We went to Bacio for my daughter's birthday. Service was excellent. The bread they bring out before the meal was the best toasted bread I have her had. I could eat endless bread because it was toasted to perfection. Don't be afraid to ask for seconds. I had the Chicken Piccata and it was so delicious I can't wait to go back. It was even better than some lemon Italian dishes we had in Italy last year. Everyone in the group loved their food. We had the beef tip appetizer which was delicious and full of flavor. They have a great wine list and I had a delicious high end red wine. Worth every dollar. We will be back shortly. read more

As a restaurant, Bacío has been a staple in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. The food is decently portioned, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the ambiance is loud, energetic, and jubilant. Our three courses arrived quickly, but some of our food was cold. Overall, the restaurant was decent, but what made it best was the staff and their warmth! read more

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Business Meal [Minnetonka MN] Our Party of 7 dined here on a weekday and for a Monday evening the restaurant was packed. They have a dining room and patio seating. We walked in and immediately what strikes me was the beautiful, castle-like high-ceiling open interior. We had made an early reservation so we were seated immediately. I ordered the Porcini Crusted Dry Aged Ribeye garnished with white cheddar mashed potatoes, herb butter, mushrooms, and grilled asparagus. The porcini mushroom rub created a deep flavorful coating for the steak and I enjoyed all 12-oz of it. LoL! With our complimentary freshly-baked bread w/ butter we also ordered the following: APPETIZERS: Bruschetta Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms ENTRÉES: Grilled Pork Chop Hangar Steak Chicken Under a Brick DESSERT: Creme Brûlée Our server was great and attentive...my lemonade glass was never empty. This restaurant came highly recommended and I'm glad I had a chance to try and experience. Review #3113 read more

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This was a lovely restaurant! We stopped by for lunch one day and ordered a spicy pepperoni flatbread, smoked turkey sandwich, and bacon wrapped scallop lollipops. We weren't a fan of the scallop flavor but did enjoy the other items. The flatbread was fresh and well topped with pepperoni. The turkey sandwich was more on the sweeter side but I loved the whipped cheese and apricot chutney. The ranch here is also one of the best I've ever tried. Very flavorful and pairs well with the fries. The service was great. The server was very attentive and had a great suggestions. The ambiance is beautiful. Lots of space, natural sunlight, and art. We came during lunch so no reservation was needed but as we were leaving it definitely started to fill up and seemed like a reservation would be great for dinner. read more

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Our food was so good. Had shrimp appetizer, bleu cheese and bacon salad, flat bread pizza. Our server was attentive and the ambience was nice. Definitely will return. read more

Hadn't been here in a couple of years so stopped by on a Friday night for an adult dinner with some friends. It was pretty busy and very few tables available. It was lively. It has that old school charm without being pretentious. Nice vibe. We were seated right away (we had a reservation) and got our waters almost immediately. While she was pouring our waters, the server came over to get our drink orders. We ordered a couple of cocktails. The manhattan was good that I had. For starters, we ordered the Parmesan crusted shrimp and the calamari. The shrimp were good with a nib=ce crust and came with an aioli and cocktail sauce. The aioli was very good to dip the shrimp in. The calamari was also decent although the rings smelled a little fishy and not as crispy as I have had before. The shrimp was definitely the winner here. For entrees, we got the crusted sea bass, the short rib and the pasta. All were very good but their Peso Crusted Sea Bass is really very good. Some of the best in the city. The short rib was also good and very tender. It was fatty which the server warned me about before I ordered and wanted to make sure I was ok with it. I was. Overall a good meal and a nice dinner out. Need to go back there in less time than last time. Will be visiting here again. read more

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Bacio offers a surprisingly diverse and delicious menu with something for everyone. Each dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was fantastic, the patio and interior is intimate, and the convenient parking made the experience even better. Highly recommend for a great dining experience! We will be bringing out of town guests to this spot! read more

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Sarah is absolutely the best server I've ever had. I wasn't completely sold on this place until this experience. We arrived on a Wednesday night around 7 and the place was just PACKED. We did have a reservation but we were running a little late, but were seated promptly. A wonderfully lively place and filled with happiness. Sarah greeted us and was so positive, knowledgeable and kind. She had the sharpest memory to relay all of our orders, and we were especially shocked at how timely our drink order came out -- especially with a completely full restaurant. The booths are so cozy and the lighting is dim and perfect. The atmosphere truly feels like you're on vacation. I ordered the white sangria and had to get a second it was so good and sip-able. We also got the ciao baby salad to split - so light and tasty. The freshest greens and delectable presentation with goat cheese and pine nuts. It took quite the deciding to figure out what to get for my main dish, as literally everything sounded good. Next I got the braised short rib pappardelle. Breathtakingly perfect. Amazing flavor and a perfect portion (I got the small). We finished with the creme brulee and tiramisu, to celebrate a birthday. Both were so fricken good. I would repeat this entire meal over and over again. It was one of those feel-good-happy-content type of nights. The prices also seemed reasonable, especially compared to other nearby dining experiences that are wayyy too spendy. I can't wait to stop in again soon and spread the word about this fantastic spot. read more

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First time we went to an italian restaurant and they did not include bread . It was a 33.00 price for chicken marsala They had a limited weekend menu eggs, salads, sandwiches, soup and no pasta. We were really looking forward to a hot italian dish. We decided to leave since it was taking a while for our waitress to return after we had a chance to look at the menu. We met another employee who said that we can order off of the main menu. For the price the serving looked rather small. I detected two pieces of bone and left them on the spare plate that I guess was meant for bread. I mentioned it to the gal that picked up the dirty dishes. Since the menu did not mention anything that was included and the waitress did not seem to notice we had no bread. My husband left a good tip, a separate one for the waitress and another one on the actual bill. read more

Best brunch dish I have had I think ever! Spicy breakfast risotto. Wonderfully balanced, not too spicy, poached eggs cooked perfectly. YUM! The crab cake Benedict and cappuccinos were also very good. Greeted with a smile, the restaurant is lovely and bright. Service was attentive and friendly. Nice patio too. Great place for brunch or a special occasion meal. 10 out of 10, recommend. read more

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My friend and I had a happy hour out on the patio recently at Bacio. We each had a small pasta dish and shared our salads with each other. It was such a lovely night and the food was absolutely delicious! I actually flagged down the manager after using the restroom to tell him how overjoyed I was that he had scent free soap in the bathroom and no pumped in fragrance. As someone with sensitivities to fragrance, I always carry my own hand soap, and sometimes must use a mask to avoid gagging on the air freshener in the rest room. It was such a clean, fragrance free experience! I'll definitely be back! read more

Wow, best dinner out in Minnetonka /Mpls in a long time. I believe our server Sarah might just possibly be the best server I have EVER had! She really made our night. She was that server that is perfect when you want her and not over the top. Her support staff was also attentive with refilling water and removing dishes... nicely working as a team. My martini was A+, bread and butter warm and nummy, salad, chicken Marsala, desert all fantastic. This place was packed on a Wednesday night at 7pm and I can see why. They are providing great service, wonderful food at a good price point. Wait? Did I just write such a positive review? Yes, go here. read more

Bacio - Beignets yum, gelato a bit of a disappointment. - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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We had a wonderful lunch today. The meal started with the Ahi Tuna Crisp and it was excellent. My only wish was for 6 pieces instead of 5 - easier when sharing. Then we had the Coconut Seafood Risotto and it was also excellent. Nice chunks of seafood in a swirl of flavors. Finishing the meal we shared a Budino (chocolate lava cake) and it had the right amount of oozing chocolate. Our server, Stephanie E., provided great service - thanks for gushing about the risotto. Make reservations as this restaurant gets busy. read more

Bacio - Coconut Seafood Risotto - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

OK, so this was our first time at the restaurant. I have always been in the area, because I work in the area, And the parking lot is always full. t was my boyfriend's birthday and I thought how about I take him there and celebrate. Long story short, I ordered the lamb chops. He ordered the ribeye both at medium. Server brought us our food, by the way server was amazing and kind. Me and my boyfriend started talking some and then finally got into our entrees. Immediately noticed that both the ribeye and lamb chops were way over cooked. Well done. Nothing close to medium. We both didn't want to complain, so we tried to enjoy our meals. It was just so tough and chewy. I had to say something. I finally said to my boyfriend it is your birthday. I want it to be an enjoyable, memorable experience and time and we are spending a lot of money for something that we can't even eat. Mind you, my boyfriend never goes out to eat in expensive fancy restaurants so I wanted it to be a good experience for him. I said something to our server he took our plates back and ordered new ones to come out. A manager did come to the table and apologize and said that they're working on getting new ones out and we appreciate that. I mean it means a lot to have a manager come over apologize and make things right. I'm gonna say the weight was probably a good 10 minutes and then our new plates came out. They looked wonderful. The manager brought it out and said I'll give you guys a minute or two to cut into it and then I'll come back and check. So we did we both cut into the meat and this time way undercook to the point where it was rare. Both my boyfriend and I at this point were just really disappointed. We had already been in the restaurant I would say at least 40 minutes by now. Still no entrees to enjoy. Our server did come back and this time we were just very blatantly honest. We both said they were way undercooked this time. I also asked the server from your opinion looking them, what would you say they're cooked at? His exact words, they're rare. He offered to take them back and have it cooked another plate, but we just told him don't even worry about it. We had to go. 2 hours later, no entrees that we wanted to eat and we had to go bc we had other plans. The manager made his way around, asked and we told him the same thing and I asked him for his opinion on the meats and he replied they're rare. He offered to take it back and have another plate come out however we turned that down and we just said don't worry about it. Our server did bring out a dessert and celebration for my boyfriend's birthday. Our overall experience was truly disappointing, upsetting, and a total failure. As a first time customer, it was a let down. We both said first and last. Normally, we the restaurant messes up, they do offer new plates, however after two times and still no satisfaction, the manager should have compensated the entrees. We don't even touch the entrees. It was truly sad paying for food we didn't even care to eat because they overcooked it the first time and then way undercooked it the second time. I ended spending $200 that night for upsetting entrees. The service was superb. The drinks and apps were great. No problem there. The entrees were just fuck ups and that should have been taken care of by the manager and not having us pay for it. I've worked in the restaurant industry my whole entire life. I know how the pressure is when you have a busy restaurant you're trying to cook make sure everything is all right and then have to deal with customers. Keep them happy and satisfied. I've also been a manager where I know that if my staff my kitchen makes a fuck up, I'm going to do everything in my power to compensate and make those customers truly satisfied and come back. Like in all honesty, I could've took my $200 probably went to eat pizza, McDonald's or a cheaper restaurant and got better food that was cooked right. Someone please make it right. Make it make sense why you would make a customer pay for food they didn't even touch and enjoy it?? So very disappointed... read more

Need to be clear that Happy Hour menu is only limited to at the bar. This information was no where on the website. Had we known that we likely would have made a later reservation or maybe not come at all. Not a hard thing to be transparent about the need to sit at the bar. In addition to the frustration over Happy Hour, my wife ended up getting a stomach ache from the food despite explaining in detail all of her food allergens before ordering a meal we were told didn't include any of them and so would be safe to eat. We feel badly about giving a poor review because the food was very good and the waitress was so nice and we know she tried to be helpful. But between the disappointment over the Happy Hour menu and the stomach ache it was not a great way to celebrate my wife's birthday. read more

Extensive menus with solid options. Good food, shrinking happy hour portions at same price. Have gone here multiple times. Enjoy the outdoor patio seating in warmer weather. The bar is extensive and can get quite loud when the restaurant is busy. Main dining area more quiet but still energetic. The pastas here are my favorite with the exception of the Cacio Pepe. That one was tasteless and something to skip. I've had some hits and misses when ordering fish entrees. Crab cakes are small but tasty. Parmesan shrimp consistently a pleaser. Lightly fried, not overly cooked and served with two great sauces to choose from. Happy hour specials used to be amazing. Quality still there but the portions have shrunk meaningfully so not as great of a deal for food. Service today was exceptional but not always the case. I think it's most dependent on how busy they are when you visit. read more

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I reviewed Bacio about a year ago and I have an update to share. Everyday happy hour from 3-6 is amazing. My partner and I happened to have an awkward afternoon where we missed lunch and were too hungry to wait until dinner to eat. We stopped at Bacio and learned this is an amazing place to have an apps for dinner early meal. They have wonderful apps for cheaper than their normal dinner menu. Highly recommend the Parmesan crusted shrimp and ahi tuna crisps- oh and that chicken satay! We ended up splitting those three and a pizza for 50 dollars! Excellent service, quality food! read more

We came here for lunch on Saturday and got seated right away at around noon without a reservation. The Spicy Breakfast Risotto with poached eggs off their brunch menu was tasty. And I liked my latte. My husband liked his Bacio breakfast wrap and said it was one of the best breakfast items he's had in a while. The service was quick and attentive and they have a brunch and lunch menu in the weekends so there's lots of choices. This is a great lunch place with a great menu selection. I've also been here for dinner and like their sea bass entree. The ambiance is nice, classy and chic. read more

Bacio - Spicy breakfast risotto with poached eggs - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Went in for lunch. Nice atmosphere and decor. Both the food and the service were great! I would recommend it and will definitely go back.

We came out to Bacio for a double date, and it was a great spot to have great food and ambience. It was easy to have a conversation without feeling like we're yelling, but not in complete silence. The staff was really kind and made sure to continuously check-in on our table. I had the salmon and I can confidently say it was the best salmon I've had in a really long time. It wasn't dry at all and the stir fry it was served with was an absolutely perfect pairing. Dessert is also a definite "yes" here! I will always order a creme brûlée if it's an option - delicious! I ordered with the intent to share, but probably had about 90% by myself haha...will absolutely be back!! read more

First time coming here went to celebrate my nieces 21st birthday. Started out with a Happy Hour drink at the bar, nice prices on HH. Very outgoing and friendly bartender, she climbed up high for a fancy glass for my nieces first legit drink. We were a party of 9, were seated promptly at our reservation time and I must say our waiter was the most informative and attentive waiter I think I have ever had. His name was Jeff A. We started with very delicious, light and crispy Parmesan crusted shrimp ( I could hav eaten this as my meal, sooooooooo good) and brussel sprouts which were good but like any other place that serves fried brussel sprouts. Jeff brought 2 big bread baskets with warm crusty melt in your mouth bread! Thank you, then he brought 2 more.....HEAVEN! I have labeled all the dishes with their picture. I had the chicken parmesan as I saw someone at the bar eating it and it looked so good. It was good but not amazing and for a price tag of $32.95 I would not have ordered it. My fiancé got the Beef short ribs with mashed potatoes and a vegetable which was their special of the night for $38.95, he wished he would have gotten the braised short rib with pasta instead for $28.95. Their food is good, atmosphere - very nice, great employees but I don't think it's worth their high prices sadly. My son in law got Prime rib for $52.95 and thought it was just ok, my thoughts it should be fabulous for that price. My daughter loved her mushroom ravioli and the birthday girl liked her chicken fettuccini and they were very nice and brought her a free dessert item. This place is a ways away from us so I don't know if we will be back. read more

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Wow was it busy! Despite it, everything and everyone was so organized. The staff worked so seamlessly to ensure 100% satisfaction. I was very impressed. Luckily we had reservations, so we were seated immediately. We also did not wait long at all to receive our food. I was pleasantly surprised. They're so efficient. The complimentary bread was fantastically warm and thick; perfect ratio of crunchy and fluffy. We chose to share a Vegetariana flatbread in placement of an appetizer, and ugh the perfection of it all. Unfortunately it was the only picture I have. It was loaded with vegetables with a nice thin crust. Highly recommend. We also got Braised Short Rib Pappardelle which had a rich sauce. The ribs were melt in your mouth tender. The Linguine Di Marre had fresh and flavorful seafood; mussels, shrimp and thick pieces of fish which were just as tender as the ribs. The sauce could have been better as it was just a normal tomato sauce, but it was still good. Just nothing truly outstanding if not for the seafood. That was really the focus point of the dish. All in all, very impressive for a suburban restaurant. read more

Bacio - Vegetariana flatbread - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Had a wonderful holiday dinner date at Baccio. Great service and a cool atmosphere/interior. The Parmesan crusted shrimp were a perfect level of fried - not too greasy, with lots of crunch. The scallops were wonderfully seared on the outside and buttery on the inside. Delicious. The lava cake was a limited time dessert, but was exactly what we needed! Looking forward to coming back here to sample more of their menu! read more

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Absolutely stunning restaurant! Walking in, I'm immediately greeted by warm lighting and combination of brick and fabric. Of the many visits here, the host is always friendly and attentive to my requests (for seating or for take out). The Margherita Pizza is hands down my all-time favorite Margherita Pizza around the twin cities! It is a magical creation -- excellent yeasty crust cooked perfectly, well-balanced and not-too-acidic tomato sauce, plus classic toppings of mozzarella and basil. I frequently order this for take-out and it doesn't even make it home! Their mushroom flatbread is also excellent and is similar to the pizza in that the crust is well balanced with the toppings. Also, I love the short rib pappardelle. Deep, rich, beefy flavor and tender meat with homemade pasta. Very rich and worth all the calories! Highly recommend Bacio! Go in, sit down and experience a meal and you'll be hooked! read more

My favorites: Parm crusted shrimp Walleye Milanese Budino Lots of great employees Great interior design read more

Brunch on Sunday was wonderful. Beignets were just the right amount of crisps. The omelet was fluffy, and stuffed to the brim; it reminded me of Lincoln Del's omelets. Try the blood orange mimosa - very good, Lovely ambiance and decor. Very attentive wait team. read more

I have been to Bacio at least 20 times. I was so surprised to see it packed on a Monday evening. But, the food is really very delicious and the portions are large. My husband and I shared the Sea Bass and a large salad. The drinks are large and dessert choices were fun and yummy. I enjoy the atmosphere and vibe. read more

A great local place for lunch, business meeting or dinner! I got a chicken salad half size for lunch and even the half size was a very big plate. The lettuce was nicely dressed, the chicken moist, and onions crisp, and the bleu cheese tied the lunch all together! A salad is a simple dish but it can be messed up very easily and I have had my share of "sad-salads"- but the salad at Bacio hit all the requirements I'm looking for. Also the ambience inside is very beautiful - they have a high ceiling with brick pillars which is a great photo opportunity. They also have a nice patio area. All in all a great experience and great local spot. read more

Bacio - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

I reviewed this place in the past and it wasn't the greatest review but I did say I will give it another try and the menu ( specials ) surpassed my palate!! Thank you for redeeming it through your food and Service !! Last visit was extremely unpleasant, the server judged me and made me felt I couldn't afford the food because I'm guessing my ethnicity she assumed I couldn't afford a bottle of wine, she was rude to me and my friend noticed it. I have dealt with that many times ( then the pretty woman seen happens ... ) " big mistake " fast forward !! ( that's the past !! ) Today Val was our server, I got to experience the NOLA dishes! It was so flavorful ! Val was super friendly, made our experience over all very Pleseant and very informative! The Shrimp Etouffe has a great spice to each bite! We also ordered the Gumbo, just super flavorful! The beignets at the end were a perfect touch to our lunch. This meal was perfect! My mother in law loved the bread that they brought before your meal! That was good too!! Over all give this place a try. I also wanted to say I did feel welcomed when we arrived( thank you Host) You must wear a mask walking into the restaurant. So be prepared to have that in hand. Hope you enjoy your visit here. read more

Bacio - NOLA - Shrimp Etouffe - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Great Service and great food! We love this place! We come often! Always full of happy customers The apple manchego salad, Parmesan Shrimp and mushroom flatbread was amazingly delicious! The ambience is perfect and a do over - again and again! Service always top notch too! We had a very nice friendly female server! A++ read more

My friend and I came for Happy Hour and had a delightful experience! We chose to sit outside in their front patio area which was super cute with greenery and table umbrellas. I started out with the Baccio White Sangria which I loved! We picked out an assortment HH small plates to share: Ahi Tuna Crisps, Chicken Satay, Beef Skewers, and Matchstick Zucchini. All light, nicely presented and perfect for our mood. The wait staff was attentive and checked for last call on Happy Hour. Overall we enjoyed our time and would recommend the Happy Hour here! We sure were happy! read more

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Always good service, good food...noisy but mostly coming from the bar. Sit at the opposite end of the restaurant.

Had an amazing date night last night with my wife. I really love the atmosphere at this restaurant it's very warm and welcoming and the servers and hosts are super nice and have high attention to detail. We started with the spaghetti squash seasonal appetizer. It was amazing something that we want to try at home even though generally we haven't liked spaghetti squash in the past. It was pan fried with olive oil spices peppers and parmesan cheese. We also had some of the table bread which was very good for table bread they make it in house and serve it fresh and hot. I had the seasonal tomato basil soup which is very heavy and very much on the robust tomato side. I liked it a lot it was not a creamy light tomato basil soup that you get some places. Very very rich flavor. We also had the Alfredo with chicken the noodles were great and so was the entire dish There are so many great things on the menu I plan to go back soon and this place that I had gone to a long time ago and forgot for a while. read more

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Had dinner at Bacio with my office mates, and it was a great choice! The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere--elegant yet comfortable, making it well-suited for our group. I had the salmon, which was excellent, cooked perfectly with great flavor. My colleagues also enjoyed their meals and had good things to say about the food. Overall, a solid dining experience with good food and a lovely setting. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

I went to Bacio on a Saturday night to celebrate my birthday, so it was understandably busy, but totally worth it. I had requested in my reservation to be seated under the skylight in a booth, and they were super accommodating with that, which I really appreciated. Our waitress, Courtney, was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable, kind, and just had a really calm, easygoing vibe that made the whole experience so much better. Even though the restaurant was packed, she was incredibly attentive and on top of everything. She had great recommendations! Now, the food--wow. I had the chicken piccata, and not only did it taste fantastic, but the portion size was really generous (which is always a plus in my book, lol). My boyfriend ordered the lamb linguine and loved it just as much. We started with the calamari, and it was perfectly crispy and flavorful, the garlic aioli dip was so so good. For dessert, we tried the beignets with mocha sauce and the budino chocolate lava cake with vanilla gelato. Both were absolutely delicious, and everything came out so quickly despite the busy atmosphere. The budino is gluten-free which honestly blew my mind because it tasted so rich and decadent, like exactly what you'd hope for in a choclate lava cake. You'd never know it was gluten-free if no one told you. Total win. Everyone working there seemed so in sync and on their A-game. It's no surprise this place is as popular as it is. Whether you're celebrating something special, planning a date night, or just want a great meal out, I'd definitely recommend this spot! read more

Bacio is an institution for good reason. They nail the meal every time. The service is top notch. The food is the best around. The only ding is the ambiance is dated and it's loud in there as a result. They are so busy that I imagine they can't close to update, but they should. The kitchen staff is some of the most consistent and capable in the area. We've been patrons for well over a decade. Get the Parmesan shrimp, Caesar salad, and large filet mignon. read more

Food was really good and fresh! Recommendations from the waitress were spot on. Calamari - cooked perfectly. 1/2 portions were perfect. Corn ravioli was unique and very good! read more

Always looking for new brunch places. Picked Bacios because located midway between the three of us. The interior is quite nice. The service was fantastic. We never felt rushed and our server was super attentive. Really like that they use local ingredients and call them out on the menu. The food was mediocre. I had an omelet with sausage, spinach and Gruyère cheese and it was fine, just not much flavor and pretty greasy. My SIL had the mushroom omelette and said it was decent. Both of our omelets came with a wedge of hash browns. I love crispy hash browns but these were like cardboard and had no flavor despite adding salt and pepper. My other SIL had the traditional eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes. She seemed happy with it but to me it looked like it had been sitting too long before serving. The eggs weren't runny and the hollendaise was too set- not creamy enough. Would be curious to try non brunch food and might give it another chance. Realistically- it's just another "ok" restaurant at a shopping mall. read more

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This place had a huge restaurant and interesting decor. The service was kind and fast. The food was good. The bread and butter served at the beginning was excellent and also enjoyed the linguine di marre. Dessert was a lava cake! read more

Bacio - Linguine Di' Mare - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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Been here a few times, but this time was disappointing, mainly the food, but enough factors that I won't be back. Our waiter was fine, but a little bit too much- He recommended about 10 things, and I chose one of them. He forgot one of the rules of serving, which was asking everyone how their meal was- Didn't ask me and I only ate a few bites of mine. I know this rule because I have worked as a server. I had the chicken cacciatore- don't bother. The chicken was dry and hard, and had so much burnt coating on it - it was difficult to cut through it with my knife. It came with a side of bland red sauce and some fettuccine Alfredo- which wasn't bad- at least I could eat that. I would have done better at Olive Garden and way cheaper. Also, ordered a beet salad to start - which came with tons of greens and very little beets, and it was very Salty. How can a salad be too salty? icky. The Ambiance in Bacio is nice, but they do pack the tables in tight . Our service people couldn't get to one side of our table cuz it was such a tight pack - so there was a lot of passing meals and plates around our party of 6 For the money and a special evening out, I will try elsewhere in the future read more