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Grotto

100 Forsyth St., New York, NY 10002
nr. Broome St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-625-3444 Send to Phone

  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.8 out of 10

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    6 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
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Official Website

grotto-nyc.com

Hours

Sun-Thu, 6pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 6pm-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D at Grand St.; J, M, Z at Bowery

Prices

$15-$28

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Romantic

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

This cozy subterranean restaurant and garden is owned by a German couple with a serious Italian infatuation. The menu features toothsome crostini and  satisfying pastas. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Polipo, $14

9.8 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
100% Would you go on business?
100% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.8
Service: 9.7
Décor: 9.8
Value: 9.8

Best kept secret

ywc from 11204 | Posted on 4/26/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I like that this place is hidden. We walked by a few times until we finally realized where it was. And inside we were greeted first with a bar that just felt so comfy, cozy, and warm. Everyone minds their own business...a great feeling considering that it's very small and you are sometimes sharing a table with strangers. Food is outstanding and speaks for itself. I just had the most relaxing and chill time with a few of my friends. Perfect oasis away from the city above it.

WOW - If I could give it a 11 out of 10 I would.....

fnkysta from 10021 | Posted on 3/1/08

Overall Rating: (NA) (Not Rated)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I had really high expectations for this little place after reading the reviews on nymag.com....and let me tell you - I was not disappointed, quite the contrary actually. I was pleasantly surprised. This was truly one of the best restaurants I have been to in the City. I love the fact that it is a little hidden gem, and the service was fantastic. The food out of this world, and the prices were not over the top. I loved the atmosphere of this quaint and friendly establishment..... Will be going back and back and back again....

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