Giuseppe Italian Ristorante is a quaint little eatery in New Brighton. We have been there several…read moretimes and it is almost always a great experience. The menu includes Italian mainstays like spaghetti, which is what I ordered tonight. The sauce is always perfect, a little tangy with a fresh tomato taste. I ordered a meatball and I was very disappointed by what I was served. It was a meat "nugget". However, shortly after serving my meal the waiter brought out a fresh meatball saying that the chef wanted me to have it because she thought the one with my spaghetti was "bad". That more than made up for my initial disappointment. My wife had the Baked Mosticolli Special and she was very happy with it. Each meal comes with a basket of homemade bread: a garlic bread twist, pepperoni bread, olive bread and traditional Italian bread. This is always a highlight. Tonight was no different. Normally I don't order dessert however tonight I ordered something called Papas Bread Pudding. This was heaven in a dish. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. The butter rum sauce was delicious and a scoop of vanilla ice cream was the perfect topping. I would recommend Giuseppe's for Italian that is fresh and tasty.

I'm happy to report that this is one of those restaurants that has maintained quality, service, and…read morepretty much everything else from when I first reviewed this restaurant in 2019. Giuseppe's seems perpetually busy and the crowd starts very early. When we arrived last Saturday, there were only two tables left and one of those was a quirky half table. What makes this restaurant popular is the consistency of the food, the good service and the focus on popular old-school Italian food. All of the favorites are there and they are done well. My go-to is often the spaghetti and meatballs, which is so easy to prepare at home, but still worth going out for if the restaurant does it right. The entrees come with a soup or salad, both of which are good. On this particular visit, it was really cold outside and the Minestrone was hot, chunky, and full of fresh vegetables. They also serve (an increasingly rare) bread basket with a variety of different fresh baked breads, which are perfect for dipping into the olive oil. The chicken marsala and the frequent special of Chicken Parnassian are excellent too, as is their pasta. Pro Tip: They don't take reservations, so go as early as you can, even on a week night. They are not open on either Sunday or Monday, so factor that into your visit. They open at 4 pm and close at 8 pm, so the total open hours for the week are 20 hours!

What an interesting vibe! There is a doll playing the piano, movie references, old school Italian…read moreambience. There are not many seats so plan accordingly. The menu is fairly basic, but the selections did taste great. We liked the garlic bread the best, we were able to eat the whole thing with just the two of us as they are so addicting! We also enjoyed the chicken Alfredo and like the meat sauce. It is downtown parking so street parking can be limited. Service was a little slow, it did take a bit for the garlic bread to arrive. But they were apologetic for this.

Stopped in to try this Italian place. It is a little hard to find but, well worth the effort…read more Inside and nice and set up like an old style Italian restaurant with small lights on table and even a piano player too. Great low key ambiance. Believe it or not, I had the meat loaf off the menu. The menu literally said "yes meat loaf, it's that good". It was good, almost like eating veal with beef gravy. The gravy and the meat had a good flavor, worth a try. The table next to me a lady had the chicken Alfredo and she went on and on about how good it was. Yes tables are close to each other. I also tried the tiramisu, menu stated it was home made. It was not bad, just the whipped cream was a little heavy and it needed a little more espresso on the lady fingers. The waitress was amazing. She was polite, professional and had a 1920's style dress on, not sure how she waited tables and was the hostess in the dress and kept up. But she did and did an amazing job. The chef's did come out and check on folks and even did food running. The staff overall was exceptional. I will have to go back and try some of the pasta as well.

Food was delicious, and at a great price! Our waiter, Axel, was incredibly helpful and hospitable…read more The service was efficient and we felt very cared for!!!

This Italian restaurant is awesome ! it's so consistent and always so delicious ! I really love the…read morebread with the Parmesan cheese and oil and pepper ! Any of the pastas are delicious-- I really love the linguine Alfredo with the squid ink noodles! So yummy! Also, the drinks are fantastic-- I love the basil lemon drop! Very good and have had it multiple times, it's always very good ! Have never had a bad experience ! So so good! Will return ! 10/10!!!

Great place to eat. I had the manicotti, and it was excellent. Very tasty, served hot in a…read moreskillet, tons of cheese and sauce. Kent is the owner and he takes a personal interest in every customer. The chef is Kent's son and he did a terrific job. Price was very reasonable for the huge quantity of food. Clean comfortable place to dine. Not real busy at noon, you can get in and out fast. I give this restaurant my highest recommendation. Don't forget to finish up dining by eating a delicious cannoli.

Our bartender was lovely. Super kind, somewhat attentive. We ordered two sets of wings, it took 35…read moreminutes to receive our food and we saw multiple other tables order after and receive their food. I enjoyed the wings. Voodoo is everything you would want in a savory dry rub. Twister was interesting- an italian/parmesan dry rub with a dash of tabasco; my partner disliked it but I loved it. Unique. It was only $12 an order on Wednesday, which was tolerable. At the full $17 this would be an absolute joke. Ranch was also mundane bottled and I got less than one stick of celery for my $.89 up charge to add it. They had adorable mini booths. The place was small, borderline cramped but not quite there yet. Charming. I would come back to try the pasta but the sizes of the dishes weren't impressive. This isn't a bad place- it's just absolutely average for above average prices.

My husband and I went to lunch here after the lunch rush on a Friday. I am giving them a 5 for…read moretheir food. Service was not quite there. We shared a Korean chicken sandwich and the turkey club. We preferred the Korean chicken sandwich which had a great sauce. Both sandwiches were very good and the potato chips were delicious. It was spacious and clean. If we could have got a bit more attention from the waitress it would have been perfect.

Open atmosphere with modern look, I stopped for takeout from this location in Blaine. Server who…read moretook my order was very nice. Staff moves with purpose, nobody standing around. They all appear polished and professional. I ordered the Oliver Burger, the Shrimp and Cheesy Grits, the Spinach Artichoke Dip, and a Stuffed Nutella Cookie. The server recommended I warm the cookie slightly in the microwave and enjoy it with coffee. The food today: spinach artichoke dip is served with grilled bread.... this was delicious right off the bat when the bread is still hot and slightly crispy. However, after the bread sat in the container steaming, the experience wasn't as good. I would recommend thinner pieces of bread with a bit more char on them (like grill marks) and a couple more pieces of bread. I mean, 4 pieces of bread? C'mon man! An okay appetizer dish. Was it worth $15.99? Absolutely not. Shrimp and Cheesy Grits with creamed greens: shrimp were seasoned beautifully but unfortunately were overcooked and rubbery, and the creamed greens were not cooked nearly long enough, they were fibrous and hard to chew, so I was unable to eat them at all, so a waste altogether. The stars of this dish were the charred lemon (like the bread should have been;) ) and the cheesy grits. The grits were divine and I wish there was more of it on the dish and less of the nasty greens. Seriously, switch those ratios around and it would be better. Next , the Oliver Burger: decent, cooked medium, no notes really. The waitress was right about the cookie, it was very tasty with a little warm up and my coffee .

First time at Buona Sera, great service here, water was filled comedically fast. Food pricing was…read moreok, expect to pay a modest 20-30 for pasta, 40-60 for red meat, 30-60 for seafood, and 60-90 for multi course surf and turf specials. All meat entrees come with both salad and pasta, making it a decent deal. Now on with the food itself, the pasta is amazing, the marinara sauce is some of the best I've had, the salmon is incredible, the lobster is ok, and the steak is some of the best I've had. I've had steak everywhere, from Florida to Alaska, and I have never had a steak like this, it was strangely tender, melt in your mouth, the fat was also a more meaty texture, probably due to the dry aging, overall one of the better steaks I've ever had. The atmosphere is quite casual for the quality of food, my group wore just T shirts. The actual building is nice, but quite old, could use a new ac, but the patio space is magical, with service just as quick. Before I conclude my review, I should note that there was some sign of mild mold in 2 of our waters, likely due to the ice machine, this is a common issue, and as far as I know, had no negative health effects. Overall the food was decently priced and quite good, not mind blowing, but delicious none the less. Small locally owned restaurant with fantastic service. Give it a try!

Hidden gem Italian place in Champlin! Such a nice dinner ambiance and decor. It feels like a little…read morehideaway as it seems nestled amongst a residential area. We loved everything we tried! The mozzarella sticks were the best. Not overly heavy or greasy. Most everything is housemade ( not the pasta though) They even had a housemade limoncello but with tangerine! And the toffee cake and ice cream was warm and delicious. Chef Raffaele visited our table. I think he has amazing place and should be on everyone's need to visit list! They are only open for dinner. Private parking lot

Didn't expect it but, Marino's Restaurant was simply outstanding. Surely coming back here again…read more Each and every single item that we ordered was incredibly fresh and delicious. The service is fast and friendly too. I highly recommend it.

All you need to know about this place is that they are great at what they do. And that is food. And…read moreit is amazing. Family owned and operated, and they make sure you are satisfied. One of my favorites. Red sauce is the bomb.

He Said: We went here, because my child wanted Olive Garden for their birthday lunch. Very solid…read moreexperience. I like the food. I like the food value. Pros: - Kids love the place - Great value Cons: - Food is on the salty side

Always good! I love the soup and salad, husband always gets spaghetti and meat and Chanti wineread more

Food is average at best. The service is good. Double check your order with the store to verify…read moreaccuracy.

We have been camping nearby and came across this restaurant. What a treat. We have now eaten…read morethere twice and had leftovers twice. I highly recommend the chicken bacon ranch pizza. It is amazing on thin crust. We also had the chicken cordon bleu pasta, and the stuffed manicotti. Absolutely amazing food. The prices are also pretty darn good considering how much food they give you. Two people can easily share one entrée. And they give you two large pieces of garlic toast.

I found a wine bar near my job. My coworker and I decided to check it out for happy hour. This…read moreplace is bigger than I thought. They share an entrance with another business, once you enter turn left into the bar. We were greeted and chose to sit near the fireplace. There's 2 different rooms and each room has a bar. We sat in the front and when I walked to the bathroom, I noticed the back room was much bigger and has a stage as well. Food is available, we built our own charcuterie board. Wine and flights are available, also cocktails. Cool place, definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Tried a new wine bar in the "burbs"…read more Was surprised how busy it was at 8.00pm on a Saturday night- live music was playing and there were only a couple seats left at the bar so we snagged those and were greeted by one of the owners who was super friendly. The service was very good even though it only looked like 3 people were working - they were very busy but did not show it They have an extensive wine list which is nice and decent price range from $12 upwards. The Rosè I had was pretty good and the Cab Sauv my date had was good too! The music was pretty loud - only on weekends I think , but when the crowds dispersed it felt more like an intimate wine bar- so I imagine during the week this would be a great place to meet up with friends and family. Did not get to try any food as we had just come from dinner but they did have some amazing smelling bread boards I would be willing to try! The owners are a husband and wife team who are very down to earth and like they get to know everyone who visits A cute place in Shoreview- when in the area I will stop by