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    Dino's Grill

    4.1 (143 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Southern
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    DINO'S GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Pepperoni pizza  GREASEY
    Kandis B.

    Service was wonderful. Very cute little neighborhood place with lots of local blue hairs. The food was not good, sauce was weird. We started with the fried ravioli. They seemed house made but they tasted weird and like the grease they were fried in. The pizza was so incredibly greasy, it's all you could taste. Literally everything here tasted like grease. Service was impeccable. It was just a waste of $40

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    Benjamin B.

    This is a very atmospheric, neighborhood joint. I would recommend the chicken parmigiana, their ravioli (chicken & spinach), as well as the Italian meat sauce (gravy, made with celery, and other vintage ingredients). Their combination options make for a good deal. The prices are very reasonable. The homemade tiramisu is also delicious. Most everything in this restaurant is made from scratch, and tasty. I don't recommend the Italian sausage, as they prepare them in a manner that chars them to the point of being burnt black (yuck). The service was generally attentive and unhurried. I was especially lucky to speak with the owner as I paid at the register next to the front entrance. He's a really nice guy, and should be proud of his family's continued culinary tradition. Moreover, when I'm in the Memphis Zoo neighborhood again, I will definitely consider returning to try their other meal offerings. (The meatballs are calling to me!)

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    Catherine C.

    Great family friendly old school Italian restaurant! The food is wonderful & the service is excellent. If you're in the mood for some comfort food for lunch or dinner~ go here or get it to go! Highly recommend this hidden gem in midtown Memphis. A++

    Italian sausage spaghetti
    Jan H.

    A hidden gem. First time here. Dino's is located right in the neighborhood cross street of McLean and Tutwiler. Parking is very limited on street and there maybe parking at nearby store. Once inside the restaurant it has that comfortable neighborhood mom & pop feel. Nostalgic movie posters and photos are the decor. Plenty of seating for both sides of the restaurant. I found the ceiling tiles interesting and remanence of my old house. The menu has plenty to choose from and a nice selection of desserts. I ordered the spaghetti and ravioli half and half which was delicious. A friend ordered the Italian sausage spaghetti which was equally tasty. Sweet tea was perfect. Not too sweet. I ordered bruschetta and the limoncello dessert to take home. Customer service was excellent. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. The bathrooms are located way in the back and be warned that they are definitely on the small side. Before you leave you must visit the next room a view the military collection. We struck up a conversation with the guy sitting back there (not sure if he was the owner) but the collection on the wall was his. It was great to hear about the items and his collection from the various wars. If you want a nice Italian meal with a nostalgia feel and a bit of military history this is the place.

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    14 years ago

    Classic gravy, great dishes, good service and convenient location. I will be back real soon.

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    11 years ago

    Down home Italian cooking! Fresh home-made ravioli's! And the best "gravy" around in Memphis! It doesn't get any better than that!

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    10 years ago

    Nice place for a family lunch/dinner. Honest and tasty Italian food. Highly recommended.

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    16 years ago

    Daily Specials rock. Family recipes and down home service. Nothing fancy but great food and awesome prices. A Midtown institution..

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    8 years ago

    Our favorite Italian spot. Food is heavy on the garlic but that's exact how we like it. Service is always fast & friendly.

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    15 years ago

    Neighborhood tradition. Good family style gravy. Cheap and homey.

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    Are the cheese sticks the usual frozen ones like you get at applebee's or are they made there?

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