I used to be impressed with Grotto. Now it's one of those places that I discourage people from going to because it's just so damn dull. Is it just me or has the menu not changed in like 2 years? The dishes are all of the "safe" Italian variety and aren't imaginative or interesting at all. Harsh, but everything just tastes like someone took some Prego, threw some dried basil in an called it a day. Also, I think they should just shorten their name to Grotto and drop the "Wine Bar" because half the wines I wanted weren't even available. I think a lot of Grotto's allure comes from being in Shaker Square and having a nice patio but the area offers much better options with better food and stocked wine fridges.