Full-Service Restaurant. Eclectic Menu. Good Food. Good People. Good Vibes.

The Grotto
Home
Upcoming Events
Lunch & Dinner Menu
Brunch Menu
Gallery
Order Online
The Grotto
Home
Upcoming Events
Lunch & Dinner Menu
Brunch Menu
Gallery
Order Online
More
  • Home
  • Upcoming Events
  • Lunch & Dinner Menu
  • Brunch Menu
  • Gallery
  • Order Online
  • Home
  • Upcoming Events
  • Lunch & Dinner Menu
  • Brunch Menu
  • Gallery
  • Order Online

Experience the Comfort of Our Classic Dishes

    Lunch & Dinner Menu

    Available Weekdays 11am ~ 8pm & Weekends 2pm ~ 8pm

    INDIVIDUAL-SIZED APPETIZERS

    Simple Salad

    8

    romaine, grape tomatoes, red onion, black olive, with choice of ranch, balsamic, blue cheese, or creamy pesto dressing

    Fancy Salad

    8

    mixed greens, cucumber, olive medley, grape tomatoes, with choice of ranch, balsamic, blue cheese, or creamy pesto dressing

    Soup Du Jour

    8

    Soup Menu: Wednesday - Zuppa Toscana, Thursday - Shrimp and Corn Chowder, Friday - Cream of Asparagus, Saturday - Pasta Fazool, Sunday - Tomato Basil

    Caprese Salad

    8

    grape tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and  balsamic reduction served atop a bed of mixed greens


    Shareable Appetizers

    Love in a Basket

    12

    house garlic toasty bread served with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, a Rio Linda favorite menu item

    Dijon Chicken Skewers

    14

    garlic chicken skewers served with a creamy Dijon aioli 

    Stuffed Mushrooms

    15

    cremini mushrooms stuffed with spinach, red pepper, garlic ricotta and parmesan cheese

    Oven-Baked Ricotta

    15

    garlic and lemon infused ricotta, topped with a fig glaze, served with toasted bread and black pepper kettle potato chips

    Fancy Bacon

    16

    sweet and spicy bacon served with pink peppercorn syrup

    Garlic Gamberetto

    18

    succulent shrimp poached in butter, olive oil, parsley and garlic

    Land and Sea

    18

    succulent shrimp wrapped in bacon served with choice of Dijon aioli 

    Cheese Board

    18

    chef selection of cheeses, dried fruits, and spreads served with cracker variety

         add chef selection cured meats .... 5

    Sauvignon Blanc Steamed Mussels

    20

    1 lb of fresh mussels steamed with chopped garlic, shallots, and parsley in a sauvignon blanc broth

    Flatbread Pizza

    12-inch ancient Roman-style hand pressed pinsa crust

    Classic

    12

    mozzarella with choice of garlic spread or house tomato sauce

    Pepperoni

    14

    mozzarella, house tomato sauce, pepperoni

    Margherita

    15

    mozzarella, house tomato sauce, grape tomatoes, basil

         add balsamic reduction ... 1

    Grotto

    15

    mozzarella, garlic spread, and garlic ricotta, drizzled with olive oil and topped with cracked black peppercorn

    Garden

    16

    mozzarella, house tomato sauce, roasted garlic, seasonal squash, onion, cremini mushroom, olive medley, parsley

    Bougie

    17

    mozzarella, garlic spread, feta, onion jam, prosciutto, thinly sliced apple, finished with fig reduction

    Paesano

    17

    mozzarella, house tomato sauce, roasted garlic, ground beef, italian sausage, red onion, basil

         add truffle reduction ... 1

    Tuscan

    18

    mozzarella, garlic spread, garlic ricotta, chicken, cremini mushroom, red onion, grape tomato, topped with basil

    Hunter

    18

    mozzarella, house tomato sauce, salami, ham, pepperoni, Italian sausage

    Medley

    20

    mozzarella, house tomato sauce, roasted garlic, ham, pepperoni, bell pepper, olive medley, onion, cremini mushroom, ground beef, and Italian sausage

    Sammiches

    Served with choice of fresh fruit or salt and black pepper kettle cooked potato chips

    Classic Grilled Cheese

    12

    white cheddar and mozzarella melted between toasted Italian bread 

    Pizzini

    14

    mozzarella, pepperoni, and house tomato sauce pressed between toasted Italian bread

    Mediterranean

    16

    garlic hummus olive spread, spinach, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella piled between toasted Italian bread

    Brie and Apple

    16

    cinnamon apples, soft brie, feta, mozzarella, and fig jam pressed between toasted Italian bread finished with fig reduction

         add prosciutto ... 3

    Chicken Club

    18

    chicken, bacon, grape tomato, garlic ricotta and white cheddar pressed between toasted Italian bread and topped with ranch

         add avocado smear ... 2

    The Pork Melt

    18

    rustic hoagie filled with sliced pork loin, sautéed bell peppers and onion, topped with mozzarella cheese and dijon aioli

    Prime Rib Dip

    20

    rustic hoagie filled with thick strips of house favorite prime rib, white cheddar cheese, and horseradish aioli baked to perfection, served with house au jus

    Comfort Dishes

    Served with garlic toasty bread

    Simple Pasta

    16

    classic fettuccine tossed with choice of house tomato sauce or garlic cream sauce

         add grilled veggies .... 4

         add grilled chicken or meat sauce .... 5

         add grilled shrimp .... 8

    Field Pie

    16

    green beans, seasonal squash, eggplant, bell peppers, and shallot baked in a pink peppercorn garlic cremini sauce topped with grotto smashed potatoes

    Poultry Pie

    17

    chunks of chicken, green beans, bell peppers, and shallot baked in a pink peppercorn garlic cremini sauce topped with grotto smashed potatoes

    Cottage Pie

    18

    ground beef, mushrooms, green beans, garlic, and onions baked in a burgundy cream sauce topped with grotto smashed potatoes

    Stuffed Bell Pepper

    20

    roasted sweet red bell pepper coated in olive oil then stuffed with choice of vegetable medley in house tomato sauce or house Bolognese of ground beef, Italian sausage, tomato, shallot, and spices topped with mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection

    Gooey Cheese Lasagna Rollatini

    19

    mozzarella, garlic ricotta, white cheddar, and parmesan cheeses rolled with house tomato sauce in a lasagna pasta sheet

    Spinach and Garlic Lasagna Rollatini

    19

    mozzarella, garlic ricotta, and spinach cream sauce rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

    Bolognese Lasagna Rollatini

    21

    mozzarella, garlic ricotta, and house bolognese of ground beef, italian sausage, tomato, shallot, and spices rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

    Scampi Lasagna Rollatini

    23

    mozzarella, garlic ricotta, shallot, and shrimp in a parmesan cream sauce rolled in a lasagna pasta sheet

    Creamy Parmigiano

    24

    grilled chicken or eggplant smothered in house tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses served over a bed of fettuccine with garlic cream sauce

    Pasta Fra Diavolo

    28

    mussels, shrimp, garlic, and bell peppers simmered in spicy house tomato sauce, tossed with fettuccine and finished with gremolata

    Entrees

    Served with Grotto smashed grotto potatoes, haricot verts, & blistered tomatoes, and garlic toasty bread

    Oven Baked Ratatouille

    24

    eggplant, seasonal squashes, bell peppers, garlic, and onion roasted with fresh herbs, spices, and simmering tomato sauce

    Herb Roasted Chicken

    26

    airline chicken breast roasted with chef-selected herbs and spices topped with a pesto drizzle

    Florentine

    29

    choice of delicate airline chicken breast or pan seared pork loin topped with a sauce of spinach, cremini mushrooms, garlic, shallots and sauvignon blanc cream 

    Dolce Pork

    31

    olive oil seared pork tenderloin topped with a sweet compote of apple, and cranberry

    Shrimp Michelangelo

    32

    large butterflied shrimp poached in a sauce of butter, garlic, white wine, white cheddar, and herbs

    Limone Barramundi

    34

    pan-seared australian sea bass with garlic, lemon, and olive oil finished with burre blanc and gremolata

    Prime Rib

    36

    house favorite 14-oz cut of prime rib served with a generous portion of au jus and horseradish

    Braised Pork Osso Bucco

    38

    pork shank seared with olive oil and chef selected spices then slow braised with italian herbs and secret reduction

    TREATS

    Cannoli

    8

    choice of classic vanilla cream, dark chocolate pistachio, or animal cookie cream

    Lemoncello Marscapone Cake

    9

    layers of Sicilian lemon infused sponge cake and mascarpone topped with white chocolate curls and served with house made whipped cream

    Little Ball of Sunshine

    9

    limoncello sorbet coated in candied meringue 

    Cozy Cookies and Milk

    10

    3 house made chocolate chip cookies served warm with a glass of chilled whole milk

    Dream Bomba

    10

    A peanut butter gelato, with a caramel center, coated in a milk chocolate shell decorated with a chocolate and peanut butter drizzle, served with house made whipped cream

    That's Amore

    11

    flourless cake made with belgian semi-sweet chocolate, butter, cocoa powder and vanilla topped with mixed berry compote and served with house made whipped cream 

    Creme Brulee

    12

    silky, smooth, and rich custard topped with a thin pane of crunchy toffee 

    Cheesecake Parfait

    13

    layers of whipped vanilla cheesecake and mixed berry compote topped with cinnamon graham crumble 

    Circus Dip

    14

    a sharable dish of house made animal cookie cannoli cream served with cinnamon graham crackers

    After Dinner Cheese Plate

    16

    fresh fruits and berries paired with soft cheeses, golden honey, and dark chocolates

    Thank you for looking at our menu, we are excited to serve you.

    Beverage Menu

    Bottomless Beverages

    Iced or Hot Tea

    3.5

    Lemonade

    3.5

    Arnold Palmer

    3.5

    Caffe with Cream & Sweet Granules

    3

    Cowboy Coffee

    2

    strong, black, cheap


    Specialty Beverages

    Boylan Craft Soda Pop

    3

    choice of cola, diet cola, black cherry, diet black cherry, lemon lime, dr. boylan, or creamy red birch

    Classic Hollywood Soda Pop

    3

    choice of Roy Rogers or Shirley Temple

    Butterscotch Beer

    3

    non-alcoholic and sweet

    7-UP

    4

    glass bottle lemon lime bubbles

    Berry Bubbler

    5.5

    7-up with muddled berries

    Whole Milk

    3.5

    Chocolate Milk

    5

    topped with house whipped cream and chocolate syrup

    Orange Juice

    4

    Apple Juice

    4

    Bottled Beer

    Coors Light

    6

    Angry Orchard Apple Cider

    7

    805

    7

    Lagunitas

    7

    Sierra Nevada

    7

    Blue Moon

    7

    Modelo Especial

    7

    Peroni

    7

    Highway 12 Wines

    Sonoma, California

    Sauvignon Blanc

    10

    Chardonnay

    10

    Merlot

    10

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    10

    Chateau Du Martret Wines

    France

    Chardonnay

    13

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    13

    Pasqua Wines

    Italy

    Romeo & Juliet White Blend

    13

    Romeo & Juliet Red Blend

    13

    Pinot Grigio

    12

    Zin Primitivo

    13

    11 Minute Rose

    13

    Terramia Wines

    Italy

    Chianti

    12

    Bubbles & Mixed Wine Cocktails

    Classic Mimosa

    11

    champagne with orange juice

    Lemonade Mimosa

    11

    champagne with lemonade

    Berry Mimosa

    12

    champagne with orange juice and sweetened muddled berries

    Sunset Mimosa

    12

    champagne with orange and cherry juices

    Mosketto Moscato

    12

    sparkling pink moscato

    Sparkling White Sangria

    13

    champagne, pink moscato, apple, orange, and strawberry

    Sweet Red Sangria

    13

    blend of red wine, sweetened mixed berries, cinnamon, and citrus fruits

    Pasqua Prosecco

    14

    Italian sparkling wine

    Thank you for viewing our menus. We look forward to serving you soon.

    Copyright © 2025 The Grotto - All Rights Reserved.

    • Order Online

    Powered by

    This website uses cookies.

    We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

    Accept