Il Grano Restaurant
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Customer Reviews (19 reviews)
bmattlin
on Citysearch Sep 26, 2009Neither as good nor as bad as billed. Pleasant atmosphere, charming service. Chef-owner himself came out to discuss options w/ my 10-yr-old daughter, who wanted something off-menu. BUT waiter twice overlooked 1... (more)
poleypole
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2008I had my family in town in from New York and I wanted to take them out to dinner to show them that LA could compete with New York when it came to fine Italian cuisine. I had researched various restaurants meticulously and... (more)
FoodEEEEEE
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2008Continuing our quest to find the best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, my wife and I were thoroughly wowed by Il Grano this week. The menu is born of seasonal ingredients and is changed monthly. There is enough... (more)
mhezel
on Citysearch Feb 23, 2008This I probably the best restaurant experience I have ever had. I've been to many LA restaurants and for some reason have never heard of Il Grano. However, after a friends recommendation, we decided to try it out.... (more)
pakalaka
on Citysearch Dec 20, 2007Because the other reviews were glowing, I was excited about trying this restaurant. Unfortunately, for the prices the food was terrible. The bass we ordered tasted bland, and it didn't taste fresh. The Foccacia... (more)
famousblueraincoat
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2007This is my favorite restaurant in LA for crudo, which is sashimi-like fish but with an Italian spin. They use olive oils and other toppings on the fish. I once had a squid ink pasta with uni that was amazing as well. The... (more)
Alison Kramer
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2007<b>The Scene<br></b>Falling somewhere between bistro-intimate and haute cuisine-elegant, this retooled dining room hums with the mellow chatter of a mature, Westside crowd. Warm lighting pours from... (more)
maxsal
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2006Awful. It defies logic that this had a 9.5 rating at the time of my visit. I had the "tasting menu," and what a disappointment. As my 1st course, I received what was clearly "left over" scraps from my guest's sushi... (more)
mpedante
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2006Il Grano has a tasteful, minimalist atmosphere, a good wine selection, and the food is very good. Oxtail ravioli were buttery, savory, and scrumptious, as were the menu staples "fantasia" (sushi medley) and... (more)
luciiwasaki
on Citysearch May 10, 2006In all my years traveling to various regions throughout Italy, I have rarely found a restaurant true to authentic cooking here in L.A....until now. I was pleasantly surprised to meet Chef Marino who shared his... (more)