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!

Food and service was exceptional! Such a fun place. Dessert…read morewas so good also. Drinks were Funky and good!!

Hidden GEM !! I was recommended to go here by Artist in Bayfield downtown took her advice and ran…read morewith it !! lOVED every dish they served , getting an appetiser was a lot so eat apps lighting Possiable cause the main course was amazing and a lot !! Defiantly take recommendation from your server. Met the friendliest servers and the atmosphere was wonderful !! I would go back and highly recommended !! I had the pork chop not something I normally don't go with and it was wonderful !!

Went to Two Harbors tonight for a basketball game and left Duluth early to grab a bite to eat…read morebeforehand. I've heard of this pizza place several times and have been meaning to give it a try. My dad and I walked in and we were greeted by a very pleasant and polite gal who made us feel right at home immediately. I didn't have my readers so I couldn't see the menu and just ordered a sausage and pepperoni pizza. The place had a nice vibe and while she was making pizzas the gal was still interacting with us. The pizza came out of the oven and served in about 15 minutes. Piping hot and cooked just enough on the well done side to be perfect. The first bite burned my mouth, my fault for not waiting. Each bite after that was amazing. The pizza crust was thin, crunchy, but light and airy almost. I've not experienced that type of crust before. The sauce had a distinct flavor that was top notch and the sausage was flavorful but not overbearing. I looked at my dad and said this is probably the best pizza I've ever had. He said the same thing. Highly recommend this place if you're stopping in Two Harbors, passing through or just decide to drive up like we will be doing next week to try another.

I was optimistic to explore this small town pizza place for the first time! I placed an online…read moreorder which was super seamless, they use the Square platform and took Apple Pay which I always appreciate. Unfortunately when I arrived there was no greeting from any of the numerous staff. The two front desk employees were very busy with their registers and the phone, and it was 5 minutes before I was able to speak to someone. The main lady was a bit short with me, (and I saw her be much shorter with other customers). They were really busy, so I can sympathize with the stress, but some more manners would have went a long way. Unfortunately my pickup time was 15 minutes later than the ETA I was given online. When it came to the pizza itself though, they really delivered! It's possibly the best BBQ Chicken pizza I've had, even though I was surprised by the inclusion of dill pickles. If you're a pizza fan visiting the north shore it's definitely worth considering this place!

Stopped by here with the in-laws after visiting Duluth. The restaurant was really accommodating…read moresince our party was 16. Spoke with the owner and she was very nice and appreciative. - great service - great atmosphere - impeccable food Would definitely come back when we visit the area, again

On a trip to the Iron Range and North Shore for fall leaf watching, I wanted to hit the original…read moreValentini's in Chisholm but it was closed (on a Saturday night) for a wedding, so we drove to Duluth and hit the Valentini's in Hermantown. I was really in the mood for the chicken cacciatore but this location doesn't have it on the menu, but as a second option, they have Italian egg rolls, which is stuffed with chicken cacciatore and it satisfied my craving. The chicken marsala has a nice sauce/gravy but it is extra sweet compared to other marsala's I've had. The gnocchi was really good, love those little gut bombs and the red sauce was excellent. Gotta love the drink prices in northern Minnesota. The service was great as we sat at the bar and the bartender was delightful and entertaining - she told us a good story about how she ended up in a walking boot. This location is very busy, a reservation is recommended, especially for a Saturday night.

Solid food, service was not great. We ordered online, I'm gf and it wasn't super clearly labeled…read morefrom their online ordering system what options were available, but they did have a gf bread option listed for food, and I was able to ask questions via phone before placing my order online. When I went to pickup, it was very confusing where I was supposed to go, and they seemed irritated with me that I didn't know where to go, despite there not being a sign (and one small note in the email of where to pickup). It did seem quite busy that day, but the communication was just not great even for a busy day, and they were pretty dismissive of me after they handed me my food. When we got our food, there was also shredded cheese on my salad - I'm dairy intolerant and the cheese was not listed online as one of the things in the salad, so I didn't even think to note 'no cheese'. If you're planning to order, I would really recommend going in person to do so instead of online, or possibly calling, but I'm not sure if they'd take your order via phone. ESPECIALLY if you have food allergies or intolerances, given how poorly labeled it was online and the fact that they did not include everything in the salad in the listings. I've heard fantastic things about their bakery options, and I'd be curious to sit down here sometime to see if the service is maybe better when sitting vs doing takeout.

Great coffee - better baked goods! My caramel roll was absolutely doused in caramel. Wouldn't have…read moreit any other way! Microwave in the space let me reheat it to the perfect temp twice (ha - I'm a slow eater). Cool that you can see the lake through the trees. I bet that patio is beautiful during the warmer months!

Didn't have groceries for dinner so decided to take a chance on a restaurant in Brule...needless to…read moresay we were SO happy we did. It had great reviews to begin with but we have nothing bad to say about this family-run restaurant. Theresa was our waitress and was so friendly and made sure to check in with us periodically...She was beyond kind and sweet. THE FOOD: Loved it! Big portions of incredible family favorite dishes. The homemade bread rolls and marinara sauce were delicious. The food was brought out quickly and hot out of the oven! THE BEER: Lots of bottled and tap options with frosted mugs, YES PLEASE!! Check this place out-you won't regret it! Keep this family business running. They deserve it!

I was originally planning to give this place a 4, mainly because I was not all that impressed with…read moretheir pizza, which seemed to be what everyone raves about. However, I've been there a couple times since my aborted review, and they've earned the extra star. The pizza is good, just a little heavy on the cheese for my tastes. One of the sizes comes out in an odd oval shape that fits the platter on which it is served. Odd but cool. More recently, a group of us stopped in for fish fry and whatever else was on the menu. Our waitress actually ran to get a cinnamon shaker from the kitchen to please one of the more finicky eaters in our group. The service has always been excellent. I had the fish fry and salad that night, and both were very good. If you are looking for some Italian dishes, pizza, or fish, you can't go wrong here.

Ok selection of dishes and overall high prices for portions. Dark atmosphere which made it hard to…read moresee your dishes. Staff was in training so we were well served. We are celebrating an anniversary which was recognized by the host yet nothing more said by the other staff.

Good service. Seems expensive for what you get. Long wait for main entrees, Italian soda not greatread more

Had a visit to Ashland decided to try the restaurant. And glad we did…read more Great corner place and atmosphere was enjoyable We were there at lunch. Had a whitefish sandwich and a salad. Each of us also had the soup of the day. The soup was tremendous. Whitefish was so well done. Nice size bun to not overwhelm the fish. To top it off we splurged and split a berry crisp with ice cream on it. Just fantastic. Side note lemonade and fresh tea were very nice as well. Check the hours before you go. No weekends. Found the service very friendly. We'll be back. New favorite in Ashland.

I am so thankful we picked this place for lunch. It's comfortable casual decor, but the food is…read morewhat really grabs the attention. I had a cup of the fish chowder along with the recommended seasonal tomato and mozzarella appetizer. My husband had a salad with whitefish on top. I was licking the bowl & the plate, savoring each bite. I'm guessing our waiter was the owner and his recommendations were really helpful. Service was very attentive and the price paid for our meal was extremely fair If you're in Ashland and want some great grub, come here. You won't be disappointed.

Quaint little tops right nestled in the sleepy little town of Two Harbors, MN where you can find a…read moregreat homemade breakfast for a cheap price We followed the Yelp reviews to Louise's Place to grab a bite to eat before a winter hike. My Husband ordered the meatloaf sandwich and Ingot the two egg omelette with a side of crisply fried bacon and the most amazing cranberry rye bread and butter. The food is delicious and super cheap!The have a wide variety of coffee beverages and a cooler of soft drinks. Just order at the counter and take a number. It's a short wait for your food and you can sip on your caffeine beverage of your choice while you do a little shopping. They have a wide variety of handmade gifts like purses, art, quilts, knit mittens, etc.

This is the go to place in Two Harbor's by far!…read more Stopped in for breakfast, and was warmly greeted. Ordered a breafast sandwich, which was so good, I had to order it again. The coffee was of good quality (Duluth Coffee Company methinks) and refilled before empty. Upon seein the gnomes, I said, "Oh, no it must be getting near the end of gnome season," but the friendly gentlemen remarked happily, "it's always gnome season." Haha, hard to disagree! Some extremely cool homemade crafts were in abundance within Louise's Place, including gnomes, various knitted pieces, and greeting cards, which I ended up getting, along with some tableclothes (since gifted out, no picture available of those). For the quality of the food, the value was great!