Long one of the most popular restaurants in Houston, this trattoria aims to transport diners to the Amalfi Coast. Murals befitting the mood of Fellini and the warmth of comfy pastas and the old-fashioned wood-burning pizza oven make you want to sit back and savor the experience. Almond-crusted trout with artichoke hearts is one of the restaurant's good seafood efforts.

Grotto Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Dec 25. Bar. Children's menu. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.