I order the same meal every time at Ronnie's because it's just that good. The Tuscan butter for appetizers is a must, but four pieces of bread is not enough so I always ask for more. The Elfo special which consists of shrimp and pasta is always my go to meal. Seasoned well and the pasta is cooked perfectly. The service was excellent, I did have a fruity mocktail as well. read more

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A group of 5 of us had dinner reservations on a Saturday evening at 6pm. We arrived 5-10 mins early and were seated immediately. Our waitress was eclectic and friendly, describing her favorite menu items with phrases like, "XYZ will make you dance." We all enjoyed our meals and tons of fresh bread from the continuously filled basket under the dim and warm lighting. I had the pollo ala gussi and the chicken was juicy and flavorful, the risotto was cooked perfectly and had a delicious parmesan mixed in. I took home leftovers and they were still fantastic reheated two days later. read more

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Consistently good! We had a great dinner experience. Waitress was very knowledgeable and attentive. Italian spinach was great as usual. I really enjoyed my elfos shrimp pasta and had enough to take some home. Establishment was clean and comfortable read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Italian spinach. Very good! - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Pretty good Italian joint. I went as part of a work dinner with a bunch of colleagues. I ordered the manicotti which was delicious, heavy on the cheese. The spring salad was phenomenal, great combo of the blue cheese greens and asparagus. I had a server named Johnny who was great to deal with, my coworker had him serve him a few years ago and remembered them. I'll try this place again. Next time. I'm in town for work. The weight wasn't too long for the food, great service, OK pricing. read more

Dined here after a day trip to the Zoo based on friends recommendations. Greeted well, and had reservations. Was not busy, but booked anyways cause we came in from out of town. No sweat tea, were offered simple syrup since I don't do any of those artificial sweeteners. This would be .5 star deduction, we are in South. (Yes that helped, but not the same) Waitress was pleasant, but had vibe we just couldn't place? She did well, and our service was just better than average, but not over the top. Not anything really wrong, just not sure how to describe our experience. We still tipped well and hoping helper got part of it since she left before we finished, and other did deserts. We started off with Tuscan Butter appetizer. The mixture was good, & the bread was very warm/fresh. Wife ordered Ravioli w/ traditional sauce. She said it was light & filling and just about right portion. M.I.L. ordered Chicken Ravioli since not a red sauce fan. She finished it, & said would order it again. (Picky) I got the Lobster Pizza. (Uploaded a photo as well) This was fabulous and one of the best I've ever had. Normally don't do desserts, but... everything is made in house. So wife got Tiramisu and Millionaire Pie for myself. My M.I.L. will not eat sweets. Both were divine... Over I rate this a 4.5, but Yelp is whole stars only, so they get a 4. Would I come again? Yes, if we we were in the area. (Not locals) read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Lobster Pizza so Delicious !!! - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Food was great, nice place. Took mom for her birthday but I'm not sure how service improves with only one server during the day.

Food and ambiance was on point !! If you're looking for fine dining this is definitely the place. I had the lasagna Al forno . The portion was a little disappointing. But it was rather delicious. I definitely recommend this or the pork chops. read more

Shrimp was not fresh. We went with high hopes of getting a good east coast Italian meal and were disappointed.

This is tucked away and can be easily missed I have followed this place around Memphis It is near salsa Bog and barley Owen Brennen's Ruth crisp Open for lunch Love this place Never had a bad meal here Small Service is great Has regular clientele Can be considered cosy read more

Went to have lunch with friends Tuesday. Our food was delicious. I ordered a Miss Mary's l vinaigrette salad with grilled chicken. It was very tasty. I also saved room for the homemade tiramisu. It was very light and I could taste the coffee flavors throughout. The decor is quite nice with a calm and sophisticated ambience. The decorations are simple and classic with nice lamps on the tables. There was a beautifully painted mural of Italy on the wall. Our server was very cordial but had some challenges throughout our lunch. She had our large party as well as another large party. She may have been the only wait staff present for lunch that day. There was another young lady assisting our server from time to time. We had to wait a long time for our checks and food. When we received our checks there was some confusion. She was able to correct all the checks and we did depart soon after. The prices are somewhat comparable to other restaurants in the area. My salad was 17.00 and was a good size. The bathroom was nice and clean. I may return to try other items. read more

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The food was phenomenal. We started with their "garlic bread." This is a focaccia bread with an olive oil based dipping sauce. The homemade bread is the best I have ever tasted. My entree was the Viletto Di Nikki, pan fried veal medallions with a lemon beurre blanc sauce. It rested on the top of a bed of risotto. It was scrap the plate delicious. Dessert was their tiramisu. One of the best versions that I have ever had. The food only part of t(e experience. Sally, our server, was one of the best ever. She quickly accommodated my wife's special requests. Her pleasant smile never left her face. If I were still in the restaurant business, I would do everything I could to hire her away. That's something I rarely ever say. She was perfect. The interior was so greatly decorated, I was easy to imagine that you were not in a center with other shops and restaurants. We have tried other dining spots near by. They all pale in comparison. Do yourself a favor. Make this your first dining choice in Memphis. You will be glad you did. read more

We went for lunch for my Nana's 94th birthday. It was a wonderful ambiance, service was great, and everyone was very happy with their orders. If I go again I will be getting the manicotti or the ravioli :) it is a great place for a special occasion read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Mezzo mezzo - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Ok so I wanted authentic 100% real Italian food and found out about this place called Ronnie Grisanti's and it was incredible. The food was excellent the service was perfect and the staff was very friendly even on my birthday they showed love; I was so touched by the way they were so kind to me I tipped but the choices in cocktails and drinks definitely great pastas appetizers even pizza and salad but wish I gotten pizza though maybe next time when I go back in a couple of weeks with a date maybe. My experience overall solid 5 stars I will be returning and yes I highly recommend this place because of you don't like the food than come for the drinks or just to get away from stress or whatever I suggest this is where you want to go. read more

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Had dinner with a group of friends celebrating birthdays last night. The restaurant accommodated all of us together, our waitress Sally was fantastic in the attention she paid to our needs and I enjoyed my favorite Shrimp Cocktail dish. An enjoyable evening!! read more

Had a very good dinner here on a Tuesday (or Wednesday?) night around the holidays. There is ample parking and they had huge spotlights in the parking lot. So we felt fine parking and walking in. It was pretty empty but a few tables were having what seemed to be holiday dinners. So they can accommodate groups. My friend and I walked in with no reservation and were seated promptly. I decided to have the Peppermint Patty martini which was so tasty. It was garnished with an actual peppermint patty which made for a nice finish. For my entrée, I had the chicken parm, which is mostly chicken and cheese with angel hair pasta underneath the chicken. As the server said, it's enough pasta for each bite. No more than that so don't expect a big pile of pasta. That said, the meal was delicious. The chicken was flavorful with a nice crunch, the red sauce was bold and tangy, and the pasta paired well. By the way, there is complimentary bread with oil/balsamic vinegar. I think it's a great place to have cocktails at the bar, catch up with friends over a nice dinner, or to take a nice date. Feel free to dress for the occasion (we were pretty dressy) because the ambiance calls for that. I loved the experience and I will be back. read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Peppermint Patty Martini - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Very busy when I went but still great service. Loved the ambiance and music playing. I started with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, they also had one from California if you prefer that. Then order the seasoned loaf of bread that is precut in slices for you and served warm. It's called Pane All'aglio. Then I got the ceased salad. They make the dressing in house. It was super yummy! For my main course I ordered the Elfo Special. It had such great flavor! I would recommend the place and everything I ate. read more

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Met a friend there for a business lunch. Honestly, it has been years since I've eaten at any of the Grisanti restaurants in the Memphis. This family has a long history of excellent Italian cuisine. They didn't disappoint me. From the excellent service to the main course, it was outstanding. We'll be back for sure. read more

Food is great, service exceptional. Long time Memphis Italian family!! support local!

Food was delicious! I had lasagna and my husband had the manicotti. We split the DELICIOUS chopped salad. Tiffany was an EXCELLENT server. Only wish I had made reservations earlier to sit at a booth. read more

From start to finish, this restaurant truly gets it! Great food menu, wine by the glass and cocktail menu, service is outstanding and the decor is very warm, cozy and elegant. My fiancé had a salad and the pork chop di Nico, I had the burrata special and the parmigiana di melanzane, all were excellent! We had the cookies and cream cheesecake for dessert, amazing. Andrew L. was our server, he was very knowledgeable about the wine and food menu! read more

The ambiance had the Perfect setting. It felt like I was in New York in an Italian restaurant. From the lighting, the style of furniture, the pictures, and the music gave the right mixture of New York City in Memphis. I started off with the appetizer Ravioli. Again, if your not use to authentic Italian cuisine, the food will be a disappointment. Reason being, they focus on authentic and traditional. I love cheese in ALL dishes. Their ravioli lacked cheese which made the ravioli dry. I ordered a dish that had stuff chicken breast. Per my liking, it was dry as well due to being stuffed and the overcooking. Breast are meant to juicy. However, the pasta and the mushrooms in this dish's was absolutely delicious and favorably. read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The best Italian restaurant in Memphis!! Love Ronnie's !!!! Great food- service is always good! Pizza and miss mary's salad is delicious! read more

Stopped in today during a training held onsite. Luckily, we were able to be seated as we didn't have a reservation. The lunch menu is pretty straightforward. I selected the blackened delta catfish, turnip greens, and the salad. Everything was delicious. The only issue we experienced along with a few other patrons was the water. We corrected it by simply ordering a Dr. Pepper, as we were told, we couldn't bring in bottled water but could order one from them. read more

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Bring your pocketbook for this one cause the price tags are pretty. The place is set up nice with a relaxing atmosphere. They had a pretty good play list of music while there. The food was darn good. The wedge salad was full of flavor from the blue cheese and bacon with super crisp lettuce. The stuffed chicken was finger licking lip smacking delicious. The pizza was really good too. I would have liked to have had more sauce and perhaps having balsamic vinegar drizzle over the top. Now the cheesecake was popping, super creamy. And the cannolis were good as well but they taste even better later that day! Is super crispy and the filling was smooth and thick. Overall the experience was cool and the service was okay. I will revisit for another round. read more

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I'm writing this review while I'm waiting on my dessert so it will be fresh in my brain. This is a fancy Italian restaurant in a nice part of town. The service is top notch. My server took care of me like I was a big spender. The tables and booths are high end, the chairs are padded and the wine list is two pages long. I had the lasagna and broccolini. It was delicious. The beef was a little overcooked but not enough to ruin the dish. The atmosphere is of a fancy Italian restaurant "BUT" they have a bar. In this bar they have two televisions playing sports. The restaurant is not very big, so the sound from the televisions could be heard at my table. I didn't hear any other background music. When I've visited other fancy Italian restaurants I've listened to mandolins and Sinatra. It adds to the ambiance. A television in the background is not what I expected. Luckily I was wearing my little headset. I put on a playlist of Italian jazz to drown out the television. I will definitely be back to try other dishes on the menu but I will ask to sit on the opposite side of the restaurant from the bar. read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Lasagna and broccolini. - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Our dinner was delightful. There were 6 of us and our waitress was attentive and helpful regarding menu suggestions. We ordered appetizer special consisting of grilled shrimp on white beans with tomatoes. It was great. I had wedge salad followed by chicken ravioli with white cream sauce and drizzle of balsamic. It was delicious. For dessert I had a flight of gelato. Salted Carmel, vanilla and pistachio. They were so accommodating. The flight was not on the menu and I couldn't decide which one so I asked and they happily obliged. read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Gelato. Pistachio, salted Carmel and vanilla - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Great food, great service, and warm and welcoming atmosphere. Food is better than ever with good specials. Catered our holiday employee luncheon and got rave reviews from everyone. read more

Amazing service and food! We are return customers and will continue to come back! Always a great time! read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Veal Tortellini - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Ronnie Grisantis is in our monthly rotation of good eats. The food is always great and, in our opinion, they have the best chicken Parm in town. The staff is always friendly and do a great job; Randi is always making her rounds to ensure the dining experience is everything it should be. If you have a sweet tooth... don't forget to ask them about their million dollar pie! read more

Always an awesome experience - food and service. It is difficult to get in so make reservations ahead of time. Food always fresh and hot. If ever there is an issue, they will ALWAYS work hard to fix it. Very enjoyable experience. read more

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Despite advertising outside their door and online, Ronnie Grisanti's did not offer a Saturday Brunch when we visited on Jan 13th, 2024. I will gladly retract this review when the issue is corrected. read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Outside menu - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Nice ambiance. Waitress was attentive; although, she did not share her name. Lasagna was fair - lots of cheese covering it; small portion; 2-layers, not very tasteful. My husband had spaghetti with meatballs; sauce tasted burnt. This restaurant was recommended by a hotel employee who said it was 'authentic Italian.' We are Italian and unfortunately our dinners were not authentic. read more

I came in and dined at the bar. I ordered the grilled octopus appetizer, and I was in the mood for a plate of fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp. The grilled octopus was out of this world! Perfectly grilled pieces of octopus atop arugula and orange segments dressed with a simple vinaigrette. I'm drooling just thinking of that dish. The Alfredo dish was amazing! Probably one of the best plates of food I've had in awhile. There is something comforting about a big bowl of pasta, with sauce and the shrimp were a perfect addition! I can't wait to return. The service and drinks were fantastic! read more

Ronnie Grisanti's - Grilled octopus - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

WOW!!! Everytime I go to Ronnie Grisanti's I'm thrilled with the food, the staff, and the atmosphere! It is perfect for business meetings, as well as date night. Last week, I used them for catering and everyone was delighted! They delivered on-time and it was surprisingly affordable. Definitely, will come back time and time again! read more

Had the pizza. Outstanding! Love the atmosphere. If you go to Memphis stay on the East side or Germantown. This is one of the three best restaurants I've been two. read more

I had a chance to visit Ronnie Grisanti's for the first time with a few buddies. I enjoyed my overall experience. One of the guest in our party made reservations for us. When I walked in the hostess was very courteous and professional. She even did a quick show and tell about the history of the picture that I posted. Afterwards, she escorted me to a private room/area called the red/wine room. It is a beautiful space that seats 8. It was set up quiet eloquently. Now, about the food. I had the Lobster Pizza and it was delicious! All of the ingredients were well balanced.It was a pretty good helping as well. I enjoyed my experience and look forward to going back with my husband. read more

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Holy crap this place has come far from being in the Antique's Mall! Name of the game is fancy smancy. I honestly hadn't realized how classy this place would be and felt bad because I know my friends and I hadn't exactly dressed as nicely as we'd all like to if we'd have known how nice this place was. I'm not saying I expected it to be a dive bar or anything but it used to seem much more casual. Oops, sorry guys! It's pretty much the same food as the previous location except for a few alterations, which you can ask any of the staff about. I noticed the paninis weren't on the dinner menu but were on the lunch menu instead. The restaurant in the Antique's Mall is from the same family but otherwise not related. Same goes for the location nearby. There is bread upon request. You can choose white or wheat. I had a craving for the soup and after checking prices decided to just get that as my meal. Price wise? We spent $50 in soup, salad, dessert, and tip. Interpret that however you wish but for me it's a little pricier than we usually go for. What we ate was good. Still, it's something I'd reserve for a fancy date night and not something I'd see myself out for a casual dinner. Though I admit we all did have fun and didn't feel bad about being underdressed. The all on one check thing is true, by the way. I didn't believe it when I read a different review but yeah as of this review it's a thing. I don't know how long that will be in effect or it that's a new thing hitting restaurants but I figured I'd confirm it in case anyone else was surprised and doubtful. To Try: Mezzo Mezzo Panini: Santa Barbara Panini: Tuscan Chicken Loved: - Zuppa (Soup): Di Isabella (Asparagus Bisque with Lobster Meat) - Chicken Alfredo (comes with pesto!) - Homemade Toasted Ravioli Like: - Cannoli - Insalata (Salad): Caesar with Chicken - Panini: Tuscan Chicken - Spaghetti and Meatballs (mostly just the meatballs) Ok: - Fries - Manicotti - Pizza: Lobster - Spaghetti Disliked: - Lasagna read more

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Highly recommended! We came in for apps and a glass of wine at the bar. Ordered the calamari and prosciutto wrapped shrimp. Both were over the to top wonderful! Staffing is tough everywhere these days, but even so, we were well taken care of! read more

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My husband and I decided to take a friend to this place on a Saturday night around 5pm to have some Italian he never had before. The food was not so good as it was three years ago. I ordered the POLLO AL PARMIGIANO which was not really seasoned well and was kind of dried out. I was also unaware that you have to place a reservation before you go although there was hardly anyone there the whole time we were there. I felt like since we were a walk-in, they didn't want us there at all. We also felt so awkward because we were also seated in the middle of the room. The server was nice but I felt like it was rushed so much. I came here three years ago for a bachelorette party and the service and food was good. I don't know what happened with the quality of service and food but I don't think I will be coming back. read more