Staff, food and atmosphere all top notch. Great variety of intriguing nonalcoholic beverages. read more

The space: Really fun and funky. It's nice and open, plenty of indoor and outdoor space. The service: Service was great! Our server was very sweet and prompt, and seemed to know the menu well. The food/drink: Unfortunately the food was kind of disappointing. I had the Vodka Penne, which was lacking in quality and taste. There wasn't much flavor, though it was plenty spicy. It was very plain. My friend had a cheese pizza, which was actually pretty good. Maybe they're just better at pizza then pasta. The grand spritz drink was good, but a little too bitter for my taste. read more

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The people behind Eastside have been cranking out cool new concepts the last year+. Their latest makeover is an Italian eatery + market... YAY. The current system for patio dining: Seat yourself, scan the QR code and place your order online. Servers are very attentive through the process, and you can leave your tab open so you can keep adding to it until your touchless payment at the end. We came here rightttt before 6pm on a weekday, and had the absolute pleasure (and surprise) of happy hour cocktails. I believe all of them were $5 or $6, when they're usually $11+! And I personally think the cocktails are the showstoppers here. We had the Jasmine and EaTo OF, both of which were balanced and beautifully presented. Edible flowers ftw! The Old Fashioned was unique in that it contained artichoke and eucalyptus. Come here for HH! Or not... So there's room for me. On their website, there are currently photos of chicken parm and a pork cutlet. Unfortunately, neither are on the menu. There's actually no pasta entrees on the menu. But we happily settled on the cheese pizza and mortadella + fried chicken sandwich. The pizza was pretty good and made us nostalgic. I was a little disappointed with the mortadella + fried chicken sandwich, though. I think it could have done without the flavorless iceberg lettuce and thick tomato slices. I would have prefered a thin-pounded chicken cutlet, but it was rather thick. But hey, it ain't bad! I'd totally come back for some more happy hour cocktails and to try other items from their menu. Oh also to check out their Italian marketplace! read more

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Obsessed with Eato!!! My boyfriend and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary here a couple night ago and had the best time. We had the vodka pasta and the Margherita pizza. The food was delicious. Our server was wonderful. We both loved the ambience so much and loved the decoration and vibe. read more

EaTo - Cosmo and blackberry cocktail from menu - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Have you been to a large Italian chain with a never ending first course and thought I want something worse? Go here! Went to lunch with a friend. The shrimp scampi was honestly one of the worst these I've tasted. My sticky, overcooked, and bitter food left me wishing I went anywhere else... The service was good as was the ambiance. Unfortunately though the food was unforgettable in the worst way... read more

OVERALL: This is going to be a new favorite spot! If you want to be in the know...this is it! SERVICE: Starting with service because I think it started off exceptional for me. I came in later one night to make a reservation for the next day (in hopes they were even open to the public!) and they happily accommodated (even though they weren't really doing reservations and had JUST opened that day!). Not only going above and beyond with taking a reservation, but also giving us some gelato to go! I'm so glad I got to come in the next day and receive that same level of kind service! Our server gave us so much insight into each of the drinks, and dishes. FOOD: Starting with the gelato, it was so creamy and the topping is otherworldly. I loved the cookie topping, the sea salt, and the homemade caramel sauce. The combination is the perfect mix of sweet and salty. The pizza (chicken verde) has quickly made it into my top 3 pizzas. With verde sauce, ricotta cheese, caramelized onions, and chicken it really hit the spot. It was also a pretty large pizza too! The fried chicken sandwich was once again, a masterful combination. Chicken sandwiches are super popular right now, but this one is topped with mortadella that added some depth of flavor. The chicken was perfectly crispy and still so moist. PRICE: The drinks were $10/each, the pizza was $18, and the sandwich was also $18. The gelato was $6 (+$1 for the topping). The gelato will definitely be a once in awhile sweet treat, but man will I think about it constantly. The portion sizes on the entrees are definitely splittable, so worth the price for sure! Especially for their flavors! ATMOSPHERE: The patio area is too cute. I can't wait for them to officially open the indoor area as well! read more

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We enjoyed our time at EaTo. We had great service and enjoyed the food & cocktails. The patio is a cool hang out spot if you're looking to be outside. The cocktails were almost too pretty to drink and tasty! We really enjoyed the Calamarata Pasta Salad and Mortadella & Fried Chicken Sandwich. Although, the sandwich could have used a sauce or something to spice it up. Definitely want to come back and try the pizza, it looked very good from looking at other tables! read more

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I hate starting my review only having had two drinks and the fried dough but what I can say is EaTo has great service, great drinks and a great patio. I reserve the right to adjust my rating when I actually eat dinner here but based on the quality of the drinks coupled with stellar service and hospitality by Matt and his team, I can't wait to come back. EaTo occupies the old Eastside location on 3rd and Washington - it's perfect for those of us who live downtown (or northeast for that matter). It's right in between North Loop and Mill District. The patio has some nice seating options for our final weeks of summer and the menu looks terrific - I've seen pictures of the Mortadella & Fried Chicken sandwich but an insider told me the Steak and Velveeta is actually the go to sandwich. What more could you ask for with some great pizzas, salads, and a couple of smaller bites with a nice drink menu and for those with a sweet tooth, they have soft serve, gelato, and Fried Shokupan Dough which are little pillows of heaven with cardamom and orange zest sugar. I'm a sucker for mini donuts at the state fair and this is the perfect compromise without the hassle of waiting in long lines plus EaTo has a great drink list that ranges from light and refreshing to stiff and bitter. Just hit it right down the fairway and try the Jasmine, which is one of the most popular drinks, it has gin, rosso bitter, limone, pompelmo, pineapple, and co2. It looks a little flowery and pretty but it's well balanced and something you could sip on all day. Next time you're downtown, looking for some good food, great drinks, and friendly service, check out EaTo. For now, it's only take-away or seating on the patio as I've been told they are going to rebuild the indoor dining into a little marketplace that will have a meat counter, gelato station and much more. Glad to have a new option in this convenient location and can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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The girls and I had a great time at EaTo! we went on a Monday night and it seemed pretty busy for a Monday night! We made a reservation to be safe but called when we knew we would be a few minutes late. They were still happy to accommodate us but grateful we called. We parked at a friend's down the road and walked over, but I noticed a garage just across the street. The vibe inside was super cute and a little girly - there were vintage-inspired floors, neon lights, cutesy art, and the waiters had adorable pink aprons on! We each got a drink and they were all delicious - I had the Bellini which I was expecting to be a little more bubbly, but it was sweet and delicious nonetheless. We got the two seasonal bruschettas as an appetizer. There were two for this 'season', one with prosciutto, cheese, and honey and one with cheese and red bell peppers. Both came as an order of 3 and were delicious!! I don't remember what cheeses they were made with, but both were creamy and decadent. For dinner, I had shrimp scampi which can I just say - YUM! The shrimp were huge and the pasta was cooked perfectly! The buttery sauce was lemony and had a hint of spice from the red pepper flakes. Two girls had the chicken parmesan which looked incredible and the fourth meal was the penna alla vodka which she added chicken to. It definitely needed the chicken since it was just the pasta, but the sauce was incredible and I might just have to get that next time :) There was some merch up in the front and a wine shop in the back, which rounded out the fun and aesthetic vibe of EaTo. I look forward to bringing my parents here and seeing how they judge it :) read more

EaTo - Seasonal Bruschetta - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The cocktails were delicious and super strong so definetly worth the price. The pizza was extremely refreshing and the penne alla vodka was super good but a tad spicy. Overall the food is shareable if desired. The restaurant itself is very spacious on the inside and the decor is super cute. read more

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So I went on a weekend and the menu was hella limited. We asked the waiter and he said on busy days they limit the menu; the full menu is only available on weekdays. Seems like a strange business practice to me; on the weekends you can basically only get basic Italian food (chicken Parm etc). I mean, it's solid Italian food. But is it worth it vs any other Italian spot? Probably not. Maybe it is on a weekday when their more unique items are available. But I'd say pass on this place on a weekend read more

I got takeout here, the shrimp scampi, a salad, and some cheese balls. The pasta is very mediocre. All I taste is overwhelmingly lemon, and a tiny bit of that parmesan flavor. Overall, difficult to eat, not to mention the small portion for $21, and the fact that all the noodles were cut up into small pieces for some reason? I feel like I was served someone else's leftovers. For an Italian restaurant with a one page menu, this is disappointing. And for the price point, just go somewhere else. :( Otherwise side salad was okay, nothing unique but not as bad as the pasta, and the cheese balls were pretty good--hard to mess that up at least. read more

EaTo - Shrimp scampi - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

What a fun place! And what outstanding service! There were 12 of us and the staff never missed a beat! They were all friendly and attentive. I have a lot to say about this place. I should start with cool vibe but I'm going to start with the best cannolis I've had in a long time! Crunch shell, smooth and slightly sweet ricotta filling. Tons of chocolate chips for garnish. Life was really good when we finished the meal with that. Ok, I need to talk about the meal. We started with beet salad, chopped salad and two types of bruschetta. The chopped salad wasn't chopped. It was mesculin mix with chopped meats and a good dressing. The friends who had the beet salad loved it. We had two types of bruschetta. Both were on fresh, crunchy bread. Both had plenty of whatever they were topped with and I can't remember what those toppings were. I just remember that they were good! But not as good as the pizza. We had one with arugula, prosciutto and mushrooms. We really should have gotten two of this one because it was the best! The other one had honey and cheese. It reminded me of something I ate in Italy...a cheese and honey starter. This wasn't Italy...the pizza was a little overcooked so it was tough and chewy. The shrimp scampi was just ok...nothing to rave about. The pasta was all stuck together. There wasn't much of the scampi sauce. But the shrimp were a good size. Another friend had a grilled chicken and pasta dish that he said was off the chain! He loved the seasoning! The place is known for it's wine shop. We shared four bottles and liked them all. The staff were knowledgeable about the wines and the wine list was good. Even the 'by the glass' selections were good. The restaurant is large and open but not overly noisy. They have a small, private dining room that's off to the side and away from the main area. I go to Minneapolis a couple of times a year and will definitely return! read more

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I had one of my worst dining experiences at EaTo. I am gluten sensitive and let the server know ahead of time. We ordered a couple of gluten free appetizers which were good. And I ordered a cider to drink. For the entree I ordered a gluten free pasta. After I ate half my meal the server came out and told me that wasn't the gluten free pasta and asked if she could bring out different gluten free noodles. I said "are you kidding me?" I'm halfway done and know she lets me know. She came over later and asked if we needed anything else. Then she turns to me and jokingly asks if I want pepto bismol. It's sad that she thinks food allergies are something to joke about. No free entree or discount offered. I wanted to get out of there asap. read more

If you are looking for a place to grab a glass of wine and some delicious appetizers, go here. I enjoyed my Mussels and Ricotta apps better than I did the Penne allá Vodka. Apps were great but pasta had an underwhelming taste with a spice that hit the pallet odd. I ordered a glass of their orange wine and didn't think it was anything grand but okay glass of wine. Nonetheless, the apps were delish! Service was slightly slow and took awhile for them to circle back to me to make my order after initially being seated and making my ricotta app order as soon as I sat. The ambiance is super cute and fun. Definitely great space for to grab a light bite with a friend or weekend girls date. read more

EaTo - Penne allá vodka and Orange wine by the glass. - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Eato, pronounced Eat-o, is a funky, cool Italian bistro on Washington Ave. They have lovely patio seating along the Washington side. The lunch menu had many good options, including a pick-two selection. I opted for the chicken parmesan sandwich--which is a risky choice if a nap does not follow it. It exceeded my expectations because not only was the chicken cooked really well, but it was somehow not heavy. I did not need a nap after the sandwich (which is different than wanting one). Our waiter was friendly and apologetic because the meal took a long time to get to us. I loved the atmosphere, the fancy gold-straw soda, and my excellent sandwich, but the wait time meant we had to skip tiramisu to get going--and that is really too bad. I would go here again in a second and would like to try out their dinner options. read more

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I ordered the spinach dip and the chicken Parmesan to go. Both dishes had such an odd taste that I thought I must have accidentally ordered vegan dishes. I double checked my order and the restaurant description. Both dishes were just very disappointing. read more

This place is really nothing special. We had two pasta dishes and the pizza puffs, which were both fine. The espresso martini with the cannoli on top was the highlight. read more

Great food and service!! The espresso Martini was A+. We definitely are coming back to try more drinks and plates.

Checked this restaurant out for the first time a few weeks ago. Went during the lunch hour with a friend & it was surprisingly empty which we enjoyed. Cute exterior & interior, I enjoyed the vibe - bright colors, flowers, etc. I really enjoyed the drinks, they were fun, pretty & get the job done The food was okay, my friend & I both agreed it lacked flavor. Here's what we tried: -Meatballs: Sauce had weird aftertaste -Caesar with Salmon: Bland -Shrimp & Veggies (Pasta) I would check this place out again but mainly for drinks, would try pizza as well. read more

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Food was great and perfect lunch portions. It was just what was needed after a long stretch of meetings. I had the shrimp pasta a la vodka and some focaccia bread. A one two punch that hit the spot! Will be back when I'm in the Twin Cities! read more

EaTo has NO gluten free options at all which is very disappointing as it is not hard to have at least some. I love their Prosecco on tap and my friend and I shared the bubble gum cocktail which was okay. The service was quite slow last night and I had to ask for multiple things and was not greeted with friendliness either. read more

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Amazing penne alla vodka - it had the perfect amount of spice. the service was great, and the outdoor patio was cute

Wood fired pizza was delicious. Booked through Resy which was very helpful. Pesto was very tasty as well

Wow wow wow is all I can say! I've been meaning to stop by EaTo for a while, and I finally made it for lunch. I ordered their lunch special which is half a sandwich and salad (or soup if you want). I chose the muffuletta sandwich and panzanella salad. It is clear that they have delicious focaccia! The muffuletta was delicious, and the focaccia was a main component of this. The panzanella salad had focaccia croutons were AWESOME, especially for a crouton hater like me. The mix of veggies were awesome in the salad as well, however, some of the butternut squash was a bit undercooked. I enjoyed my meal with some Prosecco on tap (amazing!). The service at the bar area was prompt and kind. I would love to come again for dinner service! read more

EaTo - Half muffuletta sandwich and panzanella salad - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I fell out of love with Italian restaurants until i met this place. Hold the meat please, it waters down the flavor. Super expensive, yet super flavorful. yowsers. read more

Not only was the food incredible, every single one of us left with clean plates and asking to come back, the service was great! The shrimp scampi lives up to its hype, it was definitely my favorite pasta I tried which the vodka pasta being my second favorite. The pizza was chefs kiss and while I didn't get a photo of the focaccia and house made ricotta, it is probably the best thing on their menu. Incredible dinner and atmosphere! read more

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This pizza had to be one of the best I've had in a long time. What really stood out to me was the cashiers personality which was warming and welcoming. He was extremely enthusiastic and motivated us to try the pizza in which he was completely right. The restaurant is a typical sports restaurant with TVs everywhere. Clean restaurant and wasn't busy. My only complaint is they needed to have soda in their soda fountain. read more

I stopped here for dinner and didn't make it past the Happy Hour specials. Excellent service. I enjoyed the wine recommendation, they had some different regional that were new to me. What stole the show was the ricotta bruschetta. Amazing seasoned ricotta on top of prosciutto on a garlic bread base! It melted in my mouth! So good I skipped the entree and got a second order with some meatballs. Smores cheesecake to go rounded out the meal. Can't think my waiter enough for the suggestion. read more

EaTo - Dessert! - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Was going to try another restaurant that happened to be closed while I was walking towards it. I'm from out of town and was just looking for some hot food, I just randomly walked by this place about 8pm after work. It was a happy accident. The food was superb and our server was very friendly and personable. I got the meatball and the bolonese. Both were excellent. I also got the old fashioned which oddly enough had fernet in (strange ingredient for an old fashioned) not a problem the drink was excellent. If im ever back in Minneapolis I will definitely return. read more

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT I'VE BEEN TO SO FAR! Eat to restaurant is located in Downtown Minneapolis, MN. It is known for serving some great Italian cuisine with a modern Italian interior inside. There are three sections of Eat to's; the market, the restaurant, and the bottle shop. The market is filled with organic fresh ingredients, sauces, and drinks, the restaurant where people sit down, and the bottle shop where all of the alcohol is. Italian food is one of my favorite cuisines and I was so excited to try this place. I got their Pesto, Beet salad, Taleggio and honey pizza, and Seasonal veggies. I have to say ALL of them were my favorites and ALL of them were super delicious in their own way. Their pesto with linguine sauce was very garlicky, salty, and nutty. It was bright and earthy and tasted a great amount of cheese flavor as well. I literally couldn't stop eating their pesto because it was that delicious! I tasted all of the elements in pesto that pesto has and none of the ingredients were hidden. I think all of their dishes' ingredients are very stand out and there is nothing to hide. For example, I got their taleggio (cheese) pizza with honey and rosemary. The pizza was very simple and not complex but I thought the flavor combination was strange at first. Taleggio cheese has a very funky bitter taste and I was amazed to taste it. The honey acts as a counter "attack" to the taleggio because that is their sweetening agent that balances the funky taste of taleggio. The rosemary acts as their earthiness blend to balance the strong bitter cheese with the sweet honey as well. It's honestly one of the best balanced pizzas I had. Like I said, there was nothing hidden with their dishes and their pizza was the perfect example. The seasonal veggies also had their moment to shine as well. They were sautéed and cooked perfectly to tender. The seasoning was perfect and the medley of veggies fit right in with the Italian flair. Their Beet salad was another example of ingredients not hiding from the dish. The salad was greatly conceptualized as the salad was light. The cheesecake is from a local bakery in Minneapolis and that cheesecake was the bomb! Very creamy and soft; just like a cheesecake should be. Like I said, BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Minneapolis. I am so happy I found this place and got to enjoy some amazing Italian food. Everything was organic, homemade, authentic, and conceptualized. You can tell how much thought was put into each dish as none of the ingredients were hidden and very much stood out. Thank you Victoria and Brooke for taking care of me and JJ who made stunning mocktails for me. read more

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We came to Minneapolis down town with no clue where to go. I looked restaurants in the area and EaTo was a cute, cozy, light atmosphere. Kinda place.....Italian food on point. Our server Sam was very helpful. Sweet guy gave us directions to several cool spots and made us feel at home. The portions of pasta were just right and savory. read more

EaTo - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

EaTo has a really cheerful but elegant ambiance, and amazing food! We started with the focaccia and ricotta which was delicious, and ordered bolognese, penne alla vodka, shrimp scampi, Margherita pizza, and a Caesar salad. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. They have a little "market" at the front of the restaurant where you can purchase home decor items, desserts, and more. Definitely will be returning here! read more

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I liked the service it was really sweet that the man put a lot of effort and kept refilling our cups and checking up on us. The food was good as well for being Minnesota drinks could be a lil better but over all was pleased and the hostess was kind as well read more

Easy neighborhood spot, food is good, service always great. Menu varied. Pizzas are very tasty. Caesar salad is superb--light and lemony!

Went here for happy hour and I really enjoyed the fungi pizzette! The crispy potatoes were decent. The featured cocktail was a strawberry Bellini. The server we had was delightful and service was good overall. read more

Such a cute place! My husband & I ate here & really enjoyed the food & the environment! Our waiter gave great recommendations as well! We had the Caesar salad & the penne alla vodka with chicken & both were absolutely delicious!! Definitely check this place out if you're looking for a fun environment & good food! :) read more

Food was great and so was the service. We enjoyed pizza and the homemade bolognese pasta

We enjoyed a lovely meal at EaTo on Saturday after a matinee performance at the Guthrie. We chose an appetizer, entree, and dessert from the Restaurant week menu. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. Will definitely return! read more

Absolutely incredible food and the espresso martini is a must! Phenomenal service, and the vibes are off the charts good!