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!

What an awesome and kitschy place for some delicious Italian food. Why am I just finding out about…read morethis place! It's been a staple in the area since 1976. Sooo impressed with their 1 full page of gluten free options. I chose the gfree tortellini carbonara on the waitress's suggestion and it did not disappoint. I also ordered a side salad. It was creamy and oh so good and came with the most fantastic and soft 2 gfree dinner rolls. Yummm. Positives - no wait on a Friday night, lots of kitschy pink panthers to check out, gelato bar, the frozen/refrigerated section. Cannot wait to go back!

Have never ordered takeout from OG. I usually don't order takeout because of a gluten sensitivity…read more Especially at a pasta place! They have gluten free options and was assured there would be no cross contamination. Food was delicious and portions were large. Enough for another meal or 2!

I came here with my colleagues for a work lunch. The food came out quickly, our Server Kim did an…read moreexcellent job. She checked in with our table regularly and made the dining experience enjoyable.

It should be noted that I've never actually set foot inside Bella Ciao Pasta Bar and Ristorante. I…read moreonly experienced it today through the lens of a takeout container. For lunch, I ordered the Chicken Marsala. You get to choose a side; options ranging from Alfredo Fettuccine to Green Beans to Mashed Potatoes to Spaghetti Marinara. I went for the Spaghetti. The meal also came with two breadsticks. Overall, the dish was decent but not remarkable. The highlight was the mushrooms in the Marsala wine sauce. They were flavorful and well prepared. The chicken itself was just okay. Without the sauce, it lacked seasoning, and the texture varied throughout the breast, with some parts tender and others noticeably tough or chewy. The spaghetti was good, though comparable to standard spaghetti you might find anywhere. The breadsticks, however, were disappointing; they were extremely hard and not enjoyable to eat. I also wish the Chicken Marsala and the spaghetti were packaged separately. Because of the amount of sauce, everything blended together in the container. I don't mind my food touching, but separating the items would make for a better presentation and texture. I do think other menu items may have more to offer. One mediocre experience isn't enough for me to write off the restaurant entirely, so I would consider trying something else in the future. However, I wouldn't recommend this particular dish based on today's order. Overall rating: 3/5.

The food here was really good. They have a nice selection of wine as well. It is a bit dark in the…read morerestaraunt, but a good vibe! Unforuntately our service was slow. I had a great date night here to celebrate my new job. Probably will be back at some point!

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.

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.

I came across this hidden gem while searching for a nice place to take my wife, and I'm glad we…read moredecided to give it a try. The location is close to the lake, which makes the area feel peaceful, and parking has never been an issue, which is always a plus. We parked right next to the restaurant in the free lot. Once we were inside we were greeted by the staff. They gave us the option to sit inside, outside on the patio, or even by the water across the street where they have a nice space kind of like a patio as well but with a better view of the lake. We went with the patio, and it was a great choice. For starters, the crab cakes and spicy calamari were both excellent. My wife went with the NY strip, while I tried the special which consisted of crab legs, mashed potatoes, and three shrimp. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor; honestly, it felt like a party in my mouth with each bite. The only minor hiccup was waiting a bit too long for a refill on my wife's Diet Coke, but aside from that, our server Dave was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The atmosphere is another highlight. The place is nicely decorated, has a comfortable vibe, and even the bathrooms were well-kept. Overall, the food, service, and setting all came together to make it a wonderful evening. My wife and I will definitely be back.

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!!

Blueberry lavender cosmo $14. Good but next time I would ask if they could cut down on the…read moresweetness. Classic old fashioned $15. Good Empanadas $18. You get 2 7 inch well packed treats. Great as always but maybe a little over fried. 2 wild boar ragu $21 each. Very tasty and a good amount to take home. Pasta was perfect. Banana split dacquoise $10. Nice size to share. 8 x 2 x 2. Nice cream filling but could have more banana flavor to match the name. Service by Anna P was very good.

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.

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.

The sandwich of all time man. I been thinking about it all day long. One thing I wish they had…read moreDoorDash cuz I do live far from it.

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.

This place is the place you think of when you want to "go out" and you are at the cabin. Start by…read moreparking in the dirt parking lot and then walking in to a "cabin". The food is delicious food. A hidden treasure in White Bear Lake

Had a burger craving so drove to WBL to try Cabin 61. Outside is like a cabin and inside feels like…read morea clean & homey dive bar. We arrived early at 4 PM on a Sunday afternoon so the place was not yet packed. By the time we left at 5:30 most of the tables indoors were full. You wait for the hostess to seat you. We took a hightop. They have a big outdoor patio area, but it was 90° that day so we opted to stay inside. Service was great and friendly and fast. Our Party ordered the following: Nashville fried chicken - chicken was crispy and just a little bit spicy. It was a bit greasy, but that is expected. The server said it was their best sandwich. That's my jam - this had cream cheese and habanero, bacon jam, but we couldn't really taste the habanero. But it was good nonetheless. Campfire burger - two of our Party ordered this and they thought the combination of the peanut butter with a spicy lingonberry jam was really good. The chips that come with the sandwiches are amazing. Don't even think of switching to something else. I also had the bloody Mary, which was a good mix, but not very spicy. I was wondering why they gave me Tabasco on the table. The burgers are huge, maybe a third or a half pound of beef and well worth the price. Overall, it is worth the 40 minute drive to White Bear Lake and won't mind stopping by if we were in the area again.

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