La Grotta

4.4 (181 reviews )
$$
Italian restaurant
Dine-in
Dinner
Catering
Kids' menu

About La Grotta

La Grotta, located at 811 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY, is an enchanting dining destination renowned for its exceptional Italian cuisine. This neighborhood gem specializes in family-style meals that evoke traditional Italian hospitality, offering everything from scrumptious Chicken Parmesan to flavorful Penna A La Vodka. Patrons rave about the attentive staff and the beautifully renovated upstairs event space, perfect for celebrations. The ambiance is inviting, complemented by live music on select evenings. With consistently delicious dishes and a commitment to customer satisfaction, La Grotta promises an unforgettable dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.

Reviews (181) 4.4

  • Maxx D. (Mad Maxx)
    Jun 30,2025

    Excellent food, great quality and amazing taste. Everything is delicious and the staff are so friendly and accommodating! Great spot to dine on old fashioned Italian family style dinners, which are far and few between nowadays! This place is a true neighborhood Gem!

  • Mama Bear
    May 29,2025

    I can't believe it has been a few days since my wedding reception. I cannot thank the staff at La Grotta enough for their hard work and especially Ron, the event manager for making our day special. Ron made sure that everything ran smoothly and that we have nothing to worry about. The room was decorated beautiful. The upstairs space was great! The recent renovations in the upstairs space came out wonderful. The food was plentiful and so good!! My family and friends especially raved about their Penna A La Vodka, Chicken Park and the White fish dish. I would definitely booked and hold my event at La Grotta. as long as Ron is their their you have nothing to worry about!

  • George Bellamy
    Apr 27,2025

    Food was excellent. Dishes were served family style. Went for a 50th Wedding Anniversary party and had the upstairs room. Difficult for the older people but room was self sufficient with it's own restrooms. Plenty of time between courses to mingle.

  • Toni Ragusa
    Apr 13,2025

    I had my daughter's bridal shower here in April. The room upstairs was decorated to perfection. The food and service were beyond superb. Ronnie the manager went above and beyond. The staff were friendly, efficient, and extremely attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant. My husband and I have eaten here multiple times and the food is positively delicious and always fresh . We are NEVER disappointed!!

  • Lee Dimond
    Apr 11,2025

    I came here for a farewell party expecting the food to be average. I was pleasantly pleased. Although the appetizers (calamari) had chunks of salt on it, the other appetizers were tasty (baked clams, eggplant, artichoke).The main courses were all wonderful. The steak was cooked perfectly with an over abundance of onions. The chicken parm was thin and breaded well. The salmon was moist and flavorful.

  • Michael Cross
    Apr 10,2025

    We've been here before, and we keep coming back for more. We joined some friends here for an early dinner, we had the restaurant to ourselves for only about a half hour before people started coming in and filling up. We had a drink at the bar first and then were seated promptly. Service was amazing, from the front desk, to the bar, to the table, we were always treated special. We started with a grilled octopus appetizer, which was served on a nice salad with red onions and baby mixed greens. This was this was so amazing, when I come back again I'm going to ask for this is my entree, it was out of this world. I did have the pork shank with linguine, in a brown sauce that was out of this world, other dishes at the table were the pasta with mushrooms, a chef specialty, lamb shank with linguine, ,and veal Parmesan.This restaurant also offers live music on certain evenings, definitely a place to go with adult friends for an evening out.

  • Zuhei Ortiz
    Mar 24,2025

    Great food & service. Super clean & beautiful place.

  • Keith Poole
    Mar 22,2025

    Last Night was my third time coming to this restaurant and I have to say they NEVER disappoint. Food is amazing here from the bread, baked clams, shrimp scampi & of course the lava cake. It was all delicious and portions are great. Definitely recommend for a nice dinner date close to home with an elegant feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are some popular dishes at La Grotta?

    La Grotta is known for its delicious family-style dishes, including Penna A La Vodka, Chicken Parmesan, and various seafood options like the salmon and grilled octopus.

  • Can I make a reservation at La Grotta?

    Yes, it's recommended to make a reservation, especially for larger parties or during busy times, to ensure you have a table waiting.

  • What dining options are available at La Grotta?

    La Grotta offers dine-in service with a lovely atmosphere and also has a private dining room for special events or gatherings.

  • What is the atmosphere like at La Grotta?

    The restaurant has a charming and elegant feel, perfect for family dinners or a nice date night, and often features live music for added enjoyment.

  • What amenities does La Grotta offer?

    La Grotta provides a variety of amenities, including alcohol service, a kids' menu, catering options, and private dining spaces for events.

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