Here’s a rundown of our dishes which are halal friendly.
Please just mention to the team when placing your order, and note that our Parmesan contains rennet.

Halal options

Mozzarella sticks

Our most popular item on the menu can be served without ‘nduja, and instead with a pot of our house pomodoro sauce.

The mozzarella sticks are also drizzled with our homemade hot honey for a bit of sweetness and heat.

Italian burrata

Our imported burrata is severed with cherry tomatoes and homemade basil oil.

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Kale salad

Usually served with Parmesan, this can be ordered without. The salad is served with our house lemon dressing.

Rosemary salt and pepper fries

Herbed fries, no surprise, are a delicious order on the side (always vegan).

Fried zucchini

A delicious accompaniment to any meal!

Cheese Pie pizza

The classic cheese pizza can be ordered without Parmesan.

Eggplant Parm pizza

Garlic-roasted eggplant, with mozzarella and tomato. Order without Parmesan crumb.

New New Yorker pizza

Woodland mushrooms, marinated artichoke, confit garlic, tomato, mozzarella - this can be ordered without Parmesan as it contains rennet.

VBR pizza

We can make this without vodka sauce, and it also comes with burrata, and rocket - again, our Parmesan contains rennet so you may want to order without it.

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Penne alla vodka

We can make an alcohol-free version of our vodka red sauce and chilli - and order without Parmesan as that contains rennet

New York Cheesecake

A classic cheesecake, vegetarian through and through.

Chicken parm

Our chicken is halal, and can be ordered without Parmesan, as this contains rennet.

Caesar salad

This can be served with our chicken, which is halal, or artichoke - and can be ordered without Parmesan, as this contains rennet.

More from the menu

Along with freshly prepared pasta, we serve Italian-American classics including mozzarella sticks and Caesar salads, along with made-to-order pizza, and more. We also have a hand-picked selection of wines, draught beer, cocktails and low and no alcohol options. Full menus below, and a bit more on our own story.

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about us

  • "The penne a la vodka another big highlight and you end the meal with the most amazing desserts."

    Tanya

  • "From New Jersey - this place hit home for me. Food was so amazing and big portions."

    Adil

  • "The foood was so so good! Still thinking about the mozzarella sticks and the penne alla vodka!!"

    Nidhi

  • "Super tasty food. Staff are so warm and friendly. Nice chilled atmosphere."

    Katie

Grasso, Dean Street

If you find yourself wandering the streets of Soho, hungry, and in need of a lovely plate of pasta, then come and visit us at Grasso.

We’re an independent, family-owned restaurant, and can be found at 81 Dean Street.

We’re a few minutes Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Circus stations, are a short walk from Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Fitzrovia and Mayfair.

Grasso halal FAQs

  • Our chicken is halal, but we do serve non-halal meats and dishes too.

  • Yes, the chicken is cooked separately, and not with non-halal items.

  • No problem at all, we can swap out the nduja with pommodoro sauce.

  • Our cheesecake is alcholo-free.

  • Yes, not a problem at all, please mention to the team when ordering?

  • Our Parmesan contains rennet.

  • Yes, we have a good selection of mocktails and alcohol-free drinks.