Grano Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Duarte

Review №1

2024-06-17 13:20:22

First time at Grano and enjoyed it very much. My son took us out there for my birthday and Fathers Day and we really enjoyed it. Real authentic Italian food that we havent had since we lived in NJ years ago. Everything was great from service, atmosphere, food. We were given fresh bread with tomato dipping sauce to start. We had fried calamari as an appetizer and glass of Moscato to start. I had the traditional Chicken Parmesan, and my wife had the Veal Milanese. Both were excellent. Great meal for a special occasion.

Review №2

2024-04-25 05:32:18

Best and most authentic (I believe) Italian food I’ve had in a while! We followed all of the owner’s, Fabrizio’s (from Napoli), recommendations.Appetizer: started with the focaccia board, which included honey, caramelized pears, prosciutto, some other meat, and of course focaccia. It was the most unique appetizer I’ve had and so delicious!Main dish: we had salmone al limone, which had vegetables and mashed potatoes on the side. With the salmon cooked medium and the white wine sauce with lemon juice, it was all so delightful and quite possibly the best tasting salmon I have ever had.Pasta: we had genovese sauce (beef shoulder stewed with minced onions, basil, etc. stewed for 48 hours) with fresh pappardelle pasta. Very rich and delicious!Dessert: we finished with an affogato and was offered to try some dessert wine, Italian moscato with mint leaves on top. The espresso was so flavorful.On top of the food, service was great with Fabrizio, Claude the waiter, and a third waiter. All staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We chose sit outside because it was actually quieter and we wanted the fresh air. They were nice enough to ask if we wanted the heater turned on. Everything was perfect - food, staff, and ambience. We have found our new favorite local Italian restaurant!

Review №3

2024-05-30 07:15:40

This spot hit the right spot👌 dont wait. Just go trust me fresh and delicious. I was full and still wanted to lick my plate. but i did it by ordering more bread and left nothing for the dishwasher to clean. Keep up the great work to everyone there. Also, prices are right for someone who makes everything from scratch. People need to open their eyes and stop staying too expansive. Go to grocery stores. You will see how much everything has increased, yet these are people that go to mc donalds and dont mind spending 14$ for a combo. Remember people, this is good quality food, and they have bills to pay to stay open and keep feeding up some bomb pasta!

Review №4

2024-03-22 04:12:26

My familys favorite restaurant for Italian. The food is great, filling, and the menu has so many options. The service is top notch. The owners and head waiter make you feel like youre dining in their home back in Italy.

Review №5

2024-01-15 06:27:43

These guys are the real deal. This is the best Italian spot I’ve had in California and I have had A LOT. I recommend the fettuccini Alfredo for sure, it tastes fresh and nothing tastes processed. The sauce is the best I’ve had for this type of pasta. Usually when I have Italian food I feel very bad after, but at this spot I felt normal. Appetizers like the zucchini and board were also a 10/10. Not pictured but I also had the tiramisu which was honestly so so good! Now the spot is very nice inside and has a great vibe was warm and cozy as well. Nice decorations and surroundings. Now the best part - THE SERVICE. I go out to eat a lot and usually others are nice, but this spot goes above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of. The owner cares how you feel, not only that even the employees care. I’ve never been treated better at a restaurant. I will be recommending this spot to all my friends and family. If you are reading this just go try it. You won’t be disappointed and I will definitely be back. Thank you Fabrizio and Claude. Also lots of people in here are Italian, this is authentic Italian food!

Review №6

2024-06-06 15:25:39

So good! Our favorite Italian restaurant. Amazing food and service, we go all the time and have never been disappointed

Review №7

2024-04-21 04:03:08

Such a great time here! The food is delicious. We got calamari, octopus salad (so fresh), seafood pasta with red sauce, and wild boar rague, and wine. The bread is so soft and yummy. They even treated us to a special glass of moscato! Thanks to Antonio for the wonderful service.

Review №8

2024-03-24 20:03:36

The food here is excellent. Staff is very friendly and kind. Felt a little rushed towards the end of the dinner. Probably because they are only opened for a few hours. Overall, I cant get over how delish this food is. Definitely a new favorite. I recommend the Foccacia Bread Board for an appetizer. The bread paired with honey, pears and mozzarella was divine. The Manicotti was so good and the chocolate cake with a glass of moscato was the perfect way to end the meal. 5 stars!

Review №9

2024-06-06 04:17:36

The menu has so much to offer, we can never decide on what to eat. The appetizer lost is diverse, we enjoyed the freshness of the burrata and prosciutto, it was nice on a warm day. All of the entrees were excellent, you cant go wrong with fresh pasta. Each time we dine here, we are excited for the next time so we can try something new. The only thing that I would recommend, bring your own wine if you have a discerning palate.

Review №10

2024-06-18 02:18:22

Love this restaurant, nothing but good experiences! The Chef Fabrizio is awesome! Such positive energy!