A nice casual but elegant restaurant conveniently located in the western suburbs. With a nice pizza oven and an excellent tap beer list. It isn't overly fancy and the prices are moderate, but it still feels like a special experience. I had the tortiglioni Rossa, which was clearly a fresh red sauce because it had chunks of tomato of various sizes in it. The pasta was properly cooked and not mushy. The sausage in it had good flavor and was ground relatively finely so it incorporated in every bite. My girlfriend had the mushroom chicken risotto, which she enjoyed. It was a little less of a traditional risotto because the rice wasn't as saucy, but she enjoyed the flavor and there was enough sauce on the chicken. Our service was really prompt and friendly and the food was delivered quickly and played well. read more

Spasso - Tortiglioni Rosa - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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I had a wonderful experience at Spasso. The service was fantastic and everyone was so friendly and attentive. The inside was more casual, which I really liked. It also looked like they do a lot of online orders because there was a steady flow of pickups while we were there. I ordered the salmon and it was so so good. It was honestly one of the best salmon dishes I've had in a while. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and it came out perfectly cooked and very fast. It was pretty busy when we went, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation. Overall such a great spot and I would absolutely go back. read more

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Ordered walley without sauce. Served with sauce. Sent back. Watched them scrape it off and bring back to me. Last time going based on this. 100% want to like it, but just can't. read more

We really enjoyed our first visit here. The drinks were nice and strong. For apps, the mussels were throughly enjoyed, very meaty and some of the best we've ever had. Risotto fritters were delicious including the gorgonzola sauce. We didnt love the polenta fries though. They were very plain and we didnt like any of the sauces. For the entrees, the portions were huge for the price. Chicken Alfredo was good. Sauce was a little loose but still good. Chicken parmesan was really good. The Alfredo sauce on this one was really good and there was 2 pieces of chicken. The walleye again was excellent. Huge portion, cooked perfect and good flavor. The complimentary asiago bread was good as well. All the staff were so welcoming. Our server, Maksymillan, was excellent. Michael, the manager, treated us to a tiramisu for dessert which we really appreciated and it was excellent as well. The atmosphere inside was casual and enjoyable. There is plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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This was our first time here - went for my husband's birthday. I read some reviews trying to decide what to order and honestly was a little nervous seeing what other yelpers had to say. We both ordered wine and had complimentary bread brought to our table. It was good! (who doesn't love bread?) Italian herby bread served warm with butter. We ordered the meatball appetizer which was VERY good, I could have eaten the sauce with a spoon. Husband was a big fan! For dinner, my husband got the Spasso pizza, which he said was good, but floppy. The toppings were too heavy for the thin crust so it was hard to eat a bite without the tomatoes falling off. It was large, definitely enough to split for 2. He said he would try something other than pizza next time, not that it was bad, but just that it was hard to eat. I had the walleye which was PHENOMENAL! The lemon sauce was perfect, the walleye and potatoes were crispy, absolute perfection. I'm sad I couldn't finish it (I blame the bread and meatball for taking up space). Would 100% go back just for that plate alone. Compliments to the chef, it was amazing. Our service was great - the place was pretty full for a Wednesday but we didn't have trouble getting a table. I expected it to be upscale, but it was casual, nothing on the food menu exceeded $30. Lots of kids, I think there was a child under 5 at every table (all well behaved, so no complains there). Overall, would go back to try more on the menu. Great experience and pretty great food. read more

Spasso - Walleye (5 stars!) - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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Some dishes here can be hit or miss and this meal was a miss. I ordered the salmon and caprese salad for delivery. I should have stuck with pasta. The salmon was a little overcooked - I ordered mid-rare and it was medium - but it was still juicy and good. The lemon beurre blanc was really thin and flavorless. The salmon is served on a bed of artichoke which turned out to not be a pleasant taste combination. I ate them separately but not together. The caprese salad was a fail. The tomatoes were anemic and crisp, there were some ripped chunks of fresh mozzarella and three tiny bits of basil. It was sad. I'll return to the dishes I know they do well and skip this one. read more

The food was disappointing. The brussel sprouts were overly sweet and and the lasagna was very greasy. The gluten free pizza crust was soggy and oily with little taste. My husband did enjoy the bread and the caprese salad was tasty but nothing extraordinary. The ambience was romantic which was nice for date night. Service was slow despite the restaurant being nearly empty. read more

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Aaron was a wonderful server. I really liked my cheese ravioli but I had a bite of my husband's lasagna and I wish i ordered it instead. The space has a large free parking lot that is easily accessible. It took a while to get our entrees but the appetizers and salads came out fast. I would recommend if you're looking for great food and great service! read more

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Second time here. Drinks are always good. We had the calamari app. I loved the red bell peppers on it, but the calamari itself were a little tough, not sure if they set under a heat lamp. The bread is always warm and good. I had the ribeye with mash potatoes and asparagus. Very good. My fiance had the chicken mushroom risotto, it was good, not great. Overall, I like the restaurant. The staff is very pleasant. read more

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Spasso's in Minnetonka Never Disappoints We ended up at Spasso's after realizing that most Excelsior restaurants don't offer free parking--even in their own lots. Spasso's does, and that alone makes it a more welcoming choice. But the real draw is the food. Their menu is consistently excellent, and the "Pick Two" deal for $17 is a standout. I ordered the spaghetti and meatball with a steak salad--both were absolutely delicious. My husband chose the soup and an entrée combo and enjoyed every bite. We couldn't resist dessert, and I'm glad we didn't. The tiramisu was rich and satisfying, and the gelato was smooth and flavorful. Spasso's always delivers fresh ingredients, cooked to order, and served hot and tasty. The waitstaff are knowledgeable, kind, and professional--another reason we keep coming back. If you love Italian food and appreciate thoughtful service without the hassle of paid parking, Spasso's is well worth a visit. read more

My mother got her hair done at Tonka clippers so we had a late lunch here. We sat outside and enjoyed the shade and quiet since she wears hearing aids the inside seating would be too loud for her. I had the salmon salad and loved every bite. Mom had the fish sandwich and also loved it. The service was a bit light but when we did see them they were friendly. The prices were reasonable and the serving sizes were great. read more

We love the Meatballs! Go next door also and pick a bottle of wine to uncork. That is sweet!

No matter what, Spasso is our wonderful consistent Italian restaurant. We found Spasso on a whim when I was 7.5 months pregnant and it has been "our place" ever since. It was the first place we brought our son out after he was born. The food is consistently delicious- I don't think we've have a bad meal. The staff? Wonderful, kind and treat us like family. Noah, the general manager, always makes a point to stop and say hi when we come in. The staff truly goes above and beyond- they see us walk in and have a bottle of Prosecco and chocolate milk for our little guy ready. We recently brought my family from Illinois here for dinner after getting an eye roll from another restaurant in Wayzata. They had a table ready for us within 15 minutes and were so helpful with my sister-in-law's dietary restrictions. The entire crew commented on how beautiful the restaurant is and how they truly went out of their way to make it a special night. Really, truly, I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

This long-standing Minnetonka restaurant features a large parking lot, ensuring plenty of parking. Inside, the place is spacious and adorned with charming mosaic decor. There's also a delightful outdoor seating area that becomes very popular in good weather. It is good for either a family dinner or a gathering party! The menu focuses on traditional Italian cuisine. Complimentary bread is provided before the meal. We ordered the spaghetti, which was amazing, with a robust tomato sauce featuring flavorful chunks. The shrimp scampi was tasty, though a bit soupy. The kids' meals are standard but come with a favorite: ice cream! The walleye was very fresh, though the accompanying vegetables could be improved with different options. The service is excellent and efficient. Overall, this is a charming local Italian restaurant. read more

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Spasso falls squarely into that challenging middle ground of dining experiences: not bad enough to complain about, not good enough to remember fondly. The Food: Adequate Italian 3/5 My bolognese was good, a perfectly serviceable dish that hit all the expected notes without any particular flair. My husband's fettuccine was similarly fine, though we noticed the sauce had trouble sticking to the pasta, suggesting either timing issues in the kitchen or perhaps the noodles weren't properly prepared to hold the sauce. The complimentary bread that arrived during our extended wait was actually very good, which made the delay slightly more bearable. The gelato for dessert was genuinely delicious and probably the meal's highlight. Service: Well-Intentioned but Flawed 2/5 The lengthy wait for our entrees was concerning, though our server did thoughtfully bring bread to tide us over. However, we discovered an unexplained hot tea charge on our bill- tea we never ordered or received. By then, our server had disappeared, leaving us to either wait even longer or simply pay the erroneous charge. We chose the latter and left. The Verdict Spasso isn't a bad restaurant, but it's not particularly memorable either. The fact that I'm somewhat surprised I can even recall enough details to write this review says everything about the experience. While nothing was offensively wrong, nothing was compellingly right either. We won't be returning - not out of any strong negative feelings, but simply because there are too many other options that offer either better food, better service, or better value. Sometimes "fine" just isn't enough. read more

My dad and I ordered take out last night. We've come here many times before, but it's either a hit or a miss for me. Luckily this time it was a hit! I thought I had for sure had this dish before from here and being soso with it, but this was very flavorful and the chicken was a good portion and not dry! I'll for sure get that again. It was a quick and easy pick up as well. No issues. read more

Spasso - Chicken Alfredo to go - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Average food. You gotta live a place that has a water glass filler, and a waiter that has seven tables of six. And it takes 20 minutes to get the bill. Hire more people, manager do more than stand around. read more

Went there for birthday lunch . It was us and another table there but otherwise it was empty. Our server was a nice young guy . Here is the kicker our food took 45 min to come out . It was cold and mediocre not bad or great ( we had burgers shrimp scampi Parmesan chicken sandwich, meatball app. ) the fries were cold, meatball was cold , sandwich was slightly warm, pasta cold. We all ate it because everyone was starving sitting and waiting we didn't want to send it back . But the worst part of the experience was crabby older lady with the attitude who works up front ( manager maybe ) for some reason she brought some of the food and has just the rudest attitude towards us , like we were bothering her with our presence. The other two servers we interacted with ( young kid and woman were very sweet ) but the older lads made sure we will never step foot in this mediocre Italian place. read more

I met a friend for happy hour wine and pizza. It's a great deal! The service was fast and efficient. The food and wine were good too. We sat in a booth which was nice, but it felt cold in the restaurant. Not sure what they can do about it in the winter, but it just didn't feel super cozy. Great spot, though! read more

Kids like the spaghetti and meatball. (It's one giant one.) The rest of the food is meh & I'm dubious on how good the spaghetti even is. Definitely don't get a pizza. Or at least if you do, don't expect it to be like a traditional wood fired pizza from one of the many other wood fired pizza options around. Instead, the crust is limp and the flavor is just average. I had a salad and that was prob the best option on the menu. Still average, but if you find yourself there not by choice, a salad is my best advice. read more

Service is incredible, everyone is so kind and welcoming. The resteraunt decor is very elegant but overall nothing special, but I don't know a single person who goes to a resteraunt to look at decor. What matters to me is that it's clean and well kept! The food is, of course, incredible. The spaghetti and meatball is always my go-to, but just about everything on the menu is great. The desserts are even better too! Crème brulée is fantastic here. read more

Spasso - Spaghetti & Meatball Margherita Pizza Classic Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

We did a Valentine dinner here as it was a place we hadn't been before. We started with a shrimp cocktail which were 5 decent sized shrimp served with cocktail sauce. Good starter. I chose an entree from the the special list which was sea bass with pesto and risotto and it was very good. Nice large piece of fish. Fish was tender and flaky. Husband had the Red Snapper. We both liked our meals very much. The atmosphere wasn't quite what I was hoping for Valentines Day. There were lots of families there and it didn't have the romantic ambiance I was hoping. Staff was nice. Service good. Parking was a bit of a nightmare but we drove around a bit and found an opening. read more

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Stumbled upon spasso as an Italian spot close by and decided to try it! We got the chicken parm and prosciutto pizza. Pizza had less slices of prosciutto than slices of pizza, the bottom was soggy, and the crust was clearly not handmade. Chicken parm came with fettuccine which was chewy and the chicken had some odd pieces attached that we were sure if it was the chicken hammered incredibly thin or maybe something else? Overall not super impressed with the food, won't be back anytime soon. read more

It was pretty expensive for a strip mall restaurant that doesn't even really try to look the "Snazzy" as they describe themselves. The food was good, but included no entree accompaniments...bread, salad, sides, etc. The hosts and servers were casually dressed and the atmosphere wasn't even as "Snazzy" as Cheesecake Factory. It simply wasn't a nice enough place or experience to support the cost. For reference, $75 for 2 entrees (no sides), 2 drinks, 1 greatly over-priced app. The entrees were good enough to be a "maybe" for recommendation, but only if this restaurant steps up their game. read more

Our experience at Spasso was good overall. There was plenty of parking when we arrived and the outdoor ambiance was cute for the location (across from an upscale Holiday station). The service was great, friendly, polite and responsive though it took awhile for our orders to come out. We ordered the watermelon margarita and Bluberry sour summer drinks and wow. The blueberry sour was probably one of my favorite cocktails ever!! I would revisit this restaurant for that specific drink alone, it is a MUST try! The truffle fries were tasty but disappointing, it felt like the Parmesan and parsley took away from the truffle flavor. We also ordered the Bolognese, I would say the sauce was excellent but I would've loved if the noodles were more al dente. As for the steak fondue, I think they did a good job. Finally, we ordered a side of Brussels sprouts which was our least favorite item. While the flavor was lovely, like a sweet/ savory pecan flavor, the Brussel sprouts themselves were soggy. In my opinion, I'd say the restaurant captures flavors very well but there's definitely room for improvement on the execution. read more

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I liked Spasso, we tend to go more when it's colder and we need to feel that comfort you get when you walk in and devour some good pasta bolognese. read more

So disappointing. The place is dirty, dusty, light bulbs need replacing. Cuts in benches. Service slow and not very friendly. Food is mediocre. Large entree portion sizes. Dessert portion tiny. Will not return. read more

There's lots of windows on this corner of the strip mall. It's a little chilly so be prepared. I got ravioli with red sauce. A very good sauce with some very good ravioli. Basil got the shrimp scampi. I thought it was strange to have chopped tomatoes in it. We got a Caesar salad nice homemade croutons. It could have used more dressing and that's with requesting extra. I thought the bread was odd for an Italian place. It's mulit-grain not white. They melt cheese on the crust giving it an onion look. That's actually what I thought it was. Kuddos for serving butter and not oil with it. We enjoyed our gingerale and iced tea. Natalie was our excellent server. Beautiful atmosphere. Can't wait to go back in the summer. It's a nice ride home straight out Minnetonka Blvd. read more

Went here for a girl's night out over the weekend. My friend and I have never been here. We sat out on the beautiful patio they have. It was just the perfect evening for it too. Service was great. Our server was very pleasant. Food was good. We started off with a spasso mule, beer and Parmesan truffle wings. Mule was ok, I've had better ones. The wings were good, the Parmesan taste stood out more than the truffle. We both got the chicken with the Mushroom risotto. Highly recommend getting this dish. Risotto was cooked perfectly, Chicken was tender. It was a well rounded dish. My friend and I had a really good experience here. We will definitely come back and try other things on the menu. read more

Spasso - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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We now avoid Spasso. Went here for years before covid and loved this place. Finally re-opened after COVID shut down. Not the same after covid. More limited menu okay if everything was good. Now food can be good but not consistently good. Service hit or miss. Used to have seasoned servers, now young kids some don't have a clue. Today we were seated for what I was hoping to be a nice dinner for two. Greeted by a waitress who took our order for drinks and said we would order appetizers when she came back. While waiting for drinks a young loudmouth kid said looks like I'm your waiter. We said already have a server and put an order in. Apparently he was fighting over tables and just kept talking loudly obnoxious.. I then said we'd thinking we may to leave. He didn't hear me kept talking loudly , I mentioned it again. He didn't hear me kept on loud talking. I finally said "you haven't heard anything I said WE ARE LEAVING". He made some rude comment and walked away. We left and had a very nice meal at a restaurant we frequent often and have never had a bad experience. We used to dine here a lot but not any more. read more

some good, some bad. ordered the ribeye, that came with risotto. Friend ordered the meatball, which was good, but not overwhelming. Same with the hot olives. the problem was with the ribeye. i've had a in my life, and this was not a ribeye. I believe they had a New York steak that they hid underneath the mushroom Bolognese. The Bolognese, mixed with the risotto, was quite tasty. But the steak was tough and chewy like you would expect in a New York strip. A ribeye should be tender... This was far from. big piles of unchewable gristle on all our plates. Again, ribeye doesn't have the heavy gristle, so I'm convinced we had the old switcheroo and didn't get what we paid for. Shame on you, Spasso! my friends and I did not talk about the food, but I think it's telling that both of them left a fair amount of their dinner on the plate, and did not want to take any of it with when asked if they wanted a doggy bag. One of those was the alleged ribeye, and the other was one of their other steaks. we spent nearly $300 between the three of us, making me think that we should've been able to expect a really decent meal. It's hard to imagine that there are any circumstances under which I would ever return to this place. read more

Terrific place for the family. Love the polenta and truffle fries. Thin crust pieces and generous salads make a delicious meal with a good amount of leftovers. Service is very good. read more

*Fork clinks on glass* A glass we each shall raise, in our Italian culinary daze, to this Bolognese, for how it truly did amaze! Cheers. Upon its photo you shall gaze until you too get to savor its flavor someday! Spasso my goodness... check out this lineup - Bolognese (Housemade papardelle, ricotta, basil, pronounced Bowl-un-yayz) - Chicken Parmigiano (Fettuccini, garlic cream sauce, basil, parmesan) - Emilia-Romagna Pasta (House-made pasta squares, roasted chicken, mixed greens, asparagus, balsamic vinegar, mascarpone, prosciutto, toasted pine nuts) - Gnocchi (Broccoli, tomato, spinach, sausage, pesto cream sauce) - Crispy Wings, and Mac & Cheese It's fair to say my first try of this classic Italian dish Bologn-Blew my mind!! Fresh made pasta dressed with the traditional meaty, thick, creamy sauce, made from wine, tomatoes, beef, and finely diced vegetables... spectacularly superb. Oh, did I forgot the Ricotta BOMB on top?! Ridiculously delicious. You won't believe something this good exists until you experience Bolognese My dining comrades all gave great marks to their dishes. The gnocchi might be my pick next time based on its amazing appearance. But that Emilia-Romagna Pasta with prosciutto and parmesan looks promising... and it certainly wouldn't harm to try the Chicken Parmigiano. I might have to head back a few times Spasso is on the spendy side, but the atmosphere and prestigious vibes add value. A bit if a wait for food was the one complaint. But the food will buckle your knees and tattoo your tastebuds (aka you won't forget it easily;) read more

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Really, Spasso? One skinny "crostini", ONE sad slice of prosciutto, lots of cherry tomatoes. "Maybe the mozzarella was imported from Italy and that's why they couldn't afford prosciutto?" Said the teenager. Sorry, that was a rant but the ratio was definitely off. read more

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The service was very good and the ambiance is nice, but I got food poisoning from the shrimp scampi.

Worst Lasagna I have ever tasted!!!!!! Caesar salad dressing was very bland. Could not taste the anchovies. Jean Ferrantelli read more

Oh my fresh Walleye . . !! Lightly pan fried then baked, a huge serving with lemony beurre blanc, buttery capers and side of arugula. I swapped the roasted potatoes for perfectly cooked asparagus. Paired with a wine suggestion by our capable waitress, it was heaven on a plate. Many great pasta and pizza choices, too. You won't be disappointed; especially loved the patio. read more

Spasso - FRESH WALLEYE! - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Probably won't be back. Wasn't bad but wasn't good. Their vegetarian options are limited, especially pasta. Not sure why they feel the need to add all sorts of things to a cheese ravioli. Pizza sauce was like a weird marinara. read more

Spasso - Margarita pizza with olives - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Bolognese was amazing! Shared a key lime pie (house made) which is awesome. Highly recommend. Only negative is to turn down the lights! The main dining room on a Saturday night is fully lit. Otherwise love the food, drinks and the service was excellent. read more

Spasso - Bolognese and Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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I go here for drinks and apps. Usually the portions are a good size. My friend ordered the $12 fried cauliflower. We were both shocked by the tiny amount of food on the plate (the photo doesn't make it look bad). It didn't even look appealing. She sent it back after giving feedback to the server and another staff member. Both agreed with our assessment and said other customers have complained about this but that management won't make any changes. Too bad because it's not that hard to deliver a decent plate of food. They got $0 instead of $12. read more

Spasso - Fried cauliflower - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota