Grotta Azzurra

3.8 (494)

$30 and under

Italian

177 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Founded in 1908 by the Davino family Grotta Azzurra was named for the blue grotto on the isle of Capri and designed to evoke the beauty of one of the worlds most famous caves in the world, intensified.

Enrico Caruso feasted here after performances, and Sinatra called it his one and only favorite Italian restaurant, making it the site of many a “Rat Pack” evening.

Shuttered for six years, Grotta Azzurra has now been stunningly renovated and rebirthed by a descendant renaissance for dining in Little Italy, with multi-talented chef Frank Castellana recreating the finest in Italian Cuisine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast: Daily: 8:30am - 11:30am; Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm. (last seating for dinner at 10.00pm) Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 12:00am (last seating for dinner at 10.30pm) Christmas Eve: 8.30am - 10.00pm Christmas Day: CLOSED January 1st: 11am-11pm San Gennaro Feast hours are different.
Website
http://www.BlueGrotta.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Please inquire for details. contact@bluegrotta.com or go to our website www.bluegrotta.com and please fill up the form.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to plan your special event or private function in our restaurant or wine cellar. We will cater to your event planning needs whether it's a corporate lunch, dinner, holiday party, wedding rehearsal, bridal or baby shower. Our Wine Cellar Room can accommodate 65 seated or 90 standing.

Location
177 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013
Area
Little Italy
Cross street
Broome Street
Parking Details
Street parking is available. Parking lot is located next to the Restaurant on Broome street
Public transport
6 train to Spring Street, N train to Prince Street, D & B trains to Grand Street, Q, N, R, W, 6 & J trains to Canal Street, F, D, B, N, R & 6 trains to B'way Lafayette.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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3.8

(494)

3.8Food
3.7Service
3.7Ambience
0.9Value

Noise • Moderate

494 Reviews

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Tampainvestigator Gold
Tampa / Central Florida West23 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 May 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Little Italy classic spot. Wonderful food and great ambience. Homemade pasta has been the specialty here for over 100 years. A real treat.
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drew
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 May 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Lobster Fra Diavelo was out of this world!!!!!!!!!!
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Sharon24 Gold
Philadelphia County79 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 May 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My favorite restaurant in little Italy. Service excellent and food delicious
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KellyG
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 April 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in town for a school theater trip. The food was great and reasonably priced. Nice local meal :)
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Sharon24 Gold
Philadelphia County79 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 April 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everytime we visit New York city we go to Little Italy and eat at Grotto Azzura, fantastic food and waiter very attentive.
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MaryV
Baltimore / Maryland9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 April 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday celebration
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BarbaraB Gold
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait staff was very attentive. The food was good and we were seated right on time. What more could you ask for ? I would go back again and again.
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RyanK
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! We had eggplant parmesan which was so light and melted in your mouth. We also tried the pizzas which were out of this world! Small eating area but cozy! Would recommend to everyone!
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VicG
Houston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My boyfriend and I were celebrating Valentines Day a week late bc we work so much. When we arrived we were sat in a cozy corner that was lit by candlelight. Unfortunately, a large group was sat before us in the middle of the dining room who were extremely loud, crude and drunk. I mentioned this to the matradee and our date night was moved in another quiet room. The food & wine were outstanding and the service was attentive and kind. Our server even took me & my boyfriend downstairs to see where Frank Sinatra and other celebs have been served in the past. Overall, our experience was lovely. I highly recommend Grotta Azzura. I will definitely be back!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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KimberlyT
Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 February 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible! we didn't even eat here because even though we had a confirmed 10 pm reservation, their website said they closed at 11 and we arrived at 950, we were rudely told they were closed.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast: Daily: 8:30am - 11:30am; Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm. (last seating for dinner at 10.00pm) Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 12:00am (last seating for dinner at 10.30pm) Christmas Eve: 8.30am - 10.00pm Christmas Day: CLOSED January 1st: 11am-11pm San Gennaro Feast hours are different.
Website
http://www.BlueGrotta.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Please inquire for details. contact@bluegrotta.com or go to our website www.bluegrotta.com and please fill up the form.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to plan your special event or private function in our restaurant or wine cellar. We will cater to your event planning needs whether it's a corporate lunch, dinner, holiday party, wedding rehearsal, bridal or baby shower. Our Wine Cellar Room can accommodate 65 seated or 90 standing.

Location
177 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013
Area
Little Italy
Cross street
Broome Street
Parking Details
Street parking is available. Parking lot is located next to the Restaurant on Broome street
Public transport
6 train to Spring Street, N train to Prince Street, D & B trains to Grand Street, Q, N, R, W, 6 & J trains to Canal Street, F, D, B, N, R & 6 trains to B'way Lafayette.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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