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Run by the Grisanti family since 1973, this Midtown standby serves Italian‑American comfort—meatballs, baked pastas, tiramisu—and weekly all‑you‑can‑eat spaghetti nights. A low‑key local favorite with deep Memphis roots.
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Homestyle Italian eats, family recipes, old-school venue
645 N McLean Blvd, Memphis, TN 38107 Get directions
$10–20
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