we choose was ok, but the main course was delicious. Good selection of Italian wines.
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Ibrahim Mansoor
Last night, my fiancé and I ventured into the world of Italian cuisine to celebrate her birthday at Grotto, and boy, did it leave us in a food coma worth every bite! The journey began with navigating parking options, which included street parking and parking lots. But to save yourself from the parking puzzle, I’d recommend hitching a ride with Uber and cruising right up to the door.
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Yoon Soo Park
Excellent pasta with genuine Italian taste. The Bolognese and the Cavatelle are amazing. Highly recommend!
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Paula Pecorella
I am not usually one to write reviews of restaurants but my experience going for my birthday dinner at Grotto was so upsetting that I wanted to share. A group of 6 of us made reservations for my birthday at 7:30. We arrived at 7:40 with 2 members from our group still on their way. The wait staff acted irritated right off the bat and told us that the kitchen closes at 8:15, just so we knew. Then we sat and our waitress approached us also irritated, and re iterated to us that they close their kitchen in 45 minutes. We had the orders of the 2 people who were running behind so it’s not like they were holding anything up. We put in our food orders and the food was so delicious! I’ll give them that. But man the staff at this place really put a damper on the birthday evening. Don’t take reservations at 7:30 if you’re that pressed about getting out of the building at 9:15. Will not be coming back here
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Alexander Weingart
Dear Manager,
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