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Bacio

Restaurant Bar Italian restaurant American restaurant Brunch restaurant Mediterranean restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Minnetonka


Address

1571 Plymouth Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305

Website

www.baciomn.com

Contact

(952) 544-7000

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.5K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (17) good (12) Bacio (11) service (11) dinner (10) nice (9) staff (8) delicious (7) happy (7) atmosphere (7)
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  • 5/5 Logan A. 7 months ago on Google • 641 reviews
    The experience here is great. We came for dinner and both of our menu choices were delicious. The portion size is a little small for me, but the flavor is good. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. She recommended several great menu options for us to choose. We came to celebrate a birthday and it felt like every staff member we interacted with all wished the person in our group a happy birthday. The atmosphere here is lively and they also have a nice patio.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea 1 year ago on Google
    Dined with friends who are east-siders and had never been here. They thoroughly enjoyed their chicken parmesan topped with burrata. My husband had the Bacio Burger which he devoured and I had the Lamb Pasta which was delicious.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt D. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been coming here for almost 20 years. Seriously. Fantastic service and the food is awesome and consistent as you will find. Sit at the bar. Stu, Tray and Kara will take excellent care of you.! Great wine by the glass and bourbon options. Pastas come in 2 sizes which is great. The pizzas are wood fired and the steaks are a great kept secret! As a real estate broker, this is one of top client lunch spots and regular happy hours!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie R. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    First time at Bacio. Absolutely will not be our last. The food was phenomenal! We had the Chicken Satay, Short Ribs with Pappardelle, Walleye, and the Budino. The pappardelle was cooked to perfection. My only gripe about the whole experience was the noise level, but that is tough to get around. Either way, we will definitely be back. Carl did a great job with recommendations and service!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa A. 10 months ago on Google
    Had a nice anniversary dinner at Bacio. It was pretty busy, however we sat in the bar without waiting. Was pleasantly surprised to see so many gluten-free options. My husband got the aged ribeye (gf) and I had the walleye. For dessert, we had the gf chocolate molten cake, YUM. Everything was wonderful! Highly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajendra J. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was great and the service too. The ambience and the decor was excellent. I liked the structure of the building from the inside with the arches, glass ceiling and the chandeliers.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregory N. 7 months ago on Google • 160 reviews
    I don’t think I can say enough great things about Bacio. If you like Italian, there is no better happy hour- it is extensive. The food here is absolute perfection. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. they have delicious hand-crafted cocktails, cold tap beer, and a warm, comfortable ambiance. The food is extremely fresh and unique. I have tried many dishes on the menu and have been blown away by every single one. Although Bacio is a bit out of my way, I’ve made it a regular happy hour destination because it’s absolutely worth it. Come hungry!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ryan M. 2 years ago on Google
    We went here for lunch... good parking it's at the Ridgedale mall. Now the good thing is they have lunch and dinner portions. So we shared 3 plates. We had the breakfast risotto because you know I get that at all italian restaurants. It was amazing and a shocker to be honest did t really see eggs and risotto going together. We Alfredo and another pasta dish. Good service and great spacing for covid issues. Check it out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tammy E. 9 months ago on Google
    Best service I've ever had in MN. Plus the food is outstanding!!! Beautiful restaurant too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patrick K. 2 years ago on Google
    Recently dined here for a friends birthday and had a good experience. The place was packed and fully staffed which is rare to see these days especially on a Wednesday night. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating and was very knowledgeable of the food and menu. Only reason for 4 stars were they were out of the lamb special, and 2. The dish we ordered that was suggested did not meet the high expectations we had for the reputation of the place. The inside decor was cozy, but it left a lot to be desired, it should look like old Italy with the pillars they have inside. Our appetizers, and drinks were good and I would return for and give the place a second chance since I left slightly disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Morgan T. 6 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    This place was so nice and fancy looking I thought I needed to leave coming from a poor background but surprisingly the prices are the same as any other restaurant. It might be slightly higher than average because I noticed they have a lot of higher quality ingredients but still within low economic price range. The food tasted good the butter with the bread was SO SOFT I've never expierienced such soft butter. And the staff were super nice! As nice as the place looks it's not stuffy at all which was very pleasant
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corey L. 2 years ago on Google
    Paul is the BEST! Our company brought us here for dinner, and every person absolutely LOVED the dinner they ordered. (Pork Chops, Miso Salmon, Burrata Chicken and my Chicken Marsala). Is was busy when we got here, but the service was still superb. This will be a permanent stop for us when visiting our home office here in MN. I highly recommend dinner here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tammy M. 11 months ago on Google
    Lively atmosphere and great service at Bacio. Appetizers were good, highly recommend the shrimp and the cauliflower. Entrees were average. I had the chicken Parmesan which they call chicken burrata. It was average as was the steak. Great patio for drinks and apps.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a reservation on Labor Day for 5:30 for my birthday with friends and it was absolutely wonderful. Our waiter (did not catch his name sadly) was phenomenal!! Give that man a raise! Served all 10 of us and was happy doing so, and food came out super quick, and he was extremely friendly, and took some photos for us. Wonderful service, great food, and a very nice restaurant! Will definitely be coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew G. 7 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    I stumbled upon Bacio while looking for a restaurant to celebrate my birthday and I'm so glad I did! The space is really beautiful with a lot of natural light from the vaulted ceiling. The food and drinks were really good and the staff were also very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be coming back!

  • 5/5 Maria C. 5 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    tasty food, friendly and welcoming staff, pleasant and romantic atmosphere...the food came quite quickly, even though the restaurant was full...the waitress was very nice, and she often came over to ask us if everything was fine. We will definitely come back☺️

  • 5/5 PaNa V. 2 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    great food and service. the quality and portion is perfect for the price. highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Jeff D. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Everything here was excellent! Went to catch up with a friend over dinner and stayed for 2.5 hours. The service was speedy and attentive, the food was delicious and presented marvelously, and the atmosphere was great even though it was busy.

  • 5/5 Alexandra T. 9 months ago on Google
    Love this place. We've been here for many celebrations, and just for date night, and each time the service is impeccable. The food is delicious too! The servers are well informed of the specials and how the food is made. This will forever be our go to.

  • 5/5 Tommy S. 9 months ago on Google
    I've been to Bacio four times in the last two weeks and I cannot get enough! Yesterday I had the Linguine di Mare and it was simply to die for! Best pasta dish I have had in the United States! Staff is super friendly and have extensive knowledge in the menu and drink list. The patio is the perfect setting for an afternoon lunch or an evening dinner. If you're looking for great Italian fare and amazing atmosphere, this is the place to be!

  • 4/5 Jordon E. 9 months ago on Google
    Visited Bacio for a family dinner celebrating a 50th birthday. Service was good, vibe was great, food was decent for the price. The steak did not have much flavor so I would recommend getting a sauce or something to go with it, the sides were cold and hard as if they were sitting under the heat lamp and pushed aside. We tried all of the appetizers and they were all good, calamari was my favorite. I’d go back but would try a new meal.

  • 5/5 Sarah 10 months ago on Google
    This place is awesome! Happy Hour menus attached but note that they are only available in the bar. Great drinks and delicious food plus complimentary bread and butter/oil. Highly recommend.

  • 2/5 Tatum D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food would have been properly priced if it tasted better. The Sea Bass seemed overcooked and everything could have been seasoned better. I will say, the chicken marsala was pretty good, unlike the side dishes. The mashed potatoes were incredibly bland and I've made better Brussel sprouts at home. The atmosphere was wonderful, and the place itself it beautiful. Waitstaff were attentive and friendly. If I was going there for the experience, I would give it a better rating. But I had high expectations for the food, and I was let down.

  • 5/5 Kirk I. 1 year ago on Google
    Our family of 8 went last Friday night and had a phenomenal evening celebrating a few birthdays. David, our server, did a fantastic job of explaining each of the dishes and was very patient answering all of our questions. He was very attentive when we needed him. Every course that we had was nicely prepared and tasted great. We were given recommendations on wine pairings and they definitely complemented each of the courses nicely. Thank you Bacio, Bob, David and the rest of the staff. We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Viorel T. 5 months ago on Google
    I've recently came to eat at Bacio on a Friday night. Once you walk in you know you have arrived at a great establishment. Great atmosphere, the aroma of the food prepared in the kitchen, great decor, and architecture inside. All the staff are very professional, courteous, welcoming. Ashley, our server knew everything. no need to point the many times I tried to stump her. management certainly takes time to teach about the menu, specials and the extensive wine list. As for the kitchen staff: I see the chef creativity, the prep cooks who are taught the recipes and the line cooks who perform each dish perfectly each time. C.I.A. Alumni

  • 5/5 Sabrina F. 2 years ago on Google
    I LOVE this place for any occasion! They have the best Red Sangria I've ever tried. Love the happy hour, the ambiance and the entrees.

  • 4/5 Joseph J. 1 year ago on Google
    My girlfriend and I ate a late lunch/ happy hour there. Definitely worth going. Parmesan shrimp was cooked delicious and tasted fresh. The skewers were chewy and not my favorite. But the pasta and pizza though is that won me over. The mix of red sauce and white was a perfect blend and the pizza crust was next level. You could tell the ingredients was much more than above average. Service was solid and very tentative. Has a little bit of a Italian feel in a very uptight area. Will go back for a date/dinner night. Peach cobbler was solid but a little soupy the beignets were sub par. A little doughy but depends on how you like them. Dippy sauce was good. But that pizza crust.. and pasta... ($$$-$$$)


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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