Grassa in Portland has been a favorite of ours since we discovered this Italian restaurant many years ago. So we were super excited to know there was one near our hotel here in Vancouver, Washington. It didn't disappoint. We had Black Truffle Pappardelle, Frito Misto, Pesto and Pea Agnolotti. Love the informality of this casual restaurant's and how perfect the portions are. The taste of course is top notch and the pasta seemed homemade. This restaurant is huge, with plenty of outdoor seating. The vibe is so casual and hip---love the blackboard menu. The server at the counter was friendly and knew, able to describe the dishes and make recommendations. Love it! read more

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Oh my, love this place! I've tried them so many times in Portland. I visit Vancouver Waterfront and so happy to see them. I need to eat here! Ordered black truffle parpadelle, agnolotti, frito misto, pesto pasta. Oh so good! Never fails. Al dente pasta, excellent pasta sauce, enough serving, so perfect! Great service. Great people! Indoor and outdoor seating. Great location near the waterfront! Will always make sure to eat at Grassa when we visit again. read more

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Went to Grassa for a small celebratory dinner last night and we definitely chose well. Ordered the tempura asparagus as an appetizer and I recommend it. My guests had a Caesar salad, spring scampi, kids spaghetti and meatball and garlic bread. Everyone enjoyed their choices, although the toddler thought the meatball was a bit spicy for his tastebuds. I tried the sweet pea agnolotti and it was amazing!!! The description stated it was made with horseradish so I was expecting to be able to taste it, but was not, yet I adored this dish very much and highly recommend it. Generous cubes of pan-fried pancetta were included. Lovely location, beautiful restaurant, great food, reasonably priced offerings. read more

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My group of friends came here on a late Friday night for dinner. We ordered our food and drinks and found a table to sit down. Our food came out rather fast. We ordered the spring salad, the pork Mac and cheese, the pesto spaghetti, the oglio noodles, the carbonara and some bread. Our food was very tasty and the drinks were decent as well. read more

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The staff taking orders were very unprofessional and insensitive. I am a tourist from Europe and do not speak English fluently. I politely apologized for my English, but instead of showing patience or understanding, the employees laughed at me and made no effort to hide their reaction. It was embarrassing and very unpleasant. Because of this experience, I cannot recommend this place to tourists. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of their language skills. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was the first time I have experienced such disrespectful treatment as a visitor. I hope the management will pay attention to how customers are treated and provide better customer service in the future. read more

Wow! Truly am BLOWN away by this place! First off the price point is VERY good. Super reasonable for such good quality food! The Cesar salad is one of the best I've ever had! Perfect amount of cheese and dressing. The romaine had a perfect crunch and the croutons were a great size! Also I loved that they put in brown anchovies, they're my FAV! The meatballs were jam packed with flavor, and the sauce had a touch of spice in it which I really enjoy! My husband had the fusilli, the sausage was pretty spicy which him and I loved, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. And the serving was HUGE. I had the radiatore, it was spicier than I expected but I LOVED IT. Huge portion as well, the chicken was so tender and juicy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente as well. The whipped ricotta was truly the star of the show on this dish. I loved the portion that gave you of it as well! We finished it all off with own shared canoli, I didn't really care for it as it had an orange zest flavor. The service was great. We loved all the cute plants inside and they have lots of searing options including a patio. There's street parking or parking garages near by! read more

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Grassa in Vancouver is a must if you love good pasta. Parking was super easy, which is always a plus, and the restaurant itself was very clean and welcoming. The food was amazing--fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You can tell they put a lot of care into their dishes. Great atmosphere, great service, and great food. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

We went here for the kid who insisted she wanted pasta for dinner. Like every single night of her life. When we saw the fresh pasta sign, we knew that we hit pay dirt. The restaurant is modern and sleek. You order at the counter and they bring to your table. We ordered kid's portion of pasta pomodora which was a good size for a kid. She ate it up and liked it. We tried the red sauce and thought it was acidic, but she did not complain until we said something. So, IMO the food was 3 stars. But one of the guys behind the counter was very helpful when I tried to decide on a draft beer, none of which I knew. He gave some samples which was very nice. So I bump them up to 4 stars for service. The restaurant is not water front so maybe that affects the foot traffic. It was not very busy when we were there. Overall, it was a good experience and the kid was happy. read more

Grassa - Inside where you order - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

3/4 of our dishes were good while the black truffle pappardelle was underwhelming. Service was very kind to us. We must've just beat the rush because it got pretty packed after we already ordered and sat down. Would recommend the pork belly mac n cheese but I'm also a sucker for a good mac n cheese read more

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Grassa, on my list for a fairly quick yummy pasta! Upon entering you order at the counter and they give you a number that you take to a table. They bring you your food once ready. It's a relaxed casual vibe. Got the Black Truffle Pappardelle and the Spaghetti Al Pesto. The Pappardelle was really yummy! Perfectly seasoned and flavorful! My personal favorite! The Pesto Pasta also had a great flavor but the sauce was a little soupy. Could have been thicker. Overall really like Grassa and recommend getting a side of garlic bread to accompany your pasta! read more

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Would be five stars because the food is that darn good, however I cannot overlook the poor service. Unfortunately, some of the less motivated workers make a visit painful. Routinely see counter staff just standing around and striking up conversation with customers, instead of moving the line alone. Last night was the topper; one of the less motivated employees decided to stand at the register and floss her teeth. Come on Grassa, I know you're better than that. read more

Food is Italian, I had the meatballs as an appetizer, they were delicious and the marinara sauce they came in was so good, along with melted parmesan cheese. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and also recommended a few other dishes, I'll be back for the burrata meal. Restaurant is casual and family friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating, full bar and some nice looking signature drinks. Area is fun and on the waterfront ish of the Columbia River through Vancouver, Washington. Looks like a new and upcoming area . Lots of nice established restaurants and breweries and hotels. read more

I visited around 6pm Mother's Day by myself. Place was busy but I was able to order quickly and find a seat at the bar easily. You order at the bar then sit down with a table number. They bring the food to you. My food was delicious! I wish the spaghetti and meatballs had more sauce but I'll just order it with extra next time! Garlic bread phenomenal, my Caesar salad amazing. The service I received from the person at the front counter was great! long blonde haired woman. I totally should've tried to get her name so she could get praise from her peers/boss. I've never been to this location before but it's really nice! Pretty decorations lots of plants not sure if they were real but love the vibe. read more

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Grassa is always worth your time. If you're looking for a fast casual bite of pasta, please go here, it's great. Reasonably priced, and damn tasty. Service is on the slower side because it's made to order but you're going to enjoy it. read more

was super happy with my experience. the food was incredible and tasted very fresh (you could definitely tell that the noodles where made there). The service was also super kind and everything was very clean. would absolutely recommend coming here if you're looking to get some good pasta at a good price. Oh also if you don't like spice make sure to say no chili flakes because the fusilli alla vodka did come with some which I personally thought was great but might be too spicy for some. read more

Grassa - Fusilini Fusilli Alla Vodka - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Some of the best pasta and brussel sprouts! We passed on the food trucks nearby once we heard there was home made pasta available and it definitely exceeded our expectations! The brussels have a dijon flavored sauce (my husband is not a mustard fan, but he said these were not over powering and just enhanced the flavor). The service was great friendly and quick and the margaritas were the best we have had all day! Craving pasta? You will love this place! read more

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This was my first time here. I had a good experience here. I got the spaghetti and meatballs and it was delicious. I really liked the meatballs as they had kind of a spicy sausage flavor. The pasta was really good and the sauce was pretty good too. I like that they have a few good microbrews on tap there. I thought the Cesar salad was really good too. It had an anchovy on top of it. The garlic bread was pretty good too. It was nice they dropped off our salad off at our table pretty much as soon as we sat down. I will come back here again for sure. read more

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Living in the Pacific Northwest, one name I kept hearing over and over was Grassa. Being in downtown Vancouver, the waterfront location is super close, but the first time I tried to go they were out of something basic I wanted, so I kept it moving. A couple of weeks ago, my friend and I finally made it happen. It is counter service. You order, grab a number, and find a seat. We ordered the Fusilli alla Vodka with spicy sausage, pork belly mac and cheese, carbonara, garlic bread, and the Grassa meatballs. Everything was delicious. If I had to pick a favorite, hands down it was the Fusilli alla Vodka. Rich, spicy, perfectly cooked pasta. You can absolutely taste that it is made in house. Halfway through our meal the fire alarm went off and we had to evacuate, which was chaotic, but when we were allowed back in, they remade our entire order to go. That level of service impressed me. The pork belly mac was solid. The garlic bread, however, fell short for me. I like mine buttery and aggressively garlicky, and this one was a little mild. I took it home and fixed it up myself. Drinks were great. She ordered Blueberries for Breakfast, and I got Pictures of Lily. We tasted each other's and ended up swapping because we liked the other person's better. Perfect trade. The place gets busy fast. We somehow always arrive before the rush, but by the time we left there was a long line. Overall, high quality pasta, great service, fun energy. Worth the hype. I will absolutely be back. read more

They hand make thier noodles, which was a surprise, but it was absolutely delicous, I had the carbonara (FULLY recommend), and even though the portions weren't the biggest, they still where filling read more

Grassa - Carbonara - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I came here one evening for dinner. There's street parking, but now also a parking garage just around the corner. It wasn't too busy when I came. We ordered the carbonara, black truffle pappardelle, and rigatoni Sunday pork ragú. We also got some garlic bread, meatballs, and their burrata. The burrata came with a nice crusty piece of bread, with lemon jam and pistachios. It was good flavor, but worth $17, not sure. The garlic bread is classic garlic bread. Their meatballs were good, had a hint of spice but nice tomato sauce with it. The carbonara really had no flavor super under seasoned, I thought I would really enjoy this one, but no. The pasta was cooked well, nice fried egg, and pecorino, there was 3 pieces of pancetta. I'm not sure if this is how the dish is supposed to be. The black truffle pappardelle had nice flavor. Rigatoni with Sunday pork ragu was my favorite. It has a nice red sauce with some pork (not that much). For a ragu, I thought it would have more meat on it. All the dishes are fine, wouldn't say amazing. I like that all the pasta is fresh. If I visit again, I'll probably order pasta dishes that are stronger in flavor such as their Rigatoni Sunday pork ragu or their fusilli allá vodka (...see my previous review). read more

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We ate. We drank. We celebrated. We can't wait to return. The girls at the counter & running around the restaurant were all so pleasant! The food was to die for! We had 2 fun drinks - kiwi margarita & blueberries for breakfast and 2 pasta entrees, & we shared corn ribs, garlic bread, meatballs that were divine, & a large chop salad that was amazing. It was a perfect night. The only thing I would ding is that it was a bit on the warm side in there on a very warm evening (103 outside). read more

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First time at this establishment and it was really crowded when we walked in at 4:00 pm on a Sunday evening! That's a good sign! I ordered the Fusilli Alla Vodka. Although it was pretty spicy, the Italian sausage and pasta were excellent! I also ordered the Garlic bread and it was on point. They have a wide selection of pasta dishes on the menu and it changes from time to time. That gives the frequent patron a nice variety to choose from. The decor was upscale and geared toward the "Uppy Class". This restaurant is a must try! My only complaint is the Spaghetti Carbonara wasn't authentic as the egg is scrabbled or over easy and not mixed raw with the spaghetti and cooked enough to coat the pasta! All in all, try this great restaurant, the vibe is badass! Oh by the way, our number on the table to get our order was 420, now what are the odds? read more

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Soooooo good. We went for dinner with family who live locally and was so happy with the meal. We ate so much food. Prices were very reasonable and food came out quickly. Very kid friendly. Loved their beet salad, calamari and pastas. Everything was fresh and loved their seasonal selections. read more

Grassa - Roasted beets and calamari and pasta - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Everything was good, and nothing was great. 7 of us came by and got Italian food: pasta of different sorts, some drinks, etc. Food was reasonably priced and everything was fine. No one complained about their meal, but no one was raving about the food either. Everything was balanced okay, but nothing was fine tuned. The best way I could really describe it is if Olive Garden were actually a good restaurant, but it'll never blow my mind. I'd eat here again if it's convenient, but I'd never go out of my way to come here: it's good enough, though. read more

Grassa used to be a go-to restaurant for me years ago, before they expanded to multiple locations, now it's nothing special. This recent visit I did a pick up order of the adult Miles Mac n cheese with a side of garlic bread. The Mac cheese sauce was ok, but was definitely lacking the sharp white cheddar flavor I used to love. The pasta used was still a fun shape and cooked al dente, which I appreciated. The garlic bread tasted like it had been sitting out for a bit too long and was tough to chew. Overall, pretty mid food, but it's a nice location on the waterfront that's less expensive than nearby restaurants. read more

Grassa - Mac & Cheese - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This is a really cute casual pasta place by the waterfront. When you walk in you order your meal at the counter and they give you a number to bring with you at your table. We got a few pasta dishes and some appetizers. The Cesar and calamari came out pretty fast. They were good, but the calamari was mostly fried onion pieces rather than calamari. We then got a few pasta dishes and they were all delicious. My favorite was the mac and cheese. If you are looking for an affordable, quick, and fresh pasta place this is a great option. read more

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I was in the area on a work trip and came here at least three times in a week. Every dish I tried was phenomenal, ordering was quick and easy. Tables definitely could do with a more thorough wipe down if I am being perfectly honest but the food just is amazing read more

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I know they have a few spots in Portland, which friends have raved about. The staple offerings are fine -- the seasonal menu is hit and miss. They definitely shoot for the al dente texture, which is executed inconsistently. When they miss, it's often undercooked than overcooked. Overall, decent price for decent pasta so long as you keep it simple. No table service, but the kiosk still prompts for an 18% minimum tip at the counter. One thing that was quite odd is that they serve their wine like Starbucks serves their coffee: you order it at the counter, they pour it, and then just leave it on the counter for you to pick up. Keep a heads up because if there are multiple glasses of wine on the counter to pick up, there's not a great system to figure it out. Like some other reviews have stated, the outdoor seating is theoretically good, but in practice, it's dreadful because the main street isn't closed to car traffic and is constantly circled by attention-seeking motorcyclists and lifted trucks blaring music and rolling coal. Skip, overall. read more

OMG! Some pretty good Italian pasta here and they have a small outdoor patio which made for a nice visit while enjoying the waterfront park area. They also carry a few good beer on draft along with wine. We had the best salad and a pasta dish and both were excellent and will certainly be visiting them again. read more

Grassa - Black Truffle Pappardelle was excellent - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

We came here to try out different pastas and it did not disappoint! The family favorite was the pork belly Mac and cheese. But I really liked the truffle noodles. The service was really fast and it's casual dining. The size is pretty filling and good for one person. Loved the textures of the pastas as they're handmade. Would definitely come here again! read more

Grassa - Black Truffle Pappardelle (lower right) Grassa Meatballs Pork Belly Mac & Cheese Fusilli Alla Vodka Spring Scampi Strozzapreti - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Yum! Pasta was handmade and you can taste it! The carbonara was delish and not too salty. Wish the portion sizes were a tad bigger for the price but it is handmade pasta. The kiddos got the spaghetti and meatballs and unfortunately the meatballs had some spice to it. They did enjoy their noodles though! Appreciate the bartender's recommendation on the wine and how friendly the staff was to the doggo and kids. Love how you can order and choose your seat anywhere. Will probably be back with a bigger crowd as we loved the views and vibes here. read more

Well ya'll know I'm addicted to the Luke' Marinara and Truffle pasta because I order it all of time just to mix them together! So good. The radicchio salad is also fabulous. Everything else is good but imho there three things are the best. I've also ordered food for a party of 40 and we were all thrilled which was nice because catering for that many sometimes bites. read more

I have no idea how this restaurant isn't 5's across the board! We randomly picked this place as we were walking by the waterfront and it did not disappoint. We ordered 3 apps and 3 pastas for two people... heheh. Everything tastes amazing. The Brussels sprouts were a bit salty, but still obsessed. The bacon wrapped dates with gorgonzola sounded crazy but omg, it was an explosion of flavors in our mouths! The truffle pasta was my absolute favorite pasta I've ever tried and trust me... I eat a lot! If this place was closer to home, I'd be here everyday! This isn't your typical full service joint. The servers will bring you your meals and clean up the table but water is self served and I think you pick up drinks from the bar. Lots of people were using the space to work and others just picked up their order and left. I really liked the staff too! Super sweet and fun to talk to! We took some video clips and they were totally fine with us filming inside. read more

I specifically went there for the carbonara but it just wasn't that good. The noodles were too thick and there was a fried egg in it etc. We ordered other stuff too but it turned out to be the same idea. Would not recommend. read more

Grassa - We parked mere feet from the restaurant. - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

OK I guess. Can't recommend the outdoor seating because of the location, lots of idiots on motorcycles and illegally loud cars circling repeatedly as they search for parking. Menu is small, drink menu even smaller and of course no table service. Enjoyed the pork belly mac & cheese though. Had to change tables because of vulgar bumpkins one table over. Truly a Vantucky experience, unlikely that we'll be back. read more

Good service, fresh pasta, clean atmosphere and had one of the best caesar salads I've ever had. Can't wait to try more from this place. read more

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We didn't know what to expect for a walk up to order pasta shop, but this place was amazing. I got the spaghetti al pesto and it was no doubt the BEST pesto dish I've had. My husband had the fusilli alla vodka and it was to die for. If you're in this area it is a must try. Our wine we ordered was great as well. We sat outside and the food came very quickly, not to mention the view was nice to keep us entertained while waiting. DEFINITELY will return when back in the area! read more

Grassa - Spaghetti Al pesto, Fusilli alla vodka, and the meatballs. - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I am giving this place 3 stars - not because there is anything egregiously wrong with Grasa and this location, but I want to acknowledge the averageness of the place. But sometimes all you need is average and dependable. Personally I love the fast casual setup. It's great when I don't want anything fancy and I just want food that is tasty, filling, easy and efficient. And it's a great place to meet someone when you don't want to worry about splitting the bill. Parking is usually a pain, and I wouldn't come to this area specifically to eat here, but it's a good spot when I am already here and need to eat. Love the open feel, tall ceilings and tons of windows. Felt good to have the sun shining on me on a rare sunny winter day. Service was a bit slower than I expected but not horrible. Pick up some salt and straw next door for dessert! read more

Grassa - Salad Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I love the location, the food is sometimes a hit and miss. The employees seem like they hate their lives most of the time. This is our go to when we go wine tasting. The pasta is made fresh daily. Inside is really cute and can get large groups in with the big tables. read more

It was my first time going to the Vancouver location and would definitely be back. They have lots of indoor seating and plant decor that really add to the ambience of the restaurant. We ordered the squid ink and it was so tasty and had a spice to it. The carbonara is always a must, in my opinion. The food came out so quickly after we ordered at the counter. The garlic bread is also the perfect addition! read more

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