While they might look similar, there are some u003ca href=u0022https://www.southernliving.com/how-to/cook/cherry-tomatoes-vs-grape-tomatoesu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopener nofollowu0022u003ekey differencesu003c/au003e... Cherry tomatoes are optimal for this ricotta and tomato tart recipe. They tend to be larger and more round, whereas grape tomatoes are more football shaped. Also, cherry tomatoes are usually sweeter with a softer skin that's easier to blister in a skillet.