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Introducing La Grassa Pastificio, a captivating Italian restaurant located in the vibrant neighborhood of Cary, NC. Our doors opened on October 22, 2021, offering a delightful journey into the diverse culinary landscapes of Italy. Our menu boasts a tantalizing array of hand-crafted antipasti, pasta, succulent poultry, game, meats, and various seafood delicacies inspired by traditional Italian kitchens. Using fresh, local produce and specially imported ingredients from Italy and beyond, each dish exudes authenticity and passion. Pair your meal with our carefully curated selection of wines and craft beers to enhance the experience. At La Grassa Pastificio, we embrace timeless hospitality, presenting simple yet refined dishes with pride.
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
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908 NE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC See Tock.com or the app to make a reservation today … Photo by Robert Reynaud in La Grassa Pastificio. Fresh focaccia.
Reviews
brian mcgillicuddy
Quaint little Italian restaurant with theater kitchen. I enjoyed the cappelacci with a glass of red wine (Alanera) and a cannoli for dessert. My wife enjoyed her chicken parm. The entire meal was delicious. The service was great. I would recommend it.
… moreNichole Goodnight
Let me start off by saying I am incredibly picky about food due to phobias and fears.
I decided to give this place a try based on some good reviews I found.
First off, Dee is one of the best waiters I’ve ever had in my entire life. They were attentive, personable, and just all around a delight.
Now, the food. Everything I tried was some of the best food I’ve had. The gnocchi was to die for. The chicken Parmesan was phenomenal. The bolognese was superb. The cappellacci? Heavenly.
We also tried the Tiramisu which was authentically amazing as well as the Budino which was rich, chocolatey, and delightful all around.
A huge showstopper was the espresso gelati. It was creamy, full of flavor, and left you wishing you had more.
Do yourselves a favor and eat here.
… moreI decided to give this place a try based on some good reviews I found.
First off, Dee is one of the best waiters I’ve ever had in my entire life. They were attentive, personable, and just all around a delight.
Now, the food. Everything I tried was some of the best food I’ve had. The gnocchi was to die for. The chicken Parmesan was phenomenal. The bolognese was superb. The cappellacci? Heavenly.
We also tried the Tiramisu which was authentically amazing as well as the Budino which was rich, chocolatey, and delightful all around.
A huge showstopper was the espresso gelati. It was creamy, full of flavor, and left you wishing you had more.
Do yourselves a favor and eat here.
Joe & Yesenia Craft
Atmosphere:
Cozy with just the right touch of sophistication. It felt comfortable and stylish without trying too hard. Great for a relaxed dinner or a special night out.
Service:
Really impressed. Our waiter let me try a wine first, actually listened to what I didn’t like, and then picked out something perfect. It felt personal and thoughtful, not just going through the motions.
Food:
What can I say? Absolutely delicious. Everything was light, flavorful, and just the right amount. I’ve been trying to find a place that captures the taste of real Italian food—and this is it. So, so good.
… moreCozy with just the right touch of sophistication. It felt comfortable and stylish without trying too hard. Great for a relaxed dinner or a special night out.
Service:
Really impressed. Our waiter let me try a wine first, actually listened to what I didn’t like, and then picked out something perfect. It felt personal and thoughtful, not just going through the motions.
Food:
What can I say? Absolutely delicious. Everything was light, flavorful, and just the right amount. I’ve been trying to find a place that captures the taste of real Italian food—and this is it. So, so good.
Amaya White
Came up to North Carolina for a Girls Trip in March and this was the first restaurant we ate at when we arrived. It’s been months and the food is still on my mind! It was by far the best food we ate our entire 2 day trip.
We were seated as soon as we walked in. Even though a large party was coming in after us they still made sure to accommodate us and we really appreciated that after such a long drive.
The staff was so lovely, kind, and very attentive. The chef was very informative and had a great conversation with my mom, my friend, and I. The next time we are in North Carolina, we will definitely be back. It was truly an unforgettable experience and I recommend that everyone try this place out!!
… moreWe were seated as soon as we walked in. Even though a large party was coming in after us they still made sure to accommodate us and we really appreciated that after such a long drive.
The staff was so lovely, kind, and very attentive. The chef was very informative and had a great conversation with my mom, my friend, and I. The next time we are in North Carolina, we will definitely be back. It was truly an unforgettable experience and I recommend that everyone try this place out!!
Sean Mann
The food was pretty mid. Especially for the price. My pasta was ok but the foccia bread was unlike any foccia we’ve ever had. We were served something more like a large muffin than flat airy foccia. It was very spongey with a thick greasy but crispy outside. It wasn’t very good. We also had clams in a white garlic sauce. It was served like soup in a deep dish bowl drowning in a thin sauce. In addition to the odd serving choice there were multiple cracked clam shells and one that wasn’t open. When you are served clams at a restaurant it’s important that none are still closed and more important to not serve broken clam shells for you customers to accidentally chomp on.
Lights were flickering which was an interesting atmosphere for Valentine’s Day. They were out of gnocchi that my wife was looking forward to (it’s a pretty limited menu and we were there at opening). And there was no special menu for Valentine’s Day. But they did put some balloons in the window!
I’m a bit shocked this place is so well reviewed. We’ve had better meals at Carrabba’s and I think that Italian chefs might have a small issue with y’all calling that oily muffin foccia.
Service was nice.
… moreLights were flickering which was an interesting atmosphere for Valentine’s Day. They were out of gnocchi that my wife was looking forward to (it’s a pretty limited menu and we were there at opening). And there was no special menu for Valentine’s Day. But they did put some balloons in the window!
I’m a bit shocked this place is so well reviewed. We’ve had better meals at Carrabba’s and I think that Italian chefs might have a small issue with y’all calling that oily muffin foccia.
Service was nice.
T
Absolutely loved this place. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked, and you can tell everything is made with care. The sauce had that authentic, rich flavor you expect from a true Italian kitchen. Service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere felt cozy but elevated. It’s the kind of spot you go to for a relaxed dinner that still feels special. Definitely coming back.
… moreSara Jane Danaher
I discovered LaGrassa after searching for a “best Italian restaurant in Cary”, looked at their menu, saw that it had a 4.7 rating, and booked a reservation on Wednesday, 2/18/26.
Upon arrival a very flustered waiter offered us to choose a table and sat us down. The laminate table was secured level with a wedge to prevent it from rocking. There were no table cloths on the tables and diner-style napkins were held in place with utensils. The wood bench my 93yr old mother chose to sit on wasn’t cushioned and quickly became uncomfortable. Then we looked at the menu. Each item listed was appealing, but expensive for being offered at a strip-mall restaurant without any ambiance.
Our waiter returned to take our order, and again was flustered. She apologized for not having clams available in one option “because we couldn’t get any fresh clams, and they won’t serve anything that isn’t fresh”, but offered to have the meal prepared using broccoli or asparagus. When asked about the eggplant entree, she said that she picked up the vegetable at “the farmers market” that afternoon so we could be assured its freshness. It was the only entree on the menu that wasn’t priced; our waiter said it was $27. That seemed reasonable because the pasta (without clams) was $31 and other options on the menu were all above that price. I chose the risotto despite being told it would take “20 min because it’s made fresh”. Bread wasn’t offered, but focaccia was on the menu. The eggplant was served at the same time my side of broccolini came. The wait was long and both dishes were getting cold while we waited for the risotto and the second side. The waiter apologized and said it was “being plated now”. Several minutes later it arrived and was too hot to eat.
The eggplant was enjoyed by my mother, as was her side of asparagus that delivered with my entree. The risotto sat in oil and was tasted greasy, unlike I’d ever been served or prepared myself. My broccolini was quite tasty.
Throughout our dinner, the waiter left the restaurant through the front door and was gone for up to five minutes on four to five occasions. The last time they arrived reeking of cigarettes. They were the only waiter to the five occupied tables. We heard her apologising to other patrons about being served the wrong dinner or forgetting to give the order to the kitchen.
So, our visit was an expensive and disappointing experience.
… moreUpon arrival a very flustered waiter offered us to choose a table and sat us down. The laminate table was secured level with a wedge to prevent it from rocking. There were no table cloths on the tables and diner-style napkins were held in place with utensils. The wood bench my 93yr old mother chose to sit on wasn’t cushioned and quickly became uncomfortable. Then we looked at the menu. Each item listed was appealing, but expensive for being offered at a strip-mall restaurant without any ambiance.
Our waiter returned to take our order, and again was flustered. She apologized for not having clams available in one option “because we couldn’t get any fresh clams, and they won’t serve anything that isn’t fresh”, but offered to have the meal prepared using broccoli or asparagus. When asked about the eggplant entree, she said that she picked up the vegetable at “the farmers market” that afternoon so we could be assured its freshness. It was the only entree on the menu that wasn’t priced; our waiter said it was $27. That seemed reasonable because the pasta (without clams) was $31 and other options on the menu were all above that price. I chose the risotto despite being told it would take “20 min because it’s made fresh”. Bread wasn’t offered, but focaccia was on the menu. The eggplant was served at the same time my side of broccolini came. The wait was long and both dishes were getting cold while we waited for the risotto and the second side. The waiter apologized and said it was “being plated now”. Several minutes later it arrived and was too hot to eat.
The eggplant was enjoyed by my mother, as was her side of asparagus that delivered with my entree. The risotto sat in oil and was tasted greasy, unlike I’d ever been served or prepared myself. My broccolini was quite tasty.
Throughout our dinner, the waiter left the restaurant through the front door and was gone for up to five minutes on four to five occasions. The last time they arrived reeking of cigarettes. They were the only waiter to the five occupied tables. We heard her apologising to other patrons about being served the wrong dinner or forgetting to give the order to the kitchen.
So, our visit was an expensive and disappointing experience.
Jennifer Novak
First time trying La Grassa since moving to the area. We decided to try due to the good reviews, but unfortunately, it was not up to par.
We made a reservation for 4 people, that included a toddler. We weren’t aware there were no high chairs, but didn’t end up being an issue as we used pillows to prop him up at the booth. There were a few open tables, but not overly crowded ambiance.
We ordered focaccia and arancini to start. Both came out relatively quickly and were very good. For entrees we ordered the eggplant parm, gnocchi and cappellacci. All three dishes were barely warm, the cappellacci had some frozen parts. Very disappointing.
We really wanted to like it here, but sadly won’t be returning.
… moreWe made a reservation for 4 people, that included a toddler. We weren’t aware there were no high chairs, but didn’t end up being an issue as we used pillows to prop him up at the booth. There were a few open tables, but not overly crowded ambiance.
We ordered focaccia and arancini to start. Both came out relatively quickly and were very good. For entrees we ordered the eggplant parm, gnocchi and cappellacci. All three dishes were barely warm, the cappellacci had some frozen parts. Very disappointing.
We really wanted to like it here, but sadly won’t be returning.
Bonnie Wathey
My family and I came to Cary for a wedding. We searched an Italian restaurant near us and this was the closest. Don’t let being in a strip mall fool you… The food was authentic and fantastic! The service was unlike any service I’ve received in the last 5 years. We never had to want for anything. She was on it! I highly recommend this restaurant. The only issue we had was our own ignorance to authentic Italian food. We had to Google many of the dishes and ingredients, however, everything was phenomenal despite my inability to pronounce certain words! Eat here if you love Italian! It will not disappoint! Thank you for the great food, La Grassa Pastificio, and for the memorable experience with my family!
… moreL V
The location and the ambiance are nice. The food was good, however the portion sizes did not match the price in my opinion. The experience was fine up until the end of our time, when the person paying our meal decided to not leave a tip due to 1) not having any cash which is their preferred method, and 2) as I stated earlier, they did not feel the portion sizes matched the price. It was strongly considered, but ultimately, they opted out of it. Instead accepting this, the server/manager decided to walk over to our table and ask if everything was ok? We answered, yes everything was fine. At this moment, this should have been left alone and ended the conversation, but instead, the server decided to continue on with the fact that a tip was not left, and if you didn’t want to tip that’s fine. This was mentioned 3 times, while a group was sitting beside our table. I found this to be highly unprofessional and disgusting. I finally took out my card, and just tip on my end since my friend that was paying for the meal was being accosted. I then called later that evening to speak to the owner, and was told by the manager, whom was also our server, that the owner would return later on that Tuesday, and would return my call then. It has not happened and it’s been over 3 weeks.
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