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Grano Arso, Chester, CT

Grano Arso

4.9
4.9
1674 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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

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What 1,674 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

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Hot spot

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grano Arso offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "amazing food" and "exceptional service" in a "charming town." The restaurant's "innovative and delicious" dishes, including "homemade pastas" and "locally sourced ingredients," are consistently praised. The "tasting menu" and "creative cocktails" enhance the "lovely ambiance," making it a must-visit destination.

1,674 Reviews

  1. Richard VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grano continues to hit it out of the park. My wife and I had the choice of the mid week Bistro specials . $39 for 3 courses. She had the arugula salad I had the carrot and cucumber with tahini sauce. We both had the roasted pork w peppers over polenta. Followed by gelato and a chocolate and raspberry tort. The wine choices are excellent. I had a glass 2016 barbarresco that that tasted like it was from one of the best producers in Piemonte . She had a unoaked Piemonte chard. Which was quite good. The table next to us had 5 course tasting menu w/ wine pairings. Our waitress McKenzie is very knowledgeable re all the wines and every thing on the menu. Joel and Lani and staff show great attention to detail from sourcing from the best local organic farms to how each dish is prepared. The food is like you were having it prepared by Michelin 3 star chef in Italy. It rates A 10 out 10

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  2. OlindaG VIP

    Monterrey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! The food was great, the server was so kind, we had an amazing time.

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  3. Jeff VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience - truly. From the water service, to the bread, to the cocktails, food, and desert ever detail is impeccable. And what's most amazing is that it is that way every. single. time. We've dined here many times and every time is special. The restaurant is "full", but never feels crowded. The staff is "busy", but never hurried. You never feel rushed, courses come at appropriate points. All of their selections - food and drink alike - include innovative unique items and timeless classics. But trust me - even basic pasta dishes you've had 1,000 times before at home or elsewhere are not to be missed here. Every detail is perfect - every time - and their staff is truly best in class. You'll never have a better meal or a better experience anywhere in the world.

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  4. Tina VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food wonderful service! We had Wes as a driver today and want a treat! He so kind and always a smile! Made us feel really special!

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  5. Gregory VIP

    Las Vegas172 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal in a cozy ambiance. The team never misses a beat

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  6. Louise

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although this is not a vegetarian restaurant, this is an excellent place to bring vegetarian friends and family members. There are many excellent offerings for them.

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  7. Jennifer

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible but the service was slow. It took a half hour for us just to get drinks. We ended up being there 2 hours in total because of how slow it was.

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  8. Korrie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exquisite meal. Everything was incredible. We will be back soon!

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  9. Tom

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and unique great tasting drinks, service was impeccable.

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  10. John VIP

    New Orleans18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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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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 1674 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 18 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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