Wow! What a disappointment! The server ( I think her name was Ellen. Although she did tell us that) and the obviously not made in house , carrot cake. Are the only reason I gave it one star. We started with fried calamari. It came out way too fast to have been made to order. It was a tad over fried, so it was rubbery. Tasted like the kind you buy frozen . You know, already breaded. The order was a large quantity , but that doesn't make it good. I ordered shrimp & scallop Pomadoro. The hubs ordered linguine with white clam sauce. That had 2 clams in shells on the top of the pasta, and the rest was canned clams. Believe me, You can tell. My dish was almost fair. The menu read tomato basil cream sauce. More like marinara with a touch of cream. A leaf of basil chopped up on top. The shrimp, scallops & pasta were cooked well, but the almost raw garlic and heavy handed on the salt took away from what might have been an acceptable dish. We also had minestrone soup. Could have fooled me. There was not a bean to be found. The pasta was pastina & it had some type of shredded meat?? Lastly, the coffee was not drinkable. We've heard people, at times , say they have had coffee that tasted like dishwater . We never experienced that until tonight. I ordered decaf & the hubs had reg. They both sucked. One sip was all it took. . We didn't mention anything to the waitress as it's not anything to do with her. But I will write this review as well as a google one. The place was packed. It's dark in the front room . It was ok in the side room where we were. Typical Italian decor. Wine bottles on the walls, that kind of thing. Again we were really disappointed. It's hard to spend $125 and not really enjoy it. Now we know. Armani's in downtown Vero is 100% better. We went there 3 days ago. I will write about that place as that will receive 5 stars. Oh and don't bother with the extra calories by eating the garlic bread . It was Italian bread cut into French fry shape with way too much garlic powder & low grade parmigiana cheese. read more

The food looked amazing and is cooked to order I am told. They were busy with a very good dinner crowd. I felt like most of the people there were regulars. The staff seemed happy and they probably have a core crew being a Mom n Pop establishment. We sat at the bar. There is one TV. The ambiance is dark Italian kinda romantic with dimmed lights. I should have ordered my second round when my boyfriend did because although the bar is only around 6 chairs, the bartender also works the service bar so if you don't get her when she asks, you'll be waiting. Instead of waiting we cashed out. We'll be back as we definitely want to enjoy a meal here at least once. We love supporting local. Continued success Italian Grill! You can trust me, I was in the business. ;D read more

Wonderful server (Ella) on our visit last night to the Italian Grill. The food was fabulous and the service was an added benefit. We love this restaurant! read more

Had a Fantastic Chicken Parmigiana at Italian Grill! Pasta was Al Dente, and chicken was perfectly crispy but not overcooked (not dry)!

Delicious tomato sauce but meatballs are so hard (add another egg) & sausages were as well. Not cooked long enough in sauce. read more

Friday May 22nd was my first time ever at memo's Italian grill. The mozzarella moons were very good and the salad was great. Unfortunately, I ordered veal marsala, which is my favorite Italian dish. I was presented with an extra large plate that slope down in the middle. It looked like chicken broth was there sauce. Never seen anything like it in my life. Veal settled in a big puddle of scallopini floating in a mass amount of broth. If that's so called broth was supposed to be their signature Italian sauce, then they might want to go to Carrabba's and see how marsala sauce is really supposed to be made. Paying $26.99 for that dish of broth is an insult to any customer. read more

This restaurant was recommended and the food was good. The lasagna was very full of meat. The overall feel was a bit run down but authentic. The food took a bit but they said they hand made the food so it is worth it. read more

Italian Grill - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Got seated exactly by our 7pm reservation time. Gina greeted us warmly and got our drink order taken. Perused the menu and quickly decided our meals. 2 grilled chicken w/ veggie dinners, a sausage n peppers over pasta and nancy n I shared the chicken messina. The bread sticks were epic! Served with a chunky marinara sauce, oh my. All meals were delicious and served in a timely manner. Loved the subtle Christmas decorations too. Never have had a bad experience here, keep up the great work y'all! read more

Food was good my daughter's franchise sauce was very different tasting not in a good way. The only other negative was the amount of raw garlic and salt in the pasta fragile soup was a lot. Overall good. read more

A real standalone restaurant, not a chain. Owner operated. Not a pizzeria though they'll make you one that beats the competition. People come here for the real food, which is delicious. Excellent veal and seafood. I always start with the pasta fagioli, but you do you. Free parking. In a shopping plaza. read more

The atmosphere is comfortably casual while reminding me of old East coast restaurants that had generations of employees and customers. The food is quite good and, like the feel of the place, reminds me of New York Italian old school. Staff is friendly and knows the menu. The place can get busy but I've never waited too long. I can't speak for the wait during snow-bird season, we tactically avoid busy nights during this time. Also, this is one of our top carry-out places! read more

Love the chicken Marsala. So pleasing to the palate. I always order it over a bed of angel hair pasta. Don't forget the salad. Such a wonderful compliment with the creamy garlic dressing. Not to be forgotten, the garlic knots! read more

I ordered the Chicken Parmesan with pasta for 18 for a family dinner. It was ready and waiting when I arrived. It was hot and delicious. The family (mostly Italians) was quite impressed! I was impressed from walking in at 3pm before they opened to order for 2 days later, to talking and helping be decide what to order and how much, to having it hot and ready on time and checking out in just minutes! This is a neighborhood treasure! Going back for Eggplant soon! read more

Very inviting place with great ambiance and friendly staff. Gina our waitress was very nice and took care of explaining the questions that we had. I liked that they can customize their meals to suit our needs. Will definitely stop by again next time we are in the area. read more

Italian Grill - Pasta Eggplant "Rollatini" Soup Pasta e Fagioli - Italian Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Great place and fabulous food. Have been eating there for over 20 years. Never a bad meal

Promptly seated and off to a great start. The blueberry pie martini was delicious--honestly tasted just like a slice of blueberry pie. The creamy garlic salad dressing was the standout of the meal, absolutely perfect. The minestrone soup and penne alla vodka were also very enjoyable. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. The chicken piccata was extremely disappointing--so off in taste that it honestly seemed spoiled. It was nothing like a traditional piccata and ended up being one of the worst dishes I've had. Service was another letdown. While our server was friendly when she did engage, she seemed rushed the entire time--often leaving mid-sentence and even saying at one point, "I can't stay, I'm so busy." While I understand being busy, the restaurant had multiple servers and a relatively small dining room, so the experience felt more dismissive than hectic. Overall, a mix of great starters and major disappointments. read more

I ordered Angel Hair Imperial, the menu said it was fresh garlic and fresh spinach sautéed and finished in a cream sauce with angel hair pasta. the spinach had to be of a box of frozen chopped spinach, watery with no flavor, the bottom of the bowl was a watery goop. The salad was limp and dressed with the wrong dressing. They gave a table of four 5 overcooked bread pieces (no, not even breadsticks) that appeared as though a single portion of garlic bread was cut in small pieces. My partners lasagna was so dry it was virtually inedible, although I offered to bring it home and try to give it some life. Our server couldn't hand the ladies our drinks or meals, she said she couldn't reach that far and not once did she ask how our meals were or offer refills, unless asked. read more

My favorite restaurant in Vero.... The muscles to dye for.. soups are wonderful, and the bread sticks

excellent fresh food with outstanding service. I had the chicken piccata and it was a 10 out of 10. Restaurant was busy, but the staff had a smile on their face and you could tell they enjoyed doing what they're doing. Serving sizes were excellent and food quality was outstanding read more

The food is fantastic and the service is great. The menu offers a wide variety of Italian dishes and we've always had a fantastic experience. We travel nationally for work and when we're in town we always head over to the 'Grill' ! read more

Great food. friendly staff. Great service. We have never been dissatisfied or disappointed with the Italian Grill.

Found the place on internet because it was close to where we were staying. Food was delicious. We sat outside in January and we were not rushed and service was perfection. Ella was very helpful in picking items and very detailed. Would definitely return. read more

Just had amazing meal, but the best part is that 7 people were able to talk and relax. The service was excellent (Vanessa) and the food was delicious. read more

Everything about this place was great. Service, and staff overall was great. Now, let's talk about the food.... Delicious!!! Complimentary bread was good, we upgraded the soup and it was totally worth it. I will definitely go back. read more

Italian Grill - Seafood - Italian Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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This is a busy dinner place. We got a booth for three and ordered Penne pasta with Vodka sauce, Eggplant Rigatoni and a Margarita Pizza. Garlic bread appetizer was ok. Salads with the creamy garlic dressing started things off. We had the Lemon cake for desert which was also good. This place doesn't charge a Convenience Fee for credit cards. Plenty of outside seating too. Inside had plenty of Italian ambiance with artwork on the walls. Enjoy! read more

I should have taken a pic of my meal but i did not want to and or want to be a food picture takerer...but let not the modest prices fool you...like at all...i had the marinated grilled chicken and vegetables with inclusive garlic bread and house salad and it was great...service, food, etc...i will be back... read more

Italian Grill - Chilled Straight Manhattan... - Italian Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Delicious. Great service. Enjoyed the Veal Parmesan and it was the best. Ambience felt like I was in my own neighborhood.

Great food. Pricey but enough for two meals each. Great service and parking nearby. We go every time we're in the area.

Italian Grill is a nice place that actually has some grilled dishes on the menu! It's a bit dark inside with all that dark wood making it a bit dated looking. And by 4:15pm it's already full of seniors hungry for dinner. Haha But the food is good -- although I ordered the wrong thing and did not care for my entree (angelhair amatriciana) and left most of it uneaten. But the simple salad was great and the garlic bread was to die for! Our waitress, Jennifer was so smiley and happy and we like that. Good positive attitude. Also the menu is pretty reasonable $. Would I go back? Yes and order something other than what I had. read more

Italian Grill - Angel hair - Italian Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

This place was packed when we went. We sat in the furthest table all the way in the back corner. Still, we got our food at a decent time, it wasn't overpriced, and it was so delicious. They give you a large portion for what you pay so expect leftovers if you're not absolutely starving. read more

Love their shrimp scampi - and enough for two! Very friendly staff, and old but nice atmosphere.

while the food was good we were duped by an otherwise friendly server as we were told we could have salad with our entree but if we chose pasta fagioli soup there was an up charge which I later found out was 9 dollars! Really!!? additionally my 2 yr old grandaughter ordered pasta n we were told there's no kid menu but any entree could be kid-sized " I later found out her meal which I figured would b 6.99 was 26 dollars! cmon!!!! further my daughter said her 2 drinks were on drink special each drink was 15 dollars ! that's real special! Anyway... I could've fed my group at the ocean grill or scampi grill (better thought of restaurants) for $200! ridiculous! read more

Excellent food - excellent service and excellent atmosphere! We went here while on vacation and found many locals - so knew it must be good. Will come back next time in town! read more

Good food, basic Italian w/ daily specials. I had the veal franchise which came w/ choice of soup or salad, and garlic bread. Simple traditional decor. There is outside seating. The service was fair, but it was very busy. read more

My wife and I, joined by another couple, went to Italian Grill on our way to the Christmas light display at McKee Botanical Gardens. We did read previous reviews and were very pleased by what we read. We were not disappointed. The place is decorated to give the impression you're at a local family owned Italian restaurant. Our server, Melissa, was very friendly and attentive. I had the Veal Picata, my wife had the Chicken Picata, the husband of the other couple had the lasagna and wife had the Baked "Italiano". We all were very pleased with our meals. The flavors were exceptional. The dinner salads were very generous with two excellent dressing choices. We the garlic bread was very tasty and were not denied a second serving. We will be returning. read more

Visiting in Florida & was looking for some authentic Italian food. We tried this place on a recommendation & were not disappointed. They had a small seating area outside with approximately 5 tables. We opted to sit here as it was a beautiful night. Their drink special was sangria, so of course I needed to try it! I made the mistake of letting my husband & 21 year old son take a sip. By the time we left, we had each had 2...they were so dang good! We ordered the calamari, because we had heard great things about it. Man, it was probably one of the best calamari dishes I've ever had. That's saying a lot seeing that I come from RI (we are known for our calamari). It was so good, that it was almost half gone before I could get my phone out to take a picture I opted for their eggplant rollatini...definitely a winner! The eggplant was perfectly cooked & that sauce was delicious! I wish I could remember what everybody else in my party got; there was definitely ravioli & chicken parmigiana in there. Not one single complaint from anybody; it was all delicious. Oh, I can't forget about the bread they put on the table; little slices of bread, buttered & toasted, then topped with Parmesan cheese...yum! The perfect vessel to sop up that sauce. Now, service is slow here, but they cook to order. We honestly have zero complaints about waiting when the quality of the food is that good. 100% will be back next time we are in the area. read more

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The food was awesome! The service was good. We will go back again! We all enjoyed a great meal.

The Italian Grill was excellent! The food was way above average and the service was great! Though the restaurant was busy talking with my husband was no problem. We will definitely be going back! read more

We order cannoli's on a regular basis because we love them from the Italian grill. We go to the restaurant for special occasions, birthdays, anniversary and when family comes to visit. We have been going to the Italian grill for 10 years. We picked up 2 cannoli's today and we I got home put them in the refrigerator and was so disappointed with how small they were. This is why I'm sending a review. We never had a bad meal here and to see how these cannolis changed. So upset that they were not the same as we have been getting over the years. Cynthia read more

Been here several times with my daughter. The food is very authentic and we love the atmosphere. It's a small place but cozy. The angel hair pasta was to die for. My son in law loves this place. We all highly recommend it read more