I have loved every item I've tried on the menu (and I have tried every item) We like to sit at the beautiful historic bar at happy hour and I wanted to say thank you for all the pleasure you give us with outstanding service and so many favorite meals. Forgive me, Grandma *DeGidio's lasagna is THE BEST I've EVER HAD* read more

DeGidio's is one of those "hidden treasures" on West 7th in St. Paul. The parking situation in St. Paul is always interesting but DeGidio's has ample off street parking and a significant amount of street parking too. They do take reservations, and they fill up. However, they reserve most of the tables and booths in their bar area for "walk-in". Today was our third time being here and we have never had to wait to sit. So the Bar...you would think that bar seating would be loud, crowded and uncomfortable with poor service. Nothing could be further from the truth. My wife and I were able to enjoy our meal and comfortable conversation. Now, for the food. They have an appetizer called "Pizza Fries". Having been frequent diners at Mama's, and having pizza fries there, that was what I was expecting, a garlic and butter pizza crust with cheese on it. This is not that. The pizza fries are pizza dough deep fried. Sounds simple, and it is...but they are so addicting. You will not be disappointed. Tonight my wife and I both ordered the special which was Chicken Parmesan in vodka sauce. The sauce was tangy and delicious. The Chicken Parm was done to perfection, the chicken was moist and the breading was well done. Over all, if you want Italian comfort food, this is the place to go. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Chicken Parmesan with Vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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We wanted Italian food and a comfortable atmosphere. We decided to try somewhere we hadn't been and called ahead to see if we needed reservations. They had an automated attendant that was a little frustrating to work around as we wanted to ask questions. Getting to a real person took awhile and we were pretty frustrated by the time we got through. We decided to just show up and take our chances and we are so glad we did. The dining room had an hour wait but we were able to sit in the bar area immediately. The bar area consisted of numerous booths and feels less like a bar and more like a distinguished upgrade of an Applebees. The staff was so attentive and everything came out so quickly. We tried the pizza fries - expecting a version of cheese pizza cut in strips. Imagine our surprise and delight when what was delivered was soft, squishy dough with sweet tomatoey pizza sauce arrived. It was amazing! The last bite was barely made when our entrees arrived, piping hot. We tried the pasta pesto with chicken and the chicken parm. Both were perfectly cooked and had such fresh, homemade flavors! Accompanied by the world's softest bread and flavored butter. The portions were huge and we brought more home than what we ate. The server was a highlight. So amazing and attentive. The staff worked together to provide an excellent experience - keeping drinks filled, clearing plates as they emptied, making sure we felt seen. All in all, we will be back. The only negative was that irritating phone attendant. It doesn't represent the kind of service you will receive once you arrive. Don't let it scare you off! read more

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The food as always was great! The blackened chicken was only a $2 upcharge from the pesto pasta. A huge bargain! Also the Milano Mule was only $11, a great price for a cocktail anywhere these days! It was really busy, even without an event downtown. Our server was attentive and friendly. And service was quick. The bar is open seating in the booths. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Pesto Pasta - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Visited DeGidios this past Friday night! Glad we had an early reservation as there was a huge line of people waiting by the time we left (7ish). Highly recommend a reservation. Our table got the buffalo wings, chicken parm and pesto pasta with blackened chicken. Everything was TOP tier delicious. If you're looking for a filling and flavorful Italian American style meal, this is the spot. They also served us some fluffy sourdough with garlic butter which we devoured. I got the blood orange mocktail (blanking on the name) but that was also good, nice and refreshing with such a heavy dinner. One thing I wanted to note was although our waitress was very kind and attentive, we did feel rushed out. I know when making the reservation they do mention they limit you on time but that just always feels so pushy (no matter how kind) when you're there trying to enjoy a meal and company. So just be aware of this if you go!! read more

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My son took us here on the recommendation of others. The place is very established with many customers on a Thursday night. After a few minutes wait we were seated in a booth in the bar area which reminded me of the bar from Cheers. The waitress was very attentive. For appetizers we got the pizza fries and bruschetta. We sampled various entrees and were very satisfied. read more

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We were so happy to hear they now offer gluten free options. We had the gluten free Chicken Alfredo and it was great. I called and confirmed they don't use any of the same boiling pots that the other pasta is used for. The essential purchase for me is the Stromboli. Crispy outside, soft and delicious on the inside. The lasagna is good as well, but it does bring a little spice to the table so be aware. read more

Great service and food! Restaurant is very cool inside feeling like an old supper club. read more

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Loved again. Got us in at 7. Comfortable place to talk and eat a delicious meal. Excellent service. read more

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neat atmosphere. the espresso martini and pino grigio were both tasty. we tried the vodka pasta (add the shrimp!!!), chicken alfredo, and spaghetti. everything was pretty good. i was told to order the vodka pasta before i came here and i was not disappointed. would recommend. read more

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Went for a date night last night. Service was good. Calamari was a little tough. I had the frutti di mare, with scallops, shrimp, and mussels. The pasta was awesome. Flavor as great. My fiance had the lasagna. She liked it. It was very cheesy. The bread pudding was ok, I have had better, and I have had worse. The cannoli was average read more

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DeGidios is consistently good and has one of the best burgers you'll find. Going to an Italian restaurant and getting a burger isn't what most people think of doing, but trust me. It's amazing. Salads, apps and pasta of course are all A+. Love the atmosphere and staff. One of our favorite "go-to" places in St Paul. read more

We visited DeGidio's this last week for the first time in a long time and what a fun night. We sat in the bar to catch up on MN sports as the Wild, Vikings and TWolves were all playing!! The bartender was fantastic and it was as fun to learn some of the history as this place has been a St Paul staple since 1933. Both the bar and dining room are cozy and the entire restaurant is full of regulars. Our dinners were yummy. Nothing over the top unique but solid pasta dishes and the tiramisu was delish. Great parking lot too. We'll be back. read more

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Our family celebrated two birthdays on a Saturday night, and they loved it! They want it to be our new family go-to restaurant for family events. We tried lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, and a couple of other pastas that were delicious. We liked our beverages: dirty martini, lemon drop and mule. Too full for dessert, but want to come back for cannolis! Our server was very attentive, and our table was out of the bustle of the restaurant, so we liked that too. We parked on the street, because the parking lot was packed! read more

Went to DeGidios for my birthday and had a nice time. The restaurant has been around for close to 100 years so I was excited to go back as I've been here before and had enjoyable experiences. They have a cozy lounge dining room that provides an intimate setting for dinner. The food we tried was very good. Their basic marinara sauce is very robust and is a great compliment to their meatballs. The bolognese sauce is fairly acidic and has a slight spice to it. We also liked the heirloom tomato bruschetta as a starter. There were some hiccups with the service tonight. It was slow to place an order, some of our food was forgotten and took a long time to pay for our meal. During the dinner we had to find someone to track down our server who was absent. Later in the dinner they were hanging out with a co worker in another booth and took their time to come back to collect our tab. Maybe if I wasn't visiting for a special occasion I wouldn't be so sensitive to this but it was a letdown. Luckily the food is good so I'll go again! read more

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The wood tones and lighting here make for a beautiful backdrop to an old school Italian meal. Our waiter was pleasant and did a good job of highlighting the menu when I asked what was popular. Cocktails: prosecco and a beer (3/5) Appetizer: Italian Chopped Salad (4/5) Entrees: Pesto with Chicken (4/5) / Spaghetti and meatballs (5/5) read more

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We went here with some friends and had never been before. Quickly we realized we would be back! We really liked the lighting and the decor. Lots of TV's for the guys to watch March madness and awesome desserts. Our server was nice but mixed up our order and receipt. Other staff was very friendly as well! We recommend the Cannoli's for dessert. read more

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Went to celebrate a friend who was in town and this was very good pasta! I felt like it wasn't anything crazy but just well done dishes and great atmosphere. The staff were very kind and helpful when trying to decide a dish. Another plus is they have a large parking lot so you don't have to worry about finding parking. read more

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We came here for my wife's birthday--our first time--and it was a solid choice. We'd heard a lot of great things, so we were excited to finally try it. We made reservations and were seated right away, which was a great start. The host was friendly, and our server was attentive without being overbearing--checking in regularly on drinks and making sure everything tasted right. We kicked things off with the buffalo wings. They had great flavor without too much heat, which I personally enjoyed. For the main course, I went with the burger, and my wife ordered the rigatoni alla vodka. My burger was filling, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. The bun was just a touch on the firm side (I'll admit, I'm a bit of a burger snob), but overall it was very good. The fries, though, were excellent--definitely a highlight. My wife really enjoyed her dish as well--the sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy. She mentioned it could've used a little fresh Parmesan and a bit more heat, since she likes some spice, but overall she was happy with it. Since it was her birthday they gave us a free desert and the server mentions the bread pudding which was very tasty. Overall, a great experience with good food, solid service, and a nice atmosphere. We'd definitely come back. read more

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Finally made it to DeGidio's for a long-overdue yap sesh with a friend, and it definitely lived up to the hype. It was packed (yes, worth the wait), but once seated everything was great. For starters, I enjoyed an N/A beer and my friend had the old fashioned sampler. We shared the garlic cheese bread as an appetizer. I enjoyed the lasagna and my friend had the blackened shrimp Alfredo (I snagged a bite) and yummy everything was delicious. Dessert is typically a non-negotiable for me, so I tried the tiramisu which was good, but my friend's chocolate lava cake was the standout. Friendly service, Yummo eats, cozy atmosphere, and we stayed until closing just chatting it up. Can't wait to come back to try the DeGidio's burger. read more

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This was my first time in Minnesota, celebrating graduation! I love italian food, especially super filling and delicious italian food. DeGidios was not only super delicious, but the staff were kind and efficient and it was very easy to make a reservation read more

Went here for our monthly Dinner Club and it definitely did not disappoint! The food was very good and very reasonably priced read more

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An Italian staple since 1933 in downtown St Paul. I finally tried it after my in-laws were raving about it. Definitely high expectations going in from an Italian girl who grew up in NY and ancestors to immigrants from Italy. We went in through the side door (bar area) - not the main entrance and were immediately greeted and brought to a lovely booth. The ambience is great and old school world. Like you're hanging out with some gangsters in Brooklyn. The service was top notch. Food: I ordered the gluten free pasta arrabiata with shrimp. It's a spicy red sauce with gfree fusilli pasta. It was very good but for the cost of pasta and red sauce and shrimp...unfortunately not worth the cost for this Italian gal. I have to mention that our food came out extremely quickly! It was like under 5 mins. Crazy! I also ordered a glass of rose which was great too. Dessert - I ordered the spumoni which did not disappoint. Cherry, chocolate and pistachio ice cream. An Italian staple. And no I didn't share with my hubby. lol. With that being said...the ambience was great. Server was attentive. Sauce was delish but in my mind, it's just not worth the cost. If you're going it's for the experience and atmosphere. I also overheard as I was walking to the restroom that people who didn't make a reservation would have to wait up to 2 hours for a table...it's popular so book if you want to go or go to the bar area. read more

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Max was our server and was very attentive. The food was amazing with a very comfortable atmosphere.

It was good: my Pesto pasta was good the Cajun shrimp was delicious. The salad- eh. The pasta texture- was ok. Was expecting excellent based on the reviews. It was nice for a casual pasta dinner- not a fancy date night: read more

DeGidio's has been around for a long time, but it's proven that it still has plenty of staying power. Admittedly, I haven't been here a ton over the years, but the interior doesn't imply its age, even if the menu sticks to a lot of Italian American classics. That said, even if it isn't avant-garde Italian cuisine, it's consistently satisfying, portions are generous and their lasagna is worth the trip alone. Their burger has also gotten a fair amount of notoriety lately, and while it's not on my Mt. Rushmore of burgers in the Twin Cities, it is quite good. Like the nearby Mancini's, DeGidio's is another St. Paul/West 7th stalwart, and I have no complaints about that. read more

Serving old recipes from years ago and still tastes like gold! Every single dish we had all natural ingredients that were different from each other. The appetizers were crisp and served fresh w/ lovely paring sauces This is a beautiful location with an amazing dark atmosphere. Great for dates, girls night out, or even solo dining. read more

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The service is great and foods is very delicious Degidio's bar and restaurant. Very nice and comfort environment. Yes I am glad and thankful to decided to go there with my family. read more

We went here for my birthday dinner for the first time. We both love Italian and wanted something a little fancy! This was the perfect spot! The music wasn't too loud, the lights were dim, we felt cozy. We started with some cocktails. I had the mule and my fiance had an amaretto sour. The mule was good but a bit strong. The garlic cheese bread was very good and the marinara sauce with it was to die for! I had the pesto pasta with chicken and the chicken was perfectly done! The pesto sauce was nice and creamy! We ended with tiramisu and a scoop of gelato and it was so yummy! read more

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This place was super nice! The lighting and everything gave a very fancy vibe. I felt like I should have dressed better. Service was great too. I told the waitress that I drink a lot, so she brought me 2 diet Cokes every time she came by. It was the best drink service I've had in a while. Also having water on the table is always a plus. The food was pretty decent too. All the portions are split there, as I shared with a friend. I enjoyed the salad, it had a good amount of dressing without over saturation. The chicken Parm was decent enough, not my favorite, but I think that might be me not being super into chicken Parm. I absolutely loved the olives, I ate that plate clean. read more

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We have been to DeGidios many times in the past years, and I remembered liking it before. I'm sad that it's no longer as good now. Food: we were surprised that the portions were way smaller than before. Our salads cost what I would pay for a regular dinner salad, but it was more like a very small side salad. Our pastas were super small and pricey. For what you pay, it's no longer the same. Service: our server didn't come to take drink orders until everyone at the table arrived. We felt very rushed throughout dinner. Ambience: still a cozy warm interior as it always has been. Comfy booths. read more

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Busy place. Good Italian food nice drinks Good service at the bar. Ordered the chicken parmigiana which is a nice sized portion taste is good The bread pudding for dessert very good could use a bit more ice cream I would recommend this restaurant read more

Dinner consisted of a glass of Pinot noir, chopped salad, bread and mostaccioli and meatballs. Meal was just ok. The marinara had a strange chemical taste to it. I wasn't able to finish my plate and didn't take a box. Meatballs were tough, likely over mixed. Flavor just ok. Pasta was cooked to a Perfect Al dente so I'll give them that. Chopped salad was enjoyable, portion size was good for the price and very flavorful. Bread is served with garlic butter. 3 slices for a table of 2. Parking is horrendous. Restaurant was fully booked for a Saturday night walk-in, so we had to grab a seat at the bar. Hostesses not friendly. No welcome coming in or thank you going out. Chad the bartender was busy, friendly enough but not intrusive. Overall experience was just ok, but $100 for dinner for two should be a little better than ok/average. Disappointed tonight after receiving a recommendation to eat here. On to the next... read more

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Terrific restaurant with a great history. They have it all, ambiance, wonderful food. Our server Molly was personable with great suggestions. The spicy sausage in a rose sauce was enjoyable. An array of gluten free options. We will be back. read more

There are not a ton of Italian spots that I enjoy in the area that I'm from (Northern California). On a recent trip to Saint Paul we popped into DeGidio's and were welcomed by great service and some great Pasta before we made our way to a Twin's game. Cool spot would recommend for families or a date night. If you like my reviews, consider "following" my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area . Why "follow" someone? It causes the person you follow's reviews to tier to top when you pull up a business. I find this very handy when researching venues. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews) read more

The restaurant offered excellent service and foos. The Pasta prepared table side was a fun experience.

Recently ate at DeGidio's for a midweek dinner with the girls! I loved the dark yet warmly lite atmosphere. Our waitress was very nice and gave us amble time to chat and make decisions. I was a little disappointed they didn't have any happy hour but I do get myself a mocktail that was flavorful and sweet! I ended up ordering the blackened shrimp alfredo! It was full of flavor and the noodles were perfect for holding the creamy sauce! Definitely will be back to try some more pastas. To make things easier, the restaurant does have a parking lot. read more

DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul - Blackened Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

No complaints! All around a good experience. Food and service were good and the drink service is excellent! We ordered a number of dishes and all three were good. We ordered the Chicken Parmesan alla Vodka which was the special that evening and it was decent. A bit of a spicy kick that I wasn't expecting but the portion was good and the chicken was cooked nicely. The Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo was good. Decent portion and the Alfredo sauce was okay but was missing something. The best dish that we ordered was the Blackened Shrimp Alfredo. Same sauce as the chicken but the Blackened Shrimp adds extra flavor that sets this dish apart. For dessert we ordered the Spumoni. A very good bowl of ice cream with all of the flavors you expect from Spumoni. I have to mention that I really appreciate the dining room having a dedicated bar for drink service. Never a wait and the drinks are done very well. This restaurant can get busy. It does have a parking lot but don't be surprised if you have to park on a nearby street. read more

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Place is beautiful and food is great and a good vibe atmosphere. Staff was quick and always on top of things and the prices are reasonable. Very busy place but there were on top of things and never waited for a thing read more

DeGidio's is a great place to have a nice dinner. The ambiance is comfortable, and the service is very fast when you consider how popular the place is. If you like hot Dagos, then you're going to love DeGidio's. read more