We love Va Bene. The enclosed solarium is perfect with a beautiful view of Lake Superior…read more Try the Peach Bellini, it is a delight. I confess, I almost always order the Gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce. I add shrimp and mushrooms. Little pillows of heaven. Awesome. Next time I am going to order another dish as my husband's choices have been stellar too. And don't skip dessert. The cannelloni is delicious and the gelato amazing too. You can even pick 2 flavors. Service is friendly and fun.

What we ordered - Prosciutto crostini…read more Shrimp Alfredo Gorgonzola peperoncino* Pomodoro E Polpette Di Carne Arrabiata Al Padre Ricardo* NA sage gimlet Mm everything was delicious, freshly made pasta and everything jam packed with flavor** both of our dishes had a good portion of spice and Tony's Gorgonzola pasta was creamy slightly sweet from the peppers with a little spice in the sauce and from the sausage and the perfect amount of crunch from the almonds on top. I loved the prosciutto topped with Gorgonzola and fig - it's the best combination. Ian was our server he was awesome, thankfully we were able to get a table today, the last time we went on a whim they were slammed so I highly recommend you make reservations. Our reservation was at 4:30 around 5 they dimmed the lights - setting the vibes, I love that. Great experience!

Small little shop across from OMC smokehouse. Great selection of unique flavors. Service was great…read morewith patient friendly staff that allowed you to sample before you decide. Maple Candied walnut. Delicious flavors and texture. The perfect balance of creamy and crunchy. Highly recommended.

Pros: + Unique, creative flavors that stand out…read more+ Plenty of samples so you can really try everything you want + Friendly, patient, and welcoming staff with excellent customer service. + Good value for the quality, with reasonable scoop prices. + Take-home pints available for those who want ice cream later. Cons: - Can be very busy, especially during the evenings - Some extremely avant guarde flavors - Pre-packed pints (around $10) may seem expensive IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins

Delicious ice cream. Sometimes a bit of wait to place order and get said order. But they get lots…read moreof customers so worth the wait. Little ice cream shop with two windows to order at some outside seating great atmosphere.

We went on a hot summer night with two lines that shouldn't have seemed like a long wait, to…read morediscover that one window was fulfilling about 20 malts before another order was taken by that window - while the other window continued to take orders and fulfill their orders. A malt literally came out about every 5 minutes, with our order being 30 min in line and another 15 min for 3 malts. While part of the issue was one line being fulfilled and overwhelmed with a large order, we also noticed that the ingredients for every malt were being weighed/measured. I don't know if the owners realize that there is probably a more cost effective and customer friendly way to ensure the malts not only have adequate ingredients but also is more efficient and doesn't piss off everyone waiting in line.

Great place to have a fabulous burger and fries! Root beer floats and an ice bar! Good tunes and…read morefantastic service!

After a particularly painful physical therapy session I decided to treat myself…read more I stopped here because I wanted to try a locally owned business; I'm new to the area. The place is clean and tidy, there was a line, but it went quickly. The team behind the counter seemed like they were working well together. The person who scooped my ice cream was friendly and offered me a cup and spoon in addition to my waffle cone. I really appreciate this since it was a hot day. The only other thing that could be better about this place is if they had one or two non-dairy ice cream options. Otherwise, great spot!

Do you like fresh ice cream? Do you love beautiful lake views!? Well then look no further than the…read moreice cream cone trail to Crank and Dasher! I was in search of a delicious and refreshing treat with my boys one afternoon up in Duluth. There is paid parking along the street but I opted to park in a neighborhood and walk a couple blocks for free. As I was walking, I ran into The Portland Malt Shoppe. I also tried this place and have a review posted (spoiler: it wasn't a good review...) Starting on the sidewalk you follow a trail of ice cream cones! Adorable! Tucked away behind the boat club is a small pink stand that is selling big and delicious flavors! The service was extremely friendly and fast! I wanted to try a few flavors so we got honey lavender, mango lime sorbet, and vanilla. Each flavor was absolutely delicious and the textures were perfect! My favorite was the Mango lime sorbet! Very refreshing! The views here are soooo pretty! Be careful where you sit, many of the tables and chairs are reserved for the boat club members only. There were some benches and you can walk down the stairs to the boardwalk area to find more benches as well! I will absolutely be returning to this hidden gem the next time I am in Duluth! Definitely worth the stop!

I'm not sure what I'm missing here (why all the good reviews) but this ice cream was not worth…read moreeating to me. It is not creamy, smooth, nor does it have much flavor. I paid $6.30 for one scoop and did not eat it. I don't think I'm that picky when it comes to ice cream. I'm trying to come up with how to describe it and the word chalky comes to mind - or styrofoam (what styrofoam might taste like if it was easy to chew). It's not that it's simple or less sweet - those things I can like and appreciate. It's just not good and has a strange texture. Crazy!

We used the Cozy Hen for our wedding cake for our small elopement. The presentation was gorgeous…read moreand it is the best cheesecake any of us had ever tasted! Order and pickup were very easy processes. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable dessert!

This is the BEST cheesecake I've ever had. My sister-in-law brought this adorable little sampler…read moredown with her when she came to visit us last week. I'd say it was a shame to eat because the cheesecake was so beautiful, but they were all so delicious! Now I gotta figure out how to get more for Thanksgiving. Pictured: Cinnamon Roll (cinnamon roll dough + icing), Tiramisu (chocolate + coffee + lady fingers), Lemon (lemon curd + whipped cream), Turtle (chocolate + caramel + nuts), Plain (with whipped cream), and Eclair chocolate + cream). I'd recommend all of these cakes.

We had a great experience at Canal Park Brewing Company! Our server was friendly and attentive, and…read morethe food was delicious. The beer selection was a little smaller than we expected, but there was still a nice variety of styles, so everyone in our group found something they enjoyed. They also have a full bar with specialty cocktails. The food menu was surprisingly large with lots of unique and fun options to try. The only small downside was that the Brussels sprouts were still a little undercooked for our taste, but everything else was excellent and more than made up for it. Excellent brisket, fish n chips, and build your own burger! The garlic aioli and IPA mustard sauces were definitely memorable. Overall, it's a great spot for good food, craft beer, and a fun atmosphere located right on the pier. We'd definitely come back!

This is a popular place on a Friday evening. The weather was great and the place was full up…read moreindoors and outdoors. We had two in our party, which was an advantage. We got on the waiting list and were told it'd be about a 30 minute wait. By golly, we know from the time stamps on the texts that it was 32 minutes total. We were seated outside, and service was fast and smooth from that point. We had the pretzel sticks appetizer, which was fantastic. Very soft, hot pretzels, and the queso was thick and loaded with flavor. My husband had the Canal Park red lager and really enjoyed it. My main dish was the birria tacos, which were quite good but could have used more cheese. Salsa and chips were fine, too. My husband had jalapeño popper burger with fries, and really liked it. Checkout was fast and pleasant.

Perfect small plates sharing experience for a night out with friends. The service was…read morefantastic--our server was knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with explaining portion sizes for sharing. This is an upscale tapas menu, expect small plates and a surprising mix of delightful, seasonal flavors. We enjoyed the trio of dips, our favorite was the muhammara--roasted pepper and walnut with citrus and pomegranate seeds. We added on an extra pita to soak up every bite. Next was the dolma, a delicious combo of flavors and twist on the traditional. The kale salad was perfectly dressed and grilled peach added just the right sweet contrast. The Lake Trout with couscous was outstanding but my favorite part of the plate was the chermoula--a tangy, herby olive oil concoction that I must replicate. The chef came by to talk to us and answer our questions. We each enjoyed a signature cocktail, I highly recommend the Limonada 75, an Italian take on the French 75 with limoncello. We wrapped up our experience sharing the Olive Oil Cake with a rhubarb compote and generous dollop of fresh whipped cream. We will absolutely be back, we have to try the halloumi, which was unavailable, and the pasta at the table next to us looked tasty. There was also plenty of variety for a vegetarian/pescatarian to choose from. Alto Pino is expensive, but worth it. A dinner shared between three people including sharing 4 small plates, dessert, drink, and 20%+ tip came out to about $70 each. You are also paying for the experience of tasting something new and unlike anything else offered in Duluth. Reservations were easy to make online, you should make yours today! PS I'd love to see their twist on traditional Spanish tapas like patatas bravas or pan con tomate on the menu!

The vibe is weird. The food is tiny. The prices are high for the amount of food they give you. Go…read moreto Saratoga instead!