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    Ronnie Grisanti's

    Poplar Avenue, Memphis

    Restaurant in Memphis, United States

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Ronnie Grisanti's is a practical East Memphis pick for a seated celebration, family dinner, or business meal when convenience and conversation matter. Book it for a predictable occasion rather than a high-novelty dining night; Sunday is closed, lunch is especially useful for workday plans.

    About Ronnie Grisanti's

    Scarcity here is not about a verified tiny counter, a ticketed format, or a published accolade; the clearest planning constraint is that Ronnie Grisanti's is closed on Sunday. For Memphis diners, the safest way to read it is as a smart-casual restaurant option with posted hours that make it usable Monday through Saturday.

    Consider it when the priority is a Memphis meal with direct timing and a smart-casual dress code. It is less useful as a choice if you need verified details on price, signature dishes, chef information, or a specific dining format, because those details are not part of the confirmed profile.

    Memphis convenience is the main reason to choose it

    The strongest confirmed case is practical planning. Ronnie Grisanti's opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday, closes at 8:30 PM Monday through Wednesday, stays open until 9 PM Thursday through Saturday. Sunday is closed, so weekend plans should not rely on it as a Sunday option.

    For readers comparing across Memphis, start with timing and occasion fit rather than unverified menu promises. If the plan is built around a broader Memphis dining itinerary, use 's full Memphis restaurants guide to decide whether another option makes more sense. For overnight planning, the Memphis hotels guide is the better companion than treating dinner as a standalone decision.

    Better for direct plans than for experimental dining

    The right diner is someone who wants a Memphis restaurant with confirmed smart-casual expectations and clear Monday-through-Saturday hours. The later closing time from Thursday through Saturday can help with evening plans, while the Sunday closure is the key limitation to remember.

    The caution is simple: because price range, chef details, cuisine, signature dishes are not part of the verified profile, do not choose this for a highly specific menu promise. Choose it for confirmed hours, Memphis convenience, smart-casual fit. If the group wants another named option to compare, Amerigo can be on the shortlist. If the night includes drinks before or after, check Pearl's Memphis bars guide; for activities around the meal, use the Memphis experiences guide.

    The takeThis is a natural choice for business lunches and dinner occasions that call for reliable, traditional Italian-American fare. Lunch functions as a faster, workday service populated by regulars and business diners, while evening service aligns with white-tablecloth dining suited to date nights, celebratory dinners and group gatherings. The place is not positioned as cutting-edge or avant-garde; instead it is best for anyone seeking steady, familiar Italian-American classics in a more formal setting than a casual trattoria. Its suburban Poplar Avenue address makes it practical for local gatherings and special meals.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
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    Restaurant contextMemphis, United States
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    Planning details

    Location
    6150 Poplar Ave #122, Memphis, TN 38119
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    ronniegrisanti.com
    Phone
    +19018500191
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Ronnie Grisanti's reads as a durable, mid-century-rooted Italian-American fixture on Poplar Avenue. The restaurant leans on a family-restaurant tradition rather than trend-focused reinvention, and that steady pedigree shapes the room: familiar faces, white-tablecloth service and a sense of continuity with Memphis’s immigrant culinary history. It feels warm and approachable in its adherence to classic preparations, favoring well-honed favorites over experimentation. The location on the suburban Poplar corridor reinforces its role as an established neighborhood destination rather than a discovery spot, making the atmosphere comfortably reassuring for returning diners.

    Best For

    This is a natural choice for business lunches and dinner occasions that call for reliable, traditional Italian-American fare. Lunch functions as a faster, workday service populated by regulars and business diners, while evening service aligns with white-tablecloth dining suited to date nights, celebratory dinners and group gatherings. The place is not positioned as cutting-edge or avant-garde; instead it is best for anyone seeking steady, familiar Italian-American classics in a more formal setting than a casual trattoria. Its suburban Poplar Avenue address makes it practical for local gatherings and special meals.

    Ordering Tips

    Be mindful of the restaurant’s pronounced lunch-versus-dinner divide. Lunch is tighter and paced for regulars and business patrons—expect quicker service and a focused menu—whereas dinner moves into the white-tablecloth, more deliberate category. Lean on signature, well-executed classics: Toasted Ravioli, the Elfo Special, Manicotti, Lasagna and Saltimbocca are all listed as staples. If you prefer a relaxed, familiar experience with time to savor traditional preparations, plan for dinner; for a brisk, business-style midday meal, lunch better suits that tempo.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy booths and lively bar atmosphere with warm, traditional Italian hospitality.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicCozyElegant

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    StandaloneHistoric Building

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Toasted Ravioli
    • Elfo Special
    • Manicotti
    • Lasagna
    • Saltimbocca
    Planning details

    Location

    6150 Poplar Ave #122, Memphis, TN 38119 · Directions

    +19018500191

    ronniegrisanti.com

    Book on OpenTable

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Owen Brennan's Restaurant, Notable alternative
    • Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, Notable alternative
    • Amerigo, Notable alternative
    • River Oaks, Notable alternative
    • Brooklyn Bridge, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How Ronnie Grisanti's compares in Memphis

    Choose Ronnie Grisanti's when East Memphis convenience and an occasion-friendly room matter more than novelty. Compared with Owen Brennan's Restaurant, it reads as the more neighborhood-driven choice, while Owen Brennan's is the better cross-shop for diners who want a broader brunch or group-meal feel.

    Amerigo is the closest practical alternative for a similar “easy dinner that works for mixed groups” use case. If the priority is a quicker, more casual meal, Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana is the better fit, but it is not the same special-occasion substitute.

    For a more polished dinner comparison, look at River Oaks or Brooklyn Bridge. Ronnie Grisanti's is the easy-booking, East Memphis answer; River Oaks and Brooklyn Bridge make more sense when the meal itself is the main event.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Ronnie Grisanti's good for solo dining?

    It can be, if you want a Memphis restaurant with clear posted hours and a smart-casual dress code. Ronnie Grisanti's is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. For another Memphis option to compare, Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana is also worth considering.

    Is Ronnie Grisanti's good for a special occasion?

    It may fit a straightforward occasion if smart casual is the right dress code and the posted hours work for your group. Ronnie Grisanti's is open until 9 PM Thursday through Saturday and closed Sunday. River Oaks is another Memphis option to consider when comparing plans.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Ronnie Grisanti's?

    The confirmed information is the schedule, not a separate lunch or dinner menu. Ronnie Grisanti's opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday, closes at 8:30 PM Monday through Wednesday, closes at 9 PM Thursday through Saturday. Brooklyn Bridge is another option to compare if you are deciding among Memphis restaurants.

    What are alternatives to Ronnie Grisanti's in Memphis?

    Other named options to compare include Owen Brennan's Restaurant, Amerigo, Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, River Oaks, Brooklyn Bridge. Ronnie Grisanti's makes the most sense when its Memphis location, smart-casual dress code, Monday-through-Saturday hours fit your plan.