Grabbed a coffee and breakfast from the walk up window before taking a lovely morning stroll ton…read morethe boardwalk with my pup. I had the seasonal special banana bread latte and breakfast sandwich on cacio e Pepe bagel and wow. The flavor of the bagel was unreal. Service was quick and the staff working were all so friendly. Will be back!

A friend selected our restaurant before attending an event in Wayzata. There are two public parking…read morelots on either side of the building strip as well as street parking. Be prepared if you go at dinner time parking will be busy and slightly hard to come by. If you find a spot, take it! We had a reservation, but I don't think we really needed one. We sat in the bar area. The decor was absolutely beautiful. I loved the vibe and being able to see the wood fire pizza oven. We ordered Burrata for the table and ended up needing an additional order of bread. The dip to bread ratio is always off. The burrata was more creamy rather than a ball of cheese. I really enjoyed the kumquat with it, but wish there were more of them. We also ordered crispy Brussels sprouts for the table. I love a Brussels sprouts. These were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. I ordered the Mafaldini Cacio E Pepe. It really was pepper forward and I wasn't mad about it at all. I thought the serving size could have fed two people, especially if you are sharing other items. A couple things that I was not prepared for. This is a "dinner should take hours" type of establishment. We were picking at the appetizer and the server had to come over and ask if we were done and if she should put in the order for our entrees. Meanwhile we were still eating the appetizer because we thought we were waiting for the entrees. And then when it came time for the check and getting boxes for left overs they will take your food and box it up for you. I didn't realize this when I asked for the check and someone's food was taken as she was mid bite (oops). They also did one check for three people and never asked if we wanted to split the bill in any sort of way. They also only gave us one bag for our left overs, even though all of us had food to takeaway.

The service and ambiance were both fantastic from start to finish. Such a great vibe here! The…read morebread service was a standout -- they even brought out a second basket without us having to ask (my favorite!)The butter was delicious too. For entrees, the burger was incredibly tasty and the top sirloin was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We didn't try any desserts, but their dessert menu looked yummy. Overall, a wonderful dining experience and we'll definitely be back to try more!

A cozy, romantic Italian spot made for slow conversations and soft lighting. The ambiance is…read moreintimate and warm. The food is classic Italian comfort, and the service was excellent with great mocktail options. I always go for the chicken fettuccine simple, creamy, and consistently good. It's the kind of place you don't overthink, you just return

My husband and I made a reservation for the Thursday "date night " special, which was listed as $60…read morefor two salads, an appetizer or dessert, two pasta dishes, and a bottle of wine. We were seated quickly at 6pm. The food was good! We opted for the beet bruschetta appetizer in lieu of dessert. I thought the sweetness of the honey ricotta played well against the earthiness of the beats. And the ciabatta bread was chewy and flavorful. The wedge Caesar was good, I loved the homemade croutons. A little heavy on the dressing, but you could tell it was homemade and had great flavor from the anchovy- a solid Caesar dressing. My husband got the seafood pasta, and I got the spaghetti and meatballs. He loved his, and I loved the bold flavor of the house made red pasta sauce. The meatballs were big and well seasoned. My only critique, and perhaps this is unfair, but the pasta was clearly not homemade and I wished it was. The only hiccup is that the date night was advertised as coming with a bottle of wine, and we were charged $20 for the bottle we got. It was explained to me that they had said in the beginning that the wine was "a $20 mystery bottle" meaning we couldn't choose it. I interpreted this to me that the free bottle of wine that was advertised as part of the date night was valued at $20. I explained this felt like a little bit of a trick and the charge was removed from our bill without any fuss. That was much appreciated. Because of how that was handled, we will definitely return! Overall, it was a pleasant evening, and I enjoyed myself. Stand out was the bruschetta for sure. Server was friendly and cheerful and didn't rush us.

Parking: parking lot, plenty of spaces Ambiance: their…read moreoutdoor patio has comfortable chairs and high tops, a good amount of shade, and cute patio lights Service: you could tell they were busy that day because things came out slowly but the server was polite and apologetic Food: the focaccia was delicious! The pasta alla Rosa was just okay. The bucatini was al dente but the sauce did not have enough cream/umami richness. It was quite on the watery side and didn't coat the noodles well

Decided to give this place a try before heading out to a Christmas concert tonight…read more Located right off MN-5 in a small business center strip. They have a small shared parking lot. Was greeted by staff right away and said we can seat ourselves. Inside style was more an older like setting but nice and clean. Walked past the front counter, open kitchen, then mini anti pasta salad bar and then the open mid sized dining room area. Shout out to our server Ally! She provided us with fast and friendly service which made our visit even more pleasant. Got our drinks and breadsticks. Breadsticks were not too thick but thin enough (which I liked) and was good. I ordered the Chicken Alfredo with the added one time salad bar option. I forgot to get the picture but they did have a good variety of options to pick from even though it was a small bar. The salad was good in my opinion. The Chicken Alfredo came out hot and was creamy and delicious. It came with garlic toasts too.

Food made us sick the next day! Plus or was bland, Go here if you want to clean out your system.read more

A nice casual but elegant restaurant conveniently located in the western suburbs. With a nice pizza…read moreoven and an excellent tap beer list. It isn't overly fancy and the prices are moderate, but it still feels like a special experience. I had the tortiglioni Rossa, which was clearly a fresh red sauce because it had chunks of tomato of various sizes in it. The pasta was properly cooked and not mushy. The sausage in it had good flavor and was ground relatively finely so it incorporated in every bite. My girlfriend had the mushroom chicken risotto, which she enjoyed. It was a little less of a traditional risotto because the rice wasn't as saucy, but she enjoyed the flavor and there was enough sauce on the chicken. Our service was really prompt and friendly and the food was delivered quickly and played well.

I had a wonderful experience at Spasso. The service was fantastic and everyone was so friendly and…read moreattentive. The inside was more casual, which I really liked. It also looked like they do a lot of online orders because there was a steady flow of pickups while we were there. I ordered the salmon and it was so so good. It was honestly one of the best salmon dishes I've had in a while. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and it came out perfectly cooked and very fast. It was pretty busy when we went, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation. Overall such a great spot and I would absolutely go back.

A clean though I found somewhat cramped space with a not displeasing, straightforward utilitarian…read moredesign. I thought the atmosphere was redolent of great Italian aromas. Serves very good pizza, tasty sandwiches with spicy chips and flavorful, generous pasta with a slice of garlic toast.. I had a large bowl of spicy chicken fettuccine with a slice of garlic toast hanging off to one side. I found the dish to be full of flavor (and to be fair probably calories as well). I devoured the toast but took home enough leftover chicken and pasta to make a nice meal for later consumption. If dining in one orders at the counter, is issued a number stand and grabs a table or booth. Orders when ready (relatively quickly) were promptly brought out by cheerful servers. Fountain drinks, silverware, plates and paper napkins can be found at a separate stations along the wall opposite the order counter (in the midst of the dine-in portion). Ate here with my son who works nearby (shout out to Wilkes Auto) and two old friends from my college days. All left with satisfied looks on their collective faces. Based upon the number of people milling around awaiting their respective orders as well as the steady stream of customers in and out of the main entrance (on a weekday evening no less) Joey Nova's appears to do a brisk take out business.

Having just moved into the neighborhood it was a surprise for me when we found Joey Nova's. Coming…read morefrom St Paul where Cossettas pizza reigns, I was not expecting much. I actually still head back to St Paul for a slice. However, we ordered a veggie pizza extra crispy. Wow....was not expecting a gourmet slice with artichoke hearts, Greek olives and caramelized onions. So glad we gave it a try. Since we Moved into the area about 8 months ago, we are repeat customers for the veggie slice......go and enjoy! Order it extra crispy you will thank me.....

The casual vibe here is surpassed only by their reasonable prices and their pleasant, professional…read moredining room and bar staff. My group got in with only about 40 min until close and I really expected to be either refused or told to hurry up because of the time. I would have understood that too since no one enjoys being held late. What I found was a crew happy to greet us and telling us to take the time that we needed to make some first-time visit decisions. There were still a couple of tables occupied when we were seated but within about 20 minutes, we had the place to ourselves. Nevertheless, we were never told to rush and even when the check was brought to me, our server told me with a genuine tone, "no rush". The pizza is from a brick oven and is best characterized as having a crispy, cracker-like crust with a red sauce bordering on the sweet side of the spectrum. The portions and toppings were fresh, generous, and appealing to the eye upon delivery. Definitely no complaints about the food! I really liked that they have an affordable and approachable wine list. We had a bottle of DOCG level Chianti for $29. Sure, the wines on the list are not going to win any worldwide gold medals or be on a collectible list but this is casual pizza and not a Michelin starred destination. You might be able to go to a spot with a fancy expensive wine list every few months. I could go here a few times per week. Let that sink in. I have not seen a decent bottle of wine in a restaurant at the pricing I saw here in quite some time! Kudos to Olive's for being affordable! For a first time visit, I loved several things here. I would be happy to go back for their pizza and wine list. But I am most happy to go back to support their pleasant and professional front of house staff. They definitely deserve to be rewarded.

They have a great variety of pizzas, so there's something for everyone. I ordered the Hawaiian…read morepizza, and it was delicious. The flavors were well balanced, the toppings were generous, and there was plenty of melty cheese in every bite. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality and portion size.

The pizza at this place is top notch! The service is good and the dining area gives a 1980's pizza…read morerestaurant vibe, in a good way.

I love the old school Italian restaurant vibe. There's a variety of seating, and a window where you…read morecan see the kitchen making and prepping food. It felt like a family style restaurant that's hidden in a strip mall. Our waitress was great, gave us her recommendations for the menu and made sure we were well taken care of. The pizza was awesome, I'd definitely come back for that crust. Their meat sauce in the ravioli wasn't my favorite, mostly because there wasn't much meat in the sauce, but the flavor was still good! Definitely get the added cheese on your garlic toast, they're not shy with the cheese so it's worth the extra charge. We'll definitely be coming back for the pizza and the small business ambiance!