BLU Grotto Italian Ristorante

992 Tamiami Trail Ste F, Port Charlotte
(941) 249-9205

Recent Reviews

Pat K

The food is bad. Mural on wall is tacky. The place looks bad overall and needs a makeover. Food was also disappointing. The dish we got looked like someone duped cream of chicken soup on overcooked noodles. Truly a disappointing dining experience.

Joseph G

WAs better go back to original menu and pizza to go and pizza thing as an appetizerPricey last

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

MaryAnn L

Awful! We made reservations on the patio yesterday for 5:15 right after the races were over. They sat us on the patio that was covered with Lantern Flies. Within minutes, one landed on my head and several were on and under our table. We asked, along with another table that was seated next to us, if we could go inside. They said no. The other table left. We then asked if we could sit on the other side of the patio away from the side of the building that was covered with the Lantern Flies. They still said no. Not only did they say no, my husband caught the hostesses mocking us because we had asked for another table. When we first complained, the waiter told us that when he was setting up the patio, that they were jumping all over him. So, they knew about the problem and still seated us out there. They made no effort to accommodate us. We got up and left just like the table next to us. It was a Saturday and it was impossible to find another restaurant locally to have dinner. It is a disgrace that they were willing to seat us on a patio knowing full well that it was covered with these bugs and made no apologies about it.

Jignesh Patel

First time we went, we had no issue because we were dressed up nice and was offered a table regardless of reservation, second time, I was not dressed up and let me tell you….If you aren’t dressed up , you are perhaps assumed poor and won’t be offered a seating regardless of them having tables available. Servers are nice but the manager is rude and unaccommodating.Way too stuck up!Will not return ever!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

V

This place is a gem! Best Italian food in the area. They make the best chicken marsala and lasagna I have ever tried. Good service and not too crowded. I will definitely be back again!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veal Marsala, Cesare Salad, Lasagne

Donald C.

The food is excellent, waiters great and ambiance great.. General Manager Dawn is very competent..

Amanda byrd

Came for my birthday dinner, staff are delightful and thoughtful!All my hugs to the chef!!!!! He’s a GENIUS! Everything was Devine!!!!Chef your cooking makes me want to move to Florida!Definitely my new favorite restaurant…. Now to get them in Myrtle Beach!P.S. where are these rice balls I keep hearing about?! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Parm

John L.

Off of Hwy 41 this restaurant is tucked out of sight. It has a pleasant atmosphere, quiet ambience and within reason, an upscale decorum. Staff members are pleasant, not overly engaging, professional and move silently as they preform their duties. Drinks are limited to Beer and Wine only. Our party of four ordered appetizers and varied entrees. Bread serving was very small and we had to ask for an additional serving. Overall the food was well prepared pleasantly served. With the exception of being somewhat cold, although we all enjoyed our meals, my wife had a very sick tummy by the time we arrived home. Prices are high and you pay extra for any sides. In short it's a mix of good and not so good for me and that's why I am giving it three stars.

Big T.

Service was excellent and timely. Definitely some of the best Italian food I have had in SWFL. I had the chicken Marsala and it was on point. Wife had the the lobster ravioli and loved it. Prices are fair. We will be back.

Jeanne Barriere

Wonderful food. This was our first dinner there and all four of us were extremely happy with our choices. The mussels in white sauce were the best we've ever had. Unbelievably tender. Our waitress was such a lovely and efficient young lady. We will definitely go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bolognese, Veal Marsala, Eggplant Parmigiana

Linda Semmler

Our carry out was OUTSTANDING. Everything was wonderful..better then anything we've had around the area.

Joni P.

Food was delicious. Service was lovely. Ambience was very cool inside. (Outside was fenced in, but close to the parking lot. People sitting out there seemed to enjoy themselves, and the parking lot didn't have very much traffic, so it might not be an issue.)We're adding this place to our go-to list.Dishes we had included baked stuffed clams, Caesar salad, Mediterranean salad, Grouper Piccatta, Chicken piccatta, zupe de peche, and Grouper Puttanesca, followed by a chocolate bomba (ice cream in a chocolate shell) that was to die for.

Brad Lay

Awesome service! Great Food! First time there. Very good experience! Will be returning!!

Geri Perna

OUTSTANDING FOOD!!!! We came across this place by accident and everything was absolutely delicious! Friendly staff and the food was incredibly fresh. We will definitely return. BEST CHICKEN MARSALA I HAVE EVER EATEN!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Georgia Wahl

Cute place. Food was very good. Service was excellent. There was 4 of us, 2 got the rib eye special & other 2 got other items we all loved what we got.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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