Went last Saturday. What a dissapoinrment. Service was excellent but food horrible. Salad was soaked , veal smelled so bad. What sa shame read more

I love the ambience here! Always an attentive staff. Charlie is a great bartender!!! The food is off the charts. I always bring my family here when visiting from NYC read more

Food is top quality for the area. Service is good but can take a little time now and then when busy. Staff is knowledgable and professional and if you understand quality you can understand why the restaurant is always busy. I like the portion sizes, if you are one who prefers quantity over quality there are plenty of other restaurants in the area you'll be happier with. No idea why the yelp rating is 3 stars. Just further proves this is a worthless platform not reflecting reality. I wouldn't have left a review on here had I not felt the current ranking were accurate. read more

Not children friendly at all. Asked for some paper and pens for the kids to draw while we waited for the food and the first waiter ignored us, we had to ask a second waiter and they brought some. Food was not bad, but over priced for the quantity and quality. Might be good for date night? But not good for family night. Just getting the attention of the wait staff takes some time. read more

I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the kind hostess who gave me a hug when I needed one. I was going through a rough time and needed to excuse myself from my dinner to compose myself and the kindest angel insisted on helping when I was at a very low point in my life. Thank you whoever you are...you know who you are. God bless you for your kindness! Mmuuaaah! read more

Grissini's is a fantastic restaurant to dine in some authentic and home-made Italian dishes. This little find is located right outside the city so you do not have the hassle of crossing the bridge and searching for parking. They even valet your car! The food was to die for! The portions were also generous. I had a home made pasta dish, which was a specialty of their Venetian chef. I just heard that they are going to be having a tasting menu on August 4 to celebrate their 15th anniversary! I will definitely be going there for dinner that day and I recommend you do the same! read more

The food is solid; however, I can't really get into the NJ "flashy car" /borderline sopranos vibe. Sorry!

We had our Holiday party at Grissini's, the manager promised us the back room to ourselves if we reserved it after 1:30 pm WHICH I DID. However, there were TWO other parties in the same room, plus our table was in the corner against the wall! The manager said he'll make up to us - what he did was he gave us free Champagne, HOWEVER the champagne was horrible and looked like OLD urine! The waiters kept taking our butter away from the table, my filet mignon was so DRY. NEVER AGAIN NOR WILL I EVER RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE. BY THE WAY THE BARTENDER WAS NASTY!!!! read more

Absolutely LOVE it here! Everything is so tasty! The staff is great and very accommodating. Just be sure to make a reservation if you are planning on going with a few other couples especially on Friday and Saturday night. They also have a bar area that's great to sit and have a few drinks with some friends. read more

Incredible Italian food. Sunday's they're a little more lenient about dress code. Definitely a Sunday family dinner worthy restaurant. The burrata is so fresh it melts in your mouth and the steak! Oh my goodness! No wonder american cut shut down! These blew them back into Manhattan! Best steak I've had in a LONG time. They have an amazing wine selection as well. read more

Like the ather review s this place has gone down hill it use to be one of the best but naw very disappointed every time we come ,new managers ,new staff, new chef . read more

Besides tasteless, lame, plain food; watch out for valet rubbery! Tonight I tipped the valet guy $1 because I only had $1 and another $20 in my wallet. Guess what? He held on to my car key and gave me attitude by saying "You only give me a dollar?" I said "Sorry, but that's all the change I have." He said "I'll give you change." WTF? So I pulled out the $20 and he gave me $15 back!!! They did not state valet parking is $5 charge so beware the mafia style hassle. I'll never go back. Unbelievable! read more

Living in Fort Lee and having worked in Englewood many years Grissinis never disappoints .I have visited many restaurant in the area and none come close to fine dining as Grissinis...it has that old school charm that everyone is important and special and the staff is there to cater to your every need and request... I am new to yelp and enjoy the fact that I can now give praise to the restaurants that truly deserve it...and believe me there are not many left!!!! I have never once had a bad meal here and NOW that they are specializing in steaks it is beyond my favorite place . Had the most amazing porterhouse steak last week..came out sizzling and cooked to perfection ! The wine list is off the hook and like no other restaurant in Bergen County. If you want okay food don't go here , if you want great food ....this is the place !!!!!!! read more

Terrible service at this place. Food is ok but over priced. I've had better italian in North Bergen and Garfield for 1/2 the price. maitre d' thinks he's managing Le Cirque. read more

The food is fine but that's what I expect at these prices. I would not come back because of the unfriendly environment...starting with the valets, to the host/hostess, to the waiters and servers. It's just unwelcoming. You get ready for a good time with good friends and then the staff really leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth. I mean, we are PAYING customers, are we not? You would think we were asking for free food. Don't expect a smile, don't expect to be greeted at the door (just a nice stare), don't expect anything...and then maybe you will have a nice time. There are PLENTY of other places to go at this level of price and fare. I just don't get it...why would you not be nice to your customers? I'm not asking for you to roll out a red carpet but just normal interaction...don't treat people like they are dirt. Don't we learn this in kindergarten? read more

Grissini is probably the MOST PRETENTIOUS restaurant ever. I pulled into the edge of the parking area to dropped off a friend. The valet dude ran out like his house was on fire and told us repeatedly that we can't park here because our car was not 'luxury' enough. Seriously? Wow so we can't even park for just a minute so you can suck up to high-end customers and look down upon the rest of us? What a way of treating people. I'm sure this is on the owner too. Yeah right, how about a NO THANK YOU. Will never eat here. read more

If Yelp has a rating less than 1, I will give this place -100. They only let the luxurious cars parking in front of the restaurant to make them look 'high class'. Oh well if you would like to eat here and not driving a luxurious car, better park on the sidestreet. Your car will make us in trouble. It's not Bentley but We have the normal car Wth?? Never ever step in the restaurant ever again read more

Disappointing. I've always wondered what went on inside this restaurant which likes to line up high-end cars outside. Too bad my curiosity got the best of me. First off, they lost our reservation, didn't even seem to try to cover up their mistake, but fortunately was able to seat my party of 6. The decor is simple, clean, nothing over the top. The diners seem to be regulars and definitely an older crowd. Our servers were TERRIBLE. We had 2 older gentlemen tending to us, one who seemed to be completely out of it and would forget to bring simple requests such as an extra menu, more water, some grated cheese (please do i have to ask for this in an italian restaurant!?) The other one definitely made more of an effort however for someone who claims he worked at a fine establishment in NYC for 20 years, he could have been more attentive. Our order was messed up, we wanted white clam sauce with our mussels, not red, the gnochhi tasted like dough and when it came time for our dessert, they only gave fresh dishes to half of our table. Humorous. For the money I spent here last night, $430 not including tip, I would have over-looked the service if the food had been good. I enjoyed the portobello mushroom appetizer, but the branzini was overly-fishy, the halibut was just ok and the seafood linguine in fra diavolo sauce was so amateur (and $49??). Please, I've made better with instant noodles. Save your money and go to Olive Garden where at least their salad bowls are never-ending. read more

Grissini USED to be my ultimate favorite restaurant. I will say that the food is great but some of their staff with exception to the bartender) need to be retrained...I went for dinner last night with my husband and children WITH reservations at 7pm. I was appalled at the service. I not only was rushed through ordering ( Señora, we are busy so I have to put all the peoples orders in so the kitchen doesn't get backed up, not MY problem nor should you EVER say that to a paying customer) We were rushed through the ENTIRE dinner by the waiter(Vincenzo) and matire d. They were so rude stating (after less than an hour) that other people have reservations. What nerve! Have you ever heard that come out of the mouth of a restaurant employee???? Ive waited many times and never saw any employee of a restaurant ask a family to move it along, its rude, beyond rude especially when the dinner was $350.00 for 2 adults and 2 kids (8 and 10) AND we were only there for an hour and 20 minutes. Quickest, most unenjoyable dinner EVER. I am sad as I couldn't wait to take the kids to our favorite restaurant. They even noticed the rush job we experienced and Im so happy that my husband spoke up (after the waiter came back 2 seconds after he put the bill on the table and my husband hadn't even had a chance to look at it and was told "We have people waiting") The waiter got loud and defensive with my husband when confronted saying its not his fault. BS it isn't. He was the rudest of them all and if he called me Señora one more time I would've poured my drink on his head because every time he said it, it was with anger, not using it in a nice way. We will NEVER recommend this restaurant to ANYONE. I am done with Grissini. So disappointed. read more

Italian owned, but certainly NOT Italian operated (try Albanian..) The food is extremely overpriced, and if you are not a regular, the staff ignores you, especially the host. The place is extremely cramped in the area directly in front of the kitchen, and my guest kept getting slammed into by the wait staff since he sat on that side. Embarrassing for a business function... The food quality is ok, but for the annoyance factors, there are certainly better options. read more

Big disappointment!! Yes, it looks like a Mercedes dealership out front Who are they trying to impress? The decor is lovely, elegant and quiet. The waiters are indifferent bordering on rude. We requested plain butter for our bread and the waiter turned up his nose and questioned "butter!!!???" which he did not bring until he finally showed up with our appetizers and we needed to ask again. We arrived for our 6 pm reservation and the place was quiet at that time so there was no excuse for poor service. Our wine glasses were never refilled. We were nearing the end of our meal and realized that there may be some of our bottle of wine remaining. Almost half a bottle was left which we requested. Why did they not offer to refill our glasses during our meal? What we're they saving it for? (maybe people who order wine by the glass...I sure hope not )I ordered risotto with scallops which tasted like watery boiled rice with boiled scallops. Tasteless and unappealing at $30.+. Very overpriced for very ordinary food and poor service. I will NEVER RETURN or recommend this place. PS the beet salad was very good. If you are thinking of coming here go somewhere else. read more

came here for a special occasion a few years back. i think this was way before they started getting big on pasta. ordered lamb chops and the filet and there were no complaints :) read more

In my humble opinion this place has some of the best Italian food in the New York Metro area. On my most recent visit I had the homemade fettucini with the white truffles from Umbria, Italy, which was fabulous for an appetizer $65 and that brings me to one of the problems with this restaurant, the prices have gone through the roof. Many of the specials are anywhere between $40 and $60. A friend who I was with complained about the bones in his $40 branzino and only after myself and others in my party voiced our opinions did he offer a free dessert. But the worst behavior of the evening was when my friend after finishing a bottle of wine for $52, told the waiter to bring some thing similar since he didn't like the first bottle. Regretably he didn't ask the price of the second bottle, and only when we got the check did we realize that the second bottle of wine was $125, something that the waiter should have told us before serving it. CAVEAT EMPTOR read more

The customer service at Grissini Ristorante is so great. Everyone is sooo polite, and the entire experience is hassle-free. We didn't even have to park our own car! My family and i love to go there. It definitely beats driving into NY! Even better than the customer service is the fresh home-made pastas and desserts.. They are to die for! I recommend trying Grissini Ristorante!!! read more

Amazing food atmosphere and service! Definitely lives up to its reputation. we were settled right on time even though the place was crowded. The restaurant is a bit pricey but it is worth it. read more

Excellent! Came here as a part of a team dinner. The service was prompt and excellent for our 14 top, and all staff were direct and polite. The food was outstanding! I am never one to suggest Italian when deciding, as this is not my preferred cuisine; however, the food ordered was delightful and never overstated. Flavors were balanced well within the dishes and the suggestions from the staff were spot-on. Speed of service was fantastic for the amount of people in our party; appetizers were rolled out nearly immediately. I am impressed! read more

I live in Cliffside Park and saw Grissini's as we drove by. We were impressed by the fancy cars parked in front. (I am willing to bet they are rentals because elegant people with good taste do not eat there) To make a long story short, the food was "so so" at best. The portions were small and the prices were high. What really boiled by blood is the low-class waiters. A few were Eastern European; I speak more than just English so I know. Their English was bad (it was hard to understand them) but their gossip skills were as sharp as a knife. I heard them gossip about my table declining the wine recommendation and ordering a red that was less expensive. You can easily tell they do not love their jobs. The whole experience felt cheap. The place has a ton of potential if ran correctly. Once we left, nobody was there to say good-bye or give us a virtual hug. My family and I swore never to come back. read more

Outstanding!!! Food was spectacular and the service excellent. Very authentic Italian cuisine. Loved the background music and decor. This was my first time there and I will definitely be going back soon and often. I have been looking for a classy Italian restaurant in the area that is not wildly overpriced and I have found it. read more

This place was just okay. Honestly, there was nothing about the food that left a real lasting impression. The food was good enough, but it just felt like another Italian restaurant. read more

First rate service, wonderful food. Comfortable chairs with a reasonable sound level on a busy Saturday night. It was our first trip to Grissini. We will be making it a habit. Valet service was much appreciated. read more

This could be a great restaurant. But it caters to its regulars at the expense of the paying customers. I was here today to celebrate my daughters birthday. There were four of us, we had a reservation and were given a table. The table was next to a glass door, and I felt very cold. There were two unoccupied tables in the room, which I asked to change to. I was told by the manager that I couldn't because both tables were going to be used for large groups. I was also told that "it isn't cold, senora." But it was. My toes are still cold. If what the manager told me was true about the status of the other two tables, I would'be accepted my fate. But at the end of our meal, one of the unoccupied tables was taken by a couple, and the other was empty. When I calmly asked the manager why he hadn't let us change tables, he said to me - "Don't yell at me." (I wasn't yelling.) Then he disappeared for the rest of the night, disappearing when he saw us leaving. This kind of service in an expensive restaurant is unheard of. I felt it was also very disrespectful and felt like I was being treated like a gullible tourist. A glass of white wine was $16.00. I've dined at the best restaurants in NYC, and had always love the food at Grissini's, but this kind of service is unacceptable. I will never go to this restaurant again, and recommend Enzo's and Dominic's in the Bronx if you want superior and authentic Italian food and also respectful service. read more

Disappointed. First time and last time. The staff was very cold. The food was overpriced and was hit or miss. If you enjoy paying $38 for four grilled shrimp, this is the place for you. Not sure how they stay in business to be frank. read more

THE WORST RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD. They put frozen clams in our linguini. The funny part is that they mixed them with some fresh ones. Not only that, all of their seafood were old and salty - a sign that they were definitely in the freezer for a while. Please do not go to this overly expensive place with terrible food. Not to mention that they have terrible service too. read more

Im sorry to say this but f@#* this place! I was so disappointed when i went in. I was meeting up with a friend there and the first thing i noticed was no place to park. Second thing was the service was just rude. I asked the hostess for my friend and she gave me a look and answered me with an attitude saying she had no idea where he was. I went to the bar for a drink and it actually took me 15 minutes to get a drink and there was no more than 5 people at the bar. The whole time being in there i just felt judged. Its as if the atmosphere of the place is just for stuck up rude rich people. I did not like this place at all. I will not be going back for sure, and to top it all off the food was disgusting. It came out so late and they gave me the wrong thing. I didn't even bother to tell the waiter about it i just wanted to eat. read more

"The Dining Experience of a Lifetime" I took my wife here last week and it was far and away the best dining experience I've ever had. We had 7 p.m. reservations on a Friday night. First off, the service was phenomenal manager made sure that we were taken care of at every turn. Wife loved clams in the white sauce and I had Buffalo Mozzarella very fresh. For the main course, I ordered the Prime sirloin steak and my wife had the rack of lamb, both were extraordinary, melts in your mouth! Excellent wine list we had a bottle of Tignanello perfect with meat. After we shared our positive thoughts on the food and the service with the manager, he came to our table with the talented chef of the restaurant and introduced him to us. Grissini provides an outstanding atmosphere combined with top notch service and food. Waiters that attended to your every need, without being on top of you. It was a first class dining experience with impeccable service and it gets my highest recommendation. read more

My family and I had dinner at Grissini on July 3rd. I felt like I was back in Tuscany. The food was exquisite, the service was outstanding. The restaurant's decor is very sophisticated, as well as the menu. I will definitely dine here again, as well as recommend this restaurant to family, friends, and business associates. read more

I had dinner the other night it was the worst experience I have had the gentleman behind the bar was very nasty the food came out we had to send it back the fish was raw all the expensive cars that are outside you think the food be worth it don't waste your time trying it the manager didn't even care that the fish came out wrong forget about a buyback spend $200 can't get a drink it's not worth the 2 1/2 stars it's worth one read more

I really like Grissini. When you pull up and see all the expensive cars parked outside, you know that it's a classy place. Been here a few times and really enjoyed my meal. Last time I had the chicken marsala and it was absolutely phenomenal. I highly recommend it! read more

I have to give this 5 stars because every single thing I've had here has been excellent. (Although I only tasted the pizza once and it was just okay, it's not a place I go for pizza). I've been here with just two people and I've been here with a group and everyone has always loved their food, from the vegetarian to the fish to the meat eaters. The manager and bartenders are great. Very professional, with great service and in my experience very consistent. read more

I recently arrived back from a holiday in Italy and was set on finding an authentic Italian restaurante such as that in Italy. After many failed attempts, I finally found one that rivals even a family owned trattoria in Florence. Grissini Ristorante in Englood Cliffs had authentic Italian food cooked by a chef who was born and raised in Italy. Through his dishes he was able to make my husband and I reminisce about our time in Italy. I now know I do not have to fly 8 hours to Italy for a home cooked authentic meal. read more