The service was nice and fast. The food was terrific. The meatballs I got were cooked just right…read moreand seasoned to perfection. I will be back.

The carbonara was so tasty! I think there was a hint of fall spices that made it so unique. It…read morewas honestly enough pasta for 2 people. I do wish there was more shrimp. I understand that would up the price and it is already the most expensive dish on the menu. At 3pm in December the service was impressively quick and very considerate.

Amazing local hang out. It's kind of fancy. The foods are great…read more Vibe is amazing. Service is above and beyond. There's even a well curated vintage store next to it But the is crispy pork belly appetizer. It will be super next level if it is served with fluffy hot white rice and maybe Korean soy radish pickle

Ok, here we go... In Eau Claire Wisconsin on business and Yelping to find an acceptable place for a…read morebusiness dinner with good friends. What pops up?? Mona Lisa! Asked some locals as well and the consensus was confirmed. We arrived early and spent an hour at the bar conversing with the staff. All friendly, all funny, all helpful. Popped over to the attached vintage antique/clothing store and found a cool shirt! The 6 of us sat down just after 6pm and started our culinary feast. Multiple appetizers, all fabulous including the Brussels, the Artichoke Hearts, the Pork Belly, the Focaccia Bread. I had the Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Chicken and quizzed my companions on their dishes to an enthusiastic thumbs up. There was the Gnocchi, the Carbonara, the Parmigiana.... All a solid YUMM! How was the service??? Top Notch? 5 Star?? Yes! Thank you Grace for honoring us with your fantastic service, attentiveness, humor, and smile! The atmosphere was also beautiful, soft, homey, nostalgic. If you are ever in Eau Claire, don't miss out on this amazing restaurant! Cheers

Great food, and excellent service. Have lived nearby for years and sad that I hadn't been here…read moreuntil now. Great experience overall, i recommend the patio on a nice day!

The food is pretty good but portions are small and many things are à la carte. Typically at Italian…read moreplaces, when paying for a full order, there are left overs. This place you'll get a half portion and pay $30 per plate. Not worth the price.

All in the spirit of catering to the softer side of me, I took a drive up to Pepin, WI, and wow,…read moreVilla Bellezza is a whole vibe! This beautiful winery gives small Italian village energy, and the atmosphere felt so serene. It's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, sip wine, and just soak it all in. I had the penne al forno paired with a lovely red blend (I forgot the name, but trust me, it was delicious). And I have to give a special shoutout to Alexis, my waitress, she was absolutely amazing! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better. I can't wait to come back when the weather breaks to tour the vineyard. If you're looking for a little escape, Villa Bellezza is worth the trip.

You go to the counter to order and get your wine -if that's what you want. They have a nice menu of…read morepizza and a few other Italian entrees, salads and apps. Itnwas just delicious. Second time I've been here. Sitting outside in the piazza us just heavenly. Great service. Super nice people. Highly recommend

I've been meaning to come here for a while and have heard rave reviews from friends and family. I…read morewas happy to hear that my wife secured reservations for us and another couple to try the restaurant out for the first time. Being the former Basil restaurant space, the interior is more intimate, darkly lit and a sure romantic spot for date night. The waitress was prompt and helpful selecting drinks off of their menu, inclusive of wine, beer and craft cocktails. Everyone at our table ordered a different drink or glass of wine and there were no complaints. For appetizers I ordered a bruschetta, which was served on a very crispy slice of seasoned bread. What was interesting was that the tomato topping (which was perfectly seasoned with basil, garlic and other spices) was served in a bowl on the side to allow everyone to top to their taste preference. It was a nice touch. We also sampled the cheese curds, which held up well to our Wisconsin standards, and a soup which I can't remember the name of but got high marks. Now for the main course. I was not expecting to be mind blown, by my god. The namesake dish, the Osso Bucco, was absolutely phenomenal. The veal was literally falling off of the bone and was easily, effortlessly separated with a fork. I have rarely had meat this tender. On the other side of the bowl was a fantastic risotto and a perfectly seasoned stew of carrots and onions. I did not indulge in the bone marrow, but I have heard it is a delicacy. Altogether this dish was worth every penny, and I will absolutely be having it again. To finish off this fantastic meal we opted for the tiramisu, which was elegantly plated in a creative manner I have never before seen. I enjoyed the wonderful ending to this delicious meal, and when you visit this restaurant I'm sure you will too.

Salmon with linguine Zarzuela de Pescado…read moreBucatini Lemon drop martini Espresso martini

"It's a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes." (The Godfather)…read more At Sapori di Sicilia, the message is considerably more appetizing: "Eat the pasta and nobody gets hurt." Walking in for the first time, I half-expected owner Eric Mullen to greet me with cotton-stuffed cheeks and a brooding stare. Instead -- as one Yelp reviewer memorably noted -- Eric looks like he's straight out of Super Mario, more likely to trade you a heavenly mocha for three gold coins than make you an offer you can't refuse. After a four-month pilgrimage to Italy in 2018 to learn the art of Sicilian cooking, Mullen returned to Winona and opened Sapori in 2020, filling a gap in the local food scene roughly the size of a horse head in a mobster's bed. The city desperately needed authentic Italian food, and Sapori delivered. No favors owed. No strings attached. *This time.* Everything here is made by hand: pasta, sauces, bread, pastries, and the gelato. The whole operation, with no shortcuts. The Bronze-cut Pasta: It clings to the sauce with the loyalty of a wartime consigliere who knows exactly where the bodies are buried. The pistachio pesto stands out, though it could use a touch more olive oil or pasta water. A minor grievance that doesn't warrant a trip to the river bottom in concrete shoes. The Pastries and Cakes: Genuinely dangerous. The Mascarpone cheesecake and chocolate cake slice are to die for -- and I mean that in the most Sicilian sense possible. Eat them. Tell no one. The Gelato: Should be under federal investigation. Light, creamy, and so authentically Italian it practically has its own accent. The pale green pistachio is rich, nutty, and deeply serious about its heritage. The Vibe: Warm. Hospitable. A real hit, but with zero cleanup crews required. The Verdict: Leave the gun. And for the love of all that is holy, take the cake and gelato too. You don't need a passport, a secret handshake, or a letter of introduction from a guy who knows a guy. Just show up hungry and show the proper respect.

We stopped in for coffee and pastries. Our coffees were great. The almond croissant was massive…read moreand, while I intended to save it for later, I needed to eat the whole thing after the first delicious bite. Stop here! It's a delight.

Fair price , good food , friendly Service!…read moreProvides our customers and Community with a smile.

The Butcher Shop is a local gem that I nominate to receive a world heritage site designation. If…read moreyou've read my other reviews, you might note that I have a verifiable "thing" about old-school establishments and The Butcher Shop for me ticks all the old school boxes: glass cases displaying all on offer; butchering table a bit behind glass cases where meats are cut by these Rembrandts of protein; and succulent meats. Proper butchers greet you upon entering this Wisconsin shrine to meat and prepare to magnificent perfection the exact cut of meat you order. On this my first trip and after recovering my senses having been wowed by this little shop hidden in the woods, my particular friend and brother Bunky and I ordered porterhouse steaks (1 1/2" thick), 1"-thick boneless ribeye for the kids and for another day 1 1/2" center loin, boneless pork chops, and strips of double smoked bacon for the rotkohl to be served with pork chops. All meats will of course be grilled, steaks for 7 minutes on each side to yield charred, medium rare steaks. Oh, let me not forget to mention the smoked salmon that is so tasty and served as our biscuit for making the journey between lake cabin and The Butcher Shop. My particular friend and brother, Bunky enjoys a nearby lakeside cabin and will return as will I when next in Wisconsin. Oh, I will return, I will return and urge all who read this note to beat a direct path to the butcher shop whenever you find yourself in Wisconsin!

New favorite in Wausau. Everything we ate was very good. Loved the restaurant and our waiter was…read morea lot of fun. I started with a crock of French Onion Soup which was a great combo 0f melted cheese and a tasty, buttery and salty broth with plenty of onions. I also ordered a Wedge Salad to split and it was one of the better wedges I've had. The blue cheese dressing was really tasty and everything was so fresh. My wife had an appetizer for dinner, it was the oysters lobterfeller (oyster Rockefeller with lobster bites in the mix) she loved it! My choice was the meatballs with made from scratch noodles which was also perfect. So much food I had to take some home. Was great the next day too!

Visiting from out of town we were looking for some good food after all day travel…read more Arrived at 6:15 Thursday night and waited for the hostess to come back for 5 minutes before we got seated, with water. Almost 15 minutes later we were still waiting for any server to even acknowledge us - they weren't very busy and we were at a 2 top in the middle - obvious customers waiting. We finally left when 2 others were seated next to us and got service almost immediately. I hope it was an anomaly but not going back to try again.

My husband and I try a restaurant 2 to 3 times just to give it a fair chance. But each time we…read morewent it was so bad. The pasta was dry and hard the roast beef was dry I'm not even sure what my husband order the 3rd time but he took 3 bite and threw it away. If I could give less then a 1 I would.

Pizza was excellant. I prefer a thin crust pizza. The sauce was excellant with a lot of toppings…read more Price was reasonable. I wished they delivered a little further away. Actually if they charged extra for delivery I would be happy to pay for the service.

I wish this place were closer. Everything about it is still amazing. Nestled in a valley on the…read moreedges of Menomonee, the setting is gorgeous. The beer is excellent. The service is efficient. And their woodfired pizzas are to die for her.

The food and beer are always amazing. But the last couple of times we have went, our server seems…read moreto be more concerned with checking her phone at the bar instead of helping her customers. Last time my husband had to go ask her for a box and the check because we waited for almost 25 minutes for her to come back to our table (we had gotten there shortly after the restaurant opened, so there was only a handful of tables, not busy at all). This will not stop us from going again, but the issue with the cell phones should be addressed.