Graziano's Restaurant

02/13/11

no arts

by artsandfood at Citysearch

on a sunday night was not a good experience for me . I didn t feel welcome by the hostess , there was no service at all or care for the guest ; the only thing i considered well prepared on the parrillada, was the blood sausage and the pork sausage out of i think 6 or 7 items in it - meat extremely overcooked or dry and " achuras " chewy no good texture at all . While chewing, i was dying for another glass of wine [ delicious, red meritage i think cab sauv. / cabernet franc / merlot from luigi bosca 15 dollars a glass ] but no one ever offered another glass throughout the full meal - then, the dessert was great but i was charged 13 for a dessert that was 11 on the menu -

to end the evening , i told them to charge 65 dollars [ i was by myself / which was the total, with an almost perfect 20 % tip, that i was still glad to leave even the circumstances ] , and they charged me 66 which was the exact 20 % even when i said " please charge me 65 " . Basically there was no love for the business in that restaurant that night . Just robots running around. While all this was happening , a table was sending back all their food because they said the quality was really really bad .

If i am the owner of that place , i would be embarrassed more than proud. Sad. I 've been 11 years myself in this business, because of my love of culinary arts ; this was no art at all .

I ll keep buying pizzas there anyway [ on their restaurant next door ] . I have no hard feelings .

lucciop@hotmail

08/22/08

Great Food, Great Service

by PianoPlyr at Citysearch

My wife and I frequently eat at Graziano' Next Door, the pizza tratoria adjacent to the main restaurant.

It is fantastic! Being from Philadelphia, I am a pizza snob. That being said, Graziano's pizza is not in the style of the Northeastern pizzerias, it is Argentine style and quite delicious. Over the past few years we've had every pizza on the menu, and they are all great. We especially like the Siciliana (with sopresata and hard boiled egg). The salads are huge, the bread is flavorful. The empanadas are the best I've ever had - beef, chicken and spinach/ricotta - all delicious. They also have a good selection of Italian gelatos, and baked desserts. As good as the food is, I still can't get over the wonderful service. The servers are all extremely attentive and friendly. The food comes quickly, but we have never felt rushed to finish. The cozy ambiance is very conducive to hanging out and savoring the meal. The only dissapointment is the fact that they currently do not serve wine at the tables (though the walls are lined with wine bottles for retail carry-out). I hope that this changes soon - their wine selection is fantastic, and a good bottle of Malbec was always a perfect compliment to their excellent food. None-the-less, I highly recommend this restaurant.

• Pros: Food, Service
• Cons: No wine served at tables

05/19/07

Excellent cuts of beef, Huge wine selection

by damethod at Citysearch

From the moment you walk in, you feel as though you are about to enjoy a fine dining experience. The elgant decor and dim lighting make for a romantic setting. The entrees and appetizers were all delicious. We had the Grazziano's antipasto and a chorizo link for starters. For entrees we chose the tenderloin with mushrooms, grilled rabbit, and the novillo(similair to churrasco). Everything was cooked to perfection and the service was outstanding. My only negative experience was the Tiramisu. I would HIGHLY recommend choosing something else. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I will return in the future.

No need to use Valet parking, there is more than enough parking within walking distance. Oh...and if you really want to try a good Tiramisu...the absolute BEST, believe it or not, is at the Publix bakery!

• Pros: Great steaks, Great service
• Cons: Tiramisu

03/02/07

AUTHENTIC, GENUINE, EXQUISITE: EXCELLENCE!

by dansdiva at Citysearch

For starters I'd like to comment to the previous review/rating, I truly believe that you had a bad experience overall, simply because you're unhappy, therefore I think nothing can please you... I feel for you, not enjoying the wonderful things in life, like this extraordinary one of a kind Restaurant, Graziano's has taken over Miami's Argentinean Cuisines, if you want to feel like you're in Buenos Aires... just go to one of their 3 locations, here in Florida... save the air fare, well, if you've never been there, let me tell a little about what you can expect when you arrive... first EVERYONE greets & welcomes you with enthusiasm, they make you feel at home, extremely comfortable, and most importantly, which that is what actually WOWed me, it was the undivided attention to our needs & wants, the food, ambience, & WINES were outrageous! If I can recommend something it would be neverending, furthermore, with all true honesty, I can assure those who have not yet tried Graziano's, has not yet experienced what's the true meaning of FINE DINING, I thank all those who've read my review/rating & experience @ The BEST Restaurant/Steakhouse in SOUTH FLORIDA, with all due respect to those who feel otherwise!

• Pros: Gourmet dishes, Ambience, Wines, Customer Service, Decor... Stunning!
• Cons: None at this time... Thanks!

01/17/07

FORGET IT - NOT RECOMMENDED

by elamiami at Citysearch

THE VALET ATTENDANT CRASH MY CAR AND DENIED ANY WRONG DOING.

ACUALLY HIDE THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT TO HIDE THE DAMAGE. THE RESTRAURANT OWNER DID NOT OFFER ANY HELP AND VALET COMPANY THREATEN MY FAMILY.

THE FOOD IS OK AND NOT WORTH THE TRIP

• Pros: OK FOOD
• Cons: VALET COMPANY