Grassa
Italian restaurant · Vancouver ·
Handmade pastas with modern Italian flair and communal tables
Handmade pastas with modern Italian flair and communal tables
"This Portland favorite for fresh pasta doused in punchy sauces recently opened a large, bright space on the Vancouver Waterfront. The menu includes pastas like wild mushroom alfredo and cacio e pepe, as well as kid-sized portions of the spaghetti and meatballs and mac and cheese. On sunny days, the family can hit up the waterfront’s interactive water play feature after an early dinner, or take an easy stroll along the Columbia River Renaissance Trail." - Rachel Pinsky
"Rick Gencarelli’s pasta palace recently opened on the Vancouver Waterfront, serving fresh pasta in shapes like bucatini and rigatoni in sauces ranging from meaty Sunday pork ragu to a light drizzle of garlic, chili flakes, olive oil, and Grana Padano. Wine by the glass or bottle, as well as craft beer and cocktails, are available to sip while gazing out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the Columbia River. The house red, a blend made by Coopers Hall winery in Portland, pairs well with the red sauce pastas." - Rachel Pinsky
"Rick Gencarelli’s pasta palace recently opened on the Vancouver Waterfront, serving fresh pasta in shapes like bucatini and rigatoni in sauces ranging from meaty Sunday pork ragu to a light drizzle of garlic, chili flakes, olive oil, and Grana Padano. Wine by the glass or bottle, as well as craft beer and cocktails, are available to sip while gazing out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the Columbia River. The house red, a blend made by Coopers Hall winery in Portland, pairs well with the red sauce pastas." - Rachel Pinsky
"On the Vancouver waterfront, Grassa's pastas are all great; I have a special fondness for the Italian chopped salad paired with a glass of the house red—the salt and vinegar play beautifully against the brightness of the wine." - Eater Staff
"I count Grassa (on the Vancouver waterfront) among my regular spots." - Eater Staff