Every trip to Minneapolis/St. Paul we visit Donatellis. Simply outstanding service and food…read more Everything there is outstanding.

This is hands down my favorite restaurant in White Bear Lake. The vibe is a little retro, with the…read morepink panther floating around, and the old red glass lighting. But it still provides the best homemade italian food in the area. A local staple for decades, they make everything fresh in house, from Italian fries, to dunkers, pasta and more. There is always something to please everyone, and at very affordable prices. The staff is also amazing, super attentive and if you are a regular, they make sure to learn your name and make you feel like part of the family. I love the addition of their grab and go area, so that you can take some of the pastas and pizza's home with you for days you can't get there. But either way, it is a true gem of a spot, and you should not miss out!

We had a frustrating experience that wasn't about one major mistake, but a series of smaller ones…read morethat added up. A side of shrimp ordered for our son didn't come out with the rest of the food and only arrived after we called it out. Our daughter's shake was given to another table, who accepted it, so it had to be remade. Four of our five meals were served, but the fifth didn't arrive until the others were nearly finished, which made it difficult to eat together as a family. At the end of the meal, we were charged for a drink we didn't order and overcharged for the side of shrimp. We had to ask for an itemized bill because the total seemed high. The charges were corrected, but by that point we'd spent a lot of mental energy tracking issues that shouldn't have required repeated self-advocacy. Everyone was polite, and the mistakes were eventually fixed, but the overall experience felt disorganized and tiring. We left feeling more relieved than satisfied.

Olive Garden wouldn't normally be my first choice (not a huge pasta fan), but when you're dining…read morewith a kid, sometimes they get to call the shots, and this Auntie was happy to honor her dinner pick. We came in for a later dinner after running errands. The hostess gave a pretty routine greeting , not unfriendly, just not overly warm but we were seated quickly. Things turned around once we met our server, Heather. She was friendly and attentive. We started with the classic salad and breadsticks (still hits the spot!) and honestly, I was nearly full before my entrée arrived. I had the tortellini chicken Alfredo, and my niece ordered the kids chicken Alfredo with broccoli. Portions were generous and we both had plenty left for another meal. Did we want dessert? Absolutely! Did we have room? Not a chance. But we'll be back soon for that chocolate lasagna. Seriously, it looked like a chocoholic's dream! Our waitress Heather was great. She boxed everything up for us and checked in often without being overbearing. Solid experience overall!

Wonderful restaurant and service was impeccable. Loved the comfy atmosphere. Ravioli meals were…read moreloved by all.

Visiting from out of town for work and heard this spot was good. I would not recommend this spot at…read moreall. The pros: portion sizes are huge, chicken tasted good The cons: waiter did not stop by the table once, my water was empty within the first 10 min of sitting there and i had to take my cup physically up to the counter to get water from them because i was so thirsty. I didnt see him once after that, he just stood up at the counter talking to the other server. The pasta was oily, they put so much cheese on everything that the oils from the cheese come out and my pasta literally had a layer of oil all around the plate. The mozzerella garlic bread barely had any garlic bread taste, tasted mostly like mozzerella. The mozzerella was also so oily that the garlic bread was just soggy 5 min after the waiter put the plate down. The price is steep, by myself i got an app and an entree only and it came out to 48$ before tip. Overall, for a spot with the reviews it has it completely let me down along with the locals who recommended it to me.

It's everything I want an Italian eatery to be. Excellent 1…read morepage menu Impressive Flavor ! Affordable too !

Stopped by unplanned on an early Sunday evening because we were in the area but never had been here…read morebefore. Everything was good. Friendly servers, nostalgic music, classic Italian food and a nice atmosphere to visit. I can't say the food (spaghetti and meatballs and pizza) was my absolute favorite but I would stop by again.

This is a really cute restaurant, situated in an old house. We loved seeing all of the different…read morelittle nooks that a person could be seated in! The service was very friendly, albeit a bit slow. The pace was easily forgiven because our server definitely played along and had a lovely personality. The drinks were nice, but the food was even better. We enjoyed the brussels sprouts, baguette with honey butter and pesto butter, apple salad, the walleye, the Wagyu steak, the bison pot roast, and the New York strip. In particular, the walleye was delicious, the Budino was decadent, and the Wagyu steak was prepared perfectly.

We went to acqua tonight for their three course dinner they have on Sundays. You get an appetizer,…read moreentree and have to share a dessert (which seems silly you have to share for $90,$45 each). I was able to get my appetizer and entree made vegan. I had the beet salad and the sweet corn risotto, my mom had the Caesar salad and the sweet corn risotto. For dessert my mom had the yuzu blueberry mascarpone topped cheesecake. All the desserts have dairy in them. My mom also had a glass of the Vouvray wine which was amazing. Overall it was a fine meal, the food was good, but I don't know that it was worth $140 after tip. I don't know that we will be back, but if you are looking for a place right on white bear lake they have seating inside and outside.

Parking: super easy…read more Service: Lauren was so cute and such a sweetheart. The kind of waitress that makes the whole experience better just by existing. Atmosphere: upscale yet everyone is down to earth. Food: Everything arrived piping hot. The chicken had a crunchy exterior with pops of juicy, flavor-packed bites that kept earning an audible "mmhmm." Fabulous value too! Two burgers, fries, and a drink for $33 before tip. My wallet and stomach were both very happy. Safe to say... we'll be returning! Thank you Oliver's!!

I wish I would have taken pictures. I went for Father's Day…read more I was kinda bummed because I've been wanting to check this place out for a while & didn't realize it was a limited menu for Father's Day. I had the breakfast tacos. The brisket was ok. The meal came with an abundance of things we didn't want. Like a giant caramel roll was the first thing they brought to the table. We didn't want that. Then there was a massive side of bacon, sausage & au gratin potatoes. Those sides did not go well with either of the entrees e selected. Kind of a waste to be honest. It wasn't very busy but service was slow. Idk if I will be back after this. The regular menu would have been better.

This place is always amazing, such a good deal, perfect pizza, and great for just stopping in for a…read morequick bite. Alesandro is a great guy, in and out with no hassle or upcharging. If you want to support an immigrant-owned business with really good pizza for a really good price, there's absolutely no better place to go. There's some outdoor seating which is nice when it's hot out, but there are also a few seats inside if the weather isn't good for sitting outside.

Ordered pizza for a party I was having of about 15 guys. When I entered the restaurant and asked…read morefor my order the bald Italian man was frazzled and frustrated. I was told the pizza would be ready in 65 minutes. I showed up 15 minutes early (on my way home). He immediately barked out that it would be an hour more. I already had people at my house and I live 20 minutes away so waiting an hour was a huge issue. They told me I could cancel my order but then I would have had to scramble and find something different. Eventually one of the younger guys nicely said it would be ready in 20-30 minutes but the older man was shaking his head no and clearly upset. I called one of my friends who was coming late and asked him to pick them up when he was coming through. When my friends came, they said the older man was pissed at them too, using the F word and complaining that he has to deal with the larger order (8 pizzas). Super disappointing to have my pizzas 30 minutes late, after I had intentionally ordered ahead. And really discouraging to be treated so poorly on my first order and giving a big order of business. Needless to say, I won't ever go back here. Unpredictable ready times and being treated so poorly just for wanting a bigger order of pizza ready and not an hour late.

I love this place. My aunt lives less than a block from here and I don't know why I never stopped…read morein sooner. Nothing Is better than getting quality local meats at the same price, less, or close to other major grocery store chain meat prices. We got over 15lbs of meat for $60. Not to forget to mention, other people must think it's a good butcher too because the place was PACKED. THE ASTHETIC inside is very meat like and they have a butcher knife as the door handle to open. They sell every cut if meat you could think of. They also sell BBQ meats that they BBQ.

Had a brisket sandwich. It is amazing. Definitely 2 servings size sandwich…read more The guys behind the counter are great and knowledgeable It is a small place with no seating besides a picnic table outside. Only other downside was selection for beverages.

Food was great, and the service was stellar. Love feeling like I am in a Northwoods cabin while…read moreeating. We were there the day before Father's Day, so it was very busy. The outside seating looked great but was full.

We were number 1 on the waitlist. We arrived and checked in with the host desk…read more She took my information. But she added us to the list, bumping us down to 6th. We left after an hour on a TUESDAY. We are still on the waitlist an 1 1/2 hours later.

My order was lost in the USPS system and Olive Branch Oil & Spice replaced it immediately and with…read moreno issues. They put a lot of care into the packaging of their products and the quality / taste is amazing! Highly recommend!

If you're into specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar - this is the spot…read more The primary focus of this store is infused olive oil and flavored specialty balsamic vinegar. These 2 things easily take up half of the floor space. They also have bulk spices of every flavor and color. These are self-serve and are weighed at the front desk. My friend came here looking for a weird and somewhat rare Szechuan Peppercorn that makes your tongue numb (without burning it). And they actually had it in the bulk spice area! Finally, there's a myriad of weird salt lamps. Interesting. -Daddy Maxx Retro