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:
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
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