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Grano Italian Tavern, Scotch Plains, NJ

Grano Italian Tavern

4.4
4.4
224 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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
  • Website
    https://www.granoitaliantavern.com/
  • 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!
  • Location
    435 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1715
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Four Course Wine Dinner

    US$80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 9, 2024 only
    Please join us Monday December 9th for a 4 Course Wine Dinner at 6:30 $80 PLUS TAX AND GRATUITY PER PERSON INCLUDES 1 GLASS OF WINE WITH EACH COURSE. DOORS OPEN @6PM DINNER STARTS @630PM Welcome assorted dried meats and imported cheeses 1st Course Verdure Fritte Zuchini, Broccoli, and Cauliflower dipped in a seasoned batter and fried until golden brown served with a garlic aioli 2nd Course Pasta Al Forno Annelini pasta baked with short rib, peas, bits of prosciutto, pomodoro sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella 3rd Course Branzino all’Acqua Pazza Roasted filet of Branzino, served with roasted tomatoes in a rich herb tomato broth finished with zest of lemon and olive oil 4th Course Lemon Olive Oil Cake topped with limoncello whipped cream
    Four Course Wine Dinner photo

Menu

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What 224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Union

    Child-friendly

  • Union

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Union

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grano Italian Tavern is a "wonderful neighborhood gem" with a "welcoming experience" crafted by owner Nino. Patrons rave about the "amazing food, ambiance and service," highlighting dishes like lasagne, breakfast pizza, and lemon ricotta pancakes. With a full bar, ample serving sizes, and "outstanding value," it's a must-visit spot.

224 Reviews

  1. JEFF

    New York City

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very consistent. Never get a bad meal. Nicole our server was outstanding. Friendly, polite, cheerful, great service, just a very nice person. We go there pretty often, and the pizza is pretty good too.

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  2. Lee

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant with great service but food had no taste! No flavor at all in shrimp scampi, overcooked shrimp and did not taste any garlic or seasoning. Chicken Milanese had no flavor and was overcooked. Caesar salad tasted like the dressing g came from a bottle. Will not be going back.

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  3. Jadyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriends and I had a wonderful brunch at Grano today. The food (breakfast pizza, yum!), cocktails and service was an A+!! Loved, loved the ambience. We will definitely be back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great serving sizes at a very reasonable price point. Whipped ricotta was delicous, and the bread that it comes with was so good (and they give you so much). I had the Carbonara, great flavor and a good amount of pancetta. Wife had the Chicken Parm, she loved it. Ambiance is great, love the decor and the bar is very classy. Good wine selection at a good price point. My wife and I got 2 apps and an entree each. I had a martini and 2 glasses of wine. Tab was $140, great value. Waitress was very helpful, talked us out of ordering too many apps because we were unaware how large the serving sizes were!

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  5. Janice

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kimberly our server was fabulous! The food was excellent. Great ambiance and noise level with a packed dining room is hard to accomplish so hats off! Owner walked around engaging with patrons which is fabulous. We had the special Beef Short Ribs which were cooked to perfection with mashed potatoes and broccoli. We had the Eggplant Parm, bucatini with Shrimp and Chicken Saltimbocca all great. Chicken Milanese was dry but just ok. Overall a great night. Drinks on par!! They did ask us to hurry up for an incoming reservation but that was because of kitchen timing not us delaying but we weren’t really too offended but really not a good thing. That was only negative. Overall, great place and we will go back.

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  6. john

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food! Will Go back! Nice atmosphere! Pizza was excellent

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  7. renee

    New York City

    35 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a “one and done” for me - Everything was pretty mediocre to very bland.

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  8. Anthony

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Horrible experience. Gave my girlfriend the wrong food and didn’t even fire the next order. Took 20 minutes Food was SO bland. Missing salt and any type of flavor.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and time at Grano. A great choice for a family night out or a girls night.

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  10. MelissaS

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Since discovering I’ve made Grano my go to place to meet friends for a delicious dinner, great service and inviting atmosphere. Nino does an outstanding job creating a welcoming experience. My only concern is if I tell too many people that it really is Scotch Plains best kept secret I won’t get a table. Look forward to going again.

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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 4.4 stars by 224 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 p.m.
Booked 3 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

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Website
    https://www.granoitaliantavern.com/
  • 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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