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Grotto

37 Bowdoin Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-227-3434

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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.

Within a stone’s throw of the State House, Government Center, and the Boston Municipal Courthouse, Grotto has played host to politicians, dignitaries and celebrities – garnering rave reviews from them all.

News and Events at Grotto restaurant

The Dining Docket
December 10th – December 16th
Tis the season to be busy. Take some time to slow down this week and enjoy ...

Grotto’s Got Brunch
Head to Grotto this weekend (or any weekend, really) to sink your teeth into Scott Herritt’s delicious new brunch ...

Big Night on Beacon Hill
It’s been a while, but the Grotto team is once again paying tribute to everyone’s favorite foodie flick ...

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by Chef Scott Herritt

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Prosciutto wrapped Gorgonzola stuffed figs with baby arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano and lemon
 
 
Dictionary
 
Aïoli
1. noun A blend of ail (garlic) and oli (oil) in the parlance of the Provence region of southern France. Around here, we'd call it a garlic mayonnaise.
Chanterelle
1. noun A wild and nutty mushroom with a trumpet-shaped head.
Chorizo
1. noun Crumbly, spiced pork sausage.
Fra diavolo
1. noun Generally describes tomato-based sauces that are spiced with chiles
Gratin
1. noun Any dish covered with cheese or buttered breadcrumbs and baked or broiled.
Insalata
1. noun Italian for salad.
Pancetta
1. noun Cured Italian bacon.
Panna cotta
1. noun Egg-less Italian custard.
Risotto
1. noun Italian dish made from rice cooked by intermittently adding small amounts of stock or broth. Other ingredients are added as required.
Tagliatelle
1. noun What they call fettuccine born in northern Italy.