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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 |
A VERY nice dining experience! – Great Italian restaurant in residential Minneapolis. Great Apps, Great (and cheap) wine list, Great food (I had the canneloni) and AMAZING dessert in the creme brulee trio (pistachio is delectable)!! Extremely worthwhile restaurant.
A very nice restaurant – We had no reservations at 7:45 on a Saturday night yet were seated within a half hour which I found to be quite reasonable as Al Vento isn't the largest place. The service here was wonderful. Absolutely the best waiter I have experienced here in Mpls. My date and I both had the scallops with arugula risotto. Yummy! Flavorful and contrasting. The scallops were huge! The dessert of chocolate oblivion was also delightful and a perfect dish to split with that special someone. I though the restaurant was ... read more
A Taste Adventure – I live in South Minneapolis, and I love this place! I have taken many guests to this gem and everyone I take always calls me to get the name, as they want to go back. The tepenade sampler was great. I loved the Mushroom Lasagna but is was a fall menu item, and the wine list is a taste adventure. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a hidden romantic gem!
Good food, slow service – I was very disappointed in the slow service we experienced. It took us 20 minutes before anyone came to talk to us and another 20 minutes to get a salad. Overall it took almost 2 hours to eat dinner due to the slow kitchen. The food was good but with so many other local options it is hard to justify going back.
Great food, but some flaws – The food was very good, however, I thought the prices for food & wine were rather high. Good creme brulees, but tiny. We sat for what seemed like an eternity until acknowledged by our server. Wine pours seemed way too small, esp. for $9 a glass. Our server brought our $50 bottles of wine tucked into his armpits! A pop gets served in a wine glass, with about four mouthfuls in it. Service was slow, drab, boring, uninspired, timid, no personality anywhere in the place. No hustle, no organization, no... read more
Very disappointing – If your idea of fine dining is 85 degree room temperatures, being packed into a dining room so tightly that your neighbor may as well be sitting in your lap, and shouting at your date all night, then this is the place for you. If not, try crossing the river to Ristorante Luce in Highland Park. Much, much better restaurant for about the same price.
Check out the Maitre d' – When I stepped into al Vento the other night I was immediatly greeted by the Maitre d' who quoted me a 30 minute wait, but when he realized I was with my elderly father, squeezed me in within five minutes. Our server walked us through several courses and a good Italian wine. The Owner and Chef made an appearence while we were there, shaking hands and thanking patrons. When I commented on the taste of the whole milk mozzerrella, he informed me that it was made fresh daily in house. We were impressed ... read more
Great addition to the neighborhood! – I've had dinner here twice. The first time was roughly two weeks after they opened and there was some typical chaos with service (waited forever for a glass of water after being seated, room was very hot) but this was offset by personal attention throughout the rest of the meal. My second visit was marked by exceptional service and an introduction to their amazing desserts. Wine recommendations from staff were wondeful. The restuarant is somewhat small but perfect for a romantic dinner o... read more
Welcome new Southern Italian bistro – Simple, but nice decor. Excellent tasting food, nicely presented. I had the scallops (excellent) and my wife had the chicken parmesan also excellent. We did not have reservations so we sat at the bar. There was plenty of room to eat at the granite/marble topped bar. However, the service was not as good as what we perceived at the dining tables. We had to rush off to the theater, so we did not get any dessert, but we saw someone elses Tiramisu it was huge! Dining room is divided into two ... read more
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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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