BLU Grotto Italian Ristorante

Blu Grotto is closed for the summer. We will see you in September!

You will love what Chef William’s made for you this weekend!
- Chicken Cacciatore- Braised chicken breast in our hearty marinara sauce with peppers and onions. Served over fettuccine
- Truffle Ricotta Casoncelli- Tossed in Sherry Demi with mushrooms and fresh baby spinach

Chef William’s created a few new specials for you! Please join us for dinner soon.

Chef William created something special for you!
Shrimp francese - egg battered fried shrimp over capellini with a lemon white wine sauce.

You asked for it, here it is! BLU Grotto Italian Ristorante Summer Specials!

Hungry for something new? Zuppa Di Pesce con Fruittie Di Mar - Fresh Sautéed Grouper, Middle Neck Clams, Mussels and Jumbo Shrimp in a Rustic Tomato Sauce served over Bucatini

Happy National Wine Day! Join us tonight for one of fabulous wines with one of Chef William’s innovative specials!
This week’s specials include
-Stuffed baked clams
-Eggplant Capresse lasagna
-Creamy shrimp pesto- Sautéed shrimp tossed with rigatoni in a pesto
- chocolate lava cake

BLU Grotto will be closed tonight, Tuesday May 23, due to an equipment malfunction. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Chef William’s special! Pan-seared center cut sirloin topped with pesto compound served roasted cauliflower & loaded smashed potato this week!

Just added Lobster Tail option to our Mother’s Day Menu! Still space available. A nice meal makes a great gift!

Check out this week’s Appetizer Special - Jumbo Shrimp Scampi!Pairs well with one of innovative wines!

What’s your Mothers Day Plan? We still have availability at 2 & 4 as well as a few slots at 6. Call Dawn soon!

Hungry for something a little different & delicious? Try Chef William’s Pan-seared Citrus Cod that’s roasted with gremulata crumbs and served over roasted red pepper & spinach risotto.

No dinner plans? Let Chef William cook for you tonight! Have you tried the Italian Classico- Bucatini and our famous homemade meatballs topped with our house marinara?

Today’s feature! Grouper Picatta- Pan Seared Grouper with fresh lemon juice, white wine, butter, imported capers and Italian parsley served over capellini pasta. Pairs well with one of innovative white wines.

BLU Grotto Italian Ristorante Port Charlotte Italian Ristorante

Happy International Firefighter Day! In honor of all First Responders, your first coffee, soda, house wine or beer is on us! Thanks for all you do!

What’s your dinner plan for the week? Try Chef Williams special - NY Strip special. Pan seared with truffled Mash potatoes, Micro broccoli and Baby carrots topped with a gorgonzola cream sauce.

Come try Chef William’s roasted red pepper stuffed grilled salmon over Risotto topped with a nest of julienne vegetables.
And, if you’re good, you can have dessert - Housemade oreo crusted cheesecake!!

Have you tried our Pollo Braciolettini? Pounded Chicken Breast rolled with prosciutto, mozzarella and artichokes. Lightly breaded and pan fried served over fettuccine with a creamy spinach Florentine sauce.

Chef William has created some delicious specials for you this week!
BLU Strip- pan seared NY strip topped with melted gorgonzola and micro broccoli served with a side of truffle mash potatoes and marsala baby carrots

Tuscan shrimp- sauteed jumbo gulf shrimp with sundried tomatoes, red roasted peppers and fresh baby spinach in a tomato cream sauce tossed with bucatini

Chicken Sorrentino- freshly breaded chicken cutlet and eggplant layered with prosciutto de parma provolone cheese and marinara served with penne pasta

BLU Grotto Italian Ristorante Port Charlotte Italian Ristorante

Plans for Mother’s Day? Treat your Mother to a special experience at BLU Grotto Italian Ristorante!
Call 941.249.9205

BLU Grotto Italian Ristorante Port Charlotte Italian Ristorante

Looking for a traditional dish with a twist? Try Chef William’s Pan Seared sliced Rib Eye. Served with mouth watering garlic parmesan mashed potato and topped with sherry cream sauce and onion frizzles.

Anthony Bourdain said, and we agree, “Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways. Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check in on your friends. Check in on yourself. Enjoy the ride."

Cheers to you! If you haven’t been to Blu Grotto in awhile we’d love to see you and share our enhanced wine list and spectacular dishes.

Chef Williams making fresh bread for you daily! And cooking up some great specials this weekend!
*Escargot in a butter garlic & parsley sauce

*Sliced seared ribeye with potato gnocchi in a creamy sherry pan sauce tossed with fresh baby spinach

*Shrimp scampi cannelloni

*Oreo cheese cake

*Orange Supreme topped creme brulee

We’re proud of our staff & we want you to get to know them! Today we feature our Executive Chef William Wiesmeth!
When did you start cooking?
-I’ve been working in the garden & kitchen since I was a young boy. My grandfather, an army chef, taught me how to create great dishes from farm to table.
What was your career turning point?
-In my 20’s I secured a job under the tutelage, and now friendship, of renowned Chef Kathy Egan!
How did you first start creating your own innovative Italian dishes?
-When I was Head Chef at Tony Boffa’s, an award-winning Italian restaurant in New York. I carried on their 73 year old tradition of excellence.
Since coming to Blu Grotta, what are your most notable changes?
- I saw an opportunity to take a great restaurant and move it towards an innovative dining experience. Like the kid in my grandfather’s garden, I’ve always appreciated fresh ingredients used to make unique dishes.
Thank you for letting me cook for you!

Looking for something special to do on Valentine’s Day? Join us at BLUGrotto where Chef William has created a special menu and favorite local musician Billy Fredericks will be entertaining you. Please RSVP 941.249.9205.

Blu Grotto, Charlotte County’s locally owned premier Italian restaurant, serves classic fare with a fresh twist. Executive Chef William Wisemeth has created a new menu that will satisfy, intrigue and delight you.
Show this post for $3 off an appetizer until March 1!

BLU Grotto Italian Ristorante Port Charlotte Italian Ristorante

In addition to your Italian favorites, we have delicious seafood!