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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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ZELO

(5.0 Score)
831 Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis, MN 55402 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

✓ Spinach Fettuccine with Chicken ✓ Classic Lasagna ✓ Bucatini Amatriciana ✓ Tortiglioni Rossa ✓ Herb Linguini Primavera ✓ Spaghetti and Meatballs ✓ Chicken and Herb Risotto ✓ Spicy Crab Spaghetti ✓ Herb Linguini with Lamb ✓ Linguini Di Mare ✓ Molinari Sicilian Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza ✓ Tomato and Avocado Flatbread ✓ Molinari Sausage and Wild Mushroom Pizza ✓ Margherita Pizza or Flatbread ✓ Wild Mushroom Flatbread ✓ Prosciutto Di Parma Flatbread ✓ Pepperoni Goat Cheese and Jalapeño Pizza

"Zelo is a modern Italian dining experience with global influences, along with a lively bar scene. The restaurant is led by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Zelo provides menus inspired by Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service. They use 100% natural, vegetarian-fed, hormone and antibiotic-free beef, pork, and poultry, raised by local farmers. Zelo is the perfect place to celebrate special events for group dining that can accommodate 15 or more people. The restaurant offers handmade desserts with certified organic dairy products and a variety of wines.

2026 Update: Zelo has sourced high-quality local ingredients for decades and has many enduring local farmer relationships."

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License #214529

Price:

Salads & Soups
Ciao Baby $17.95
Caesar $17.95
Brasiliana $18.95
Basic Blue $17.95
Caprese $18.95
Lo Carb $22.95
Heirloom Grain $18.95
Tomato Basil Daily Soups $8.95
Small Plates
Calamari Fritti $25.95
Seared Ahi Tuna* $21.95
Crab Cakes $29.95
Caramelized Brussel Sprouts $15.95
Roasted Cauliflower $15.95
Parmesan Crusted Shrimp $25.95
Braised Meatballs $20.95
Fish
Walleye Milanese $29.95
Pesto Crusted Sea Bass $44.95
Organic Salmon Salad $27.95
Herb Grilled Organic Salmon $29.95
Pasta
House-Made Ravioli $21.95
Spinach Fettuccine With Chicken $22.95
Herb Linguini Primavera $21.95
Classic Lasagna $22.95
Tortiglioni Rossa $23.95
Spaghetti And Meatballs $23.95
Herb Risotto $23.95
Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti $26.95
Herb Linguini With Lamb $28.95

Discount:

Get $2 Off On All Wines By the Glass

Contact:

(612) 333-7000 (612) 333-7707

Lunch
Tue-Thu: 11:30am - 2pm
Dinner
Mon-Thu: 4pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 10pm
Sunn: Closed

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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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BAR LA GRASSA

(4.9 Score)
800 North Washington Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Directions

Since 2008

Specialty:

✓ Red Wine Spaghetti with Pine Nuts ✓ Fettuccine Alfredo ✓ Mafalda Bolognese ✓ Pappardelle with Veal Ragu ✓Maltagliati with Milk-Braised Short Rib and Ricotta Sugo ✓ Cavatelli with Rabbit Sugo ✓ Spaghetti Carbonara ✓ Mushroom and Taleggio Agnolotti ✓ Crab Ravioli ✓ ‘Nduja Egg Raviolo ✓ Meatball ✓ Garlic and Red Pepper Sausages ✓ Branzino ✓ Chicken ✓ St. Louis Ribs ✓ Lamb Shank with Buckwheat Testarolo ✓ New York Strip ✓ Bistecca

"Bar La Grassa is an acclaimed Italian restaurant that offers classic Italian dishes. The restaurant is situated in the TractorWorks Building. The chef and owner of the restaurant is Isaac Becker. Their team members are Max Loesch, Daniel Bailey, Kelly Williams, Shay Goetzman, and Jackie Richmond. Bar La Grassa provides quality food that is prepared using fresh and high-quality ingredients. You can finish your meals with their delicious dessert menu. Bar La Grassa has a private dining room facility that can accommodate up to 32 guests for seated receptions. The restaurant also offers Lounge Dining and the Wine Room for private events.

2026 Update: Bar La Grassa provides gift cards to satisfy their customers."

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License #32995742

Price:

Antipasti
Crispy Insalata Modena $13
Blg Caesar Salad $14
Arancini $14
Scallops W Burnt Onion $24
Grilled Prawns $28
Prosciutto Di Parma $20
Marinated Olives $7
Focaccia $5
Focaccia W Beans $8
Bruschetta & Small Bites
Garlic & E.V.O.O. $5
Fried Cornmeal W Prosciutto Di Parma $15
Ricotta W Pickled Tomato $13
Charred Red Onion W Goat Cheese $15
Roasted Beet Pesto $15
Chicken Liver Mousse $15
Crispy Pork Shoulder & Carrot PuréE $15
Spiced Carpaccio* $19
White Anchovy & Avocado $15
Soft Eggs & Lobster* $30
Pasta
Red Wine Spaghetti W Pine Nuts $17
Tagliolini Cacio E Burro W Marcona Almonds $18
Fettuccine Alfredo $18
Cavolo Nero Rotolo In Brown Butter $23
Mafalda Bolognese $25
Gnocchi W Cauliflower & Orange $28
Pappardelle W Veal Ragu $25

Discount:

get 10 % off on all orders

Contact:

(612) 333-3837

Tue-Thu: 5pm -10pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 11pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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Italian Eatery - Minneapolis, MN Italian Restaurants - Food Image
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4+ YEARS IN TBR
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ITALIAN EATERY

(4.8 Score)
4724 Cedar Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN 55407 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Ricotta Cavatelli ✓ Bucatini ✓ Pappardelle ✓ Casarecce ✓ Due Sfoglia ✓ Lumache ✓ Trottole ✓ Ricotta Gnocchi ✓ Mushroom Cappelletti ✓ Spaghetti ✓ Short Rib ✓ Pork Chop ✓ Half Chicken ✓ Grilled Salmon ✓ Seared Halibut ✓ Ny Strip ✓ Raditional Bruschetta ✓ Pasta Dishes ✓ Fettuccini Alfredo ✓ Spaghetti Bolognese

"Italian Eatery is a stylish Italian restaurant offering modern Italian food, wine, and cocktails in a seasonal patio and pergola bar. The restaurant is located on Minnehaha Parkway, nestled between the lakes of south Minneapolis. Italian Eatery has been serving a variety of dishes for over a decade. They carefully source the best quality, fresh ingredients from authentic suppliers. The restaurant offers pasta varieties, meat dishes, salads, starters, and sides. Come and enjoy their housemade pastas, seasonal dishes, and laid-back neighborhood vibes al fresco at their patio area, which is perfectly chilled and the sun is shining. Italian Eatery provides a private dining area for large celebrations.

2026 Update: Italian Eatery always impresses their customers with their best ambience."

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License #1496734900023

Price:

Pasta Fresca
Ricotta Cavatelli $24
Bucatini $22
Tagliatelle $23
Casarecce $23
Due Sfoglia $23
Rigatoni $24
Agnolotti $22
Spaghetti $15
Trottole $17
Mushroom Cappelletti $25
Fusilli $19
Shares
Casa Ricotta $14
Mussels $20
Roman Meat Balls $18
Arancini $15
Beef Carpaccio* $14
Salmon Tartare* $15
Scallop Crudo* $17
Mushroom Bruschetta $14
Prosciutto Burrata $22
Prosciutto By The Ounce $7
Mains
Short Rib $34
Scallops* $33
Sakura Pork Chop* $28
Half Chicken $25
Grilled Salmon* $29
Sides
Roasted Beets $12
Calabrian Cauliflower $13
Heirloom Potatoes $13
Creamy Polenta $9
Farro Verde $13

Discount:

Get $50 Per Person For a Full Four-Course Dinner.

Contact:

(612) 223-8504

Sun-Thu: 4pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 10pm

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ZELO REVIEWS

GREAT restaurant for any occasion. Service provided by David and staff was most excellent: very attentive, knowledgeable, and refined. Food is the best Italian food we’ve experienced so far in our five years of searching for authenticity in the Twin Cities. We also appreciated the elegance of the atmosphere with no obnoxious music disturbing our conversation.

Very good customer service. We made reservations, was greeted warmly when we arrived and directly seated. Wait staff was very friendly, attentive and polite. Wild rice soup is amazing! Steak and fontina potato frico was amazing. One of my companions had the classic lasagna which she loved and shared. They have a variety of dessert options we tried four and we impressed with each of them.

My partner and I both agreed this was the best meal we’ve ever had in the Twin Cities. We had the calamari, crab cakes, linguine del mare, and the bucatini dish. Absolutely lovely, fresh, and delicious. Our waiter Corrina was so helpful and kind! Will be returning soon as it’s one of our new favorites.

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BAR LA GRASSA REVIEWS

Honestly this place was awesome. We had the insalata salad which was very good. And the short rib pasta was fantastic. Definitely don’t sleep on the cheesecake. Seriously one of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever had. 100% would recommend this place to any friend or coworker. Very good experience and very good service. Joshua was incredible.

Great atmosphere and very attentive staff. We sat at the bar, but there was a lot of seating available throughout the restaurant. Reservations recommended, especially on the weekend. Food was tasty, and so were the drinks (Pomegranate Nojito was excellent!). Would recommend the mushroom and teleggio agnolotti. Alfredo was good, but definitely more sweet (nutmeg forward) than I was expecting. Parking is limited, especially on the weekends. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and we'll definitely be back.

We ordered the Gnocchi, Ziti, and Chicken. All of these dishes were delicious and I would highly recommend them. Can’t believe I’ve lived in this city my whole life without trying this restaurant. I will definitely be back.

ITALIAN EATERY REVIEWS

I can never say enough about the amazing new flavors you'll find here! The price is a little high, but the flavors are extraordinary and definitely worth it. The menu changes, so I'm delighted to be surprised each time I visit. Absolutely one of my all-time favorites. Don't miss the wonderful dessert menu — each bite feels like a glimpse of heaven.

There is a lot of attention to detail at this restaurant. The food is spectacular and I think I need 10 more orders of the mushroom cappelletti on my next visit. Service was beyond attentive, making you feel like you’re being serviced by butlers rather than waiters. Highly recommend this place.

Had an amazing experience at ie tonight. Our server was very attentive and sweet. The drinks were perfection. All the food was delicious. We ate the arancini before I could even take a picture. The ricotta gnocchi and the ricotta cavatelli were out of this world. We will be back many times.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ZELO Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BAR LA GRASSA Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Experience: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ITALIAN EATERY Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Menu Images: 9
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Video: 10