Granaio Italian Restaurant was the perfect venue for the April '26 monthly meeting for our Car Club! We reserved the restaurant for 2 hours on the weekend during the Tulip festival. Our servers Stephanie and Elizabeth were so helpful, they made the whole experience so stress-free! We got to the restaurant an hour early to setup the Auxiliary meeting room we reserved for our club meeting. After talking with the servers, it was decided that it may not be big enough for a group of our size. The servers graciously offered to close off the main portion of the restaurant instead, and redirect the normal patrons to the Auxiliary meeting room. This worked excellent, and there was plenty of space for our club to meet! The servers also helped up re-arrange the tables to suit our needs, and we had plenty of space. The menus worked great, and the food was absolutely delicious. Additionally, we had one or two guests who had dietary restrictions, and the servers were more than accommodating to them. Our club meeting also went very well! The restaurant was quiet and we had no trouble hearing our president and officers make announcements. The servers very discreetly gathered up the checks, and nobody had any complaints about things not being processed properly. Overall, the officers commented about how accommodating the restaurant was and how the servers went out of their way to make our meeting work well. And it did - we one of the highest turnouts of any non-holiday meeting despite the rain. Thanks so much for the great experience. We will be back next year! read more

IL Granaio - Italian Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

We celebrated our one-year anniversary here with my wife, and since it was also Mother's Day, the restaurant was extremely busy. Luckily, I booked a table a week in advance, though there was still a short wait before being seated. We started with the meatballs and house salad--the meatballs were especially flavorful and well seasoned. For mains, the spaghetti carbonara with added spicy sausage was excellent, and the portion size was huge. I ordered the gnocchi gorgonzola, which unfortunately leaned too salty and heavy for my taste. The homemade bread was a nice touch and added to the cozy, home-style feel of the restaurant. Despite the holiday crowd, service remained friendly and welcoming throughout. Overall, it felt like a warm neighborhood Italian spot, and we'd definitely come back again. read more

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I see why this is one of the best Italian restaurants on island. Food delicious, service amazing, location small, but intimate You can definitely tell this is a family place because the staff was so friendly with their regulars and super nice to us read more

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We visited the restaurant on a Thursday evening and had 2 sets of Sunset special menu: veal Marsala and ravioli of the day (beef). The ravioli is okay. A little bit too salty to my taste. The veal Marsala have no taste or aroma of Marsala at all. This is one of our favorite dishes and we have not had this kind of experience anywhere else. To be honest, we could call "veal with sauce" rather than "veal Marsala". This is the reason I put which day we visited. Because I know some restaurants have different chef on specific days. The veal could be more tender. The inside is very nice though and it would be a good place for a date, etc. The service is also excellence. Just the food that is below expectations. None of the desserts in the menu is made in house, according to the answers from our waiter. Plenty of parking space in the parking lot. Convenience! read more

IL Granaio - Italian Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

This has been one of my go to restaurants for a really long time. They always serve authentic Italian recipes cooked to perfection. Every server we've ever had has been really knowledgeable about the menu and the specials. If you want a really good date night vibe, you can book one of the more private rooms they have as well. read more

IL Granaio - A glass of white wine and a Side Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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Addendum: To his credit, the manager, Bill, (see his comment below) heard us out and did comp the bill. We left unsatisfied, but tipped well and apologized to our server, who was composed and gracious. I hope Bill did not turn his ire upon her. We had high hopes for a good dinner (decent Italian is, increasingly, hard to find here) not a free meal. What we got was trouble and bellyaches the next day. So be careful not to be too honest with Bill. Retribution is swift, and he will accuse you of being a bully and abusing his staff, which we did not do. We were simply honest about the food. Oh and Bill? I'm an ex sous, and kitchen manager, and grew up in an Italian family. Were I to "slap on an apron" I would give you exactly what I gave you: an honest assessment. Four courses of bad food is still just bad food. Put what you fed us in front of those restaurant judges handing out your touted awards, and see what you win. That said: I like you. You've got the right chutzpah. Now use it to fight for better quality on the table, and not to engage snarky nobodies like me. Edited review: The service staff is exceptional. The building is funky and cool; those are the two stars. Not much actual Italian anything here. From the poor quality oil and balsamic on the table for the "bread" (which bears no resemblance to Italian style bread at all) to the spumoni ice cream that tastes powerfully of food coloring and contains no pistachio nut meats or cherries, the food here is apparently an exercise in turning cheap, low-quality ingredients into bland versions of supposedly Italian style dishes. The pattern holds for anything you order here, except maybe the bruschetta. The salad dressing. The cheese. All of it is one big culinary pulled punch. Spaghetti was mushy, mealy, and over-sauced with ketchup-y, "Chef Boyardee" flavors, providing a goopy nest for over-worked (but well seasoned) meatballs. Shrimp linguine was pasty, bland, oily and the mushrooms were canned-tasting. Shrimp, though dinky, were perfectly cooked. But oi, that pasta... Why the food yuck? Maybe they are in over their head, and they're betting they can increase income by cutting food costs - in this case, by serving lower-quality food, and counting on their friendly staff and dimly-lit eclectic ambience to charm customers, and thus pay the bills - which are likely considerable in a venue this size. I've seen it before. Casa Bonita, Alligator Soul, et al. Italian food is about highlighting and carefully preparing flavorful artisan ingredients, fresh seasonal produce, quality over quantity. If you've ever had it, you can't forget it. They don't serve that here. Extraordinarily bad and expensive food, served by an extraordinarily charming and efficient staff, in an extraordinarily interesting and enormous venue. Not recommended at this time, read more

My husband made early, around 5:00 reservations for a Saturday for us. We got seated very quickly. The hostess and waitress were very friendly. The restaurant looks so cute and unique. We order the 4-course special. I asked for gluten free pasta. The waitress offered me Insalata Caprese in place of the bruschetta. It was great and I appreciated her offering. The house salads were very underwhelming, dish of iceberg lettuce a piece of cucumber, and a piece of tomato. I asked for Italian vinaigrette and it was thick like Kraft dressing. Some might like this but the salads I make at home are much more healthy and interesting. We waited a very long time for our main courses to come. Our wooden chairs were becoming very uncomfortable by this time. Our waitress apologized for the delay and asked if we wanted anything while we waited. We declined. I ordered the Pollo Clabrese Pasta as my main. I loved it and I was not disappointed at all with the GF pasta. When we were ready select our dessert options, we ask to be reminded of the dessert options, assuming she would tell us what was included with the 4-course special. My husband enjoyed his tiramisu but was surprised by the upcharge when the bill came. The Panna Cotta without the raspberry sauce (to make it GF), or the spumoni was recommended for me. I went for the Panna Cotta as I'd never tried it. This was a very bland choice for a dessert. Two hours after sitting down. We were finally complete and very sore. The soft chairs of our car were a relief. Overall, a mediocre experience. read more

Ver cute restaurant. They have 3 rooms, one very large, one medium (seats about 30) and a small (seats 18). We were in the small room which feels almost like a private room. Extensive menu which included "sunset specials". Sunset specials included bruschetta and dessert. I had the veal parmigiana and the wife mushroom fettuccine. Everything was very good, very tasty and not salty. The panacotta for dessert was divine. Good food, great service, cozy setting. Nice place for an Italian dinner out. read more

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Haven't eaten in person here, but we ordered to go for my mom's birthday and were absolutely blown away by the flavor and freshness of all of the dishes we got! My mom couldn't stop raving about the calamari frittiti--the breading was perfectly season and light and it wasn't at all oily which can happen easily with calamari. We got the fettuccine di mare and linguine pescatore for our mains. The bread that came with it was delicious, albeit a bit dry on the crumb but that's just a personal preference. The pasta itself had great flavor and the seafood was fresh and perfectly seasoned. Overall a great meal and made my mom's birthday that much better! Can't wait to come back and have a date night with my husband. read more

We stumbled upon Il Granaio on our way to Oak Harbor on a Saturday night. They were busy but made room for us like we were close relatives. "Sit here and have some wine." Under Tony's tutelage,we started with bruschetta which was thin sliced fresh focaccia toasted with tomatoes, onion, fresh basil, and garlic. I was taught not to mix onions and garlic but this worked well as the onion retreated and the garlic held firm. It mixed well with the Insalata Granaio, a blend of fresh greens, tasty tomatoes in January and dry crumbled cheese that added a sharp note that made the olive oil dressing the best vehicle. We followed that with Strozzapreti, house made rolled pasta, designed to hold sauce with kicky sausage that was cut in perfect sized pieces, fresh tomato sauce with shaved grana, exquisitely spiced (doesn't need pepper but we did it and would do it again) and topped it with a tiramisu that was a wonderful blend of lady finger, mascarpone, and dark chocolate. God bless il Granaio, Tony, and Italy. Bravo, bravisimo. read more

The food was very good, Tony was our waiter and he was very attentive and wonderful. We ended up for some reason in a room by ourself, thinking we would be in the main dining room, but it all turned out just fine! Had a complimentary tiramisu for my husband's birthday and that was delicious. read more

This is our second time to this restaurant. Both times we have been seated swiftly, the service is exceptional and the food is great. I was hesitant to try the French onion soup, because I have had one too many in the past that made me regret it - but this restaurant has restored my optimism! It was phenomenal. We had the French onion soup, spaghetti carbonara and the special, which was a steak with risotto. The portions are large, the taste is wonderful, and served hot. It was so good the first time, we came back today to enjoy again. The building is cute, I like the layout inside. There are a couple different rooms that you could to be placed in, and all are cozy and esthetically pleasing. The building has an older charm to it, and lighting is dimmer for a more intimate setting. Javier did a fantastic job. He was knowledgeable and checked in on us frequently, but not overbearing. Drinks were good, and he brought out refills promptly. He offered to box our food for us and promoted the dessert menu, which my fiancé loves a good tiramisu, so we got that for take home. This is our new favorite night out spot. Great food, great atmosphere, and great staff! read more

IL Granaio - Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

We are new to the area. Took someone's recommendation and decided to eat here. We were pleasantly surprised. We both went with safe dishes, I had the manicotti and he had the lasagna. The manicotti was better. We started with the bruschetta and it was good. Followed that with the best tomato soup! It went well with the bread we had. The service was awesome. Drinks were good. Overall a great experience. We will be back. read more

We had high hopes and were disappointed. I ordered the veal marsala, one of my favorite things to eat at an Italian restaurant. The veal was like shoe leather. As I told our waiter, a waste of a baby cow. He offered to take it off the bill but I declined because I ate some of it and took the balance home to my dog. In all fairness, I only had a few bites and I should have sent it back and ordered something else. The waiter said he was surprised it was tough, but would tell the owner right away. The salad was nothing exciting, nor was the dressing. We liked the bread. I had the tiramisu for dessert. It wasn't great, lots of mascarpone, not much else going on. My husband's seafood fettuccine had sand in it! Holy smokes! Perhaps rinse the scallops. We don't live in the area and won't be back. read more

I have eaten here twice recently and both times were a great experience. Both servers I have interacted with were courteous, offered assistance and provided follow up. I absolutely love the feel of the interior and how it looks as though it's multiple different "areas" - like walking down a small street in Italy! I opted for the same dish both times and was very pleased with both! I got the linguine pescatore. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of seafood! I will definitely order this dish again. The only thing I sampled and would not get again would be the house salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette - the salad pieces were very bitter! read more

Food, service, ambiance were all excellent. Four of us had lunch for about $30 each including tip.

Amazing hostess Melanie!! She's awesome. Diane an excellent server. She helped us with the selection and the gnocchi was amazing and fresh and the Caesar salad was at the level. Will definitely go back. read more

The tomato bisque is amazing and the filet mignon sliders! Absolutely delicious! The vibe here is so inviting! Love the service and atmosphere! A must! read more

Good food, great service. Located in a historic building, this was a nice stop returning home from BC on our way to Seattle. We shared a bruschetta appetizer with spaghetti and meatballs and was perfect for two. Very fresh. read more

First time at IL GRANAIO. I liked the old building and the rustic look of the place. They have a few dining rooms. I think we were in the main. The smells coming from the kitchen were inviting. There were four of us for dinner. The two servers working the room were busy and as a result some aspects of service lacked. As an example there were inordinately long intervals between services. I had to get up and go find appetizer plates because our server was absent after asking for plates. The water situation was dismal as well but we were able to get refilled one time toward the end. The service wasn't exactly bad but just slower paced I guess. The menu was packed with Italian goodness. Lots to choose from in every variety. I ordered their filet mignon braised in red wine and on a bed of pasta with some brown mushroom sauce topped with Gorgonzola. Cooked perfectly. I couldn't eat it all. I also ordered spaghetti and meatballs to share around the table but it was mostly me picking on that. I wasn't impressed with the antipasto appetizer. It was just cold cuts and cheese with some mushroom and peppers. I've had more creative antipasto plates. Mrs Billy D had her go to Pollo Parmigiana which she could not finish. We ordered more food than we needed. Two appetizers and an extra entree but it was worth it. I haven't had a restaurant filet cooked like that in a long time. I would go get that again. There's a few versions of the filet. You cannot go wrong. There were four of us and even with the extra grub and one cocktail the bill came to $300 ish including the tip. read more

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The entire experience was wonderful, we can't wait to go back! The ambiance was very inviting and comfortable. Kat was our server, she took great care of us and was extremely friendly. The top items that stood out were the bread that's served complimentary, tomato soup (bread dipped in the soup was extra delicious) and the cannolis. I can't stop thinking about how amazing these all were, best I've ever had! Our server shared how busy they had been with a festival going on and being Easter weekend and yet the food & service were still top notch. Thank you for the marvelous experience and making our Easter dinner so special. read more

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Went here with local family for a celebration this week. The space was welcoming very holiday-festive, and a nice change from the dark cold drizzle outside. We were seated right away and the server checked in on us quickly. It took us a little while to focus on ordering food but we were nicely accommodated. One of our party was looking for a festive nonalcoholic drink and the server immediately had a good recommendation. The food was tasty. I thought my Caesar salad could have used a little more garlic and lemon but that's a nitpick. I also would have appreciated maybe a bread basket refill and more frequent water refills--again, a nit. My pasta was delicious (the seafood cannelloni)--creamy without being too fatty, lots of well cooked seafood, and the right proportion of pasta to filling and sauce. You knew it was a seafood dish (vs cheese pasta dish) as the seafood was emphasized and wasn't overwhelmed by the other ingredients. Everyone around the table really enjoyed their entrees (all pasta). Portions were generous. This is certainly worth a visit should you end up in downtown Mount Vernon. read more

We went here for our 23rd anniversary and we weren't disappointed. The atmosphere is pretty cool and the food and service were great! Highly recommended! read more

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Great end to our northwest vacation. The manicotti Florentino was delicious as was the decadent chocolate cake. Thank you for the good service Tony! read more

I love this restaurant but had a bad experience this past visit. A friend and I met up there for my birthday dinner. I ordered my favorite, the gnocchi. I usually ask for it with a regular marinara sauce instead of the Gorgonzola sauce. I ordered the same thing in December and the saucy was thick and delicious. This time it was a thin runny flavorless tomato sauce like straight out of a can. Should I have asked for a red sauce, a meat sauce, or something else? I ate a few gnocchis which were wonderful fluffy goodness as usual. Because of the bland sauce, I decided to save the rest for home where I could add some meat and spices to the sauce. My friend decided to take her entree home for later also. We had already enjoyed garlic bread, bruschetta, and soup. We asked the waitress for take out boxes and she proceeded to take our plates away. Both my friend and I agreed that we hate when they do that. We always wonder if we are getting all our leftovers. The waitress returned with our food boxed and bagged. We both checked our bags. My box was labeled "gnocci" (spelled wrong). We left and headed home: me to north of Bellingham, my friend to south of Mount Vernon. The next day I looked forward to my entree, since I didn't get to enjoy it the evening before. Imagine my disappointment when I opened my "gnocci" box to find my friend's order instead. I called her and she was upset also. Since we live so far from each other and don't plan on getting together for at least another month, we decided to freeze our meals. I am just hoping my gnocchi defrosts and reheats nicely when I do get it back. This all could have been avoided if the take out boxes were brought out to our table and filled. This sad experience won't stop me from eating there again but we will certainly double check our leftover containers in the future. read more

IL Granaio - My friend's meal - Italian Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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The service was incredible thanks to our waiter Tony. The pollo parmigiana was the best I've ever had!

We LOVED the food, and the waitress (Katie) was sweet and accepting. We do not eat out often but from now on when we are in Mount Vernon we will plan on eating at Il Granaio. We were there just after lunch time and Katie helped me to select the Strozzapreti Calabrese My wife ordered the Filet Mignon Sliders. (Who would go to the best Italian in the Pacific Northwest and ordered sliders?) So, I will just say, The dish I had (Strozzapreti Calabrese) was awesome! The pasta was fresh and cooked to the perfect texture, The Italian sausage had the perfect amount of spicy, complemented by a rich red sauce and red peppers and capers topped by shredded basil and parmesan. I am a big eater, and the portion was large enough that I had to take the remaining portion home. We ordered a side of marinera to dip the delicious garlic bread. Good? Great? Even better then Great? The marinara. Delicious, rich, fresh and perfectly spiced. We took the last of the side order home. So, If you are visiting Mount Vernon they are right next to the Amtrak Station or if you are visiting the Skagit County Courthouse/County Clerk etc. They are a short walk to the east. read more

We just moved into the area and chose to have our 16th anniversary dinner there. The food and staff were fantastic and made our night memorable. We will be returning soon and often as happy repeat customers. read more

We just wanted to give a rave to an Italian restaurant in Mt. Vernon WA. It has the best Italian food we have had since we use to visit Italy when we lived in Germany. It is called IL Granaio. website granaio.com. There is a special four course dinner if ordered before 6 pm for $30.95. It was very,very good. We definitely will go back whenever we are in that area. read more

Nice find. Main courses seem pricey but there's enough for two meals there. Good atmosphere and service.

We had the Sunset Special. Which we ordered as bruschetta, Caesar salad, Pollo Piccata and Panna Cotta. $25. Everything was very good. Even the garlic bread which came before the salad was terrific. We didn't get wine which I think is a mistake with this dish. So, try not to repeat our folly. After dinner we ordered a cappuccino. It was amazing as well. The attention of the host was great. We had a smooth yet quick meal that was something to remember. read more

IL Granaio - Panna Cotta - Italian Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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Fantastic food! My wife and I have gone here every Valentine's Day for the past 7 years! The Veal Saltimbocca melts in your mouth. The Chicken Parmigiana is better than your Italian Nonna's. Top that off with some spumoni and tiramisu for dessert and you are all set! Besides the food being fantastic, the service is top notch. Tony has been our waiter for those seven years and he always brings a smile to our faces. prompt and accurate service as well...something you dint get a lot of these days. Highly recommend! Ask for Tiny if you can, you wont be disappointed. read more

IL Granaio - Italian Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Excellent food, great service from Lily. Loved the affogotto, over the top. Great ambience in old grain building.

Best Italian food I have ever experienced, it's all handmade and delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

Kat what a wonderful server very kind took great concern over us. I want to thank the restaurant for making it special for my friend with birthday song and dessert. Also really loved the Pollo (chicken) Gorgonzola the chicken was not tough. The Gorgonzola sauce was amazing. My friend had Pollo (chicken) Meditereano She was very happy with it. I'll be returning for my birthday later this month because I had such a great experience. And then I'll bring my friend back and May as well. Loved the food, the service, the ambience. My only suggestion to the restaurant would be to update their photos of each of their rooms so that when we make our reservation, we are able to see the rooms and pick our favorite one while making the reservation. I went into it blindly and ended up with a beautiful room, but I remember when making the reservation, thinking, I wish I could see more. read more

IL Granaio - Pollo (chicken) Mediteraneo pm a bed of pasta - Italian Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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We stumbled upon this place while staying in Mt Vernon and we were delighted. We came early and enjoyed the early specials and happy hour. The house Chardonnay was excellent. Our server was very good and gave us time to order. He brought us some garlic bread which was really good. The early meal special came with bruschetta, choice of soup or salad and a dessert. There were several choices for the entree and we had veal piccata pasta was excellent I had tomato basil soup sister had salad. The restaurant had a nice feeling to it. Plenty of space. Didn't feel like you were sitting on top of other people while dining and easy to have a conversation. If you find your way to Mt Vernon check it out! read more

The food was just OK and expensive...service was good and a good wine and beer menu. It was late Valentine's afternoon, the place was relatively empty and we were seated in the hallway.....alone. Never got inside the place to tell you about the ambiance...but I can tell you about the hallway. read more

We had been regulars here years ago and usually was pretty good Italian. Decided to give it a try again, even though when we arrived it looked nearly deserted for lunch. But we were pleasantly surprised the food had not changed and had great service. It is a different owner now. We will definitely be returning more often. read more

The food was delicious! I had the server pick out the pasta for me since there was so many options and she didn't disappoint. Service was super nice and friendly. The ambiance around us was so fancy and pretty. Very quiet but not too loud either. If I ever come back to Seattle I'll make sure to go here again. read more

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An Outstanding Dinner Experience at IL Granaio for Our Corporate Event: As the event coordinator for a large company, I was responsible for organizing our annual conference dinner. There are not too many places that can accommodate 60 people in Skagit Valley, so when I visited the Old Town Grainery Building, I liked the ambiance of the open floor plan and hardwood flooring and knew it would meet our requirements. We ended up selecting IL Granaio for our company dinner, and it met our expectations! Several months before our conference, I started coordinating with Bill, the owner of IL Granaio. Initially, there were some challenges, as a buffet style was proposed for our 60-person reservation. However, Bill was very flexible and accommodating; he agreed to a limited menu with single plating options and even scheduled additional waiters and chefs to make sure everything ran smoothly. On the evening of the dinner, everything from the service to the delivery of our food exceeded our expectations. In our past experiences with other restaurants, we unfortunately had several issues with delays in food preparation, but Bill and his team handled everything flawlessly and achieved our agreed upon timing. The dishes were also delicious and well presented. Overall, I highly recommend IL Granaio for large group events. Bill's attentiveness and hospitality during our preparation phase resulted in a successful dinner and a wonderful experience. Thank you, Bill and the entire IL Granaio team, for a wonderful evening and conclusion to our summit conference! read more

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