This is a restaurant my family frequents and for good reason. The menu changes with seasonal options and the ilk. I remember not being able to decifer the menu like at all as a kid so that gives you a vibe of the menu. Staples I always ask for include the aranchi, the lobster ravioli, the bread pudding, and the huge hunk of meat they used to offer on the bone and all. Service will always be good. Prices are not conservative but it's worth it in my opinion. P.s. if you try anything, make it the tomato basil soup. I swear the owner puts drugs in there somehow, I'd give my left foot for the recipe and I MEAN that. read more

I have been going to Caffe Biaggo nearly weekly. Service and food are always wonderful Sign up and follow their specials, and now they are open for lunches again. read more

Caffè Biaggio - Grilled Romain Heart Salad - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I've been going here for many years and considered it a hidden gem. The food was great and the experience always exceeded our expectations. The vibe was fun and I visited several times a summer (we are snowbirds). So, when I had Out of town visitors taking them for a nice meal was a no-brainer. We arrived and had to wait. Waiting a couple of minutes is no big deal but 15 minutes when you have a reservation is pushing it. Suddenly another party arrives and the host rushes past us to great them like old friends and seats them at a great table that had just been cleared. I am embarrassed and miffed. The host kind of apologizes and finally seats us at the worst table in the restaurant by the kitchen door. Maybe it was the table. Maybe it was the fact of being treated shabbily in front of our guests. However, I can't enjoy the food, which tasted like nothing special. I miss the restaurant, but if I can't trust them, I can't -patronize them any longer. read more

Dined on 4/29/26 with a party of 4. Atmosphere great. Cocktails and wine great. Entrees ok and one very bad. Three red sauce entrees were flavorful but sausage was dense and dry. Didn't contain enough fat for flavor. Fourth entree Bucatini Alla Carbonara cintained rancid bacon, I had a bite or two and declared being full. Did not mention to the waiter, since this was their Date Night specialty. If you distrust my review, let me explain that I am a massage therapist who works with oil and can detect a hint of oil or fat being rancid. There was no mistaking that the bacon was rancid. In spite of all the positive draws of this caffe, we'll no longer dine there. So sad. read more

Ambiance: The ambiance of this place was nice, low lit and cozy vibe. I love that they have their own parking lot. Service: We got really great service at this restaurant! The server was very attentive and provided really great suggestions. Food: We went for the Wednesday date night special which included an app, entree (for each person) and a bottle of wine & dessert to share for $75! This was a very great deal considering the amount of food we got! We ordered the house salad, ravioli, bucatini, white wine and tiramisu. We also tried the cannoli but wasn't a fan of the custard. Overall, the food was okay. It was a big portion which was perfect for sharing. Of the items that we got, I'd have to say the bucanti & tiramisu were flavorful and tasty. read more

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Place looked fancy but service wasn't great! The staff were a bit rude and not welcoming. Would be nice if they could add more vegan options! read more

I can't tell you how delicious this food was. The pasta was too die for but the sauces were so rich and filling! We couldn't even finish our food, and my brother took home a full meal of leftovers. So tasty. read more

Caffè Biaggio - Ambience - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Food is superb and service is excellent. Menu is carefully curated. We were thrilled with everything. I wish I could eat more. I must come back to try more things. read more

Caffè Biaggio - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I routinely have a mixed experienced at this place. Food: Always very good. I usually get a starter and the bucatini (spelling)? Service: It appears to me that depending on the waiter you receive; you have a bad or good experience. I have been 3-4 times in the past year. I can say that I usually have a waiter who is inattentive; acts like we or myself are a bother to be there, and I (or we) feel apologetic when he does bother to stop by the table. Frankly - it's exhausting to be a patron there with those kinds of waiters, because you are always on the lookout or feel a bother if you need something. Usually, all we need are refills or whatnot. On the other hand, I always here and see this very well spoken, energetic and attentive waiter every time I go there. I have never gotten him. This place is not cheap - ran me over 100 last time I went for myself and one other person. I shouldn't feel bad and kind of "duped" on service after paying that much. I always have a sort of disappointed, sad and angry feeling walking out of there, even though the food was good. Service really does matter. Recommendations: Training on providing (1) Kind; and (2) Attentive service for most wait-staff. Photos: Posted a photo of my food. Again - it was excellent! read more

Caffè Biaggio - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I had dinner with 4 friends on a Wednesday night. The service was impeccable, the space is beautiful and the food is Italian, not American- Italian. My Negroni was huge! We tried the crackers with goat cheese and the calamari to start. I'm apprehensive to ever order calamari unless I can see the Ligurian sea, but it was surprisingly good. I also had the Warm Antipasto Salad and Gnocchi with Marinara. Both were outstanding. Others at the table had Sausage Ravioli and Linguine with Vongole. Everyone loved their food. I can also recommend the Lobster Ravioli and the Cioppino. They have a nice wine list with very fair prices. I need to eat here every week! And parking is easy. read more

The service was professional, the ambiance eclectic and the food superb! Very pleasant surprise!!! read more

Caffè Biaggio - a man sitting at a table with a plate of food - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

What a hidden gem!! I've driven past Caffe Biaggio countless times and I'm mad at myself for not trying it sooner. Be prepared for for fresh, delicious pasta and some of the best marinara sauce I've ever had. I've tried quite a few dishes here and they were all incredible. The potato gnocchi is soft and fluffy, paired perfectly with a creamy sauce. The Cioppino has so much flavor and was a huge portion and enough for two meals for me. They also have a great selection of wine and mixed drinks and a great dessert menu. I've tried the white chocolate bread putting and it was amazing. I've also had some sort of almond ice cream that was also very good. Service is always great and staff are very friendly. They also have a parking lot which is always a plus for me. This isn't your typical boojee Italian joint. It has more of a local feel with classic Italian recipes and I love it. It's one of those meals that you don't forget and constantly crave after trying. They also have some unique ties to Tony Bennet so you can read up on the history while you dine. read more

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This is a hidden gem if you like Italian food. The atmosphere is cozy and the food is authentic. We had the house salad and a bowl of tomato basil soup to start. This was the best tomato soup I've ever had. I would come back just for this. The spaghetti and meatballs is good, but there was too much sauce for the amount of pasta in my opinion. I had read reviews stating that the waiter was rude, which I thought the same thing at first. Turns out he speaks minimal English, so it is just a language barrier. I will be back for the soup and to try other pasta :) read more

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Great little Italian restaurant. I ordered the clam chowder, arancines, and the carbonara. All were high quality and very delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

Caffè Biaggio - Bucatini Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We ordered takeout and it was excellent. A complaint is that the person working the front wore a mask that was not covering her nose. It also fell off her mouth which prompted another customer to comment. PLEASE wear a better mask and wear it properly. We ordered 2 of the kits for 2. They come in divided containers and you just need to reheat and assemble. The Spaghetti and Meatballs had the most amazing and lightly textured meatballs. The Gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce was excellent. Both portions could have been larger for 2 people to share. The Blue Crab appetizer didn't look like much, especially after the hour drive home. I reheated in the oven and it was amazing. The Tiramisu was very good but the bread pudding was excellent. It was custardy on the bottom and had an excellent sauce. read more

Very intimate and romantic atmosphere, decent food and not-so nice service. 1. Reservation/wait time Never seen them full in the past, you can always find a table. I never made reservations no matter how big my party was. Always seated right away. 2. Food Food tastes good, but not exceptional. Very large portions. So the price looks somewhat high, but considering the sheer portion, this place is good. Typical Italian cuisine. Mussels- when I have over 5 or more of them not open, it makes me question the cooking. However, it tasted good and I didn't get sick, so it's good. Lamb- was really good! Lasagna: would not recommend, the sauce was nah. Lobster- quite good. I've had better, but would recommend it here. 3. Parking They have their own lot. 4. Service- bad They are simply put rude. I am not sure if they are running some sort of 'you-eat-whatever-i-cook regardless of my manners' service here. Okay I get you own the place and in a bad mood, but for god's sake, remember it is a service industry. Ruins the mood of the customers. There's no-nonsense service and there's rude and they're definitely pushing for the latter. Also, feel like they are quite racist. The neighboring table was very close to ours and the way they treat them versus us was significantly different. and those white couple only shared a dessert and drinks, whereas we ate and drank like pigs. For the amount of business we were bringing, could have been treated the same at least if not better. In short, I won't be coming back. I gave them 3 tries and I am done. I still won't mind eating here for the food, but the service is something I can't get passed. read more

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I love caffe biaggio! The last few times we've gone in, it hasn't been very busy so we could actually hear ourselves talk. It's a very different atmosphere from Bar La Grassa or Broders. Service has always been excellent. They take their time explaining the menu and are quick on offering you more warm bread. I have had the ravioli with sausage and really enjoyed it. My husband loves the bucatini! The menu isn't extensive but any of the pasta dishes will be good! There is a parking lot available for patrons which is awesome because university is always busy! read more

I was so impressed by this place!! It doesn't look like anything fancy from the outside and it's not in a super walkable area but they make REALLY good pasta! I've tried a couple of their dishes including the bucatini carbonara and the basil ricotta gnocchi and really liked them both! I've also had the arancini which were also great! Also my orders for pick up were ready in under 30 minutes which was also impressive! Keep doing what you're doing, I was so pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food here! read more

Everything on the menu sounded delicious. We ordered the risotto balls as an appetizer and the marinara sauce raised them to a delicious level. My husband got the bucatini alla carbonara and said it was the best pasta he's had in the twin cities. It was so creamy and just the right portion size. I got the signature Cioppino dish and it was one of the top dishes I've ever had. The sauce was the star of the show. I could've just eaten the garlic bruschetta with the tomato sauce. The atmosphere was intimate but lively. The only negative comments I have are about the service we received once sat at our table. The waiter gave an audible sigh when we didn't order any wine and then neglected us the rest of our visit. Our waters were not refilled until we got our check. I saw other tables get baskets of bread, which we did not get, but I can't say if this was complementary or not. We will definitely be returning to try more of the menu and hopefully we will get better service. read more

Tuesday night is date night. We went for our anniversary and it was a fantastic evening! You each get soup or salad, main course, and dessert. Also a bottle of wine and bread is included with date night. This date night was super affordable compared to other multi coursed meals in the twin cities and it was delicious. We will definitely we returning on a Tuesday. read more

We have always loved Biaggio. We have been going there for years. Their extensive menu always provides ample choices and the food, service and ambiance are great. read more

Bring your date here. Romantic! There must be a little old Italian lady in the kitchen. Her spouse must be the Italian man behind the bar who seats you. (You can tell he eats the noodles. lol) The reason I say this is because the food tastes like you are visiting someone in Italy! The servers are pro. Older gentlemen who know what good service looks and sounds like. So classy. read more

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I have been here several times and recommended to many others. But last night I ordered my favorite Cioppino, and it was not goo. First of all the bread it came with was burned and left a horrible t in my mout. I asked for spicey but it came bland. It did not have crab or scallops only A few shrimp 3, a small piece of fish and three mussels. Very disappointing! read more

I dislike posting harsh reviews but our dinner last night merits it. there were 4 of us in our party, new to this restaurant. Two people ordered wine, pointingout they wanted the $8 glass, not the $12 glass. While we waited for our food, a server placed a dish of olives on our table. We had not ordered it but did not see a server we could call over; that was another issue but not the main point. We saw our server talking to the server who had left the olives and motioning to the table next to ours. After no one came back, we ate them, knowing they cannot serve them again. We never had anyone ask us bout the food, refill our empty water glasses or acknowledge the olives. When the bill came, they had charged us for the olives and the $12 glasses of wine. We did not say anything because it was clear we were not who they were trying to keep as customers, our mistake. With the tip (yes we left 20%) our tab was over $200.00 for 4 people, 1 salad, 4 entrees, no dessert, 2 wine, 1 beer. We left with an awful feeling for the place, will not recommend and will not be going back. If you love the place, sorry to write this. read more

Every time I eat here I say, "why don't I come here more often?" In a perfect world, I'd eat here every day...

Overall experience was three stars due to differing reasons. Positives: There was a parking lot so you don't have to deal with street parking. The overall feel of the restaurant was really nice, paintings and fresh flowers on every table. Negatives: Service was suuuuuuuper slow. We waited a good ten minutes between having them take our plates away and receiving a check. There was only one other table with people in the restaurant so it was really shocking service was that bad. Food: I personally thought the food was a good basis to become better. The salad I had had a pool of dressing beneath it that really ruined it. Also, there was an insane amount of meat in comparison to the salad. The pasta my friend had was drenched in sauce. Overall, better control of sauces/dressing will elevate the food a lot. I also felt the food was *slightly* overpriced for what was received. read more

Caffè Biaggio - Bucatini Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Excellent food, service and drinks. Great for small groups or just two. Highly recommended

I've been here before and I love the atmosphere. I just came back from there. Please either retrain your staff or fire some of them. Two waiters tonight. One of them very nice and attentive. The way older man walking around didn't care or ask how our meal was or anything. I tried to call him twice and didn't answer. Also he got annoyed w my daughter because she kept trying to grab a glass for beer. He said well you pour it she won't let me do it. He came from nowhere to remove the goblets because weren't ordering wine. My dad and his wife ordered soda only and he brought just the cans. Not a glass or anything. He kept taking stuffs of the table without permission. I have been here before and this was a special occasion. I don't think I'll be coming back even tho the food is ok and I like the place. Service is awful. read more

We came here last night for a family birthday. We called around 6:15 to place a reservation at 7 for 5 people and they could fit us in! amazing. We got calamari and the sausage/peppers for an appetizer. I got the spinach ricotta gnocchi and it was good! i did wish it came w/ bread to soak up the sauce, we ended up just asking for additional table bread for it and it was tasty! the rest of my family was all happy with their meals. they have cool cocktails as well. nice ambiance inside. they do seem a bit short staffed so i hope they can get more workers soon (: read more

I came here on a Monday afternoon with my boyfriend after the zoo since it was close by. We got there and it was pretty empty. The menu was small and there were no appetizers on it. We asked our waitress did they have any options for apps and she said they had 3 options for appetizer. I wasn't sure if they didn't want people to order apps and why it wasn't on the menu, but we were confused. Appetizer: We ordered the seafood stuffed mushroom caps. It came with 4 medium/large caps over a spring mix. These were soooo good and I think was 10 or 12 bucks. The table bread was nothing special to me. Entrée: I ordered the Bucatini alla Carbonara. The waitress recommended it and said it was very rich and warned us. I ordered it and she was right! It was very rich, but it did taste very good! I had to eat it with bread and stop for a little bit because the favor is so rich. My boyfriend ordered the orecchiette in pesto. It seemed undercooked and very chewy to me, but my boyfriend said that's the texture and that's how it was supposed to taste. I would not order it again! Service: She was good and everything came in timely manner, since it was dead. She kept asking if we wanted more water and more bread. I was getting kind of annoyed because I am so used to waiters giving us more bread if we were empty and more water instead of asking all of the time. Atmosphere: It seem like it was fancy or business casual. I was wearing leggings and a hoodie and seemed under dressed. It was small, but comfortable. I did like the atmosphere and they did have outside seating. It doesn't look like it could accommodate a big group, maybe better for smaller groups. Overall: 4/5. The prices were pretty fair and service was good. I would come here again maybe for dinner, but not for lunch.Next time I will try some dessert! read more

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1st time last Friday. Parking was a little challenging but could have been worse. No reservations, able to score a table in the bar area around 7 PM. Worried for a sec as the older gentleman who seated us was rather disgruntled that we had no reservation and had to move a stack of menus off of the table that was left. But then we got Jeff. Jeff was friendly and attentive. All around great service for the rest of the evening. The food was PHENOMENAL. Wow. Had the grilled romane salad, ravioli, lasagna (Neapolitan style) and chocolate moose dessert. Took the tomato basil soup to go. So glad I did. We will be back, and we'll make a reservation. Several got sent away while we were there (though reserved tables didn't re-fill - odd) including a group of 6 in town from NJ for Final 4. read more

So we went back there tonight had an awesome meal, great food, good prices and the best waiter in St Paul MN.So i had the biaggio tomato-basil soup it was the best Tomato siup ive had.Then i had the home made bucatini alla carbonarathat was always superb Thank you, Basam and John D'Agostino Mama would be so happy to know that people love your restaurant and the food. read more

Caffè Biaggio - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Italian cuisine that is sure to make you come back for more! Walking in for the first time, we start to notice the atmosphere and decor. Before we get a good look around we're greeted by a wonderful man that asks us how we're doing while he rests on a table with, most noticeably, a basket of reading glasses for the menu (not that the print is small, just a kind gesture!). We tell him that we'd like to look at the menu and, if possible, place a to-go order. He informs us of a discount for take-out and tells us that if we have any questions he'd be happy to answer them. Looking around, there's hand-crafted tiles (we later found out), beautiful art and murals, amazing light fixtures, and oh, the bar! The BAR! It's gorgeous! It has an awesome copper light fixture, real, antique wooden curio cabinet where they store the glasses (that you're actually served) and an AWESOME antique espresso machine (although they don't use it). We sit in the chairs located by the door and begin to peruse the menu. Try NOT drooling when reading it! We decide on an appetizer, salad, and some pasta. I go up to that same kind gentleman and place our order. I ask him for a dessert menu, as well. Sitting back down, the two of us start salivating over the choices and I think the gent noticed. He came over and asked if we had any questions or needed help. We ask his opinion and he mentions one that was in the top 2 for us, so we go for it. As we're waiting for our food, he comes over and starts to chit chat, very friendly, yet not pushy or overbearing (like some establishments I've been to). He tells us about his place (yep, that's right! The owner was the host!) He wasn't cocky or overconfident, just proud and matter of fact. We chat back and forth some more and I get up and sneak around for a few photos. If you noticed, which I did (and it makes a fantastic touch) there's linens on the table (hardly ever seen anymore) and FRESH FLOWERS in little vases at the table! Our food comes out and we pay a decent price and head home. The eating commences! First of all, they don't use styrafoam, Plus! That's always a good thing! The french baguette was a standard one. The beet, gorgonzola, walnut and mixed green salad was delicious! The dressing wasn't overpowering, but had a flavor that was just perfect! THEN! The GOAT CHEESE WITH FIG JAM AND PESTO served with sesame crackers was TO DIE FOR! Perfect form, just enough crackers, and nicely temperate, it just MELTED IN YOUR MOUTH! It was by far, my favorite of the meal! After that came the Beef braised in Borolo! The meat didn't need a knife and melted in your mouth, with wonderful sauce that had carrots and onions that still had crunch while being soft enough for the sauce. The noodles were cooked just right, but don't plan on saving them and them to not clump. They're real, This WILL HAPPEN. It's supposed to. We waited for a bit to settle our stomachs to make room for dessert. It was, BY FAR, the best Bread Pudding I've had in this state YET! The texture was exactly what it should have been, a portion just right for two and caramel sauce that got sweeter the more you dipped the bread pudding into the pool! Mmmmm. It was exactly the right thing to finish off the evening with! My new comfort food! To the owners and wait staff....you shall soon be seeing two more regular faces, as I'm undoubtedly sure you have a few already! Congrats on being our new Italian favorite! All in all....You should eat there. Or, miss out on some of St. Paul/Minneapolis's finest! read more

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We took two mothers to brunch on Mother's Day including my 79-year-old mom. On arrival, we were whisked past lovely window-side tables to the very back corner of the restaurant, that turned out to be cozy and quiet and allowed my mother to participate in all the conversation. Bingo. The service was great! Everybody ordered something different so I got to sample more than what I ordered - the Torta Rustica (fantastic); and the chicken rustica that one of my companions ordered I almost embarrassed myself by thinking I could lick that plate clean. They have their own parking lot so don't worry about the light rail construction. It's worth a u-turn if required to get there. read more

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Love, love, LOVE this restaurant. Perfect every time. Wonderful food and great service. Always a winner!

"Hands down, The best Italian food I've ever had in Minnesota." - my Italian boyfriend We had a wonderful experience here and I love that the menu changes quarterly, so we can come back and try something new at least 4 times a year! This is the best kept secret of St. Paul and their authenticity to true Italian food is wonderful (not much "Americanized" menu options). We ordered the arancine for our appetizer, which is deep fried risotto filled with mozzarella, and if our entrees weren't coming we would have ordered seconds! We enjoyed the gnocchi and veal medallions (melted in your mouth) for dinner and were so full we almost didn't get dessert! Alas, we could not pass it up. We ordered the almond semifreddo and had to resist from licking the plate! Can't wait to go back! read more

Caffè Biaggio - Veal medallions, saltamboca style. - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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We picked up a family order of vegetarian lasagna on Christmas Eve and it was absolutely fantastic! We liked it so much that we will get it in the future for sure! It was obvious that this was made by someone who cares about what they do. Thanks for a wonderful meal! read more

Not having much to do on a day I wanted to celebrate my graduation I opted for a solo lunch at Cafe Biaggio. For my first time I ordered something other than their gnocchi (which is amazing). I got the hot roast beef sandwich with sweet peppers, a glass of wine, tomato basil soup, and for the finale a slice of white chocolate bread pudding with caramel sauce. The sandwich was perfect, the soup was delicious, and the dessert was a piece of heaven. In the midst of light rail construction on University Ave, I find myself rooting for all the affected businesses. Please be aware that parking is a bit of a mess, none of which is the restaurant's fault. To access the lot you'll need to take Raymond instead of University. It's worth the hassle because the dining experience is just that much more intimate and you can tell the staff truly appreciates your continued loyal support. read more

Caffè Biaggio - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food here was quite good. However, the menu provides no explanation of what is in any of the dishes, which proved frustrating. For example, I ordered the bruschetta expecting a traditional preparation since no description was provided. However, I received three pieces: one traditional, one olive & goat cheese, and one with corn & beans. We also had the neapolitan lasagna and mama's antipasto salad, both of which were quite tasty. The salad deserves extra special mention. It contained an extremely healthy amount of prosciutto and roast beef, which accompanied several cheeses and the mixed greens. read more

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Food: 4 stars Service: 2 stars The food was great. I got the spaghetti with meatballs and it was very good, especially the meatballs (which I am somewhat particular about.) The service was not so great. We walked in and stood at the front waiting to be seated. Half of the restaurant was empty, they weren't very busy, yet we still waited for several minutes, to the point where we were considering leaving and going somewhere else. When I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs I asked for the meatballs on the side, because on occasion I've ended up not liking the meatballs and the taste gets into the sauce. The waiter looked at me like I had offended him, and replied "on the side?" In an incredulous and snobbish tone. Perhaps it's an unusual request, but given the simplicity of it, I found his response to be rude and unwarranted. We also waited several minutes for the check, even though the restaurant was even less busy than before. Verdict: the food is very good, but if you plan on asking for a spare napkin or water without ice, don't expect polite service. read more