La Grassa Pastificio

We decided to have dinner at La Grassa Pastificio based on some glowing reviews, and it turned out to be a hidden gem indeed. The food here is simply amazing, perhaps some of the best Italian in the area--wow! We started with the burrata and focaccia, both of which were delicious. The burrata was creamy and fresh, while the focaccia was perfectly baked. For our mains, we had the spicy sausage pasta and the seafood pasta (apologies for not recalling the exact menu names). Each dish was incredible, with fantastic presentation and flavors that really packed a punch.One of the highlights of La Grassa Pastificio is the open kitchen and personal service. You can watch each dish being made fresh, adding a delightful element to the dining experience. While the location may seem a bit odd at first, don't let it fool you--this place is a true foodie paradise.If you're in the area, don't pass it by! La Grassa Pastificio is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates great food and a unique dining experience.

We really wanted Italian tonight. So I hopped on Yelp to find a new spot to try. We landed on La Grassa. The atmosphere is fine/casual if that makes sense. Plenty of people dressed really nice. Also people dressed casual. Loved everything about this little spot. The decor is cozy and inviting. Candle on every table. Food seemed to come out quickly. We found out They take reservations. Luckily they had a table or two open for walk ins. Our waitress Lauren L. was delightful! She told us the specials. She Was cheerful. Her service was just spectacular. For starters we got the focaccia bread and the Calamari. Omg the bread was soooooo good. The tapenade that came with it was flavorful and delicious. The calamari was so tender. Cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, green olives, parsley and a grilled lemon. Absolutely incredible. For you mains we had the rigatoni bolognese and the linguine Salmone. The rigatoni It was delicious. A super unique flavor for a bolognese that I can't put my finger on but it was eaten fast and left us wanting more. lol The Linguine Salmone was spectacular. Fresh made pasta. Lemon Crème sauce complimented the cubes cured Salmone perfectly. We savored this dish to the last bite. During our main we definitely ordered another focaccia to sop up all the delish sauce we knew we didn't want to go to waste on our plates . lol No room for dessert tonight but if the quality and taste of the rest of the food was any indication..... I bet it's to die for, We will definitely be back. Come check them out for a family dinner or a nice romantic date for two. You won't regret it. (It's a little pricey but sooooo worth it.) The chef and crew are incredible. Brava to La Grassa!

So the indoor seating is very very very close quarters in some spots. Like I could reach my hand out and touch the person at the next table. They have outdoor seating which would be great when the weather is nice. Cute set up for a strip mall area. The Eggplant Parmesan was made with cinnamon which I happen to enjoy but I know some people don't. The chocolate mousse was amazing. It was all really good.

Food and service are excellent. First time dined in here and I loved the food. Comparable to the food in Italy. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Amazing food. Chef Bobby was amazing. Ben, our server was courteous and extremely sweet. He patiently answered all our questions ( I had many since I am vegetarian and allergic to shell fish) and If he was unsure he got answers from the chef directly. Place is also very cute and cozy! We will be back to try out other things on the menu! Truly a hidden gem in Cary!

This place is honestly SO GOOD. The server informed us that everything but one thing (sorry, forgot what) is made from scratch. Throughout dinner, she was attentive and informative.They have an open kitchen, so you can see what's going on inside. The restaurant allows a lot of natural sunlight to come in contrary to traditional Italian restaurants, but I don't mind! I love sunlight.Last but not least, the food. Oh, the food. From the perfectly roasted broccolini to the al dente pasta to the cannoli and the tiramisu, this is easily one of our favorite restaurants in the Triangle. The price is standard for an Italian restaurant. While the absence of complimentary bread and salad might catch some off guard, the quality of the dishes more than made up for it. The entree sizes leaned towards the smaller end, but the sheer deliciousness of the food left us wholly satisfied.

This was our first visit to La Grassa (our first real meal in NC). It was delicious and very fresh. Service was excellent. Nice decor and ambiance. We will definitely be back!

Visited Raleigh and our friends told us this was a hole-in-the-wall but has good food so away we went! We made a reservation for 7:15PM on a Saturday. We got there a little early and had to wait until 7:15PM before we got seated. Once we did, we got to ordering!We got the fish of the day, rigatoni, eggplants and a few other dishes. They did take a while but it could've been due to the short staff as the owner was there, one server and the kitchen staff. We didn't mind the wait as the owner and our server was extremely friendly, always checking in on us to make sure we were doing ok.The food itself isn't too expensive. The rigatoni was the stand out to me as it had great flavor and a superb al dente texture. Would definitely come back to try other dishes next time I'm in!

In town visiting and this place had great reviews so got a reservation and tried it first dinner. It was disappointing on all fronts. Server did not speak any English so when I asked about the fish special, he couldn't describe it. The chef came out of the kitchen to tell us what it was (halibut). We got the bread to start, rigatoni, another pasta, broccolini and the halibut. The broccolini turned out to be broccoli. The rigatoni was bland and unevenly cooked as though it had been microwaved. The halibut was actually very well prepared but overall, al the food was below average. The ambience was also a let down. Bright lighting, faux marble and battery candles. Just looked much nicer in the online pics.

Focaccia bread was delicious. Unfortunately that is all we should have ordered. Rigatoni bolognese was a joke-Michaelangelos frozen is significantly better. It had clearly been microwaved-had cold spots. There was no one to complain to-no one speaks English except the supposed boss who was in the back, visibly on her phone the entire 1 hour and 45 minutes we sat there. No water was offered until begged for when my wine glass was completely empty. A second member of our party ordered chicken which was dry and was supposed to come with couscous for $28. Instead just had veggies on the plate. When it was time to pay, we 3 couples were asked by the waiter what we had each eaten so he could split the bill. 15 minutes later he returned with a single check for 6 and demanded cash. I have never written a yelp review before. Hope this helps someone!