SPECIAL OCCASION/SPECIAL PLACE I've been going to DeGidio's w/my family my whole life, ever since I was little. So when I was looking for a special place to take my boyfriend for his birthday, I knew this was the perfect place (he'd never been there before). AMBIANCE They have remodeled since I'd been there last, and it looks absolutely beautiful; even the restrooms are decorated nicely. DRINKS It's not always easy to find well-made old fashioneds, but we decided to start off with a couple and try their's out; they did not disappoint, they were fabulous! FOOD He ordered lasagna and I ordered the shrimp pasta, which were both so incredibly good. Their red sauce is absolutely phenomenal and addicting! DESSERTS We ordered a couple desserts to end our night, and again, super good, you can't go wrong w/your choice! SERVICE Our waiter was fantastic and very attentive. We had a very wonderful experience and it was truly great to be back at one of the classic staples of St Paul. Highly recommend! read more

We came here for my wife's birthday--our first time--and it was a solid choice. We'd heard a lot of great things, so we were excited to finally try it. We made reservations and were seated right away, which was a great start. The host was friendly, and our server was attentive without being overbearing--checking in regularly on drinks and making sure everything tasted right. We kicked things off with the buffalo wings. They had great flavor without too much heat, which I personally enjoyed. For the main course, I went with the burger, and my wife ordered the rigatoni alla vodka. My burger was filling, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. The bun was just a touch on the firm side (I'll admit, I'm a bit of a burger snob), but overall it was very good. The fries, though, were excellent--definitely a highlight. My wife really enjoyed her dish as well--the sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy. She mentioned it could've used a little fresh Parmesan and a bit more heat, since she likes some spice, but overall she was happy with it. Since it was her birthday they gave us a free desert and the server mentions the bread pudding which was very tasty. Overall, a great experience with good food, solid service, and a nice atmosphere. We'd definitely come back. read more

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There are not a ton of Italian spots that I enjoy in the area that I'm from (Northern California). On a recent trip to Saint Paul we popped into DeGidio's and were welcomed by great service and some great Pasta before we made our way to a Twin's game. Cool spot would recommend for families or a date night. If you like my reviews, consider "following" my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area . Why "follow" someone? It causes the person you follow's reviews to tier to top when you pull up a business. I find this very handy when researching venues. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews) read more

We love this place!!! A must visit if you are craving cozy ambiance. Sit at the bar and enjoy the bartender choices and food. Or! Bring a group for the best pasta. Our food came out quickly and was fabulous. Not super hungry?? Get Arugula salad and a side of meatballs. You'll thank me. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Arugula Salad......don't forget the meatballs on the side. Do it! - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We went here with some friends and had never been before. Quickly we realized we would be back! We really liked the lighting and the decor. Lots of TV's for the guys to watch March madness and awesome desserts. Our server was nice but mixed up our order and receipt. Other staff was very friendly as well! We recommend the Cannoli's for dessert. read more

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The restaurant offered excellent service and foos. The Pasta prepared table side was a fun experience.

We visited DeGidio's this last week for the first time in a long time and what a fun night. We sat in the bar to catch up on MN sports as the Wild, Vikings and TWolves were all playing!! The bartender was fantastic and it was as fun to learn some of the history as this place has been a St Paul staple since 1933. Both the bar and dining room are cozy and the entire restaurant is full of regulars. Our dinners were yummy. Nothing over the top unique but solid pasta dishes and the tiramisu was delish. Great parking lot too. We'll be back. read more

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Went to DeGidios for my birthday and had a nice time. The restaurant has been around for close to 100 years so I was excited to go back as I've been here before and had enjoyable experiences. They have a cozy lounge dining room that provides an intimate setting for dinner. The food we tried was very good. Their basic marinara sauce is very robust and is a great compliment to their meatballs. The bolognese sauce is fairly acidic and has a slight spice to it. We also liked the heirloom tomato bruschetta as a starter. There were some hiccups with the service tonight. It was slow to place an order, some of our food was forgotten and took a long time to pay for our meal. During the dinner we had to find someone to track down our server who was absent. Later in the dinner they were hanging out with a co worker in another booth and took their time to come back to collect our tab. Maybe if I wasn't visiting for a special occasion I wouldn't be so sensitive to this but it was a letdown. Luckily the food is good so I'll go again! read more

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The wood tones and lighting here make for a beautiful backdrop to an old school Italian meal. Our waiter was pleasant and did a good job of highlighting the menu when I asked what was popular. Cocktails: prosecco and a beer (3/5) Appetizer: Italian Chopped Salad (4/5) Entrees: Pesto with Chicken (4/5) / Spaghetti and meatballs (5/5) read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Chopped Salad - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Went to celebrate a friend who was in town and this was very good pasta! I felt like it wasn't anything crazy but just well done dishes and great atmosphere. The staff were very kind and helpful when trying to decide a dish. Another plus is they have a large parking lot so you don't have to worry about finding parking. read more

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Finally made it to DeGidio's for a long-overdue yap sesh with a friend, and it definitely lived up to the hype. It was packed (yes, worth the wait), but once seated everything was great. For starters, I enjoyed an N/A beer and my friend had the old fashioned sampler. We shared the garlic cheese bread as an appetizer. I enjoyed the lasagna and my friend had the blackened shrimp Alfredo (I snagged a bite) and yummy everything was delicious. Dessert is typically a non-negotiable for me, so I tried the tiramisu which was good, but my friend's chocolate lava cake was the standout. Friendly service, Yummo eats, cozy atmosphere, and we stayed until closing just chatting it up. Can't wait to come back to try the DeGidio's burger. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! on time orderly delivery - everyone was asking where we ordered it from. Would definitely order for a banquet from them again read more

Place is beautiful and food is great and a good vibe atmosphere. Staff was quick and always on top of things and the prices are reasonable. Very busy place but there were on top of things and never waited for a thing read more

DeGidio's has been around for a long time, but it's proven that it still has plenty of staying power. Admittedly, I haven't been here a ton over the years, but the interior doesn't imply its age, even if the menu sticks to a lot of Italian American classics. That said, even if it isn't avant-garde Italian cuisine, it's consistently satisfying, portions are generous and their lasagna is worth the trip alone. Their burger has also gotten a fair amount of notoriety lately, and while it's not on my Mt. Rushmore of burgers in the Twin Cities, it is quite good. Like the nearby Mancini's, DeGidio's is another St. Paul/West 7th stalwart, and I have no complaints about that. read more

The good- the ambiance was wonderful. Service was quick and cordial. The bad- we had the following food(five people) pizza fries our daughter liked them, lasagna (wife thought it was acidic tasting with no flavor, mostaccioli with meatballs (2 of us had meatballs that were rubbery, my noodles were over cooked), hot dago (it was hot, but meatballs were rubbery, sauce bland.) and bruschetta toasted but came out in under five minutes nothing good nothing bad about the bruschetta. Overall, the food was below average especially for $125. It was Mother's Day but not busy so not sure what happened. A lot of reviewers like this place unfortunately not us. read more

An Italian staple since 1933 in downtown St Paul. I finally tried it after my in-laws were raving about it. Definitely high expectations going in from an Italian girl who grew up in NY and ancestors to immigrants from Italy. We went in through the side door (bar area) - not the main entrance and were immediately greeted and brought to a lovely booth. The ambience is great and old school world. Like you're hanging out with some gangsters in Brooklyn. The service was top notch. Food: I ordered the gluten free pasta arrabiata with shrimp. It's a spicy red sauce with gfree fusilli pasta. It was very good but for the cost of pasta and red sauce and shrimp...unfortunately not worth the cost for this Italian gal. I have to mention that our food came out extremely quickly! It was like under 5 mins. Crazy! I also ordered a glass of rose which was great too. Dessert - I ordered the spumoni which did not disappoint. Cherry, chocolate and pistachio ice cream. An Italian staple. And no I didn't share with my hubby. lol. With that being said...the ambience was great. Server was attentive. Sauce was delish but in my mind, it's just not worth the cost. If you're going it's for the experience and atmosphere. I also overheard as I was walking to the restroom that people who didn't make a reservation would have to wait up to 2 hours for a table...it's popular so book if you want to go or go to the bar area. read more

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Serving old recipes from years ago and still tastes like gold! Every single dish we had all natural ingredients that were different from each other. The appetizers were crisp and served fresh w/ lovely paring sauces This is a beautiful location with an amazing dark atmosphere. Great for dates, girls night out, or even solo dining. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We went here for my birthday dinner for the first time. We both love Italian and wanted something a little fancy! This was the perfect spot! The music wasn't too loud, the lights were dim, we felt cozy. We started with some cocktails. I had the mule and my fiance had an amaretto sour. The mule was good but a bit strong. The garlic cheese bread was very good and the marinara sauce with it was to die for! I had the pesto pasta with chicken and the chicken was perfectly done! The pesto sauce was nice and creamy! We ended with tiramisu and a scoop of gelato and it was so yummy! read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This place was super nice! The lighting and everything gave a very fancy vibe. I felt like I should have dressed better. Service was great too. I told the waitress that I drink a lot, so she brought me 2 diet Cokes every time she came by. It was the best drink service I've had in a while. Also having water on the table is always a plus. The food was pretty decent too. All the portions are split there, as I shared with a friend. I enjoyed the salad, it had a good amount of dressing without over saturation. The chicken Parm was decent enough, not my favorite, but I think that might be me not being super into chicken Parm. I absolutely loved the olives, I ate that plate clean. read more

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We have been to DeGidios many times in the past years, and I remembered liking it before. I'm sad that it's no longer as good now. Food: we were surprised that the portions were way smaller than before. Our salads cost what I would pay for a regular dinner salad, but it was more like a very small side salad. Our pastas were super small and pricey. For what you pay, it's no longer the same. Service: our server didn't come to take drink orders until everyone at the table arrived. We felt very rushed throughout dinner. Ambience: still a cozy warm interior as it always has been. Comfy booths. read more

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Busy place. Good Italian food nice drinks Good service at the bar. Ordered the chicken parmigiana which is a nice sized portion taste is good The bread pudding for dessert very good could use a bit more ice cream I would recommend this restaurant read more

Recently ate at DeGidio's for a midweek dinner with the girls! I loved the dark yet warmly lite atmosphere. Our waitress was very nice and gave us amble time to chat and make decisions. I was a little disappointed they didn't have any happy hour but I do get myself a mocktail that was flavorful and sweet! I ended up ordering the blackened shrimp alfredo! It was full of flavor and the noodles were perfect for holding the creamy sauce! Definitely will be back to try some more pastas. To make things easier, the restaurant does have a parking lot. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Blackened Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Dinner consisted of a glass of Pinot noir, chopped salad, bread and mostaccioli and meatballs. Meal was just ok. The marinara had a strange chemical taste to it. I wasn't able to finish my plate and didn't take a box. Meatballs were tough, likely over mixed. Flavor just ok. Pasta was cooked to a Perfect Al dente so I'll give them that. Chopped salad was enjoyable, portion size was good for the price and very flavorful. Bread is served with garlic butter. 3 slices for a table of 2. Parking is horrendous. Restaurant was fully booked for a Saturday night walk-in, so we had to grab a seat at the bar. Hostesses not friendly. No welcome coming in or thank you going out. Chad the bartender was busy, friendly enough but not intrusive. Overall experience was just ok, but $100 for dinner for two should be a little better than ok/average. Disappointed tonight after receiving a recommendation to eat here. On to the next... read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Drink menu - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

OMG is the food here delicious. I went with a former resident of St Paul who loves this restaurant and let me tell you it did not disappoint. I got the Dago and couldn't finish it though I strongly wanted to since it tasted so good. I will go again next time I am in town. read more

Great food, great cocktails, great dessert. Portion sizes of the entrees aren't huge, but with a few appetizers (that are fabulous), it will be enough! The la caprese appetizer is fabulous and my go to entree is the tortellini bolognese. Service is always great and the restaurant has a cozy dark feel. read more

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Lousy Food Do NOT order the VodkaSpaghetti NO TASTE Very chinze with Bread and had to ask for Butter Brought leftovers home but threw it away Too much breading in Meat Balls and very little sauce read more

No complaints! All around a good experience. Food and service were good and the drink service is excellent! We ordered a number of dishes and all three were good. We ordered the Chicken Parmesan alla Vodka which was the special that evening and it was decent. A bit of a spicy kick that I wasn't expecting but the portion was good and the chicken was cooked nicely. The Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo was good. Decent portion and the Alfredo sauce was okay but was missing something. The best dish that we ordered was the Blackened Shrimp Alfredo. Same sauce as the chicken but the Blackened Shrimp adds extra flavor that sets this dish apart. For dessert we ordered the Spumoni. A very good bowl of ice cream with all of the flavors you expect from Spumoni. I have to mention that I really appreciate the dining room having a dedicated bar for drink service. Never a wait and the drinks are done very well. This restaurant can get busy. It does have a parking lot but don't be surprised if you have to park on a nearby street. read more

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We were waiting for a table at another spot in the area and decided to grab drinks at the bar at DeGidios. We had a martini and an old fashioned, both of which were strong and well priced. The vibes are good, with dark mood lighting and old style booth seating in the lounge. We didn't get food, but everything coming out looked and smelled great, so we'll definitely be back to try it! Definitely recommend this place. read more

Came at peak time on a Wednesday to check it out - good news there's a parking lot (good for them it was packed!), and some street parking. First of, service was great! The server was super attentive and charismatic. I had the oldest old fashioned to drink which was chefs kiss. For dinner we started with the burrata caprise which was amazing, the included bread as well. For the entree I had the tortelloni bolognese which was absolutely packed with flavor. The sauce was perfect and the sausage had a slight spice that helped bring the dish together. My friend had the Fettuccine Alla Pesto with chicken that was also really good. Creamy, and the chicken was perfectly seasoned. This absolutely has been my favorite Italian night out in the cities! read more

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I almost don't want to share how charming this romantic little restaurant is simply because I want to keep it a secret for me and my friends and family! Alas, I must share that service is spectacular! Seated right away and greeted quickly by Kaylee. She gave us her suggestions and shared the most popular dishes on the menu. It's located not too far from the MSP airport, but not too far from the heart of downtown St. Paul either. We've been here once before during a previous trip, but has now won us over as one of our favorites when visiting the cities! Thanks to Kaylee and the entire team for the delicious early dinner before we fly back to Atlanta, Georgia! We enjoyed it all! Stromboli for our appetizer, a Chopped Italian Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs for our entrees, followed by the most delectable Tiramisu! read more

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This is a St.Paul gem. While visiting Minnesota, did what yelp people do and searched for the best food. Yelp was spot on with the this gem. It gave a neighborhood vibe spot. I know if I lived here it would be in constant rotation. From entering to leaving the service was great. The food did not disappoint either. Their sauce is delicious. Very robust and flavorful. We started the meal with great appetizers, the meatballs, which one was more than enough for our table or three, stromboli and garlic cheese bread, anything to lather there sauce on. For our entries, the tortellini Bolognese was just amazing!!! I loved it. The other entries were chicken fettuccine Alfredo, the pasta was perfect. Then salmon diavola with huge Yukon potatoes. Everything, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Very reasonable prices. We took and Uber over, so I am not sure about the parking, but the area was on the busy side. read more

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How did I not know about this place for SOOO long!?! I have missed out on too many years of good pasta and to have it so close to me over the years makes me sad but I will just have to make up for it ;) Located on West 7th in St Paul DeGidios has a great parking lot (important in this area) and is close...but not too close...to event centers like the XCel Center etc. Beautiful space for a romantic dinner or night out with family/friends. There is also a nice bar area as well. We started with the Caesar salad which was very tasty and then moved on to the Rigatoni alla Vodka and added sausage ( Fantastic!!) and the Tagliatelle Bolognese (tasty and perfectly prepared). The pastas were wonderfully Al Dente so we were thrilled! Give it a try if you are in the area! read more

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This place is just flat out cool. Before you swing by - make sure to check out the history behind the family and some of the old St. Paul gangster stories/ties. Generally MN isn't known for Italian food - but if there was one place I think of when it comes to a classic Italian vibe/menu it is DeGidios (or the place down the street - but it just doesn't have the same feel). My group all thought their orders were good. My dish - the Rigatoni with Porchetta meatballs was very tasty. The noodles were al dente and the meatballs had great flavor. As everyone who reads my reviews knows - I really love my spice - so sadly the "spicy" arrabbiata sauce really didn't pack much heat. If your family is Italian or likes Italian food - I'd call this a can't miss. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Rigatoni & Porchetta Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I love this place. The bolognese is fantastic and the tortelloni is one of my favorites anywhere. Entrees come with this gorgeous sour dough, not pictured. It's a beautiful vintage restaurant on West 7th street surrounded a lot of great places to hang out after dinner, close to downtown. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is because although I had a reservation, they seated at the booth closest to the doorway. I'm a middle aged woman and this happens to me frequently, I get the worst table in the place. Stop it. If it happens again I'll top remove another star read more

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These just might be the best wings in the Twin Cities! My goodness these were The garlic bread should be illegal. I ordered the food online. The food was hot when I got there for pickup. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Cajun Wings and Garlic Cheese Bread - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We are here before a concert at the XCel center. It's a little past Cosetta's. We appreciated the restaurant parking lot and that they allow for reservations. Service was great, wine prices were reasonable, not an extreme mark up. Ambiance was nice. Good for date night and family gatherings. Not stuffy and formal. Now for the food. We ordered calamari, stuffed mushrooms, seafood pasta, burger, mostaccioli, and tagliatelle. Serving size was good. Not too little but definitely a large single portion or small double portion. Honestly our favorite was the burger! Thick patty, juicy. Pastas were honestly just ok. Definitely not fresh pasta. Overall, with exception of the burger, food was a 3/5. Service, drinks (we ordered the old fashioned), and the burger were 5/5. read more

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Amazing service and even more amazing food. Parking was tight but definitely worth it! read more

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Awesome food service and place to go as always! Whenever we are out n town we go here. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Heirloom Bruschetta & house salad - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I picked up my meal after ordering off of the website(easy to do and gave me a time for pickup). Staff was pleasant and helpful( made sure I had extra parm and red pepper). Once home, my Caesar salad, was delicious( although a smidge overpriced for the portion I received). The dressing was perfect! I really enjoyed the mafaldine bolognese. They included seasoned butter and a slice of bread to finish off the meal. I recommend this restaurant as my meal was delicious. Look forward to eating here again when I'm in the area. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Caesar salad, bread with seasoned butter and mafaldine Bolognese. - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The shrimp and pasta were so delectably cooked. The pasta was soft yet firm enough to hold sauce, and the shrimp was cooked that they had just the right snap when taking a bite. The sauce was an alfredo with the acidity of the added cooked down cherry tomatoes giving a stark contrast to the richness of everything together. Service was also super great and attentive with food coming super quick after ordering. Only real caveat was wishing the bread for the table was warm or slightly toasted to allow the included garlic butter to melt in. The chicken parm was also delicious with a rather generous portion of chicken too. Overall, great stuff and pleasantly surprised with the quality and taste of the food. Highly recommend spot, 9/10 for me! read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Blackened Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota