Great experience! We sat out on the patio for an early Saturday evening dinner, and the entire…read moreexperience was fantastic. Our server was very nice to us and our kiddo, and gave good suggestions. We had the cold cuts app, kale salad, a pizza, tiramisu, and a few cocktails to share. All the food we had was great, well balanced flavors with interesting twists, like the fried chicken on pizza and the meaty kale salad. The limoncello spritz was so refreshing and good, but the espresso martini was just alright - I might pass on that next time. The tiramisu was to die for - my favorite in the cities so far! Will definitely be back for that, and to try some pastas, which looked and smelled amazing as they passed our table. The only thing that was a little weird was that we asked for whipped cream on the side for our kiddo, and they brought and charged us for "butter" which seemed to be some sort of mascarpone or heavy cream/ butter dish topped with salt and olive oil. It was good and the baby liked it, just wasn't what we expected - something to be aware of! The vibe was date-y and upscale, we felt alright having our baby with us, but definitely felt a bit out of place the few times she was loud. Perhaps on a weekday, it might be easier to bring kids, but even on a Saturday evening we still felt pretty welcome.

Lovely little place with delicious food and drinks at good prices!…read moreCame here on a Saturday evening with a group of three. We called around 5:30 to see if they'd seat us at 7:15 and they were able to reserve a table for us. I got the daily special which was like a chicken Parmesan but with steak. It wasn't my favorite thing because I was not expecting the steak to be thinly cut and more on the dry side. That could be my bad - I heard steak and was imagining something totally different. But it wasn't still pretty good! The noodle texture was to die for. It was $30. Drinks were delicious too and ranged from $12-$15. The only thing that I didn't love, is that they charge for every little thing. we got the focaccia and asked for olive oil and balsamic. Why was that an extra $2... $1 for olive oil and $1 for balsamic. If we hadn't ordered it, it would have been an $8 large sized muffin of focaccia - which turned into $10. Definitely not worth it. I asked for some extra Parmesan and they charged $2 for pecorino... honestly it just threw off the experience a little. And it came in the tiniest little cup. I understand maybe 50 cents but $2? Especially when we're having five drinks and three entrees between three people, realizing we were paying extra for those items on the check just was not enjoyable. I'd recommend this place to others as a great place for pasta and drinks, but pasta and drinks only. Maybe avoid asking for any thing on the side and I'd skip apps.

I really do love Casetas, even though politically sometimes the owner can be problematic on Saint…read morePaul issues. One of my favorite things about them is the gelato. It's the best I've ever had outside of Italy. You can have your ice cream, I will take Cassandra's gelato any day of the week. We stopped by a few minutes before they were closing down, but they allowed us to go eat it up on the rooftop. We had to watch the sunset over the Saint Paul Cathedral well enjoying the most amazing gelato. A wonderful way to spend an evening.

This Twin Cities staple did not disappoint! Cossetta's is a huge, multi-story Italian food eatery…read morewith pretty much every Italian dish you can think of. We tried some meatballs and arancini at Frank's Tavern, both of which were tasty and comforting. Our server, Jay, was very kind and helpful. Their pastry shop is SO cute and the pastries are heavenly. We would go again just for dessert!!

I have loved every item I've tried on the menu (and I have tried every item) We like to sit at the…read morebeautiful 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*

DeGidio's is one of those "hidden treasures" on West 7th in St. Paul…read more 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.

Great little local spot in Saint Paul…read more There's a lot to like about Estelle so I'll try to keep it to what stands out: 1. The menu is wonderful, and the food comforting. The peri peri chicken was surprisingly spicy. I like spicy foods and it was teetering on a bit too hot for me, but I enjoyed the flavors and the dishes as a whole that we sampled. 2. The cocktails are divine. I had two old fashioneds and they were amongst some of the best I've had. 3. The service is impeccable. Friendly, well paced, and professional. 4. The ambiance is really comfortable. I liked that we weren't rushed, and had a really well paced meal in a nice environment. Overall I'd love to return someday. If you go be sure to make a reservation!

Incredible experience at Estelle. We sat at the chef's counter, which was such a fun way to…read moreexperience the meal. Watching the kitchen in action added so much to the night. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Everything felt really intentional and well timed. The food was outstanding. The rigatoni was a standout with an incredible sausage that was honestly to die for. We also had the soles de pollo, a chicken ravioli with fresh vegetables in the sauce, and the flavors were amazing. For tapas, we ordered the patatas bravas and rissoles, both were delicious. Such a thoughtful touch when they brought out churro bites at the end as a thank you. Amazing food, top tier service, and a really fun but romantic atmosphere. Definitely a spot worth going out of your way for

Have had Olio on the list of places to try for a while and a friend suggested making reservations…read more We went on a lovely Sunday evening for an early dinner. The space is small, but so adorable. There is also a nice patio. The cocktail and wine list were very intriguing, so decided to go for a cocktail. I tried the Sanka Ya Dead (mostly because of the name) and it was such a refreshing summer beverage. The food was spectacular. There was a corn appetizer special that I could not pass up. We also were among garlic bread fanatics, so had to get that as well. Both appetizers were delicious. I chose the rigatoni for my main with chicken parm. This was such yummy comfort in a bowl. The chicken parmesan was a giant piece, so you may have some leftover. I wasn't hungry enough to tack on dessert, but others got the olive oil cake and it looked good. I do recommend making a reservation, although bar seating appears to be first come, first serve. Definitely recommend a dinner at Olio.

We've been dying the try this place for months and it did not disappoint! I really like that it's a…read morerelatively small menu as it seems they are able to really perfect each dish and make frequent modifications due to the season. They also have a couple specials that change every week so you can always try something new. Today we lucked out with delicious crab cakes! We also ordered the focaccia, ziti, risotto, chicken parm rigatoni and olive oil ice cream. Needless to say, we were very full when we left and had plenty of leftovers! It's a small space so definitely try to make a reservation to ensure a seat. I get the impression it's busy most nights!

Service was timely and excellent. Staff friendly and efficient. Food was very good.read more

Cannot say enough good things about this lovely little place! We love the food, the service and…read moreambiance. Delicious food and desserts all the time. We should go there more frequently!

This is a great neighborhood spot for GOOD Pasta! All of their pasta is homemade in house & I go…read morefor the Carbonara every timeeee. This is nice spot with tablecloths and fresh flowers on every table, and the service is always great!!

We had a reservation for a large table to celebrate a milestone birthday here a few weeks ago. What…read morea darling hidden local gem! The service is impeccable. The dining room is small and intimate, with a wood-burning fireplace quietly crackling. It feels a little old-school and special with the classic white linen tablecloths, traditional silver and china, and the best part is no loud music blaring! Come here for an intimate date night or a cozy dinner to connect with a friend. I think you could not go wrong with any of their homemade pasta dishes. Our table especially loved the ravioli with tender braised pork lamb. The house made bread and butter and the beautiful lemon soup I started with was perfect - trust me on the soup! I wish I had taken a picture. The seafood was delicious as well. I enjoyed the olive oil cake but it would have been nothing without the fruit sauce. The angel food cake was better, and the coffee was top notch.

Came back under the new owners and was blown away by how insanely good their pasta is. Truly some…read moreof the best pasta I've had, and for sure in the twin cities. I got the fusilli and LOVED it. We also tried their arancini and it was to die for. Taste wise very comparable to a traditionally arancini, but even better because they served it with a creamy cheese sauce. I absolutely will be coming back and I can't wait to do so (once I fight for and get a reservation lol). Also our service was fantastic, our server was so so sweet.

It has been a few years since I have been to ie Italian Eatery. My first time here was back in…read moreOctober 2021 with a group of new friends whom I have become pretty close with and my most recent visit this past Sunday was with them and it was nice to be back together! We ordered a variety of dishes to share and it was a great meal and capped off with a nice Tiramisu dessert. The servers were pretty friendly and attentive - they stopped by many times during our meal to check on us. While there is a parking lot for the restaurant, it is not super big and the parking spaces are pretty small/tight.