My buddy and I searched Yelp for a good place to have happy hour before the Metallica concert on a Friday night at US Bank Stadium, where the Vikings play. EaTo is a few blocks from the stadium and was pretty empty at 4:15 when we got there, but when we left, it was pretty full. I noticed the had a nice bar that was seated outside. Our waitress was very nice and I ordered the $5 IPA, a nice craft beer. I also ordered the $8 pepperoni small pizza and my buddy and I decided to split an order of the happy hour wings. The food came out pretty fast, while I ordered another IPA. The pizza had lots of crispy curled up pepperoni, my favorite. The crust was thin, yet fluffy and fantastic and just the right amount of cheese. The wings had a rub instead of sauce and they were good size. The dipping sauce made them "Wingalicious" Great place for a Friday happy hour! read more

EaTo - Happy hour wings. Really good. Nice rub instead of sauce. Good size. - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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EaTo is in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, and I place I frequently drive by. We made a reservation ahead of time luckily since it was sooo crowded when we arrived. The ambiance is nice inside, super cozy and beautifully decorated inside. I ordered the focaccia and ricotta as an appetizer (which I found from fellow yelpers). The focaccia and ricotta was amazing! I wanted to order a 2nd round. For my entree, I ordered the chicken Parmesan. The sauce was delicious and I really enjoyed my meal! read more

EaTo - Chicken Parmesan - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This was a Bonus Daughter pick as she wanted pasta so off Eato we traveled into the cities! Walking in this place was super eye pleasing and def makes sense to take all the pictures while getting your carb fix. Let's gab about the food! Focaccia w/ ricotta was both our favorite and we even tried the special bruschetta for the evening and we both went back to the focaccia as the bruschetta was salty in comparison. Both our pasta came out timely and i went with the shrimp scampi had a little more chili flake then i was anticipating but shrimp was cooked perfectly with my bonus love getting pesto. Sadly our server kinda made us feel like we were unimportant which was unique as there wasn't a large crowd for a Tuesday at 630pm. Barely came to our table and missed grabbing our drinks..had to have another sever grab our bill as they disappeared. And i am a pretty chill person but when its repetitive puts a bad vibe for wanting to come back. read more

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for restaurant week I tried the eggplant Parmesan pasta, the house cocktail and loved there pistachio cannoli. Very cute space. love the patio as well. In the past I have gotten the pesto with chicken and the honey pizza. read more

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Such a fun atmosphere, and great service to boot. Love the package store that sells wine inside the restaurant. We picked up a bottle of Prosecco and not only enjoyed it during dinner, but got a 10% off discount, which made our dinner economical as well. The chicken Parmesan was massive and my husband gave it a thumbs up. I enjoyed the beet salad, which was colorful and unique, not to mention tasty. We capped it off with a vanilla ice cream sandwich from a local spot read more

EaTo - Ice cream sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The tiramisu here is so good. If you are able to save room for desert after the delicious appetizers and entree I would highly recommend. read more

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Thank you Olivia for the personable suggestions. A little empty on a Saturday night but can tell that its the vibes. read more

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Excellent happy hour deals here, especially the wine prices. I tried the chicken parmesan and really loved the pasta and sauce--they were the highlight of the dish for me, though the chicken was solid too. The place has a great vibe and clearly has a loyal local following. Plus, the staff are incredibly welcoming and pleasant. read more

I cannot believe this was my first time venturing over to EaTo, especially as it's just around the corner from me. It is my new FAVORITE happy hour - $5 wine, beer, rail drinks, $6 cocktails, and half priced bottles of wine. Plenty of reasonably priced and delicious food options as well. So affordable and both the food and drinks were excellent. Good service. The patio is incredible and the inside was gorgeous as well. New go to spot for me! read more

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Absolutely amazing experience! We ordered the fettuccine, steak pizza, wild rice soup, and penne alla vodka -- and every single dish was incredible. The pasta was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, the steak pizza was such a standout, and the wild rice soup was comforting and delicious. The service was perfect from start to finish -- attentive, friendly, and made us feel so welcomed. The ambiance was great too, with really good music playing that made the whole experience even better. Definitely a 5/5 -- can't wait to come back! read more

They changed the cheesecake purveyor and now they have a horrible product. It tastes like a block of sugar. It used to be so good. Shame.

My first night in Minneapolis , and I was looking for a place near my hotel for dinner. I'm always up for some good Italian food, and this place was it! I normally go for pasta, but I was in the mood for a full dinner. I went for the Salmon Beurre Blanc with house roasted vegetables. Tbe salmon had a very nice flavorful texture. The vegetables were very fresh. And I liked the vibe here. I will certainly be back before I leave. read more

Ordered take-out chicken bbq pizza!! It was delicious!! Loved the pickled onions. Crust was thin and crispy and the pizza was overall full of flavor!! read more

EaTo - BBQ Chicken Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. The penne vodka was mushy and the sauce tasted like they opened a jar from the grocery store and dumped it on. It is much lower quality than a bag of frozen Trader Joe's pasta. The chicken on the chicken Parmesan was fine, but disappointing at $30, once again about the same quality as a frozen chicken parm. The sauce on the pasta wasn't so much Alfredo as just oily. The Caesar salad - again, a bag of Fresh Express lettuce with bottled dressing, and packaged croutons, not even the seasoned premium ones. All this for $150 on DoorDash read more

In Minneapolis celebrating our wedding anniversary and we found this cozy, delectable little spot! We actually got lost trying to find a restaurant suggested by our hotel, and I'm so thankful we found Eato instead. The ambiance is cozy, upscale without being fussy, and quite simply joyful. We had excellent service all around, from the moment we stepped in to the last steps out. For drinks, I started with an espresso martini that came topped with a cannolo--nice touch!--and my husband got an NA hot toddy, we were both impressed. We tried the red pepper bruschetta and cheese pizza puffs for appetizers. The red pepper smelled so fresh and was delectable on the focaccia with ricotta. We had the umami pizza--to die for!--and would have loved to check out the dessert but were too full. There's a wine shop in the front of the restaurant with tons of harder to find varietals, we didn't try one, but we will next time! Cannot wait to come back and try more incredible food and drinks. read more

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I had been so excited to try this for a long time, but sadly it was just so so. They had a nice menu and food was all ok, but nothing It out as a great meal, it seemed like a fine place to go for a work lunch with a colleague. It was odd also that they charged extra for fresh parmesan. read more

EaTo was simply amazing. Walking distance from a ton of different fun things and, more specifically, my friend's apartment! We stopped over here for a quick bite and drink and it was lovely. So vibrant and cute inside with a nice little outdoor patio overlooking some classic Minneapolis buildings/architecture. It was half off bottles of wine on the night that we went so that was AWESOME. We had a lovely orange wine and got ourselves some pasta! I had the vodka pasta and, as you can see by the photo, it was perfection. I ate every last bite. Our waitress was sweet and attentive and we made it out just before some rain started. Definitely visit EaTo! read more

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The pesto pasta and Cesar salad are amazing. I've only ever had take out so not sure about the service, but the ambiance is amazing and wait staff are very friendly. read more

Eato is a go to when needing a restaurant in the Downtown Minneapolis area, it is relatively central to a lot of venues and has various options for all dietary needs. read more

My daughter chose Italian for dinner and we decided to do the restaurant week menu. You know when the food is delicious is when she does a little happy dance after she takes her first bite and gives a thumbs up. We drove past the front of the restaurant and thought it was cute with the Christmas lights and plants, gave it an Italian cafe feel. Our waiter was really nice and helpful. The vodka penne pasta was good, I also ordered the bolognase pasta which was also delicious and bit spicy. Would definitely come back and try the other dishes. read more

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I LOVE this spot!! Unpretentious, simple menu, with delicious items across the board. The vibes are chill/ modern/ fun-- great for a quick meal with friends or coworkers!! We started with the focaccia and ricotta, followed by the pizza puffs (explained to us as Italian cheese curds: boy, these did not disappoint). Followed it up with the vodka pasta, which absolutely hit the spot. Our server was amazing, and she gave us all the best recommendations. Will definitely be back when I am in town again! read more

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4.5 stars - Great solo lunch spot with thoughtful service, balanced portions, and flavorful Italian dishes. I visited Eato during Restaurant Week lunch (3 courses for $18), and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Parking is tricky -- mostly street parking -- but I later found out there's a more affordable option at Gateway Ramp if you get a voucher, which is good to know for next time. The hostess noticed I had my iPad with me to do some work and kindly seated me in a more secluded, quiet corner -- which I really appreciated. Small gesture, but it made a big difference. For the meal: * Red pepper bruschetta (appetizer) was delicious -- just two pieces, but perfectly done. Crunchy yet chewy, and packed with flavor. * Vodka pasta (entrée) had a bold, rich sauce and was very satisfying. * Cannoli (dessert) was light and tasty, a great finish to the meal. Each course felt well-portioned -- I left satisfied, not overly full. Eato is a great option for a flavorful, balanced lunch with thoughtful service and a cozy atmosphere. read more

I wish I wasn't from out of town because this would definitely become a favorite. So delish! Everyone I was with enjoyed their dish!! Great atmosphere and service. read more

EaTo - Pesto pasta with breaded chicken - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Some friends and I went to EaTo for happy hour after work; the space itself is really cute, with lots of natural light & plants. I really like that there's a bottle shop right inside! We ordered off of the happy hour menu, which had a decent number of options all at great prices (around $10 per item). Once the food arrived, things were a bit smaller than we'd expected, but still a good deal. We got 2 of each from the happy hour menu to split between 8 people: --Mortadella Sliders: I didn't try this but my friends really enjoyed it. I did try the jam that was served with them & it was delicious --Fried Gnocchi: This was a decent serving & the gnocchi was tasty; it had a nice little crust on the outside, with gooey deliciousness inside --Potato Pave: The potatoes were deliciously crisp & had fun layers, like a tasty potatoey little cake. The cheese on top was REAL stinky, though, so I would definitely recommend gum if you've got places to be after lol --Chicken Wings: Again, I didn't personally try these, but my friends said that they were really tasty, with a bit of a kick to them. The ranch was good! --Fried Mozzarella: Like fried cheese curds but more upscale! They luckily didn't have a ton of grease. It seemed like a lot of menu items were served with the same marinara, which was fine but not amazing --Pizzette: We got 1 margarita & 1 'field & forest'. I tried the margarita & it was pretty good but not my favorite, I'd say 3/5 Service was decent, our server was great about us wanting to split the check, etc., but it did take a while to get our actual checks. Other than that, though, they were great! We'll absolutely be back, I'd like to try more of the menu :) read more

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The ambiance is amazing and the shareable were also very great! However, I would say the temperature of the food and the ration between the sauce, dough, and toppings favored the dough a little more. The service was fantastic. It's actually good that I'm willing to try again with my family and see if my opinion changes. read more

What a wonderful and delicious experience at EaTo! I made a reservation for 5:30 on a Saturday before a Guthrie show and it was easy to make the reservation, plus there would've been plenty of room for walk-ins. Service was some of the speediest I've seen. Our server was so kind and helpful, plus fast! We were finished with our main meal in about 45ish minutes of being there. I started with the Limoncello Spritz, if you're looking for a super light drink that's got flavor but isn't super sweet, this is for you! My only downside is it was too much ice for me, but on a hot day it's so refreshing. My fiance and I split the Honey Pizza & Penne alla Vodka with Chicken, and they split the pasta portion in two for us! The split pasta was the perfect size, the pizza was a little big to split with pasta, but I'm not complaining! The penne was delicious, a true classic vodka pasta. The chicken didn't have much flavor, but I was fine with it since I mixed it with the sauce. The pizza was fantastic, such an unexpected combination - if you like rosemary definitely get this pizza! Plus the crust was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. We finished out with the Cannoli, again so delicious and flavorful - we really only needed one for each of us! We will definitely be back here! read more

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I came here as part of a group and the service was excellent. Our server was also very kind and even explained how the air quality wasn't great, reminding us to wear a mask outside of the air quality is not great. I was first impressed at how well they were able to accommodate our group of 8 people. Once we ordered, the food came out fast and everything was fresh. The cheese and honey pizza was good, and kind of tasted like Parmesan crisps. The cheese puffs were a hit and people loved those. The beet salad was also very good, with a good amount of beets and arugula in terms of proportions. Everyone else really enjoyed the food and cocktails that they got and I'm glad we were able to spend the evening here. The desserts were also very good -- moist, and baked to perfection. My only complaint about this place is that the lemonade was too sweet and I wouldn't recommend it. read more

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Great, reasonably priced Italian food in downtown Minneapolis. They have all the classics at a reasonable price point. Overall, highly recommend. Service is fast and helpful. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well. read more

Came back for the focaccia and ricotta and it did not disappoint. Ended up having that and the bruschetta and both were delicious. Definitely recommend trying the bruschetta because it was so amazing, especially if you like sweeter dishes! They serve 3leche kombucha - the Zenzero is the best! read more

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Ate here twice during a recent work trip to Minneapolis. Staff was friendly and considerate. Wine list was broad and reasonably priced. Enjoyed the ricotta and focaccia appetizer, and the Caesar salad was fresh and crunchy. Restaurant was busy but not overwhelming loud. They also have a nice shop to grab a bottle of wine in an area of town where there aren't many stores. Definitely recommend! read more

First visit to EaTo and they blew us away! We started the night with a delicious Caesar salad and focaccia with ricotta. The focaccia was crispy and a little sweet with rosemary. It lent itself nicely with the pesto ricotta. We then split the chicken Parmesan, which ended up being a great decision since it was huge and plenty for 2! The noodles were perfectly cooked and clearly homemade, with a blend of red and white sauce and crispy chicken. It was bomb! We ended the night with the 3 mini chocolate chip cannolis- they were so good we played rock paper scissors for the third one and unfortunately I lost. Our waitress was lovely and had wonderful drink recommendations. I got the strawberry tom Collin's based on her suggestion! Loved the little patio, we will definitely come back and try more! Also: you guys are my 100th review, EaTo! I appreciate you! read more

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I really liked this place they sat us quickly gave me no grief about my service animal, waitress was really good kept coming back to see if we needed anything. Food was amazing fresh, hot and very tasty. Ricotta app was one of the best apps I've had. Place is well decorated clean and the outdoor patio is great. read more

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Super pricey and the food was very bland and wasn't that tasty. Even a small personal pizza is almost $20. Do yourself a favor and take your business somewhere else. read more

I stopped in for happy hour after a massage at the nearby Massage Envy. I sat outside and had a lovely meal and prosecco. The meatballs were delicious! I also ordered the wings and would recommend both! My server was delightful and I hate I did not get her name but she was attentive and super kind. I will return! read more

Appetizer, salad, entrees and dessert all presented nicely and tasted great. Service was attentive and friendly. Indoor and outdoor areas clean and not crowded. And you can get a pint of Sebastian Joe's ice cream to eat there or take home! read more

This spot has really nice decor and atmosphere and anywhere with a patio in summer is always welcomed. I think if you go here for a quick drink and apps you will enjoy yourself. For a sit down dinner it was disappointing. My server was nowhere near attentive because she was serving all the tables inside, and honestly my pasta was very bland and mediocre in my opinion. I enjoyed my bruschetta & ricotta app more than my dish. I had a glass of the house wine, and again nothing special; tasted very bottom shelf honestly. This place is just ok for food with nice decor. read more

EaTo - Bolognese - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I met some friends here for happy hour earlier this year and this was the perfect environment for yapping and giggling. The HH was 4-6pm (an ideal time) and they had great deals: half priced select wine bottles, $6 house wine/beer, $9 gnocchi/pizza/fries... We ended up splitting the fried gnocchi (good but nothing to write home about it) and the focaccia with whipped ricotta (definitely something to write home about). As I was walking out though I had serious food envy with the other tables, the pizzas and bruschetta and desserts specifically. Might have to make this a regular HH and yap spot. They also validated parking and our waitress was a doll, so extra epic points. read more

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I had high hopes for this place but ultimately was disappointed. I'd been here once before for a trendy drink at the bar, and I'd say that's all I'd recommend this place for. We had a reservation to catch dinner with some friends before a show at the armory on Friday night. We were greeted after a bit at the door, but we were a little unsure which door to enter thru. The initial welcome was not warm, and we were led 3 ft from the door to the table in the entryway. Abrasively bright lights shining on this table and bitter cold air streaming in from the door. I did ask right away if we could be seated further into the restaurant but they stated they had full reservations for the night. We did then ask our server if we could move at least one table away from the door and he said I don't see why not! Of course then we saw 3 tables further into the restaurant sit empty throughout our 2 hours there. We ordered our drinks and we asked a few questions about them and our server didn't know the answer of what the drinks were like -- as the menu is sorta cryptic. I ended up with what looked like a glass of red wine with an ice cube in it. My friends liked their ciders and tequila drinks. Later, we ordered another round and opted for the popular espresso martini -- not on the menu but just about every table had one that we spotted. That was a very good drink-- I'd come back for that. Our server was MIA for a while, but did finally come back to take our order. We opted for the focaccia and ricotta, caesar salad, cheese gremolata pizza, penne alla vodka and shrimp scampi. All looked delicious in other reviews and on the menu, but I would probably never order food here again. We all noted the pizza had no flavor and almost tasted like cardboard. I've never met a pizza I didn't like until now. We flagged down our server to get some olive oil, red pepper flakes and Parmesan in attempts to remedy the taste on our own but we never got the Parmesan. It was just completely flavorless so I'm really not sure why other reviews rave about this. No complaints about the Caesar, but I'd say the focaccia and ricotta was nothing special. I tasted my friends shrimp scampi and there was a gross overpowering fish taste. Again, never have I ever met a shrimp scampi I didn't like until now. Our friend that had the penne said it was "fine" but not great. I am not a picky eater and can be pleased pretty easily but I feel embarrassed to have recommended this place to meet friends for dinner. Our server really did try, so no slack to him, but I am not impressed overall, especially with the prices here. I really wanted to like it here with the unique vibe for Minneapolis, but I wouldn't feel authentic unless I truthfully explained our experience. read more

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Great customer service! Made sure our water was always refill and very attentive even tho he was the only server at the moment. Food: Order a variety: Spinach dip: Very good flavor - their version add sun-dried tomatoes and has a mild sweetness to it. Comes with pita chips. My only critique will be the pita chips needs to be a bigger size to be able to dip in the spinach dip. Pesto pasta: no meat Probably the best dish, pesto sauce was delicious, taste of sour fresh note from the lemon with real pine nuts and good olive taste. Pasta cooked perfectly Al dente . Mufflaletta: Very tasty style sandwich. Bread choice was a bit too hardy as for most people it'll be hard to bite down through the rustic texture of the bread. Meat and flavor very good. Slice of pizza: Got the slice pizza with fries. Pizza was good . Wood oven makes it great. Nice crust to it. Drinks: Sparkling drink - very good and made by eaTO- had the orange flavor. Nice orange taste with a touch of of sweetness. Overall: Great service , good food, nice decor. My only critique will be the chairs and tables could be upgraded or wipe down thoroughly. For a nice place , attractive furniture and tables should be wipe down or replace with new ones since some of have scratches and rough parts that been scratched or dented. read more

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EaTo has been on my list of places to try so I'm happy I finally got to check it out! The scenery was super cute! It was upscale casual vibes so it was perfect for a date day! I ordered the espresso martini and was surprised that it came out with a cannoli on top! It looked so cute, but I was not expecting it to be that strong. It tasted like straight alcohol and was not as flavorful as others I have had. The pizza was very tasty tho! We ordered some chicken pizza and I would go back and have it again! The server was also very friendly and attentive. I would go back, but would probably get a different drink instead. read more

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