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    Grato

    3.8 (377 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Pat M.

    Grato is I restaurant that I've passed literally hundreds of times on Rt 10 in Morris Plains. I think the only reason I didn't try it before was because I heard some mixed reviews from friends. Well on a Friday night, my wife and I decided to finally try it, and we're so glad we did. The restaurant was outstanding! We started off with glasses of Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon and they provide you with complimentary focaccia bread and dipping oil. That was delicious, the oil had a great spice. We then split the Tri Color Salad which was plenty for 2. For entrees, I ordered the Bucatini Carbonara and my wife had Flounder Francaise with bucatini. Wow! The meals were delicious! We even saved room for the warm Apple Torte with vanilla ice cream. A great meal! I can't say enough about the service here. Our server, Julia, was excellent, and the manager, Diego, stopped over multiple times to make sure we were enjoying our meals. He actually recommended to my wife ordering bucatini to go with her flounder. It may have taken us a long time to get to Grato, but we'll be back here soon for sure!

    Victoria C.

    Stunning interior and great service! Staff were all super friendly & attentive. Their starter focaccia may have been my favorite part of the meal! The pepperoni cups on their pizza was what made me choose this place for dinner and it did not disappoint. The penne vodka had great flavor and the pasta was cooked well. Mozzarella sticks super cheesy, but I will say the breading was extremely bland. Overall a good experience and would come back to try other items on the menu!

    Nonna's spaghetti with meatballs
    Cat M.

    Enjoyed a fantastic dinner at the bar. Plenty of space between the chairs & service was great! Loved the focaccia bread with the tasty dipping sauce. Mozzarella Frittata app was so light with a good pull of cheese. For dinner I had the Nonna's spaghetti with added meatballs (yum) & my husband got the chicken parm which he loved (huge serving!) & a side of broccolini that was excellent. We had enough to bring home for dinner tonight! For dessert we got the Zeppole's - a must have!! Definitely coming back. You can also come here & get a thin crust pizza which I plan to do next time as they looked so good! Great place for sure!

    Caesar Salad
    Gabby V.

    Had the BEST time at Grato! Recently went for my anniversary and they made the evening so special. From a personalized card and complementary champagne, to a cute message with dessert, the whole night was perfect. Not to mention the food was incredible and the ambiance was super romantic. 100/10!!

    Calamari Casino
    Allison P.

    To start I love the interior! It feels very classy but not overbearing. It's dimly lit and it makes for a great dinner date. We ordered the calamari to start. I loved the amount of flavor and also the crispy batter. I got the spaghetti as my main and fell in love with the sauce! The perfect balance of tart and savory, but also somehow buttery. My only complaint is the noodles were a little bit clumpy? The carbonara was lighter than expected and I loved the texture of the bucatini. The broccolini was cooked to perfection and loved the garlic flavor. Overall it's a decent spot for italian food. Service was attentive and the free focaccia was surprisingly so good. Would definitely go back to try their other pastas.

    Il Tornello (~$14)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Il Tornello (~$14): Breckenridge gin, Italicus, Rich Rosemary, simple syrup, lemon juice, club soda Rosy Cheeks (~$15): Rocktown basil vodka, limoncello, grapefruit & cranberry juices, Prosecco Just-Baked Focaccia (~$6): served warm with ricotta cheese, basil pesto Semolina Crispy Calamari Casino (~$16): with parmigiana, cherry peppers, bacon bits, scallions Spaghetti Cacio e Peppe (~$25): black pepper, parmigiana butter sauce Aya's take: Decent Italian cuisine in Morris Plains but service was super slow considered it wasn't busy when our party of 5 arrived around 5pm or so. They also missed part of the order but we just let it go since we ordered enough food. The Cacio e Peppe is very rich but lacked the depth I was looking for. The Focaccia is a must-get for the table. Fresh, warm, and so delicious especially with the ricotta cheese and basil pesto dip. The cocktails were fine but not super memorable. Really nice ambiance here and great for date nights or business dinners!

    Chicken Marsala
    Cliff R.

    I had flown in and checked into the hotel. The hotel restaurant was lacking so I looked for an Italian restaurant. I found this place and wasn't disappointed! The food was prepared after I ordered it and was still hot from the kitchen. The wait staff were very friendly and stopped by to check on me in a very timely fashion, so I never needed to catch their eye for anything. All in all, a great dining experience!

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    Met friends for lunch. Food was delicious! Our server Emily was new but did an excellent job. The manager was very helpful. Recommend!

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    The food was ok the taste was like having my palate all over the place they can do a better job. If you need any new ideas feel free to ask.

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    The food was incredible. There were 6 of us and everyone loved what they ordered. The drinks were delicious too.

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    Service was excellent and so was the food. Great atmosphere, highly recommended. Price was fair

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    I like this restaurant a lot! Delicious food, great service and ambiance. I especially like sitting by the fireplace. See you soon Grato

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