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Grano Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Italian Italian [Edit]
2035 Yonge StToronto, ON M4S 2A2
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
(416) 440-1986
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9 am - 9:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
9 reviews for Grano Restaurant
9 reviews in English
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Review from Mariko M.
6/15/2010
I enjoyed a delicious meal at Grano last night for Yelper Amanda D.'s graduation party. The party was set up in the back of the restaurant. An aesthetically pleasing patio made out of stone, I was able to relax in the midst of the city while listening to the pouring of the water of the fountain. I felt like I was in Italy!
The service was excellent. Our server was quick to come with more wine or water; he also cleared our plates as soon as we were finished.
The food was great!
Salad with Vinaigrette - It was good, but you can't really go wrong here. Even a culinary genius could make a delicious salad.
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce - There was a good balance of sauce and pasta. I liked it!
Chicken with Grilled Veggies - The chicken was not dry at all, with melted cheese inside. Veggies were good.
White Chocolate Pie - Amazing!
We ended the night with lattes or espresso.
I'll definitely be back.
Maybe even for just dessert and coffee. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
5/7/2011 13 photos
Telus Tuesday Specials Restaurant #4
Back in the days.. my dating days.. I been to Grano numerous of time! It still looks and feel the same as I remembered... even the menu is really similar.
I have to give Grano credits for preserving the restaurant with this Old World' Italian charm.. the fact is, it will never go out of style even if I come back 30 years later...
Here our hostess and waitresses have learn the skills of communications without saying a word... bread was just dumped on our tables and we sort of just start to eat them..Waitress just took our order in silent with minimum acknowledgement...(I can see connection between Italian and Chinese waitresses this evening!)
italia mia (prosciutto di Parma & bufala, warm olives) $13
- Prosciutto so tender and flavoured... I was making the annoying "hmmm" sound which drove my vegetarian dinner mate crazy!
- Buffalo Mozzarella tasted so good too.. I ended up sharing that..when my dinner mate screamed "I am so hungry! I want cheese cheese cheese!" to me!
strascinate barese (Pugliese pasta, smoked duck breast, truffled oyster & portobello in porcini & wine sauce) $17
- I really did not enjoy that! Not much flavour but saltiness...
- the shredded duck meat was chewy..and tough...
- ended up I kept drinking water till my waitress brought leave our own bottle so I can drink as much as I want!
torta di fango (rich dark chocolate mud pie with bourbon served with a white sauce) $8
- dessert saved my dinner.. as I indulging on this chuck of pure dark chocolate heaven...
- rich and so creamy..and I just could not finish that!
It was a nice Italian feast with my lovely date. I love how the Grano has this extreme noisy dining atmosphere. We were yelling at each other in order to be heard (I want to yell at her for the longest time!) or we have to lean really close to each other in order to be understood... -
Review from Angel N.
1/8/2012
Nice spot. I'd go back due to the friendly service and good food. If you're not looking for something up to date and remodeled. It's clearly a family run joint. I'm no snob when it comes to interior as long as it's clean. It was quiet in the dining area, even though there was a large group with kids in the party room off to the side. We had a nice intimate meal. Appetizer was perfect for two, pasta dishes weren't alarmingly huge, which is different for an Italian place. Dessert was ok, I'd go with the classic, tiramisu next time.
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Review from Katrina L.
Richmond Hill, ON
8/17/2009
I heard many great things about this restaurant. On various occasions this place was suggested but always seem to be avoided until now. I went on a Friday night and upon entering I found this establishment to be nicely decorated and had the feel of an old Italian village.
I was seated in the back corner that has a window ceiling by all the plants. The table was sticky and wobbly as was my chair. The plants were very invasive to my head space.
When the food came it was okay. Not great but not bland. I ordered the twisty tube pasta with calf liver and it was actually quite tasty. On the other hand the egg noodle and meatball was not tasty at all. It tasted like they opened up a can of chef boyardee and served it on a plate. Not great at all. For dessert I had the gelato which someone insisted was the best they'd ever had; I have to disagree. The mango was extremely mango-ey but the raspberry offset it but still it was an extremely overwhelming flavour.
All in all I wasn't impressed with much of anything. The waitress took forever on everything. She looked bored with life and the world and on top of everything, I got a mosquito bite on my ankle from sitting by the plants. Thanks... -
Review from Alan G.
London, ON
2/13/2009
I can't say enough about this place!
Let me start with the staff - definitely what differentiates this place from most other restaurants. Everyone is not only friendly, but also interesting - it seems that every person has something fun going on. There are aspiring writers, musicians, pilots, singers, and poets on staff, and they are more than happy to share the latest about what's going on in the arts scene.
The events - I came here for a 3 course dinner and poetry reading. Definitely value for $. They have little events like this periodically.
And of course the food - fantastic. Great gourmet pizza with fresh toppings, fresh pasta, and good quality ingredients all round. I even enjoyed the calamari (and I HATE squid).
To sum up - GO HERE (and if you do, ask Collette to hook you up with the "special" olive oil)! -
Review from Gloria R.
Toronto, ON
8/16/2011 4 Check-ins Here
The perfect escape to Italy in the city. I have been going to Grano for years now, and have even taken their Italian course offered in the evenings over a glass of wine and pasta. Grano is truly one of the most authentic Italian experiences in the city. And it isn't just a restaurant with delicious dishes, great wine and a beautiful atmosphere, it is a cultural hub in Toronto. Owner Roberto Martella hosts a number of cultural events and gatherings at Grano, many of which I have attended and thoroughly enjoyed. Grano is certainly among the finest Italian spots in Toronto and one I highly recommend to anyone with an appreciation for an old world sensibility.
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Review from Amanda D.
Toronto, ON
1/20/2009
We have been going here for ages and have held family events as well. The decor is rustic and authentically Italian and in the summer, the back patio has an awesome fountain too! It totally feels like you're back in Italy! Love the staff- have never had less than mediocre service, and just can't get enough of this place. The front has a gelato bar, antipasti, fresh homemade breads, a plasma screen playing Italian movies (on silent), and other yummy Italian food products lining the walkway.
I have tried almost everything on the menu and recommend it all. However 9 times out of 10 I have to have their grilled calamari in a spicy balsamic marinade. Their pasta dishes are also good- like the tortiglioni bolognese bianco, the 'ca punti pugliese, and their risotto and ravioli which change daily. The meal is always nicely finished off with an espresso and biscotti... definitely go for their crostata tri-colore, a white chocolate, pistachio and raspberry square!! delish!!
But perhaps, as amazing as the food is, it's the people there that keeps me coming back.Listed in: Missing Italy?
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Review from willi p.
Markham, ON
10/30/2008
Grano is a fantastic family run restaurant. Italina food with fine wines and beer on tap.
Fun art on the walls and funky cool decor.
We hold our school fund raiser there and it is superb venue for a large party. the outdoor patio is lovely in the summer. -
Review from Kat S.
Toronto, ON
2/11/2011
I'm not going to lie and say that this is the best Italian food you can find in Toronto. It's just not. BUT it's an awesome restaurant just the same. I took an Italian course here one year and LOVED it. Learning Italian while drinking wine and eating Italian food? yes please! The restaurant has an extensive library of Italian movies that you can borrow if you ask. I also went to a wedding rehearsal dinner here, and they opened up the outside "patio" (more of a back garden) and the service and ambience was just amazing. We had SUCH a good time. The wait staff is always smiling and friendly, and overall I just think it's a neat little neighborhood gem.
