Graziano's Downtown Cafe

Had the best Valentines experience here! Our server, Cassandra, was amazing. The food came out quickly and was some of the best homemade pasta we’ve ever had. We had the meatballs to start (fantastic), the homemade pappardelle with bolognese, and the seafood fra diavolo. Portions were huge! Will come back whenever possible :)

If you’re looking for truly authentic Italian cooking, this place is an absolute gem. The moment you step inside, you’re wrapped in the aroma of whatever the chef is cooking… right there in front of you. The space is tiny, almost charmingly cramped, like part storage room, part old European grandparents’ home, but honestly that’s what makes it feel so real. The food is delicious! Speaking to the chef, you can see he loves what he does and it reflects in his food! I always say love is an ingredient and you can tell here, it wasn’t missed. Service was great and our waitress was warm and kind. If you want an Italian meal that feels like a secret passed down through generations, this is the spot. Highly recommend! Grazie, Graz! See you soon! Martino & Valentina

We stumbled upon Downtown Cafe while searching for a great Italian meal to celebrate my birthday, drawn in by all the rave reviews and it exceeded every one of them. This unpretentious, cozy, and whimsical spot delivered in every aspect. From the moment we arrived, the kindness and hospitality of our server, Cassandra, stood out. She managed multiple tables gracefully while still making us feel like her top priority. Meanwhile, Graziano was in the kitchen crafting one delicious dish after another. We started with the crispy pork belly served over a generous mound of greens, perfectly balanced with a bright dressing and delightful surprises like pickled vegetables, grapes, and tomatoes. For our entrées, we enjoyed the pasta pescatore—loaded with shrimp, clams, scallops, and calamari—and a

We took my dad out for dinner for his birthday here. We were very excited to try and absolutely loved the homemade authentic Italian dishes. The portions are very generous. We will be returning!

Walked in 10 minutes before close kind of desperate for a real Italian meal !! After seeing the look on my face, Graziano hooked me up himself… I took the meal to go, so everyone could clean up & get home the night before a major snow storm coming through. I had the no breading crab cake app with a beautiful, abundant salad & an eggplant dish over polenta with barata & Parmesan…OMG. If you are looking for a special experience, eat here. Beautiful people making fresh, gorgeous food. Thank you Graziano’s for being SO fabulous!