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Grano Arso, Chester, CT

Grano Arso

4.8
4.8
1600 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Owned and operated by husband and wife, Chef Joel and Lani Gargano, coupled with warm and knowledgeable hospitality and a creative and experience kitchen team with Grano Arso is the neighborhood go-to eatery for wholesome cooking, Italian wine, local beers, and specialty cocktails. We invite you to come and experience what community means to us!

***Please note for large parties of 6 and more there is a service charge of 22%. There is a prix fixe menu requirement for parties of 7 to 12 with a service charge of 22% and 50% deposit. Guests will need to have the restaurant book large parties and will not be able to do so on Opentable.***

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 322-3143
  • Website
    http://www.granoct.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    ​ ​Joel Gargano
  • Catering
    Please contact Lani Gargano or Lauren via email at lani@granoct.com or Lauren@granoct.com for catering inquiring.
  • Private party facilities
    Grano Arso is available for private events. Please reach out to Lauren at lauren@granoct.com about packages and pricing! For prompt responses, please cc Lani Gargano as well using lani@granoct.com.
  • Location
    6 Main Street, Chester, CT 06412
  • Neighborhood
    Chester
  • Cross street
    ​Water Street
  • Parking details
    Municipal lot plus street parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Feast of Seven Fish

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    ***Payment will be taken at the restaurant, at the end of your meal. This price does not include tax, gratuity or any additional beverages. Running December 20th-24th We've got a feast for you with lots of fish in 5 courses! An Italian American tradition, which Chef Joel loves to prepare for all of you every year. Join us! Please note, the ala carte menu will be available except for December 24th. (however, some non seafood items will be available for your party of desired)
    Feast of Seven Fish Photo

  • Feast of Seven Fish

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 20, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
    Running December 20th-24th We've got a feast for you with lots of fish in 5 courses! An Italian American tradition, which Chef Joel loves to prepare for all of you every year. Join us! Please note, the ala carte menu will be available except for December 24th. ***Payment will be taken at the restaurant, at the end of your meal. This price does not include tax, gratuity or any additional beverages.
    Feast of Seven Fish Photo

  • Truffle Dinner

    $155.00 per person

    Dec 29, 2024 only
    ***Payment will be taken at the restaurant, at the end of your meal. This price does not include tax, gratuity or any additional beverages. From Chef Joel Gargano, Grano Arso brings you a truffle dinner NOT TO MISS! A 5 course menu of imported truffles, prepared with traditional dishes of Italy. Chef Joel Loves truffle season and wants to share with you the best!

Menu

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What 1,600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Food

  • Connecticut

    Italian

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Neighborhood gem

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Lively

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grano Arso, nestled in charming Chester, offers a dining experience that is both "absolutely fabulous" and consistently delightful. Its "homemade pasta and seasonal dishes" are a highlight, with a menu that is both creative and fresh. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "warm ambiance," making it a top choice for special occasions. Don't miss the chef's tasting menu, which showcases the "incredible talents" of the culinary team. This restaurant is truly a standout in CT, attracting food lovers near and far.

1,600 Reviews

  1. Janelle

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From appetizers to dessert Grano Arso slayed 😀 The duck was divine. The staff was welcoming. It was an experience.

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  2. Jan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Feast of the seven fishes very much! The food as outstanding and the wine pairings were perfect. We were taken care of expertly. Highly recommend!!!

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  3. Mary

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food subtle flavors unique. Certainly a cut above .

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  4. Kaley

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another perfect meal, and a wonderful birthday celebration!

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  5. leslie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was absolutely wonderful - bolognese and shrimp special, as well as our starter salad and calamari. Drinks also outstanding, as was the service. The only disappointment was that we were seated in the back room, which is rather stark, and next to a very loud table. We will definitely return, but request a table in the main room.

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  6. Tom

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks and a great value. We went on a Tuesday night, which will a little quieter and was a nice atmosphere. The entire downtown has a great atmosphere, with plenty of stores to browse before dinner, and pubs for an after dinner drink, if desired. The menu is somewhat limited, but there are still plenty of choices for fantastic food. My wife and I each chose one of the pasta dishes, and they did not disappoint. The cocktail and wine selection was amazing. This is one of our favorite restaurants and is a 45 minute drive for us, but is definitely worth it.

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  7. Ruth-Ann

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We make dinner here with friends, an annual tradition. We always enjoy it and have not been disappointed yet! Food was delicious, great service, and it was pretty quiet tonight, which only enhanced the experience. Already looking forward to next year!

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  8. Aileen

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious!! Service was great. Cocktails were amazing. The food was excellent. Definitely get the eggplant appetizer. The pastas were all great. Restaurant was decorated for the holidays and was so quaint, as is the town of Chester.

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  9. Vincent

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very delicious and the staff was very nice!

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  10. Bill

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a very pleasant setting! Service excellent…… just a good experience from start to finish…..parking near the restaurant can be an issue but Chester downtown is very walkable

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FAQs

Grano Arso offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 322-3143.

Grano Arso is rated 4.8 stars by 1600 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 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grano Arso

6 Main Street, Chester, CT 06412

Additional information

  • Cross street
    ​Water Street
  • Neighborhood
    Chester
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Municipal lot plus street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    ​ ​Joel Gargano
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.granoct.com/
  • Phone number
    (860) 322-3143
  • Catering
    Please contact Lani Gargano or Lauren via email at lani@granoct.com or Lauren@granoct.com for catering inquiring.
  • Private party facilities
    Grano Arso is available for private events. Please reach out to Lauren at lauren@granoct.com about packages and pricing! For prompt responses, please cc Lani Gargano as well using lani@granoct.com.
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