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| About: | Trattoria Grappolo is a casual Italian bistro located in the wine-producing region of Santa Ynez, California (2 hours North of Los Angeles). Grappolo is the place to enjoy with family and friends. Walk thought the door and a savory aroma of freshly baked pizza and simmering tomato sauce teases the senses. The combination of the pastoral ambiance of Italy with the lush vine fields and oak-studded hills of Santa Ynez helps create an ideal setting to serve up some of the most creative and authentic Italian dishes Central California has to offer. Specialties include: Carpaccio, Rollino Veneto - rolled-up pizza pouches stuffed with smoked mozzarella and radicchio - handcrafted pastas and pizzas, aged New York steaks, rack of lamb, and fresh seafood dishes. Desserts such as lavender creme brulee and warm chocolate torte with espresso anglaise are a hit with guests. Trattoria Grappolo features an expansive wine list, and a large VIP room that accommodates 40 for private parties. |
| Hours: | Lunch Tues.-Sun., Dinner nightly |
| Categories: | Italian Restaurants, Restaurants |
| Parking: | Public Lot |
| Chef: | Leonardo Curti |
| Cuisine: | Italian |
| Ambiance: | Casual |
| Feature: | Bar, Great Wine List, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, Take Out, View |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Smoking: | Non-Smoking Restaurant |
| Dress Code: | Casual Dress |
| Price: | $10 - $20 |
| Other Contact Info: | Email: leonardo@trattoriagrappolo.com |
Extremely Disappointing.
We had to send back crab cakes which were burned on the outside, but we could tell the crab on the inside was good. The pastas were all overcooked and bland. On top of that we had the rudest waitress ever. Maybe because it was a busy weekend, but this was one of my worst dining experiences ever.
I've been here several times, and each time at least one member of our party (and usually more) were served a bomb... surprisingly tasteless sauces, or plain unappetizing dishes (radicchio rolled pizza was just awful)... Have also had some nice dishes -- eggplant parmagiane and gnocchi weren't bad, but nothing spectacular. And it's way overpriced for such inconsistency. Eat here at your own risk!
Wonderful restaurant, with a great staff that always makes you feel appreciated and welcome. Food is excellent and not that expensive. Very authentic Italian cuisine. It's our favorite restaurant for family get-togethers.