Service was great. Friendly and attentive. Fun environment and atmosphere. Food was hit or miss. Eggs and Lobster was delicious. My pasta Nero should have come with a warning. The sauce is a black sauce making the noodles, muscles and tomatoes all jet black. The meal becomes one dimensionally black. Very unappetizing. The butterscotch dessert was amazing. Overall a good meal that I would never go back for.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Austin
Had an amazing experience for my fist time here! I had the gnocci with cauliflower and orange, sooo good! They also have a local brewery (thats just down the street) on tap. My bartender Tim was very knowledgeable and had a great personality! The place was pretty busy when I went, but I still enjoyed the atmosphere! Overall, great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi w Cauliflower & Orange, Cavatelli w Rabbit Sugo, Arancini, Crab Ravioli
Danielle Gangelhoff
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Gary Dunn
The Wednesday night crowd caused an elevated noise level. The hard surfaces didn't help. The food and service was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cake, Crab Ravioli
Brooks Hitchcock
I wasn't overly impressed with this place. There are so many great Italian options in the Twin Cities, perhaps I'm spoiled, but everything was basic and forgettable. Price tag for their basic food was outrageous. Won't be going back.Tried the ribs, crab ravioli, salad, gluten free Bolognese, and more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sydney Ward
Pointedly excludes disabled peopleWheelchair accessibility: Non existent
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Roxanne De
One of the best spots in town. Stellar service, lovely wine, and Amaro selection, all the food was well-seasoned and cooked. Perfect spot for a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi w Cauliflower & Orange, Red Wine Spaghetti
Ryan Johnson
Exceptional meal, service and ambience!Was finally able to get reservations that worked for my schedule after so many years.Cannot wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Nera w Mussels & Braised Tomatoes, Gjetost Cheesecake, Soft Eggs and Lobster, Torchio w Charred Pork & Pea Shoots
I don’t get it.I’ve heard about this place for years, but the food was really underwhelming.The servers and support staff were really kind and attentive, and they’ve definitely studied the menu. But the inspiring menu they described was definitely not the same as the one-note pastas that came out to our table. On the whole, they were salty and felt like something I would cook at home from leftovers in the fridge. The pasta was not cooked in the sauce. The presentation looked like it was scooped out of a pot and served without assembly. I think they were salty because there was nothing acidic or bright or fresh to counter. The bread for our carpaccio bruschetta was difficult to cut and overwhelmed the meat. The wine list was very underwhelming. And the gjetost cheesecake was overtaken by the candied orange and crust and was just gummy without any flavor from the gjetost. The Caesar salad might have been the best part.I know I’m rating partially based on price and reputation.What’s the hype? Is it just seeing its last leg? Where’s the chef? There definitely isn’t a James Beard nominee in that kitchen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Neeti Narayan
Great atmosphere, wonderful service and delicious food. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer
My family and I went out for dinner recently, and on the whole, it was a good experience. Our server was attentive and made us feel well taken care of. We started with the onion and goat cheese and the beet pesto bruschetta, and both were fantastic. They really set high expectations for what was to come. However, when we moved on to the main courses, they didn't quite meet our expectations. The fettuccine alfredo was disappointingly bland. The cauliflower orange gnocchi, while innovative, was a bit heavy on the orange zest and was also dry. The mushroom agnolotti was good, though a tad salty for my taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
NN
Quality food at a quality establishment. Their bruschettas and pastas won’t miss. Go for the recommendations. Personal favorites were the liver bruschetta as well as the rabbit pasta. Been here numerous times , would always recommend!
Great food and atmosphere ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Carbonara
Excellent authentic Italian cuisine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was great. Friendly and attentive. Fun environment and atmosphere. Food was hit or miss. Eggs and Lobster was delicious. My pasta Nero should have come with a warning. The sauce is a black sauce making the noodles, muscles and tomatoes all jet black. The meal becomes one dimensionally black. Very unappetizing. The butterscotch dessert was amazing. Overall a good meal that I would never go back for.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Had an amazing experience for my fist time here! I had the gnocci with cauliflower and orange, sooo good! They also have a local brewery (thats just down the street) on tap. My bartender Tim was very knowledgeable and had a great personality! The place was pretty busy when I went, but I still enjoyed the atmosphere! Overall, great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi w Cauliflower & Orange, Cavatelli w Rabbit Sugo, Arancini, Crab Ravioli
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
The Wednesday night crowd caused an elevated noise level. The hard surfaces didn't help. The food and service was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cake, Crab Ravioli
I wasn't overly impressed with this place. There are so many great Italian options in the Twin Cities, perhaps I'm spoiled, but everything was basic and forgettable. Price tag for their basic food was outrageous. Won't be going back.Tried the ribs, crab ravioli, salad, gluten free Bolognese, and more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Pointedly excludes disabled peopleWheelchair accessibility: Non existent
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
One of the best spots in town. Stellar service, lovely wine, and Amaro selection, all the food was well-seasoned and cooked. Perfect spot for a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi w Cauliflower & Orange, Red Wine Spaghetti
Exceptional meal, service and ambience!Was finally able to get reservations that worked for my schedule after so many years.Cannot wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Nera w Mussels & Braised Tomatoes, Gjetost Cheesecake, Soft Eggs and Lobster, Torchio w Charred Pork & Pea Shoots
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I don’t get it.I’ve heard about this place for years, but the food was really underwhelming.The servers and support staff were really kind and attentive, and they’ve definitely studied the menu. But the inspiring menu they described was definitely not the same as the one-note pastas that came out to our table. On the whole, they were salty and felt like something I would cook at home from leftovers in the fridge. The pasta was not cooked in the sauce. The presentation looked like it was scooped out of a pot and served without assembly. I think they were salty because there was nothing acidic or bright or fresh to counter. The bread for our carpaccio bruschetta was difficult to cut and overwhelmed the meat. The wine list was very underwhelming. And the gjetost cheesecake was overtaken by the candied orange and crust and was just gummy without any flavor from the gjetost. The Caesar salad might have been the best part.I know I’m rating partially based on price and reputation.What’s the hype? Is it just seeing its last leg? Where’s the chef? There definitely isn’t a James Beard nominee in that kitchen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Great atmosphere, wonderful service and delicious food. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I went out for dinner recently, and on the whole, it was a good experience. Our server was attentive and made us feel well taken care of. We started with the onion and goat cheese and the beet pesto bruschetta, and both were fantastic. They really set high expectations for what was to come. However, when we moved on to the main courses, they didn't quite meet our expectations. The fettuccine alfredo was disappointingly bland. The cauliflower orange gnocchi, while innovative, was a bit heavy on the orange zest and was also dry. The mushroom agnolotti was good, though a tad salty for my taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Quality food at a quality establishment. Their bruschettas and pastas won’t miss. Go for the recommendations. Personal favorites were the liver bruschetta as well as the rabbit pasta. Been here numerous times , would always recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Eggs and Lobster Bruschetta, Spaghetti Carbonara, Tiramisu Cake
An all time favorite. Braised rabbit is my favorite. Best espresso martini in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5