Quaint small restaurant. Fun, friendly, knowledgeable staff (Cindy)…read more Food is homemade. Bread basket was a yummy addition (oil and Parmesan cheese on the table). Sauce was delicious. I felt that the meatball was quite dense. They were out of the only tap beer (Peroni). Our friends enjoyed the chicken parmesan special as well as Lauren pasta dish with chicken.

I'm happy to report that this is one of those restaurants that has maintained quality, service, and…read morepretty much everything else from when I first reviewed this restaurant in 2019. Giuseppe's seems perpetually busy and the crowd starts very early. When we arrived last Saturday, there were only two tables left and one of those was a quirky half table. What makes this restaurant popular is the consistency of the food, the good service and the focus on popular old-school Italian food. All of the favorites are there and they are done well. My go-to is often the spaghetti and meatballs, which is so easy to prepare at home, but still worth going out for if the restaurant does it right. The entrees come with a soup or salad, both of which are good. On this particular visit, it was really cold outside and the Minestrone was hot, chunky, and full of fresh vegetables. They also serve (an increasingly rare) bread basket with a variety of different fresh baked breads, which are perfect for dipping into the olive oil. The chicken marsala and the frequent special of Chicken Parnassian are excellent too, as is their pasta. Pro Tip: They don't take reservations, so go as early as you can, even on a week night. They are not open on either Sunday or Monday, so factor that into your visit. They open at 4 pm and close at 8 pm, so the total open hours for the week are 20 hours!

What an interesting vibe! There is a doll playing the piano, movie references, old school Italian…read moreambience. There are not many seats so plan accordingly. The menu is fairly basic, but the selections did taste great. We liked the garlic bread the best, we were able to eat the whole thing with just the two of us as they are so addicting! We also enjoyed the chicken Alfredo and like the meat sauce. It is downtown parking so street parking can be limited. Service was a little slow, it did take a bit for the garlic bread to arrive. But they were apologetic for this.

First thing we noticed was how dark it was in there. It was the perfect amount of lighting on each…read moretable that gave the perfect vibe. They had a piano going and it was the perfect volume. It's a small little place that you would probably miss unless you really took the time to look at the building. There were six of us, and I loved that their menu was straight forward with about 10 main dishes to choose from. I got the cheese tortellini with steak. We also got the breadsticks as appetizers and I got a side cedar salad. The breadsticks were big and fluffy and it came with red sauce, but we also asked for Alfredo sauce to dip it in. The steak on top of my tortellini was cooked great! Was probably cooked to about medium-medium rare. The Alfredo was top tier. I loved the flavor and it was very creamy. They gave you a lot too which was nice. I liked the size of the Caesar salad, not too big, and the dressing was great. I wasn't a super huge fan of the croutons because they were a rye type of bread. We tried all three desserts and they were all very good. The lava cake was my favorite. The waitress was also the hostess. She was very nice. The only thing I would say was that it was a bit odd that she was wearing leggings and a crop top. Just felt a little unprofessional seeing her belly button piercing. She did a very good job serving us though. The food was very well priced and good portions because I walked away with extras. The place was relatively quiet for a Friday night. Please go check this place out!!

Went here on a Tuesday night and the service was great. The dinning area is nicely appointed and…read moreaverage noise level. This was out first time here and our server (Zach) was awesome. We had the spinach and cheese fried ravioli for an appetizer which i highly recommend. For dinner I had rigatoni alla bolognese and my wife had the spaghetti marinara. Both were very good and would order again.

First timer!! The…read moreambiance is great here, very classy! The service was great and prompt, they ensure they take care of you! The food, the bread with the olive oil mixture was great! The meatballs were just okay. The entree was okay. Definitely needs a bit more flavor. All I was tasting was tomatoes with not much seasoning..

Our bartender was lovely. Super kind, somewhat attentive. We ordered two sets of wings, it took 35…read moreminutes to receive our food and we saw multiple other tables order after and receive their food. I enjoyed the wings. Voodoo is everything you would want in a savory dry rub. Twister was interesting- an italian/parmesan dry rub with a dash of tabasco; my partner disliked it but I loved it. Unique. It was only $12 an order on Wednesday, which was tolerable. At the full $17 this would be an absolute joke. Ranch was also mundane bottled and I got less than one stick of celery for my $.89 up charge to add it. They had adorable mini booths. The place was small, borderline cramped but not quite there yet. Charming. I would come back to try the pasta but the sizes of the dishes weren't impressive. This isn't a bad place- it's just absolutely average for above average prices.

What a great experience! It's a Family-Owned, Italian-American Restaurant. They make their pasta…read morefresh! Yummy! We ordered the Thunder Clucker Sandwich and Hot Italian Flatbread. Both were excellent! I love that it is family owned! Our server was so nice! Ended up, he was also the owner! Their daily specials looked like a great deal as well! We will definitely be back!

Went there a while back for lunch. Nice selection of beers and cocktails. Really loved how clean…read moreand welcoming it felt. Waiter suggested the Waygu Steak Medallion sandwich and it was excellent. Love that they serve non-traditional sides. I got the creamed greens with Manchego cheese and they were fantastic. My friend had the burger (which she loved) and her side was the potatoes (which were small round potatoes seasoned and served with aioli). We were both very impressed. I will definitely go again.

It was my first time at Oliver's Blaine. I've been to the shoreview location multiple times for…read morebreakfast. My friend and I decided to try out their dinner. The place is beautiful with friendly and attentive service. For food I decided to get the Chicken and dumplings and my friend got the mushroom Pizza. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. There were other things on the menu that sounded delicious. I would love to go back and try other things.

Been hearing about this place for years, recommended by friends. Cute little restaurant, space is…read moretight but they offer reservations. Looks like they have patio dining in the summer months. We came NYE so service was a little slower but friendly. Someone was making sure our waters were filled and used plates taken away. Food was definitely freshly made. We ordered the mussels for appetizer. We chose the spicy tomato sauce and it was yummy. My husband ordered the veal Marsala and it came with choice of soup or salad and a side of pasta. Penne with red sauce was the standard or upgrade to fettuccine Alfredo. Creamy clam soup was delicious. Nice and rich. Fettuccine noodles were over cooked but the cream sauce was so good. You can taste the fresh cream. It was slightly under seasoned but nothing a little salt didn't fix. The veal was nice and tender, lots of mushrooms, and a side of steamed green beans. This dish was also slightly under seasoned. I ordered one of the specials, a pasta bolognese. Supposed to come with penne but I requested it with fettuccine. Noodles were cooked better than the Alfredo but still slightly overcooked. The bolognese sauce was so delicious. They give you bread for the table but it was dense and lacked flavor. Glass of wine, appetizer, and two entrees came out be a little under $100 before tip. Overall, we enjoyed our experience. Not a knock your socks off place but nice and cozy with freshly prepared dishes.

We ordered Filetto…read moreGorgonzola of Pork or Beef Tenderloin, medallions sautéed in garlic,onions and mushrooms topped off with gorgonzola cheese and a touch of cream sauce. Pork $24.99 Beef Market Price (this came with beans and carrots and a side of fettuccine Alfredo) Spaghetti Spaghetti noodles smoothered in our house marinara sauce complimented with Italian sausage or an Meatball. $18.99 The house Italian dressing is robust and tasty. Spaghetti was the winner of the various foods we brought home I would definitely order that again. The Filetto had too many mushrooms and not enough beef or Gorgonzola for us. Alfredo was tasty enough, but not as good as the spaghetti. Service was good and the staff were very friendly. Ambiance is small, family, local feel. It is a small space inside so definitely suggest reservations if you're dining in.

Didn't expect it but, Marino's Restaurant was simply outstanding. Surely coming back here again…read more Each and every single item that we ordered was incredibly fresh and delicious. The service is fast and friendly too. I highly recommend it.

All you need to know about this place is that they are great at what they do. And that is food. And…read moreit is amazing. Family owned and operated, and they make sure you are satisfied. One of my favorites. Red sauce is the bomb.

He Said: We went here, because my child wanted Olive Garden for their birthday lunch. Very solid…read moreexperience. I like the food. I like the food value. Pros: - Kids love the place - Great value Cons: - Food is on the salty side

Great service provided today by server Deja. She was very attentive yet left us alone to visit…read more When she found out we were celebrating a birthday, she was very sweet and offered a free desert and her crewmembers to sing. We declined the singing but the dessert was fabulous. We actually tried both the Chocolate Lasagne and the Black Tie Mousse cake and both were great. Also a manager did come by to say hello and see how everything was. I hadn't been to this location for probably 10 years so we were very happy with this experience. Thank you for making our birthday celebration so very special!

Food is average at best. The service is good. Double check your order with the store to verify…read moreaccuracy.

We have been camping nearby and came across this restaurant. What a treat. We have now eaten…read morethere twice and had leftovers twice. I highly recommend the chicken bacon ranch pizza. It is amazing on thin crust. We also had the chicken cordon bleu pasta, and the stuffed manicotti. Absolutely amazing food. The prices are also pretty darn good considering how much food they give you. Two people can easily share one entrée. And they give you two large pieces of garlic toast.

I found a wine bar near my job. My coworker and I decided to check it out for happy hour. This…read moreplace is bigger than I thought. They share an entrance with another business, once you enter turn left into the bar. We were greeted and chose to sit near the fireplace. There's 2 different rooms and each room has a bar. We sat in the front and when I walked to the bathroom, I noticed the back room was much bigger and has a stage as well. Food is available, we built our own charcuterie board. Wine and flights are available, also cocktails. Cool place, definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Tried a new wine bar in the "burbs"…read more Was surprised how busy it was at 8.00pm on a Saturday night- live music was playing and there were only a couple seats left at the bar so we snagged those and were greeted by one of the owners who was super friendly. The service was very good even though it only looked like 3 people were working - they were very busy but did not show it They have an extensive wine list which is nice and decent price range from $12 upwards. The Rosè I had was pretty good and the Cab Sauv my date had was good too! The music was pretty loud - only on weekends I think , but when the crowds dispersed it felt more like an intimate wine bar- so I imagine during the week this would be a great place to meet up with friends and family. Did not get to try any food as we had just come from dinner but they did have some amazing smelling bread boards I would be willing to try! The owners are a husband and wife team who are very down to earth and like they get to know everyone who visits A cute place in Shoreview- when in the area I will stop by