La Grassa Pastificio

“Shelly and I went to La Grassa Pastificio in Cary for our 49th wedding anniversary date. She has been to Sicily, and said this was the best Italian meal she has had outside of Bagheria! We had Arancini (cheese filled rice balls) for an appetizer: 2 of a nice size for pre-dinner. She ordered Gnocchi Affumicato (gnocchi with smoked scamorza cheese and parmesan creama), I had the Branzini (salmon instead of Sea Bass tonight). Both were melt in your mouth wonderful. The gnocchi were tender and flavorful: her eyes closed in pure happiness! The salmon had a light crust, and was smooth as butter inside. It came with little Yukon Gold potatoes and pancetta. Both dishes were a perfect size for a main course. We closed with tiramisu, again perfect with smooth mascarpone and steeped in espresso. I had a glass of Pinot Grigio, well paired with the Branzini. The owner came by our table and chatted with us for a while to make sure everything was right. Very highly recommended!”

“Absolutely loved this amazing Italian restaurant. The food and experience were unforgettable. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, homemade, and truly authentic—like something you’d be served in Italy. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and every dish was made with care. You can tell they take pride in quality and tradition. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was exceptional. The owner personally waited the tables, remembered our names, and was so sweet and attentive, which made the experience even more special. If you’re looking for real Italian food made with heart, this place is a must-visit. Can’t wait to come back.”

“We had a great evening at this charming Italian gem! From the moment we walked in, we felt the warmth of the owner and chef, who truly put their hearts into everything. The focaccia was delicious, paired with a zesty, perfectly balanced basil-lemon pesto that we couldn't get enough of. ​The highlight was the chef going above and beyond to make me a Carbonara, even though it wasn't on the menu—it was authentic and divine! The green risotto was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly cooked, and even the asparagus was a standout: perfectly al dente and delicately seasoned. We enjoyed every single moment!”

“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.”

“I wanted to genuinely like this place. We had a reservation, and arrived 20 mins early. No one in the restaurant, we were first. Very nice service, but the main waitress who was working the floor kept going outside for mins at a time, leaving her wife to man the floor herself. I could see her frustration. But leaving in and out was very sus. The pasta is not made in house like stated. Kind of disappointed about how talked up the food was, and it not be good. The waitress came to our parm on my plate, and then pepper on my husband’s plate, while doing his pepper she put the block of parm on the table next to us, which is cross contamination. They were pleasant, but the food is not. It took forever for them to put on the music so drown out some of the talk from the kitchen.”