Grano Kitchen in Bristol, City of

Italian restaurants are often disappointing with a long menu of favourites prepared to british palates. Grano offers a short menu of stunning authentic Italian food. The bruschetta was a conversation stopper as it demanded a silence to savour the flavours. Rigatoni was freshly made and cooked perfectly al dente with fiery cacio e pepe sauce elevated further with crispy fried guanciale. Tiramisu and frozen limoncello to finish left us sated and delighted to have found such a gem.

We had both lunch and 2 evening meals here and can’t praise the restaurant and staff enough. The menu isn’t extensive but more than enough tempting choices. The staff were extremely attentive and gave great suggestions for food and drink choices. We were not hurried to finish and we were greeted with a warm welcome back each time. It’s a real gem of a find.

Fantastic restaurant, with a neat and simple menu that gives you a genuine taste of great Italian cooking. Super friendly and welcoming staff who coped with our party of 11 admirably all evening. My only beef was with the lack of alcohol in the Tiramisu, it's lovely without but so much better with.

If you like to visit independent restaurants where great care is taken over the sourcing, preparation and cooking of dinner then this place will be right up your street. Authentic home-made cooking in a fabulously cosy restaurant with great service. I have no hesitation in giving this the highest recommendation for anyone passing through Bristol like I was this month. A special thanks to Levi who made the whole evening a total joy.

Despite the pleasant ambiance, our dining experience was marred by the by the unfriendly attitude of the staff (he initiated an unnecessary debate about the booking). The service was disappointingly slow and lacked attentiveness, even though the restaurant was not busy. Waiting an hour for our pasta was frustrating, to say the least. Furthermore, while the food was passable, it failed to rise above average. Regrettably, based on this experience, I have no intention of returning to this restaurant.

Fantastic! Authentic Italian food, which you can see being prepared. Tasty and reasonably priced. We had lasagne, pizza and a wonderful bowl of mixed salad. Can't fault it

Impromptu walk in pre comedy show at the Wardrobe Theatre. Really impressive, fab staff and really lovely, dare I say 'authentic' food. Highly recommended and would definitely seek it out next time in Bristol.

Took a friend out for their leaving do and shared a few starters, olives and had a main course each. As well as all the food being excellent the service was excellent where you didn’t feel rushed but knew you had attention if you needed anything. A very nice relaxing spacious venue with friendly staff.

Been looking forward to coming to eat here since they moved to this corner site in Old Market. Everything we had was really well made; Vitello Tonato was the best Ive ever had. My wife's main course Gnocchi she declared delicious. All food was great. The staff were friendly. At the end Alberto came out for a quick chat and offered us his home made limoncello - it was yummy! We have already planned a return visit.

Delicious, went there before going to the Wardrobe Theatre. The pasta was made fresh on premise and was all excellent..

We were tired and hungry but Grano saved us! Lovely staff, relaxed vibe and excellent food. The burata with peach confit and tiramisu were total showstoppers!

The best decision I could ever made was to walk in for lunch, before catching a bus. I was greeted by Levi, whom gave me a really good presentation of the restaurant and its delicacies; well done. That's how you set the initial vibe. I ordered an amazing garlic bread, and marinara pizza. Being highly satisfied by the experience, I booked a table for dinner the same day. I entered the premises at dinner, and I was escorted to my table. Camilla and Levi took care of me from start to finish. Again, great introduction to the menu, carried out in a very friendly way. I ordered garlic bread as a starter again, but I tried gnocchi as a main course this time. I filled up the little angle of room left in me with a refreshing lemon sorbet, followed by a coffe and amaretto on the rocks. I furthermore treated myself with a nice espresso martini, sitting at a table outside and enjoyed the fresh air. I've given you five stars because I couldn't give you more. On the overall, this dining experience is the best I've had in years here in Bristol. As an hospitality worker with more than six years of experience, as a kitchen porter, pizza chef and waiter, I would like to encourage you to keep the passion alive. The observing of my surroundings led me to notice that: Staff members treat each other with respect, which means cooperation exponentially increases. Communication to one another never escapes the backstage, leaving the customer relaxed, in a cuddly and calm atmosphere mantained by the warmth of a good front of house. The chatter from the kitchen remains as indistinct as from the rest of the place, and that's really impressive. Even though the restaurant is busy, the chefs look really at ease and dedicated to what they do, free from any need to rush. That result in good food made with love, and served reasonably quicker than one could expect. The ingredients are refined and balanced to their best even in the simplest recipe, giving Grano's dishes' flavours a unique notation mark, which is - and must remain - the ultimate proof of passion and attention to details. Last but not least I deeply thank the bartender for that sweet espresso martini, it almost got married with my ciggy. On the overall, I can say without any doubt that the key virtues that makes Grano what it is are, simplicity, humbleness, patience, dedication. Such a qualities in us can't help but to positively shape whatever we do, and inspire whoever is around us. When a people with these values team up, harmony reverberates on the quality of food and environment. I thank the entire team wholeheartedly. Special thanks to Levi and Camilla for the very sweet service. And last but not least, thanks to Alberto, for his wise choices as an entrepreneur so far, and his efforts as a leader whom - I have the right to believe - is always there to guide the team. Sincerely yours

Wasn't sure what to expect but the food was so so good! We shared a few small plates (Burrata, arancini balls), both delicious. I then had the 'cavatelli all’amatriciana w/ guanciale, fresh tomato sauce and pecorino', simply amazing. that crispy pancetta on the top is on my mind a lot! My friend had the Sorrentina Gnocci, again great. Lovely little restaurent, great food. ive told numerous people to go try it. Only negative was it was a bit cold as the door was open.

Simple but delicious as authentic Italian cuisine! This was my third time dining at Grano. We tried gnocchi alla Sorrentina and ravioli with ricotta and spinaches. Both dishes were very tasty and made with fresh ingredients. The slow cooked tomato sauce is just to die for!

My partner and I were pleasantly surprised to stumble across Grano recently. We were visiting Bristol and as it wasn't very central we were struggling to find somewhere to eat. The decor was nothing special so we we were not expecting anything particularly good but in the end we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. The Mediterranean Anchovies were a tasty, salty starter and the Pappardelle Nerano Pasta with fried courgettes, provola cheese, butter and basil was a really enjoyable dish. It's worth trying out and supporting an independent business.

If you want to spend a lovely time seasoned with delicious authentic Italian food... This is the spot! Can't wait to go back!!

I have had a wonderful experience at Grano! I booked a table for me (vegetarian) and my boyfriend who is gluten intolerant, and we were given plenty of choices for starters and mains. I'm Italian myself and I definitely recommend Grano. We enjoyed everything, the atmosphere is very pleasant, we'll definitely come back!

I love Italian food, but the food here was bland and a bit dull. To start the garlic bread was pan -bread, dense and smeared with a LOT of roasted garlic paste - slightly cloying flavour. Bit weird. I had crab filled pasta and the pasta itself was lovely, but the sauce lacked depth of flavour sadly. The tiramisu was watery and again i was underwhelmed as it lacked flavour. Everything needed something. I'd expect the flavour from home cooking but not a restaurant. The positives were: Fabulous wine and really really lovely service,

Small but well thought out menu, with veggie, vegan and gluten free options. Clean and stylish decor & great service. I had the cavatelli which was delicious. Looking forward to coming back so I can try the small plates!

Food was nice enough but small portions for the price. I then found a hair in my lasagne which was very offputting! Mentioned it to the waitress and didn’t even get an apology.

Incredible food by Alberto at Grano! Perfectly simple Italian food done really well, really enjoyed the cold cut veal with tuna sauce and the lasagne slapped! Also finished with a tirimisu to take away which was amazing ! Will defo come back

Amazing pasta , the calsoncelli were amazing and the wild garlic pesto cavatelli really fresh and delicates. The service made it so welcoming!! Feeling at home

Had another lovely evening at this recently opened venue. The food never ceases to please, this is my 4th visit since March 23, with an ever changing menu it is an interesting journey into true Italian food culture. Various food options available to suit the...

Gorgeous Italian food, beautifully prepared by Alberto and his team. A visit is always a delight.

I meant to take a photo but I ate it before I could. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious wine and the most incredible, simple, fresh Italian cuisine. Great for vegans, veggies and meat eaters. Highly recommend!!!

The team were just what I appreciate in a restaurant. Knowledgeable, sure and friendly and knew when to come to the table. Every dish was a pleasure and discovery- the little toasted grains in the mixed salad for example giving a salty crunch every now...

The food at grano was delicious! We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals (lasagne and three cheese gnocchi). The house wine was lovely. We also felt that it was very well priced. The only thing that let grano down was the service. It was very busy...

Ordered online, which didn’t correlate to the paper menu. Virtually no human intervention, and a blaring disco. It was about as charismatic as getting a sandwich at the railway station. Left my greasy pizza slice, and went to Chez Marcel for a crepe. 400 times...

If you are in Bristol and fancy a bite to eat. Please go and visit Grano up Whiteladies road. The food is absolutely amazing and such good value for money. There currently offering 25% off until the 30th December so get down there quick! The...

Me and my friend were really looking forward to coming here as I’ve heard so many lovely things! The waitress was polite and helpful, when the food arrived I had a short black hair in it. I just discarded it as I didn’t want to...

Another super addition to the Bristol restaurant scene. Incredibly honest Italian food, full of authenticity, flavour & skill. The infamous Lasagna was packed full of flavour, a real depth of flavour which can only be found in food that’s cooked with love and passion. Served...

The unassuming exterior suggests that this might be a ‘red sauce joint’ serving cheap, trad Anglo-Italian food. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Grano serves Roman ‘fast food’ Italian, of a quality that would bring in the crowds in Rome, let alone Bristol. The...

Having had a lovely lunch at Granos I decided to return for dinner with friends on a Friday night. We were all impressed. Simple and delicious food and unfussy service what more could you ask for? We started with 2 for £9 cocktails Moscow mule...

Delicious home-cooked Italian food with simple flavours and a nice bar attached to it for a good pint or a cocktail. In a local residential area this is a refreshing change from the usual.

Great Italian food in central Bristol. Cheap eats and really enjoyable environment. Would recommend.

REAL italian food, lovely people. They've been working very hard to bring authentic italian food at an affordable price. Highly recommended (being italian myself)

Food was pleasant enough but not memorable. The lasagne was very meaty, perhaps it would have been better with some tomato. The tiramisu was also good, but there's a Sardinian restaurant in Bristol where it's much better. Prices were good. Service was excellent

It was my first trip to Grano Kitchen and definitely not my last! Easily the best lasagne I have had in Bristol. I thought the 3 meat recipe might be a little excessive but I was proved wrong, extremely enjoyable. Really looking forward to trying...

as few people said... : " if the tomato fresh pasta taste like the one your NONNA does you are in the right place"

My partner and I have been frequenting this place since it first opened in 2018. From first taste of the food and coffee, we were hooked, and haven’t gone long without it since! The lasagna is scrumptious and the farinata (oven baked flat bread of...

Recently relocated here after being quite strangely I'd say in a hairdressing salon! Lasagne, pasta available to eat in or take away and pizza made from scratch. It's all delicious and it's what mama likely would've proud of over in Italy. The tiramisu is simply...

This is my first visit here. I got a bit confused about where to order but, once I found the counter at the back, I ordered a pizza slice and americano. The pizza, on focaccia bread is delicious and the coffee superior to most of...