When I take my first bite of a dish and mumble, "Oh my god," that's a great sign!…read more That's what happened with the Mushroom Ravioli with Chicken, a heavenly first bite of a dish new to me. The ravioli were large and nicely stuffed, plenty of mushrooms, cheese, and spinach in a creamy Alfredo and mushroom sauce with succulent pieces of chicken. I highly recommend it. The Bruschetta was on point, fresh diced tomatoes and basil with slices of garlic, shaved parmesan, and a balsamic glaze, served with two split and toasted ciabatta rolls. YUM.

Their red sauce for their spicy sausage rigatoni is so garlicky and flavorful with just the right…read moreamount of spice. Their veggie, pasta, meat ratio for their pasta Milan is perfect. I always order each dish with extra sauce so it's perfect for the next day because their portions are so big.

It took me far too long to check out the Gnocchi Me stand at the NE Farmers Market, but I'm glad I…read morefinally did because... gnocchi breakfast hash. The short rib ragu is their bread and butter, but I decided on the breakfast hash because this girl is powerless against a fried egg. It comes with the semolina gnocchi, vodka sauce, Italian sausage, peppers and a fried egg on top. The portion seems a tad small at first for $8, but it's quite filling and so, so, so delicious. The owner Tyler is one of the friendliest folks you'll meet and even gave an arrival time for my food (about 6-7 minutes), which allowed me to wander around the market for a little while instead of hovering around the stand drooling. In addition to the short rib and breakfast hash, they do a couple of other gnocchis (both potato and semolina), polenta and some fresh lemonades. I'll definitely be back.

Let me tell you, Gnocchi Me was actually phenomenal. Good energy across the board. Everything I've…read moretried up until now is great. The staff was attentive, quick, and really friendly. Gnocchi Me... Period.

I've been here so many times and tried a different pasta every single time and every single one of…read morethem is amazing. This is a super busy spot so you have to get a reservation. Don't sleep on the lobster and egg toast! It's different but so good! Vibes are great. Date night or girls night, won't miss!

Amazing food experience. The only downside was that it was so noisy that it was difficult to relax…read moreand enjoy the food/conversation. Their mocktails were refreshing, balancing sweetness and complexity. The pasta, it goes without saying, is incredible. I ordered the mushroom taleggio agnolotti. It had a lot of layered flavors to it but was still creamy and comforting. The portions often look small in pictures, but in reality were plenty filling. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu and the chocolate basque cheesecake. Both were superb. We ended the night plenty full but wanting more! We sat at the pasta bar and watched the servers come in and out with people's orders and everything looked delicious. It seems to be one of those places where you'll love your food no matter what you order. I'm excited to try their sister restaurants, 112 Eatery and St. Pierre's.

Love the vibes here. Super romantic and sultry with how dark it is. Perfect for date night…read more It is loud and you are sat real close to other tables but it was still a great time. My friends and I did the girl dinner here and it was so good! We all thought it was the perfect amount of food, we loved that it's a set menu so we didn't have to make any decisions! Pasta, salad, fries and a drink for $20?! In Minneapolis! Great deal! Love that they have sparkling water as an option for no extra charge. We celebrated a birthday here too that night and appreciated the candle from the server. I really hate going to Minneapolis and paying for parking but it was worth it for this night! We just found some street metered parking. Such a fun time! Check it out if you are in the area.

GIRL DINNER IS A 10/10!!!!!…read more $20 for a drink, fries, a salad, and some pasta?? YES PLEASE! Honestly I'd come here every day if I could. I hope they never stop girl dinner. We ended up ordering a couple more drinks and a dessert becuase the vibes were perfect and the deal was so good. Only available after 8 pm!! Service is always great here and the vibes are always perfect. I'm a big Red Rabbit fan!!!

I've been watching people enjoy the delightful pasta at Dario from afar for too long! I had to…read morecheck it out for myself and I was not disappointed! Tucked away in its own little corner of North Loop, there is some paid parking directly outside otherwise walking from nearby street parking is possible too! The interior of the space is whimsical and fun with green and pink interior design elements, gold accents, and fun artwork! It truly feels like a special escape from reality when inside...similar to an Alice in Wonderland experience. Our server was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about what to order. I particularly appreciated how our pasta came out in intentional courses from lightest to heaviest. It absolutely elevated the meal to top notch. Known for their handmade pasta, we didn't mess around with any other menu items...we just ordered four different plates of pasta: Doppio, Torteletti, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, and Tajarin! The Doppio was my favorite, with a unique double filled pasta that had a savory sunchoke filling highlighted with a pop of whipped ricotta. The Rigatoni was cozy and warm, serving up perfect comfort food vibes. The Tajarin was the ocean in a bowl and my partner's favorite, but it was a bit too salty for my palate. The food was top notch and the environment was stellar, but I did feel a bit of cognitive dissonance. The food was so grounded, earthy, and cozy yet the interior was whimsical, playful, and ethereal. This disconnect took my out of the experience a bit. Add in that the price points are a bit high, and I could see why some might have different expectations. Overall, I'm glad Dario is taking swings at providing something truly unique to the North Loop! I will absolutely be returning!

This Amazing on trend Minneapolis Gem in the north loop is a must go to…read more All the cocktails and drinks are outstanding and unusually delicious and unique. Start with an array of tastings with the lobster pasta, then the delicious flavors of the lamb cuisine, and of course the halibut fish option is oooh so good. We concluded our food extravaganza of culinary excellence with the decadent but light chocolate cake, and the coconut sorbet and the another delicious cake dessert. The ambience and excitement of the environment styled restaurant and atmosphere lends itself to a pleasant and fun space to kiki with friends. The service was fun and the handsome staff and beautiful hostess made our experience so welcoming and awesome. Dario is the place to be for any dinner, lunch, weekend social or just for a fun delicious food experience.

First time in this restaurant. We were told it was a 45 minute wait and my first thought was, wow,…read morei can probably go down the road to the Garden that grows olives and get in right away. That's decent food. We went shopping across the road and I think within 15 minutes got a text our table was ready. So that was a pleasant surprise. The ambience was great. This is a clean classy place. It looked expensive but I was.... I mean my WIFE was all in and Happy Wife, Happy Life so yeah..... we're going for it. Service was well.... it was over the top. The wait staff and others all chipped in to watch the tables. Different people filled our water, brought us more bread, brought out food out when it was ready, picked up our dishes. It was a TEAM effort and it showed. Service was outstanding. My wife ordered the Salmon Sofia. Not sure what that is exactly and I don't care. It's salmon. To me, it's gonna taste bad no matter how great you prepare it but she said she loved it and would definitely get it again. I had the Italian Pasta if I remember correctly. Slightly spicy cajun pasta with sausage, chicken, shrimp, peppers and onions. It was amazing! There was quite a bit of it in the bowl. My wife says, "Wow, that's a lot. You'll have some to take home!" But I'm no quitter. If the food is good, i'm finishing it. And i'm happy to report that i did finish it. It was really good. I did not however get to try the mountain sized carrot cake. I really wanted some of that but I was too full. Oh, the bread. The bread was not warm and it was different than what i thought, but by the time i finished my 7th piece, I really liked it. All in all this was a very nice meal, perfect for a date night.

This is the first time we have eaten at this restaurant. We had a reservation at 6pm on a Saturday…read more The place was already very busy. We were seated immediately. Server was great. Positives - good variety on the menu - great wine selection - service - walnut Gorgonzola salad - after dinner drink list - manager took off after dinner drink and dessert due to food problems (see below) Opportunities - hubby ordered the beef tenderloin special. Cooked perfectly, but the tenderloin was a flat piece of meat; interesting cut. - I ordered surf and turf. Very interesting that most of their seasonings are Cajun. I've never been to an Italian restaurant that had only Cajun seasonings on their seafood/fish - my hubby's food was hot, mine was luke warm. I sent mine back. They literally recooked my same plate of food. That's fine; I didn't know you could do that (food safety reasons, etc). Not the best experience for our first time, but we will go back and try again

I'm happy to report that this is one of those restaurants that has maintained quality, service, and…read morepretty much everything else from when I first reviewed this restaurant in 2019. Giuseppe's seems perpetually busy and the crowd starts very early. When we arrived last Saturday, there were only two tables left and one of those was a quirky half table. What makes this restaurant popular is the consistency of the food, the good service and the focus on popular old-school Italian food. All of the favorites are there and they are done well. My go-to is often the spaghetti and meatballs, which is so easy to prepare at home, but still worth going out for if the restaurant does it right. The entrees come with a soup or salad, both of which are good. On this particular visit, it was really cold outside and the Minestrone was hot, chunky, and full of fresh vegetables. They also serve (an increasingly rare) bread basket with a variety of different fresh baked breads, which are perfect for dipping into the olive oil. The chicken marsala and the frequent special of Chicken Parnassian are excellent too, as is their pasta. Pro Tip: They don't take reservations, so go as early as you can, even on a week night. They are not open on either Sunday or Monday, so factor that into your visit. They open at 4 pm and close at 8 pm, so the total open hours for the week are 20 hours!

Quaint small restaurant. Fun, friendly, knowledgeable staff (Cindy)…read more Food is homemade. Bread basket was a yummy addition (oil and Parmesan cheese on the table). Sauce was delicious. I felt that the meatball was quite dense. They were out of the only tap beer (Peroni). Our friends enjoyed the chicken parmesan special as well as Lauren pasta dish with chicken.

Another one! Giulia with the ladies was a good time…read more I just know we had our server stressed with all the allergies, substitutions, and picky eaters at the table but he handled it well. As for the food? It was good. Every dish was packed with flavor. Had us reaching across the table asking, "Can I taste that?" We had oven fired focaccia, polenta croquettes, fig bruschetta, calamari, and Napoli pizza. Good food, good company, and lots of laughs. P.S. they had plants!

Was staying at the hotel and came down to grab dinner at the bar. Plenty of seats available on a…read moreSunday evening and the gentleman behind the bar was prompt with my requests. I ordered the chicken parm and it was pretty good. Thought the pasta that came with it was also nice. Got two local cold ones with my meal which complimented the chicken parm well. Pretty location on the first floor of the Emery hotel. If you're staying there, it's a good option for a meal or a drink.

The food is excellent. I got a sandwich and was only able to eat half. I saw they had cannolis and…read morewould return after my appointment. When I came back, they were all boxed up for me. I requested an antipasta without the meat to go and they made it very fast! Excellent service, wonderful food. I will definitely be back.

I moved into the area about a half year ago and have passed this spot more times than I can count…read more I finally stopped in and was curious about their ultimate cheesesteak. I love myself a cheesesteak and I wanted to see if this would be a new favorite I'd enjoy wearing out. They loaded this sandwich with onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. They added some of their pasta sauce on the bottom as well. The sandwich was good, but I thought it needed a bit more flavoring/spices. The bread was some of the softest I've experienced though and the cheese was a good amount. The combo was paired with a pickle spear and a bag of potato chips. This may sound strange, but can potato chips steal the show? Because they did. Super crunch and salty. Yum-O! I tried their coleslaw too and it seemed like to sat there awhile. It was tasteless and I ended up throwing the pint out. I will say the staff here are very friendly and helped me decide on some sandwiches and gave me an honest review of their favorites and least favorites. I appreciate that. I'm sure those chips will bring me back in the future and I'll be open to trying another sandwich.

Incredible! From the food to the decor, my whole experience at EaTo was amazing. I split the vodka…read moresauce pasta and lemon pesto burrata pasta with a friend and they were kind enough to pre-portion the vodka sauce on separate plates for us which felt like above and beyond service. They weren't able to do that with the burrata pasta due to the burrata ball on top which was completely fine! Both pasta dishes were tasty but the lemon pesto burrata blew me away. Every bite was absolutely incredible and it's such a unique dish that's hard to find somewhere else or replicate at home. I completely recommend giving it a try. The focaccia bread appetizer was also amazing! We added & paid for a few extra pieces to accommodate the size of our group and everyone absolutely loved it. The drinks were also really well done & strong without being overly stiff. They were really well mixed and tasty. Our server was so sweet and helped make the experience so special for us. I cannot wait to come back!

Eato is a very cute restaurant, with colorful food-themed decor greeting you when you enter the…read morerestaurant. I went to eato during lunchtime on a Thursday. It wasn't very busy. Service was very friendly! There were several vegetarian options and gluten-free options. They label their menu clearly! We ordered mocktails (blood orange fizz and citrus spritz). They were both refreshing with the fruity flavor coming through. The nonalcoholic rosé flavor was also noticeable in the citrus spritz! The penne alla vodka was good and I would get it again! It was fairly creamy and cheesy with a very very slight kick (my preference is for spicier, so I added some red pepper flakes). I ordered it with burrata, and you can't really go wrong with burrata, but I've had creamier ones! The margherita pizza was very sauce heavy, which was different than what we imagined. We would've liked to see more mozzarella. It wasn't bad but it was probably wouldn't get it again! Overall, I would come back for the ambiance and pasta!