Starting with Taste of Tuscany and expanding into a new concept where Italian Roots and Whimsical Comfort collide. Welcome to the Grotto. Comfort Food - Elevated!
This is my second time ordering from here and it has become an instant favorite! Every single thing my family and I have ordered has been exceptional, and the portions are very generous. The Chicken Florentine is truly one of the best things I've ever eaten, and the leftovers the next day were just as good. I can't wait to try more of the menu!
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Micki S
Local Expert • 57 contributions
Liked
• 11/15/25
• DoorDash order
This was my first time ordering food from the Grotto. I got the Caprese Salad, the Simple Pasta, and the Field Pie.
The Caprese salad was not good. It was very small. It consisted of a handful of frisse lettuce (you know, the spiny, bitter one that everyone picks out of their salads), maybe 5 small balls of fresh mozzarella that weren't fresh, and maybe 5 tiny tomato halves that were overripe and squishy. This is one of my favorite salads when it is fresh and made with edible greens. 2 stars (I've had worse). I would not order it again.
The Simple Pasta was good. There was a generous amount of noodles. They were cooked al dente, as they should be. They sat on a pool of tasty white sauce (there was also a red sauce or half/half option). It included a chunk of sourdough bread basted in melted butter. 4 stars (very good, but I've had better). I would order this again.
The Field Pie was delicious! Cooked zucchini, green beans, and mushrooms (I opted out of the bell peppers and the eggplant) in an awesome sauce, topped with mashed potatoes. My only complaint is that the portion was very small. 4 stars (I loved it, but not enough food). I would definitely order this again, but I would probably request a more adequate portion.
I've been on the lookout for a plant-based Shepherds Pie at a restaurant for years. I think I have found it! Yummy!!!
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Jessie E
Emerging Expert • 7 contributions
Didn't like
• 9/3/25
• DoorDash order
I have never ordered here before. I was really craving pasta so I decided to try this place. The order left much to be desired. I'm really glad I took advantage of the deals because there's no way I would pay $22 each for these. The Bolognese Rollatini and the Spinach & Garlic Rollatini were both missing sauce. The Land and Sea was good however the shrimp were tiny. The flavor of the food itself was good. But unfortunately, the food was overall pretty underwhelming and I kind of regret spending what I did on it despite the deals.
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Larry H
3 contributions
Loved
• 8/23/25
• DoorDash order
Bought a Pepperoni FB and added a couple of more things. This was delicious. Just the right amount of sauce and the sauce was good. It complimented the dish. We will definitely be ordering from them again. Win win for Rio Linda.
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Mary L
9 contributions
Didn't like
• 6/10/26
• DoorDash order
The prime rib was full of gristle. The Au jus was tasteless and they left out the lemon cake I ordered. Gave me cheese bread instead- mozzarella between garlic bread slices. The Italian rollups were good
