Always looking for new brunch places. Picked Bacios because located midway between the three of us. The interior is quite nice. The service was fantastic. We never felt rushed and our server was super attentive. Really like that they use local ingredients and call them out on the menu. The food was mediocre. I had an omelet with sausage, spinach and Gruyère cheese and it was fine, just not much flavor and pretty greasy. My SIL had the mushroom omelette and said it was decent. Both of our omelets came with a wedge of hash browns. I love crispy hash browns but these were like cardboard and had no flavor despite adding salt and pepper. My other SIL had the traditional eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes. She seemed happy with it but to me it looked like it had been sitting too long before serving. The eggs weren't runny and the hollendaise was too set- not creamy enough. Would be curious to try non brunch food and might give it another chance. Realistically- it's just another "ok" restaurant at a shopping mall.
Maddie H.
Nice classy ambiance. My boyfriend and I were served at the bar by Eric. We ordered 2 different cocktails, a Caesar salad, the filet mignon, the filet mignon sandwich, and a lemon blackberry dessert. Cocktails were wonderful, Eric was very knowledgeable about our drinks and the pairings with the food. Steak was served as ordered, very tasty. Everything tasted great and was locally sourced! Will definitely be back soon!
The food is very good, but the sides served with my Chicken Marsala (potatoes and brussel sprouts) were cold. I assume they were plated too early and were left sitting, cooling down, until the chicken was ready. I did receive newly prepared hot sides, but I was almost through with my chicken by then. That aside, everything tasted great.
Nicole A.
The scallops are my favorite and you can't skip out on the peanut butter gelato, I wish they had it every night!
Edie
Good food but waitress was a bit rude and offered bread but didn't bring it. Water glasses emptied and had to ask for refills Love Bacio so we'll be back. The waitress/service was off so made this visit a little less enjoyable
Charlie
Good wine list. My filet was done perfectly and my husband couldn't stop eating the Linguine Di Marre, even though he was full. We received fabulous service from Giuseppe and those who stopped by to pick up empty plates and refill our water glasses.
RhinestoneMom
One of the BEST restaurants. Food is ALWAYS great. I was meeting a friend and got there early. I was able to be seated and enjoyed a pineapple martini while waiting. Later had the bacon wrapped scallops appetizer and rhe spaghetti and meatball. I LOVE the meatballs.
Keith E.
Absolutely recommend! If you just want a drink and some apps, the bar is awesome. We typically go for a sit down meal and have never been disappointed. Servers are excellent and know the menu inside and out. They can make suggestions to help with meal choice. The food is unbelievable. I am a tightwad so don't go out for more expensive meals very often but when I do, Bacio is always at the top of the list. Its not just the meal its the experience.
Kris
The food was great and the service was just right. He was attentive but didn't hover. We will be back to try some other things in the menu that sound good. Loved the Parmesan shrimp!
SandeeH
Bacio is a favorite of ours for so many reasons....family owned with great taste and continued excellence since opening. We came to celebrate our 51st anniversary starting with their Happy Hour and our server Tonya was the BEST...fun and knowledgeable with the wines and suggestions for our dining ahead....good start. Afterward we were seated in a nice center booth in their architecturally beautiful dining area. Our pleasant server Kristin was very helpful as well. We shared a small caesar salad to start with warm crusty bread...delish. Both gals mentioned they were known for great lasagna which I ordered and can attest with...outstanding! My man had the Braised Short Rib Pappardelle pasta dish which is seasonal and had just been added back to their menu and was very tasty. We were treated with a lovely dessert for our celebration. We left with complete satisfaction and happy memories to talk about.
David, wow, he was excellent, the tour of the menu was such an amazing trip to go on. It was my first time here and now I have a taste of what dining expectations should be. What a beautiful atmosphere, a standard that is only met by few restaurants.
BarbaraC
I love eating here because of the atmosphere and food. Our server, Stephanie, was very helpful with the gluten-free options for me and she gave us the space to converse while taking great care of us. Everyone enjoyed their meal and didn't feel rushed on a Friday evening. It's always my first choice for dining.
Shannon O.
Here for the first time last month. Our server was great and the food was very good. The restaurant was packed and very loud which is fine unless you want to try and have a conversation with a person on the other side of the table. It's expensive...but it's Minnetonka.
AllenB
We went for early dinner (5:15) and got ahead of the Friday night crowd. Service was very attentive. Food was delicious and new wine list is excellent. Prices are higher with the new menu, but the great experience was worth it.
MargeP
A wonderful culinary experience with scrumptious food, attentive wait staff, and a private dining ambience. We highly recommend the Bacio salad, any pasta dish, and the braised short ribs were tender and flavorful.
Always looking for new brunch places. Picked Bacios because located midway between the three of us. The interior is quite nice. The service was fantastic. We never felt rushed and our server was super attentive. Really like that they use local ingredients and call them out on the menu. The food was mediocre. I had an omelet with sausage, spinach and Gruyère cheese and it was fine, just not much flavor and pretty greasy. My SIL had the mushroom omelette and said it was decent. Both of our omelets came with a wedge of hash browns. I love crispy hash browns but these were like cardboard and had no flavor despite adding salt and pepper. My other SIL had the traditional eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes. She seemed happy with it but to me it looked like it had been sitting too long before serving. The eggs weren't runny and the hollendaise was too set- not creamy enough. Would be curious to try non brunch food and might give it another chance. Realistically- it's just another "ok" restaurant at a shopping mall.
Nice classy ambiance. My boyfriend and I were served at the bar by Eric. We ordered 2 different cocktails, a Caesar salad, the filet mignon, the filet mignon sandwich, and a lemon blackberry dessert. Cocktails were wonderful, Eric was very knowledgeable about our drinks and the pairings with the food. Steak was served as ordered, very tasty. Everything tasted great and was locally sourced! Will definitely be back soon!
The food is very good, but the sides served with my Chicken Marsala (potatoes and brussel sprouts) were cold. I assume they were plated too early and were left sitting, cooling down, until the chicken was ready. I did receive newly prepared hot sides, but I was almost through with my chicken by then. That aside, everything tasted great.
The scallops are my favorite and you can't skip out on the peanut butter gelato, I wish they had it every night!
Good food but waitress was a bit rude and offered bread but didn't bring it. Water glasses emptied and had to ask for refills Love Bacio so we'll be back. The waitress/service was off so made this visit a little less enjoyable
Good wine list. My filet was done perfectly and my husband couldn't stop eating the Linguine Di Marre, even though he was full. We received fabulous service from Giuseppe and those who stopped by to pick up empty plates and refill our water glasses.
One of the BEST restaurants. Food is ALWAYS great. I was meeting a friend and got there early. I was able to be seated and enjoyed a pineapple martini while waiting. Later had the bacon wrapped scallops appetizer and rhe spaghetti and meatball. I LOVE the meatballs.
Absolutely recommend! If you just want a drink and some apps, the bar is awesome. We typically go for a sit down meal and have never been disappointed. Servers are excellent and know the menu inside and out. They can make suggestions to help with meal choice. The food is unbelievable. I am a tightwad so don't go out for more expensive meals very often but when I do, Bacio is always at the top of the list. Its not just the meal its the experience.
The food was great and the service was just right. He was attentive but didn't hover. We will be back to try some other things in the menu that sound good. Loved the Parmesan shrimp!
Bacio is a favorite of ours for so many reasons....family owned with great taste and continued excellence since opening. We came to celebrate our 51st anniversary starting with their Happy Hour and our server Tonya was the BEST...fun and knowledgeable with the wines and suggestions for our dining ahead....good start. Afterward we were seated in a nice center booth in their architecturally beautiful dining area. Our pleasant server Kristin was very helpful as well. We shared a small caesar salad to start with warm crusty bread...delish. Both gals mentioned they were known for great lasagna which I ordered and can attest with...outstanding! My man had the Braised Short Rib Pappardelle pasta dish which is seasonal and had just been added back to their menu and was very tasty. We were treated with a lovely dessert for our celebration. We left with complete satisfaction and happy memories to talk about.
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David, wow, he was excellent, the tour of the menu was such an amazing trip to go on. It was my first time here and now I have a taste of what dining expectations should be. What a beautiful atmosphere, a standard that is only met by few restaurants.
I love eating here because of the atmosphere and food. Our server, Stephanie, was very helpful with the gluten-free options for me and she gave us the space to converse while taking great care of us. Everyone enjoyed their meal and didn't feel rushed on a Friday evening. It's always my first choice for dining.
Here for the first time last month. Our server was great and the food was very good. The restaurant was packed and very loud which is fine unless you want to try and have a conversation with a person on the other side of the table. It's expensive...but it's Minnetonka.
We went for early dinner (5:15) and got ahead of the Friday night crowd. Service was very attentive. Food was delicious and new wine list is excellent. Prices are higher with the new menu, but the great experience was worth it.
A wonderful culinary experience with scrumptious food, attentive wait staff, and a private dining ambience. We highly recommend the Bacio salad, any pasta dish, and the braised short ribs were tender and flavorful.