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2002 W. Gray Houston, TX 77019

713-526-4700 

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  • Italian, Pizza
    Sun 5:30pm-10pm, Mon-Fri 11:30am-11pm, Sat 5:30pm-11pm
    $$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Upscale casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Business Dining, Fireplace
    Dinner, Late Night, Lunch
    Full bar
  • Accepted, Recommended
    Lot Available, Valet
Description

Ownership under the Landry empire seems to have dulled the menu somewhat, but this is still a place to enjoy some fabulous Italian cuisine and to see and be seen. Try the shrimp and crab cheesecake appetizer, the gnocchi with vodka sauce, the braised short ribs and the spectacular homemade desserts. A gorgeous outdoor patio makes for an inviting place to sip a glass or two.







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  • 2004 | Best Long Lunch

    La Griglia No longer a Vallone enterprise (it's now part of Fertitta Land), La Griglia is still the extended-power-luncheon hot spot. Its funky decor never distracts from the patrons -- this is, after all, Houston's prime see-and-be-seen locale -- but the food ain't half bad, either. The bread basket, with those yummy pizza slices, and a glass of Merlot alone will see you into the first hour of your long lunch. The restaurant has excellent pasta dishes, margarita pizza and veal chops. But a... More »

  • 2000 | Best Service

    It should come as no surprise that a Vallone Group restaurant would claim the coveted prize of best service. Tony Vallone, the patriarch of Houston's most elite dining dynasty, has instilled this work ethic in all his progeny, who provide a horde of servers, from captains to busboys, to surround each table, doting on diners with the tender care of a grandmother. The trick, however, is to be at the customer's elbow when needed and to fade into the woodwork when not. At La Griglia, the pace is... More »

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  • Top 5 Restaurant Freebies

    Top 5 Restaurant Freebies

    By Brooke Viggiano | Thu, November 10, 2011

    Sometimes, I find myself drawn to a restaurant not for what's on the menu, but for what is placed on the table in front of me before I even open the menu. You know what I'm talking about. It's sometim... More »

  • Afternoon Delight

    Afternoon Delight

    By Marene Gustin | Thu, August 28, 2003

    Was it owner Bob Cobb or his chef at the Brown Derby who peered into the icebox late one night in 1926 and put together that now-famous American classic, the chopped cobb salad? Doesn't matter, because it was Texan Tony Vallone (or his chef) who p... More »

  • Fall For It

    Fall For It

    By George Alexander | Thu, September 20, 2001

    As the calendar advances, Houstonians can at least pretend that we've changed seasons. We can bid adieu to white shoes and chilled soups, and embrace mellow, fruitful autumn, with its special ingredients and dishes. At La Griglia (2002 West Gray, ... More »

  • Talking Turkey

    Talking Turkey

    By George Alexander | Thu, May 17, 2001

    Speaking off the toque: Tony Vallone, restaurateur and owner of Tony's [1801 Post Oak Boulevard, (713)622-6778], Vallone's [2811 Kirby Drive, (713)526-2811], Anthony's [4007 Westheimer, (713)961-0552], Grotto [3920 Westheimer, (713)622-3663 and 6... More »

  • A Slice of Heaven

    A Slice of Heaven

    By Paul Galvani | Thu, April 26, 2001

    We were intrigued by the shrimp-and-crab cheesecake ($9.95) at La Griglia [2002 West Gray, (713)526-4700], and since there would appear no divine law that mandates cheesecake be served only for dessert, we decided to test Providence. The three-inc... More »

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Dinner Menu
Zuppa
$9.50
Lobster Bisque
rich and sinful
$6.50
Sicilian Penicillin
double strength chicken broth with chicken meatballs, tubetti pasta & diced vegetables
$6.95
Soup Of The Day
Insalata
$6.50
Grotto
italian homestyle salad
$6.95
Autumn
mixed lettuce, tomatoes, toasted pecans & balsamic dressing
$9.95
$13.95
Tomato Caprese
with housemade mozzarella or mozzarella di bufalo
$16.95
Flat Iron Steak
mixed greens, endive, feta cheese, pine nuts and sautéed spinach in a whole grain mustard vinaigrette
$12.95
Beef Carpaccio
roasted garlic potato and parmesan croquettes, horseradish, basil oil & balsamic glaze
$15.95
La Griglia’s Chopped
iceberg lettuce, roasted chicken, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & tomato vinaigrette
$16.95
Southern Chicken
field greens, crisp pears, green apples, blue cheese & honey-glazed pecans topped with crispy chicken tenders
$9.95
Nutty
romaine lettuce, caramelized onions, ricotta salata & candied pecans
$8.95
Caesar
with parmesan crisp
$12.95
Carciofi And Rucola
herbed goat cheese, chick peas, and lemon with a sundried tomato and kalamata relish
$9.95
Dancie
chopped spinach, cucumber, red onions, hearts of palm, avocado, tomatoes tossed with bleu cheese in a tomato sherry vinaigrette
$19.95
Torre Di Granchio
chilled jumbo lump crab tower with baby spinach, roasted tomatoes, red onion & basil
Pizza
Thin Roman-style Pizza
$13.95
Margherita
$13.95
Peperoni
$13.95
Roasted Chicken
$13.95
Roasted Pear & Gorgonzola
$13.95
Wild Mushroom & Fontina
$13.95
Sausage & Peppers
Primi
$9.95
Bruschetta Classico
roma tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, proscuitto san daniele & balsamic
$9.95
Short Rib Pansoti
pasta stuffed with short ribs & tossed with english peas, prosciutto san daniele & white wine
$8.50
Carciofi Alla Giudea
imported, rome’s famous sautéed artichoke
$12.95
Fritto Misto
fried imported artichoke hearts, zucchini and calamari served with a spicy aioli
$13.95
Cozze La Griglia
sautéed mussels with white wine, tomato, garlic & herbs
$13.95
Seared Diver Scallops
atop simmered saffron infused risotto, shrimp & andouille sausage
$11.95
Marinated Grilled Calamari
in a red pepper & balsamic essence
$13.95
Ahi Tuna
peppercorn crusted & seared, with ginger & soy
$9.95
Fazzoletto
‘handkerchief pasta’ stuffed with ricotta, spinach & arugula with pomodoro & basil
$12.95
Crab Claws
chianti, garlic, san marzano tomatoes, herbs, and red pepper
$13.95
Shrimp & Crab Cheesecake
lots of jumbo blue crab & gulf shrimp, gently baked in a savory mascarpone custard, with basil pesto bianco glaze
Pasta
$15.95
Gnocchi
with choice of gorgonzola or vodka sauce
$12.95
Bucatini Amatriciana
imported san marzano tomatoes, pancetta & sweet onions
$16.95
Paglia E Fieno
handmade fettuccine, grilled chicken, mushrooms, peas, pancetta & parmigiano reggiano
$16.95
Rigatoni Peperonata
parmesan crusted chicken, sweet peppers, garlic & goat cheese
$20.95
Linguine Marinara
tossed with shrimp & jumbo lump crabmeat
$18.95
Pappardelle Alla Ragu
housemade ribbon pasta tossed in a beef, veal & pork ragù with fresh mozzarella
$17.95
Linguine Con Le Vongole
fresh clams, italian parsley, white wine, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
$19.95
Seafood Tortelloni
tossed with baby shrimp, cherry tomatoes & roasted corn in a shrimp reduction
$22.95
Frutti Di Mare
shrimp, calamari, crab claws, mussels, clams, pinot grigio, garlic, tomatoes and herbs tossed with linguine
$16.95
Carbonara Alla Romogna
pancetta, parmigiana-reggiano, and sausage meatballs
$24.95
Aragosta
one pound main lobster poached alla fra diavlo served with spaghetti
Pranzo
$23.95
Medallions Of Beef
pan seared with portobello mushrooms, roasted new potatoes & black pepper-shallot sauce
Quarter $16.95
Half Chicken $13.95
Open Flame Rotisserie Chicken
with roasted potatoes & seasonal vegetables
$27.95
Short Ribs
braised & served with tuscan vegetables & wild mushroom risotto in port wine reduction
$23.95
Grilled Salmon
topped with mushrooms & jumbo shrimp with lobster risotto timbale
$19.95
Romano Crusted Veal
traditional scaloppine topped with mushrooms, artichokes & bianco sauce served with orecchiette marinara
$32.00
Branzino
whole mediterranean sea bass stuffed with crabmeat, pan roasted and finished with a champagne truffle vinaigrette
$36.00
Costolette Di Vitello
veal chop lightly dusted & seared with crimini mushrooms, finished with marsala
$25.95
Yellowfin Tuna
with bok choy & roasted tomatoes in an asian broth
$17.95
Pollo Balsamico
chicken breast stuffed with garlic and herbs over braised lentils & roasted tomatoes
$19.95
Trout Shelby
roasted tomatoes, black olives, shaved garlic, olive oil & crispy capers
$25.95
Crispy Skin Striped Sea Bass
baby artichokes, zucchini, shrimp, charred tomato broth, and salsa verde
$28.95
Wild Boar Chop Gallagher
aged sherry morel sauce with savory parmesan mashed potatoes
$16.95
Brick Chicken
young hen seared thin & crispy with field mushrooms & a hint of lemon
$27.95
Grilled Gulf Coast Snapper
with jumbo lump crabmeat & roasted garlic essence
$19.95
Open Flame Rotisserie Maple Leaf Farms Duck
with minnesota wild rice & fresh raspberry
$24.95
Braised Veal Breast
madeira, morel mushrooms, and yukon gold potato puree
Quarter $19.95
Half Chicken $17.95
Parmigiana Of Your Choice
veal or chicken with bucatini amatriciana
$27.95
Beef ‘morty’
grilled tenderloin paillard with salmoriglio & crispy artichokes

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