Grano Pasta Bar

What a cute and cozy little Italian place! We've been walking past this place for a year and finally decided that we needed to just go. And I'm kicking myself for waiting for so long! The food here is unreal. It's absolutely delicious. The clam pasta was STUNNING the caprese salad was amazing. The wine. The limoncello. Everything. So good. Cozy. Quaint. With STELLAR Italian food. What more could you ask for?

I ordered through DoorDash and when I received my order, it was still piping hot. I ordered the meatballs and lasagna. The meatballs could have used a little more salt overall so every-time I took a bite, I was slightly disappointed. The sauce could also use a touch of salt as well. The meatballs did however have great herb flavors and I think I tasted some kind of cheese. Although, I didn't notice it when I looked at it. I ended up dumping shredded cheese in the container which h gave me the saltiness it was missing. The lasagna did not look appealing but it did taste good. The types of cheeses they used really did their thing!! The lasagna was flavorful and very fulfilling. I was surprised it didn't have any meat on the inside, but It really doesn't matter. It's still so good! The sauce for the lasagna was good as well. I would absolutely order this again!!

We were seated at 8:00 on a Saturday night, and while we expected a bit of a wait, it took 15 minutes to even receive water or have the chance to place our order, which we were fine with considering the busy night. However, 45 minutes later, we still hadn't received our appetizer. Meanwhile, the table next to us, seated 15 minutes after us, had drinks, bread, appetizers, and even their entrees before we were given a second round of water.We would have loved to try the food, but unfortunately, it just wasn't our night.

Came here for a birthday dinner with my best friend. It's a charming pasta spot that you can either take-out or dine-in at. We came because it is one of the more affordable pasta spots in town. We were a group of four and sat outside. It was a Friday evening around 7pm at we waited less than 10 minutes for a seat outside.The staff is extremely kind and welcoming here. We each ordered pastas to share. My bestie and her husband shared the carbonara. We all found it a bit too smokey for our liking. The burrata salad was nice and delicious like burrata always is. I shared the ravioli al formaggio with another friend and we really enjoyed the vodka sauce with it.To finish our meals we ordered the mini cannolis. We all enjoyed the filling. I wish I liked the pastry part a bit more. While none of us ordered this, I appreciated the gluten-free options they offered (like meatballs and a gluten-free pasta substitute). Overall we had a pretty good experience here and I'd be interested to return to try different things on the menu.

- The ambiance of this place was cozy. However, i felt like the tables were very close together and seemed congested. You're practically elbow to elbow with strangers. - The food was great. We found it to be filling and tasty. - The staff was very welcoming and kind.

I sat outside so I didn't get to see the interior, but the bench area was super cute and had an awning over which made it perfect once the sun set behind the buildings. Service was quick, even seated outdoors, and we had the lovely pleasure of speaking to the owner at the end. She came to ask how the food was, which is not something I'm used to anymore after living in a city for years so I was warmed by the thoughtfulness. I ordered a gnocchi vodka and aperol spritz and was not disappointed by either. The gnocchi were chewy and paired well with the sauce, while the aperol was light and refreshing. Perfect dinner spot, especially in warm weather!

Came here almost by accident, we're staying in DC and decided to take a day trip to Baltimore, got hungry and end up in this cozy, intimate restaurant filled with a lovely team and amazing food! Thank you for the great dinner!

Having been to Rome and many "Little Italy" in the US, I'd say I have the best carbonara and ragu di pomodoro in the US. The pasta is not over cooked ("al dente"), leaving the texture a bit chewy and bouncy, which I really enjoyed. The carbonara sauce is rich and creamy, with the pork/bacon pieces smoky and chewy. In particular, it's not over-salted which makes it stands out in my opinion (sometimes this dish is too salty). And I notice their sauce is not "eggy", meaning that they probably didn't add egg in the sauce (but still rich and creamy), and I prefer it cooked this way.The ragu di pomonoro is light and refreshing. The tomato is a bit tangy but it's the extent that I enjoy. We also had salad and appetizer, both full of flavor and good portion. It was a solid dinner. The service was nice. Our server was nice and explained to us the ingredients and flavor profile of the food. And also recommended wine that pairs well with the pasta (the wine, btw, was very good! Forgot the particular name, but it was sparkling white wine, slightly sweet). The atmosphere was great too, candles on the table, relatively private. Good spot for hanging out with friends and having dates.

My new go-to pasta restaurant! The vibes of the restaurant are quite homey and warm, with dim lighting, artwork, and wine bottles placed around. It can get quite crowded, which especially during the colder months can make sitting towards the front of the restaurant harder, but the food makes it worth it!I ordered the Linguini Zia Teresa, which featured shrimp and linguini in a garlic and tomato sauce, which was definitely the standout meal from all the times I have eaten here. My friend had the Ravioli Ai Funghi, which was a delicious mushroom and ricotta ravioli dish. We ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer, which while a bit oilier than we expected was still a great meal starter (we have since become big fans of their regular mixed olives appetizer). I have also since tried the Penne Vodka, which while also great wasn't quite as top notch as these other two meals. The service was great--we had to wait a while for our meals, and we were given a tiramisu on the house.The major con is the prices, which can definitely be quite steep, but this is a great place for an occasional student budget splurge!

Second time here. Pasta was served hot and fresh. We got the penne vodka and the pollo alla checca. Both very yummy. The first time we came we got two servings of the spaghetti carbonara. One had much more oil and the sauce was completely separated. So don't expect consistency.Service was poorer than expected. Waitresses all seemed to be in a rush and didn't check on us at all. Tables are all crammed together. We had to press ourselves against another couple's table just to sit and then get up. Worst tiramisu I've ever had in my life. The portion was perfect for $7 but the ladyfingers were way too thick and SOLID. I don't think they'd even been soaked at all. They were not spongy and soft and we had to cut into them so they didn't completely lift out of the tray. The entire thing was essentially dry ladyfingers with some pudding on top and a dusting of chocolate. It had some weird dusting of sugar around the outside of the base cake that made it crunchy and hard. Unbelievable.