My daughter and I were hungry for pasta, salad tonight and an outdoor patio setting…read more I've lived in the area but never sat patio side at Broders' and thought tonight might be the night. If was just perfect. James M provided wonderful service. My adult daughter and I enjoyed the artichoke app, Caesar salad, and gnocchi entree. Oof! All good and the relaxing patio music made for a nice dinner.

It's taken me 29 years to finally end up dining here. I grew up driving past this place multiple…read moretimes a week, but always came up with some excuse why not to go. Usually it was because they don't take reservations and the wait time is super long. We ended up giving it a try on a whim on a weeknight and so glad we did! We were able to enjoy a late dinner on the patio. Service was wonderful and the bread basket is a nice start. Ordered the Caesar to split and the artichoke (a new favorite thing to order out). We also ordered the gnocchi to split. It was good, but very very salty. We had enough to take home for leftovers. I will be coming back soon, lots more pastas to try!

This place is awesome! Located near the 44th and France shopping area, it's ultra convenient. (Tip:…read morestreet parking can be a little bit tricky if there's snow, but there is a lot right across the street.) It's a very pretty establishment that brings together the classic and the modern and feels both comfortable and classy. The food is great and perfect for the aforementioned snow: it's pure comfort. We started with the Brussels sprouts, which were unique and delicious. Mostarda, candied almonds, and blue cheese, with beautifully caramelized sprouts? It hits sweet, piquant, bitter, and savory along with all the textures. It's a must-try and a definite contender for top treatment of Brussels sprouts. For our second side, we got the tomato sugo, which was a very satisfying starter. Deep, rich tomato flavor, the perfect level of salt and herbs: you can taste the love and time that went into it. (The focaccia that came with was amazing, but you could totally eat this with a spoon, too.) For my main, I had the red bucatini (yes, I like tomatoes, especially when paired with time). It was absolutely awesome--the pasta was cooked perfectly and was the perfect shape for the sauce. The sauce was great. The chili oil added an excellent kick. The garlic breadcrumbs added textural interest and flavor. Again with the perfect, savory made-with-love mouthfuls. I was truly enamored with this one. For dessert, everyone went for the budino, a rich, delicious chocolate-hazelnut pudding topped with a generous mound of silky vanilla whipped cream, crunchy sugar cookie crumbles, and a drizzle of EVOO. It was perfectly balanced and just the right amount. Tying everything together was excellent service from everyone who we encountered. Knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient, they made our evening all the more pleasant.

First time at Tosca- the ambiance is very cozy, warm and welcoming. They welcome you with foccacia…read morebread and then we ordered the sugo to pair with it. The sugo was really delicious and garlicy- my only negative is I wish they warmed the bread up that is the only thing that would have made it a notch better. We ordered the short rib tagliatelle and the white spaghetti. The beef was super tender and the ragu for the tagliatelle was very good. And the white spaghetti was very well balanced between the acidity from lemon, saltiness from the Parmesan cheese and garlickyness. Definitely recommend!

We came here for our anniversary and left amazed by how good the food and drinks were. We started…read morewith the potato churros which tasted like a mixture of the best mashed potatoes and fresh fries I've had. The empanadas were good, but I was hoping they were less cheesy and more creamy. The chimichurri adds to the flavor. All our drinks were delicious and I recommend the old fashioned. For the entrees the Tagliatelle with Oxtail and Rigatoni with Oyster Mushrooms both had exquisite sauces. I don't think I could have asked for anything different. I am usually let down by pasta and this did not disappoint. Our server was attentive and welcoming, the table was plated and organized, and we had a nice few other the kitchen and got to see all the meals being plated. This was one of our favorite date nights, and we will be back in the future to try more of the menu!

We went to Martina for brunch and oh my gosh -- the food was excellent. Everything we ordered…read moretasted phenomenal. Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of some of the other dishes we tried, but honestly every single thing was delicious. We arrived a little early for our reservation and they were still able to get us seated right away. The staff was friendly, the drinks were excellent, and the overall experience was great. My only real complaint would be parking -- I could definitely see it being a nightmare on a busy evening -- but honestly, the food makes it worth it.

We have been to this Giordano's (I think it's the only location in Minnesota) several times. The…read morelatest visit was for dinner earlier tonight because our younger son requested that we go for dinner. Both of our boys LOVE the spaghetti and rigatoni pasta dishes. My husband and I have ordered the deep dish pizzas several times in the past. The restaurant was pretty busy since it was dinner time on a Friday night. Our sever was friendly, attentive and fairly busy since she had several tables she was taking care of. The restaurant is pretty spacious and have different options for seating - conducive for small and large group gatherings.

We ordered 2 deep dish pizzas online for pickup (sausage/pepperoni and double pepperoni). We also…read moregot a family size Italian chopped salad). Online ordering was easy, and available for pickup at the advertised time. The cheese pull on a slice of pizza is *impressive*, the sauce is tasty, and the pizza was pretty good. It's a dense slice, and 1 slice is enough for a meal for us, so order accordingly. We got small pizzas, giving thanks for that! The salad was mediocre and not worth it, unfortunately. The price seems high to me for both the small pizza and the salad. The pizza places I frequent have less expensive pizza and salad that are just as good. I was happy to try a new place, and the experience was OK.

Pezzo in WBL is our absolute favorite, however this location is a far cry from the pezzo we know…read more Not sure where to start. The crust was super chewy and hard to even cut, cheese was extremely greasy. Basically nothing like the Pezzo we know. Not sure if they cut corners here given it's just a counter inside of kowalski's.

Opened May 30 2024! It's like their other locations in…read morewoodbury and white bear lake but it's express Which means order at the counter Pick it up and they have seating there Has a nice ambiance It's in kowalski's market edina which also opened may 30th! Has coal fired pizzas and deep dish pizzas too! They also have take and bake pizzas for sale too! Check it out!

We recently visited Broders and had a really great experience. We had been craving a Caprese…read moresandwich and were excited to finally find one nearby. It was delicious and very fresh. The only thing that would have made it absolutely perfect would have been a little balsamic glaze or pesto, but we would definitely order it again. We also tried the New York style pizza, which was very tasty. The sauce leans on the sweeter side, so if that's your preference, you'll likely love it. Our daughter ordered the children's pasta and thoroughly enjoyed it as well. For being a smaller restaurant, there was still plenty of seating available, and what stood out the most was the customer service. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. The prices felt fair and appropriate for both the location and the quality of the food. We would happily return the next time we're in the area.

Broders for breakfast? Yes please!…read more After years of blessing the neighborhood with a great Italian deli and fabulous pasta bar, Broders is now open for breakfast. Just this morning, I enjoyed a fabulous coffee, fresh croissant and delicious pizzette (breakfast pizza). So good. Generous seating in a sunny space and chill atmosphere. In a rush? Stop in just for coffee. Free street parking. This is my new habit.

Modern Italian in a cozy intimate setting. The food was good and the service was excellent. I…read morewished it wasn't so dark in the restaurant but I suppose some people think that's more romantic. Porchetta Bowl (4/5) Porchetta served on polenta with a poached egg. Tasty and approved by my Italian hubby. Duck Confit (4/5) the duck was good, with some crispy skin and the crunchy and chewy spaetzle made it even better. Gelato (5/5) we chose the salted caramel flavor and it was divine. It was a little bit gritty but I loved the hint of texture. My fav part of the meal!

Parking isn't the greatest. There are like 6 spots next to the restaurant. If you find something in…read morethere, you've scored. Cute area though, so side street parking/walking wouldn't be too bad. Bathrooms were downstairs, so don't drink too much because if you miss any of the old school style steps, you're toast! Our waitress was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu, the wines, gave suggestions on what to order, knew how to pronounce the Italian foods and gave a little back story on one of the items. That was a plus. We started with appetizers. Thought everything was good. Same with the meal and desserts . Everything was just good and the ambience was warm and inviting. We thought it was extra fancy as we were leaving to see wine on tap. The cocktails were yummy!