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    Hyacinth

    4.3 (125 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Duck rillette
    Gita B.

    Really enjoyed our elevated yet casual dinner at hyacinth. They are garnering some rave reviews, rightfully so. Everything from being welcomed to the conclusion of the meal was perfectly executed. For two of us, we ordered a small plate, a small pasta, and a main dish to split, plus a couple rounds of drinks. The sausage dish was divine. Perfectly crisped with accompanying lentils and kraut. The Italian wine selection is unique and diverse. Liked trying a new-to-me red. Definitely go check out Hyacinth, they are still not rightfully so underrated and under the radar so it's easier to get in!

    Flatbread
    Renata C.

    First time at Hyacinth- we sat at a corner booth right by the window and it was a super cute and cozy space. We ordered the flatbread to start and it was warm and salty- the outside was crispy and the inside was soft. For entrees we ordered the Cacio e Pepe Bucatini and the Fusili with Beef Ragu. The Bucatini was delicious- peppery and cheesy just like a cacio e pepe should be. And the Fusili with Ragu was very homey and flavorful. Really great spot!

    Flatbread & Squash Crostini
    Amber D.

    Some friends and I came to Hyacinth for a girls night; this place is so cute! All of the dishes were mismatched in a fun way, there were little bud vases & candles on each table, & the chairs were comfy. Our service was also great! We started by sharing the Squash Crostini, which was DELICIOUS. It was fairly small for 4 people, but left us enough room to also get the Flatbread (with Burrata). It was so tasty, like a giant naan with flaky salt & creamy burrata. For my main, I had Mezze Maniche; the pasta tasted fresh & was perfectly al dente. Having walnuts in a pasta is fun, I hadn't had it before. I would definitely like to try their other options! To top things off, we finished with Fried Siringate, which were like mini popovers mixed with churros. They were SO good & the perfect little sweet to top off the meal. I love how close this place is to my house, so I'll definitely be back! I want to try all of their seasonal dishes :)

    Pasta with walnut pesto
    Elise C.

    This little restaurant serves an impressive menu. We ordered several appetizers and a couple of main meals, and each was delicious. Nothing was intensely flavored--and it didn't need to be. The quality and the freshness provided all the flavor needed. I ordered a pasta that had a walnut pesto. The menu rotates, so be sure to check it out before you go. I would absolutely return here!

    Rachael S.

    A true testament of a special restaurant? Your second visit is just as overwhelmingly satisfying as the first (if not more so). My original review says it all. I just want to highlight a few additional Hyacinth pearls. - I thought their martini was good? Try their Negroni. - The crostini's are perhaps my favorite small bite in the cities, they rotate with the menu and are so delicately made and bursting with seasonal flavors. - A special dish of theirs that seems to hang on the menu? The risotto. A combination of mushrooms and walnuts this time around, but the surprises under this crusty, buttery, upside down risotto change with the menu. I also must mention the staff. Calm and attentive, professional and friendly, with excellent recommendations, although nothing on their menu seems to be a miss. I truly think Hyacinth is a top three restaurant in the Mpls/St. Paul area. My third trip will be to their intimate bar, stay tuned.

    Duck breast
    Maria L.

    Our meal at Hyacinth was very underwhelming considering the cost. The cacio e pepe, which our waiter told us was their signature dish, was $26 for a half serving. While the dish tasted okay, the pasta was cooked inconsistenly and presentation was lacking. Similarly, the duck breast was a very small portion considering the $38 price tag, and didn't offer anything special in terms of flavor or execution. While the restaurant is cozy and in a fun area of St Paul, the food was a disappointment and our waiter seemed frustrated with us when we had questions about the menu.

    Aperol spritz and salty dog
    Stephanie A.

    A clear 5 star experience. If you go here and don't order the cardio e pepe then you have made a grave mistake. One of the best I've ever had especially with the perfectly cooked bucatini pasta. Such a cute and intimate space and great cocktails, apps and pastas. My friend and I got: - aperol spritz: 5/5 - salty dog mocktail: 5/5 - fried olives: 5/5 - asparagus 4/5 - cacio e pepe: 6/5 - duck ragu pasta: 4/5 Overall an amazing place for well made and flavorful Italian food. GET THE CACIO E PEPE (if I didn't already make that clear!)

    Camille C.

    Celebrated my birthday at Hyacinth - we enjoyed our experience. The location is intimate, and reservations in advance are recommended. Our starters included fried olives, flatbread, and Burrata. While the bucatini did not disappoint and the chicken parm was overly salted. We ended the meal with the lemon and ricotta cake. Our server was fairly attentive, we had to ask for water refills a few times. I was surprised that when we made the reservation, we were asked if we were celebrating anything, and said yes (birthday) but nothing was mentioned all meal. Why ask then? They also asked about allergies... Parking was a tad tricky but that's Grand Ave. I'd recommend and return.

    Everything was amazing! Place, service, drinks and food! Can't wait to come back. Planning my trip from ca to come back here!

    Aperol Spritz
    Emily A.

    Visited 12/2/22. Hyacinth was my top dining experience within the past month. Although it was busier on Grand on a Friday night, we were able to still find fairly close street parking. My sister and I made a reservation for two in advance and we got the cutest table ever by the window. Service was prompt and helpful throughout. The place itself feels tucked away and homey, and makes for a nice escape in the start of the winter. We both started out with Aperol Spritz's; which were good and also reasonably priced. We split the butternut squash crostini which was amazing. So fresh tasting and fragrant. Definitely left both of us raving about it. We each got a "small" portion of the pasta and it was definitely still filling enough. I got the Fusili, which came with a thicker tomato sauce, Al dente pasta, and delicious meatballs. It was on the heartier side but was also delicious. My sister ordered the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe and she said it was her favorite Cacio e Pepe she has tried in the cities thus far (high praise). Overall will definitely plan on coming back to try even more.

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    Went for dinner last night and it was 10/10 absolutely stellar ambiance, service, and food. A can't miss spot.

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    Liked it a lot. The risotto was excellent with great textures and the bolognese was rich and flavorful.

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    Excellent food (Italian with a Brooklyn accent), friendly servers. Space is small, and it can get noisy when busy.

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    Restaurant is small but cozy. Dishes are very unique and very good. Surcharge is added to bill vs tipping waitstaff.

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    Amazing meal- all plant based per our request, and everything was delicious. Highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Hyacinth

    The reservation service offers dining room, bar, banquette seating. For such a small place what is the difference?

    Bar is just like it sounds. Banquette seats, I believe, are the 2 small coves by the windows, and the rest is dining room.

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    Mucci's Italian

    4.3
    (347 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    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.

    My husband recently went vegetarian which has made finding new go-to restaurants... interesting…read more Mucci's was on his saved list, and he had already scoped out several dishes he was excited to try so we quick made a reservation and thankfully there were plenty of late evening slots open! We came on a Friday evening and genuinely weren't sure if it was open because the lighting inside is so low it looks completely dark from the outside. (Spoiler: it is open. Just extremely moody.) We started with the focaccia and burrata, which was ah-mazing! Perfect combination, super flavorful--I just wish there had been more bread, and a little balsamic vinegar would've made it next level but all in all so delicious! I ordered the lasagna, which was... okay. Not earth-shattering or jaw-dropping--the meat was a bit dry in my opinion. and I didn't end up eating much of it. HOWEVER. My husband's rigatoni? SO GOOD. Perfectly al dente noodles, incredibly flavorful sauce, and thankfully not an overpowering mushroom flavor (which I was nervous about). I'm still mad at myself for not ordering it but all this really means is we'll just have to come back--and next time, I'm definitely stealing his order!

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    The Camila - garlic butter, fried chicken, peppadew peppers, agrodolce and mozzarella.  Delicious.
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    Olio

    Olio

    4.7
    (58 reviews)
    18.1 mi

    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!

    Visited 2/28/26. Back at Olio and not a moment too soon! I was surprised but we did manage to fit a…read moregroup of 6 of us, which was awesome. Definitely a bit more rushed feeling with the 90 minute deadline as per usual (still completely get this but wish it could be a bit more flexible for a larger group), but still adored everything we ate and that's why olio still gets top marks. Things to get: -Focaccia- I always love the focaccia and think it plus the red sauce are worth ordering. -Burnt carrots- The burnt carrots were an unexpected surprise that I would definitely recommend. Fun flavors -Pretty much any pasta: casarecce, paccheri, spaghetti Nero. All so unique and delicious in their own ways. Up to you: -Brussels sprouts-still good, just preferred the carrots -Desserts: I preferred the ice cream to the cake. The cake was a bit too dense for my liking but others in my party liked it.

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    Andiamo

    Andiamo

    4.0
    (128 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    Had an earlier dinner, service was good and started filling up as it got closer to 6pm. Our server…read morewas friendly, checked on us but gave us space to enjoy our meal and conversation. The raspberry lemondrop doesn't pack a punch alcohol wise but I enjoyed it. Portions are large and definitely easily sharable. There was good lighting at each table to be able to see your dinner companions but dimmer throughout to give a sense of privacy, not sure if that's what they were going for but it was nice. Ample parking since it's in a strip mall. My only critique is that the containers for leftovers are the compostable clamshell containers; great for the environment but for butter and fat heavy foods. The containers absorbed the oils and leaked onto each other and the bag relatively quickly so keep that in mind if you're taking your pasta home without a bag or your car seats may be stained.

    The Food: everyone in our group liked what they ordered. The pastas are cooked to al dente, sauces…read moreare flavorful, and portions are generous. Even the side salads are a good portion. Basket of bread comes with the meals. Pizzas are only ok... so just come for the pasta dishes. Daily special dishes are great as well. Happy Hour: very few places offer 3-6p HH 7 days a week. This is one of the rare spots that do! Decent HH menu with $5 house wines. Granted, the house wines are very basic, but their regular wine list has some nice options and are fairly priced. Service: prompt, friendly, overall good experiences with the service. Ambience: it's a cozy, warm vibe with fireplace for cold days. It can be cold if you're seated by the door. Plenty of booths to request when you rsvp. Making reservations is a good idea on weekends. Located in an unassuming strip mall, this is a gem of a find. Would absolutely come back.

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    Dining room
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