InGrano Restaurant and Events

I’m hoping we just went on a bad night. My boyfriend and I chose to do the Gastronome experience where the chef chooses dishes for you that you enjoy over courses. It was $120 per person so we did have higher expectations. Everything sounded beautiful when the wait staff brought us our dishes but 4 of the five courses were rice dishes including dessert which was odd. Our first course was quite good and probably the best part of the meal. It includes three bites, one of which was a rice and steak bite. Our third course, the risotto, was very undercooked to the point where it has a crunch and was unpleasant to chew. The risotto was also quite sweet. The fourth dish was a halibut over wild rice which was very acidic and somewhat sweet and needed some type of umami to balance it. The dessert, some kind of key lime panko rice ball, was an especially disappointing choice given the previous rice dishes. The entire experience lacked cohesiveness, variety, and excitement with the menu choice. I was craving a more savory salty option but didn’t get that. We felt like more of an inconvenience to our wait staff who never asked how everything was. When I asked if the chef changed from when the restaurant first opened (I dined here a year ago and it was amazing) because we got four rice dishes, the waiter just said “No.” and that was it. It was awkward. Maybe the restaurant caters more to local regulars?

Came here for the first time to try the chefs table. Chef Samantha was absolutely awesome. She served some amazing and creative dishes and we got to watch her prepare each dish while assisting the kitchen staff. She was super nice and gave me some great advice on how to improve my own home cooking. I'll be back for sure.

First time dining here, and it's definitely a hidden gem near the Severn Bridge area. The overall experience was great, though on the pricier side. The menu is unique, and the plating was impressive. The atmosphere was cozy and romantic, perfect for a special night out. We started with a salad, which was excellent, and the "surf and turf" appetizer was a standout. I had high expectations for the entrees. I ordered the seabass, and my husband had the Cioppino. While the seabass was fine, I found the rice part was a bit too sweet, which masked the natural flavor of the fish—it should have been the star of the dish. The Cioppino, on the other hand, was quite spicy but flavorful and visually appealing. Overall, we had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the evening. Would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a cozy, unique dining experience.

What I enjoyed about InGrano: A very unique experience. The server was fabulous, and from the time you step into the establishment, to the time you leave, everyone is welcoming, polite & approachable. The wine list is superb and extensive. The cocktails are also unique (they use a bubble gun for some of their cocktails). The ambiance is gorgeous. The location is settled in close proximity from Downtown Annapolis, so its easy to get to downtown! What I did not enjoy so much about InGrano: The extremely small food portions for the price you pay. Mind you, we only got 2 appetizers- the Octopus Tacos & the "Surf & Turf" (Waygu Meatballs). The Octopus Tacos are listed on the menu as "mini crispy tacos"- it is expected for the portion size of the mini tacos to be small. However, the tacos are so mini where they fit in the hands of an elf on the shelf. For splitting two appetizers, the food did not fill me up. I would have loved to order more, however, had to be at Navy Corps-Memorial Stadium for the game. The Waygu meatballs were oversized on top of the focaccia bread; the focaccia bread could have been cut into bigger slices, and would look much more appealing. The espresso martini was good, but was not great. I am a bartender/head server myself, and I felt as the espresso martini tasted a little "burnt" and could have used a bit of sweetness to it. I don't believe Espresso Martini's should be creamy or extremely sweet, but maybe if a touch of flavor were added to it, it wouldn't have tasted so burnt. Based on the website, it looks like the restaurant is Michelin-recommended. Typically Michelin Star Restaurants have a concept where their portion sizes to their dishes are small. So if you are looking to eat heavy appetizers, maybe consider InGrano for dinner or select somewhere else.

I was excited to try InGrano after reading great reviews, especially Margo Gallegos’s post about the Wellington. Unfortunately, the experience fell short. Service started off slow and the cocktails were mediocre, though our appetizers were quite good. The real disappointment came with the Wellington — it was well done, tough, and stringy, with no pink center at all. When I told the server, she took the plate away but soon returned with the same dish, explaining that the chef believed it was cooked properly. I found this response dismissive and insulting. Eventually, the chef and manager came out to justify the preparation. After some back and forth, they took away the plate and they did comp the entrée, as well as cocktails, and wine, but the damage was done. Being told that I was “wrong” about my own meal left a bad taste. I’m giving two stars because some dishes were enjoyable, but the lack of basic customer service — acknowledging the issue and offering a sincere apology — made this a disappointing experience.

I visited InGrano recently to celebrate my husband's birthday. It was our first time here and we were very excited to try something new after continuously visiting the same restaurants over and over. What an incredibly lovely experience. The decor was charming, service was impeccable, and the food was absolutely fantastic. Lola and Mason gave us personalized service to truly make sure the night was memorable. To start we ordered the Hamachi Crudo. This was very light, the flavors really complimented the fish which was clearly very fresh. (My husband is very picky with fish, does not like any semblance of "fishy" flavor and loved this). We also tasted the mini octopus tacos and wow these were great down to the blue corn shells. We also ordered the Taste of Spain platter and I cannot stress enough how delightful this was. The Iberico Ham was so high quality and the muhammara will knock your socks off. I could buy quarts of this muhammara. For our mains we ordered the squid ink tagliatelle and the wagyu short rib wellington. The squid ink pasta was so well complimented by the trapanese sauce. I was (clearly) very full by now but did my best to enjoy as much of this meal as possible. The wellington was delicious and so worth the price. The demi glace wasn't overwhelming and was a nice addition. We ordered wine, the wine menu was diverse and had great selections for a variety of tastes. Their cocktail menu looked so interesting, I will be glad to try some of these out next time. Overall, I highly recommend InGrano. It was a lovely experience overall and we already can't wait to return to try out some other plates and especially to get that muhammara I've been dreaming about.

Obssessed! Finally a place that’s Michelin-worthy in the DMV! We’ve been let down by every spot in the DMV — until now. This place is a gem: incredible cocktails, dishes bursting with flavor, and warm, polished service. A truly memorable experience that sets a new bar. We’re in love!

Excellent service, food, mocktails, and atmosphere. We really enjoyed the yellowtail cannolis and seared scallops! Can’t wait to return! 5 star experience.

This is amazing, fresh, passionate food! Vibrant colors and well Seasoned. Interesting combinations and cooked to perfection bites. I had food that melted in my mouth! We sang while eating everything was so good! Many many compliments

Everything was perfect! From the glass of bubbly upon arrival, the perfect dirty martini, my husband has a signature tequila drink, charcuterie board to start. We both ordered a past dish mine was a lamb pesto that was out of this world. Our lovely waitress brought us dessert a homemade snicker bar, amazing!

A perfect evening! From the time we were greeted and shown to our table to my birthday dessert complete with a sparkler everything was outstanding. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, and our food was excellent. I selected the halibut. It was one of the most interesting and delicious preparations I have ever tasted. I would highly recommend in Grano for a special occasion or just to get together with friends.

I was told not to go here but wanted to try it out myself. I got sick after eating the wagyu. Not going back.

Came here for a birthday dinner and it did not disappoint! We were a group of 6, plus a baby. Split the tuna cannoli, wagyu meatballs, hamachi crudo, and bread service for appetizers. Then the Halibut, Scallops, Bolognese, Pesto, Carbonara, and Short Rib Wellington for entree. Honestly nothing was a miss. The Carbonara and Scallops were particularly memorable. The Halibut was slightly over cooked, but the dish was still very tasty. The portions were sizeable as well... You probably need less than one entree per person. Wish we had taken pics but probably the tastiest meal I've had in Annapolis in recent memory.

My partner and I had a lovely time here! We ordered the lamb pesto pasta, wagyu beef wellington, and the board of Spain. All were delicious. For drinks, I had the champagne problems, which I really enjoyed. The service and ambience were both nice, and parking was also easy. We will look forward to coming again!

So thrilled to have found this little gem, what an amazing culinary adventure!! We tried a selection of appetizers and every mouthful was exquisite particularly loved the octopus tacos and the yellowfin cannolis! Cozy atmosphere and Eric was a most pleasant, attentive and knowledgeable server guiding us through the selections Very highly recommended we will definitely be back!