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City's Best

600 Hennepin Ave # 170
Minneapolis, MN 55403

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While the Block E complex works at livening up the downtown Minneapolis entertainment scene, one of its tenants is doing its part to add dining appeal to the project. The owners of Block E's snazzy Escape Ultra Lounge are behind a second venture, this large (250 seats), upscale restaurant. The Bellanotte ("beautiful night") dining room is both expansive and appealing, a blend of warm colors, dark wood and beautiful glass and onyx fittings. In the summer, a sizeable patio gives outdoor diners a front row, albeit noisy, view of urban happenings. The Italian-inspired menu here is also considerable. Veal piccata, osso buco and linguine with clams are just several of the many dishes offered alongside various pastas, risottos, seafood and pizzas. There are a lot of choices on the wine list, as well -- almost 200 -- with about 20 of them available by the glass. Entrees and wine prices can be spendy, and certainly will be when ordered together, yet this is an excellent pre-theater or dinner date destination. You can make a stylish night of it with a meal here, followed by a short trek to the nightclub.

6 Ratings and Reviews

  • horrible horrible waiter Gerald

    Review rating : 2out of 5   meherewehere - 05/27/2008

    The food was good, I had the spinach lasagna. The prices are a little high. The service started off EXCELLENT, Gerald was very attentive, but, as the evening went on, he seemed to disappear, and when he did show up he was very rude. He was short with each of us and unattentive. We were a party of 8. At the end of the meal, some of us paid by credit card and some by cash. He took it all and came back to the table and told us we were short with the cash and when we got it straight to let him know. He offered no assistance. He walked by at least 3 times while it was being figured out asking if we were done yet. He was very rude. The tip he was left reflected the service we received. Very, very rude and unfriendly to us.

  • Disgusting

    Review rating : 0out of 5   itstein - 12/17/2004

    This restaurant will be lucky if they are still open in one year! We made reservations 2 weeks in advance, called ahead to be sure we would have a nice table as we were celebrating a special occassion, even gave the hostess a $20 tip. We were given a small table for 7 and a waitress that would be better fitted to work at a diner. She made mistakes on every course from drinks to appetizers to entrees. It took forever to get our food and then when it was all prepared wrong it took even longer. When this was all brought to the attention of the manager, he was as arrogant as the waitress and all they did to make things right (in their mind) was to send over dessert. When we protested this treatment and told the manager he should at least take care of part of the bill, he refused and told us we could call the CFO. Do yourself a favor and spend your money anywhere else but here!

  • Big Let Down

    Review rating : 3out of 5   gregoireart - 08/17/2004

    Although the atmosphere was beautiful (yet loud), the food was average. As an afiacondo of Italian food worlwide, this restaurant is sub-par and fails to meet expectations. Aggravating wait staff aside, the drinks were watered-down and the service forgetful and slow. I give this place a C-. Sorry to disappoint all of you hopeful patrons!

  • Great Spot

    Review rating : 5out of 5   mike1742 - 07/06/2004

    This is one of the best restaurants in the twin cities. Great atmosphere and the food is excellent.

  • We loved it!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   milasenta - 05/13/2004

    The best stylish restorant!The best olives I've ever tried!Very professional and polite waiters...If you like seefood and fish-they are the best!And finaly I can wear my sexiest dress!Enjoy!

  • Absolutely Fabulous!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   timeout520 - 03/19/2004

    The appetizer, the main course and our waiter were all a perfect 10! True authentic italian...what a refreshing change! Enjoy, you will not be disappointed! The bar is very unique and the atmosphere is pleasantly quiet so you can hear one another!

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