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    Snelling Cafe

    3.8 (16 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Alicha Tibsi

    The injera was so fresh and light. Absolutely love the blend of spices with the meat and the vegetables. Everything was fresh and homemade. We had the Alicha tibsi which was a spicy beef with vegetables. Really well-balanced and not overpoweringly spicy that prohibits being able to taste the flavors of the food. The Doro tibsi, chicken with vegetables , with a nice blend of African spices but not spicy. Both were excellent, we will be coming back here anytime we have a craving for Ethiopian food. So good!

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    Really good gyro! Not the cleanest spot in the whole world (thus the -1), but it has a friendly staff and very reasonable pricing.

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    Yebeg Watt - Lamb slow rosted in Watt Sauce with Garlic, Onion, and Fresh Ginger. Very Good! - Great service

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    Hyacinth

    Hyacinth

    4.3(128 reviews)
    2.2 miSummit Hill

    I went with a friend and we shared a bunch of small plates and a large pasta. The food was…read moredelicious, our server was very knowledgable and gave us a food recommendation (Castelfranco Caesar) that 100% paid off and the interior was just a nice relaxing vibe. We also ordered off the NA list and were both pleased with our picks. The only downside is that parking is a challenge. Buffer some time in and expect to walk a few blocks.

    We waited weeks for this reservation, and the food absolutely lived up to the anticipation. While…read moresome of the service fell short, the cuisine certainly did not. The restaurant itself is small, but it's charming, cozy, and full of character. I appreciated the thoughtful details, like the mismatched vintage silverware that reminded me of my grandmother's collection and the antique ring trays used to present receipts and credit cards. Those little touches added to the overall ambiance. The food was exceptional. The mixed salad with the Dijon vinaigrette was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of bitter dandelion greens. As someone who loves risotto, I was pleasantly surprised to try it prepared in a way I'd never experienced before--pan-fried--which added a wonderful texture while keeping it creamy inside. My husband ordered the rye pasta, and he's convinced it's now his favorite pasta dish of all time. Every plate that came to our table was beautifully prepared and incredibly flavorful. Although the prices are on the higher side, the quality of the food easily earns 5+ stars. Unfortunately, the service was inconsistent and ultimately overshadowed what should have been a wonderful evening. When we arrived, the person greeting guests simply said, "Name?" without looking up before leading us to our table. There was no welcome, no hello, or friendly introduction. Not even a smile. Later, I realized he was one of the recipients of the Golden Spoon award, which made the interaction even more surprising. Our server was the most disappointing part of the evening. When we asked for a recommendation for a good wine, she responded with a snarky, condescending tone, asking my husband if he was "serious." Instead of simply offering a suggestion, she questioned us about where we'd previously had bad wine at any restaurant, asked for the name of the restaurant, and continued in a way that felt more like we were being interrogated for the comment of asking about a good wine than being helped. After that interaction, we observed her speaking with another server, who looked over at us and laughed. While I can't know exactly what was being discussed, the timing made us feel uncomfortable and self-conscious. Whether or not it was about us, it left us feeling embarrassed and completely changed the mood of our evening. It's difficult to enjoy a special dinner when you feel unwelcome and I felt humiliated. Thankfully, the other staff members who delivered our food and cleared our plates were warm, friendly, and attentive. One even recommended a wonderful red wine to pair with my husband's pasta, and it was an excellent suggestion! Overall, the atmosphere created by some members of the staff felt cold, uninviting, and pretentious, which can quickly diminish what should be an enjoyable dining experience. Maybe when you get a Golden Spoon you don't have to try anymore for friendly and inviting?? It's unfortunate because the food is truly outstanding and deserving of high praise. Had the service--particularly from our main server--matched the quality of the cuisine, this would have been an easy five-star experience.

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    Olive & Lamb - Great food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere made this fantastic place to get a dinner on a work trip to Minneapolis.

    Olive & Lamb

    4.5(237 reviews)
    6.0 miNortheast
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    O&L is my favorite lunch spot of all time. Always good kind service, amazing food and quick…read moreturnarounds that get me out the door and back to work. The gyro meat here is, IMO the true star, and when paired with their fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and sauces it truly shines. It offers the right balance of pepper, hint of spiciness, alongside a nice crisp savory meatiness that can only be achieved on a proper vertical spit. My extra piece of advice, is get the spicy green sauce on the side. It offers that little extra jalapeño oomph alongside their creamy tzatziki and it's a perfect balance. Bit expensive to dine here for lunch too often so I try to keep it to every few weeks, but what a treat it is when I do allow myself to eat here for lunch. 5/5 goodness guaranteed!

    Sometimes it's all about the food. Parking lot was packed and you could get a sense that people…read morecome to sit and visit over great food. Music sets the mood to escape and forget the outside world and care for those within. Nothing fancy needed. It took a few minutes to order because so many many dishes we hadn't eaten before! John chose a kabab and I chose the gyro platter. They were both very good! My platter was piled high with gyro meat and all the fixings. Maybe too much rice on the plate and definitely could lessen that and increase the Tzatziki sauce!!

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    Gyro pita with sweet potato fries, so delicious!

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