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Al Vento
- Italian
- Minneapolis, MN
About this business
Southern Italian Cuisine, Happy Hour, 1/2 Price Wine Bottles, Wine Dinners, 4 Course Tasting Menu Daily
Location details
5001 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55417, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Best Restaurant in S. Minnie – We have frequented this location often when it was Marimar. Sad to see them close the doors but when Al Vento opened we were very happy to have a neighborhood restaurant again. We started going there from the get go and with a few blips have watched it evolve to what it is now. Consistently great. Servers are attentive and genuinely friendly. Rarely does my water glass go empty. And when I sent my Pork Tenderloin back for being Med well instead of the med-rare I ordered - I had a new one within... read more
Get a reservation – This is a true Southern Italian restaurant, of which we have very few in Minneapolis. There are a lot of Tuscan (Northern) style places, but nothing like this that I've found other than in other cities. The olive bruschetta is outstanding, along with all of the other entrees I have had there. I've been to Al Vento 4 times, and have had outstanding food each time, always ordering something different. This is a great romantic spot for a date. Price is very reasonable.
Perfect Anniversary Dinner!! – My husband and I went to al Vento for our anniversary dinner last Saturday night and absolutely loved it. This was our first time there and we will definitely go back. The only 'con' was that it was super loud in the main dining room, but we were fine at our intimate table. We had an appetizer (crab cakes), salads (caesar & mixed green), entrees (cod with spinach risotto and rigatoni with butternut squash marscapone) and dessert (creme brule trio) and all were delicious!! The Chocolatini was yu... read more
Waited over an hour, with reservatons! – We planned a nice birthday dinner for six and made reservations in advance. When we arrived the place was packed. People were standing everywhere waiting. Diners seated at their tables had to contend with others basically standing over them. We waited over an hour for a table to clear. It seemed the manager couldn't handle the situation. When we were finally seated, the service and food was good, but I won't be returning!!
Wonderful Food & Service When we recently dined at Al Vento, I was a little upset we had to wait to be seated - but it turned out to be great since we had a nice glass of Italian wine, and best part - they have the most amazing olives to snack on at the bar. The pasta entrees were good - fresh ingredients, and the pasta was cooked as I requested, al dente. We each had a couple of glasses of wine - they have a good by the glass selection which is important if one diner likes white and the other red. The price was also pretty ... read more
Great Local Italian Restaurant – My wife and I were looking for a local (not a franchise) Italian restaurant for my son's wedding rehearsal celebration. We had 40 guests and the church was in Plymouth. We had checked out Giorgio's (another good local independent Italian restaurant), but it was too small for our party. Then I read a review of Al Vento. We made reservations to check it out. Just as the review said, the food, ambiance and price were outstanding. We contacted Keith, the manager, who helped us make all the arrang... read more
Best Italian Gem...Just like you're in Italy – Hands down best italian restaurant in the twin cities. It is a perfect cozy spot that offers a beautiful setting in the middle of a quaint south minneapolis neighborhood. THe wine is great but the food is better. Their house made mozzarella is to DIE for as well as their bread and other beautiful appetizers. The beet salad was so delicious. I have had beautiful halibut steaks w/risotto as well as great pork and steak, cooked to how you want it. I recommend it for an intimate dat... read more
Seriously phenomenal! Some of the best food I have ever eaten. I got the shrimp and clam fetticini. It was wonderful. The service was quick and wonderful. Let them recommend a wine and you wont be unhappy. Also, go between 5 and 6 and get a bottle for 1/2 price!
Good all around restaurant, but the background noise tends to be high. – Al Vento has a bread and tomato soup that may sound strange but is a delight to eat. The gorgonzola encrusted steak is excellent. The menu could offer a few more pasta dishes, like a medium to hot Italian sausage dish. All-and-all this is a very good neighborhood restaurant.
Frequently asked questions about Al Vento
How is Al Vento rated?
Al Vento has a 4.2 star rating with 564 reviews.
When is Al Vento open?
Al Vento is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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