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Il Grano
Il Grano's contemporary Italian cuisine is served in a comfortable and modern atmosphere. Chef Sal Marino's top quality seafood, produce from local organic farms and his own garden, and all natural meats are the basis for the authentic Italian cuisine which has earned him a James Beard nominee for Best Chef and recognition by Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Gourmet, Wine Spectator, Angeleno, LA Times and more.
Seasonal menus, spectacular seafood tasting dinners beginning with the signature crudo-raw impeccably fresh fish (LA Times), the ever changing popular vegetarian tasting menu (culminating with Tomato Wednesday starting in July highlighting over 40 varieties of heirloom tomatoes grown in his garden) assure you a wonderfully different experience each visit. Award winning Wine Spectator wine list with 1,000 selections including over 100 wines under $60.
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55 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 55 reviews
5 stars
(36)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(38)
- neighborhood gem(33)
- special occasion(31)
- notable wine list(22)
- romantic(21)
- great for lunch(10)
Il Grano Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Understated elegance
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious food, great wine list, warm and impeccable service and a quiet room all made for a terrific experience at Il Grano."
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is off the charts!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is off the charts and the service impeccable. This is a place to go when you want to share good food and wine with friends you really want to talk to."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had the seasonal tasting menu and it was great. Each course comes out looking like a work of art. We had the crudo to start followed by puree of pea soup, both fresh and delicious. This is followed by a squid ink pasta and then halibut for the main course. Delightful. Highly recommended."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fine Italian dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is truly fine dining. Delicious food, professional and attentive service, beautiful and sophisticated setting.
Il Grano has it all for the same price as many other Italian restaurants in L A."
Il Grano has it all for the same price as many other Italian restaurants in L A."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always reliable for wonderful food and great service in an elegant and relaxing atmosphere.
Everyone in this restaurant from the lovely hostess to the bartender..friendly and helpful busboy to the terrific servers enhance the delicious food...and when he can get out of the kitchen, a visit to your table by Sal himself---
A definite go back to place over and over again!"
Everyone in this restaurant from the lovely hostess to the bartender..friendly and helpful busboy to the terrific servers enhance the delicious food...and when he can get out of the kitchen, a visit to your table by Sal himself---
A definite go back to place over and over again!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic lunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was elegant, and perfectly prepared!! Very fresh and healthy. I would like to try everything on the menu and would certainly go back. Very interesting and fresh wine list."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The ambiance is very pleasant. Noise level good so quiet conversation can take place. Food was just fair....served nicely....looked good, but flavor did not meet our expectations on some of the dishes. Salad, Gazpacho and bread were not enjoyable for our party.."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 8 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hidden find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A very unassuming exterior on a heavy traffic section, but once you step inside it's a different story. The food and service is top notch. The daily Crudo is a definite must; it was fish/seafood the day I went. The fish was fresh and the accompanying sauces were inventive and worked perfectly with each of the dishes. As others have noted; the Branziono is excellent. The pastas are great as well. The Italian wine list can be a tad intimidating but don't let that deter you...!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great meal! I had the crudo- everything so fresh , and superb sauces to go with it- the pasta with artichokes
(delicious) and the duck (best I have had in a long time). All the food was well executed. The result is always great food. The service ,however,is a little spotty. I will keep going back."
(delicious) and the duck (best I have had in a long time). All the food was well executed. The result is always great food. The service ,however,is a little spotty. I will keep going back."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The branzino ( in salt) was the best ever. The chef is such an artist in presentation ( beet salad). The service is very attentive.
Thje bar is beautifully designed with a sophisicated , gracious bartender. We will be back soon."
Thje bar is beautifully designed with a sophisicated , gracious bartender. We will be back soon."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 11 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect Tasting Menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If you love fresh ingredients from the sea, order the tasting menu! Everything from the crudo to the squid ink pasta with sea urchin was perfect and well worth the price for the quality ingredients and beautiful presentation. If you only eat in ONE Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, make it this one."
Dined on 4/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The crudo was excellent as
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The crudo was excellent as was the "four hour ragu""
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 13 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First off, we wanted a quiet
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First off, we wanted a quiet restaurant where we could talk and this was perfect. Quiet, they didn't rush us for meal, very nice. Food was good, but portions are a little small for the price. Service was a little slow, they seem understaffed in the kitchen, but the waiter explained that and the chef came out to shave the truffles on the food, so that may be the reason. If we were in a rush, we might have been upset, but we wanted a leisurely meal, so it was perfect. I would eat here again, food was tasty, but just know that portions are on the small side (probably more healthy for me in the long run)."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
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Review 14 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Winner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A bit pricy but excellant food and very attentive service."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worth the trip. Any day, any time!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent, creative and authentic: italian dining at its best.I come here for more than ten years now and never was disappointed by the performance of owner/chef Sal Marino.A little bit tucked away between West L. A. And Santa Monica is it worth the trip from either direction. Any day, any time!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply awesome.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Sal does it again, amazing meal every time. Don't miss this place."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Il Grano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fabio is an excellent waiter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fabio is an excellent waiter and truly enhanced our experience. The zucchini blossoms were lightly battered and had just the right amount of crunch - complimented with a light ricotta filling were probably the best I've ever had. The taglioni was feather light, and they were very generous with the shaved truffles - an excellent dish. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked and the accompaniments were a great match. The cannoli were just okay, but I am very picky about my cannoli! However, the apple caramel tart was to die for! The music was so low at first that all we could hear was other tables conversations. We asked to have the volume turned up, and then the ambiance was perfect. I would highly recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Grano
Based on the average of (38) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
13 out of 14 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate