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Grazie's Italian Grill
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for Grazie's Italian Grill
11 reviews in English
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Review from John F.
Valders, WI
2/1/2012
How can you beat their Chicken and Wild Rice Soup? It's Top Notch!
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Review from Ed F.
Cedar Rapids, IA
8/1/2011
I found this place on Yelp and stopped for lunch on Sunday. We wanted to go to Matsu Ya sushi but they're closed on Sunday - bummer! This was just down the street a couple blocks. I didn't care for the bread they serve - dry and starchy. The dipping sauce was a bit over seasoned. They need to keep it simple, start with good quality bread and use extra virgin olive oil and a little Parmesan. This stuff was just too over-powering.
We tried the pizza - chicken bruchetta which had a nice flavor, but we kind of grew tired of it. The service was decent, but didn't seem to be very experienced. My daugher spilled some of her water glass and wipped it up with her only napkin when the waiter brought our the food. He just asked if she was OK, but didn't bring more napkins. I hope we time our next trip better and get some sushi down the road, it sounds awesome. -
Review from Joe K.
Esko, MN
11/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Had the Spaghetti and it was ok. The pasta was fresh and cooked just right. However, the meat sauce was bland and there was just to much of it. Perhaps it was just the day.
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Review from Weston H.
Sachse, TX
9/13/2011
Best cheese curds ever.
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Review from Chelsea L.
Crystal Lake, IL
8/9/2009
I have to agree with the solid 4/4.5 star reviews of Grazie's. I'm up visiting a friend and we drove by, thought they looked interesting, and gave it a shot.
The decor is nice, very clean, lots of natural light and the dining room isn't too big or too small.
The service was very friendly, and though they did not have a table for us right away, the bartender was really nice and the drink prices very reasonable. Our waitress was very nice as well and brought us more of the amazing bread and dipping oil while our meal was baking.
Because they really do make almost everything to-order.
Our dishes were very fresh tasting and filling with plenty of left-overs for lunch tomorrow. Didn't have dessert because we were too full, but the choices look divine and I'll remember to save room if/when I am back in the area.
My only complaint was that when we walked in and through most of our meal, the sound system was playing some nice contemporary alt rock that was awkwardly changed to a country station as we were finishing our meal. Ick. -
Review from Dusty K.
Chicago, IL
8/24/2009
We stopped at Grazie's on our way home. Trying to avoid the standard fast food options, Grazie's was a nice change of pace. I was completely surprised by the food here but in a good way. I wasn't expecting much but thought it was a good sign when they gave my niece a small piece of pizza dough to play with while we waited for our food to arrive. Homemade pizza dough usually means good pizza. If I'm ever back I would definitely try it out. My burger was cooked perfectly and they even grilled the bun which provided a nice crunch to each bite. Bonus points for the small details like that.
This also seems like the kind of modern place you could go to for watching sporting games. They have a nice bar area with several plasma TVs. Overall, this is a great place to visit on a trip or for locals to come in the area for a cheaper but still tasty dinner. The food appears to be very fresh and I like the attention to detail. -
Review from Jeff K.
Wausau, WI
10/28/2007
This is one of those restaurants where I enter into a debate with myself: Do I give it 5 stars or do I give it 4 stars?
The dipping oil for the bread: 5 stars
The italian bread: 3 stars.
The house salad: 4 stars.
The house dressing: 5 stars.
The Mediterranean pasta: 5 stars.
The squash ravioli and cinammon pork entree overall: 4 stars (because of the sauce being a little too sweet).
The squash ravioli and the pork tenderloins: 5 stars.
See what I mean?
Very friendly wait staff (Liz).
Nice ambience
Value for the money: 5 stars. -
Review from Chad W.
Madison, WI
2/20/2011 2 photos
So so Italian! The Spicy garlic chicken is beyond good! Still its a bit pricey and has a weird atmosphere, imagine listing to country radio while eating in an Italian themed restaurant!
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Review from Jeff B.
Madison, WI
11/18/2010
Nice for a break from I-39 (easy exit and re-entry). The kids will like it (they get pizza dough to play with) but the food is nothing special. Think Olive Garden with less salt but higher prices. The staff is very friendly and efficient. Decor is nice as well. It looks and feels like a chain right down to the Hall & Oates on the Muzak. I had the "Margarita" pizza which was a bit too oily but tasted good and my son had the Alfredo pasta (regular order $16) which he seemed to like.
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Review from Katy G.
9/26/2008
I went to Grazie's a few times, and it was always a pretty good experience. Their bread and dipping oil is fantastic! Every time we went, appetizers were half off, I think in the late afternoon. Portion sizes are huuuge for the pasta dishes, and there were always leftovers. The service was fast and friendly. Grazie's offers a free meal on your birthday--alright!.
Listed in: Up North
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Review from Steve W.
Oakland, CA
6/17/2009 2 photos
They claim to make everything fresh daily, including the pasta, and I believe 'em. They also let you mix and match ingredients since everything is assembled to order. It wasn't AMAZING food, but it was good. Very friendly servers too. No complaints!
