it was my birthday and we chose an Italian place near my son"s college home in St. Paul. When we arrived they were closed with no notice or explanatio. We shifted and found this place and called to verify they were open and could serve us. They said they could probably accommodate us. We did have to wait a bit and keep our eyes on a table to grab in the bar, but it wasn't a long wait. It was a Tuesday evening. We had cheese bread, house salad, Tortelloni and Lamache. We had a tarumisu dessert. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was great and prices were reasonable for the food quality. We will most definitely be back . read more

The best authentic Alfredo you'll ever have in your entire life. My favorite type of noodles are the Mafaldine noodles and they have this here for most of their pasta dishes. It is a slender version of the lasagna noodle, and I absolutely love this type of noodle. Their pasta is made al dente and it's absolutely just perfect. I am super picky when I order chicken at Restaurants because I feel like most places it taste almost like it came from frozen and you will not get that feeling or taste at this place. All of their entrées comes with side bread. I did get a Caesar salad and it was very good. The Caesar salad dressing is super delicious.. Their parking lot is very small, especially for dinner time. It is packed and you could find yourself waiting 15 minutes before someone leaves. There are street parking, but those spots are usually all taken. The neighborhood is only for residential permit parking. You may find yourself walking 2 to 3 blocks to get to this restaurant if they're parking lot is full. read more

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We ventured here for a cousins birthday for lunch. Our server was very attentive and could handle our "wild" group of 5 ladies. 3 of us split the chicken parm and pesto pasta as our main. We started with the calamari, wings and the house bread. Calamari - maybe a tad over cooked but it was nice and crispy and that aioli was so yummy. The wings- nicely cooked and the teriyaki had a little kick. Chicken parm - large serving and nice flavor. Pesto pasta- creamy and like the fettuccini meets pesto. It was satisfying and would be excellent with chicken. The noodle texture was fun and filling. We also tried bites of cheese bread and the marinara was nice. Overall a tasty lunch! read more

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We went on a Sunday at 430 and had a reservation. It looked like you could have walked in without a reservation, but this place gets really busy. I love the overall vibe of an older school/dress up type of environment, but most of the hosts/weight staff were wearing jeans so not a fully formal dress code. Food 4/5: some just ok and some really good. We got the pizza fries and they were just ok. The sauce is really what made that dish and overall the fries could use more flavorful seasoning. For entree we got the chicken Parmesan and pesto pasta with shrimp. The chicken parm was overall a solid choice, but the pesto pasta was so savory and well balanced from a flavor perspective that I will absolutely come back for it and is a must try. We wished the bread would have come before the entree, but the butter was very flavorful and worth the stomach space. Service and ambiance 5/5: our waitress was very kind and attentive. We loved the overall cozy ambiance of this place. Overall a solid place for Italian food if you are in the neighborhood. Keep in mind a reservation and extra time to park are absolutely recommended. read more

DeGidio's - Pizza Fries - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Had great calamari and had it a second day since it was so good and it was over cooked and dry as heck. Called and also received a text. They said hopefully we will do better next time. Both times was take out and live in south metro. Not worth the time to drive back. What a poor response. Maybe say we will give you an order free next time. read more

My Manhattan was great but the Muffuletta was just fair. First off, the menu says grilled focaccia. Mine was not grilled. Secondly, the menu says olive tapenade. If tapenade was on my muffaletta, then it was sparse. I usually love the food here. My choice this time was meh. read more

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DeGidio's is one of those "hidden treasures" on West 7th in St. Paul. The parking situation in St. Paul is always interesting but DeGidio's has ample off street parking and a significant amount of street parking too. They do take reservations, and they fill up. However, they reserve most of the tables and booths in their bar area for "walk-in". Today was our third time being here and we have never had to wait to sit. So the Bar...you would think that bar seating would be loud, crowded and uncomfortable with poor service. Nothing could be further from the truth. My wife and I were able to enjoy our meal and comfortable conversation. Now, for the food. They have an appetizer called "Pizza Fries". Having been frequent diners at Mama's, and having pizza fries there, that was what I was expecting, a garlic and butter pizza crust with cheese on it. This is not that. The pizza fries are pizza dough deep fried. Sounds simple, and it is...but they are so addicting. You will not be disappointed. Tonight my wife and I both ordered the special which was Chicken Parmesan in vodka sauce. The sauce was tangy and delicious. The Chicken Parm was done to perfection, the chicken was moist and the breading was well done. Over all, if you want Italian comfort food, this is the place to go. read more

DeGidio's - Chicken Parmesan with Vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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One of my all-time favorite Italian restaurants! I tried the penne alla vodka for the first time this time and I'm obsessed. It was SO good and I'm already thinking about wanting it again. Their bread and butter is also a favorite of mine. The bread is super soft and really enjoy it with my meal. Everything I've tried here has been delicious, and it's definitely one of those places I'm always excited to come back to! read more

DeGidio's - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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We started in the bar to converse and have drinks. The bartender was good at his job. Perfect pours every time. It was a busy Friday night. I'm not sure if this is normal but I had to park on the street. We did have a reservation for 7pm and we're seated right away. Started off with apps of the bruschetta and calamari. Both were good. For entrees I ordered the pesto pasta with blackened chicken. Definitely would order again. It was tasty, creamy and a good portion size. One friend ordered the Vodka something pasta which she really liked but the other ordered the blackened shrimp pasta. On her first bite it was way over salty. She couldn't even eat it. We informed the waiter who was so nice and offered her something else instead. She declined. Since we were celebrating my birthday, I got a free dessert so I ordered the tiramisu. Now that was a good ass dessert. We also got the bread pudding. I'm not usually a bread pudding fan but this one I would order again. The waiter ended up comping my friend's salty pasta as well as BOTH desserts. One thing is that I wish they were open later than 9pm. We had to leave and take our shenanigans to a different location read more

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The food as always was great! The blackened chicken was only a $2 upcharge from the pesto pasta. A huge bargain! Also the Milano Mule was only $11, a great price for a cocktail anywhere these days! It was really busy, even without an event downtown. Our server was attentive and friendly. And service was quick. The bar is open seating in the booths. read more

DeGidio's - Pesto Pasta - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hands down best pasta in the twin cities. Blackened shrimp pasta is a must. I took so many of friends there agan and again and they were all impressed too. There is a little bar attached too. Service was fast! read more

DeGidio's - Blackened Shrimp Rigatoni alla Vodka Tortelloni Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

My son took us here on the recommendation of others. The place is very established with many customers on a Thursday night. After a few minutes wait we were seated in a booth in the bar area which reminded me of the bar from Cheers. The waitress was very attentive. For appetizers we got the pizza fries and bruschetta. We sampled various entrees and were very satisfied. read more

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We ate at the restaurant and loved the food the ambiance the service, etc. Because of that we decided to use them for catering for our wedding! We went on the catering website where it gave servings per dish. Based on our guest count and how many servings their website listed we placed an order. Their catering coordinator then reached out to us saying we would need double the amount we had ordered for our guest count. We then replied that we were going off the numbers their website listed for servings for each dish, and that 30 of our 80 guests were children. The catering manager insisted that we needed double the amount, so we agreed. Fast forward to our wedding, we did not even open the second servings of any of the pasta dishes. We are super disappointed since that was over $700 of food we didn't need but were pressured to get be their own catering manager. When we reached out after the wedding about how we were told we definitely needed to order more food and then didn't touch any of the extra they pressured us into ordering their only reply was, thanks for letting us know, we will use this information moving forward. All in all we would not recommend for wedding catering, or at least don't listen when they pressure you to order more, the serving sizes on their website are accurate despite what their catering manager will try to tell you. read more

DeGidio's - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Great food and drinks. Conveniently located near theatre. Wonderful gin drink. Prices were good also. We'll be back!

We wanted Italian food and a comfortable atmosphere. We decided to try somewhere we hadn't been and called ahead to see if we needed reservations. They had an automated attendant that was a little frustrating to work around as we wanted to ask questions. Getting to a real person took awhile and we were pretty frustrated by the time we got through. We decided to just show up and take our chances and we are so glad we did. The dining room had an hour wait but we were able to sit in the bar area immediately. The bar area consisted of numerous booths and feels less like a bar and more like a distinguished upgrade of an Applebees. The staff was so attentive and everything came out so quickly. We tried the pizza fries - expecting a version of cheese pizza cut in strips. Imagine our surprise and delight when what was delivered was soft, squishy dough with sweet tomatoey pizza sauce arrived. It was amazing! The last bite was barely made when our entrees arrived, piping hot. We tried the pasta pesto with chicken and the chicken parm. Both were perfectly cooked and had such fresh, homemade flavors! Accompanied by the world's softest bread and flavored butter. The portions were huge and we brought more home than what we ate. The server was a highlight. So amazing and attentive. The staff worked together to provide an excellent experience - keeping drinks filled, clearing plates as they emptied, making sure we felt seen. All in all, we will be back. The only negative was that irritating phone attendant. It doesn't represent the kind of service you will receive once you arrive. Don't let it scare you off! read more

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After YEARS of wanting to go, I did today. We had a work lunch. Appetizers, awesome. Lunch? Everyone was almost done before I got mine. Waitress admitted mine went to the wrong table. Not impressed. Would MAYBE try again. read more

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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We were so happy to hear they now offer gluten free options. We had the gluten free Chicken Alfredo and it was great. I called and confirmed they don't use any of the same boiling pots that the other pasta is used for. The essential purchase for me is the Stromboli. Crispy outside, soft and delicious on the inside. The lasagna is good as well, but it does bring a little spice to the table so be aware. read more

Heard about how great it was. Service was a 10. Food was average at best for Italian. Deserts for both of us was nothing to write home about. If I'm going out for pasta it better be better than what I can make at home. It wasn't. $80 for dinner with a Diet Coke, coffee and desert. read more

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 - Chopped Salad - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We went on the evening of the Eeic Clapton concert. It was quite busy. We ordered salads, chicken parm, and colognes. All were very good. Service was fast portions were enormous. Nice family place great prices. read more

Great service and food! Restaurant is very cool inside feeling like an old supper club. read more

DeGidio's - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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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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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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Our family celebrated two birthdays on a Saturday night, and they loved it! They want it to be our new family go-to restaurant for family events. We tried lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, and a couple of other pastas that were delicious. We liked our beverages: dirty martini, lemon drop and mule. Too full for dessert, but want to come back for cannolis! Our server was very attentive, and our table was out of the bustle of the restaurant, so we liked that too. We parked on the street, because the parking lot was packed! read more

Went for a date night last night. Service was good. Calamari was a little tough. I had the frutti di mare, with scallops, shrimp, and mussels. The pasta was awesome. Flavor as great. My fiance had the lasagna. She liked it. It was very cheesy. The bread pudding was ok, I have had better, and I have had worse. The cannoli was average read more

DeGidio's - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I have loved every item I've tried on the menu (and I have tried every item) We like to sit at the beautiful historic bar at happy hour and I wanted to say thank you for all the pleasure you give us with outstanding service and so many favorite meals. Forgive me, Grandma *DeGidio's lasagna is THE BEST I've EVER HAD* read more

Food came out fast makes me doubt about cooked to order vs reheated premade food. Therefore I opted for salad and cheese bread.

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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We ordered dinner from here for our family, with mixed results. The Caesar salad and two dinners (chicken Alfredo and tortellini bolognese) we ordered were tasty, but the side of fries, which my husband unfortunately decided to tack on to our order, was astonishingly bad. They were brown and entirely mushy--looked like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp for hours before they shoveled them into the to-go container. Truly the kind of bad you'd think someone would be embarrassed to serve to anyone, especially for something as quick and easy to turn out crispy and fresh as fries. Made it feel rather like they were using the to-go order as a way to dispose of leftovers. We tried to eat a few, but the rest sadly went in the trash. ‍ read more

DeGidio's - French fries - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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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Family owned! I have been going there for 40 years! Great Food, Great $$ and Excellent Help and Service! One of the Last Excellent Family Resturants still running! read more

Visited DeGidios this past Friday night! Glad we had an early reservation as there was a huge line of people waiting by the time we left (7ish). Highly recommend a reservation. Our table got the buffalo wings, chicken parm and pesto pasta with blackened chicken. Everything was TOP tier delicious. If you're looking for a filling and flavorful Italian American style meal, this is the spot. They also served us some fluffy sourdough with garlic butter which we devoured. I got the blood orange mocktail (blanking on the name) but that was also good, nice and refreshing with such a heavy dinner. One thing I wanted to note was although our waitress was very kind and attentive, we did feel rushed out. I know when making the reservation they do mention they limit you on time but that just always feels so pushy (no matter how kind) when you're there trying to enjoy a meal and company. So just be aware of this if you go!! read more

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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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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

In my personal opinion, the best Italian restaurant in St. Paul. The pasta alone is all incredible. The bread that comes with it is some type of a sourdough. I think fresh amazing the restaurant is always dimmed with a very nice atmosphere. read more

neat atmosphere. the espresso martini and pino grigio were both tasty. we tried the vodka pasta (add the shrimp!!!), chicken alfredo, and spaghetti. everything was pretty good. i was told to order the vodka pasta before i came here and i was not disappointed. would recommend. 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 - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

DeGidios is consistently good and has one of the best burgers you'll find. Going to an Italian restaurant and getting a burger isn't what most people think of doing, but trust me. It's amazing. Salads, apps and pasta of course are all A+. Love the atmosphere and staff. One of our favorite "go-to" places in St Paul. read more