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The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Visit one of the oldest and most well known Italian restaurants in all of Rhode Island. Located on Historic Federal Hill, The Blue Grotto has continued to provide exemplary traditional Italian cuisine throughout it's 30 year history. In an upscale, but casual environment, The Blue Grotto offers attentive service in a relaxed setting. The wine list is one of the best Providence has to offer.
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105 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 105 reviews
5 stars
(30)
4 stars
(45)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(46)
- romantic(40)
- notable wine list(34)
- fit for foodies(29)
- neighborhood gem(29)
- good for groups(28)
The Blue Grotto Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
After several mediocre experiences
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"After several mediocre experiences with dinner we decided to use a Groupon for brunch. We were pleasently surprised. Service was excellent. Interesting choices. I picked Eggs Benedict with tomato and Mozzerella with a Balsamic glaze rather than Canadian Bacon. All Benedict's come on Focascia bread which gave an incredible taste but I did have to request a steak knife to cut the bread. Spouse's Steak &Eggs came done precisely as ordered. Pricing: 18.00 for buffet plus entre we're fair. 10.00 for just the buffet would have been overpriced. Buffet was sparce as stand-alone but fine as accompaniment. Odd rendition of breakfast sausage, More aligned with sausage and peppers found at a street festival but, then again, I hate peppers."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2005
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Review 2 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food at The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food at The Blue Grotto Restaurant was good but not great. With so many restaurants in the Providence area going back is not likely. Servers were attentive and atmosphere was nice. We had salmon and steak; perhaps the Italian dishes are better."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
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Review 3 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service, good food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service, good food. Very nice lunch plan."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 4 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Eh
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
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"Decent food. You can do better on the Hill. For the price, the overall quality, or lack thereof, was a disappointment. Tiny gulf shrimp when jumbo were called for, decent chic park. This place is seriously outmatched in that neighborhood."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
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Review 5 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, great service = great experience.
My wife and I and another couple went to The Blue Grotto for the first time this weekend and we really enjoyed it. The service was great, the waiter was there whenever we needed anything, but not hovering, and very polite and friendly. We had a variety of dishes and all were fantastic."
My wife and I and another couple went to The Blue Grotto for the first time this weekend and we really enjoyed it. The service was great, the waiter was there whenever we needed anything, but not hovering, and very polite and friendly. We had a variety of dishes and all were fantastic."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
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Review 6 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food - great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent and the service was also great! The cioppino was delicious and
plentiful - and came with some lobster! My husband loved the filet, cooked perfectly, with a lump crabcake that was also tasty. Our waitstaff was very knowledgeable and attentive when necessary. We would recommend the Blue Grotto for any occasion. We did not feel rushed at all!!!"
plentiful - and came with some lobster! My husband loved the filet, cooked perfectly, with a lump crabcake that was also tasty. Our waitstaff was very knowledgeable and attentive when necessary. We would recommend the Blue Grotto for any occasion. We did not feel rushed at all!!!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Not for brunch
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
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"Easter brunch was completely disappointing. Brunch started at 10:00, which was when our reservation was, but they clearly were not prepared. The server was unaware of the Easter brunch menu vs. the regualar Sunday brunch menu. The difference being that for Easter brunch was $23 and included the buffet and one entree. Normally, you can do onthe buffet for $9 or buffet and one entree for $18. The food selection on the buffet was at first incomplete (no bacon for about 20 minutes), of poor quality, and the hot items were barely warem yet dried out. The entrees across our group of 5 were at best mediocre, and no one finished their meal. The staff did not seem concerned about this at all."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 8 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A classic that's getting tired
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
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"The restaurant needs renovations badly. Easter brunch / diner offerings were strange; buffet plus entree selection did not work. Packaged cereal? Grocery store pastry?Prepared entrees were done well.This restaurant needs some new thinking and energy."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
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Review 9 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food: A+ I would return in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food: A+ I would return in a heartbeat."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I thought the entire Wine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought the entire Wine Tasting Event was great, we all enjoyed. I just wish they had started on time. We arrived early at 6:00PM...expecting a 6:30 start time, the event did not get underway until 7:00PM. It appears they were waiting for people who were LATE in arriving but that was not fair to everyone else who arrived promptly. If you have a START time, the you should START ON TIME."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent meal.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Used LivSocial deal for 4 crs dinner for 2 - excellent meal & deal. Food was excellent, service good, free valet parking is a very nice touch (as is the complimentary biscotti placed in the car upon departure!). We will return to check out the reg menu."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
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Review 13 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect Evening !!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a perfect evening, the company, the food and especially my table, in front of the fireplace, nice and toastie !!! Loved everything about the Blue Grotto Restaurant."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch time special seemed like a good deal but the food was nothing to write home about. The service was unbelievably slow given that there were only 4 people in the entire restaurant. Underwhelmed."
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Review 15 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was Amazing! The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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"The food was Amazing! The best we've had in a long time. Appetizer sampler, Lobster ravioli, Pistachio encrusted scallops . YUM"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved it. ! Very nice decor.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved it. ! Very nice decor. Couple fireplaces going. Nice music. Really enjoyed it. oh yea food was very good to."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 17 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A Huge Disappointment
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our appetizer, the sampler platter was cold and under seasoned. Our entrees were under-whelming. The red sauce and sherry cream sauce were terribly sweet and I had bits of lobster shell in my lobster ravioli. I would not return to this restaurant. My boyfriend said he could have gotten a better meal at Pub 99 and I would have to agree. This is a real shame given the high prices that the Blue Grotto charges for their food."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 18 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding.........The BEST
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding.........The BEST Vegetable Lasagna I have ever had........"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 19 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was average and slow
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"Food was average and slow coming to the table. Much better food available on the hill. I will not be going back."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
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Review 20 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
won't be back
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had four course tasting menu meal (Living Social coupon)
Steak with lobster tail dish was terrible. Both steak and lobster were covered in creamy sauce. Lobster tail was extremely small and tasteless. The steak was chewy and fatty. Almost inedible. Mt wife said her Haddock dish was very good (those were the only 2 choices we were given - an Italian restaurant and we were not allowed to choose pasta with the 4 course tasting menu coupon!).
Don't see myself going back"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
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Review 21 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant seemed very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant seemed very dated and could use a makeover"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 22 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This restaurant was just OK?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant was just OK? I think the waiter could have been a bit more personable....."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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Review 23 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had the four-course tasting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had the four-course tasting dinner and the food was very good. Limited choice--only one option for appetizer, salad, and dessert, and two choices for dinner. We had the steak and lobster tail--the steak was very tender with an excellent sauce--the lobster tail was not very satisfying. Wonderful bruschetta trio and a delicious dessert, along with a tasty salad. Team of three waiting on our table--sometimes they got their signals mixed so I would say the service could be a bit better. Room we were in did not have a lot of ambience."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 24 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a little updating won't hurt
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I very much enjoyed my first visit to the Blue Grotto. The food was GREAT! The wine list is vast. I would have to say that I read other reviews calling it a romantic spot, well if the decor was updated, then maybe. My only complants would be the decor and limited dessert menu. Otherwise, it was a great place and I will go back."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 25 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It has been too long between visits
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The evening was delightful. The service was outstanding. The waiter was helpful in making selections, informative and attentive without being intrusive. The food was very good. While there could be some quibbles, the Golfo Risotto (for my wife - pesto risotto with seafood) and the pistachio encrusted scallops (for me) were delicious. The small room was intimate but the tables were not crowded together. The wine, selected with the help of our waiter, was reasonably priced and a surprisingly appropriate red given that we were having seafood."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The only reason I would not
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The only reason I would not give a 5 star rating is because I found the interior decor a bit dated. Great service, large portions, extensive wine list, and valet service make this a great resteraunt."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always excellent food here.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always excellent food here. Haven't had a bad meal here yet."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was outstanding,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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Quiet
"The food was outstanding, comes in large portions, and the prices are appropriate for the area. They also have one of the best margaritas I have ever had. The restaurant was pretty empty when we went for 6, but that could have just been because it was a Wednesday night. The overall experience was good, but I can see where other reviews were a little harder on the service. We personally had no issues with our waitress, but since they only allow for valet parking, we had a real difficult time locating a valet both upon arriving and leaving the restaurant."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 29 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food and very good service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food and very good service. Valet service was a bit slow on Valentines' day but is usually very good."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 30 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best veal I have ever had.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best veal I have ever had. Don't recall the name of the dish, but it was a thick stuffed chop."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 31 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have been wanting to try
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time. It did not dissapoint us. we would go back.the food was really good,we had plenty,we loved the atmosphere.We had a great night out!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All i can say it was FABULOUS,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All i can say it was FABULOUS, INCREDIBLE will be back!!!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 33 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bill me!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wonderful meal, great food, attentive service- until the bill came! We were charged incorrectly for the wine bottle and glasses, the waiter offered to correct it,and charged the credit cards incorrectly! He "didn't want to bother us" when he couldn't recharge one card. So he double charged the other card! I think it is finally straightened out."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2008
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Review 34 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Chicken Parm was EXCELLANT!!!!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Chicken Parm was EXCELLANT!!!!! The Pasta dish with the Shrimp & Lobster was Excellant too... However, a larger portion would have been better for my boyfriend.... At midnight, he raided our fridge and ate my leftovers......"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Was expecting more from a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was expecting more from a Federal Hill establishment. Interior needs a facelift and the food was good but not up to par with other restaurants on the hill. Best part of the night were the valets, who went out of their way to help us."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
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Review 36 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food was cold...cardboard
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was cold...cardboard calamari stone cold ...salmon cool to cold.
Never will return."
Never will return."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2011
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Review 37 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This was our first visit to
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit to the Blue Grotto. This restaurant is such a well known restaurant on the hill we expected much more. Upon arrival we were greeted in friendly manner and immediately brought to our table. Service was slow and unattentive. Food was lukewarm at best. very long wait for food and bread was delivered to the table after we were well into our entree. there are so many great restaurants to choose from, we will not be returning to Blue Grotto."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
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Review 38 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Terrible Exepreicne
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I hadn't been to the Blue Grotto in years so we decided to give it a try. The food was horrible. The lobster crab bisque tasted like Campbell's tomato soup. The chicken marsala was too sweet. We took it home to not be rude, but I will not be having it for left-overs. The chocolate mousee for dessert was congealed on the top and lousy. Even my husband who isn't too picky said it was one of the worst meals he ever had. Ambiance? none. Service was not good except for the hostess who was very nice. Very disappointed and would never return."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
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Review 39 for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We always have a great time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We always have a great time here, and our server, Shea, was as professional as always!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Blue Grotto Restaurant
Based on the average of (66) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate