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Grano Italian Tavern, Scotch Plains, NJ

Grano Italian Tavern

4.7
4.7
235 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Grano Pizzeria & Italian Tavern specializes in classic Italian dishes, hand tossed pizzas, a comfortable bar atmosphere and catering for holidays and special occasions.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (908) 322-4808
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We specialize in party trays, sandwich platters, desserts & more! Call today to speak with a catering specialist!
  • Private party facilities
    Let Grano be a part of your special day. Grano has wide ranging and full customizable private event packages!
  • Neighborhood
    Scotch Plains
  • Parking details
    Municipal lot located in the rear of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 235 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Union

    Hot spot

  • Union

    Neighborhood gem

  • Union

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grano Italian Tavern is a charming neighborhood gem known for its "great food," "fantastic service," and "lovely ambiance." This local favorite offers an inviting atmosphere with standout dishes like pizza, short rib lasagna, and whipped ricotta. Patrons appreciate the owner's warmth and engaging service, making it a "new staple" for many.

235 Reviews
  1. Gisele

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Kerri

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  3. Nancy

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    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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  4. Phyllis

    New York City

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    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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  5. Gisele

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    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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  6. Rodger

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    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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  7. Irena

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  8. Sean

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great local spot, service was fantastic, as usual!

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  9. Kristine

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved every minute of the great food, service and ambiance. We will be back!

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  10. Sarah

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect early bday dinner with family for our 9 year old. Several other families at our 5:30 time slot but not overwhelming with kids at all. I’ve loved this spot as a date night, friends out, or family get together. Service was amazing, food was great, ambience warm and elevated cozy. This is a new go-to.

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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 235 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 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grano Italian Tavern

435 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1715

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Scotch Plains
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Municipal lot located in the rear of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (908) 322-4808
  • Catering
    We specialize in party trays, sandwich platters, desserts & more! Call today to speak with a catering specialist!
  • Private party facilities
    Let Grano be a part of your special day. Grano has wide ranging and full customizable private event packages!
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