The ambiance and service were great. This place loses a star on the food however. The food was underwhelming because we were expecting fresh handmade pasta and other menu items to follow that vibe. Not sure if the pasta is made in house as it didn't taste like anything special and was quite bland for a "browned butter garlic cream fettuccine." The cake also looked premade and it was one out of only two dessert options. Finally, we asked for no croutons on the Caesar salad but had to pick them out. I wasn't a fan of the Caesar because it had a mix of romaine and spinach, but was heavier on the spinach--just romaine finely chopped would have been better. read more

We live nearby and high hopes since this used to be amazing pasta. It was so so and the service kept coming to our table so often we couldn't even have a conversation. Don't ask how are the first bites three times! Rigatoni was good and the Caesar was good too but the meatball sauce was different than the pasta vodka sauce so my guest said that was a problem. Best dish was the olive tapenade appetizer and the bar was packed. read more

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I had high hopes for this place but it was a huge miss in multiple ways. I tried to call to make sure the place was open no answer but luckily for me the kitchen doesn't close till after 10. I didn't see anyone working but a bartender not sure if they usually run it that way later at night. The ambiance had a speak easy vibe. The waiter/bar tender wasn't welcoming at all and service was off most the night. I dunno if it was because he didn't want to be there or was mad we ordered a bunch of food towards the end. Cheese sticks were decent the chicken parm was very dry and the chicken was bland. The fettuccine was a disappointment with the chicken thigh pieces. Spaghetti and ravioli were good but with bad service n bland food for the most part is why I left a 2 star review read more

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Vibes: super cute smart casual spot. Great for smaller groups and happy hour. Staff was super nice and we had everything we needed. Food: their happy hour menu was great! The pasta was nice and hot but could use a little more flavor in my opinion. Would visit again! read more

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We were the only customers on a Sunday night. The restaurant is beautiful inside. We enjoyed the olive tapenade and crostini. We got extra bread too! Also tried the Brussels sprouts, sweet but delicious. We tried 2 pastas- the fettuccine with chicken thigh and the Italian sausage red pepper rotini. We enjoyed the entrees too, and our server was very attentive. For beverages, we had the tart lemonade, a lemon drop martini which was excellent and an NA drink with mint and lime. Would love to go back! Hope this restaurant gets busier!! read more

All of our food was fantastic!! We had the crab artichoke dip to start, and it came out blazing hot. It was very yummy and we practically liked the bowl clean (once it cooled down). I started with the Ramble on Rose cocktail, and while it was very tasty, it was quite small. I moved on to wine with my dinner. For our mains, we had the Rigatoni and the Orecchiette. Again, both came out nice and hot, and we fabulous tasting. We both ate every single bite! I did ask for extra cheese to top my Rigatoni, but I just really like cheese. The flavor of the sauce was deep and rich even without the extra. We had a reservation, but it wasn't crowded, even on a Saturday night. I liked the décor inside, there is a bar for a more casual drink-only spot, and some outside seating. read more

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Great food and drinks. I was disappointed to learn the previous restaurant Sonder Shaker had closed. Wanted to come check out the new spot that took over. I was pleasantly surprised. I had the rigatoni minus the sausage and shared some bruschetta. I'm not a vegetarian, just don't eat pork. The pasta with no meat was a hit. The bread was so good. Loved the Can't Hardly Wait cocktail too. Service was fast and friendly, and I like the rustic Italian and olive tree decor. I'll be back to try more. read more

Celio - Rigatoni - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The moment you walk in, you're transported to a hidden café in the heart of Italy. The recent rebrand has transformed this place into something truly stunning--warm, inviting, and full of character. I was welcomed by Sheila, the manager, whose energy and passion for the restaurant set the tone for the entire experience. She's absolutely incredible--genuine, attentive, and clearly takes pride in the place. Shortly after, I was greeted by Francesca, who introduced herself (a rare and refreshing gesture!). She was prompt, personable, and brought out my drink right away. Excellent service from start to finish. I ordered the rigatoni and house-made bread, and both were next-level. The rigatoni was cooked to perfection, served with a flavorful spicy fennel sausage sauce that delivered just the right amount of heat. The bread? Absolutely magnificent--freshly baked and paired with a lemon thyme butter that was nothing short of heavenly. Truly one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Already planning my next visit. Bravo to the entire team! read more

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Very tasty Italian restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis! Parking was paid street parking but there were many spots available on a Sunday evening. Service was great, super quick and happy to answer questions. All of the food was delicious and reasonably priced for what you get. read more

Celio - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Amazing From someone who loved Sonder and was so sad about the rebrand Absolutely everything was amazing All of it Appetizers, drinks, mains and desserts So good Excellent service read more

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this place just opened up in May and my god i need them to get more business because they very much deserve it!!!! seems like a family owned business with a small menu but every dish is made with so much love and deliciousness. every item we got came out piping hot, super yummy, and were generously portioned. the pastas were amazing and their homemade sauces made them even better. the prawns on the aglio e celio were some of the best shrimp i've ever had in minneapolis. super fresh, perfectly cooked, and HUGE! i also got the juicy cocktail and it was made with carrot juice. never had anything like it before but definitely need to have it again. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to support a new local business. the employees were super friendly. read more

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Eating good in the NE neighborhood . Subtle and tasty place near st Anthony main. Food and vibes are good Restaurant in a walkable area read more

Celio - Wings Bruschetta Short rib pasta - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Our party of 11 celebrated our Granddaughter's graduation from the U of MN. We had great service, the atmosphere is awesome and the food was delicious! read more

Visited 5/14/25. Taking the place of sonder shaker, looked forward to visiting this new pasta joint. I started with an aperol spritz which was pretty standard and refreshing. From there my friends and I split the bruschetta and arancini. The texture of the arancini didn't really do it for me-there were peas inside and while I adore peas it didn't really work. Also warm but not super hot and melty like the best arancini are. The bruschetta was fine and I loved the smattering of Parmesan on it but didn't feel worth it for the price point. I got the tuffoli with ragu and my friends got the lemon spaghetti. Nothing tasted crazy fresh or had a depth of flavor and I would've loved homemade pasta with the price points given. Overall, it was a fine meal but wouldn't necessarily be my pick for a night out eating pasta. (To be fair I'm picky with my pasta places though). Service was great though and fun drink options available. read more

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I miss Sonder Shaker. Small, expensive portions. Staff is overconfident and strange. This place is over their head. Business will fail soon.

Amazing cocktails and savory entrees! Delightfully surprised of everything we ordered. Our server Sarah went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Her recommendations did not disappoint. read more

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Tony was our server and super friendly and attentive. the pasta was soooooo good. great drinks. great atmosphere. definitely want to come back for their happy hour. read more

Celio - spaghetti w chicken, the rigatoni, and their focaccia - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Walked ten minutes to eat here to get turned away because we were not staying at the hotel. Staff at the door were not friendly.

The space is wonderful and bright for an early dinner. The limited app with the braised short rib was amazing and the Budino with the passionfruit was incredible and I was so full afterwards that I couldn't even drink anything. Service was amazing and they sat me at the perfect spot for a solo diner so I could watch put the windows, but not feel crowded in. read more

I met a couple of friends here the other night and WOW! It was Memorial Day so it wasn't too busy, but the customer service was absolutely top tier. I like to ask for preferences from servers and their input was Spot. On. The drinks were fantastic. The GM (and cocktail genius) stopped by our table and recommended the Electric Relaxation after I had the Spaghetti Policy and I could not get enough of every last drop. All three of us really enjoyed our food. I had the squid-ink linguini and my friends had the Spaghetti and the Tuffoli. Clearly fresh dishes. The prices seemed appropriate for the meals, especially in the area. Great atmosphere and I'm excited to go back and try some more food and drinks and see how the vibe is on a busier night. read more

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