First time visiting Mezzaluna, and already the knowledge and friendliness of my waitress feels welcoming and doesn't make me feel out of place. Although the space itself seems small, the ambience and the decor itself shines, giving a cozy feel. I ordered the prix fixe menu starting off with the beef tartare, it was uniquely strange but tasted great. The next item was a chicken skewer with a very flavorful cornbread, again, both were great. Someone then came out with a pallette cleanser, which was new for me, but very welcome; a strawberry pineapple ice. The duck had come out and it was quite the display. The duck itself was very tender and delicious. But the atar of the evening was the coconut mousse, pineapple and coconut together with the fine whipped cream on bottom was exquisite. All in all. I've only been to Maxwells and now Mezzaluna, but I gotta say, they did a great job. Would visit again with family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
C Schultz
Impeccable vibes. Perfect date night spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Skagasaurus
I don't think it's possible to make a better impression than Mezzaluna did. Helpful advice on what to order, short yet pleasant conversations, fast cocktails that were shockingly tasty, and entrees that were gorgeous and had impressive depth of flavor. I'm absolutely returning here next time I celebrate significant event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Ojas Gokhale
Delicious food served in a very standard American ambiance. My old fashioned was great and the wagyu steak was flavorful and cooked perfectly. They have a speakeasy that serves fancy cocktails. Just got to find where it is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
D J
Fantastic experience. Food was delicious. The restaurant is beautiful. Great selection of wines. The fella that served it was knowledgeable. We were a party of four. Had starters to dessert. Rachel was fantastic made the the experience a lot of fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia U
Excellent fine dining in Fargo. Food is fantastic. Last time I got the salmon and my husband got the halibut, both very good. I've had excellent steak here as well. Drinks are wonderful. We come here once every few months and the servers recognize us, which is always very nice. Last time I felt like they were paying us extra attention because we are regulars, which always feels nice, but they might just be that attentive to all their customers as well. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Dobbs
Celebrated my parents 65th anniversary. Brandon was fun and did a great job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Broderick
Though I am not a foodie by any means, I have been all over the world and have had the privilege and luxury of eating at a Michelin Starred restaurant more then once. With that being said I believe the chef and his team here at Mezzaluna have in my humble opinion food comparable with that level of cuisine which is a rare thing to find in this country indeed, never mind downtown Fargo. If you’re looking for fine dining and the elevated experience that comes with it there really is no other restaurant here that is comparable. The head chef’s talent lies in his precise mixture of both classic and new age fair that borrows from staples collected from every corner of America’s varied regional cuisines. The flavors themselves are so delicately influenced by French cooking that even my untrained palette can appreciate them without getting lost. As can often be the case with some of the more recent convoluted flavor profiles awash in today’s fine dining establishments. Showing that simplicity and fresh ingredient’s can still elevate your dishes beyond just what is expected of the run in the mill almost token “fine dining” establishments you find in almost every town across the country or even in the bastions of semi-guided or starred restaurants that have all but excused themselves from cooking altogether. The chefs at Mezzaluna manage to achieve this without turning bacon into foam and service into an almost Cirque Du Soleil esq. flaming truffle aioli extravaganza that in the end exists merely to cover up the flaws of modern innovation for innovations sake cooking. Where sterile bags have replaced the range and nearly everything has been converted to some kind of ill begotten fondant. Their ability to bring together competing textures (shrimp and grits anyone) and an almost playful recognition of the average Americans more basic pallet to the small additions of international savory classics united under an alternative but not over reaching style gives the menu some of its biggest stand outs. In particular the grilled Chicken skewers with a molasses bourbon glaze served with jalapeño cornbread stands equally reminiscent of the barbecue stalwarts of both Bangkok and Houston from which it takes inspiration, and the Japanese wagyu presented in a traditional Denver zabuton cut with pommes fondant ringed in an understated black garlic purée that is somehow the boldest stand out in a dish packed with rustic flavor were my personal favorites on the new menu. There are even some dishes that are an experience unto themselves. The beef Rigotoncini, paired with a simple stout red wine based balsamic sauce and tossed with melted Asiago cheese in particular left not only a completely clean plate but a feeling of true wholesomeness in it experience. It goes without saying that an establishment of this type strives for perfection in everything it does and without each piece working together the machine would break down. From the wait staff who have every item and potential pairing from the menu memorized, to bartenders who remember your preferred libation from your first visit months prior, or the attentive restaurant managers who keep it all running, the front of the house at Mez is no exception. Translating the same level of precision the Chef has brought to his food to the guests experience. Giving this restaurant not just the ingredients needed to make an establishment of a certain guides calibre but also those rarest of spices searched for everywhere by the wealthy and working class alike in Singaporean street food back alleys to uptown manhattan 500 dollar a plate eateries. That which in my opinion is worth much more than some stuffy French travel books “praises”. Two words brought together into a setting and feeling that in any arena you could spend your life searching for and it would not be wasted… Comfort and Soul. I don’t usually write reviews but people who dedicate so much of their lives and time to give strangers something more meaningful then just a plate of food should be recognized and Mezzaluna does just that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Access12
Very welcoming, pleasing, beautiful restaurant, wonderful service and most importantly food was 9/10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Nath
Service was outstanding and the food was excellent.
Amazing food and service in a very relaxing setting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Micah Leitel
Mezzaluna is a heavy hitter! My sister and mom were in town and I was able to get back to mezz. What an excellent experience from the whole staff.
I came ready to eat. We ordered nearly half the menu and were delighted by all the offerings. The kitchen is strong. The chili crisp fries were whimsical and delicious. The vegan dessert was nice and everything was well plated.
The service was just terrific! Smooth and professional. A warm dining room with some great recommendations. I enjoyed the zero proof drink menu and we were very well looked after.
Thank you for being excellent! I really loved it.
xoxo Micah
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Carlson
By far, the best cocktail bar in Fargo. The dining is equally as good - Love this restaurant! Get the truffle fries and an old fashioned!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Truffle Fries
Robert Falling
Service was excellent and the pasta dishes we each had were beyond amazing. Possibly the best pasta dishes we have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panna Cotta, Shrimp Fettuccine
Roger Hebert
This is a must stop if you consider yourself a foodie. Amazing food, and great wine list.
First time visiting Mezzaluna, and already the knowledge and friendliness of my waitress feels welcoming and doesn't make me feel out of place. Although the space itself seems small, the ambience and the decor itself shines, giving a cozy feel. I ordered the prix fixe menu starting off with the beef tartare, it was uniquely strange but tasted great. The next item was a chicken skewer with a very flavorful cornbread, again, both were great. Someone then came out with a pallette cleanser, which was new for me, but very welcome; a strawberry pineapple ice. The duck had come out and it was quite the display. The duck itself was very tender and delicious. But the atar of the evening was the coconut mousse, pineapple and coconut together with the fine whipped cream on bottom was exquisite. All in all. I've only been to Maxwells and now Mezzaluna, but I gotta say, they did a great job. Would visit again with family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Impeccable vibes. Perfect date night spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I don't think it's possible to make a better impression than Mezzaluna did. Helpful advice on what to order, short yet pleasant conversations, fast cocktails that were shockingly tasty, and entrees that were gorgeous and had impressive depth of flavor. I'm absolutely returning here next time I celebrate significant event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Delicious food served in a very standard American ambiance. My old fashioned was great and the wagyu steak was flavorful and cooked perfectly.
They have a speakeasy that serves fancy cocktails. Just got to find where it is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fantastic experience.
Food was delicious.
The restaurant is beautiful.
Great selection of wines. The fella that served it was knowledgeable.
We were a party of four. Had starters to dessert. Rachel was fantastic made the the experience a lot of fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent fine dining in Fargo. Food is fantastic. Last time I got the salmon and my husband got the halibut, both very good. I've had excellent steak here as well. Drinks are wonderful. We come here once every few months and the servers recognize us, which is always very nice. Last time I felt like they were paying us extra attention because we are regulars, which always feels nice, but they might just be that attentive to all their customers as well. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celebrated my parents 65th anniversary.
Brandon was fun and did a great job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Though I am not a foodie by any means, I have been all over the world and have had the privilege and luxury of eating at a Michelin Starred restaurant more then once. With that being said I believe the chef and his team here at Mezzaluna have in my humble opinion food comparable with that level of cuisine which is a rare thing to find in this country indeed, never mind downtown Fargo. If you’re looking for fine dining and the elevated experience that comes with it there really is no other restaurant here that is comparable. The head chef’s talent lies in his precise mixture of both classic and new age fair that borrows from staples collected from every corner of America’s varied regional cuisines. The flavors themselves are so delicately influenced by French cooking that even my untrained palette can appreciate them without getting lost. As can often be the case with some of the more recent convoluted flavor profiles awash in today’s fine dining establishments. Showing that simplicity and fresh ingredient’s can still elevate your dishes beyond just what is expected of the run in the mill almost token “fine dining” establishments you find in almost every town across the country or even in the bastions of semi-guided or starred restaurants that have all but excused themselves from cooking altogether. The chefs at Mezzaluna manage to achieve this without turning bacon into foam and service into an almost Cirque Du Soleil esq. flaming truffle aioli extravaganza that in the end exists merely to cover up the flaws of modern innovation for innovations sake cooking. Where sterile bags have replaced the range and nearly everything has been converted to some kind of ill begotten fondant. Their ability to bring together competing textures (shrimp and grits anyone) and an almost playful recognition of the average Americans more basic pallet to the small additions of international savory classics united under an alternative but not over reaching style gives the menu some of its biggest stand outs. In particular the grilled Chicken skewers with a molasses bourbon glaze served with jalapeño cornbread stands equally reminiscent of the barbecue stalwarts of both Bangkok and Houston from which it takes inspiration, and the Japanese wagyu presented in a traditional Denver zabuton cut with pommes fondant ringed in an understated black garlic purée that is somehow the boldest stand out in a dish packed with rustic flavor were my personal favorites on the new menu. There are even some dishes that are an experience unto themselves. The beef Rigotoncini, paired with a simple stout red wine based balsamic sauce and tossed with melted Asiago cheese in particular left not only a completely clean plate but a feeling of true wholesomeness in it experience. It goes without saying that an establishment of this type strives for perfection in everything it does and without each piece working together the machine would break down. From the wait staff who have every item and potential pairing from the menu memorized, to bartenders who remember your preferred libation from your first visit months prior, or the attentive restaurant managers who keep it all running, the front of the house at Mez is no exception. Translating the same level of precision the Chef has brought to his food to the guests experience. Giving this restaurant not just the ingredients needed to make an establishment of a certain guides calibre but also those rarest of spices searched for everywhere by the wealthy and working class alike in Singaporean street food back alleys to uptown manhattan 500 dollar a plate eateries. That which in my opinion is worth much more than some stuffy French travel books “praises”. Two words brought together into a setting and feeling that in any arena you could spend your life searching for and it would not be wasted… Comfort and Soul. I don’t usually write reviews but people who dedicate so much of their lives and time to give strangers something more meaningful then just a plate of food should be recognized and Mezzaluna does just that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very welcoming, pleasing, beautiful restaurant, wonderful service and most importantly food was 9/10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was outstanding and the food was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food and service in a very relaxing setting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mezzaluna is a heavy hitter! My sister and mom were in town and I was able to get back to mezz. What an excellent experience from the whole staff.
I came ready to eat. We ordered nearly half the menu and were delighted by all the offerings. The kitchen is strong. The chili crisp fries were whimsical and delicious. The vegan dessert was nice and everything was well plated.
The service was just terrific! Smooth and professional. A warm dining room with some great recommendations. I enjoyed the zero proof drink menu and we were very well looked after.
Thank you for being excellent! I really loved it.
xoxo
Micah
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far, the best cocktail bar in Fargo. The dining is equally as good - Love this restaurant! Get the truffle fries and an old fashioned!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Truffle Fries
Service was excellent and the pasta dishes we each had were beyond amazing. Possibly the best pasta dishes we have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panna Cotta, Shrimp Fettuccine
This is a must stop if you consider yourself a foodie. Amazing food, and great wine list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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