Grassa

Really enjoyed our dinner here. You order at the counter and they serve you at your table. Service was prompt. One of us has celiac, and they were able to provide gluten-free pasta cooked in separate water. The staff at the counter described which other dishes could be prepared gluten-free. The roasted beets appetizer was excellent, had a nice horseradish tang to it. The pork belly mac and cheese was phenomenal. Will definitely be returning!

Some of the best handmade pasta I've ever had. The ceaser salad felt like a salad I would get at a fine dining restaraunt. Amazing drinks, and a great environment.

This was my second time dining at Grassa, and at a second location—and once again, it was a standout experience. From the moment I walked in, the cozy, welcoming atmosphere set the stage for an unforgettable meal. The star of the show, of course, is their handcrafted, house-made pasta. The Pork Belly Mac n Cheese was pure perfection—fresh, tender, and cooked to the perfect al dente texture. You can genuinely taste the love and craftsmanship that goes into each dish. The Spaghetti and Meatballs were equally amazing, and the Pizza Pocket was a delightful surprise: incredibly flaky with a filling that was both flavorful and perfectly balanced. What truly sets this place apart is the attention to detail. Every sauce tasted freshly made with high-quality ingredients, complementing the pasta without overpowering it. Even the garlic bread was exceptional—perfectly toasted and bursting with flavor. The service was top-notch, with staff who were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. It’s clear they take pride in providing an outstanding experience for their guests. Whether you’re a pasta aficionado or just in search of a warm, hearty meal, Grassa is a must-visit. I can’t wait to come back again!

We ordered the shaved fennel salad, the burrata, the spaghetti aglio olio, and the rigatoni. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and so delicious! The service was excellent and the atmosphere was inviting. Can’t wait to go back and try more!

I went to Portland for a friends son's birthday. He got to pick, so we all went to Grassa. What a great place. Wonderful selection of fresh handmade pasta. The brussel sprouts had pickled mustard seeds, which gave a hint of mustard to the perfectly cooked brussel sprouts. Our meal was delicious, the service perfect, and all at a reasonable price.

DO NOT hesitate to try this place! The food is incredible! We had a few things on the menu but the Pork Belly Mac and cheese was the best! So good that we came back the next day to have more!

I used to be such a big fan of this place, but the quality has gone downhill. I ordered delivery and always give some grace because it’s obviously not going to be as good as when it is fresh. However, the freshness wasn’t the problem. I ordered the Rigatoni, Adult Luke, and garlic bread. Both pastas were dry from the lack of sauce and extremely bland. The amount of pork in the rigatoni was very sad and flavorless. The garlic bread was so hard that it was like biting into a crouton, also very bland. Like I said, this place was delicious a few years ago. Unfortunately, the last couple times haven’t been good.

I recently visited Grassa Handcrafted Pasta for a casual dinner, and overall, it was a great experience! The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, perfect for a no-fuss, delicious pasta night. We didn't have trouble finding parking, even though it's mostly street parking in the area, and it's worth the effort. Now for the food -- I ordered the pappardelle black truffle and decided to add pork belly for an extra $5. It was absolutely indulgent! The truffle flavor was rich, and the pappardelle was cooked to that perfect al dente texture. The pork belly added an extra layer of richness that I didn't regret one bit. My brother went with the spaghetti pesto (I think it had a more specific name that I can't remember), and it was vibrant and fresh. The pesto sauce was flavorful without being too overpowering, and the pasta itself was perfectly done. The portions were decent, and the prices were reasonable, especially considering the quality. I would have loved a few more protein options without an extra charge, but that's just a minor thing. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the mood for some handcrafted pasta! I'll be back to try more dishes.

Grassa has long held its reputation in Portland for handmade pasta. They were one of the first in this scene and have maintained their popularity. With many locations across town, Grassa is there for you wherever you are. With plenty of pasta and sauce offerings, and with seasonal specials, you won't have to worry about not finding something to satisfy your palette. Are they the best pasta in town? No, but Grassa is a great quick meal option that won't break the wallet. On this visit, I got the rigatoni and it was great! The ragu was rich and meaty, and not wasn't overwhelming. The pasta was al dente and the sauce to pasta ratio was perfect. I have no complaints! Counter service, causal atmosphere, Grassa is here for any occasion to satisfy your pasta cravings!

grassa is such a portland staple. i like trying something new everytime i come here. i also haven't been to this location before so this was a first. we sat outdoors so that we could be with our dog. all of this was shared between 3 people and that was the perfect portion! salad- very delicious but overpriced. i also wish the ingredients were chopped to the same size and mixed better because it was kind of difficult to pick up with the fork black truffle papardelle- it tastes bland if you don't mix it up, which we didn't realize we had to do. not my favorite and i wish the truffle flavor was stronger but i liked the texture of the pasta rigatoni- i've had this before and it was just as good. can't go wrong with it meatballs- delicious but overpriced. slightly too salty but it balanced out the blandness of the papardelle

The first words that come to mind for Grassa would be: contemporary, casual, Italian, and fun. The self serve and eat well concept has been so good for the brand that there have been a number of locations popping up all over Portland. I just happen to think this one in SE is one of the better ones for the exceptional service, spacious digs, and tasty food. The space is modern and extremely accommodating for all types of groups. Their outdoor setup feels like something born during the pandemic but they've managed to keep it around in addition to a roomy interior that has tables, booths, and plentiful seating options. The format is simple: pay for your food first, self serve with the water, utensils and plate ware, and eventually someone will come to your table with the food. Speaking of the food, I've been happy with everything I've ordered so far. The seasonal menus are dominated by made to order fresh pastas. I can't say it's the best I've had, but it is very good for the price and format of the dining. Their bolognese has been a bit salty in the past but it's a hearty dish. Their pappardelle is smooth and texturally excellent. I think their carbonara is creamy if not to the point of indulgent and I can really get behind the lasagna. It's gotten to the point that I'm willing to order every dish with the certainty that it'll be relatively well executed. Part of the reason for this is the many cooks in the kitchen. They're clearly on top of their game since the dishes come out fairly quickly and the presentation is on point. The counter service has been equally impressive, as they've always been incredibly patient and kind with my group. The prices are also quite friendly for today's foodflation type economy. Many of the dishes are $10 and under which is excellent given how the portions are generous with each serving. Ultimately if I want something that is great for groups, easy for youngins, and simple but tasty food, Grassa is practically most of what I want in a quality establishment.

Decent place for some fast casual pasta (although fast might be a stretch because it took ages for our pasta to come out!) My partner got some spicy pasta with red sauce and I got the truffle pasta. Good flavors on both but mine was a little cold - it was warm enough but it had clearly sat in the window for a bit so the sauce wasn't as creamy as it should have been. I'm sure I'll go back at some point just because it's relatively affordable and is probably better for a quick lunch! Negroni was good!

Amazing handmade noodles, great prices, and quick service! The staff is great--they put the whipped ricotta to the side, offered to remove sausage to make the dish vegetarian, and even made a dish spicy upon request. The baked feta with blistered cherry tomato pasta, spicy, was amazing! The pasta tastes soft and fresh, it's a fun and unique shape I've never had before, and was spicy, sour, creamy, and flavorful. We also tried the fried brussel sprouts with parm and pickled mustard seeds, and the hazelnut pesto pasta. The brussel sprouts were okay and missed a bit on the amount of mustard seasoning, but overall not bad (I wouldn't say it's worth $10 that could be spent on another pasta). The pesto pasta had hazelnuts and whipped ricotta, and the pesto definitely tasted freshly made, but it was overwhelmingly oily and hard to eat. Definitely a rich dish, not bad again but we weren't able to finish it. The prices are extremely reasonable, running like $11-13 per pasta! The ambiance is cute too, with little booths you can sit in and an outdoor option for warmer weather. All in all, would highly recommend checking out Grassa if you're in the mood for a quick pasta fix. Your experience will definitely depend on which pasta you order, but at such a low price point you can come back and keep trying your luck!

This was my second time dining at Grassa, and at a second location--and once again, it was a standout experience. From the moment I walked in, the cozy, welcoming atmosphere set the stage for an unforgettable meal. The star of the show, of course, is their handcrafted, house-made pasta. The Pork Belly Mac n Cheese was pure perfection--fresh, tender, and cooked to the perfect al dente texture. You can genuinely taste the love and craftsmanship that goes into each dish. The Spaghetti and Meatballs were equally amazing, and the Pizza Pocket was a delightful surprise: incredibly flaky with a filling that was both flavorful and perfectly balanced. What truly sets this place apart is the attention to detail. Every sauce tasted freshly made with high-quality ingredients, complementing the pasta without overpowering it. Even the garlic bread was exceptional--perfectly toasted and bursting with flavor. The service was top-notch, with staff who were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. It's clear they take pride in providing an outstanding experience for their guests. Whether you're a pasta aficionado or just in search of a warm, hearty meal, Grassa is a must-visit. I can't wait to come back again!

I had high hopes for Grassa & am sad to say, I was a little disappointed. My rigatoni lacked sauce, there was not much other than to barely coat my pasta, although the pork was very tender. The fritto misto was expensive & did not have much calamari, the fried lemon slices in it were different & delicious to my surprise. But I wouldn't recommend the fritto misto, just lots of fried bits of veggies & not much calamari. My paloma was good. The garlic bread was enough for two people, the bread was quite small, maybe 6 inches in length but came in a paper bag which I thought was cute. Service was good as well. Cashier was friendly, took our order & someone brought the food to our table once it was ready. I am hoping to return here in hopes my next dining experience will be better. I would like to try a different pasta.

As soon as my friends and I walked in, we found the atmosphere very charming with its wood color wavelengths and warm lighting. The service was good and food arrived quickly. For the food itself, the pasta alla chitarra was packed with flavor! While Italian food tends to be a bit on the oily side for me, I basically inhaled this dish. The salty-savory chicken pancetta meatballs complemented the thick-fragrant noodles and creamy ricotta very well. Based on their menu options, the small menu has a variety of classics and unique options while also not being overwhelmingly large, which I really appreciated in helping me pick.

Every time we're order from this location (due dash or in person) it is lacking in flavor. The downtown 12th location is sooo good and we can't figure out why it's so bad here. Pork in the Mac and cheese is either undercooked and chewy or burnt, whereas at 12th downtown it's perfectly crispy savory and sweet. The rage meat is similarly tough and flavorless compared to the downtown where it's tender and feels slow cooked. So sad because we live right by this location.

My finance and I went to Grassa for a late dinner on a Saturday! I had the pork belly Mac and cheese and he had the baked occhi do lupo. I think we both wish we'd ordered what the other one had! I've had the Mac and cheese before so I knew it would be good. The chef even accommodated my weird request for extra glaze from the pork (it's so good!) I also appreciated that everyone was super nice even though we came in less than an hour before closing. We were the last customers there but never felt like the staff hated us for being there.

Gave this place a second try. First time I tried the pork belly mac and cheese which was solid flavor, just very heavy for my personal liking, but still a good dish. This time I got the carbonara as it had raving reviews. I found it to just be okay. I found it to be dry, mixing the egg in didn't help. The flavor was lacking, the only good part were the pork bits. I think this place is overhyped as there are better pasta places in Portland.

Fast, casual, yummy Italian. Easy to find... Parking on the street. First come, first serve. They don't take reservations. Several picnic tables outside too in case it's busy inside. Walk- in, order, get your number, find a table and relax. They will bring your food out when it's ready. There were 8 of us plus a baby.... sitting outside worked out great.

It's my own fault for not looking at the pictures of the inside but I thought based on the website design and the prices that this was a higher scaled Italian restaurant and it's just simply not. It's got a decent vibe inside but definitely for the office worker running out for a quick lunch or group of friends wanting to hang out on high top wooden chairs. In my most pompous voice, "having lived in Italy for over a year" this food would let the motherland down. My guy and I both got super greasy pasta. I was starving so I ate all of mine but he wasn't able to complete his. I ordered the black truffle one and he got the butternut squash one. Overall, it wasn't terrible but it wasn't amazing either. I've definitely had better Italian here in town for similar prices so avg rating.

Never been here before. I had the Caesar salad and hot pocket. Great lunch! The Tajin lemonade was killer. If I lived in Portland and eat here all the time.

Actually a great go-to pasta place with a rotating menu from time to time. We went and tried a bunch of item and I gotta say, the triangles were my favorite. Carbonara was also great and the Mac n cheese. The restaurant itself is very clean and spacious at the location I was on the east side. I'll be coming back to taste their other menu items! The price is also doable, but I would say it's not a lot and hard to get full off of 1 pasta dish.

absolutely love the handcrafted pasta here. i normally don't think much of pasta but this place is a must try. i had the chicken parm cannelloni! it's basically pasta shell stuffed with the bestttt n most tasty chicken parm i've had. went in on a friday night and there was no line! order as you enter, seat yourself and self serving water stations are available. service was great, happy customer after taking the workers recommendation. definitely will be coming back to portland just for this pasta dish!

This is a pretty standard pasta spot. Came on a Saturday evening and it was poppin'. You order first then grab a table then they deliver you food to the table. All the past was cooked to a perfect Al dente and the sauces tasted fresh, but not seasoned enough for my preference. The thing I liked the most was actually the burrata peach salad. Everything on that plate married so well together. A little sweet from the peaches, a little savory from the burrata plus some tartness from the pickled cherries on that perfect charred toast *chef's kiss* I don't feel like this spot is very gourmet, but it's definitely not Olive Garden. If I'm ever in the area and crave pasta, I might drop by for some togo.

Very meh. This place is overrated. Food is bland, not a lot of flavor. Order at the counter but still expected to tip 20%. No menus on tables. Our whole party didn't feel great after the meal. One of our guest complained about stomach aches. We were pretty disappointed and underwhelmed. Especially for the price. It is not cheap. We spent $250 for 5 people and only 3 of us had a drink. Ended up leaving a good amount of food behind because no one was really into it. Won't be back.

Breakfast at PDX location, GREAT STAFF. Large portions. Could do halfsies on Sando or Toast. Very tasty!!! House coffee is good!

I wish I could give this place ten stars. This is the best pasta place I have ever been to, and I am not exaggerating. For the quick and friendly service, reasonable price, and delicious food, this place is top tier. I ordered the carbonara and it came with a runny egg on top and some protein. The noodles were slightly thick and chewy. When I was walking into the restaurant, I could see the workers making different pasta from scratch. The pork belly mac and cheese was very flavorful. I also enjoyed the calamari because it had deep-fried lemons and other fish inside too. I would highly recommend coming here. There is plenty of seating inside and the ambiance is 10/10.

Grassa was flavorsome. I got the Pork Belly Mac-n-cheese and its unique but tasty combo. I enjoyed the slight sweet taste of the pork belly. It blends well with the Mac n cheese. I recommend an extra scoop of pork belly. We'll also got an order of garlic bread, the order comes with two slices. It's was crunchy, good and tasted like garlic bread. The other dish is spaghetti all chittara was surprisingly delectable. The whipped ricotta looks cool and it all mixes well. Im normally not a pasta fan but this place has me convinced. Haha. We went on a Saturday for dinner and it was BUSY!! Seating was pretty easy, you order first then look for available seat or they help you find a spot. If you don't mind, There's a bar off to the right when you walk in and can sit there. Parking was a pain, but that's the area in general.

Great food, the Brussels sprouts appetizer was definitely a win and worth it! Service was excellent.

A well known local Italian restaurant in Portland area focusing on seasonal and fixed pasta offerings. Pasta always comes al dente and flavorful. Today I tried the black pepper and truffle pappardelle. It wasn't the flavors I naturally gravitate toward as it seems a bit too simple but the truffle flavor balanced with pepper, salt, and cheese was delicious. The beet ricotta appetizer was also amazing. Other members of my party ordered the meatballs, pesto/zucchini/hazelnut pasta, and Mac and cheese and everything was great. Only criticism was the long wait for our food. The staff was very nice.

Heard of Grassa before but I never gotten to try it until recently, some of my friends recommended the pork belly Mac and cheese. I usually try not to get Asian fusion at western cuisine establishments as it really could be a hit or miss. However, in this case they definitely nailed the pork belly. I could definitely see why my friends recommended this dish. It was a great blend and melted in my mouth! The place itself has a very clean atmosphere, and the cost of the pasta was like around $$! Anyways check the place out if your ever craving noodles!

I'm a fan of Grassa's fast-casual-fine dining setup; I didn't think I would be. Ordering from the counter and then grabbing your own table seems out of place in a restaurant that exudes such an "upscale" aesthetic, but it works; the flipside, of course, is that you lose any semblance of "service" outside of the ordering process, and the delivery of your meal. If you need another cocktail, you're on your own. Fine by me. The last time we visited a Grassa location, my wife and I split a dish between us. Not today. We learned our lesson! We were both hungry enough for our own entrée, this time! For today's lunch, my wife opted for the Fusilli Alla Vodka, which she paired with a glass of the Grassa White, and myself with a Jockey Full of Bourbon (whiskey, lime and ginger beer) and the rigatoni and pork ragu. Within 15 minutes our dishes arrived: the fusilli - handcrafted spiral noodles, tossed in a creamy vodka tomato sauce, tangy, delicious sausage, and crushed red pepper to give it just a hint of spice. Wonderful! The rigatoni was also excellent, with a rich, meaty sauce, tender cuts of pork, and some basil and cheese for good measure. We may have ordered our own dishes this time, but we both picked from each other's plates several times, sharing and relishing them both! Cooking and serving quality Italian pasta dishes is a lot like learning a trade skill: there are levels of proficiency, from apprentice to grandmaster, with each step requiring years of training, practice, and intrinsic knowledge. The quality of the end product is a direct reflection of this proficiency. The pasta served at Grassa is undoubtedly fantastic, but suffers somewhat from being the child of what is essentially an high-end chain restaurant. It'll never reach the reverent station of an Italian nonna, slaving away at hand-rolling noodles with experienced, calloused, arthritic hands, while simultaneously stirring a pot of her legendary Bolognese...but it's not trying to be, either. It doesn't have to. In a world full of Olive Gardens and Spaghetti Factories, a fresh take and an honest effort is enough put them leagues ahead of the competition.

Came here before hood to coast for some pre race fuel! Good: - Rigatoni with meat sauce was great and super cheap, loved the flavor - Easy and quick ordering process - Fancy upscale Italian vibe ambiance Bad - Took forever to get the food, waited about 30 min before food arrived Overall, I would come back but only if I had a lot of time to wait.

A great place to eat delicious pasta yet order quick at the counter. It's a great hybrid between counter ordered food yet feels like nice dining in at the seating area. I ordered the Aglio e olio, and I really enjoyed it! Nice garlic flavor, and theirs had a good little spice to it. I look forward eating here again sometime!

I've been to Grassa several times now and it's a great fast casual place. It's super affordable place with amazing quality pasta. There are staple dishes but they are definitely known for their seasonal items too. This is a no brainer choice for taking out of town folks too!

Comfy, but trendy spot! Filled with magnificent aromas from the freshly made ingredients. The menu is pretty standard, but packs a punch of flavor! Great beverage items to choose from as well. We came to visit from LA and saw a lot of good things about this place online! August, the hostess, was a tad rude. Her tone and facial expressions made me feel very uncomfortable and unwelcomed to the establishment. I asked a few questions about the menu and how to order and she made me feel stupid. But..... what made up for it was the service from a gentleman who served us our food and continuously came by to check on us and made she our experience was pleasant. Really good portion size! Not large, not small. Just the perfect amount especially if you wanna get a side or a drink. Pesto was a 9/10 for me. The almond crunch the whipped cheese the fresh noodles all tied together Rigatoni was very meaty tasting and so fresh. 8.5/10

From the moment you walk in, a friendly smile greets you with a hello and have you been served. The open kitchen concept allows the food lovers to really take in the preparation of delicious food. The beautiful ambiance gives you the relaxing experience of being home enjoying your meal with wonder people around. I frequently come here to not only grab my classic cannelloni, but the awesome staff allows my indecisive husband to adjust their the already established Fusilli with the perfected pork belly. I finish this to say you know greatness when it's in your face.

To start, this place is counter service so if you are looking for a service restaurant then this isn't it. The food was also nicely prepared. The pasta is very fresh and the taste is good. Nothing exceptional just another decent spot.

Food: Carbonara was fantastic. Rigatoni was fantastic. Fried Brussels sprouts were outstanding. Garlic bread was good. Pinot noir was good. Cesar salad was just OK. Service: Ordering at the counter was pretty quick. Food delivery speed was fine. I'm not a huge fan of counter service, but the staff did fine with executing it. Everyone was friendly. Atmosphere: Loud, especially in the back. Has the acoustics of a Chipotle. It was moderately busy, but we had no problem finding a table. We'd go back. Good eats.

This hip and trendy, yet family friendly spot where you can find something for everyone! I loved the large portions and fast-casual atmosphere. Food was fresh and packed with flavor. We loved the rigatoni the most, but the fusilli was also incredible. Note that if you're sharing the fusilli with children, ask for less/no pepper flakes as it really did make the dish alot spicier. You can order wine by the glass, 375ml, or 750ml bottles. All options were reasonably priced. I ordered the Grassa Red (their house wine) and it was so easy to drink. There was a self-serve water and cutlery station. Children's crayons and coloring sheets were also available with Wu Tang and David Bowie designs. Cool! Plenty of seating styles spaced out throughout and outside. Service was friendly and accommodating. We picked a booth near the register, so that we could see a little action from the kitchen and salad station. I can't wait to come back to Grassa the next time I'm in the area.

Based on the food alone Grassa gets 4 stars. My food from the Beet Salad to the Meatballs were well prepared. My main course the Corn Pasta was amazing and definitely would recommend. But if you are looking for service other than ordering at the counter then Grassa is not your place. After ordering at the counter I had no interaction with any server or staff what so ever. That being said I am not going to be over critical about the lack of service. I guess this is the future so I need to adjust. So let it be written... So let there be SERVICE.

My friend's that came here before have been telling me that when you go to Portland, Grassa is MUST try. I ended up getting take out from here and didn't get the opportunity to dine in. BUT, everything was still delicious! I ordered several pastas to try but the most notable ones were; Fusilli Alla Vodka- This was probably my favorite pasta out of all the ones we ordered. It had Italian sausage, crushed red peppers, and grana cheese. The grana gave it a very distinct yet aromatic flavor and really paired well with the vodka sauce. The sauce was perfectly rich and not too heavy. Rigatoni- This one would be my second favorite pasta that I had here. The Sunday pork ragu added a hearty element to the pasta itself. The flavor profile was very simple, yet elegant tasting and tasted very clean.

My first time at this location was back in 2021 and I finally got the chance to come back to new items on the menu! We arrived on Sunday around 7:45PM to plenty of seating and barely a line. My go-to is usually the carbonara or pork belly mac & cheese but I wanted to try something new this time. We decided on the black truffle tagliatelle and fusilli alla vodka with the fritto misto and fried brussel sprouts. The pasta was brought out first and they took our ordering number. My boyfriend was confused as to why they took our number before all our food arrived but I gave her the benefit of the doubt and thought she just conveniently grabbed it while on the way to get the rest of the food. We were almost done with our pasta when I decided to flag her down and ask about the rest of our order. She seemed confused, went to check, and came back to let us know that for some reason it had been ready the whole time in a to-go container but they were going to remake it for us so it was fresh and hot. We found it a little odd that those two items were set for to-go but our pastas made it out to us? Nevertheless, the black truffle tagliatelle and fusilli alla vodka were so good!! I try to balance two pasta dishes with a red and a white sauce and these two definitely did the trick - we never got tired of either dish while switching back and forth. The amount of sausage in the fusilli alla vodka was very generous, even the second time I ordered it at another location. The brussel sprouts were good at first bite but we got sick of it real quick. The fritto misto was the most expensive and worst item, barely any calamari and a lot of crumbs. We would have enjoyed our meal more if we were able to switch bites between all four dishes but regardless I would not get the brussel sprouts or fritto misto again.

I love grassa, frequent often and typically get the classic adult Luke (spaghetti and meatballs). Sometimes dishes that have an oil base can be extremely heavy on the oil and would be better thinned with pasta water but overall everything is great! I was extremely disappointed in the minuscule serving size of the 10.00 roasted beets I ordered for take away. Ordered to share but it was so small not enough for two people.

Pasta was cold. Wait was too long. Food was not very good for the hype. For Italian, go elsewhere.

I really want to like this place but again the pasta and salad were just ok. Caesar salad was overdressed and soft rather than crunchy. Croutons were scarce and also drowning in dressing. Pasta was lacking flavor and the pancetta was overcooked. Service was friendly and the place is spacious with a cool aesthetic.

Delicious handmade pasta with affordable price and good portion! Came here at around 8:30pm on a Friday night. The place was not busy at all and it was easy to find street parking close by. Everything is self served so my friends and I ordered from the cashier and found a table inside afterwards. The place is spacious and clean, with a lot of tables inside and outside. There was a bit of a wait for the food even though the restaurant was not busy at all, however it was all worth it at the end. Fried Brussels Sprouts Very well fried and not bitter at all. It was a bit too salty though. Pork Belly Mac & Cheese My favorite out of all the pasta dishes we ordered! The pork belly had a sweet caramelized note to it which complimented very well with the creamy flavor of the mac & cheese. Carbonara The pecorino had a strong smoky cheese flavor which went well with the running egg yolk. Personally I think this will be more delicious if there's more sauce. Rigatoni This one is a very close second compared to the mac & cheese. I really like this as well since this was tomato based and didn't taste as heavy as the other two pasta dishes we ordered. It's very flavorful and well seasoned. All the pasta dishes were cooked al dente and delicious. This place is great for families and also with friends. The background music choice is a bit questionable though; it was a mix of hard mental, country and folk songs while I was there. Overall, I had a great time dinning here and I will definitely want to come back again!

Great pasta, lame salad. I ordered the Cherry Tomato Pomodoro and Caesar Salad. The pasta was delicious! I couldn't get enough of it. Great flavor and texture, but just a *touch* greasy. The salad however, was really disappointing. It came with these sad lemon slices that were cut so thin you couldn't actually get the lemon juice from them...and this salad really needed the acid because it had no flavor. The portion size was pretty small considering the $11 price tag. I added a healthy amount of salt + pepper + lemon juice which helped, but next time I'll just keep my $11 and stick with the pasta. 2* for the salad; 4* for the pasta.

Delicious dishes, could be perfect if on it had table service. This cuisine deserves more than counter service.

I never get disappointed with the flavors coming out of Grassa. The pork belly mac & cheese is my absolute favorite! I love truffle, but my only gripe with their truffle is the small portion! the flavor is there though! The kids pasta is basic kids pasta, and our butter noodle loving daughter enjoys it.

The flavors were there for both of the dishes I ordered. I enjoyed the crunch/texture that the pork belly added to the dish. BUT the wait for our food took so long and the food was just warm. The Negroni was just ok in my opinion. When you first walk in you order and then you find a seat. It was spacious and the seating consisted of high tables and booths. There's no private lot parking, street parking is the worse unless you're super lucky. I was able to find parking on a residential area and walked to the restaurant.

Got take out from here on a Friday night when I was craving pasta, and this really hit the spot! The carbonara was great, and the runny fried egg on top was perfect. My wife had the pork belly mac & cheese and this exceeded my expectations. I was expecting that scary orange cheddar cheese version, but it was actually quite lovely and mild in terms of cheese and the pork belly had a lovely sweet glaze. We also ordered the rigatoni with Sunday ragu for our child. This was kind of eh, nothing to write home about. The pasta was fine and the meat was tender, but the flavor was nothing special. My friends got the pesto, garlic bread, and brussels sprouts and seemed happy with their food.

Food is tasty! Pasta is al dente and looks delicious. I should have taken a picture I had the pomodoro with Malbec wine.

Location: I have been to other locations, and this place never disappoints. I like this location because there is more seating and it does not seem as busy as the others. Good: I always get the pork belly mac& cheese, but other people in my group got the spaghetti aglio olio, which had so much flavor! This might have to be my new go-to pasta spot. The prices are also very reasonable compared to other places in the area. Drinks: The only downside is that I ordered a class of wine to complete my meal, which was in the tiniest glass and was $15. Overall review: I will always continue to come back to this spot! So so good :)

Very yummy! I love the Ceaser salad and the pastas are flavorful. Everything on the menu is good I've never had a miss here

Went here with some friends. We each ordered something different, and everything was fantastic. The stand outs were the big rig and the garlic bread! Their pasta has great texture and the sauces are rich without being too heavy or overpowering. The Caesar salad is big enough to share and had great balance of ingredients. Our friends ordered the calamari which they said was great as well. The service was great and I really liked the overall atmosphere. They had indoor and outdoor seating and the ambiance was casual. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes!