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Al Vento
- Italian
- Minneapolis, MN
About this business
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 |
Hidden Gem – Al Vento has become my girlfriend and I's favorite restaurant. The atmosphere screams modest yet romantic and the service is always top shelf. The food, however, is by far the biggest reason we keep going back. We have yet to be disappointed in any meal we've had, and each time we visit it seems to only get better. Favorite dishes include dijon rosemary pork tenderloin, roasted chicken with gnocchi and crab cakes. They also have a great wine selection as well as draft beer, including Bell's Oberon and Rush River... read more
Solid food... poor service. – I live in the Nokomis neighborhood, and I welcome this and any moderate-upscale restaurant addition to this growing part of our city. That said, I have now (as recently as 3/31/06) gone to al vento for dinner 3 times and have yet to have a remarkable experience. While the food has always been above average (not dazzling), I feel that the consistently poor service I have received on each visit fails to justify me returning again. While another reviewer has titled their al vento review "Never had ... read more
Reason to get out of the suburbs – Great neighborhood restaurant. Excellent food; fresh and flavorful. A little cramped. Service knowledgeable but a bit slow. We will definately return.
If you like hand made pasta... – We live a few blocks from Al Vento, and we're elated that we can walk to such a great restaurant. Short of flying to Italy, you won't find great hand made pasta like this in the cities. If you happen across Ricardo, I'm sure you'll agree he's one of the warmest, friendliest and interesting waitors in the city. Don't expect to get in and out of here in an hour - it mimics Italy in more ways than one. You'll want to reserve a few hours to really enjoy your Al Vento experience. If you don't know... read more
Never had a bad meal – My husband and I have dined hear several times and every time the food has been phenomenal, the service helpful without being intrusive, and the ambiance lovely. If there is an encrusted pork on the menu definitely try it, as well as all whitefish. They have wonderful outdoor patio seating in good weather and an interesting and unique wine list.
if you are looking to get in and out in a reasonable amount of time...with a party of three or more, forget it!! We had a reservation for a party of six. We waited for an hour for a table and waited a half hour to even be offered a drink. We were offered no special consideration after being pushed aside for such a great length of time. After finally being seated, our service was more than lacking. Our server treated us as if we were an inconvenience in his night. How unfortunate, as we were all career restaurant employees. W... read more
If you're willing to pay a little... – I took my parents to Al Vento during a 3-hour layover in the Twin Cities. The close proximity to the airport made it the perfect restaurant for the evening. Try the plate of mixed bruschetta for an appetizer--the walnut and artichoke variety was our favorite. Their staple dishes air on the side of caution, but are still tasty. The dishes that get changed periodically are the inspired ones. I had duck breast with polenta, asparagus and a wine and berry sauce. The chef really lets the ing... read more
Ricardo was excellent! – We had made a reservation for 6:00 on a Friday night. When we arrived the host was on the phone for quite a while with a customer. He apologized profusely for the wait. We were seated immediately. The decor was simple yet romantic. Our server, Ricardo, was wonderful! We started off with the sample bruschetta which was fabulous. I had the spinach and ricotta ravioli, it was great. My husband had the halibut (just for the halibut) and it was served over a bed of saffron risott. Excellent as well! The s... read more
Good Food...Horrendous Service – Based on the positive reviews, I dined here on a Saturday night, with reservations. The food - when I received it was great - but the service was the worst I have ever received in this city. After being seated, it took 20 minutes before we were approached by a waiter and then only because I sought one out. To make a long story short, we received appetizers after an hour but no main course, and after 90 minutes, we were brought the check. At that point, I informed teh waiter that we had not re... read more
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 open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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