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Minneapolis,
MN
55410
612-925-3113 | | | | | Description: SOUTHWEST MINNEAPOLIS. This cozy Italian deli has a few seats in the dining room, but most folks grab a panini or slice of pizza to take back to the office. Other lunch choices include hot dishes like spinach lasagna, manicotti, and an ever-changing daily pasta special. Those eating light can try the arugula salad with asiago cheese and orange-balsamic vinaigrette, or a house salad with pistachios and champagne dressing. Later in the day, the cucina does a brisk dinner business; Broders' Pasta Bar across the street also serves evening eats.
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| 1204 Harmon Pl
Minneapolis,
MN
55403
612-288-0138 | | | | | Description: LORING PARK. If you're in the mood for family-style Italian food, try downtown's Buca di Beppo. Inside, colorful dining areas feature a wide range of eccentric statues and paintings. For dinner, try a Napoli-style Pizza Bianca, or if you're looking for something a little different, sample salmon Siracusa (with olives and capers) or Buca's own chicken Vesuvio. Chocolate lovers will want the spumoni or cannoli, both of which are sinful. Along with family-style offerings, individual-sized portions are available.
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| 3501 Minnesota Dr
Bloomington,
MN
55435
952-841-1000 | | | | | Description: BLOOMINGTON. Sister restaurant of Zelo, Ciao Bella is a trendy, smartly decorated eatery that's quite popular at lunch and dinner with the business crowd. The moody restaurant features sensous curves, exposed brick, wrought iron, and bold design elements, including a funky bar. Pizza is king at lunch, but at dinner you'll want to sample excellent pasta dishes fusilli with grilled chicken is not to be missed. Fresh fish, steaks, and chicken also prove delicious. Reservations are suggested.
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| 100 N 6th St
Minneapolis,
MN
55403
612-338-2401 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This elegant, world-class restaurant regularly gets rave reviews for its contemporary Italian cuisine. The menu featuring roasted meats, parchment-baked fish, and fresh, inventive pastas maintains a consistently high quality, and the excellent wine list complements the superb cuisine. Located in an historic warehouse, the restaurant boasts simple, understated decor, complete with high ceilings and magnificent art.
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| 3001 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis,
MN
55408
612-822-1688 | | | | | Description: UPTOWN. Snug Figlio, one of Minneapolis's trendier restaurants, is just the place to brush shoulders with a well-heeled crowd. Famous for its small plates and wood-grilled meats and seafood, Figlio promises incredible, rustic fare. At lunch, creative pizzas, pastas, and salads reign, but at dinner, you'll want to try garlicky, brick-pressed chicken or maybe Tuscan lamb chops. The best tables are located in the rear near the fireplace, and you can also dine al fresco.
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| 119 N 4th St
Minneapolis,
MN
55401
612-333-7359 | | | | | Description: WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. At Pizza Lucé, the delectable pies are made from scratch, and you can top them with just about anything you desire high-quality ingredients like seafood, chicken, eggplant, and artichoke hearts. Standard pies to exotic concoctions are possible, and homemade pastas and salads make for a great lunch, as do hoagies. Pizza Luce also offers vegetarian and vegan options and is a fantastic place for late-night dining, as you can tell by the crowds.
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| 5325 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis,
MN
55419
612-827-7376 | | | | | Description: SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS. Whether you're looking for an on-the-go sandwich for lunch or a leisurely, first-date dinner, Prima is a wise choice. Locals rave about the deli sandwiches, piled high with choice meats and accompaniments like brie and spinach. Pastas take center stage at dinner five-cheese tortellini and spaghetti vongole are dished up in generous, savory portions. Agnolotti, small pasta stuffed with a puree of red peppers and goat cheese, is not to be missed. With several dishes geared towards vegetarians and a kid-friendly atmosphere, there's something for everyone at this favorite neighborhood bistro.
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| 3226 W Lake St
Minneapolis,
MN
55410
612-929-0006 | | | | | Description: SOUTHWEST MINNEAPOLIS. Pizza pies at this local chain are wood-fired, resulting in maximum flavor and pleasantly crisp crusts. Unexpected ingredients like cayenne salami are fresh and appetizing, as are basics like tomatoes and mozzarella. A wide selection of vegetarian options, a decent array of salads, and a wine list that's better than you might imagine are even more reason to take a leisurely lunch at Punch.
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| 5001 34th Ave S
Minneapolis,
MN
55417
612-724-3009 | | | | | Description: NOKOMIS. Hearty southern Italian cuisine comes to South Minneapolis in this cozy restaurant. Yellow-gold paint and whimsical decorative touches create an intimate, welcoming space. Octopus with saffron potato and citronette makes for an unexpected starter, while updated classics like spaghetti with tomato and veal meatballs and gorgonzola-crusted steak with wild mushroom ragu populate the entrees menu. Arrive early on weeknights to sip half-price bottles of wine between 4:30pm and 5:30pm.
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| 600 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55403
612-339-7200 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This suave downtown spot promises an evening of fine dining and a sophisticated, white linen setting. Italian-inspired cuisine is the specialty, and sure to impress the palate are dishes such as butternut squash ravioli, penne vodka tossed with salmon, and four-layer lasagna with ground beef Bolognese sauce and sweet ground sausage. After dinner, make your way over to the beautiful onyx-topped bar and enjoy some of Minneapolis' best people-watching. Wednesday nights feature live jazz from 7:30pm-9:30pm, and you can land terrific drink and food specials during happy hour.
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