Grano Emporio

4.5

106 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Grano Emporio is the creation of Gino Troia; a passionate cook and culinary historian. Gino is a long time resident of Baltimore who retains roots in his native Napoli.

A team of creative, talented characters help bring Grano Emporio to life. With nutritional equilibrium and a harmony of flavors, they have created a rustic, yet contemporary, Euro/Italian cuisine in line with Hampden's informal hipster style.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
MONDAY - CLOSED Tuesday thru Thursday 5:00 PM - 10.00 PM (last seating) Friday and Saturday 5:oo PM to 11:00 PM (last seating) Sunday - Brunch 11:00 AM - 4:00 Dinner 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Open for Lunch for Private Parties. Call or email for details.
Phone number
(443) 438-7521
Website
http://www.granopastabar.com/emporio
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gino Troia
Catering
We offer our guests several options for private and corporate dining and events, with special attention provided to alumni and faculty of our neighboring universities.
Private party facilities
Please call for private party/large party arrangements.
Private party contact
Simone Martini G.M: (443) 438-7521

Location
3547 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
Neighborhood
Northwest Baltimore
Cross street
W 36th / Chestnut Ave
Parking details
Parking lot behind restaurant, street parking free after 6pm and on weekends.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

106 Reviews

W
Warwillow
Baltimore
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Such a shame this was their last night of being open. Would definitely have gone again.
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VIP
Baltimore
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately, this Hampden neighborhood gem will be closing for good at the end of business tomorrow night, June 30, 2018. Grano Emporio is truly, authentically Italian with a Tuscan/Roman influence. Gino Troia's other smaller Italian pasta bar in Hampden called Grano Pasta Bar will remain open. He also has a Grano Pasta Bar in Federal Hill neither of which I have experienced yet. I plan to do so in the future. The food offerings at Grano Emporio are prepared with care and attentively served. The menu is very appealing and well thought out making it difficult to zero in on one selection or another. The establishment is impeccably clean and well run. It is obvious that the staff are dedicated and attentive to their duties and the diners. One gets the feeling that they genuinely like one another, work well together, and consider themselves part of the Troia family. Grano Emporio will be missed. Thank you Gino, Chris, Melody, and other staff members for making me feel like I'm having dinner in a good friend's Italian kitchen and home. Wish you wouldn't go!
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Bawlmerhon
Baltimore
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gonna miss this place. Thank goodness the pasta bar of staying in town for
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GuestDiner
Baltimore
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I've dined at Grano over the years since it opened. I regret to read it is closing. I came to visit one last time. The food and service did not disappoint. I had one of my favorites: pasta with white clam sauce. Gino stopped by the table several times to greet us. That was special. The only downside to dining at Grano is the difficulty finding parking in Hamden.
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HughJ
Baltimore
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We went to Grano because it is closing at the end of the month. We were disappointed that the menu had been considerably cut down. Still they had some good wines. I will miss this restaurant because they had excellent Italian food and we knew the owner and one of the former chefs.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Gino you are great we will miss you great food ALWAYS
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tobes
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sad to see this place go because it has become a staple in the Hampden neighborhood over the last several years. Service and food were always on point and the compared with other places, this was very reasonably priced in my opinion. Will have to check out Grano pasta bar but will miss Emporio
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Cooper
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Intimate table for 8, great waitress, delicious food, quiet so you don't have to shout.
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SteveY
Baltimore
25 reviews
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We've been to this place several times a while ago and it was always good, but this evening everything was disappointing. Not sure why.
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AmandaW
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pasta! Our whole table was pleased, and I would definitely go back for more.
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3547 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211

Additional information

Cross street
W 36th / Chestnut Ave
Neighborhood
Northwest Baltimore
Hours of operation
MONDAY - CLOSED Tuesday thru Thursday 5:00 PM - 10.00 PM (last seating) Friday and Saturday 5:oo PM to 11:00 PM (last seating) Sunday - Brunch 11:00 AM - 4:00 Dinner 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Open for Lunch for Private Parties. Call or email for details.
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking lot behind restaurant, street parking free after 6pm and on weekends.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gino Troia
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.granopastabar.com/emporio
Phone number
(443) 438-7521
Catering
We offer our guests several options for private and corporate dining and events, with special attention provided to alumni and faculty of our neighboring universities.
Private party facilities
Please call for private party/large party arrangements.
Private party contact
Simone Martini G.M: (443) 438-7521

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