Comments on: ONE DISH REVIEW: Gratzi, But No Gratzi

by: brooke » ONE DISH REVIEW: Gratzi, But No Gratzi

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:00:56 +0000

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by: There’s a Blog in My Soup » Blog Archive » CLOSINGS: Ciao, Gratzi.

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:53:17 +0000

[…] I know that my one dish review of Gratzi wasn’t a glowing one, but I didn’t think it would close the place down! That’s right, folks… the Charleston Gratzi is no more. The ability to get a free birthday meal in this town just became a touch more difficult. […]

by: Zu

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:38:34 +0000

Leonoro’s was our place in CRW. It’s been 25 years since I left WV, but i still remember and treasure my meals at this place. From the old location on Broad(?) to the Washington St location. A family owned place that cares for food will always beat a chain.

by: Longtime Listener

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:05:33 +0000

I learned a long time ago that, like women, it’s not how food looks that’s important. It’s how it tastes.

by: Jamie

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:18:35 +0000

I LOVED Gratzi’s the first time I went. The lasagna was so good and different than the kind I normally like. And loved the bread too. I went back on my birthday (1/2 price meal, just like Tidewater and Chop House) and had the same thing and was very disappointed. It wasn’t nearly as good as the first time. The service was excellent but it was not crowded at all.

Both times I paid with gift certificates. I doubt I’ll go back.

I also thought Chop House and Tidewater were very overrated, especially Chop House. At least Tidewater has the killer bread.

by: PopCult » Blog Archive » Gazzin’ Around

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:51:23 +0000

[…] Brooke Brown saves me from wasting a Franklin at Gratzi over at “There’s A Blog In My Soup.” I guess I can cook my own Italian cuisine. That way I know it’ll be good. […]

by: Josh Saul

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:30:48 +0000

Gratzi sucks. And it’s expensive. I remember reading the Food Guy’s glowing review of that place a while back, and it made me want to throw things. At him. I keep hearing stories about “Oh no, you need to order ______. It’s really great.” I’m sorry, but how many $60 dinners am I supposed to pay for before I find the 2 or 3 items on the menu that don’t taste like they came from a prison cafeteria?

And I love that these guys own Tidewater too, because THAT place might be the most consistently overrated restaurant in Charleston. I finally gave up when they sent me a plate of fried oysters that tasted like Barbie heads.

And it’s no secret what I think of the Chop House.

I do like Fazio’s though. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that they consistently overcook their pasta, but the baked eggplant parm is heavenly — and one of the cheapest things on the menu. I’ve had had really great steak and salmon there as well. Some people complain about the bread they serve, but come on — the Italians don’t exactly have a great and proud tradition of bread making.

by: Italian Guy

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:21:21 +0000

Gratzi’s isn’t a national chain, but part of the small high-end chain that includes Chop House and Tidewater. I have had a much different experience there (though never having ordered the two dishes you did). I get the penne with peas (and without the meat) and love it. Good service, too. It’s one of my special occasion restaurants.

by: The Lovely Miss S

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:58:33 +0000

Fuhgeddaboutit! The food that is…our local Mom and Pops (Fazio’s and Leonoro’s), serve up much tastier Italian fare than this national chain. Maybe it’s a cookin’ with love thing, I don’t know, but they’re, by far, your best bet for comfort food in this town.