I was visiting from Chicago and I loved Bacio. Such fresh ingredients and a vast menu. I had a difficult time choosing what to order, I wanted to try everything! Our waitress was knowledgeable and helped me choose items I absolutely loved. The beet salad is delicious and huge for all beet lovers out there. I also had the lamb vermicelli that was so tasty. There's really nothing like lamb and venison from Minnesota. Next time I'm in town I will be sure to visit Bacio again. read more

Beautiful ambience, great service, and delicious food. What more can you ask for in a restaurant? I was visiting from out of town and my friends picked this place which they have been meaning to try. We had Blood orange margarita, hibiscus Mule, and Prairie pineapple martini. Blood orange margarita was a little too tart and pineapple martini was a little too sweet. We also tried ahi tuna crisps and crab cake for appetizers. Both were delicious. On top of that we got fresh baked bread which was warm and fluffy. For entrée we ordered pesto crusted Seabass, coconut seafood risotto and chicken under a brick. All were perfectly cooked and delicious. After all this, we were really full but could not resist the homemade gelato. We had a scoop each of strawberry cheesecake and vanilla. Vanilla was OK but the strawberry cheesecake gelato was really good. Overall we had a great experience and our waitress was very pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Chef's kiss! Honestly some of the yummiest food I've had in a while. The cocktails and food was divine. We came as a group of 5 so we eat got a different drink and meal combination. I got the pork chop with Chimichurri sauce and sautéed vegetables! The burst of flavor was strong (in a good way). I got a keg lime pie martini and it was very smooth and frothy. The appetizers were so good that we emptied them in minutes read more

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A very cute spot! Based on where it's located, I couldn't tell from the outside how large it is on the inside. The decor is great! There's internal rock work and a large open roof. It almost feels like a nice get away. I had the roasted cauliflower calamari. Both were tasty. Though I was surprised how good the cauliflower was. It was roasted and service on smashed cauliflower with a delicious sauce on top. I'd return just for that! The calamari can be ordered in a small or large size. It is by the oz so the number of pieces will vary. I opted for the large thinking if I got full, I could take some home. The large order was rather small. I don't think it would be worth ordering the small. We were greeted nicely upon are entrance and thanked king upon our exit. The waitress seemed nice enough. However, my friend noticed other tables around us being brought the house bread. We weren't even offered it. Not sure why. That was definitely a miss. Overall, nice place. They also have a patio. I'd like to get back out there before the summer ends. read more

The happy hour menu has so many delicious and different choices compared to many restaurants. We loved Chef Matthew's shrimp toast. Kara was an exceptionally lovely bartender. Will definitely be back for the shrimp toast if nothing else! read more

Bacio has been a favorite restaurant for years. My GF and I ordered the walleye dinner -$38.95. The fish was mushy and the breading was oily. The worst walleye I've had in a long time. The potatoes were dry and tasteless. The dish was garnished with a few slices of tomato. No other veggies. Very disappointing. Service was excellent as always. read more

Looking for a perfect happy hour location? Look no further than Bacio! This restaurant definitely have a full blown Italian menu but this review is going to ignore that and focus only on the happy hour menu! First thing to know is every day they offer happy hour from 3-6pm in the rather large bar section. *Be sure to let the host know you are there for happy hour.* You can find their happy hour menu online but most of the dishes are between $9-13 and we have tried SO many of them. They also offer happy hour drink specials including some mock tails and Izzys. (Honestly Bacio should employ me with the praise I'm about to sing.) Now normally at Bacio you get bread and butter but when we come for happy hour we have to ask for it #noshamehere. That bread is honestly chefs kiss! We started of course with Izzy's and some ciders off their regular bar menu. Here's our opinions on the dishes: -Walley tacos ($11 for 2)- not always available but delicious and a hint of spicy. Mmm -Ahi Tuna Crisps ($13 for 6ish)- great for sharing and unique. Lots of textures here! -Parmesan shrimp ($12 for a plate)- great for a group, we were shocked at the amount. -Tortiglioni Rossa ($11 for a small plate)- yummy! we normally share the pasta between two but it's a small dish. -Caico de Pepe ($10 for a small plate)- classic! ^same info -Braised meat balls ($10 for 3)- easily cut in half. Would be great with the bread! -Shirt Rib Tacos ($11 for 2)- we ordered two of these and this was the star of the show! -Salsiccia ($13) best deal for sharing, it's a large pizza that's thin and perfect! -Chicken Satay ($11 for 4ish)- great for sharing, peanut sauce made it even better. -Chicken tenders ($11 for 5)- major pass- over done We love stopping by Bacio, fair warning that it adds up quickly. This is not your Apple Bees $5 happy hour. This is quality food that's made fresh and they offering smaller plates for happy hour. I'm a fan and I'll continue stopping by! read more

This was my first time here. We were a group of 5 and all left happy. Our waitress Courtney was phenomenal with service and explaining the menu thoroughly. The blood orange margarita was wasn't too sweet or too boozy. The wild mushroom flatbread has Brie cheese and taste amazing. The crust is perfectly thin and crispy. I ordered it as an appetizer and shared with the table. The sauce on the pasta was delish! Things I didn't get a picture of - we shared a sampler of bruschetta; caprese salad. The Mediterranean risotto is hard to envision but it's well put together. If you don't like fresh mint you should pass. The best thing was the coconut shrimp risotto with clams and white fish! That will be a next time. read more

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Had a great dinner here tonight. Really enjoyed the various items from the daily specials menu! read more

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Chicken Parmesan is good, some cold spots in the mozzarella. If I never tried it at Amore Uptown I'd say it was better, but it needed some spice in the sauce and a lighter crispness to the chicken. The ambiance is lovely. read more

Bacio - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Stopped in last night and sat at one of the seat yourself tables in the bar area (I love that they have that option!). We had asked how long the wait was and we're told over an hour! Understandable for a Friday night obviously so I was happy to see open tables in the bar area! Our server brought us bread right away, loved that too. The chicken parm was exactly what I wanted, the apple arugula salad was delish and so were the sticky ribs! We were sharing everything and our server had the chef split the salad and the entree up onto two plates for us, appreciate that so much! Will for sure be back. read more

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We love stopping by for happy hour. The staff know us and will make recommendations off the monthly specials menu. Parmesan shrimp is a favorite appetizer and Mediterranean Tuna and Lamb Linguine are excellent main courses. read more

We had brunch at Bacio's this weekend and everyone enjoyed themselves. The food was very good. Everyone ordered breakfast items. I had the mushroom spinach omlet with crisp hasbrowns. Very good, wish I had a side of hollandaise to pour over it which would have elevated it to perfection. Our waitress was attentive, but got the orders mixed up of who ordered what. That was not a big deal overall. One thing I must point out to management...you have a beautiful establishment, so when I see numerous chairs sitting againt a wall with huge rips and their stuffing exposed, for goodness sakes, get them reupholstered or replace them. They are an eyesore which brings down the dining experience. read more

This place is horrible! Everything on this menu tastes bad! Over garlicky Everything!! I would not feed this to my dog. Horrible!!

I will first say the food at this place deserves more than three stars, but this is a mere 5 stars for an overall experience. Prices were a bit higher than average for this kind of place. Service was also good. No complaints at all, they were above average. Ambiance was "ok". It was nice and dark, but very loud. They also have a ton of 4-person booths and very few tables for larger parties so plan accordingly. What removes the 4th star was the win. While they had a good wine list compared to most, the bottle prices were also higher that necessary and they aren't keeping their wines chilled to a proper temperature. This is a major beef I have with this area. If you are going to be charging us $80+ for a bottle, it better not come to the table over 55 degrees (red) or 46 (white). The $90 Pinot we ordered was marked up 3x and wasn't even room temp it was hot. (the whites we ordered were proper temp). Five of us walked out of there with a $480 bill and we only had one cocktail and two bottles of wine (neither over $100) for the table. Because of this we probably won't go back which is too bad because the food and service were great. read more

The interior space was quite nice and the food was good but a bit pricey. If I am spending $25 for a pasta dish, I don't want to spend another $12 for a salad! read more

First time at Bacio and we will be back! Everything we ordered was great starting with drinks and the bruschetta trio, then the chicken parm & the hangar steak, and then dessert. David was amazing and made our experience 11/10. read more

Bacio - Budino dessert - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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Amazing find while traveling for work. The service and food were excellent. This restaurant will be on repeat when I'm in town!

Had a very nice kid free evening with my husband here. Started with the Ahi Tuna appetizer and it was light, fresh and delicious. Side Cesar salad was a good size and very good too. My husband got the shrimp Alfredo and said it was delicious. I had the butternut squash flatbread and it was good. Ended the dinner with crème brûlée and the Kara Mio martini and they were both amazing. So happy we tried this place. Service was friendly and fast. Bar area was seat yourself which was great because we didn't make a reservation. I would recommend a reservation if you want to sit in the dining area. read more

Bacio - Crème brûlée - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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Great atmosphere! Loved the high stone curved arches and ceiling. All three of us were happy with our meals. The Margherita pizza had a chewy crust with great char and flavorful sauce. The Mushroom ravioli was al dente and mild. The filet mignon sandwich was done perfectly and came with the biggest pile of shoestring yummy fries. The chocolate cake dessert was rich and dense like the best brownie. Mmmmm. I guess I am a fan. ;) read more

Bacio - Mushroom ravioli - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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Bacio has gone way down hill in service and management. A once great restaurant, now the service is slow and poorly managed. The menu is tired and the food mediocre at best. There are far too many places to eat in Minnetonka to waste your time at this disappointing place. read more

Came in on a Wednesday night without reservations and only had to wait a little bit before being seated at a hightop. Even at the hightop we received good service despite how busy it was. It seemed like there was two different vibes that could be going on. One area to watch sports and have apps and another area that would be good to bring a date. read more

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Great spot for Italian food. It's quite busy, but that's because the food is delicious and the drinks are crafty. I recommend making a reservation if you plan to go here on a weekend evening. The fresh bread and butter is absolutely delightful. We ordered the crab cake, spaghetti, and the tortiglioni rossa. I will say that $23 for one crab cake is a bit steep in my opinion, but boy was it good. It was so good that my sister with autism tried to fork the entire thing into her mouth in one bite (lol). The food came out pretty quick for being so busy, I was very much impressed. Will definitely return! read more

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No words needed. But since I have to meet the character limit... the food was absolutely stellar. Wait staff was incredibly kind and the establishment itself was stunning. Was in a group of 7 people and everyone got a different dish and can honestly say there was not a single complaint or dislike. read more

Bacio - Hangar Creekstone Farms Hanger Steak* - Italian Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

This was my first visit & we had such a beautiful spot on their large patio. We snuck in at the beginning of happy hour & grabbed the Ahi Tina Crips, Calamari, and some cocktails on HH prices. The Ahi Tuna crisps were my favorite & really tasty! I ordered a flatbread with was super really nice. It was pretty big for the price & the crust was great! The staff was nice & service as a whole was great! Looking forward to visiting again in the future! read more

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One night we were looking for a place for dinner near our hotel in Minnetonka near Plymouth Road so I went to Yelp and found Bacio. The first thing that struck us upon entering was the old world decor and how busy it was. People who were seated seemed to be having a good time, the vibe was livery. Upon arrival we were seated immediately and our server quickly greeted us. Being it was our first time at Bacio our server made some great recommendations for cocktails and from the menu for appetizers. The shrimp toast appetizer was unique and enjoyed by all at the table. I ordered my usual vodka martini with two olives, it was at that moment that the server asked if I wanted bleu cheese stuffed olives, it was a pleasant surprise/offer which I gladly accepted. I ended up ordering the porcini crusted dry aged rib eye steak which came out with a large steak covered in mushrooms on top of the cheddar mashed potatoes. It was fantastic and while I was struggling to finish it I didn't want to leave any behind. My wife had the lasagna which was also a large portion and very good. Everything we were served was fresh and full of flavor. We finished the meal with the gelato which did not disappoint. We highly recommend Bacio if you are looking for a nice restaurant in the Minnetonka/Plymouth area with great service, food, and ambiance. read more

Bacio happy hour is chefs kiss and their dinner food is also fabulous. Love their patio in the summer, and their small bites if you're grabbing a small dinner with girlfriends. Great for a family celebration dinner for their regular priced meals. read more

Love this place! Food is so delicious and fresh!! Service is great too, so friendly and attentive! Been here a few times and always look forward to returning! We're taking my niece and husband there tomorrow, so they can enjoy it as much as we do! read more

Food is real good. I need to go back again. I need to keep it on my radar. Shrimp fettuccine during curbside only during the height of the pandemic was a gereat food memory. A comfort food for me. read more

Bacio deserves more praise than many of these reviews that give less than 5 stars. I travel for work weekly, for 27 years, and I recently found this place... I at here daily for the 4 weeks I was in the area, and I have to say that I not only never had a bad meal, the staff were all lovely, ALL the pasta is made fresh daily (which is something that can't be said for a lot of Italian places), the happy hour menu has some good pricing and treats. Pizzas are all delicious, though I do prefer the pastas and fishes personally. Steak is also an option, and as a former Texan who is very serious about my beef (which is hard to get any northerner to cook properly), they were able to meet my requests here. This is a solid 5 for food. A solid 5 for staff friendliness and general interactions. Also a solid 5 for ambience and welcoming environment. If you have't tried Bacio, you should definitely give it a go. Ciao! read more

The Bacio patio is an oasis. The vine covered walls give you a sense of peace and distance you from the noise and traffic. Service has always been fast and friendly, and the food never disappoints. I love being able to support local restaurants, and this is one of the best! read more

Food and service are always great! Love the vibe and atmosphere to sit with friends and enjoy being together!

Food was some of the best I've ever had. We had the most amazing waitress Molly. She was so sweet and super informative. We just moved back here from California and this will be a staple date spot from now on. Can't wait for many more amazing meals here. Will be trying out the whole menu read more

Love it!! Food exceptional!! Same with service. The drinks are on point. Had the shrimp toast and pasta with meat sauce! I can't make it as good as they do! And I cook! read more

Best experience I've had at a restaurant in a LONG time! Business dinner for 4 on a busy Friday night. Ordered numerous items. Everything came quickly, perfectly prepared & tasted amazing! No wilted lettuce or parts to pick out of my salad. My filet mignon was delicious, I didn't even request steak sauce. Their pizza is equally fantastic, better than many local pizza joints. The entire staff was attentive, prompt, welcoming & accommodating of special requests. At 7pm on Friday there was moderate noise but we didn't find it too loud for our conversation. I love the dimmer lighting (adds to the ambiance) but there was also a small lamp at the booth, that one of my colleagues turned on for more lighting. The place was packed but there's ample (safe, well-lit) parking so it wasn't a problem. Great location, easy to find, right off 394, close to my colleagues hotel. I will return with & without guests, for dine in & carry out. Bacios is superb! read more

Our server was very rude. Only took our order and gave us the check, didn't introduce herself or ask how our food was tasting. The food made me and my boyfriend poop ourselves for a whole day after. Hosts were not friendly either. #DoNotRecommend read more

We took a work group here last night and they really delivered. The service was top notch and we were not an easy group to please. All 8 were really happy with the food and their happiness reflected back to me for choosing Bacio. They were busy but we never felt ignored. Great place for our group to relax and catch up. Highly recommend. read more

The food here is always amazing along with the margaritas! Good selection of wine as well. I've enjoyed 90% of the menu and there's not one thing that I've disliked or wouldn't order again. The customer service is always immaculate and top notch. So, all in all would definitely recommend making this a usually go to. Because you'll see me here once a week. read more

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Another awesome experience at Bacio! I left a glowing review a few months back and today attended for a business meeting. Another flawless experience. The food: the waitress explained what the Dill pickle chicken sand which was and how they made it. The entire tabled ordered it and it was incredible! Perfectly breaded and fried chicken. Got the chopped salad instead of the fries which was an awesome substitute. The blue cheese was fantastic. Service: our waitress was 5 stars. Staying engaged but respecting the vibe of our table. This was subtle but much appreciated. Ambiance: the vibe in here is great. Happy people, happy staff, not too loud but clearly people having a good time. Another wonderful experience. Might try and go back again tomorrow!! read more

Good stuff Parmesan Crusted Shrimp Walleye Milanese Good people Good time Be a regular read more