La Tavolata is a ghost kitchen located inside a taco restaurant in St Louis Park. I placed a pickup…read moreorder, and it was a smooth process! There was a lot right in front of the restaurant, and my order was ready before I arrived! I entered the taco restaurant and gave them my name and they had my order ready! I got the Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli. I was genuinely shocked at how good it was. You get a really generous portion (this could be split between 2-3 people), and they were very generous with the mushrooms! It came with a creamy sauce with caramelized onions that was so delicious I wanted to finish every last drop! It did come with a piece of garlic bread to help with that though! I was blown away by how good this pasta was, and I would highly recommend it!! I will be back soon!

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.

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!

Dinner 7/30/26…read more Service lacked. Had to track down several people to get flagged to help me. The pasta was definitely the highlight, especially the gnocci with cauliflower and orange. The pappardelle with veal had zero flavor. Very underwhelming. Might come again to try another pasta dish but doubtful.

Red Rabbit just doesn't miss! Me and my girl friends went for their $20 "girl dinner" and were so…read moreglad we checked it out! The girl dinner - on Sundays-Thursdays only after 8pm - consisted of a mini Caesar salad, vodka pasta, rosemary fries, and a Hugo spritz. Delish! The portions were about what you'd expect for a deal like this so you know we had to top it off with some dessert. The sticky toffee cake and tiramisu were group favorites! As always, the food is fantastic and the service was good. Parking is about what you'd expect in downtown Minneapolis (paid street or paid lots) but they do have a small parking lot in the back and if you're lucky you may get a spot.

I've been here several times and the food and service are consistently great!…read moreYou have to get their garlic bread cheese curds!! My other favorites are the cavatelli and spicy salami pizza. They have great happy hour deals! Whether I go alone or with a group of 6, I've always had a good experience. Notes - they are walk in only. Parking is limited in the area but there is street parking and some lots nearby.

We came into Dario to celebrate a birthday, and boy am I glad we did. This restaurant ticks all the…read moreboxes. Dario is an absolutely beautiful restaurant. I love the pink and green, and the place settings are gorgeous. Bonus: the team is super fast with clearing and bringing replacements so you always have a clean plate. Add in huge windows that brings in tons of light, and you have one of the most photogenic eateries in town. Dario's beverage menu is wonderful, and I especially want to draw attention to their extensive selection of non-alcoholic options. In addition to house-made sodas and creative cocktails, they have a wonderful list of dealcoholized wines--awesome news for anyone who is looking for a zero proof drink. As for the food, Dario knocks it out of the park with a menu that offers options for all tastes. The menu is designed to share, and the variety ensures that there will be something for everyone. The first two dishes that ai sampled were the Gem Lettuces, which our server described as "a Caesar salad on steroids" and the Morel Mushrooms. The Gem Lettuces were delicious--the zippy vinaigrette was better than any Caesar I have had before, the cheese was a fluffy, savory, and salty delight, and the puffed farro was a pleasing alternative to the usual croutons. Bonus: it's fish-free! I'd say that it's less a Caesar salad on steroids and more what happens when the Caesar salad next door goes off to college and has a glow-up. The morels were served on polenta and complemented with Madeira and tarragon. They came with a confit egg yolk. The presentation was strikingly beautiful, and the flavors pure and harmonious. The morels were cooked perfectly and went beautifully with the wine and tarragon--it was a great dish for spring, and everyone enjoyed the layers of texture and flavor. For our pasta choices, we had the English Pea Triangoli that Lu recommended (thanks Lu!) and the doppio. It's easy to see why Dario is known for its pasta--these dishes were amazing. The English Pea Triangoli was otherworldly: sweet peas, snap peas, onions, mint, and pea sprouts come together with butter to make a nostalgic little bite of heaven. It tastes like spring. Sicilian pistachios add crunch and another layer of sweet and salt, and the lightly steamed vegetables and fresh pea shoots and mint also added layers of texture and freshness. Positively superlative. The Doppio was also gorgeous: one side is filled with ricotta and the other sunchoke. Honey adds sweetness and the hazelnuts toastiness reminiscent of browned butter. The rosemary complemented it all. For my dessert, I had the Earl Gray tea cake. It had a very pleasing crumb and subtle sweetness, and the lemon whipped cream was the perfect accompaniment. The sprinkle of toffee cookie added a lovely caramelized crunch, and the bright acidity of the rhubarb was preserved, making for a juicy and refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Splendid! Thanks to Dario for a wonderful evening!

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!

Chianti Grill is a "go to" for date night. The Chicken Parmesan is out of this world...but I want…read moreto tell you about our anniversary dinner. My wife got the Chicken Parm...I decided to splurge and got the Blackened Ribeye with bleu cheese...to say it was amazing is to do disservice to word amazing. This was the most tender, tasty steak I have ever had. I would highly recommend this dish. We have never had a bad experience here, the waitstaff is attentive and friendly...and don't forget the focaccia bread with oil and balsamic vinegar wow!!!!

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.

Giuseppe Italian Ristorante is a quaint little eatery in New Brighton. We have been there several…read moretimes and it is almost always a great experience. The menu includes Italian mainstays like spaghetti, which is what I ordered tonight. The sauce is always perfect, a little tangy with a fresh tomato taste. I ordered a meatball and I was very disappointed by what I was served. It was a meat "nugget". However, shortly after serving my meal the waiter brought out a fresh meatball saying that the chef wanted me to have it because she thought the one with my spaghetti was "bad". That more than made up for my initial disappointment. My wife had the Baked Mosticolli Special and she was very happy with it. Each meal comes with a basket of homemade bread: a garlic bread twist, pepperoni bread, olive bread and traditional Italian bread. This is always a highlight. Tonight was no different. Normally I don't order dessert however tonight I ordered something called Papas Bread Pudding. This was heaven in a dish. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. The butter rum sauce was delicious and a scoop of vanilla ice cream was the perfect topping. I would recommend Giuseppe's for Italian that is fresh and tasty.

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!

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!

I went here after seeing some pictures online! It looked super casual and so my friend and I…read moredecided to try it since we were feeling lazy. I guess I didn't do enough research because it's a beautiful restaurant! The food was on the pricier side, but their pastas are delicious! Our server was Ruthie and she did an amazing job. We did order some brussel sprouts, but they came out so burnt and sour. However, Ruthie noticed and helped us adjust it off the bill. I'd definitely come back here to try their other pastas.

I think I want everything here eventually but I started with spaghetti and meatball. Great that it…read morecomes with two slices of their own fresh baked soft bread, which they also sell by the loaf. The meatball had a touch of spice. The sauce is rich and the aroma intoxicates. There is a small parking lot on the side or you might find street parking nearby. Food priced very reasonably and served quickly hot and ready. A true Italian family run deli that I should have attended long ago, but will now to make up time. Dedicated to my Trentino relatives.

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!

I've been to EaTo a few times now and have consistently enjoyed my visits! I usually sit in the…read moreoutdoor bar area, and I love that there's plenty of patio seating as well as a spacious indoor dining area. On my most recent visit, I stopped by on a Saturday evening and was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to find a seat at the bar. Dev took great care of us! He checked in right away, answered our questions, and helped us decide which pizza to order. I had the Moscato, while my friend went with the Pinot Grigio, and we shared the Hearth & Honey pizza. We asked for extra honey, which was absolutely the move! The sweet honey paired so well with the pepperoni, cheese, and rosemary. We ordered the full-sized pizza, which could easily be split among three people. The patio is probably one of my favorite parts of EaTo. It's dog-friendly, has plenty of seating, and I love all of the flowers surrounding the perimeter, it makes the space feel especially inviting during the warmer months. Pro tip: If you're part of their rewards program, check your account around your birthday! I received a $5 birthday reward in addition to a free mini cheesecake, which was such a fun perk. They also seem to have some great specials throughout the week that I'd love to come back and check out. Between the patio, wine, pizza, and relaxed atmosphere, EaTo has become an easy spot to return to!