My boyfriend and I went to Pinoli for their Wednesday date night deal. We arrived early enough and also go an appetizer from the happy hour menu.The date night deal is by far one of the best deals in Minneapolis. We chose the 5-course meal for 2 and it was more than enough food for us.We enjoyed a bottle of white wine, salad, cheese and crackers, pasta, fish and a decaf affogato. It was amazing. Our server was kind and proactive. He staggered our courses well and was accommodating.The indoor space was beautiful and calm. It was a great weekend date night and we plan to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Schuster
3rd visit in about 6 weeks. Food has been fabulous, obsessed with the Calamari, and love that they use heritage wheat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritto Misto
Lisa Michelle Turner
Great fresh pasta, good amount of variety on the menu, very friendly and relaxed service, nice ambiance. Also points for good wheelchair accessibility with the spacious layout while still feeling cozy.I live in the neighborhood and will definitely be back!Wheelchair accessibility: Sidewalks and crosswalks surrounding the location are quite rough and nearby parking can be limited, but the restaurant itself is very accessible with enough space for maneuvering a power chair even when tables are full.
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi, Beef Bolognese
Wayne Burfeind
Suprisingly under seasoned. Love the squash raviolis. Will definitely go back to give the pizzas a
Service was really lacking. We had a bottle of wine and would of ordered another but didn't have the opportunity. Food had very good potential and for the most part was very delicious. Had a lobster pasta, sauce was delicious, pasta cooked perfectly, lobster was rubber. Never had an opportunity to discuss with the server. Salad with hanger steak was good, ordered the steak medium rare it came out blue rare. Star of the show was the broccolini (pretty sure it was just broccoli though).
Kris K.
Loved it. The truffle cheese bread was phenomenal. I really enjoyed the housemade orange seltzer. And the pizza was delicious. Highly recommended date night spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pepperoni
Casey Capozzi
The best Alfredo I've ever had!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Wethern
We didn't plan on going here in the beginning but it smelled so good that we changed our dinner plans and we have no regrets! It was amazing food. We plan on coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Philipp Gergen
I recently dined at this Italian restaurant, and the standout feature was undoubtedly the fresh homemade pasta. The lobster spaghetti, crafted with this delightful touch, was an absolute highlight. The commitment to using quality, house-made ingredients added an authentic charm to the entire meal. From the stuffed focaccia to the mushroom pizza and the delightful cannoli, each dish showcased a dedication to culinary excellence. The overall dining experience earned this establishment a solid recommendation. A delightful haven for those who appreciate the true essence of Italian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Focaccia
Marissa Raguet
One of my favorite go-to places for fresh pasta dishes. I love their linguini with braised mushrooms and cashew cream. Also love their fresh focaccia and the meat/cheese board.
Been here twice six months apart and had a great experience both times. The menu was completely different each visit. One of the few places in the Twin Cities for really good fresh pasta. Great Italian wine selection. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. Nice dining room with a beautiful rooftop patio in the summer. The vegan linguine with cashew sauce was exquisite. In addition to pasta, they also have a diverse section of other menu items. Have not heard a lot of people talk about this place, but highly recommend!
Great vibes, Ana amazing bar featuring an astonishing selection of amari, and top notch service sets Pinoli apart from other Minneapolis Italian fine dining. The menu has tons of amazing things on it - I entertained a large group for business and ordered the whole menu and everything was good! Lots of very interesting pasta dishes, pizza ranging from simple perfection to somewhat avant-garde, and an amazing burrata. Wine selection is well done - get the SP68!!!
Kristina L.
I sat on the rooftop for a lovely dessert. It's a beautiful spot to hang out for a summer sunset!
Amanda Hockens
We went to Pinoli for my bachelorette weekend and it was the perfect spot to celebrate! We made a reservation for brunch. There was plenty of seating (the room in the picture was so cozy and the lighting was great!) Our server was very polite and SO QUICK. To add on top of all of that- the food and drinks were top notch. I would 10/10 recommend going for an event or for a casual get together.
We went to Pinoli for my bachelorette weekend and it was the perfect spot to celebrate! We made a reservation for brunch. There was plenty of seating for our large group. Our server was very polite and SO QUICK. To add on top of all of that- the food and drinks were top notch. I would 10/10 recommend going for an event or for a casual get together.
My boyfriend and I went to Pinoli for their Wednesday date night deal. We arrived early enough and also go an appetizer from the happy hour menu.The date night deal is by far one of the best deals in Minneapolis. We chose the 5-course meal for 2 and it was more than enough food for us.We enjoyed a bottle of white wine, salad, cheese and crackers, pasta, fish and a decaf affogato. It was amazing. Our server was kind and proactive. He staggered our courses well and was accommodating.The indoor space was beautiful and calm. It was a great weekend date night and we plan to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
3rd visit in about 6 weeks. Food has been fabulous, obsessed with the Calamari, and love that they use heritage wheat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritto Misto
Great fresh pasta, good amount of variety on the menu, very friendly and relaxed service, nice ambiance. Also points for good wheelchair accessibility with the spacious layout while still feeling cozy.I live in the neighborhood and will definitely be back!Wheelchair accessibility: Sidewalks and crosswalks surrounding the location are quite rough and nearby parking can be limited, but the restaurant itself is very accessible with enough space for maneuvering a power chair even when tables are full.
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi, Beef Bolognese
Suprisingly under seasoned. Love the squash raviolis. Will definitely go back to give the pizzas a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Genoveso Pesto, Pansotti, Braised Mushrooms
Service was really lacking. We had a bottle of wine and would of ordered another but didn't have the opportunity. Food had very good potential and for the most part was very delicious. Had a lobster pasta, sauce was delicious, pasta cooked perfectly, lobster was rubber. Never had an opportunity to discuss with the server. Salad with hanger steak was good, ordered the steak medium rare it came out blue rare. Star of the show was the broccolini (pretty sure it was just broccoli though).
Loved it. The truffle cheese bread was phenomenal. I really enjoyed the housemade orange seltzer. And the pizza was delicious. Highly recommended date night spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pepperoni
The best Alfredo I've ever had!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We didn't plan on going here in the beginning but it smelled so good that we changed our dinner plans and we have no regrets! It was amazing food. We plan on coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently dined at this Italian restaurant, and the standout feature was undoubtedly the fresh homemade pasta. The lobster spaghetti, crafted with this delightful touch, was an absolute highlight. The commitment to using quality, house-made ingredients added an authentic charm to the entire meal. From the stuffed focaccia to the mushroom pizza and the delightful cannoli, each dish showcased a dedication to culinary excellence. The overall dining experience earned this establishment a solid recommendation. A delightful haven for those who appreciate the true essence of Italian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Focaccia
One of my favorite go-to places for fresh pasta dishes. I love their linguini with braised mushrooms and cashew cream. Also love their fresh focaccia and the meat/cheese board.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia, Charcuterie Plate
Restaurantji Recommends
Been here twice six months apart and had a great experience both times. The menu was completely different each visit. One of the few places in the Twin Cities for really good fresh pasta. Great Italian wine selection. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. Nice dining room with a beautiful rooftop patio in the summer. The vegan linguine with cashew sauce was exquisite. In addition to pasta, they also have a diverse section of other menu items. Have not heard a lot of people talk about this place, but highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Focaccia, Focaccia, Charcuterie Board
Great vibes, Ana amazing bar featuring an astonishing selection of amari, and top notch service sets Pinoli apart from other Minneapolis Italian fine dining. The menu has tons of amazing things on it - I entertained a large group for business and ordered the whole menu and everything was good! Lots of very interesting pasta dishes, pizza ranging from simple perfection to somewhat avant-garde, and an amazing burrata. Wine selection is well done - get the SP68!!!
I sat on the rooftop for a lovely dessert. It's a beautiful spot to hang out for a summer sunset!
We went to Pinoli for my bachelorette weekend and it was the perfect spot to celebrate! We made a reservation for brunch. There was plenty of seating (the room in the picture was so cozy and the lighting was great!) Our server was very polite and SO QUICK. To add on top of all of that- the food and drinks were top notch. I would 10/10 recommend going for an event or for a casual get together.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Kitchen Sink Strada, Gnocchi, Focaccia
We went to Pinoli for my bachelorette weekend and it was the perfect spot to celebrate! We made a reservation for brunch. There was plenty of seating for our large group. Our server was very polite and SO QUICK. To add on top of all of that- the food and drinks were top notch. I would 10/10 recommend going for an event or for a casual get together.