(212) 625-3444
100 Forsyth St
New York,
NY
10002
40.7184
-73.9927
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side, Bowery
What People Are Saying About Grotto
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – This aptly named osteria is neatly tucked between brick walls on a quiet street, and given a cozy glow with red lights and other conscientious detailing. Just a few tables and a full bar area fit into the narrow basement space. The small staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. – – The Food – Grotto's chef has a sure, delicate hand, turning out dishes with discrete flavors that harmonize splendidly. An appetizer of crostini topped with chunky shrimp salad is smoky and complex; another starter of potato croquettes is likewise delicious and subtle. The…
07/25/09
Stay Away
by jjjjjjmemememe
All I can say is that you would be more than a fool to spend your money in this place. Food is awful and the service worse. And it is in a basement of a less that glamorous area. Why on earth would you bother??
07/16/09
truly delicious italian food in the LES
by hbomb09
I just happened to come here for dinner one night and def was not expecting the really tasty italian dishes. The food really tasted homemade italian style. The service was spectacular! I highly recommend Grotto and trust me I am not the owner! :)
06/28/09
DISGUSTING - GOOD REVIEWS WRITTEN BY OWNER AND MANAGERS!!
by happygirlsss
TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO READ REVIEWS FOR REAL AND HONEST FEEDBACK PLEASE BEWARE!!!!!
You do not have to be Einstein to work out that the positive reviews of this DISGUSTING place are written by the owners and management. The fact that 7 'rave' reviews are written on the same day (APRIL 13) is more than a flag to this being the case. Me, I want this kind of website to work as it should - as a medium providing true and honest advice to people, and not as shameless advertising for a place that no one should pay a cent to go to! DO NOT BE FOOLED! If you want to be treated badly, eat bad food, endure the worst service in NYC then Grotto really is for you. For anybody with even slightly discerning taste, please take my advice and go ANYWHERE else. It will undoubtedly be better than this smelly foul basement they call a restaurant.
AND PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE write REAL reviews so that people are not fooled into giving these disgusting people your money!! They do not deserve it!
- Pros: nothing at all
- Cons: everything is wrong about this place!!
The Details on Grotto
What to Drink:
The Primitivo, a strong and dark Italian red made from the zinfandel grape, is an excellent option at $6 per glass.
When To Go:
On Tuesday nights special guest chefs prepare four-course meals for $29.
What to Drink:
The Primitivo, a strong and dark Italian red made from the zinfandel grape, is an excellent option at $6 per glass.
When To Go:
On Tuesday nights special guest chefs prepare four-course meals for $29.
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