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Vescio's Italian Restaurant
- Italian
- Minneapolis, MN
About this business
Specialties We have been a family owned business since 1956. We specialize in home made Italian recipes handed down generations. We are a proud member of the University of Minnesota community. History Established in 1956. Started in 1956 by Frank T. Vescio and his mother, Teresa. Dinkytown, the original location, is still there in heart of Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota.
Location details
406 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
I have to say that I was kind of reminded by this place when I was in Italy. Their food is surely fresh and very delicious, the ambiance, one of a kind and very comforting most of the time.
Greatest restaraunt ever in the history of forever – I've been going to Vescios my whole life and I've never been any where better ever. The food is always great and so is the service. Even if you don't like italian food you will love it. and I dont know how anyone could write a bad review about it they, are probably crankypants or they were having a bad day, or both.
North East Italian cooking – My favorite Italian restaurant will always be Vescio's I am not sure what the two negative reviews are about. As I have been eating at Vescio?s since I was a little kid and I am now 38 so I have been eating their food for over thirty years and have never had bad service or food. I am also an Italian from the North east side of the TC the same area where the Vescio family is from so I know good Italian food when I taste it and this is good Italian food. No mind you this is not your Buca style or c... read more
For the price, I expect much more... – My family and I went to this restaurant on a Sunday in February. We were looking for something Italian, and because I really do not like the chain Italian restaurants, this seemed like a good choice. It is part of the "Twin Cities Originals" (TCO), a coalition of locally-owned, chef-driven restaurants typically known for fresh ingredients. Let me tell you that we were severely disappointed, particularly in light of their membership in TCO. First, they advertise fresh, house-made pasta. ... read more
We had found memories of Vescio's from days ago, but I do not think we will go back – We went on a weekend with three other adults. The restaurant was almost empty. The waiter was very unfriendly, like he did not want to be working. After taking our order, the waiter disappeared. After a long wait we received some bread and water. The olive oil we were given was badly blended not useable. The bread was good. The food was o.k., but our requests for additional items was either forgotten or ignored. To make a misrable meal wors... read more
After more than half a century, this Dinkytown mainstay is still going strong. – In Short Vescio's has occupied its little piece of Dinkytown since the 1950s. The Vescio family still owns the place and their old-fashioned, satisfying recipes attract students, neighbors and on game nights, rowdy Gopher sports fans and hungry teams. The decor--which includes murals, photos and university memorabilia--pays homage to the University's maroon and gold. The menu features old school favorites like spaghetti and meatballs, double-thi... read more
Save your money and go to an Italian chain! – I abhor chain restaurants, and try to frequent locally owned places as much as possible. Usually, I am met with amazing food and awesome service--not the case at Vescio's! The pasta I had was one of the blandest things I have tasted in months. I should have saved my $9 and bought a box of pasta and jar of sauce from the grocery store. I am sad to say that I have had much better food at Italian chain restaurants than Vescio's--and this was my third visit in the past couple years. ... read more
Great time – fun, family owned atmosphere. We miss Gloria, but still go for the wonderful pasta supreme, ravioli or fetticcini.
I took one whiff of this Dinkytown establishment upon entering and feared another Yarusso's (my least favorite restaurant in the world), but fortunately, this place is acceptable. Totally inoffensive (and forgettable) Italian-American food, fine for a snack. I did not try the pizza.
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How is Vescio's Italian Restaurant rated?
Vescio's Italian Restaurant has a 4 star rating with 112 reviews.
When is Vescio's Italian Restaurant open?
Vescio's Italian Restaurant is open now. It will close at 8:00 p.m.
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