fried breaded baby squid tossed with sun dried tomatoes, basil, cherry peppers & balsamic
Bruschetta Trio
$9.00
house made ricotta with sweet and spicy pepperdew jam, white beans with pancetta, and chopped vine ripe tomatoes with garlic and basil, all served over grilled garlic crostini
Arancini Di Risotto
$8.00
crispy risotto balls blended with gorgonzola cheese served over tomato basil sauce
Pasticcino Di Granchi
$12.00
three jumbo lump crab cakes, garnished with wild arugula & drizzled with lemon aioli
Pizza Alla Griglia
$9.00
mini grilled pizza topped with proscuitto di parma, shredded mozzarella, crumbled gorgonzola, roasted figs and finished with aged balsamic
Cozze In Brodo
$10.00
pei mussels simmered in a fennel and sweet onion broth, finished with cherry tomatoes and basil, served with grilled garlic crostini
Filetto Di Diana
$12.00
beef tenderloin and portabella mushrooms sauteed in a brandy dijon sauce, over grilled garlic bread
Mozzarella Fritta
$9.00
house made fresh mozzarella lightly coated in seasoned panko crumbs, fried golden brown and served over house pomodoro sauce
Tre Funghi
$11.00
trio of oven roasted portabella mushrooms caps stuffed with; lump crabmeat and italian bread crumbs balsamic onions and goat cheese, and sweet italian sausage and bell pepper
Salume E Formaggi
$14.00
chefs choice of imported meats, cheeses, olives & marinated vegetables, served with crostini
Zuppa
Zuppa Del Giorno
$5.00
our daily preparation
Zuppa Di Gamberi E Aragosta
$7.00
homemade shrimp and lobster bisque
Insalate
Insalata Caprese
$9.00
layers of vine ripe tomato and house made mozzarella finished with balsamic reduction and evo
Insalata Di Pere
$9.00
sliced pears and crumbled goat cheese with mixed greens and candied pecans tossed in a pomegranate vinaigrette
Insalata Di Panezanella
$7.00
cherry tomatoes, croutons, cucumbers and baby greens tossed in a red onion vinaigrette
Insalata Caesar
$8.00
romaine, radicchio & garlic croutons, tossed in a house made lemon anchovy dressing
Pasta
Gamberi E Aragosta Scampi
$25.00
gulf shrimp & fresh lobster poached in a garlic butter sauce served over capellini with shaved asparagus
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
$18.00
crispy pancetta and sweet peas in a rich parmesan cream sauce tossed with spaghetti
Pappardella Bolognese
$19.00
our signature meat sauce, simmered with pomodoro and a touch of cream tossed with papperdella pasta and garnished with shaved ricotta salata
Spaghetti Con Vongole
$19.00
baby clams sauteed in a white wine garlic sauce with roasted plum tomato & fresh oregano
Ravioli Di Ricotta
$21.00
house made ricotta stuffed ravioli with plum tomato fondue, a touch of roasted garlic and finished with fresh herbs and parmigiano reggiano
Gnocchi Casalinga
$19.00
house made sweet potato gnocchi tossed in a brandy cream sauce with shaved fennel, vidalia onion and finished with baby spinach
Gnocchi Al Forno
$18.00
house made potato gnocchi tossed with pomodoro sauce and basil topped with fresh mozzarella and baked golden brown
lasagna Di Vegetali
$18.00
breaded eggplant, squash & zucchini layered with marinara, pesto & three cheeses
Agnolotti Con Aragosta
$25.00
house made lobster ravioli served in a pink sherry cream sauce and garnished with fresh butter poached lobster
Pesce
Risotto Al Golfo
$25.00
native scallops, gulf shrimp, prince edward island mussels & baby clams, simmered with cherry tomatoes and folded with our house made basil pesto risotto
Pettini Con Pistacchio
$26.00
pan seared pistachio encrusted sea scallops topped with a lemon white wine butter sauce, garnished with a wild arugula and lemon salad
Merluzzo Al Forno
$23.00
oven roasted cod loin with a jumbo lump crab stuffing finished with lemon butter sauce, served over grilled asparagus
Salmone
$24.00
pan seared crispy skin salmon, topped with a jumbo lump crab salsa and served over grilled asparagus
Cioppino
$29.00
gulf shrimp, native scallops, fresh lobster meat, prince edward island mussels & baby clams simmered in savory tomato, fennel and sweet onion broth, served over grilled garlic crostini
Pollo E Carne
Vitellina Saltimbocca
$25.00
veal scaloppine sauteed in a white wine demi-glace, topped with prosciutto di parma, sage & house made fresh mozzarella, served with oven roasted potatoes
Vitellina Alla Regina
$28.00
veal scaloppine sauteed in a pink sherry cream sauce, garnished with fresh butter poached lobster meat and penne pasta
Coniglio Cacciatore
$26.00
slow roasted rabbit with peppers, sweet onions, sundried tomatoes and fresh herbs, served over crispy polenta
Pollo Alla Marsala
$19.00
sauteed chicken breast & wild mushrooms in a rich marsala sauce, served with penne pasta
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
$19.00
extra thin breaded chicken cutlets baked with mozzarella & asiago cheese, finished with house pomodoro and penne pasta
Osso Buco Alla Marsala
$26.00
provimi veal shank braised in a rich marsala demi glace served over creamy saffron orzo & topped with a citrus gremolata
Costoletta Alla Valdostana
$29.00
16oz breaded veal chop stuffed with prosciutto di parma and fontina cheese, served with oven roasted potatoes and a porcini mushroom sauce
Bistecca Alla Mama
$28.00
grilled 14oz sirloin steak, topped with a white wine garlic butter and pepperoncini, served with oven roasted potatoes
Filetto Di Manzo
$29.00
grilled 10 oz. filet mignon served over crispy polenta, with whipped gorgonzola butter and a barolo wine reduction
Fettine Alla Regina
$32.00
thin sliced beef tenderloin sauteed in a pink sherry cream sauce, garnished with fresh butter poached lobster meat and penne pasta
Contorni
Polenta
$5.00
crispy herb dusted polenta fries with a roasted garlic aioli
Asparagi Alla Griglia
$5.00
grilled asparagus with virgin olive oil and sea salt
Broccoli Di Rabe
$5.00
sauteed broccoli rabe with shaved garlic and a touch of hot pepper
Crema Di Orzo
$5.00
orzo pasta with three cheeses and cracked black pepper
Blue Grotto, is an Italian restaurant that has been located on historic Federal Hill in Providence Rhode Island for over 30 years. With a passion for good food and exceptional wines, the staff has worked tirelessly, retooling the menu, the space, and the wine list, transforming an already amazing restaurant, into an exceptional eating destination. The Blue Grotto represents the ultimate in long time classics, while still maintaining local charm and appeal.