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Grano.... Wow. Not one dish were we disappointed in. I am currently eating my leftover bolognese right now. The textures, the flavors. So amazing. Pictures don't do anything justice but I tried.

I had dinner at Grano in Albany and opted for their 4-course menu. Every course was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The highlight for me was the tomato soup—rich, flavorful, and comforting—and the salmon, which was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. The pasta course was also good, and the appetizers set the tone beautifully. The service throughout the evening was attentive and friendly, making the entire experience feel warm and welcoming. Highly recommend Grano if you're looking for a good meal in Albany.

We hosted our rehearsal dinner here and we could not have asked for a better experience! Everyone raved about the food, all of the staff were excellent and attentive, and the room where the private events are held is beautiful. Karen was fantastic to work with and was extremely responsive for any changes that were needed along the way. She was willing to make changes for us that she normally doesn’t do for private parties, including having shareable appetizers from the main menu for our guests. The food came out quickly and fresh. They made a number of extra meals accidentally and allowed us to take them home with us. That is just unheard of nowadays! Would HIGHLY recommend having your next event here!

We hosted our wedding in their private event space, and it was absolutely perfect! The food was outstanding and every single guest is still raving about it. They provide very generous portion sizes, who gets to go boxes at a wedding now a days!? A wedding at Grano does! The staff went above and beyond. They were so attentive, professional, and genuinely kind, making sure everything ran smoothly without us ever having to worry. It truly felt like they were invested in making the day perfect, and we noticed and appreciated every bit of it. They allowed our vision to come to life and were accommodating for all of our wishes. We were never told we couldn’t do something and they made it all happen no matter how big the request. Grano made our day so effortless and unforgettable. We’ll be recommending this venue to everyone we know!

A little pricey, but its a nice place. I got the steak, which was one of the better steaks I've had. My wife got a chicken a la vodka dish which she did not enjoy. Chicken was bland. Great restaurant all in all, just one bad dish.

Grano in Schenectady is a hidden gem for anyone who appreciates fresh, high-quality Italian cuisine. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the warm, modern ambiance and the welcoming atmosphere. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, offering excellent recommendations from the menu. The star of the show here is undeniably the fresh pasta. I tried their Pappardelle Bolognese, and it was outstanding—the pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauce was rich and flavorful with just the right balance of ingredients. Every bite tasted homemade and authentic, a true reflection of Italian cooking at its finest. The appetizers are also a highlight. I had the burrata, which was creamy, fresh, and paired with a flavorful olive oil and crusty bread that was impossible to resist. The fried calamari was perfectly crisp and tender, served with a tangy marinara that made it even better. For dessert, I couldn’t pass up the Tiramisu, and it didn’t disappoint. Light, airy, and just sweet enough, it was the perfect way to end the meal. Grano is a must-visit if you’re in the Schenectady area and looking for authentic Italian dishes made with care and fresh ingredients. I will definitely be back!

We had reservations at 5:45. We ordered an appetizer and meal immediately because we had a show to attend to at 7:30. It was quite crowded. The waitress was extremely busy. Our meal didn't arrive till shorty after 7. We ended up having to rush to eat part of our meal, and pack the rest away to make the show. They completely overbooked for the evening and made our time unenjoyable.

Great restaurant right next to Proctors Theatre. Went here before the show. Sat in back room which is much quieter than the front with the bar. Ask for back room if you want quiet. Service was excellent and staff efficient and friendly. Everyone enjoyed their cocktails, wine and entrees. Yummy, crusty bread too. Pictures are veal parm, veal medallions and chicken cattchitore. Highly recommend.

Right in the heart of downtown, tucked next to Proctors -- Grano is that spot that makes you feel fancy without needing to Google how to pronounce the specials. Chef Armando is the real deal -- house-made pasta that'll make you question every box of spaghetti you've ever bought. Rich, bold flavors that slap in the best way. Specials change up, but they always hit. Cocktails? Straight . Wine list? Dialed in. The whole vibe walks that perfect line between trendy and old-school -- like Schenectady itself: got some polish now, but still knows where it came from. Service is friendly, smooth, and totally unfazed by how indecisive you get when everything on the menu sounds too good. Grano's got that Electric City swagger -- classy, cool, and built for people who actually appreciate good food (and a strong drink)

First off our waitress Georgia was very nice and did a great job. We had told her we were not in a hurry and she was great about not rushing us. We were at a table near the front, doors were open-it was great night to dine with open doors. We started with cocktails (Dirty martini and their specialty cosmo) then had app of Utica greens. Very good size portion. Spicy and delicious. The salads that come with the entree were also a very generous portion. The blue cheese dressing is excellent! We ordered a couple glasses of wine. Our entrees were the Shrimp and scallop Pomodoro and the spaghetti with white clam sauce. Both very nice. Plenty of clams in the shells, fresh pasta and a very flavorful sauce. Pomodoro was nice and light. Shared the key lime pie for dessert-really good!

The portions are amazing but the risotto is what will bring you back again and again. The service for our table of 5 was great and I had no complaints. We went in the summer and the front doors were open, which allowed a nice breeze. The lighting made it feel like we were on a patio & we were able to converse easily.

We sat at the bar for dinner. The bartender was great. I can't remember her name. She had long black curly hair. She was great. She had the perfect suggestions. I told her what I was drinking at my hotel. She made me the same drink. I was impressed. The food was delicious . We will be back .

Grano is immediately next to Proctors, which guarantees crowds on show nights. I booked a reservation far in advance and showed up early. I had my pick of a table at 530, but by 630 it was completely full. Contrary to the first impression, this place is huge. I walked in and took a seat right by the door by a window, and didn't notice the additional dining rooms until I went to the restroom. There are tons of tables, so it tracks that when it is busy, you should expect to wait. I was dining solo, which made for an awkward entrance. I made a reservation but the Host offered me the bar since it was just me, but I made a reservation because I wanted a table. He kinda shrugged it off and said just sit wherever you want. This was a little odd. It took a little while for a server to come and she also asked, are we waiting for someone, before I could say no, they said, oh they are in the restroom? When I said I was dining alone it was taken as surprise. It can be intimidating for some people to dine alone (not for me) and I think that entrance might be awkward for some. No big deal, turned out my server Jilly warmed right up to me and she was fantastic. I ordered a bottle of wine, they had several bottles around $30 which is reasonable and appreciated. Warm, fresh bread was brought out and it was great quality, but I tried to not fill up on the bread. When I ordered, I asked the server to pace my meal as I wasn't in a rush, and they obliged and I enjoyed the pace of the meal. For an app, I started with the Clams Oreganato, as I had been craving clams. It was okay, I should know better ordering little necks as they are small for my taste. Very little clam flavor in the dish, the broth was overly salty and any flavor in the dish was washed out with salt and maybe a hint of white wine. The bread crumb finish was unnecessary and there was just too much of it. For my entree, I ordered the Veal 3 Cheese over house made rigatoni, and I rarely alter dishes, but asked for no roasted red peppers as they just aren't my favorite. The server said they can serve the pasta under the veal so it was the same sauce, and yes that is preferred, but I noticed a $2 up charge for this on the bill. I don't know what the other option would have been, maybe on the side with marinara? Seemed weird to up charge to use less plates and less ingredients. I do appreciate that they offer a salad with all entrees, this is very uncommon these days. I ordered mine with blue cheese. The salad was good, I enjoyed the use of spring greens, the olives, red onion, and the house made blue cheese was thick and chunky and delicious. They really saved the best for last, because the veal dish was incredible. It was served without the peppers as requested, but I do think they forgot the "3 cheese" part of it. It was pretty much a veal marsala, which is exactly what I was craving, and they brought a little dish of grated cheese and pepper flakes to the table, so I was happy. The house made rigatoni was truly rave worthy, excellent bite to it, perfectly cooked, and you could tell it was house made. Veal is such a treat for me because I only have it when I am out, I actually avoid Italian spots that don't offer veal. My first bite made me close my eyes in bliss, so tender, melt in your mouth, perfectly cooked. This dish honestly sold me on the evening, it was perfect for me. Since it was closing in on show time, my server quickly wrapped up my leftovers and processed the bill. I was there about 2 hours and enjoyed my time. I didn't love everything, but I will probably return to try other dishes as I attend Proctors frequently. Good spot to try if you want to try somewhere other than Johnnys. Make a reservation, and make sure you get the house made pasta of the night.

Heard so many good things about this place and unfortunately the only thing I was able to have was a glass of wine and cesare salad. Yes it was a night of a play and busy but we arrived and were seated 15 minutes early. So why would we think that 2 other tables that arrived after us would get their food before us. But yet that's what happened. The play was starting in 30 minutes, hardly enough time to enjoy an entree. So we told them to not bother bringing our food out. I was surprised and glad that they didn't charge us for our entrees but they sure did take it upon themselves to add an upfront 20% tip, which I know restaurants do for large parties but since when does a restaurant do that for a table with only 2 people at it. So disappointed with the whole thing.

Love the food, service and ambiance. Always a great meal. Their bread is the best in the area. The weekly 4 course meals for $30 can't be beat!

Absolutely wonderful experience. We have dined here twice before shows at proctors and both times did not disappoint. We had the cosmo on the menu for drinks. I had the bronzino piccata and it was out of this world. I highly recommend this place if you are going to a show The service was amazing and the ambiance is wonderful.

Third time here and it's still a charm! Love the atmosphere, the people, the bar and of course the food. This was a super enjoyable evening with Jennifer at the bar. Greens and beans appetizer could have been a meal in itself. Bread was awesome. We opted to have the salads to go so we could enjoy our entrees. I had the brasciole and he had the shrimp and scallops pasta. So much food...we were jammed. This will be a regular stop for us!!

4.8, but only because i've only been once. It was a total love at first visit; I'm so eager to go back! Everything is locally sourced and homemade, the staff is SPECTACULAR with both the host with the most, the bartender (who later became our table staff when we decided to move to a high top after first cocktailing at the bar) were super friendly, knowledgable, and FUN to engage with during our visit. Let's talk about the cocktails!! Friends - we arrived moments after opening, and within 15 minutes, the bar was full of patrons requesting a variety of speciality and classic cocktails (martinis of both categories seemed to be a hit.) Our table was split with a draft beer, a speciality martini, a glass of red, and a classic vodka soda, each poured perfectly for our celebratory event. We claimed Grano a great happy hour spot off the bat. And then we sat for dinner. We had great recommendations from our bartender turned waitress turned personal plate stylist who helped us navigate the menu and made suggestions for each of us based on our individual considerations. We laughed over our beverages as we started breaking bread together - literally - as the most delicious, warm homemade bread and butter was delivered to the table in an instant. Followed by every single bite our server recommended was perfect - from the appetizers shared to the entrees we each hemmed and hawwed over. Once we started eating, the table grew silent by deliciousness. Foods enjoyed: cold antipasto, grano classic meatballs, arancini, eggplant parmigiana, rotini grano, and the seafood pasta special of the night. Will go again.

I recently attended dinner at Grano before a show at Proctor's Theatre. While the location was prime for attending a show, and they specialize in a limited menu on show nights to keep guests moving and on time to their event, the restaurant seemed SEVERELY understaffed. It took nearly 30 minutes for just drinks to arrive - and not even all of them were cocktails. It took an hour for our entrees to make their way to the table, forcing us to rush to eat and get the check in order to make it on time to our show. While the waitress was apologetic and even comped the cocktails, it is clear they need more servers on shift to accommodate the crowds they get. I got the steak which was cooked well, but I just wish I would have not waited an hour for it. I would give Grano another try, but I hope they are able to have more staff on shift to appropriately manage crowds of guests grabbing a meal before attending events at Proctor's.

Was before a show so we rushed! The food was delicious! Can't wait to go back! Always a hit I think on Tuesday and Wednesday they have prefix Which is a good deal

Wow!!! I have no words. We always stop here on our drive from NH to Rochester, NY enroute to see our son in college. Tonight we tried the Italian nachos. If you are an olive tapenade lover, there are no words for how delicious the Italian nachos are. I can't put words together to describe it, just WOW! I feel like ratatouille in the movie with all the flavors popping over my head. This was only the tip of the iceberg in food we had here. If you are not eating here you're missing out. The service is impeccable from the bartender, Jennifer, to the host Frank who is sweetest person.

Food is always hot and delicious. Large portions that fill you and have leftovers for days! We visit often and share small plates and dinners so we can continue to try everything on the menu! Love it here !

I can't say enough great things about this place. Every time I'm in Schenectady I have to stop in. The food & service is exceptional. Although disappointing that this past time we couldn't do the four course meal since there was a show happening next door at the theatre, we still got to be seated without a reservation despite how busy they were. Frank, who always seems to always be the host upon arrival is phenomenal and was able to find us a table for two even though we didn't have a reservation. We had the rice balls, which were amazing, and the three cheese veal was exceptional. Although, the rigatoni with chicken appeared to be cold and dry the waitress was so lovely and allowed us to order some thing to replace it & took it off the check for us. She was such a great waitress & made our experience a memorable one. We'll definitely be back.

Came in for dinner one evening and was super happy with the whole experience. Our server Gina was very personable and made sure we were welcomed right away. The food is excellent with all homemade pastas and sauces. Huge portions too! Super value as any meal really could be taken home as a second set of leftovers. I prefer my clam sauce with minced up clams as the sauce vs just the whole clams on top, but regardless it was very tasty and great wine wine garlic came through nicely. Mussels marinara were a generous helping, and the radiator pasta with veggies was chock full of veggies. Super good! All in all, a perfect meal!

This has been on my list for quite some time but just never got around to trying it because there are so many great Italian restaurants already on my list. Now I can add another. I actually had a lot of dishes that I was torn between and ended up choosing the Rigatoni chicken vodka. Vodka sauce is very hot or miss for me and I can confidently say Grano is a contender for one of the best. I think it is at least in part due to the fresh rigatoni they make. The sauce was rich but not overpowering and the sauce to pasta ratio was perfect. The dish was a nice large portion too. Service was good and the prices are reasonable. The dining area was more spacious than I expected also.

My cousin and I visited Grano on Sept. 24th. Everything about this restaurant exceeded my expectations: the warm greeting we got from Frank, the host, the fresh and expertly prepared dinner served by Shelby; who was very helpful and knowledgeable about the food and wine, and the ample servings of both. The main room is friendly and roomy without being cavernous. That night Grano offered a 4 course special for a fixed price. There were multiple choices of each course and everything was freshly prepared. We were never rushed and although this was my first time at Grano, it won't be the last. What a find!! JQ

A+++++ My partner and I went on a random Wednesday night. Made reservations mid day. It was our first time and we were unsure where they were located so my partner called during the day and the owner called back. He was super impressed..y'all the bar is really low. The space is absolutely stunning. I was in awe of the decor. We were promptly greeted again by the owner and sat at our table along the brick wall. Our waitress came over promptly and gave great recommendations and we want with the chicken vodka and a shrimp special. Followed it up with a homemade tiramisu. Before dessert, the owner came back to the table and offered to give us a tour of the whole restaurant. Maybe we got lucky with a slow evening but we felt very welcome and will definitely be back!

The dining room is very similar to the prior establishment , Aperitivo. We sat at a hightop next to the kitchen so it was very loud and busy. Our appetizer arancini with a fresh tomato sauce was the best dish of the evening. I ordered a nightly special appetizer for my entree Shrimp and Scallop risotto. The flavor was strong but the preparation was not proper. The risotto was mushy and lose. Tons of excess sauce too. My friend ordered a spaghetti with cream sauce entree Straw and Hay. The prosciutto was missing from the dish. Nothing remarkable to note . Dinner took 90 minutes Saturday night , longer than expected.

Had tickets for Proctors and needed a bite to eat before the show. Beautiful restaurant and they bent over backwards to accommodate us at the bar and make sure we made the show. We both ordered small plates and the food was amazing, hot and fresh. Angela at the bar ran around to make sure we all got out I time for the show and did it with a small on her face. We felt cared for as a guest. Would definitely eat there again, next time with more time so we could enjoy even more of the menu!

The food was great , good atmosphere , good service , although the parking isn't the easiest

Food wise: the pasta tasted like we were at Olive Garden, we definitely have had better pasta and I think we were expecting a different (higher end) experience. Salad was 'Ok'. Service was amazing by Ari! They were on top of their tables and was super inviting and nice! Initially another person asked if we were going to the show and we said yes (at proctors) and so we thought that would make our service timely. It was quite the opposite. It took over 35 -40 minutes for a persons entree salad, an appetizer (as an entree) , spaghetti with meatballs, and a steak. (This was 4 people at the table). I think that was the part that was most frustrating. We were rushed to get to the show even though I made it a point to get a reservation 2 hours early due to the show. We were there for over an hour and a half when I didn't think it would be longer than an hour. When we arrived we were one of maybe 4 tables seated so I was confident we would be served timely. Overall I would try it again but not any time soon.

Came tonight with a group of 6. There was a show at proctor's, however we came early and definitely kept this in mind. It took forever for the waitress to come over and greet us. She took our order for everything right away. Drinks took over a half hour to be brought to us, but were good. An hour went by and the waitress came back and said "I forgot you all got salad with your meals what dressing do you want". Then proceeded to bring salads out 15 minutes later at the same time as our meal and appetizers. It seemed like maybe she forgot our order as a whole. Food was really good but we had to rush to eat it because we had to leave and I was annoyed everything came out all at the same time. Overall I think the food was really good however the service was absolutely poor. The only person in there who seemed like they cared was the nice bartender. Probably wouldn't try here again as I was not wowed.

First visit to Grano's was with a group of 13. The restaurant was so accommodating for the group. They let everyone settle in took drink orders and throughout our visit were constantly making sure drinks were filled. Service was excellent. We had one server (Christopher) for the whole table and you can tell he's been serving for a long time, he handled the large group with ease. The brunch menu has something for everyone. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon vs. the sausage that was on the menu. I'm pretty sure it was served on a homemade roll. I also tried a bite of the carbonara with homemade pasta, it was delicious. Another member of our party had the crabby patty and said it was very filling and had tons of crab meat. The inside is really cute and it's a close walk from the parking garage.

My wife suggested coming here because she thought they offered just pizza and small plates. Boy, was she surprised. While they do offer some small plates (all of which called for me to return to try them), they don't offer pizza. But if you're ready to go beyond small plates there is plenty more to get your attention - salads, macaroni, and main dishes. We were having a difficult time trying to make some decisions, and then our server read us the specials for the evening. Our minds were quickly made up. We chose both of the special appetizers for the evening - Scallop Ceviche ($14) and Stuffed Squash Flowers ($12). We also chose two of the special main courses of the evening - Pan Roasted Halibut ($28) and Shrimp and Grits ($28). We recently had Squash Flowers at another Italian restaurant so this was a good opportunity to compare a dish that is usually very seasonal and not easily found at most Italian restaurants. I enjoyed them both and recognized the differences that were expressed by my wife with her preferences. The panko coating here was more crispy than the batter coating at the other location, but the herbs added to the panko were not to her liking. The ricotta filling here was richer, smoother and lighter, almost to the point of being foam-like. This seemed to match the delicacy of the flower's petals and allowed for more of the flower flavor to come across. Her final preference was Grano's. All I'll say about the Scallop Ceviche with pickled cucumber, onion, red pepper, and fresh fennel is that it was excellent. And yes, the glass it was served in was leaning. The Halibut was cooked perfectly, topped with a bit of Kosher salt, served on a bed of smashed green peas and pignolias, in a pool of lemon broth. Delicious! What they bill as Shrimp and Grits is actually Shrimp and Polenta. Our server told us that as he described the dish, but we had not focused on all of what he was saying so we were surprised when we first tasted the dish. But like Utah Phillips would say, "It's good though!" The shrimp had a nice grill flavor and the polenta was supper smooth. Wild mushrooms and roasted red peppers added another level of flavor and texture that was very pleasing. I ordered a cup of coffee that was very flavorful. I'd never had Café Vergnano ($3) before and found it to be very flavorful. It went extremely well with the house-made Banana Cream Pie ($10) that I enjoyed. The pie was very rich, very creamy, and very smooth. One more new thing that I got to try at dinner was a pint of Frog Alley's Cherry Wheat beer ($7). I was surprised at how good it was. A very light cherry flavor that was not at all sweet. Our server, Michael, was friendly and efficient. We recognized him from previous establishments in Saratoga. He is a true old-school professional.

Very sad. Our Meetup group Film Fans (we have over 3000 members!) has visited Granos several times because we often attend movies at Proctors next door). When this location was Aperitivo (as the mosaic on their steps still says - too expensive to remove, huh?), we always lived it. But as Grano's it got souch worse! Our last - emphasis on last! - visit was on March 6. There were 8 of us. We had a reservation for 5 o'clock with our show at 7. At 5 the place was almost empty. Our waitress Ari even remembered seeing our group previously. The service was horrible! Whether it was the wait staff or the kitchen, but they ended up delivering food only around 6:15! Those of us who ordered "small plates" specifically to avoid along wait, were served last, AFTER the 4-course dinners! When I placed my order, I told Ari to please, give me the side of pasta to go.Nevetthekess, the pasta was delivered plated. I asked to have it to go. The dish was removed and NEVER showed up at all! Our group ended up late for the show But worst of all, we were charged close to $50 OVER!!!! Several subsequent emails and calls to Granos have not produced any response! DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS BUSINESS!!!!

We went on an evening that had a limited menu. This was a bummer as the main menu looked appealing, the limited one did not. The food was fine. Nothing great. The service was terrible. It took 20 minutes for us to get a two aperol spritzes. Luckily the spritzes were made well. Everything generally took a while as they were busy. The server was pleasant enough. They added auto gratuity to our party of four. Luckily I noticed it on the receipt, otherwise I would've tipped on top of it since we were just a party of four and it's not standard to auto-grat and the server didn't mention it. Also, a nearby table was vaping inside. Wont be going back.

We arrived a little later than our reservation and they were kind enough to accommodate us. Excellent gluten free options. Food was delicious. Whole family was happy!

What a wonderful place. Grano has a four-course meal for $25 and is more than worth it. The food is delicious, the wait staff is friendly and attentive, the environment is cool, and did I mention that the food was delicious? Because it really needs to be mentioned again. Tonight I started with the mussels as my appetizer in a delicious garlic cream sauce. Then I moved on to the tomato bisque which was a tiny bit chunky and all the right ways. For my pasta dish I had the rigatoni with spinach and portobello mushrooms and a garlic cream sauce, and it really blew me away. One of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time in fact. My main course was a chicken alfredo which was a deliciously breaded, perfectly cooked, chicken breast, with artichokes in Alfredo sauce. Wonderful! Finally for dessert I had a pretty darn yummy cannoli. Love this place. Keep up the good work!

Average Italian place. My wife's meatball was brick-like. My chicken parm was ok, not great. Service was excellent. Friendly servers.

I had been looking forward to going to Grano for a while. I love Italian food. My significant other and I ordered the braciole, meatballs, and tomato bisque. I also had a cocktail. It was called the Brigitte Bardot. Basically, it was typical St.Germaine and Prosecco with a splash of lemon. The fresh bread was wonderful. I was not a fan of the tomato bisque. It was so chunky. I am assuming some of the chunks were onion. I am not accustomed to chewing my soup. The quantity of meatballs were generous. There were three large meatballs. There was a small dollop of ricotta on the side. I would have liked more sauce served with the meatballs. The taste was good but they were a bit salty. As for the Braciole, we felt the spaghetti was not cooked quite to "al dente". My SO commented he must not like al dente pasta, I tried it and said, "That's actually pasta that wasn't cooked long enough." There was very little sauce and both gentlemen in our group said there was too much sausage. My friend ordered the ribeye and said it was delicious. He husband stopped eating the braciole and finished her ribeye. Service was good except I ordered decaf coffee and we all received regular. As I always have said. I never try a place only once. I will be back and try them again since so many have had a great experience here. This experience for us was not the best for the price.

My daughter and I had a big day planned, dinner, then the Schenectady parade and then to see Frozen at Proctors. Since we wanted to eat before the parade Grano was the only place that was open and where we could get a reservation. My sister met us so we were a party of 3. Service was a little slow to start, I think I would have liked a warmer greeting but that's the only complaint you're going to hear. My daughter loves to eat out but she's autistic and sometimes her behavior can be perceived as rude so when our server, Sheryce, came over to the table and my daughter started telling her what she wanted, Sheryce didn't miss a beat. I had a glass of wine and my daughter wanted root beer, which, of course they didn't have but Sheryce suggested a shirley temple. Daughter got spaghetti and a meatball and a small salad. My sister and I split the braciole, roasted peppers and Utica greens. While the Utica greens weren't what I expected and the roasted peppers were more than I expected it was all outstanding. I stole a bit of daughter's house made spaghetti and it was spot on. Daughter loves Proctors so I see many more dinners at Grano in my future.

My friend and I made reservations for Saturday night, from the second we stepped in the door we fell in love. Our service was amazing, the food was outstanding and the prices were fair. I love Armondo's and loved Cornell's so I had high expectations for our food. They were absolutely met. Our server I believe was Tash, she was funny and attentive and was very knowledgeable about the menu. We will definitely return.

The good: 4 courses for $25 was a great deal. There were some absolutely delicious courses--the polenta, the carpaccio, the tomato bisque, the straw/hay pasta, and the veal and peppers. The courses were well-paced--not a lot of time between them. The bread was delicious and folks were happy to give you a second basket. The bad: Service was uneven. We waited at least twenty five minutes--I checked, this is not an exaggeration--from when we put a credit card in the folder to get our check run. Primavera was very oily.

I didn't take any pictures of the food or inside because the wife and I were on date night and I didn't want to have my phone out but ... the food was really good and the service from Chris and Vicki was great. The food was really well plated hot fresh and seasoned perfectly. We started with the ricotta lemon fritters which were good not my favorite ever but we enjoyed them. I had the ribeye with mashed and Brussels and the wife had a pasta dish with vegetables and a white wine butter sauce. Both were great. We had some drinks which were good. Wife didn't love her first martini and with out any hesitations Chris our server got her a new one very graciously. I had draft peronis which were cold and fresh. We finished with the chocolate flourless and and an espresso martini both were amazing. Super nice spot, rustic and friendly. We were also introduced to Armando one of the chef owners and he was very down to earth and thanked us about 100 times. Definitely would recommend to all.

Great experience, service was top notch, all employees were very accommodating, food was excellent from appetizer to desert. If you have not experienced this establishment it is a must.

Fresh. Local. Simple. That is the Grano way! Came here for a celebratory dinner in which our waiter Bryan was very accommodating. The decor, especially in the great room, is really nice and the music selection and volume was perfect. Pasta is where they shine but it's made to order so expect a bit of a wait. No one at the table added salt or pepper to their dish so, kudos to the chef. Salmon was a lil one dimensional for me but others at the table loved it. Priced very well, btw.

I have been ordering a lot of takeout during the pandemic. I like to support local businesses. What I don't like is dishonest and fraudulent advertising. I kept seeing ads for Grano's four course menu popping up, and when I looked at the website it looked delicious and like a great deal. Turns out there is an extra $10 per person takeout charge in the four course menu. It is not disclosed on the website or the ads on Facebook. It was not disclosed when I ordered. After calling to complain when I saw the charge, they said I should have known because they stated the charge in the Daily Gazette. Which is not a newspaper I have a subscription to, and frankly not an acceptable only source for information. They were not receptive to my questions about this and I think such a large hidden charge is unacceptable. The food was ok but I would never return and will tell everyone I know about this scam.

Outstanding! Party of six. Diverse entrees. All delicious. Terrific waitstaff. Highly recommend!

Great food and plenty of it! Attentive service, another great Italian restaurant in Schenectady

I'm always partial to try new restaurants in my home town Schenectady of almost 40 years. The facility was well executed. Cocktails were very good and priced nicely. My wife and I Went with the small plates and this is what we found. Calamari in marina was excellent. The Braccol fair. Much better at another place cross town which I consider the best including NYC. The clam dish was very good if a tad salty. The Risotto was very good. My wife has made this dish for years and she's a pretty tough critic. She enjoyed it. Was well made, not crunchy and smooth. I'd suggest add some more Parm cheese but still excellent. Took some time to get our food, but I didn't come here to be rushed so that was fine. Some may find that less than optimal. We'll be back to explore then menu further. The restaurant scene in Schenectady, a city of barely 60K people is pretty solid.

Let me start by saying that the food was great. The incident happened on October26 at 5:35pm. I went to the desk area after being seated in the middle room to see the WiFi password. On my way back to our table, when the bar was just on my left, a waitress on my right suddenly turned and literally crashed into me and knocked completely down to the tile floor. I was stunned! Several people came to my aid including the waitress, but once they yanked me off the floor and I wanted to go to table where my husband was, they let me go to the table alone and it took the host more than a half an hour to come to our table to check on me. He was gracious but didn't offer any compensation of any type. I am banged up: right side, shoulder, leg bone(quite swollen), and knee. I am 77years old and will not go to this restaurant again.

This restaurant is top notch! I've been to a few Italian places in the upstate, but this one is a whole other level! From the warm & friendly staff, to the clean & trendy atmosphere, and lastly the amazing & authentic Italian food they serve, it was fantastic! My husband & I had made a reservation at 6:30, arrived 5 minutes early & were taken to our seats immediately! They served us nice warm Italian bread & water immediately. We got our drinks in a timely manner & our appetizer as well. Our server was nice & friendly & helpful. The person who took us bread & water was also friendly & frequently made sure we were doing well. Our food came out after a small wait due to the Proctors show, they had to get all the people who we're going to that served before, but it wasn't too long of a wait! The food was so warm, flavorful, & delicious. Cooked perfectly! My husband ordered the sea scallops & shrimp pasta & I ordered the Cavatelli pasta with chicken & broccoli. It was so yummy! We will definitely be coming back, we were very pleased!

I can't enough good things about this restaurant. We were a party of four and we all ordered different dishes. Every dish was delicious! The waitstaff was friendly, efficient and helpful. I will definitely be going back.

First time at Grano last night. What amazing food! We started with the Utica Greens & Beans - a great twist on greens & beans and nice to honor a local dish. They were incredible. All pasta there is home made so I ordered the Spaghetti with white clam sauce. Best I've ever had. Hubbie ordered the halibut. He raved about it and the side of pasta that came with it (he could have had potatoes/veggies but once he heard the pasta was fresh there was no question about it). Portions were a good side. And the halibut was so good Hubbie ate it as left overs today. He usually won't eat leftover fish. We left very happy and will definitely return.

When this place first opened it had a few hiccups. Those hiccups continue especially in the service department. Our waitress couldn't answer basic questions about the food and had to call another server to our table to discuss wine options. Our food was brought out without the prior course being removed. IT was a shame as I took three friends out for a belated holiday dinner as they had yet been but really wanted to try Grano. Needless to say we were all disappointed. At first we were seated in a back room at a folding table that was covered with oversized tablecloths. That's right plastic folding table. I was so embarrassed I excused myself from the table and inquired if we could be moved. It was a firm no yet several tables of our size sat empty in the dining for our entire stay. The food was mediocre at best and lacked any sort of creativity. I give both chefs restaurants by themself 5 stars. They just don't marry well together which is a shame. A $300 dinner at a folding table doesn't work for me!

Bad Hospitality and Bad Prices: We came here for dinner one night and we had calamari as an appetizer. It was good but we never got our drink order until after our appetizer came out. My boyfriend then ordered pasta and I ordered the arugula salad with steak on top. His pasta was great but I was served an entire steak cut up into slices on the side of super small salad. Before I got a chance to say anything about how I didn't order a whole steak our waitress was gone and never returned. Now you might wonder why I'm so upset about receiving a whole steak, first off I ordered a salad with steak because I wasn't super hungry and we were heading to a play so I couldn't take any leftovers. I never saw our waitress again until we had to track her down to get the check. Then they CHARGED US $18 for the steak (which I couldn't even finish since I didn't order a whole steak) on top of the salad price. A SALAD WAS $30. So ridiculous.

The meal was not bad but was ruined for us by how rude and disrespectful our waitress Jennifer was. Missing the class and sophistication of Apertivo in this location.