Get some good food, go do a little shopping for some high quality ingredients or pre made Italian take home food, and then wrap it up with an espresso and gelato. That is the recommended order when you visit here 😀😀
Love, love, love! Date night, family dinners! One stop shop! St Paul historical restaraunt! Atmosphere is welcoming and staff is helpful.They cater to their customers and make sure your needs are met. 3 levels. Best Fresh & Authentic Pasta Pizza, Canoli and tiramasu ever! Enjoy Everytime we Go!
Great and easy stop downtown. Love the free onsite parking with kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Comstock
I took a three and a half hour flight woth a smile on my face the whole time, solely becuase I knew I’d get Chicken Parm when I landed. TOTALLY WORH IT!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Knipping
This is some of the best Italian food around. It’s my daughter’s last night in town and she wanted Cossettas. I put in a large take out order. Got a bunch a salads and then the sweets and coffee got me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Haines
I've only actually ordered food here a couple times due to them being generally too busy for me.
Sandwiches are very good, but my preference is for a bit less bread than their rather massive roll.
If you want to try an incredible sort of spicy relish, head into the store area and pick up a bottle of Enrico Formella's Hot & Spicy Pizza Topping. That stuff is incredible on hotdogs, or with sandwiches (impossibly good).
Carolyn Wanken
I don't think five stars gives this place enough credit. I dream about their food. I can't wait till the next time I can visit. Italian done right!
Barbara J Anderson
I think first time here. Freinds wanted to go try. Went Sat. About 1pm. Parking was already lining up. Stepped into doors. Wasn't sure which way or where. There are other little markets inside. There is one elevator up. There is seating on 2nd floor. There is a bar on 3rd floor . I think. You get in line like cafeteria style. Get a tray. Plastic serve ware. First up is salads. Then sandwiches. Maybe something else. Then hot dishes . Like for parmasan & alfredo. Then chicken, sausage meats. Then pizza. If you want entree & don't need salad you can skip half the line. Drinks are in cans or bottles. Go up stairs with you for tray. Pay after getting food before going up. Setting is tight. Tables are tight. There are guys to help clean up the tables. Use elevator if you have a walker or handicapped to walk stairs. My table had antipasta dish. Greek salad, Ceaser salad. Then pizza, penned w sausage & white sauce. Chicken parmasan noodles also. A beef stew. Meatballs. Garlic breads all around. A few macaroons from dessert store. All was not bad. Taste is fine. A little noisy. Saw a child fall off chair. Too young to have been by self. The to go cashier was pretty nice. I had lost a card in line. It was found & given to me. Took a couple of pics. If you go be prepared not to rush. Didn't see a TV in dining area. But, could be in the bars. Cash or card. No receipt back for cards. Better to carpool as we did. On street parking. If you come during an event. Parking is $25 & up. Free when we went in their lot to Cosettas for late lunch. . We ate there & then left. It's not cheap. It seems people like to come here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Brendan La Magdeleine
Everything is crazy expensive. Pizza was warm at best and had a shitty overly sweet/fake taste to it. The market has some interesting things to offer but again is insanely over priced. This has very clearly become a tourist trap and doesn't care about locals or repeat business anymore. Never going back.
Went before a Wild game, so it was vey busy, as can be expected. Got some pizza and beef stew, everything was very good. Don’t be put off by a big line, we were able to get through the line and find seating relatively quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
MTA DC
NOT foreigner friendly ☹️
Date and time of incident: Saturday 8 November around 12:30PM.
I’d like to start by disclosing that before posting this review, I sent a message to management via their website. Unfortunately, my email went unanswered, which is why I’ve decided to leave this review to raise awareness for other international visitors, as this establishment doesn’t appear to be very welcoming to foreigners.
I drove to the bakery and noticed that entering with my car was rather inefficient. There was a long queue of cars waiting to get in, and a parking attendant was at his hut, approaching cars entering via the entrance.
There are signs at the top indicating parking rates. I mentioned that I was going into the bakery, and the attendant spoke very quickly, instructing me to “park behind the fence.” I eventually parked where he indicated, only to realise it was an apartment car park. I then walked over, approached the attendant with a smile, and asked for clarification.
The attendant immediately became aggressive, asking in a belittling manner, “Do you not understand English?” He also said, “You need to listen,” while pointing to his ear. All I was doing was trying to ensure I was following the parking rules and asking him for a bit of clarification. His response was not at all helpful.
I then explained, “Sir, I’m just trying to ask for clarification. I’m not trying to piss you off mate” and stepped back with my hands raised.
For context, I’ve lived in Australia all my life and have only been in the US for a few months. My English is perfectly fine, but my Aussie accent can sometimes be difficult for others to understand, though I’ve made an effort to adjust it as much as possible. It probably confused and angered the individual even more that I am a person of colour with an Aussie accent.
I then spoke to one of the ladies in the bakery about the issue. She was polite and apologised, assuring me that she would inform management about it.
I don’t think it’s fair to give the place one star just based on one poor interaction with an individual who may have been prejudiced. Not everyone is perfect, and mistakes do happen in business. What disappointed me most, however, was that my email was completely ignored. I’ve received no assurance that the individual involved has undergone any kind of retraining. Staff who interact with customers should not display any prejudices, full stop.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Aloha Ranch
Pizza is ok it’s not New York or Chicago pizza! Service was weird Minnesota people are very rude! And I did not like seeing all the green blue and purple hair with the piercings very gross
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
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HOSS BUILDING GREAT GROCERY SECTION BUT THE RESTAURANT 👎 YOUD HAVE BETTER LUCK AT PIZZAHUT!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lindsay
This is definitely a fun place to try and check out. I tried the chicken parmesan and my son had pizza.$17 for a small cutlet of chicken and some subpar penne. The pizza was really good $6.00 a slice. We went downstairs for some pastries,the tiramisu was fantastic 🤩 and my son had a great donut. the market is fantastic to look at too.
Get some good food, go do a little shopping for some high quality ingredients or pre made Italian take home food, and then wrap it up with an espresso and gelato. That is the recommended order when you visit here 😀😀
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pizza Slice Specials, Sauce
Classic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love, love, love! Date night, family dinners! One stop shop! St Paul historical restaraunt! Atmosphere is welcoming and staff is helpful.They cater to their customers and make sure your needs are met. 3 levels. Best Fresh & Authentic Pasta Pizza, Canoli and tiramasu ever! Enjoy Everytime we Go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pizza Slice Specials, Lasagna and Mostaccioli, Chicken Parmesan, Cossetta Salad
Great and easy stop downtown. Love the free onsite parking with kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I took a three and a half hour flight woth a smile on my face the whole time, solely becuase I knew I’d get Chicken Parm when I landed.
TOTALLY WORH IT!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is some of the best Italian food around. It’s my daughter’s last night in town and she wanted Cossettas. I put in a large take out order. Got a bunch a salads and then the sweets and coffee got me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've only actually ordered food here a couple times due to them being generally too busy for me.
Sandwiches are very good, but my preference is for a bit less bread than their rather massive roll.
If you want to try an incredible sort of spicy relish, head into the store area and pick up a bottle of Enrico Formella's Hot & Spicy Pizza Topping. That stuff is incredible on hotdogs, or with sandwiches (impossibly good).
I don't think five stars gives this place enough credit. I dream about their food. I can't wait till the next time I can visit. Italian done right!
I think first time here. Freinds wanted to go try. Went Sat. About 1pm. Parking was already lining up. Stepped into doors. Wasn't sure which way or where. There are other little markets inside. There is one elevator up. There is seating on 2nd floor. There is a bar on 3rd floor . I think. You get in line like cafeteria style. Get a tray. Plastic serve ware. First up is salads. Then sandwiches. Maybe something else. Then hot dishes . Like for parmasan & alfredo. Then chicken, sausage meats. Then pizza. If you want entree & don't need salad you can skip half the line. Drinks are in cans or bottles. Go up stairs with you for tray. Pay after getting food before going up. Setting is tight. Tables are tight. There are guys to help clean up the tables. Use elevator if you have a walker or handicapped to walk stairs. My table had antipasta dish. Greek salad, Ceaser salad. Then pizza, penned w sausage & white sauce. Chicken parmasan noodles also. A beef stew. Meatballs. Garlic breads all around. A few macaroons from dessert store. All was not bad. Taste is fine. A little noisy. Saw a child fall off chair. Too young to have been by self. The to go cashier was pretty nice. I had lost a card in line. It was found & given to me. Took a couple of pics. If you go be prepared not to rush. Didn't see a TV in dining area. But, could be in the bars. Cash or card. No receipt back for cards. Better to carpool as we did. On street parking. If you come during an event. Parking is $25 & up. Free when we went in their lot to Cosettas for late lunch. . We ate there & then left. It's not cheap. It seems people like to come here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Everything is crazy expensive. Pizza was warm at best and had a shitty overly sweet/fake taste to it. The market has some interesting things to offer but again is insanely over priced. This has very clearly become a tourist trap and doesn't care about locals or repeat business anymore. Never going back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Went before a Wild game, so it was vey busy, as can be expected. Got some pizza and beef stew, everything was very good. Don’t be put off by a big line, we were able to get through the line and find seating relatively quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
NOT foreigner friendly ☹️
Date and time of incident: Saturday 8 November around 12:30PM.
I’d like to start by disclosing that before posting this review, I sent a message to management via their website. Unfortunately, my email went unanswered, which is why I’ve decided to leave this review to raise awareness for other international visitors, as this establishment doesn’t appear to be very welcoming to foreigners.
I drove to the bakery and noticed that entering with my car was rather inefficient. There was a long queue of cars waiting to get in, and a parking attendant was at his hut, approaching cars entering via the entrance.
There are signs at the top indicating parking rates. I mentioned that I was going into the bakery, and the attendant spoke very quickly, instructing me to “park behind the fence.” I eventually parked where he indicated, only to realise it was an apartment car park. I then walked over, approached the attendant with a smile, and asked for clarification.
The attendant immediately became aggressive, asking in a belittling manner, “Do you not understand English?” He also said, “You need to listen,” while pointing to his ear.
All I was doing was trying to ensure I was following the parking rules and asking him for a bit of clarification. His response was not at all helpful.
I then explained, “Sir, I’m just trying to ask for clarification. I’m not trying to piss you off mate” and stepped back with my hands raised.
For context, I’ve lived in Australia all my life and have only been in the US for a few months. My English is perfectly fine, but my Aussie accent can sometimes be difficult for others to understand, though I’ve made an effort to adjust it as much as possible. It probably confused and angered the individual even more that I am a person of colour with an Aussie accent.
I then spoke to one of the ladies in the bakery about the issue. She was polite and apologised, assuring me that she would inform management about it.
I don’t think it’s fair to give the place one star just based on one poor interaction with an individual who may have been prejudiced. Not everyone is perfect, and mistakes do happen in business. What disappointed me most, however, was that my email was completely ignored. I’ve received no assurance that the individual involved has undergone any kind of retraining. Staff who interact with customers should not display any prejudices, full stop.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Pizza is ok it’s not New York or Chicago pizza! Service was weird Minnesota people are very rude! And I did not like seeing all the green blue and purple hair with the piercings very gross
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
HOSS BUILDING GREAT GROCERY SECTION BUT THE RESTAURANT 👎 YOUD HAVE BETTER LUCK AT PIZZAHUT!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is definitely a fun place to try and check out. I tried the chicken parmesan and my son had pizza.$17 for a small cutlet of chicken and some subpar penne. The pizza was really good $6.00 a slice. We went downstairs for some pastries,the tiramisu was fantastic 🤩 and my son had a great donut. the market is fantastic to look at too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
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