Been to Grata many times over the past few years. It's our local "Italian joint" and it's always excellent. Plus it saves us a trip to Santa Rosa, Healdsburg and beyond to get good Italian food although we still go to the Italian restaurants in those towns and others. This past Thursday I mixed it up a bit. My wife was away visiting our daughter and I went over to Grata early and enjoyed their Happy Hour. Ordered an Aperol Spritz on this warm day and decided to order the Fried Chicken Sliders. Fried chicken on. Brioche bun, pickles, onions, Calabrian aioli and arugula. They were delicious and had me wondering how the Meatball Sliders would be. Has to order them, Meatballs on a brioche bun, Marinara sauce and ricotta cheese. Just as delicious as the fried chicken sliders! The Grata Happy Hour is also a great value. Service is always friendly and helpful, Katy was awesome and guided me through the Happy Hour. Go to Grata for their food, doesn't matter whether it's lunch dinner or Happy Hour. Even better, go to Happy Hour and stay for dinner. Just go! read more

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Everything was great except outside street seating. The bugs kept bugging my boyfriend and he just showered lol. Way too loud. Next time indoor dining. read more

Great food and great service here! I got the goat cheese ravioli and loved it, and my partner enjoyed his cacio e pepe. Also enjoyed the affogato for dessert. Wonderful ambiance on the outdoor patio as well! Would definitely go here again. read more

The server was very sweet. The Arancini and bread and pasta were all amazing. Lasagna was pretty good. The only disappointment was the chicken saltimbocca. It is a little loud when they are busy but it was a good experience overall. read more

Man what can be said that a fleet of bland mouth tasteless old people in the area can't argue other than the food here has never seen seasoning it it's life. Let's start with the good things, flew into Santa Rosa for business, looked up something close from the airport, didn't see a lot of intriguing options until I stumbled upon Grata. Pictures got my mind racing, menu looked good, the concepts of the food made me choose quickly. So headed over, surprisingly parking was easy to find, guess my timing was good. The outside is kinda hidden but upon walking in the lay out was phenomenal, very welcoming. Was seated promptly and waited a bit for the server. As the bartender and another server "I assume" were gossiping about the days events. When the waitress arrived she was very nice and patient. Ordered a drink that I cannot recall the name of, lemon blueberry mash of some sort, but it was very well done. "This is where I compliment the gossipy bartender" lol. The happy hour menu was deceptively alluring. I generally avoid that menu as in the past I've known it to be the "we better get rid of this stuff quick" or "cheap to make easy money" items. However let's talk about what I ordered. First was, buffalo chicken sliders which came out more like a tasteless banh mi slider. Chef definitely face planted on that effort. Second was Frito miso. Which surprisingly was the best thing I ordered. Wasn't rubbery but thank god for the lemon cause the batter was bland. Shocker... third was the risotto balls. Once again.... Bland. Now on to the main dishes. First was salmon carbonara... presentation was phenomenal and can you can you guess the next part?! BLAND! And way too runny, not the way you want a Carbonara. Also it was green which was odd. Also the overpowering scent of some herb which didn't help the bland flavor. Last dish was a gnocchi chicken pesto, which sounded delicious.... Wrong, bland. The pesto didn't even pop as you'd thing it would. So as nicely as I could, relayed to the server I was curious if others found the food a tad in the bland side to which she acted insulted as if she had made it LOL my question was kind and in good taste, (see what I did there?) but in all seriousness, two stars for the bar and the ambiance. Would have been a 4 if the food wasn't so bland and I didn't get an insulted reaction from the server. Wish this place the best. As it was nice to dine there minus the taste. Guarantee if you're older or not used to seasoned food this will be a sure fire hit for you! Also a hit if you like good mixed drinks. read more

GRATA Italian Eatery - Blueberry lemon mixed drink (name unknown) and frito miso (calamari) - Italian Near Me - Windsor, California

So excited to come back for a relaxing evening. Katie, that waited on us was excellent z(love her black Santa hat). Casio e Pepe and fresh crab. Excellent dinner. read more

GRATA Italian Eatery - Affogato for dessert - Italian Near Me - Windsor, California

Amazing food, service and ambiance. Love the happy hour selection. Nice location too. Definitely will be going back.

Was about to walk in with no reservation however arrived around 6pm-table available. Able to find street parking as well. Wait staff friendly! Ordered cacio e Pepe with chicken - it was cheesy and delicious! Ordered a Beringer 2018 Cabernet - paired well with the meal. Finished meal with the ricotta donuts which tasted sweet and delicious ! Worth it! read more

GRATA Italian Eatery - Cacio e Pepe with chicken - Italian Near Me - Windsor, California

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Good food, good service, easy parking. Me and my wife were tabled in the outdoor dining area. I thought it might be too chilly for us, both senior citizens, but we were comfortably warm. The ambiance was fine. A good dining experience for both of us. read more

We had a reservation and were greeted and seated quickly but things went down from there. There were four in our party and we were seated right next to the kitchen. We ordered cocktails, three were good but we had to send the Grey Goose cosmopolitan back. We then received our salads, the Caesar salad was fine but the house salad with Gorgonzola dressing was crazy salty and completely inedible. The main dishes were delivered and again one was fine (short rib lasagna) and one was inedible (calamari steak special). We passed on desert and will probably not return. The two stars were for service and cleanliness. read more

What an amazing dinner! Everything was delicious, from the warm olives to the saltimbocca my husband enjoyed. For me, they adapted the fish of the day plate beautifully to work around my allergies. Shout out to server Maddie who juggled tables with grace and warmth. read more

Starting with the homemade focaccia, I was immediately impressed. The bread was wonderfully soft on the inside with a perfect golden crust. The herbs and olive oil it was served with elevated its flavor, making it an ideal start to the meal. The fritto misto was another highlight--crispy and golden without being greasy, with a delightful mix of seafood and vegetables. The accompanying dipping sauce added a nice tangy contrast. The chicken parmesan was a standout. The chicken was tender and juicy, coated with just the right amount of breading, and the marinara sauce was rich and flavorful. The melted cheese on top added the perfect finishing touch. The gnocchi chicken pesto was equally impressive. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the pesto sauce was fresh and aromatic, coating each piece beautifully. The addition of tender chicken pieces made this dish hearty and satisfying. Grata Italian Eatery was amazing. I've decided on take-out service but the appetizers were a great introduction to their skill in balancing flavors and textures, while the main courses showcased their mastery in Italian cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy authentic and delicious Italian food. Someday I will experience the restaurant ambiance but overall impressed with their service! read more

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Ordered takeout last night. All good except chicken saltimbocca. Not a common dish these days, don't know why. This version came as a small breast, filled with some cheese, overcooked prosciutto on top. A LOT of liquid incontainer. Sides okay. Best version i have had? Rolled pounded chicken breast stuffed with cheese and ''ham" , beautifully browned and covered in an excellent simple slightly creamy sauce. Bambino's in SF. Maybe not authentic? But delicious. This was not. read more

EXCELLENT cuisine and service. Easy to locate and plentiful parking. Saw lots of big paper bags taken to Front Counter for Take-Out - many happy customers, I'm sure. We enjoyed eating inside and looking forward to their nice outside venue next time:-) read more

Nice vibe. Seated promptly, clearly a happening place! Staff was great. Lasagna was similarly great!

I went last night for Valentine's dinner and I was so impressed with not only the burrata, which was so delicious. I wanted another plate, but I got the special of crab raviolis and they were just mouthwatering and I wish I would've not eaten it all so I had some for today. Our server was just lovely. I will definitely be back soon. read more

We were able to get a reserve a table same day (Saturday evening) on Open Table. We had the following: Fritto Misto - This was one of the best calamari dishes I have ever had. Not overly breaded and paired very well with the arugula salad Grilled Octopus Puttanesca - The gigante beans (butter beans?) were delicious, I wish for the price there was more octopus on the plate. Peach and Burrata Salad - The peaches were perfectly ripe, the salad was very fresh. Chicken Parmesan - The Chicken Parm was good, juicy and breading was just perfect. However the plate was about 1/3 empty. Hubby was surprised there was not more pasta. The spaghetti was also just okay. Nothing special, tasted like store bought pasta. Better than the cheap stuff but not as good as you would expect from an Italian eatery. Shawnee's Shrimp Diavolo - The shrimp was a tad overcooked however still delicious, portion size was much better than the chicken parm. Grass Fed Ribeye (Special of the day) - I asked for a medium and it was closer to well done. There was so much sauce on it that I didn't notice until I had already given a few pieces to my family. The steak char tasted a bit burnt which makes sense given it probably could have been taken off earlier. The appeitizers were really good, definitely something that I would come back for. The entrees on the other hand were a bit of a disappointment. They were good but not great. read more

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My wife and I enjoyed a date at GRATA Italian Eatery starting things off with the Caprese Salad. It was very good with fresh tomatoes and amazing dressing. The onions and cucumbers were great and the green beans were a nice surprise. We also enjoyed the quite good meatballs coupled with decent bread. My wife and I split a plate of amazing mashed potatoes, incredible sauce, and an excellent steak with a great butter compound melting away on it. What I loved: The Caprese Salad was top notch as was the steak dinner. The meatballs were very good! What I didn't love: We ate outside at a table that seemed like it came out of Home Depot's garden section on a clearance sale. It was a metal grate type and it was also very rocky. It really took away from our experience here. read more

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We decided to try this restaurant because Sweet T's was closed on Monday. We sure were not disappointed. Street parking in front of the restaurant was easy when we arrived. The staff was friendly in welcoming us to the restaurant. We had 8 in our party and they had just the right table and space for us. We could chat and laugh without bothering others. Our server was pleasant, attentive, and helpful throughout our lunch. We ordered the grilled octopus puttanesca, fritto misto (fried calamari), beef sugo (short ribs), and hot chick (fried chicken) sandwich among others. The octopus was just delicious. It was tender, and the olive-tomatoes sauce was so good. The lightly breaded calamari was good but not exceptional. However, the red wine braised short ribs with parmesan on top of a bed of pasta, soaking up the sauce, should not be missed. The fried chicken sandwich would have to be the least favorite of mine that day. Will skip it and try something else next time. Anyway, it was a wonderful lunch. p.s., the restaurant was quite clean; so was the restroom. Did smell some dampness in the air in the dining area which made some people uncomfortable. read more

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The focaccia was fine. The fritto misto had fried calamari but what was interesting was the delicata squash which was warm. Also had fennel, vinalgrette and arugula. I had the cacio e pepe adding chicken and truffle oil. This was a recommendation by the server. I shouldn't of ordered it. I already had reservations about having it but didn't listen to my inner self. Black pepper with parmesan in spaghetti.......you really can't get excited over this. Not sure why people really liked it. For dessert had the Zeppoli which are fried dough balls with sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar surrounded by a chocolate nutella. These were nice and hot right out of the fryer....yummy. The service was good and ate indoors. read more

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Grata charges a sneaky 2% kitchen surcharge which reduces both fairness & transparency. Also, my party felt the food was overly seasoned.

What a cute and cozy spot right in downtown Windsor! I got to try their cesar salad wrap with a side of salad. They did not skimp on the filling and nearly all my filling dropped out from the bottom - whoops! Nonetheless, the wrap was delicious even while eaten when it was deconstructed. The service is on point; our waitress was helpful in making recommendations and getting us everything that we needed. It was surprising that it was quiet for a Sunday afternoon. Be sure to stop by and walk over to farmer's market just a few blocks away! read more

Service was terrible! Slow and patronizing and, as we were waiting (almost twenty minutes!) for the server to take our order, she was behind the bar taking shots. Food was good, nothing special, but no going back for us. First time I've ever left a bad tip ($5.00 on $80.) hope they got the message! read more

I rate Grata as average, three stars. The food was mostly good and servings are large. The lasagna, a very large serving, was disappointing with a mealy texture probably due to too much ricotta. Its sauce needed more flavor, I think. The beet salad was very good. The three of us had one glass of house wine, two garlic breads, the beet salad, one Caesar salad, one cacii e pepe and one lasagna. The bill came to $148 including tax and a 3% kitchen tax. Ee added a 20% tip. To my mind it was fairly expensive although it may be on a par with other local places. All in all it wasn't enough to justify a return visit. read more

Really enjoyed this place, generous servings, even of the wine pours. Great waitress and good fresh flavors. Bad thing is they use rice noodles as their gluten free pasta. Not appropriate for pasta, it was like eating pho or ramen (soggy) with Italian sauce. Weird. read more

I went there for dinner last nite for my annual holdiay dinner with a friend. I have to say to food was good but the customer service was less than -0. I ordered the spicy clams that came with spaghetti and when it came it was Bucatini. I hate bucatini pasta and would not of ordered the clams had the menu been correct. I asked the waitress about it and she looked at the menu and she said something to the effect of I hate when they change things they must of ran out of spaghetti said she was sorry and offered me a glass of wine which i declined. She said I coud talk to the manager which I told her I wanted to do. The a short period later this young unpolished boy was standing at my table and mumbled something like u wanted to see me. Did not introduced himself or anything very unprofessional. I asked are you the manager? and he said yes . I told him that the menu said spaghetti and it came with bucatini and he said so....I said u dont think there is a difference and he said no not really. I told him I cant stand bucatini and would not have ordered the clams knowing it came with the dish. He did not apoligies or anything. He could of cared less I was unhappy with the meal. I asked him if he was going to fix the menu and he said when we print it again........they were paper menue. He was just blowing me off. No customer service and didn't care if I was unhappy with my meal. If you go here make sure u ask if things have changed on the menu because u might not get what you think you are getting and they will not compentate you with anything but a glass of wine. Cynthia A read more

Once again, Grata knocked it out of the park! Wow!! This is our second time going and I'm sorry it took us so long to go back! Went for a date night with our two friends and everything was absolutely phenomenal. The service was amazing, the ambiance of the place is warm and inviting. Everything about Grata is the best!! We had the special steak tartare for appetizer as well as the "grata burrata". Both were devoured in seconds !! I had the spicy clam and linguine pasta and it was absolutely phenomenal. Husband had the ricotta ravioli, our friends got a gnudi pasta dish with creamy vodka sauce and the steak entree. We also got Parmesan crispy Brussels sprouts for a side (the sides are very generous!) and all of us cleaned our plates. No food to take home. Everything was so delicious. The portions are pretty big and satisfying. We also go a pistachio cheesecake and tiramisu. My husband is a tiramisu connoisseur and he said this one was top notch!! also go some good wine, drinks and Italian sodas!! Their drink menu is great and they have hard alcohol now (which I didn't think they used to). Just a 10/10 experience and can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Not Authentic Carbonara. Sauce is very liquid, has a weird sour taste. Server was not very friendly and condescending. Made some request regarding the food and told me if I wanted to make it, to feel free and make it myself in the kitchen. No, I was requesting to have the pasta "Al dente" her response was, this is an Italian restaurant, we make pasta Al dente: well pasta came no where close to a ldente, soggy and saucy. NOT CARBONARA. If you're going to use panchetta, use good quality, especially if you're charging $28. Weird taste. No one ever puts chives in carbonara, good thing I had it not be included or the pearl onion. Dear female server with black long hair: there are people that actually know good Italian food, maybe you should too! Before you are so arrogant and condescending. Not very hospitable place read more

GRATA Italian Eatery - Rigatoni Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Windsor, California

My friend and I spent a weekend in Santa Rosa to go wine tasting. After an evening at one of the wineries in Healdsburg, we decided to take an Uber to Grata for a nice dinner. We didn't have a reservation but lucked out and were able to snag two seats at the bar. We were greeted right away by the bartender. I didn't catch his name but he got us water right away while we browsed the menu. We ordered a glass of wine and the Pomellini cocktail. Their specialty cocktails are hand crafted and we got to see the bartender making plenty of their cocktails and Italian sodas while we dined. For our entrees we ordered the Cacio e Pepe and the swordfish dish. We sipped our drinks while we waited for our dinner. Our dinner took some time to arrive but it was a Friday night and we were enjoying the view so we didn't mind. When our food arrived, we noticed the portions were huge. The Cacio e Pepe was buttery and peppery, a little too peppery in my opinion but it was still good. The swordfish was excellent and served over polenta and sliced mushrooms with pea pods. The swordfish was tender and had a good flavor on the crust. I would definitely recommend trying Grata if you're in Healdsburg. It's a quaint and cozy Italian restaurant with great cocktails and service. Unfortunately I didn't get a quality photo of the swordfish, but it's definitely worth getting. read more

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We had dinner there recently (9/11) and my wife's words were.....The best dinner we've had in years. She had the Saltimbocca and I had the enormous pork chop special. Both were excellent and were large enough to cover two dinners. One tiny complaint... It's a little noisy inside and the outdoor seating is adjacent to a busy street. We will definitely go back, but maybe earlier when it's less noisy. read more

If I go to a restaurant for dinner and spend $150 for 2 salads, 2 entrees, and 2 drinks, I expect something better than what I cook at home. Unfortunately, this was not the case at Grata. The two good points: 1) Service was friendly and prompt and 2) the portions are substantial. Had I liked the food there would have been plenty to take home. The bad points: 1) Caesar salad was drenched in dressing. -- way more than necessary. 2) Cacio e pepe is supposed to have just 3 ingredients: pasta, pecorino, and pepper. If there was any pecorino in this dish I couldn't taste it. The pepper was barely present. 3) Daily special -- lamb over risotto. Lamb was way, way overcooked and, therefore, very dry. The risotto had pistachios in it, which I found a little odd. Altogether, the dish just didn't work. And it cost $40! We won't be going back. read more

After a long day of wine tasting in the Russian River and Sonoma area, we wanted to end our day with a nice Italian dinner. After some research, we stumbled across GRATA, which is located in the downtown area of Windsor. We had reservations but arrived 45 minutes prior due to growling stomachs. No table was available, so we sat the bar to have our meal. To start, we tried the Fritto Misto and House Salad. Both were excellent. The Fritto Misto was elevated with squash and dashes of fennel. The fennel, in particular, brightened the dish, which it needed due to the deep fried calamari. The generous amounts of squash added an unexpected texture to this appetizer. The House Salad was simply well done and refreshing. Given the large dinner portions, I think you can share this salad amongst two adults. We tried the salad with balsamic dressing, but you can try it gorgonzola instead. What really set this salad apart was the use of almonds, which were particularly nutty, yet had a nice creamy finish. Onto the main event. We tried the Shrimp Diavolo and Rigatoni Bolognese. Pasta was cooked perfectly for both dishes, but the Diavolo was excellent. It had hints of heat, nicely crusted shrimp with a spicy marinade, and some preserved tomatoes - this is a must try. In fact, I'm still reminiscing about this dish as I type this review. The Rigatoni Bolognese was very good, but a bit heavy for me. The veal sauce was flavorful and tender, but a bit too salty for my liking. Service was excellent, hospitable, and food came out pretty quick considering the crowds. read more

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Ora di Pranzo... Mangiamo! GRATA was just a five minute drive from our hotel... we had a late lunch here and with the beautiful start of Fall weather we opted to sit out at their outdoor patio (covered and heated). We were able to walk in with no wait time. We had the friendliest waiter, Ben. The restaurant served Italian-style comfort food. The entrées on the menu were unique and most were not familiar to me. Hubby and I each chose a pasta meal. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Carbonara and Chicken Parmigiana for him. Food came at a decent time... beautiful presentation. My salmon carbonara was creamy and smoky with sugar snap peas that added a nice crunch to the dish. It was a decadent dish with a rich and silky sauce. Really enjoyed this meal. My hubby's chicken parmigiana looked delicious!! The servings were generous and we each had to ask for a to go box. Outdoor patio is dog-friendly. Pleasant first time experience at GRATA. Grazie to our great server, Ben! Molto bene! Street parking. Located just off the Town Green and next to Frankie's Beehive Salon in Windsor. Review #2414 read more

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Oh my goodness! I am so happy that I didn't listen to my friend that I was staying with in Windsor. He recommended some other restaurants but I decided on Grata & it was such an amazing experience. Carly (I'm sry if I spelled your name wrong) our server was so friendly, kind and allowed me to catch up w my gf. The house special was superb! I ordered the fritto misto, spicy clams & the aserpol spritz. So good! It's worth every penny and the restaurant is so pretty & modern! My gf got the gnocchi and it was divine & had leftovers to take home read more

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Is it "authentic" Italian cuisine? Not particularly, but then again authentic can be a really overused and lazy word. That said, this is a nice place. The staff is on top of it, cocktails are good, appetizers are on point and the mains are well prepared and tasty as heck. I particularly enjoy the goat cheese and ricotta ravioli and the Vodka Rigatoni. Windsor is fortunate to have this gem, read more

LOVED the service here and major diligence of our server. She frequently checked in on our table to make sure we were all taken care of. There were really good Sonoma County vibes with rustic decoration, calming lighting, and relaxing background music throughout the restaurant. The food was incredibly delicious and reasonably priced (a bit on the higher end). Their fritto misto was a unique twist on calamari and tasted really great. Their Italian sodas are an elevated version of soda, super yummy! read more

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Delicious new Italian spot in Windsor opened in October 2020, recently voted best new restaurant. They have large portions for salad (nectarine, burrata, crispy pancetta with mixed greens, $14) and cacia e pepa ($16) was equally big and yummy (had to box half home). Husband had the Caesar salad and veal chop ($32) and loved it. House wines only $5/glass with extensive wine list. The housemade focaccia was just ok and you have to buy bread ($5) as not served with meals. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. Cute patio out front with umbrellas but road noise was a little distracting. read more

GRATA Italian Eatery - Nectarine and crispy pancetta salad. Burrata was yummy! - Italian Near Me - Windsor, California

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We were visiting for a few days and celebrated my dad's birthday here. We booked a table in advance on open table since we had a larger party. We came and were seated outside right away. The restaurant was busy, but we had great service at all of our touch-points. They even accommodated an outdoor table since we had a dog with us. Our waitress was knowledgeable and made great recommendations. Everyone loved their food. The Cacio y Pepe was my absolute favorite - perfectly prepared and seasoned. The short rib & New York steak was excellent as well, and the focaccia was baked fresh. For dessert, we opted for the cannolis (fine, not great), the affogato (yummm), and the ricotta zeppoli (AMAZING). Overall, a really great experience. We had been out wine tasting and brought a few bottles to have with dinner - their corkage fee is $15/bottle. We can't wait to come back to this area and dine at Grata again! read more

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Lovely spot, though we went on a busier night (graduation weekend), so I think we were lucky to even find that one spot on Market Street. All the surrounding lots are private parking lots, so it's street parking for the most part, with Market Street having a bit of those titled street parking spaces. Their menu DOES change; their website has the most reliable menu. If you're from out of town, this is in that busy part of Windsor, and Grata is specifically one of the restaurants near Windsor Town Green (though not immediately bordering it). It being a small town, special occasions mean all the restaurants are just absolutely BOOKED. Which, to be fair, so was Santa Rosa in our case, where we didn't initially realize that we were there for the graduation weekend. We were seriously having a lot of trouble finding a place to sit down and eat, which is to say we tried five or six restaurants ranging from Santa Rosa all the way back to Windsor. We were incredibly lucky that someone from GRATA decided to give us a last-minute 7:45 reservation, especially as it's apparently around the corner from the high school, so it was bustling that night as it was even their graduation DAY. (Congratulations, graduates!) The inside seemed to be on the small and intimate size, but they've done great in expanding seating and the patio was just lovely so there's plenty of seating. The arranged the pyramid patio heaters enough that we were all okay even though it was a bit of a chilly evening. Pretty legit Italian place. Veal rib chop marsala was absolutely scrumptious and I love that the fritto misto (fried calamari) was more of a salad, which was just overall REALLY good. We thought the pasta was pretty good as well, and the polento was really well done. Seabass was pretty good and the wine braised beef short rib was okay. I thought the short rib was actually pretty small, with the sauce and polenta making the portion look larger than it actually was. If we drop by again, I would love to try their gnudi/gnocchi. Super appreciative of their legit honey panna cotta and how they paired it with balsamic, strawberries, and mint. Overall, super decent local Italian place. It was a lovely place and we had a lovely time with our lovely food. Really thankful for them taking us in last thing for the night, even though it means they probably had to stay a little longer. It was a great experience and a satisfying way to end the day. read more

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I visited Grata when it first opened during the pandemic. We were seated outside and the experience was sub par to say the least. They had to re-fire my chicken parm due to it being undercooked, not once but twice. Needless to say, I understand the hurdles they had to go through while trying to stay open during the pandemic. So I decided to hold off on a review until I could give them a fair shot. Fast forward to 2023, my wife and I decided to go back. We made a week night reservation and were seated right away upon arrival. The restaurant was not busy at all, we were the only customers at the time and we were sat at a little table in the back. The waiter took our drink order and delivered some focaccia bread with a side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The bread was a nice starter before our meal. Before our main course arrives, another couple came in. There was nobody else in the restaurant, but the couple was sat right next to us. We're talking super close, like less than a foot away. It was a little uncomfortable, but we carried on. The main course arrived with our Caesar Salads. The salads were great, and the Caesar dressing wasn't too strong at all. My wife ordered the scallops and short ribs on risotto which she said was good but the risotto was too salty. The cook on the short ribs was perfect for her though. I tried the chicken parm again, and while it was fully cooked this time, I was not impressed. As you can see in the picture, it was sitting on some pasta that barley had any sauce on it. My dish was too salty as well, and I'm not a fan of the Asiago cheese sauce that is slathered on top. Normally, chicken parm is topped with melted cheese not a cheese sauce (there is a difference), so I ended up scraping it off. As we were eating, the third set of diners comes in. A family of four. Again, they are sat on the other side of us, exceptionally too close for comfort. So we are squished between two other parties while there is a whole empty restaurant. One man's cologne was so strong, and he was so close to me I was gagging. Being so uncomfortable with how close they had to sit everyone in an empty restaurant, we decided to cut our main dishes short so we could finish dessert and leave. I really wanted to like this place. After giving Grata two different tries, I'd have to say the food and the experience was mediocre at best. The focaccia bread and Caesar Salads were the highlight of the meal. It really wasn't an experience to write home about, and the ambiance became very uncomfortable. There is no need to stack diners on top of each other when the restaurant is slow and empty. It's not like the restaurant is so big that the waiter has to walk far to get to another section. So, overall, there is definitely room for improvement here. read more

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