There are pizzas you eat, and then there are pizzas that remind you why the dish exists in the first place. I ordered the large meat pizza: pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, and American bacon. From the first bite, I knew this was different. There was a subtle hint of lemon woven through the flavor, and the sauce was exceptional rich without overpowering everything else. The cheese was so perfectly melted that it practically fell from the slice under its own weight, like ribs coming clean off the bone. The crust deserves its own mention. Thick, crunchy, and substantial without ever becoming tough. The pizza arrived fresh and genuinely hot, creating that rare combination of texture and freshness that is surprisingly difficult to find. And then there was the service. Perfect. The owner cooked the pizza, and somehow that made the entire experience make sense. This wasn't food assembled because a customer ordered it. This felt like something someone actually cared about making. The atmosphere continues that feeling. Outside, the restaurant is minimalist. Inside, it transforms into a classic Italian bar, complete with paintings and opera playing softly in the background. It feels lived-in. It feels intentional. The prices are reasonable considering the quality. I've had pizzas that tasted like Digiorno. I've had pizzas that tasted like something you'd get at Chuck E. Cheese. This was neither. This was made with love. A rare pizza that deserves every star. read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - Meat Pizza - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Great local place to eat on a casual evening in cypress. The vegetarian dishes are flavorful. The stuffed mushrooms, fried ravioli and Calzone was tasty Friendly staff Complimentary Bread was not offered until it was asked for. Will go back again read more

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This place was an amazing spot for date night. The ambiance was nice. We had an amazing server who was a very knowledgeable and well mannered young man who checked on us and made suggestions but wasn't overbearing nor did we feel rushed. The food was oh so good and fresh we even asked for a 2nd salad because the lettuce was so fresh. The calzone was fresh baked. I can't say enough good about our experience here. They are still working on their wine selection, but we were pleased. read more

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The service is wonderful. The menu is large so you can find something for the most pickiest eaters. It was comfortable. The food was great and we enjoyed the night. read more

We had our annual Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary Valentines Dinner. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves. My wife had the Lasagna with a Cesar salad. I had chicken cutlet with Fettuccine Alfredo sauce. Besides the food which was INCREDIBLE. We had AMAZING SERVICE by " Anila" she took care of all of us from start to finish. ( sorry there was other help) you would not know it by how on top "Anila" was with all the orders. Thank you Grato, and Thank you "Anila" for making our night AMAZING read more

I visited here for lunch recently for the first time. Grato is located in a nice strip center on an end cap with plenty of parking. Inside it is one large room that portrays a pleasant atmosphere. Outside in front is an uncovered patio for alfresco dining. From their lunch menu I ordered the chicken cacciatore that comes with salad and bread for $15. First to arrive was the small salad that was very good tasting. Along with it was a bread basket with 2 biscuits. Those biscuits were buttered with some Parmesan cheese on top. I thought the biscuits were too dry and dense. The entree arrived about 15 minutes later. The plate looked attractive with the sliced mushrooms and red sauce. The marinara needed more flavor and punch in my opinion. I would consider that in ordering their other marinara sauce pasta meals. The table service was good and the prices reasonable. While this meal did not stand out to me, I would be happy to return. read more

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We tried One . Last. Time. largely based on higher reviews. What a disappointment!! The vast majority of the recent reviews are yelpers who have fiber under restaurants reviewed. The service was dramatically worse. The food when it came out was cold or lukewarm passed. We didn't even receive all of our order, and we're given someone else's check. While mistakes happen, this was more than a comedy of errors. We will not go back. read more

I went to Grato Restaurant for the first time on Thursday with a friend, and I was so impressed that I went back again the very next day! We shared the Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine with Chicken, and Lasagna. The house salad was crisp and fresh, and everything we ordered was made with quality ingredients. The portions are generously sized, and the prices are excellent. I have some food allergies, so I'm always a little cautious about trying a new restaurant. Everything I ate at Grato agreed with me, which made the experience even better. The food was honestly better than what I've had at other Italian restaurants--and as good as, or maybe even better than, what I make at home. And I'm pretty good at making these dishes! And don't miss the rolls--they are AMAZING! From the outside, Grato looks like a little restaurant tucked into the corner of a strip center. But don't let the appearance fool you. This place deserves to be a major player. Great food, quality ingredients, generous portions, excellent prices, and wonderful rolls. I'm already looking forward to read more

I want to start this by saying that I'm an Italian food snob of the highest order! This comes from having a 4'5" Italian MIL by way of my sisters husband, cooking every meal from scratch. So when I saw this unassuming little place tucked in I had a feeling I needed to try it, so when my friend came home and said "Im hungry!" All I said was YES, Italian, Grato's! And I'm so glad I did. We started with the artichoke dip (sorry gone too fast for a pic) and it's truly the best I've ever had, it's served with fresh garlic bread slices and enough to last the whole serving of dip. Let's talk about that Eggplant Parm perfection... it's truly drool worthy, chef did it perfect, fork tender and not a single bit rubbery and it's served with a more than generous serving of spaghetti. Note: for a small uncharged you can get a different pasta. My friend got the meat lasagna, but dug in before I could even ask to snap a pic. She said it was awesome and VERY loaded with meat and cheese. And last but definitely not least that dessert! It was not on the menu, but on the specials board out front and I knew just by the name I was gonna have some of that. And I'm so glad I did, cause it was like a little slice of heaven and there was a party in my mouth! I highly recommend making a trip to the Grato no matter what part of town you're in it'll be worth it! I'm pretty sure I'm gonna become a regular! read more

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Omg what a delicious Italian food place clean good people and amazing food I really recommend amazing price as well read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - Best Italian restaurant - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Over the weekend I had a delivered from Grato but I'm very disappointed with the management I ordered Alfredo pasta with chicken and it was missing the chicken . I called the restaurant and the manager told me that unfortunately I order a pasta Alfredo only and she cannot do anything, she could give a better solution. I ordered more than one meal , I order food very often from this place because the food is good but the manager customer service is awful . read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - This is what I ordered. - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Grato Italian made for a pleasant weekday lunch spot. The restaurant wasn't busy when I arrived, and I was seated immediately. Service was attentive throughout my meal. The meal started strong with complimentary garlic knots - fluffy, buttery, and topped with a generous amount of garlic paste. While the Caesar salad was properly tossed, it was overdressed and otherwise unremarkable. The chicken penne alla vodka stood out as the star - creamy, flavorful, and served in a generous portion. Their lunch special offered great value, allowing me to add a side salad for just a small additional cost. My entire bill came to only $20 including a drink, which felt like an excellent deal for the quality and quantity of food. While not perfect (the salad could use improvement), Grato delivered a satisfying Italian lunch experience with good service and standout pasta dishes. The excellent pricing and quality main dishes make this a spot worth returning to. A solid 4-star experience overall. read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - Complimentary garlic knots - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

The ambiance is old school Italian, you completely forget you are in a strip center. The waiters were very attentive and the food came out quick and hot!! We had the chicken piccata, fettuccine Alfredo and the chicken penne a vodka. They were all outstanding!! We have driven by this place every day for over a year so it qualifies as a hidden gem. We will absolutely be going back. The table next to us got a pizza, large/XL and split it between them and took a box home of leftovers. It looked fantastic! I would definitely recommend, this is a date night quality place or family lunch sit down. read more

Been wanting to try out this restaurant for awhile and so glad I finally did. Such a cozy and romantic atmosphere but still casual and family friendly. The service was great even with them being a little busy. Our waiter recommended a few things and my pasta was delicious! Love seeing a neighborhood restaurant doing well. Will definitely be back! read more

Everything was really good, food and service was excellent! The restaurant had a few customer and the decor and the feel of the place seem nice and calm. What we ordered: Appetizers - Italian Sampler (fried mushroom, fried mozzarella & toasted ravioli) - Mussels Marinara My favorite from the appetizer was the toasted ravioli. Entrees - Pasta Alfredo (I asked for the fried chicken) - Zuppa de Pesce (Mussels, clams, shrimps and crawfish sauté with white wine, olive oil, basil, and spicy marinara sauce with linguine pasta) The pasta was so creamy, and I really enjoyed my dish! My husband ordered the seafood pasta, and he must have loved it because he finished his whole plate. Lol We wanted dessert but was so full. We will definitely be back. read more

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Well I was really hoping for good things based on the existing reviews, but unfortunately i was extremely disappointed... The service was 2 star at best, they did keep the waters refilled but everyone seemed annoyed and like they'd rather be anywhere else. The food was the equivalent of what you'd find in the frozen meal section at walmart. I ordered a Calzone that came to the table cold in the middle, and scorching hot on the edges. The Chicken Penne Ala Vodka had overcooked/dry chicken and stale pasta, with a watered down sauce. didn't even bother getting dessert after the disappointing entrees. read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - Bread - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

The lasagna and linguine in white clam sauce were good. Cooked just right with ample servings. Both of us thought the rolls looked better than they tasted. The garden salads ( which consisted of iceberg lettuce, a couple rings of onions plus a couple of cherry tomatoes) were cold; not room temperature. The Italian vinaigrette dressing was ok. I had a tomato vinaigrette which I could not eat. When the wait person picked up the uneaten salad she did not comment. The room is nice; felt like a local restaurant which is a plus for us. The prices are reasonable. read more

Well, where do I start? This was disturbingly sad. We'll just get that out-of-the-way right at the beginning. This was supposed to be a meatball sub. Not a cut in half meatloaf thrown onto bread. And then delivered to me. The smattering of sauce was borderline. Pathetic. I choked this down because I had already paid for it. Ordering this is like ordering a slab of meatloaf on bread. It's like asking to borrow a Ferrari and finding out it's a kit car. It just doesn't work. The bread on the other hand was amazing. Very soft very supple. Very nice. The horrible piece of meat and the crap sauce that I was given. Do not make up for a very nice piece of bread. Seriously. This, then, my friends deserves a rock solid two out of five stars read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

GRATO : really good Italian in our neighborhood. They even offer creative evening specials, but you need to get there early before they're sold out! Looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu items. There's a big selection from classic Italian dishes, pizzas, soups and salads. read more

Amazing food and amazing customer service. They will make sure you have a great experience.

It's hard to judge a restaurant when you are ordering take-out, but this place gets all the stars!! I was seriously craving pasta, and Grato's made the chance worthwhile! The shrimp piccata was amazing: full, lemony flavor covered in salty, delicious capers! I went all-out and upgraded my side salad to Greek, and also added the garlic knots...a perfect compliment to dinner! The fried calamari were also spot-on! I can't wait to try Grato's in person! read more

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See picture below to see the quality of the food received. No good presentation, flavor and definitely pasta needed to be drained. read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - The pasta I received not only didn't have flavor but it wasn't drained. $18 plate with a small side of Cesar salad. - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

First time at GRATO down the street from home. Very small restaurant. Food tastes ok. Marinara?sauce on spaghetti & meatballs is a bit different. Might be slightly acidic. Needs to be thicker and richer. I was going somewhere else but it got dark outside, so I just went down Fry Rd a bit. Across town is a better place for this dish. Portions are a bit skimpy. SMALL Salad needs a couple of cucumber slices, and maybe some black olive? Service is excellent. Garlic bread rolls are delicious. Will probably come back when I don't want to drive far and fight traffic. read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - Spaghetti and Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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I stopped in for a late lunch. The chicken piccata was mediocre. However, the service was what on would expect at a high end dining establishment. I was impressed by Henry's performance. I think that was the server's name. It was the name printed on the receipt. read more

I really enjoyed the pasta trio if you like lasagna and ravioli and other Italian dishes like that, I definitely recommend the pasta trio me and my dad also got a cannoli and tiramisu then we decided to eat them together and it was a delicious combination. Definitely recommend doing that with a strawberry. I also have gotten the Crème brûlée before and I liked how the top tasted crunchy like toasted marshmallow so if you like toasted marshmallows, I recommend the crème brûlée read more

Family owned and wonderful people. This restaurant definitely requires a visit. The food is always fantastic and the owners are always there making sure you are happy. I would recommend the chicken penne ala vodka but nearly everything I've tried has been wonderful. As a note my son loves the pizza and Stromboli. Do take a light jacket here though as they like to keep it cool inside. read more

There really aren't a ton of good sit-down restaurants in the 529/Fry area, but this one is an exception. The restaurant is rather small, in a busy strip center. This was about the third or fourth time we visited and it is always a solid choice. The seating area is nicely decorated and there were many customers but no wait on a Friday night. We were seated promptly upon arrival and the waitstaff was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. The dinner rolls that are served at the beginning of the meal were not spectacular but we did appreciate the butter/parmesan on the top. I ordered lasagna which came with a side salad that was cold and crisp. The lasagna was very good-I ate the whole thing! The rest of my family shared a Caesar salad and XL meat pizza which they enjoyed and were able to bring some leftovers home. The prices really are good-our whole dinner, including 2 glasses of wine was only $61 (pre-tip) which is much less than our usual Friday night dinner. It's a great choice if you are in the area. read more

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Great food, looks very nice inside, friendly staff . Great prices too! I'll definitely come back!

Well it used to be a creole restaurant at this location but my palate was pleasantly impressed but the flowers prepared at Grato. The server gave great service. The only issue was the parking spaces since it took me awhile to find one. The atmosphere of the place said Italy and after enjoying my meal I will give them another opportunity to impress me next time I'm near here and feel the need to enjoy a flavorful meal. read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - The Meatball Appetizer - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Place is very nice inside. Our servor, Cedric made our first experience even better. He is very knowledgeable about the menu and was very attentive There are so few Italian restaurants in Katy, so this is a great addition. The food was great. The price are amazingly reasonable. Wine and beer are so reasonable, Monday thru Wednesday is happy hour A must to visit!! read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - Beautiful interior - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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Had lunch with a friend a few days back here since we both wanted to try it, it did not disappoint. We will definitely be returning. My friend had the lasagna lunch special with a Caesar salad and I ordered the chicken arrabbiata and it was amazing. They did warn me that it is a bit spicy. I love spicy so I was fine with it. It had the perfect spicy level. With was very flavorful with the cherry peppers and fresh basil. My friend took home a pepperoni pizza, the meatball appetizer and a soup for her family. She text me later that it so just as good as what we had eaten. The garlic knot bread was fresh and very tasty. The serving size is large as well, so you will most likely have a to go box. Highly recommended this place. read more

The food was really delicious and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and well made. The place is very cozy with beautiful decoration. The service was amazing, 10/10, very friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back again! read more

We came on a Friday night at 8, we were greeted nicely and were quickly helped. We ordered two chicken Alfredo's, and a kids meal chicken tenders and pasta, when we got the food it was warm and so delicious. We dived right into the food, the Alfredo is good it has a different flavor to it that makes it different. We recommend this restaurant over Olive Garden, a restaurant that serves delicious food and the prices were not ridiculous like any other Italian restaurant, I live near by so I will definitely be coming to this restaurant. read more

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Service was absolutely phenomenal! I ordered Alfredo to share with my 3 year old and we were stuffed. I was incredibly impressed with how good the food is for the prices. I will definitely be coming back with family and friends! read more

Grato Italian Restaurant - Garlic knots were INSANE! So delicious - Italian Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Very average. We tried the brushetta, garlic bread, different dishes and dessert. Nothing was bad but nothing was impressive either.

THE Best pizza in Cypress (outside of authentic pizza what we make at home and get back home in NY). Finally a spot that understands what pizza should be, right down to the sauce. The dough is great and has a homemade taste, with a tender yet slightly crispy chew. Toppings are excellent, well proportioned, natural tasting and high quality. Love this spot - it's our go-to! Delicious! read more

This is a very cute, typical Italian restaurant. The food is like Italian comfort food. The service is a little slow, especially on drink refills, but it was still a nice place to eat. read more

Excellent food and good veriety on menu. Friendly family owned. Excellent service. Great atmosphere!

The food was really good and the prices were so reasonable. It is a cute little neighbourhood gem. We had great service and our server so polite too. Please stop in and give this place a try if you are in the Northwest 529 & Fry Rd area. We will be back again. read more

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Great fresh Italian food! We had it delivered and we will definitely order again soon and/or make our way over to eat in!