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Grano Arso, Chester, CT

Grano Arso

4.9
4.9
1664 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Italian

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Hot spot

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grano Arso impresses with "excellent service" and "amazing food," offering a "wonderful dining experience" in charming Chester. Known for its homemade pasta and creative dishes, it's a favorite for special occasions. Guests rave about the "attentive staff" and "lovely atmosphere," making it a standout choice in Connecticut dining.

1,664 Reviews

  1. John

    VIP

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our latest visit was on Valentine’s Day when they had a prix fixe menu. There were four courses and everything was fantastic including the drinks. This is a relatively fancy place with great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend. 

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  2. Gina

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our meal very much. Our server Lauren was awesome. Homemade pasta was delicious! Will definitely be back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and and ambiance as always!

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Trattoria menu and friendly, relaxed vibe of the busy dining room. Looking froward to next meal here

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  5. Charlie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Going to Grano Arso is a real treat! The espresso martini is the best on the shoreline and their food is amazing! I love the trattoria menu during the week since I usually go on a Wednesday. It gives you the option to try different dishes and for a very reasonable price.

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  6. PAUL

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, and a wonderful atmosphere.

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  7. KarenC

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Grano Arso is always a pleasure / from the good to the service and ambiance.

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  8. Abby

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a unique and innovative dining experience. Never disappoints!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just great all around. Thank you to the chef and service staff.

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  10. Donna

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the service is just so above the average. Outstanding customer service and experience. The food is outstanding. My favorite restaurant hands down!

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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 4.9 stars by 1664 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 9 times today

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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