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!

I moved to the area recently and noticed this shop while driving by. My review is based on my first…read moreexperience. I didn't know what to expect and I originally thought that the dessert I wanted to try was a doughnut. It was not - more of a harder pastry. It is filled with two scoops of ice cream - priced at about $14. Personally, I think it's a little overpriced for what you get. The pastry itself was cruncher than I thought and it tasted a little burnt - and for that price I would hope for more than two small scoops of ice cream. When my friend and I went in, we were the only customers - around 9 o'clock when they close at 10. The employee was friendly enough and confirmed the dessert we were interested in was definitely not a donut. We were really confused when we place our orders and he went to the janitor closet/room in the back for about 10 minutes and came out with the pastry and then put it in a small oven or some sort. We noticed he was wearing gloves but he was using his phone which really defeats the purpose of using gloves. I'd feel more confident that our food wasn't being contaminated if fresh gloves were being used. I'm sure it could be some people's go to, but I think it's just not my type of dessert - although, I did enjoy the ice cream.

Hole in the wall place tucked away on Central Avenue. Loved all the desserts here - definitely a…read moregreat place if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth! I tried several items here - Pistachio Chimney Cake, lotus biscoff kanafeh, pistachio crepe, and waffle with fruit and chocolate sauce. We also had a small baklava bite and Turkish coffee. All the desserts were so delicious, creamy, and sweet ! The ice cream in the Chimney Cake had great flavor too. My favorite items were the chimney cake crepe, and baklava. The Turkish coffee was very strong for my taste but I'm usually not a fan of black coffee overall. I think next time I'll have to try the iced lattes. Service was good - the staff member gave some suggestions and gave me a heads up of how long some items would take. I liked that we got a warning since the crepe took about 20 mins but it was sooo worth the wait. The napkins are small and utensils are kind of flimsy so they are hard to use to cut more dense items like the waffle or chimney cake, but they worked to cut the crepe. I would bring some Wet Ones / larger napkins since there isn't a sink available for customer use and eating the desserts can get a bit messy.

The food was phenomenal and amazing staff! Delicious sauce,…read morefresh bread, scrumptious olives. The gentleman that helped me at the counter was so friendly and helpful, overall great experience and I am looking forward to my next visit.

Stopped in just for a look and up with lunch and dessert (all10 out of 10). Staff is super…read morefriendly. Got talking with Pete and found out he and my husband know MANY of the same people. The ambiance is warm and had a family feel. It's a smaller shop but filled with all sorts of goodies. They've got a deli, grocery's, 9 sandwiches made while you wait, party platters and jewelry and apparel (locally made).

This order was based on food delivered to me. I was craving some wings, so I decided to try their…read more6-piece wings. They had the perfect amount of sauce, were not dry, and had a great crunch with a soft and juicy interior. The sauce was very tasty. For my cat, Countess Willow, I ordered a 3-piece mixed chicken. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and not dry at all. Overall all it was a great experience and I will try their pizza next time.

Vacation find. Excellent choice. We all got the small portion and it was more than enough. I had…read morethe BBQ Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese-Yummy. Served hot and it was more than enough. The Shrimp pad Thai was also wonderfully appealing. All was consumed. Will eat here again.

Food is good and staff works hard to get everyone's order out fast. There's always good deals on…read morethe app so I suggest using it when ordering

Great food, for dining or delivery. Especially their whole wings and Fish and fries. good…read moreatmosphere, friendly service.

I love me some Tasty's and have been ordering here since the early 80's…read moreWhat's funny is that I still have their phone number memorized and know it by heart along with my childhood landline number lol It has some pretty crazy core memories for me. Back in like 88 when my parents got divorced I remember it being the first meal eating it on the floor with no furniture in my mom's new house in Fridley. Favorites are the Hawaiian and the Tasty Highlite There was always Chanticlear Pizza right next to Maple lanes in Fridley, and then Tasty's. Tasty's was always my favorite even back then! I still eat here at least once or twice a month and it's definitely in my top five places in the Twin Cities! We also frequent the one up in Pequot Lakes in the summertime when we go up fishing at Leech Lake. We stop on the way and pick up a couple pizzas.

We always see this place when visiting Hazel's across the street and think we should come back…read moreacross the street at dinner time. So glad we did. We came for an anniversary dinner and chose to be seated at the bar that overlooked the kitchen. I know I've said before, but I love this look into the kitchen, watching everything being cooked, seeing all the orders, it's just so fun. We started with cocktails and the Silesian dumplings. Both were excellent. Hubs got the duck two ways and I got the duck burger for our meals. I told him we couldn't go to a place that specializes in duck and not get duck. Both dishes were perfect. The duck confit sauce was delicious and the burger was out of this world. We couldn't turn down a couple of paczeks for dessert too. Service was great and sitting next to the kitchen, got to talk to some of the cooks as well. Overall, great experience at Black Duck.

American Polish and Mexican fusion. An interesting combination, but actually quite tasty…read more Our waitress was punctual and friendly, even though she was attending to another large group behind us, and the ambience at the chefs counter was very controlled and well expedited on a busy Friday night. The exterior is a little unassuming with the patio kind of looks like a family style restaurant but inside it's upscale dark and gold modern chic. THE FOOD Pierogis - 5/5 so pillowy Doused in a butter sauce, delicious potato goodness. A little steep for $19 for 4 pieces, but definitely a highlight of the night. Silesian pierogis - 5/5 the Parmesan leek sauce was a great compliment to the almost mochi, textured potato dumplings. Definitely different than the normal pierogies, but in my opinion, the sauce really stood out for this dish and was well balanced with the pickled cabbage. Pork dish 4/5 - the pork was cooked PERFECTLY, nice char on the outside with a juicy inside, not dry by any means. The sauerkraut plus the mustard sauce was a perfect bite. However, I do feel the mustard sauce is quite overpowering at times so if you don't like mustard do not get this. It does look like a large portion, but I did eat all of it with a little bit of help. I do wish there was some sort of starch on the plate, but better portioning the most pork chops restaurants that I have had. Flat iron steak 3/5 - I was most looking forward to this one after seeing it on Instagram however, the dish somewhat fell short for $40. The steak was cooked beautifully, and the potato pavee was exciting since this is quite rare where to find in the Twin Cities restaurant scene. There was not much sauce on this dish. The small bit of sauce provided, being quite buttery and did not add much to the flavor. The potato pavees were very crispy and a nice inside texture but for me a little bit oversalted, but there was just nowhere to go in the dish for sauce/punchy flavor. I wish there was an aioli/chimichurri to go with the potato pavee and some other type of seasoning like a Mexican seasoning on the potatoes. It's seems the entrees were not very vegetable forward however I feel like for $40 the pork and the steak could have used maybe a few pieces of brussels sprouts or asparagus to balance out their richness. Overall, a very lovely experience. I feel like anything on their menu is worth a try. The waitress mentioned that they do have rotating seasonal items. You won't be disappointed!

This family owned spot on the corner of Old Hwy 8 and County Rd D is a "must try!" The service is…read morepersonal. The interior is clean, interesting and relaxed. The owners have gone the extra mile on every detail and every ingredient! The chef has developed food curations that will surprise you. There is something that is a little "extra" yet subtle in every bite.

I was feeling cooped up with all the snow and decided to venture out for some light shopping in…read moreRoseville! I noticed this spot on Google maps as a brunch place. I was craving breakfast and a mimosa, so I made my way over! I was specifically looking for a restaurant with a parking lot to avoid dealing with the snow emergency street parking rules. This charming spot hit all the checkboxes! Immediately upon pulling up, they have a nice large lot that wraps around the building, and a patio with a pergola that would be amazing in the summer! I walked in and was greeted right away and told to pick any table. A small interior with quite a large bar. The style of the interior reminded me of early 2000s bistro kitchen decor. It was warm and inviting. Even during a snowstorm, this place had several patrons! I decided on the Vegetarian Benedict with mushrooms and a regular Mimosa. Service was very fast and friendly! The hollandaise was mustard forward, which was a pleasant surprise. I love tangy sauces to pull the meal together! The eggs were poached perfectly, and I was able to use the sauce and egg yolk to dip the hashbrowns in. The hashbrowns themselves were also perfectly crispy. Hot sauce and other condiments were offered. Overall, a great spot! I will definitely be back to try other menu items and update my review!

This place is dope…read more First time I walked in, I thought the guys behind the counter were giving me a little attitude. Like they knew everything about meat. Turns out, they fucking do. You ask a question, they've got an answer. Ask another one, now you're learning about cuts you didn't even know existed and suddenly you're standing there reconsidering your entire weekend barbecue strategy like a man staring at religion through a glass display case. That's the problem with this place. You walk in thinking, "I'll just grab some hamburger and maybe a couple steaks," and five minutes later you want to leave with half the damn store. They've got custom sauces, spices, rubs, marinades, meat enhancements, all the stuff that turns a backyard cookout into the kind of meal where people stop talking for a minute after the first bite. I've been to a few butcher shops around the city, but Ready Meats feels different. No gimmicks. No artisanal nonsense. No guy in suspenders trying to sell you parsley foam for nineteen dollars. Just meat. And people who know meat. Which is kinda the whole point, ain't it?

I'm really glad I found Ready Meats--what a great local butcher shop! There were tons of options to…read morechoose from, which made it easy (and fun) to try something new. The staff was super helpful--especially Casey, who took the time to chat with me and recommend a few of his personal favorites. I ended up picking up a variety of brats, some garlic bacon, and seasoned pretzels. Everything looked and tasted fresh, high-quality, and clearly made with care. It's great to have a place like this nearby with such a solid selection and friendly service. I'll definitely be back soon--this is exactly the kind of local spot worth supporting.

Food is nice and hot, service was friendly and the restaurant has cute decorations. I got the…read morechicken pho and the broth was nice and rich. Chili oil is delicious and spicy. The fried pork banh mi was oh so good!!

We pass by this pho shop tucked away in its strip mall all the time and finally made a concerted…read moreeffort to pop in and give it a go! My husband and I both got a bowl of pho and some chicken wings to share. There were only one other couple in the restaurant itself but even if there were more, I love that this restaurant has a very intimate feel. Our server was an older gentleman that really took care of us and made sure we had everything that we needed, kept our waters full, and was super polite and kind. The chicken wings were great! Crispy and flavorful that fell off the bone. The pho was a bit oily in my opinion and slightly on the bland side but we ate all of it and felt super full after!