We had such a wonderful experience! The bruschetta was absolutely delicious, and the Pappardelle…read morewith pork & beef Bolognese and Parmesan was SO good, rich, flavorful, and perfectly comforting. The bread was also delicious, especially with the little touch of salt and what tasted like rosemary. Everything was full of flavor! Our waiter was incredibly kind and attentive, and he even surprised my boyfriend and me with complimentary limoncello at the end of our meal. Such a thoughtful touch! We had a great time and would highly recommend this place. We'll definitely be back!

I was so happy we took my friend for her birthday dinner here. The place is cute and we were in the…read moreback room. Our server was amazing. She got us a couple of wines to taste and made recommendations on the menu. We had the eggplant with chèvre and tomato sauce which was delicious for our appetizer. For our entrees we tried the pappardelle with bolognese (our server's recommendation) and my friend got the ravioli with sweet corn. We all adored our entrees! The homemade pasta is amazing! We didn't stop there. We each had a dessert. Insanity! Crème brûlée, molten chocolate cake and the affogato. Crème brûlée had a bit of a runny texture but the flavor was good. We like the other desserts too! It was easy to find parking across Hennepin on 24th St. I want to come back here again!

Fantastic. We've made Minneapolis our second home and are now looking to compile a list of faves…read morefor when we are here. Martina is an ace with its bold flavored Argentinian cuisine and relaxing atmosphere. We dined on the patio, but whether you are seated inside or out, the ambiance is adorned with green plants, natural wood, and clean lines for a modern aesthetic that pleases today's diner. The food was a pleasure. The secret to the bold flavors is in the sauce. We started with an order of the grilled bread and a dozen oysters. I'll never say no to raw oysters (even on some occasions when I should have), but these were a great experience. The vinegar sauce served with these was a unique version that when paired with a dash of the shredded horseradish and a squeeze of lemon juice, the oysters were a punch of zingy perfection. The salted, vinegar infused butter that came with the bread elevated the dish. I chose the halibut for my entree and it was lovely (halibut is a win in any format). However, I would highly recommend the ribeye. My son got that and I sampled a piece with the accompanying chimichuri sauce and it was heavenly. The oils chosen to create that sauce were very well thought out so it made for not-your-typical ribeye and lent itself to something flavorfully unique. We want to return! Putting this on our list of faves when in Minneapolis/St Paul.

Spendy place. Nice patio. We waited a long time for our food on this summer day in July, about 30…read moremins. Came at 6:30pm to get ahead of the rush so we thought. Friendly staff, just a busy day I guess. This was my 2nd visit. I must say I enjoyed my first visit and meal more when I ordered the shrimp spaghetti. This time, I ordered the braised oxtail tagliatelle. It was good and the portion was generous. The potato churros appetizer was amazing! My friends enjoyed those more than their entrees unfortunately. One said the cacio e Pepe ravioli was underwhelming and the other felt the grilled salmon was decent.

The casual vibe here is surpassed only by their reasonable prices and their pleasant, professional…read moredining room and bar staff. My group got in with only about 40 min until close and I really expected to be either refused or told to hurry up because of the time. I would have understood that too since no one enjoys being held late. What I found was a crew happy to greet us and telling us to take the time that we needed to make some first-time visit decisions. There were still a couple of tables occupied when we were seated but within about 20 minutes, we had the place to ourselves. Nevertheless, we were never told to rush and even when the check was brought to me, our server told me with a genuine tone, "no rush". The pizza is from a brick oven and is best characterized as having a crispy, cracker-like crust with a red sauce bordering on the sweet side of the spectrum. The portions and toppings were fresh, generous, and appealing to the eye upon delivery. Definitely no complaints about the food! I really liked that they have an affordable and approachable wine list. We had a bottle of DOCG level Chianti for $29. Sure, the wines on the list are not going to win any worldwide gold medals or be on a collectible list but this is casual pizza and not a Michelin starred destination. You might be able to go to a spot with a fancy expensive wine list every few months. I could go here a few times per week. Let that sink in. I have not seen a decent bottle of wine in a restaurant at the pricing I saw here in quite some time! Kudos to Olive's for being affordable! For a first time visit, I loved several things here. I would be happy to go back for their pizza and wine list. But I am most happy to go back to support their pleasant and professional front of house staff. They definitely deserve to be rewarded.

They have a great variety of pizzas, so there's something for everyone. I ordered the Hawaiian…read morepizza, and it was delicious. The flavors were well balanced, the toppings were generous, and there was plenty of melty cheese in every bite. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality and portion size.

We enjoyed a girls night here! The food was absolutely delicious and our service was great! We…read moreordered 6 pasta and 1 vegetable to share between the four of us. That was the perfect amount of food! If you go when this summer menus is still here, you need to try both pastas that have corn in them!! My favorite was either the Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka or Parmesan & Corn Agnolotti.

We came into Dario to celebrate a birthday, and boy am I glad we did. This restaurant ticks all the…read moreboxes. Dario is an absolutely beautiful restaurant. I love the pink and green, and the place settings are gorgeous. Bonus: the team is super fast with clearing and bringing replacements so you always have a clean plate. Add in huge windows that brings in tons of light, and you have one of the most photogenic eateries in town. Dario's beverage menu is wonderful, and I especially want to draw attention to their extensive selection of non-alcoholic options. In addition to house-made sodas and creative cocktails, they have a wonderful list of dealcoholized wines--awesome news for anyone who is looking for a zero proof drink. As for the food, Dario knocks it out of the park with a menu that offers options for all tastes. The menu is designed to share, and the variety ensures that there will be something for everyone. The first two dishes that ai sampled were the Gem Lettuces, which our server described as "a Caesar salad on steroids" and the Morel Mushrooms. The Gem Lettuces were delicious--the zippy vinaigrette was better than any Caesar I have had before, the cheese was a fluffy, savory, and salty delight, and the puffed farro was a pleasing alternative to the usual croutons. Bonus: it's fish-free! I'd say that it's less a Caesar salad on steroids and more what happens when the Caesar salad next door goes off to college and has a glow-up. The morels were served on polenta and complemented with Madeira and tarragon. They came with a confit egg yolk. The presentation was strikingly beautiful, and the flavors pure and harmonious. The morels were cooked perfectly and went beautifully with the wine and tarragon--it was a great dish for spring, and everyone enjoyed the layers of texture and flavor. For our pasta choices, we had the English Pea Triangoli that Lu recommended (thanks Lu!) and the doppio. It's easy to see why Dario is known for its pasta--these dishes were amazing. The English Pea Triangoli was otherworldly: sweet peas, snap peas, onions, mint, and pea sprouts come together with butter to make a nostalgic little bite of heaven. It tastes like spring. Sicilian pistachios add crunch and another layer of sweet and salt, and the lightly steamed vegetables and fresh pea shoots and mint also added layers of texture and freshness. Positively superlative. The Doppio was also gorgeous: one side is filled with ricotta and the other sunchoke. Honey adds sweetness and the hazelnuts toastiness reminiscent of browned butter. The rosemary complemented it all. For my dessert, I had the Earl Gray tea cake. It had a very pleasing crumb and subtle sweetness, and the lemon whipped cream was the perfect accompaniment. The sprinkle of toffee cookie added a lovely caramelized crunch, and the bright acidity of the rhubarb was preserved, making for a juicy and refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Splendid! Thanks to Dario for a wonderful evening!

This might just be a top patio of the twin cities!!…read more Loved the patio seating! It's near the street and the perfect spot to people watch. The food is pretty good, but not mind blowing. I do recommend the Cesar salad! It was full of Parmesan and that's the way I like it. Good service and attentive staff.

He Said: Stop #3 on my pizza peogressive. Rosalia has the…read morebest interior decoration. We ate some sides and a sushi pizza. The fresh crushed tomato sauce was good and so was the crust. A pretty good pizza spot. Pros: - Pizza was pretty good - Located in a good area Cons: - Pricier than many other pizza places

A great Good pizza, good drinks, and a great casual vibe!…read more We came to Olive's for pizza and drinks and really enjoyed the experience. They have a full bar, and the team was friendly and welcoming. We thought the personal pizza might be too small, so we ordered the regular size instead. Well... that was a mistake! It was HUGE--definitely big enough for a family to share! It's a relaxed, casual place to get together with friends or family, and they even have live music on Sunday and Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PM. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area--and based on our experience, definitely a place we'd come back to!

First visit, won't be the last. Great service, cool artwork, smoking hot pizza came out quickly,…read moreand cold refreshing beer hit the spot. We split a Veggie, but can't wait to come back and try some others.

My husband and I came here for dinner, and as usual, we had another wonderful meal and overall…read moreexperience! We were greeted promptly and seated within just a couple of minutes of walking in. Our waitress was friendly, helpful, and very pleasant. She explained the specials and was also happy to accommodate my request for gluten-free bread options, which I really appreciated. My husband ordered our drinks, and since it was happy hour, the bar drinks were offered at some great prices. For dinner, I ordered the Lemon Chicken with Roasted Veggies, while my husband chose the build-your-own baked pasta dish, loaded with plenty of vegetables. The only downside was our table location. We were seated right next to the kitchen door, and every time someone went in or out, the door made a pretty loud bang. It was distracting and a little irritating throughout the meal. Maybe a hydraulic door closer or hinge could help with that? When our food arrived, the portions were generous, everything was hot, and it all looked delicious. My lemon chicken was incredibly flavorful, and those roasted vegetables were absolutely the best! My husband's baked pasta was also packed with flavor, and he loved all the roasted vegetables he added to it. Aside from the noisy kitchen door, another great dinner and experience. We'll definitely be back!

Visited Andiamo in Eagan and overall had a good experience. The restaurant itself was very clean,…read morespacious, and comfortable. The vodka pasta, kids' noodles, and margherita pizza were all really tasty and definitely the highlights of the meal. Service was a bit slow, and we had several different waiters throughout dinner, which made things a little confusing at times when we needed assistance. Still, the food was enjoyable and we would likely return.

I'm really shocked it took me so long to finally come to Eloise for dinner - and it was such a…read morefantastic experience. Making a reservation was super easy and the inside ambiance is so intimate. I came for a date night, but I could totally see a really fun girls night out here. I read some reviews before ordering and the reviews for food recs were spot on! The Parker Rolls were so delicious - a pretzel roll with 3 creamy butter options. And there was plenty of butter so you don't run out of it before you finish your rolls (big win!). I got the sweet corn cavatelli and my hubs got the lamb shoulder. Both were really yummy. I love that the cavatelli has a little spice to it as it really elevated that flavor profile. Definitely will be back! Really loved the experience and will stop by for post-dinner drinks sometime :)

This was our second time at Eloise and it is a really lovely place in Wayzata. The decor is…read moregorgeous and creates an inviting environment that is warm, elegant and welcoming. We had cocktails to start and they were crafted well and delicious. I had the pink 75 and it was not overly sweet but was refreshing. We started with the Parker house rolls, shrimp cocktail and the onion and caviar dip. Very tasty and I would order again. The soup with lobster was especially good as was the cavatelli. We had the bananas foster for dessert and could have licked the dish clean! We also had the grasshopper and pink lady which were a fun treat. I highly recommend and look forward to going back soon.