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Grano Arso, Chester, CT

Grano Arso

4.8
4.8
1616 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Lunar New Year Dinner Celebration 2025

    US$130.00 per person

    Jan 26, 2025 only
    It's that time of year and Lani is excited to launch the next Lunar New Year Celebratory Dinner on Sunday, January 26th. The Year of the Snake is upon us and we are excited to share its bounty with you. Doors will be open at 4:15pm for cocktails and snacks, followed by a 4 course dinner at 5pm. This year, Lani will be doing a fashion show featuring Vietnam's traditional dress, called the Ao Dai. Join her and the team on a journey filled with history, exquisite fabrics, and vibrant colors. This will be a memorable night! Reserve today to book your table -$130pp excluding tax, beverage, and gratuity.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,616 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 Ambience

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Neighbourhood 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.

1,616 Reviews

  1. Sammy

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve diner here before and was very impressed. However, for the NYE prefix meal I wasn’t wowed for the price tag. Some dishes were amazing, while others were just okay and lacked flavor. The pasta dishes in particular were bland and I paid an extra $40 supplemental charge for the truffle pasta and was disappointed at the lack of flavor. I also found the cod to be a bit bland and the desserts were nothing to write home about. I got the wine pairing as well and while it introduced me to some new wines I wouldn’t have otherwise tried, the wines clearly paired better with certain dish options vs others. I think for a true wine pairing, they should have offered an option for each dish rather than each course given the variety in flavors and ingredients with each option varied significantly. The server however was extremely attentive without being overbearing. She checked in after the first few bites of each dish, kept our water glasses full, cleared our plates and brought fresh silverware between each course. Overall, for 2 people with 1 wine pairing, 1 cocktail, the supplemental charge for the truffle pasta, tax and tip the total came to $455. For that price tag I expected to be wowed and it was just good at best. Would dine here again, but would skip the NYE dinner in the future

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  2. david

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Year's Eve at Grano was outstanding! The ambiance, service, and special dinner menu was over the top extraordinary! They created a wonderful evening for guests and we felt privileged to be a part of this special evening! They never disappoint, but New Year's Eve Dinner was just a special treat this year!

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  3. Ronald

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual an excellent dining experience. The food is always amazing. The service is steller!

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  4. Hannah

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As ATA’s, everything is meticulous and well Planned menu. The staff were festive for new years and made it sooo happy!

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  5. Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing night at an amazing restaurant with friends ringing in the New Year!

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  6. matthew

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant has NEVER disappointed! Flavors are always amazing. I think it is my favorite restaurant in Connecticut. I hope it never changes and I highly recommend it!

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    Seattle

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for the special five course truffle dinner. Incredible. We eat there often and this was probably the best meal we’ve ever had.

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  8. Shane

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We greatly enjoyed the amazing truffle dinner! All of the 5 courses were spectacular and creative.

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  9. Adam

    New York City

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dine frequently at Grano. The cocktails and food are always terrific. We love the diversity of food options available. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was marred by other guests, who were incredibly loud/boisterous. I enjoy a restaurant with “energy” and “verve”, but these guests impacted our dining experience. This is in no way the restaurant’s fault.

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  10. David

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great place. Happy we traveled up to Chester for the meal.

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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 1616 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 25 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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