Grano Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, Duarte CA

Give 5 stars to this restaurant for creating a formula that works here in this neighborhood. As an Italian, just doesn't do it for my palate. Food could be so much better as far as taste and quality. Hai trovato L'America! For that, I'm happy for fellow Italians!

These guys are the real deal. This is the best Italian spot I’ve had in California and I have had A LOT. I recommend the fettuccini Alfredo for sure, it tastes fresh and nothing tastes processed. The sauce is the best I’ve had for this type of pasta. Usually when I have Italian food I feel very bad after, but at this spot I felt normal. Appetizers like the zucchini and board were also a 10/10. Not pictured but I also had the tiramisu which was honestly so so good! Now the spot is very nice inside and has a great vibe was warm and cozy as well. Nice decorations and surroundings. Now the best part - THE SERVICE. I go out to eat a lot and usually others are nice, but this spot goes above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of. The owner cares how you feel, not only that even the employees care. I’ve never been treated better at a restaurant. I will be recommending this spot to all my friends and family. If you are reading this just go try it. You won’t be disappointed and I will definitely be back. Thank you Fabrizio and Claude. Also lots of people in here are Italian, this is authentic Italian food!

Authentic Italian food. Everything is fresh and the taste is exquisite. The only Italian place I will go to!

My son gifted me with dinner delivered to my home. Best lasagna I ever had! Everything was great. I will definitely remember your restaurant for great food.

Dinner was amazing here! If you don't walk out of this place happy, satisfied and feeling like you've had a culinary experience something is wrong with you.
Bruschette, Burrata&prosciutto
Crab & truffle chowder
Genovese pasta
Margherita pizza
I can't recall the name of the desert but. It was special.

Food and service is great. Limited seating but very cute for a date night. Try the mama's chocolate cake for desert.

If you are looking for an Italian spot that is delicious and very authentic, Grano's is the place to eat. Ambiance is amazing as well as their service! Can't wait to go back.

Wonderful little restaurant. When you get inside, you think you're in Italy. Very popular, only seats so many. I don't think there were more than fifty seats. The food was delicious. If you don't have reservations, don't even bother. You will be turned away. Had a great time with good friend, just talking and soaking it in and a man comes up to the table really friendly, I thought it was another waiter, as we were sitting in the path to the kitchen, turns out the nice man was the chef. I didn't believe him at first. He was so approachable. He asked if I was enjoying myself. I said Wonderful. He then gave me a HUG. Blew my mind! What chef hugs the guests. I'm definitely coming back just to see him.

Food was great, service was amazing. Definitely a hidden gem, one of the best Italian restaurants we've been too.

Amazing dinner here tonight with my family. The pasta is homemade. The sauce is all from scratch and fresh. Fabrizio the owner was so gracious and the staff was super attentive. Food 10/10, service 10/10. We loved it. Thank you to everyone here for the excellent service.

Great Italian food with impeccable service. Took my girlfriend there for her birthday and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be returning.

Unfortunately my experience.was horrible.
When I called to make reservation they said they were not taking anyone, so I placed my order over the phone. Upon arrival they asked if we wanted a table for two, and seated other guest.since we had already order, We paid for our items and left, everything was not at all how I expected. I will never be returning, it makes me sad I had such high hopes. This was my husband's birthday dinner request and it was a terrible experience.

I tried to finish my food but could not, and there was a tomato stick with my bread.lol I don't know if it was suppose to be there but I will not be returning. Thank you I wish you all the best.

This is one of my new favorite restaurants in Southern California. The owner is Italian, has cooked all over the world, and decided to gift us with his skills here in California. I’ve enjoyed everything here, but last week had the best sole in my life. The Osso Bucco was excellent, but can’t go wrong with the pasta, risotto or eggplant dishes. Also great pizza. Call for a reservation. Yes, it’s in a strip mall in Duarte, but this is a regional caliber restaurant.

This is 1 of our favorite Italian restaurants. The food is always fresh and cooked to perfection! Great customer service!

It is a great place. Makes you feel at home, very cozy and warm. I have a great time with friends and it is a place that involves you in good conversations and time is endless plus the excellent attention!