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Grano Arso, Chester, CT

Grano Arso

4.9 (1751)
$31 to $50
Italian
6 Main Street, Chester, CT 06412

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.***

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

Experiences

  • VIET POP UP #26 : Celebrating Family Ties

    $85.00 per person

    Jun 10, 2025 only
    This June, Lani will be celebrating family ties. She'll be featuring traditional dishes commonly enjoyed family style. More importantly, dishes that she and her parents would enjoy together in their apartment in NYC. A three course family style dinner with different textures, hitting all different senses and taste buds. Let's not forget our bartenders' delicious crafted cocktails that night! Book on Open Table today and bring in the family. $85 pp excluding tax, beverage, and gratuity. Menu is served as is to maintain the integrity of the dishes. We thank you for your understanding. See you then! Thank you for supporting her pop ups.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,751 people are saying

Grano Arso reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Food

  • Connecticut

    Italian

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Neighborhood gem

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grano Arso in Chester, CT, delights patrons with its "amazing fresh food" and "unique, fresh, delicious" dishes. Diners rave about the "superb" trattoria menu and "incredible" pasta. Service is consistently "excellent," with staff praised for their attentiveness. The restaurant's ambiance complements the "wonderful dining experience," making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.
1,751 Reviews

  1. Jason

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maureen was a wonderful server. Food was delicious as always.

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  2. Michael

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They churn their own butter. What more can I say.

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  3. Janis VIP

    Connecticut23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Their rigatoni bolognese is absolutely outstanding..my dinner partner had it during Covid and never forgot it and was just as thrilled with it as 5 years ago. (too long to wait) The bread provided was excellent, as was the misticanza salad; and it was enough for 4 people to each have a bit. The oricchiette with pork shank and nightly special of fluke with chickpeas were also really good. We will not wait as long to return.

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  4. Ken VIP

    Coastal Georgia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. Nicole was kind and charming. A little pricey but the food is exceptional.

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  5. Aimee VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, both food and service were excellent! A favorite dining location!

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  6. Notis

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Chef’s tasting menu with the wine pairing was incredible! Highly recommended!

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  7. Jenny

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal I have had . reminded me of the meals I received in Europe.

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  8. Daria VIP

    Greater Boston80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a gem. Perfectly presented food from a variety of pasta choices, including vegetarian options. Innovative recipes, excellent plating, ample portions, and a friendly waitstaff. Wine and bar choices excellent. Prix fix meals also an option and attraction for mid week. Cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Good vibes all around.

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  9. Shane

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Grano is our go to for any celebration. Very lucky to have them in CT!

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  10. Jada VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was AMAZING and the ambiance is relaxing. We loved everything about our evening at Grano Arso!

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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 1751 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. Middlesex
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
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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