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GranoWith its plain wood furniture, gleaming white walls, and long, stylish bars, Grano is one of those restaurants that perfectly mixes the comfortable and the elegant. This is reflected in a clientele who are very obviously local and loyal. It is always a sign that a restaurant is on the right track when you see solo diners and there were three the night we were there, enjoying the friendly service and cheerful, bustling atmosphere.

The food attempts a similar mix, with a good range of very reasonably priced pizzas and pastas, alongside some more ambitious Italian delicacies. Our experience was that you would do much better to stick to the former. The pizza was superb, with light thin crust that perfectly complemented a sinfully rich topping, while most of the regulars were tucking into large bowls of pasta with evident gusto. There's also a dedicated children's menu (free ice-cream if you finish your meal), suggesting that this would be a good place for a family lunch.

The more elaborate dishes, while perfectly reasonable, did little to justify their higher price tags. A salad of squid and octopus was underseasoned and lacked the bite that these strong-flavoured frutti di mari demand, while veal had its flavour hidden by a powerfully creamy sauce – tasty, but not really worth the guilt.

Still, this is really just nit-picking. In an area that is well served by Italian restaurants, this is one of the better ones, and certainly among the most attractive. Excellent value, especially for those with conservative tastes.
 
 

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Hotel Verta London
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Bridges Court Road, SW11 | 19 minutes from Grano
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175 Lavender Hill, SW11 | 4 minutes from Grano
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Donna Margherita
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
183 Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11 | 4 minutes from Grano
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5 - 9 Battersea Rise, Battersea, SW11 | 6 minutes from Grano
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27 Battersea Rise, SW11 | 6 minutes from Grano
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27 Battersea Rise, SW11 | 6 minutes from Grano
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London > Events > Theatre  Dates: 2nd February 2012 to 25th February 2012 - 7.30pm
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC), Lavender Hill, SW11 | 3 minutes from Grano
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London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife  Dates: Friday 17th February and Friday 24th February 2012 - 10pm-3am
Clapham Grand, 21-25 St John's Hill, Clapham, SW11 | 8 minutes from Grano
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Old Town Hall, Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11 | 3 minutes from Grano
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503 Battersea Park Road, SW11 | 13 minutes from Grano
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Unit 1 & 2 Yelverton Road, Battersea, SW11 | 16 minutes from Grano
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Battersea Park, SW11 | 24 minutes from Grano
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48-50 St John's Road, SW11 | 6 minutes from Grano
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6 Northcote Road, SW11 | 7 minutes from Grano
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
10 Ballingdon Road, Wandsworth, SW11 | 18 minutes from Grano
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15-25 Howie Street, SW11 | 25 minutes from Grano
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174 Northcote Road, SW11 | 17 minutes from Grano
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41 Jew's Row, SW18 | 24 minutes from Grano
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74 - 76 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 | 25 minutes from Grano
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The Establishment Bar & Dining London
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The Establishment Bar & Dining
London > Nightlife > Bars
35-37 Battersea Rise, SW11 | 6 minutes from Grano
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Artisan & Vine
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126 St John's Hill, SW11 | 16 minutes from Grano
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339 Battersea Park Road, SW11 | 17 minutes from Grano
Swish, Battersea "style bar" with Oriental decadence and award-winning cocktails. Escape the clamour of West End clubs with this out-of-town, style bar alternative. High standards, a ...More
 
 
 
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Chelsea Physic Garden London
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66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 32 minutes from Grano
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Gate 2, 188 Kirtling Street, Battersea, London SW8 | 35 minutes from Grano
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National Army Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 35 minutes from Grano
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The Paper Cinema's Odyssey
Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 

Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) 3 minutes walk from Grano

A contemporary retelling of Homer's tale, detailing one husband's long return to his home and family after war and incorporating ...More

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Sporting Events | Until 28th February 2012 

Wessex House 6 minutes walk from Grano

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Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 28th February 2012 

Gigalum 24 minutes walk from Grano

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The Love Float
Seasonal | On 14th February 2012 

Cremorne Riverside 1.26 miles from Grano

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Concerts | On 14th February 2012 

606 Club 1.28 miles from Grano

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Hildreth Street Market
Shopping | Until 4th March 2012 

Hildreth Street 1.46 miles from Grano

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Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2013 

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Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2013 

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