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Grano Italian Tavern, Scotch Plains, NJ

Grano Italian Tavern

4.7
4.7
238 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Grano Pizzeria & Italian Tavern specializes in classic Italian dishes, hand tossed pizzas, a comfortable bar atmosphere and catering for holidays and special occasions.

Additional information

Experiences

  • BRUNCH

    Multiple dates available
    Weekends are for brunch! Brunch menu available every Sunday 11:30am-3pm. Bottomless prosecco, mimosas & bloody mary's!
    BRUNCH Photo

What 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Union

    Best Ambiance

  • Union

    Hot spot

  • Union

    Neighborhood gem

  • Union

    Great for fine wines

  • Union

    Lively

  • Union

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grano Italian Tavern offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with "great food and service" as consistent highlights. Guests rave about their "delicious" brunch options and "creative, tasty" specials. The restaurant's "friendly staff" and "wonderful cocktails" enhance the dining experience, making it a "hidden gem" worth visiting repeatedly.

238 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really a lot of fun. The staff was wonderful- they really cared about service- Food was very good and portions were. Huge - A local gem

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  2. Debbie VIP

    Greater Boston45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love it here. Was very crowded and tables outside but always the best

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  3. Debbie VIP

    Greater Boston45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoint! I frequent this restaurant and love it.

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  4. Gisele VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Thursday dinner…with a dj treat at end of our dinner for which I truly enjoyed

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  5. Kerri

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender Erick is the best! Love the chicken wings appetizer!

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  6. Nancy

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner with the girls! Great food, great service and lovely ambiance. Already plan on coming back next month for our girls get together.

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  7. Phyllis

    New York City34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe was absolutely wonderful. Great bar scene, all the tables were filled, but the noise level was not bad at all. Overall, our food was good. Where I would make some adjustments: The broccoli rabe and sausage was more beans than broccoli rabe, and the broccoli rabe was a bit bitter. The tomato sauce served with the chicken parm was definitely more acidic than it should’ve been. The bread served was outstanding-definitely the highlight of the meal. Lastly, to charge two dollars extra for blue cheese stuffed olives in a martini is a bit petty. Don’t you think? 

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  8. Gisele VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I frequent Grano quite a lot. Great local spot…standard menu has great options and specials always offer a treat, last evening had ahi tacos that were just the right amount of spice, husband had short rib lasagna which was plentiful portion with a lot of meat. Service is always top notch and ambience can’t be beat for local spot. Will keep returning…new staple in our dining repertoire.

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  9. Rodger

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a neighborhood restaurant/bar that offers very good food, drinks, and atmosphere at reasonable prices. The owner and staff are wonderful people. highly recommend.

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  10. Irena

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful cocktails, delicious food and big portions. The owner actually engaged us in a conversation… it was a wonderful evening! Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Grano Italian Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 322-4808.

Grano Italian Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Grano Italian Tavern

435 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1715

Additional information

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Municipal lot located in the rear of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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