All in the spirit of catering to the softer side of me, I took a drive up to Pepin, WI, and wow,…read moreVilla Bellezza is a whole vibe! This beautiful winery gives small Italian village energy, and the atmosphere felt so serene. It's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, sip wine, and just soak it all in. I had the penne al forno paired with a lovely red blend (I forgot the name, but trust me, it was delicious). And I have to give a special shoutout to Alexis, my waitress, she was absolutely amazing! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better. I can't wait to come back when the weather breaks to tour the vineyard. If you're looking for a little escape, Villa Bellezza is worth the trip.

You go to the counter to order and get your wine -if that's what you want. They have a nice menu of…read morepizza and a few other Italian entrees, salads and apps. Itnwas just delicious. Second time I've been here. Sitting outside in the piazza us just heavenly. Great service. Super nice people. Highly recommend

Service was great the whole time we were there, prompt, smiles and kept checking on us…read more We went for just apps to give the place a try. The menu looked fun, on line. When we arrived we were seated quickly at a nice table in a themed Italian space. We had the Calamari, an the Escargot. And finished with a piece of their homemade Tiramisu. All were very tasty: Calamari was a crispy, well flavored rings (darn I like the little squid) with a good sauce. The Escargot were plump and the garlic butter they came with was delicious, used the bread (very nice Baguette) to sop it up an hold an Escargot! A finished with the Tiramisu which was everything a good homemade desert should be ! The only suggestion would be to up the presentation on the plate of both of the dish's; the calamari and the escargot But had nothing to do with taste, which was excellent.

Went to the new one in Mall of America, what a total disappointment! Took 12 minutes for waitress…read moreto come over. She brought wrong garnish and proudly announced she has ADD!! The deep dish pizza was Dry and tasteless, salad limp not cold or fresh!! The manager was too busy bussing tables to manage his staff!! Definitely won't be back!

The atmosphere is amazing. This open air restaurant is nestled in the valley of the Midwest's…read moredriftless region. Staff of always great and the kids bussing the tables take great care of you. Food is good quality and portions are healthy. Bread, olive oil and parmesan cheese is a great appetizer provided. My only knock about the food is there's too much cheese on the pizza for a Neapolitan style pizza, but it is Wisconsin and the home of curd town. Live music and the open grounds on a beautiful evening can't be beat. They also provide short wagon a tractor rides through out the evening. The last time we were there we watched two hot air balls launch from the grounds.

A pretty nice wine place deep in the valley in the middle of nowhere in Wisconsin…read more They said the seating was all full up top but we could sit at the lower bar or at the bottom, which wasn't an issue at all except that they were still a few hours out from close and had plenty of empty seats up top, and no new reservations or anyone came to ever fill them up until close (we left just a few minutes before closing). So I guess they just didn't want us to sit there? Idk. Lots of games, and even though it's outdoors it can be VERY noisy - lots of parties going on here. Big menu though, and obviously, some of the most gorgeous scenic views you can imagine down here. The vineyard also looked so good. Unfortunately they can't actually grow their own wine here. The soil is too sandy, even for WI/MN specialty grapes. So while they're trying, they just get their label of wine from Minnesota somewhere else instead. Still local enough, so that's okay for me - I would've been pissed if we came down here and all they had was California wine relabeled with a Wisconsin sticker, I can't stand that. So I'm glad they still had local options, local enough. Overall, a really nice place!

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.

Have had Olio on the list of places to try for a while and a friend suggested making reservations…read more We went on a lovely Sunday evening for an early dinner. The space is small, but so adorable. There is also a nice patio. The cocktail and wine list were very intriguing, so decided to go for a cocktail. I tried the Sanka Ya Dead (mostly because of the name) and it was such a refreshing summer beverage. The food was spectacular. There was a corn appetizer special that I could not pass up. We also were among garlic bread fanatics, so had to get that as well. Both appetizers were delicious. I chose the rigatoni for my main with chicken parm. This was such yummy comfort in a bowl. The chicken parmesan was a giant piece, so you may have some leftover. I wasn't hungry enough to tack on dessert, but others got the olive oil cake and it looked good. I do recommend making a reservation, although bar seating appears to be first come, first serve. Definitely recommend a dinner at Olio.

We've been dying the try this place for months and it did not disappoint! I really like that it's a…read morerelatively small menu as it seems they are able to really perfect each dish and make frequent modifications due to the season. They also have a couple specials that change every week so you can always try something new. Today we lucked out with delicious crab cakes! We also ordered the focaccia, ziti, risotto, chicken parm rigatoni and olive oil ice cream. Needless to say, we were very full when we left and had plenty of leftovers! It's a small space so definitely try to make a reservation to ensure a seat. I get the impression it's busy most nights!

Amazing local hang out. It's kind of fancy. The foods are great…read more Vibe is amazing. Service is above and beyond. There's even a well curated vintage store next to it But the is crispy pork belly appetizer. It will be super next level if it is served with fluffy hot white rice and maybe Korean soy radish pickle

All the food, cocktails and wine were lovely. That being said the wine (by the glass) was extremely…read morewell priced. The cocktails ( old fashioned with ginger and raspberry martini) were just meh. The appetizer of artichoke was very flavorful but a little woody. The pizza (The Mob with hot honey) was spectacular. It was even good reheated for breakfast the following day. The desserts (Sticky toffee cake and Italian Grasshopper) we delightful and satisfying after the other food. Our server was pleasant but not extremely attentive. Our pizza got to us before our wine. The thing I take issue with is tacking on an 18% tip with any prior warning until we received our bill. I feel a tip is based on wait staff service and not part of their salary. I would back for the pizza and desserts.

Food is fabulous! Family recipes and sauce are incredibly delicious!…read more Owners are friendly and personable-a delight to visit with them. Def a must stop if in the area!

Cheese and raisin ravioli or chicken? If you know, you know. This is a Cumberland staple since I…read morewas a very young child. The Italian culture shines through as you can order just about any type of pasta here but the staple items tend to be ravioli and cavatille. The sausage is 100% made in house but many believe it comes from Louie's Meats, which is not true. Normally, I'd get a meatball with my pasta but not here. Sausage all the time! Many of the meals are served with a side salad and a basket of breadsticks for the entire table. Recently under new ownership, there has been a slight uptick in menu options and Bona Casa now carries pesto sauce (which previously never existed) along with a facelift of decor. The staff here works extremely hard for their customers. If you're in the area, swing by! They still have their frozen options, take outs and classic pizzelles.

Soups are marvelous! Can't miss. Salmon, Sarah's Favorite…read moreand chicken parm are fantastic. Try the eggplant appetizer. It's a must. Great service and warm comfortable atmosphere.

Return visit. Cocktails yes, food meh. Buffalo shrimp were good but i dont need them again. The…read moreorecchiette pasta was ok but also not a repeat dish. Vibe always good. Piano player sets great mood. Sit at the bar.

I have loved every item I've tried on the menu (and I have tried every item) We like to sit at the…read morebeautiful historic bar at happy hour and I wanted to say thank you for all the pleasure you give us with outstanding service and so many favorite meals. Forgive me, Grandma *DeGidio's lasagna is THE BEST I've EVER HAD*

DeGidio's is one of those "hidden treasures" on West 7th in St. Paul…read more The parking situation in St. Paul is always interesting but DeGidio's has ample off street parking and a significant amount of street parking too. They do take reservations, and they fill up. However, they reserve most of the tables and booths in their bar area for "walk-in". Today was our third time being here and we have never had to wait to sit. So the Bar...you would think that bar seating would be loud, crowded and uncomfortable with poor service. Nothing could be further from the truth. My wife and I were able to enjoy our meal and comfortable conversation. Now, for the food. They have an appetizer called "Pizza Fries". Having been frequent diners at Mama's, and having pizza fries there, that was what I was expecting, a garlic and butter pizza crust with cheese on it. This is not that. The pizza fries are pizza dough deep fried. Sounds simple, and it is...but they are so addicting. You will not be disappointed. Tonight my wife and I both ordered the special which was Chicken Parmesan in vodka sauce. The sauce was tangy and delicious. The Chicken Parm was done to perfection, the chicken was moist and the breading was well done. Over all, if you want Italian comfort food, this is the place to go.