Oops! They did it again! We came here for dinner and it was outstanding once again! Clam chowder soup- amazing as always, cheese bread- was kid's favorite today, toasted ravs- always delicious, chicken parm sandwich- always a solid choice, the Italian press Tuesday special- husband tried for the first time and found it to be very good! Also, as always staff were friendly and bathrooms were clean. We can't stop coming here! Our twins have named Grassis to be our family's favorite place to eat! read more

This was our first visit there. We were looking for something reasonably priced and landed here. It's cafeteria style also.as soon as you walk in you grab a tray, you're served a salad and then you place your order and pay. Everything is ready quickly. I got the meatball sub and a side of pasta shells with Alfredo sauce. The portion of the sandwhiches are descent but seem to be more bread than meat. The meatball sub had an interesting texture almost like vegan meat and not a ground beef blend. It tasted ok but I wouldn't get it again. The red sauce was delicious, some of the better restaurant red sauce I've had. The portion of the side pasta was very generous and under $5. I didn't care for the Alfredo sauce. I love pepper but it was peppery and not much else for the flavor. I fixed in some of the red sauce to.make it taste a bit better. My bf got the chicken Parm.which I would've got but for the iffy reviews. I actually thought it was good from the small taste I had and if returned, I would get that. I did feel the potion was a bit small. The salad was good and the you can select your drink via fountain. The staff was nice and the restroom was clean. It seems like a nice place to have a small reception as well as the ambience is slightly dim and they have a private area. read more

Can we say St Louis institution!!? A co worker brought me here for lunch when I was in town, and dang delicious it was! Love the food counter style service, their salad with yummy croutons and olives is super good! I had the veal parmigiana Sammie it was killer good, great sauce, reminds me of my mom and grandmas cooking, which speaks volumes. Can't wait to try more tasty dishes next time I roll through town! read more

Grassi's Ristorante & Deli - Terry (Veal Parmigiana) - Italian Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

An unassuming and popular local Italian restaurant, come experience a fresh "cafeteria" style served meal for delicious sandwiches, salads, pizzas or pastas. Open Mon-Sat, very casual dining and ambience, foods and specials prepared daily. Great lunch spot for a quick bite if craving Italian deli! Overall, 4.0+ rated with friendly counter service, open seating, and fair prices. Expect $10-15pp for meal and drink. Plus they have takeout available. Today I ordered the 1/2 Roast Beef sandwich (bun dipped in au jus) and small Italian salad (with or w/out olives). Loved the Spicy Giardiniera peppers on side to add to my sandwich! They toss the salad right at the counter, and serve you when walking your "tray" down the order line. Delicious and filling meals, everything they serve is fresh and looks mouth-watering! I want to return to try their pasta or pizza dishes. Can't wait to stop back again for my next lunch or dinner! Check out Grassi's, it's a diamond in the rough - ENJOY! read more

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Another great meal at Grassi's! Place was slammed today (Tuesday at Noon) but they get people in and out pretty quick. We got their lasagna, spaghetti and their roast beef; Everything was AMAZING! The place is super nice inside with old photos and the family dishes everything out cafeteria style. This is a must if you are in the area. read more

Grassi's Ristorante & Deli - Lasagna with salad and Cheese Garlic Bread!! - Italian Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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I was pleasantly surprised to get good Italian food someplace other than the Hill. Grassi's serves up good Italian food at a reasonable price, cafeteria style. Fast, friendly service. Everyone in our group enjoyed their choices. My only wish, would be to get a glass of vino with my meal. read more

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Consistently good food for decades. What a relief that the "new owners" (it's been years!) maintained the high standards we all enjoy. Plus they kept the "good ice"--you know, the soft kind--in the big ice maker to the left of the shelf da machine. I never thought I'd crave an iceberg lettuce salad but it's a must-have with my side of eggplant Parmesan (hold the cheese) and side of one meatball. Perfect small meal. Since we eat here a couple times a month, I see lots of good food go by. The various sandwiches on cheese garlic bread seem to be popular, along with the roast beef au jus and pizzas. When I told a friend we should meet at Grassi's, he said, "Thursday? For their steak special? I don't know what it is about that steak but I crave it." Next visit, maybe read more

I really like the cafeteria style serving, and the food was good. The salad was way heavy on the dressing, but good anyway. It would have been better with some tomato. Next time we go there, I'm going to smuggle in a few cherry tomatoes. This was our first visit. My in-laws treated me to a birthday lunch. I think I'll pick this place again for my next b-day. read more

The service and food has gone down over time. We ordered 2 large house salads. Delicious as always. My wife ordered a single meatball which she enjoyed. I ordered pasta con broccoli. They apparently forgot me. The cook and line staff were standing around when after 20 minutes I had to walk up and ask for it. Some time later they delivered it to the table. No small salad or bread & butter accompanied the entree as the description stated. Unfortunately it was very bland and watery. 3 bites and I got a to go container to take the rest home. I'll try eating it tomorrow for lunch after I add garlic to it to give it some flavor. Next trip to Grassi's I'll stick with the veal parmesan sandwich. It never disappoints. read more

Great pizza environment...unfortunately the pizza is not good. It looked great when it arrived at the table, but the thin crust had a burnt taste and the mixture of cheese consisting of provel, provolone and mozzarella was just average at best. The pepperoni lacks flavor. People were super friendly, loved the location, and the vibe inside. Food quality is reflected in the two star rating. On to the next place on our pizza quest in STL! read more

Grassi's Ristorante & Deli - We could only suffer through two squares each. Burnt crust made it inedible. - Italian Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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Go and try Grassi's today! I've loved eating here ever since my nearby high school days. Yesterday my boyfriend and I had a tasty lunch. I ordered the Italian salad with green olives and the Becky Debby sandwich, a chicken parmigiana cutlet on garlic cheese bread. It was so tasty! My boyfriend William ordered the salad like me and the daily special, the meatball burger. It was a large smashed meatball that's prepared like a burger and served on cheese garlic bread too. It has just the right amount of spices and was delicious! Ambiance is pleasant with attractive photos of nearby high schools lining the hallway to where you place your order. Service is quick and sandwiches where brought to our table when ready. Easy to get to location in Frontenac south of Chaminade School and west off Lindbergh Blvd. If you go at 11:20-12:30 be prepared for a wait in the ordering line but the line moves quickly. read more

Grassi's Ristorante & Deli - Becky Debby sandwich - Italian Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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This place is a hidden gem. If you don't know where you're going, you'll never find it! The old-school buffet style line with pasta and salads is great. The Italian food that comes out of the kitchen is special. The people in this place are fantastic. The only thing special about this place is the food and the people, that's all that matters. Don't miss out. read more

What has happened to Grassi's? The last couple of times I have eaten there it's been a disappointment. The Vito's house was full of ham and roast beef that was chewy and unappetizing. The veal parmigiana was full of grissel. It was very thin and small. It seems that the bread is smaller as is the cheese that is used for the garlic cheese bread. I've been going back hoping that it was just a bad day for the kitchen. Not so much. I hate this. Grassi's was my "go to" place that I could count on. read more

Grassi's Ristorante & Deli - The smaller bread/ Terry (Veal Parmigiana). The chewy and bad tasting meat. The salad tasted different but that could be my taste buds. - Italian Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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Had lunch here today. Great food, nice staff/ownwers. Very tidy dining room. Highly recommended!

I just loved my first (hopefully not my last) visit to Grassi's. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, from the teens to the adults. They were happy to give recommendations and I went with the chicken parm. Great choice! You also get a small Italian salad. I added the green olives. And you get fresh bread with butter. I really enjoyed my meal. My chicken was perfectly cooked. And I preferred the meat sauce over the tomato sauce. It was nice to get a good m, quick meal before an event. I'm looking to try the pizza next. read more

Grassi's Ristorante & Deli - Becky Debby (Chicken Parmigiana) - Italian Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

Was craving some pasta for dinner and I found this place on Yelp that was 10 min away. A little mom/pop place hidden a block off the main drag. Totally worth the trip. Enjoyed the pasta w meat sauce/ salad/ bread. Kinda set up cafeteria style. I called ahead and it was ready for me so I chowed it there. Want to try a couple things so I will be going back next week. Thank you Yelp. I will drop a couple pics on the next visit. read more

Food is always awesome. Most sandwiches and entree come with a salad (olives optional). Personally, I like the veal Parmesan, but you really can't go wrong with anything. read more

Love the small mom and pop shop vibe with the quick and efficient service! They take care of you and certainly want you back. Salad and croutons are amazing. Croutons are some of the best I've ever had. Favorite dish is the Beckie Debbie. read more

Get the lasagna, or the roast beef, or the pizza, or the...... it doesn't matter.... It's all good.

This is perhaps the best spot for a working person's lunch in the area. It's good, affordable, and fast without being fast food. The garlic cheese bread is not covered in cheese. It's good and it's just enough cheese... but don't we all need more than just enough cheese? The cheese toasted ravioli... I can't place the kind of cheese. It may be a blend. It's creamy but not too gooey, so it's probably not straight Provel. I also had a side of fries. Those were pretty good, but I'll probably stick with the Italian-American dishes in the future. read more

Chicken breast was dry and tough, as if it had been grilled a day or two earlier and refrigerated. Salad was excellent, pasta was excellent. The solution?--As soon as you receive the chicken, if it seems dried out to you, tell them it appears dried out so please grill a fresh breast. That would bring the quality of the meal up to 5/5. read more

Grassi's food is always great. Never had a bad meal. I have been going to the resturant for many years. Service is fast and people are friendly. Kim L. read more

Good tasty food. Pizza, eggplant parm, fried ravioli, gooey cake; Family ambiance. Tried some St. Louis specialties, very good

This is my second time in St. Louis, and first at Grassi's. The food was very tasty, and service couldn't have been nicer. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in town read more

One of the best no so secret lunch spots in STL. Classic cafeteria style with incredible Italian fare. Their week day specials are always a hit. read more

Always good food and friendly service! Cafeteria style makes it quick to grab lunch and very filling.

Lasagna awful. Multiple layers of pasta with no sauce cheese or bechamel between. Yuk.

This is one place all of my family can agree on! Always a family feel with the service! Hubby gets veal parm sandwich, I always get roast beef with side salad (yes, olives!) kids love meatball sandwich, travs (which apparently they have the best ones according to my 11 yro) and pizza! Ambiance has a lot of character! Bread is always fresh! read more

Grassi's Ristorante & Deli - Veal Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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If you know, you know! I have been coming here since I was a kid! It's definitely a hidden gem! Salads are to die for!! Like dream of them! The t-rave are amazing and the roast beef sandwich on garlic bread-delicious!! The best part-employees! So friendly!! Other best part is the legit pebble ice! Sounds strange but again-IYKYK!!! read more

We went here many years ago and decided to come back the other day. You step into an old world type of feeling where you get in line with a tray and go down the quick line and order your food. It appears all of the people working there are like family, it smells delicious, the food is hot and fresh and plated for you quickly in a very appealing manner. The prices are reasonable. You then take your food and go sit out in the open area and enjoy it. The only reason I did four stars is that the roast beef sandwich was good, and the meat was tender, but it did seem to lack a little bit of flavor. Maybe a bit short on salt and pepper is all, and that is something certainly next time we can add as needed. I had the lasagna and I thought it was an eight out of 10, right down the middle, plentiful and tasty. It came with a side salad that was a basic Italian type salad, nothing to write home about, nothing to ever complain about. Come out and give it a try. A nice quick choice for a good dinner. read more

I was at my hotel. Tired. Unimpressed with the restaurants around me. Was going to order delivery then I decided to get back in my car and drive over. This is a solid 5 star restaurant. It's 10 stars. It's an 11 on a scale of 1-10. Nothing fancy. This isn't going to win a James Beard award. The food was really good. The chicken cutlet was tender, flavorful. The red sauce isn't Sunday gravy, but it's a basic tomato sauce. The toasted ravioli isn't my thing (not from St. Louis), but there was absolutely nothing wrong with them. You have to be impressed with a place that still has red plastic cups for the soda, people are lined up to order, and they are passing out freshly baked pizzas in minutes. If you read my reviews, you know I always complain. There is nothing to complain about. Are there white linen tablecloths? Will the lasagna taste like Don Angi's? Of course not but for really good, old school simple, basic Italian food - Thank you Grassi's. Oh, and honestly just get a small Italian salad to go, grab a bottle of sparkling water and you don't need anything else. The salad is a star! read more

5 star all the way. I can't fathom how you can criticize this place. Great food. Good atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Friendly. A gem of a restaurant read more

Grassi's Ristorante & Deli - Veal Parmigiana Side Pasta salad - Italian Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

Straightforward Cafeteria-style Italian restaurant that has been in Ladue since 1972. You grab a tray, napkins, and silverware and then place your order with the pseudo-lunch lady. They give you some of the entrees (+a delicious complimentary house salad) right there, but other ones they bring to your table. You then pay at the end of the "lunch line". I got a chicken Parmesan sandwich and it was very solid. Additionally, it is a very casual place and there is plenty of seating read more

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Low quality Italian food. I've had pizza chili spaghetti meatballs chicken salad etc. Meatballs are good they do a good job on those. Everything else is below average in my opinion read more

We have never been disappointed in anything we've ordered at Grassi's! But somehow we forget about this lil restaurant. Last week I went TWICE! Wednesday, meet a friend there - fantastic as always. Meatloaf Burger with the works & Grassi's Famous Salad & Mosacholli Special. We both had to go boxes. Thursday, I ordered Lasagna, meatball sandwich & 10 pcs Toasted Ravioli TO GO home. The staff takes great pride and care in serving & preparing takeout orders. Quality food, generous portions & fare prices. Thank you for years of wonderful meals. read more

Grassi's Ristorante & Deli - Italian Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

I was looking for Italian Cuisine for Dinner yesterday & stumbled upon the menu of this establishment. I had the most enjoyable taste of Italian in the Greater St. Louis Metro area that I've ever had. The staff is very courteous & Professional ! Their menu items are to die for. Please find the time to dine @ this Restaurant. You'll be glad you did ! read more

Came through with my husband for lunch. We both had the chicken parm and of course had the salads. It was probably the most delicious chicken parm I have ever had. The sauce, oh man the sauce. It was hearty and flavorful and left you wanting more. We will definitely be back for more. read more

Drive by here at least once a week and this is the first time stopping in, it's off the main road so you need to look for it. We got there around 5 and it wasn't crowded however with in 5 -10 minutes a steady stream of at least 60- 70 people came through either to dine in or for carry out! The restaurant is a lot larger than it looks from the outside and it's very comfortable and extremely clean. The staff is very friendly and efficient making for a pleasant dining experience. We chose the Italian salad and small deluxe pizza and a great choice it was. The salad was absolutely delicious, made fresh as we stood and placed our order, the dressing was full flavor and the croutons were house made and added a perfect crunch to the salad. The pizza was thin crust , delicious sauce and loaded with sausage, peppers, pepperoni, olives and more. Definitely worth a visit and I think I have found a new favorite place!! read more

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I love Grassi's and have been coming here my whole life. I love supporting them, always have since I was a kid, and now I take my kids there all the time. I have been frustrated with something they started doing during COVID, which of course was no big deal at all at the time, but haven't stopped doing it in the years ever since. Grassi's is cafeteria style dining. Every time now when you get to the register, they ask you, and I quote almost verbatim every time, "would you like to leave something for the fellas?" It leaves you little choice but to come up with some random dollar amount to verbalize to the employee at the register, in front of everyone else in line. Please stop doing this. If you would like us to leave a tip, then at the very least, please invest in one of the touchscreens that we are tasked with responding to basically anywhere you go eat for fast casual food these days. I can promise you this would be advantageous and would be far less invasive to your dedicated fan base. Thank you so much! read more

Stopped in here for lunch today with my toddler and this place was SO welcoming. The staff carried my tray to my table because they saw me needing an extra hand. No questions asked. Just the service alone gave this place a five star. Add in the incredible salad and pizza that came out piping hot, this place deserves more! This fast paced establishment made stopping after the zoo doable in order to get home for nap! Will be back again to try the toasted raviolis people rave about! Loved this family friendly environment with friendly smiles. read more