We heard about the $22 Monday Meal Deal from friends and decided to try Grassa Gramma for ourselves. The deal includes an entrée, salad, focaccia, and a glass of wine. We ordered the rigatoni, one with vodka sauce and one with chicken, cheese, and butter. The space was beautiful, the vibe was great, our server was excellent, and the food was delicious (with enough for leftovers, which is always a win). We'll definitely be back. read more

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It's been a while since our last visit and there was a new "sheriff" in town. Ok, a new general manager, and things had slipped a bit. The food was still excellent, but service was off. Grassa Gramma has a Monday night special. $22 for a specific entree, salad & a glass of wine. If you don't have reservations, you probably won't get seated. But knowing the expected crowd, there's really no reason to be short staffed. The table seated next to us, already ordered prior to us arriving, was served after us. Our service wasn't so severe, but we had some difficulty snagging a server for salt & pepper, or, even a water refill. What really dinged the experience, was a small cup of salad dressing slipped off the table and hit the floor. It was never cleaned up. We had pointed it out to our server, food runner, and the busboy. Not one of them bothered to clean up the mess. Grassa Gramma can be an elevating experience. Superior food, service and ambience. Tonight, they had a few missteps. But it didn't stop us from enjoying our dinner. read more

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Our dining group of 5 met here to support a 10% of all sales donation for one of our mutual friends. When we entered the lobby area for our dinner reservation, we reiterated the reason for our visit and reception staff handed us tokens to provide to our waitstaff at the end of our evening as a prompt. We were led upstairs to a somewhat cramped loft area to dine and were very careful with navigating the stairs. Lighting is very dim (see my photo of my dinner for instance) and noise level is moderate. Food is good. Service is okay. Ambiance at this price point was disappointing. Large parking lot with free parking. Make a point to visit the bathroom for a unique experience. read more

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Talk about YUM! The lasagna is out of this world! It is a bit pricey but the portions are very large. They have a beautiful interior that makes you feel like you've stepped into a castle. The bar is absolutely gorgeous and all the fixtures, seating, even the restrooms make you feel like you're in Italy back in the day. The service has always been great each time I've gone. I just love Grassa Gramma I highly recommend if you are looking for a good Italian meal. read more

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Delicious food, busy restaurant. We didn't have a reservation so it was bar service only but you can dine at the bar so that worked great. Felt a little less high end at the bar probably because they were slammed with well drinks and a full bar. Food came fast and was hot. They have 2 tvs at the bar and volume of music perfect. Food runners were so professional! Easy parking big lot shared with shopping center. read more

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Not the best espresso martini I have had, but oh my goodness the rest of the experience was impeccable!! Service was so attentive. Food well worth the price with generous portion sizes. The ambience has great dim lighting and still good for date night of big groups! read more

Grassa Gramma - Espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Interesting place, the ambiance is very unique. It's dark and moody. We had a table in bar area so had some light from the exterior windows. Our server was great very nice! The pasta was disappointing. I read many raving reviews and it was nothing special. I got the Ragu alla bolognese and the noodles were over cooked. The focaccia was good but over seasoned for me. read more

Grassa Gramma - Ragù Alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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3/19/26 my husband and I went to Grassa Gramma to celebrate my birthday. We love the atmosphere and decor here. Our server tonight was Ashley W. We were seated on the floor at what I like to call the Bicycle Table. We came on $22 Monday Meal Deal Night. It comes with a chosen pasta dish, a choice of a Caesar or a seasonal house salad, fresh baked focaccia and a glass of house red or white wine. The night we came, they had Rigatoni Bolognese. Oh my, it was absolutely delicious. Ashley came by very often to check on us and the Assistant Server came by as often to refill our water glasses and clear our plates. We had such a lovely time. I really enjoyed Ashley. She was so delightful. Our Rigatoni Bolognese was so good. We also ordered a slice of Limoncello Torte to celebrate my birthday. It was such a large portion that we took the remaining part home and enjoyed it later. We will be back again soon. Robyn read more

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When my friend suggested we have a ladies' Friendsgiving at Grassa Gramma on the night when proceeds were going to Dare to Care, my answer was an easy yes. I had last enjoyed Grassa Gramma during the pandemic via some takeout, and I've been wanting to go back ever since. This time, I got got see the interior. Wow! I had heard the restaurant was impressive, but that didn't adequately describe the experience. Someone in my group said that the space used to be a former theater -- I believe it! Large wooden doors beckon you in, and every inch screams Italian, from the soft lights to the lush, comfortable interior. A second surprise: the complimentary chianti toast to set the tone for the meal. And that feel of celebration and cherishing the experience carried throughout. I got the cacio e pepe, my Italian go-to. And this was one of the best I've had. The cheese and pepper were in perfect harmony. I also started with the Caesar salad -- something else I'm definitely getting again. From first impressions to saying goodbye, this an A+ experience all around -- plus we got to help support Dare to Care. I can see why Grassa Gramma is one of the best restaurants in Louisville. read more

Grassa Gramma - Cacio E Pepe - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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What an interesting find ...little piece of Italy in the Kroger parking lot. Very interesting decor and so much to see. If you are looking for some Instagram content this is the place for you. Service was excellent. They started us off by offering a traditional Chianti toast. We also for some delicious focaccia bread with olive oil. I enjoyed the chilled peach Caprese salad. I was not a fan of the lobster risotto but my friends loved it. The tiramisu was Devine ...apparently made with liqueur. My only complaint is that the music playing all night...was not Italian... which is definitely a missed opportunity to set the atmosphere. read more

Grassa Gramma - Side of Crab Risotto - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Grassa Gramma is a quientessential date night spot in Louisville, and probably one of the few with great parking. The interior is worth being explored, and the bar is a fabulous spot for drinks and appetizers! read more

An instant Louisville favorite. The atmosphere inside is cozy and memorable - and the food is incredible! Not to mention outstanding service every single time! Everything you eat is freshly prepared and made to perfection! I've loved their cacio e pepe, ragu alla bolognese and petty cash pizza! Pro Tip: Make a reservation for Monday Night- the $22 Monday Meal Deal includes: - House Cesar Salad or Seasonal House Salad - Glass of House Red or White Wine - House Made Focaccia - Meal Deal Entree (tonight's special was vodka pasta with chicken or sausage) read more

Grassa Gramma - Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Our server Andrew was fantastic! I found this restaurant on TikTok and am so happy we decided to dine here. We were visiting from Sacramento and would highly recommend to anyone traveling to the Louisville area. The food was flavorful and fresh. There was a slight mixup when we came in for our reservation. They were going to seat us outside when I had requested a standard table when I made the reservation a while back. We wanted to sit inside to experience the ambience. We had to wait a little bit longer, but overall was very happy with our experience. And we were given champagne while we waited which was a nice touch. read more

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I don't know if there's another place in the city with more immaculate vibes. Stepping inside Grassa Gramma is like being transported. The decor is very on brand for their rustic Italian menu. I'm not an expert on Italian food by any means - but I thought the food was great. I had the lasagna and I split a Caesar salad. They put their on spin on the Caesar salad in that the romaine lettuce was grilled - I thought it was great. I love the focaccia bread they provide and the service was top notch. They were able to find that perfect balance of anticipating what we needed without smothering us. read more

The flare and setting is super awesome!!!! YoWe started with a couple of things the artichoke dip and artisan crap. My wife went with the lasagna. While I went with a the veal Parmesan. This is not a Military friendly restaurant. I would definitely recommend this place read more

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As always Grassa Gramma for the win! My guys celebrate their birthdays 3 days apart and we chose to Celebrate here. Our waiter Kane was the absolute best ever! Literally made great suggestions and catered to our every need. (Even my gluten free bougie self.) We had the bread regular and GF. An Appetizer, Italian sodas, lemon cello spritzer. On to the entrees! Pizza, wagyu beef entree with shrimp the lobster tail and lobster ravioli and the carbonara. They brought my guys the chocolate mousse celebration desserts, and we also chose the Neapolitan gelato. It's like sitting in a restaurant in Italy. The decor the lighting and the food. This is why this place continues to be one of our favorites. Louisville, we have a gem here! Also, they have a Monday Meal Deal, that is to die for only $22! Entree, salad, bread, and wine! Check out their Facebook page to see this week's special! read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for his birthday for the first time, it was wonderful. Zoe took excellent care of us and had great recommendations, she did fantastic. Food was a 10/10 and so were the drinks read more

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Very upscale fine dining restaurant. The ambience is great with different sections to sit in or go secluded up on top. They offer several specials as well as their usual favorites. The food is delicious!!! The service is also great with attentive and knowledgeable about their selection. Shared parking lot with others in the shopping area. read more

**Update** I did receive clarification that the cancellation fee is only for groups of 10 or more. Open Table did require me to input a credit card for our group of 4. So I'm not sure if I misread something. This is kitschy in the BEST way. It feels like you are stepping into an Italian plaza. The wine toast was a bit much but we weren't going to turn down wine. I got the cacio e pepe along with a glass of wine. The servings are extremely large and we all ended up taking home more than half our meals. The wine was good and fairly priced. We also enjoyed the tiramisu as well as several cannoli. Overall, everything was just ok. The one warning is that if you book a reservation through Open Table, you have to put a credit card on file. There's a $75 charge if you fail to cancel your reservation in a certain amount of time. I was a bit shocked by this, especially when the restaurant sat mostly empty while we were there. Overall, a fun experience. Not sure I'd go back.... read more

I went for meal deal Monday. The server was very good. The ambiance was great. The food was the only thing lacking. It just didn't taste very seasoned. The drinks were good as well. I enjoyed myself. This would be a good spot for just cocktails. read more

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this was my first time visiting this restaurant. the decor is definitely unique. it looks like a cross between a haunted house and an Italian village. the bread is pretty decent. our waitress Lauren was excellent and did a great job. Great personality. the manager jonfranco was super nice and gave us 3 different free desserts because I thought the lasagna was lukewarm. they brought it back steamy. the salads were pretty good. I got the chopped salad, we also got the Cesar and beet salad. the lasagna had a great flavor. the desserts we received which consisted of tiramasu, Gelato, and lemon torte were all delicious! I thought the food was and little slow coming out but it was all tasty. I would return. read more

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My son treated me to a Birthday dinner on Sunday. I was craving Italian and we had heard good things about Grassa Gramma. We'll it did not disappoint! The restaurant itself is beautiful but the food was amazing!!! All the staff were wonderful, welcoming and very attentive. However our server Angelica made the night extra special. She was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the specials and food, took our pictures for us and made us laugh. I have to say no doubt one of the best servers we have ever had. We will definitely be back! Angelica thank you for making our night extra special! read more

I can't say enough about this place from the decor to the service! The bread to start the evening is simple yet fantastic. Started with shrimp and calamari which was super fresh and the shrimp was huge. I got the steak with shrimp and the crab risotto and it made me making moaning noises every bite. Finished with a pistachio cannoli. 5/5 highly recommend. read more

Grassa Gramma - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We dined at Grassa Gramma for an early New Years Dinner. They offered a special of wagyu filet with your choice of a lobster tail or scallops, as the waitress phrased it. The entree was decent. We got the bill and they charged $160 for the single entree....Granted we did not ask the price when we ordered, but at the time they offered a Wagyu filet on their regular menu for $79 (menu has since been changed as of 1/2 and appears they have upped their prices). I was truly floored that they would sell a special so incredibly marked up, and make it seem like it included either lobster or scallops, but in fact charged us for those as well. At that time, the $79 filet was the most expensive thing on the whole menu! I called the restaurant a day or two later and asked to discuss our experience but unfortunately never received a call back. Disappointing as we had dined there before and had a good experience, but certainly felt taken advantage of. Order specials with caution! read more

This place had been on my radar for quite some time. Multiple recommendations from others and I finally had the chance to try it and man did it exceed my expectations! The place is beautiful and definitely sets the scene. The service was great and attentive. But I'm here to talk about the food. It was spectacular. Started out with the carpaccio which I unfortunately did not get a picture of but it was delicious. I got the cacio e pepe and as a lover of black pepper it was amazing. My friend got the carbonara with chicken and she also really enjoyed her dish. My husband got the veal shank special on top of pesto gnocchi and that was something else. We will definitely be back. read more

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Fantastic atmosphere, beautiful decor. It's like you stepped back in time. The food.... Amazing! We had the appetizers of Duck meatballs and the Crab Arancini. Both were excellent! Rich and flavorful. We sat at the bar before moving to a table. Audrey at the bar was top notch and very attentive. Ordered a bottle of wine and appetizers came out super quick after ordering. Moved to a table and ordered the Pasta Alla Carbonara (which we split... the portion is huge!) and the Polenta Meatballs (Amazing!) along with the Tuscan Crispy potatoes. We're from Georgia and I swear I'd fly to Louisville just for this restaurant! read more

So the atmosphere of this restaurant was amazing! However, It took about 10 minutes for the server to get to us but he was nice. However the food was overpriced and mediocre. The lasagna was good but not great and the veal parmesan really wasn't that good. The appetizer of calamari and shrimp cost $26 and it was small and the bottle of wine we ordered ended up being a TWIST OFF $20 bottle of Moscato wine that cost $50 . The bill was over $200 including tip. We both left disappointed. read more

Very unique restaurant, good service and good food. Nice selection of Italian wines, my favorite.

Great place for real Italian food, we went for a birthday party had 8 people, beautiful location the decor is amazing, everyone enjoyed it, the service was a bit slow but the place was packed, it was well worth the wait. Don't go during rush hour traffic unless you live close, traffic in the area at that time is a nightmare read more

I took my five-year-old son to Grassa Gramma for a mommy and me date on a Monday night. I had heard that the decor was ornate and was hoping to make my son feel like he was someplace fancy and special. I think this place fits the bill, regardless of who your date might be. I ordered the Monday night special. This weeks special was Cacio E Pepe with a choice of Italian sausage or chicken. It was served with a choice of salad, red or white wine and focaccia bread. I opted for the chicken, Caesar salad, and red wine. My son ordered off the kids menu. He ordered spaghetti and meatballs with a side of milk. The atmosphere was elegant. There was a fountain in the center of the room, stone statues, oversized entry doors, chandeliers, with a mix of rustic wood and stone. It's truly a beautiful restaurant. The service was top-notch. We were greeted warmly and checked on frequently. The food was good. And while the cuisine didn't necessarily knock my socks off, I would go back for the ambiance and service alone. read more

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Truly enjoy this restaurant and the food is amazing. I would say the cannoli dessert the filing was not the same as I remembered but still tasty. read more

The place was beautiful. And the food was perfect. I can't complain about anything. We went for a bday celebration and the complimentary dessert was rich! Our server I think was Lindsey and she was amazing read more

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The food was amazing! The house made pasta was fantastic and sauces were very flavorful. The ambiance felt like you stepped off the streets in Italy - I thought the Disney Imagineers may have been the interior designers We had a bread server (food runner) that was delightful - so engaging and joyful. read more

Another great experience here. We went here last minute because they did a deal where all entrees are 50% off on Tues, W, and Th in January for their anniversary. I got a last minute reservation and then headed there. Upon arriving, it turned out I had accidentally made a reservation for a couple days from now and they were very busy. The hostess was very kind and accommodating and squeezed us in. Our waitress Mimi was lovely! The mussels here are some of favorite in the city. read more

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Went here for a Valentines dinner and it was amazing! We made a reservation and requested a balcony table and got a great table with a view looking down at the beautiful restaurant and it was very private. I had the chicken francaise and my husband had the lasagne which were both delicious. The complimentary bread is very delicious as well and we enjoyed the complimentary wine to toast with. Only bad thing was the crème brûlée, didn't have much flavor and they didn't toast the top enough. It's definitely more on the expensive side but it was worth it for a special occasion. Waiter was great! I'd go back again for sure! read more

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Everything was wonderful!! The service, the food and the atmosphere!! Just wonderful!!

The vibes were so fun here. The service was very good and the food was pretty good as well. It's not a top 5 Italian place but I'm glad I tried it. Everyone should go here at least once. read more

Great food! Great atmosphere. I went here because it's always good. I had the Petty Cash pizza. It was delicious, and you could tell it was placed in a fire oven. You could taste the flames. The pizza came with pepperoni and onions. It was perfect. My friend had his favorite... spaghetti that comes with three meatballs. I always have a forkful of his spaghetti. We tried the beef carpaccio. It was great. I'd never had it, so I always make an effort to try things I've never had. Also had the sangria and my friend had a manhattan. Both drinks were great. At the end, our awesome waiter Ben suggested the orange sorbet. It was outstanding! It wasn't too sweet, which is why I was a bit apprehensive, but it ended up being great. I would like to take time to recognize our phenomenal waiter, Ben, who made the night that much better. He was so sweet, kind and checked on us regularly. He answered questions and made suggestions, and was an overall delight. If you ever go there, sit in the bar area and ask for Ben. He'll take care of you! read more

Really good. Went for a family dinner with 4 and 6 year old. They loved the atmosphere and the food (Alfredo). Wait staff was excellent.

I have tried and tried to get a decent meal from here, because I love Italian and it's so close to home. Once again failed last night. My husband's Veal Parmesan was overly cooked and tasted burnt. My Cacio e Pepe was soo dry with no pepper. Why can't they make a decent meal?!?!!! read more