Events and Special Menus

Here is what’s coming up at the Grotto:

Thru January 21, 2018

Four for $Forty

Hi and Happy New Year!

It’s the New Year and so many folk are trying to eat lighter!  Or they’ve already fallen off the resolution rocket and want a big meal!  The Grotto has them covered in any case!

Four for $Forty can be a light meal for two or a tasting menu for 1!  Choose any combination of four small plates for $Forty.

What counts as a small plate?

Any antipasto
Any half pasta
A two selection cheese or charcuterie plate
A dessert

One from each makes for a great tasting menu for one!  Or match two half pasta together with an antipasto & cheese course {etc, etc, etc} for a quick dinner for two.

There has to be a catch?  Available Sunday thru Thursday in the dining room or Grotto Bar all night long.  Friday & Saturday, you have to order it by 6 pm.  This offer is only good thru January 21, so hurry in!

Check out the Current Menu


2 pm ’til Close January 21

The Championships

The Grotto offers a low key way to enjoy the two big games.  As usual, we will offer Happy Hour all night.  We will also offer a rotating assortment of complementary antipasti starting at 4:00 pm including:

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an assortment including
roast pork, pickled onion & pecorino toscano
sage roasted ‘shrooms & cheese
sloppy giuseppi: wild boar & pecorino pepato

Chili w/Beans
pasilla & guajillo peppers, onions, ale, onions & cheese

Italian Nachos
lots of cheese, house-made chips

Clams Casino
stuffed w/pancetta, breadcrumb, shallot, garlic & herbs

Wings
w/gorgonzola, mascarpone dip & mount etna sauce!

Caesar Salad
romaine, traditional dressing w/anchovy & egg, herb croutons


January 22 thru 28, 2018

Restaurant Week

3 courses plus treats for $35.  Choose from our entire menu {a few items may have upcharges}


4 pm ’til Close February 4

Super Bowl Party

The Grotto offers a low key way to enjoy the Superbowl.  As usual, we will offer Happy Hour all night.  We will also offer a rotating assortment of complementary antipasti starting at 4:00 pm including:

Sliders
an assortment including
roast pork, pickled onion & pecorino toscano
sage roasted ‘shrooms & cheese
sloppy giuseppi: wild boar & pecorino pepato

Chili w/Beans
pasilla & guajillo peppers, onions, ale, onions & cheese

Italian Nachos
lots of cheese, house-made chips

Clams Casino
stuffed w/pancetta, breadcrumb, shallot, garlic & herbs

Wings
w/gorgonzola, mascarpone dip & mount etna sauce!

Caesar Salad
romaine, traditional dressing w/anchovy & egg, herb croutons


February 9th thru 13

Menu for Lovers

While some love to treat their Valentine on the big night itself, others prefer to come in earlier when it is a little quieter.  If you are inthe enjoy the Valentine’s Day before the Day, then you can choose from our regular menu or the menu for lovers.  Our menu for 2 lovers is a collection of favorites & treats meant to be shared.  We will have special wine flights as well.

The menu will offer three flights of tastes: antipasto, tris di primi, and a choice of secondi: half maine lobster grilled w/truffle butter, local dry aged steak or chicken alla parmigiana

February 14

Valentines Day 

Join us for a Prix Fixe menu in the dining room from 5 pm ’til our last reservation at 9.45 pm.  We will not be serving our regular menu this evening.  The same menu will be available a la carte in the Grotto Bar

The menu will be offered from 5pm on.  If you are seated by 5.45 the cost of thefeast is $49.  FOr reservations from 6pm on, the cost is $59

Your meal will begin with a flute of prosecco accompanied by polenta cakes topped w/sage roasted shrooms topped w/fontina & asiago cheese

Next, choose an antipasto or pasta including our classics burrata & cinghiale {wild boar on pappardelle}

Enjoy a main including Chicken Cacciatore or local dry aged Tagliata Steak

Finally, end your meal with house-infused cello & a dessert