Destination steakhouse near the Arena for open-fire Fiorentina and truffle pastas; great grill show, strong wines, but service pace and pricing draw mixed reactions.
La Griglia delivers reliable quality competitive with the area's better neighborhood restaurants, anchored by strong food quality and an appealing historic-center location near the Arena. However, inconsistent execution on steaks—ranging from perfectly charred Fiorentina to overcooked cuts—and service that can feel rushed during peak hours prevent it from reaching higher territory. The open-fire theater and truffle pastas create memorable moments, but reliability gaps and premium pricing for wine and beer keep it in solid B+ territory rather than the area's premier dining tier.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely expensive (€25+ grilled mains; by-weight Fiorentina) which may surprise casual diners