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    EaTo

    4.2 (255 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Crispy Potatoes with Calabrian Aioli
    Deanie H.

    I've been here several times now and it's a great lunch, happy hour from 3-6 or 8-close (drinks only), and dinner spot! Food: I've ordered the chicken Alfredo pasta and would not recommend as it was too bland. The Caesar salad was okay, but nothing special. The try showstopper is the Hearth & Heart pizza that's drizzled with honey -- and order a side of ranch for your pizza!! The potatoes looked so good that we ordered those also despite it not really making sense with pizza. WORTH IT. They validate parking during happy hour up to $10 at the Gateway parking ramp. So clutch for this downtown location.

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    Carlton M.

    Ambiance was cool. Looked nice in here. I got the shrimp scampi and one of the THC drinks. Both were good. For the drink I got the Looner. I later tasted the Melt and if I had to order again I'd get that instead. Overall good experience. Our server was nice. Would recommend.

    Steak Beet Salad
    Ellie K.

    Eato was the perfect stop after spending the morning at the local farmers market! My friends and I grabbed a table on their adorable patio and had such a great overall experience. Even sitting outside, the service was attentive and welcoming. I was craving something light, healthy, and refreshing, and ended up ordering the Beet Steak salad -- it was SO good and honestly the highlight of my experience! The inside of the restaurant is just as cute and stylish as the patio, with a warm atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. Since Eato is especially known for their Italian dishes, I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more from the menu!

    Wine menu
    Anna L.

    Eato is a very cute restaurant, with colorful food-themed decor greeting you when you enter the restaurant. I went to eato during lunchtime on a Thursday. It wasn't very busy. Service was very friendly! There were several vegetarian options and gluten-free options. They label their menu clearly! We ordered mocktails (blood orange fizz and citrus spritz). They were both refreshing with the fruity flavor coming through. The nonalcoholic rosé flavor was also noticeable in the citrus spritz! The penne alla vodka was good and I would get it again! It was fairly creamy and cheesy with a very very slight kick (my preference is for spicier, so I added some red pepper flakes). I ordered it with burrata, and you can't really go wrong with burrata, but I've had creamier ones! The margherita pizza was very sauce heavy, which was different than what we imagined. We would've liked to see more mozzarella. It wasn't bad but it was probably wouldn't get it again! Overall, I would come back for the ambiance and pasta!

    David P.

    eatO delivers everything you want from a great Italian restaurant. The pasta is perfectly cooked al dente, the sauces are rich and flavorful without being heavy, and the pizza has that ideal balance of crispy crust and melty cheese. Every dish tastes fresh, authentic, and thoughtfully prepared. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is warm and inviting--perfect for a relaxed dinner or a night out with friends. If you're craving quality Italian food that feels both comforting and elevated, eatOn absolutely delivers.

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    Keno W.

    We stopped by EaTo in Minneapolis while waiting for a rush passport nearby, hoping to grab a quick bite and pass the time. When we arrived around 2 p.m.The restaurant was very quiet, with only a couple of other diners. We were seated right away by the hostess, which was appreciated. Our server, Jessie, greeted us promptly and was attentive throughout our visit. After a quick look at the menu, we chose the lunch special.A chicken pesto sandwich on focaccia with a side of wild rice soup. Overall, the food was just okay. The sandwich didn't quite come together for me.The tomato jam didn't pair well with the pesto and chicken. The wild rice soup was also unexpected, as it had a tomato base rather than the creamier style I'm used to. Portions, especially for the sandwich, felt a bit small. That said, Jessie provided great service and he recommended coming back to try the vodka pasta with chicken. Thanks to the friendly and attentive service, we're open to giving EaTo another try in the future.

    Penne alla Vodka
    Rachel H.

    EaTo is a classic Italian restaurant, it has an eclectic vibe that is casual but dim lighting so also more elevated than a chain. Service was great, everyone is nice. The important part though, the food, love it. The vodka pasta has a little kick but not too crazy, I wish it was a bit creamier but overall great. The grilled chicken is grilled with rosemary which adds a great touch. The chicken parm was very good, a white sauce on the noodles and red sauce with the chicken. We get takeout from here frequently but eating here the food was obviously much better but even takeout it is still delicious!

    Macy C.

    Second time here and service was very good- did not tell us that a large group had a tip so a few people double tipped. But service was good, food was good. Wish they had a mushroom pasta.

    Spinach bacon dip
    Darren L.

    Absolutely delicious food, great service, and comfortable/casual atmosphere that is just the right amount of elegant so that you feel like you're having a nice dinner out, but not at all out of place. (Maybe that's a me thing-- but you know what I mean?) We weren't celebrating anything special but wanted a nice dinner date out, and this place checked all the boxes. The menu has options for everyone: pizza or pasta lovers, meat or vegetarian, etc. We got a few shareable apps to split (fried Brie and the spinach bacon dip), a bottle of wine, and each own entree (penne alla vodka with chicken for me). Really good sized portions and so we ended up taking some home! Perfect leftovers.

    Heather R.

    EaTo you was just ok. It's a great location, but the inside has a great vibe and the bar windows open up to the patio. Great during warm months. Service was fine, nothing spectacular and the food was just ok. The BBQ pizza which is a specialty on the menu, lacked flavor, although the chicken was nice and moist. The bolognese was also just ok, fairly spicy which is noted on the menu but it blocked the flavors. EaTo is fine but wouldn't run back.

    Muffuletta
    Alicia W.

    EaTo was our first meal after arriving in town & we chose it based on other reviews. The decorations/vibe is cute and comfortable. The staff were friendly and relaxed. We tried the cheese pizza puffs, the featured pizza and Muffaletta sandwich. All were out quickly, hot and tasty.

    Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    Tammie W.

    We swung by for lunch on a beautiful and unseasonably warm October afternoon after spending a few hours at the Mill Museum. I ordered a cup of the chicken wild rice soup which was good and tomato forward which through me off at first. The pieces of shredded chicken, vegetables, and rice were lovely. I paired it with a side of the pasta salad that fell flat for me. The pasta was overcooked, lacked salt, and was quite dry. The vegetables tried to play a part but wound up a soggy mess. Our server was super friendly, the interior was spacious, and I loved the mustard yellow chairs inside. They were very comfortable and helped us relax and take our time with lunch.

    Arancini
    Norma L.

    It been a long day conference and I saw this out the window on my drive to getting a massage. So I figured I'd stop in afterwards as I was craving some Italian food and they had pappardelle on the menu. It was semi-busy but a got seated right way. Service was great. fast and friendly. I was a bit ravished so i ordered an appetizer as well at my main course. I option for the arancini and for the main course pappardelle with bolognese. The arancini came with marinara sauce and it was not overly fried and the rice and cheese was a lovely ratio, sometime the aracini can be either to ricy or too cheeses and heavily breaded, The bolognese came out nice and hot and a good amount that I took leftovers home. I also treated myself to glass of red wine and a grapefruit san pelligrino. The alcohol needed to go on a separate tab as company was paying for the dinner, but the server had no issues. She was excellent. Nice little spot and must try if you find yourself hankering for italian food in Minnesota.

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    Food is delicious and really nice ambience for a date or celebrations! But I do think the food is a bit expensive for the quantity

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    Food was amazing, drinks were good, our waitress was attentive. We will be back if we visit Minneapolis again!

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