Buona Sera

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   Michael

   Minneapolis

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was a fun surprise. We weren’t sure what to expect of a non-chain Italian restaurant in Champlain. We went on a Saturday night, with a reservation and we’re were glad we had one. The place was packed, but they got us in promptly. The server was very knowledgeable of the menu, specials and had good wine recommendations. We chose the calamari, which was fine. The ability to add anchovies on our Cesar salads was a tasty upgrade. For the entrees, we chose the carbonara with three shrimp (fantastic) and the surf and turf with a filet and scallops. We were a little skeptical of their comparison to downtown steaks, but it was right on. It was very tender and perfectly prepared. The scallops were also good. We splurged for their toffee cake and an espresso martini for dessert. Both were delicious but the toffee cake was especially so. You can eat here very well on a budget. However with the wine, appetizer, entree add-ons and dessert, our bill was in line with downtown prices, but only 8 minutes away. We’ll be back, both for the food, and when we’re just looking for some quality dessert.
   

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   Lisa

   Minneapolis

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love this restaurant. The food is great! The service was good. I will eat here again.
   

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   Amy Elise

   Unspecified

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great polite and prompt service with thoughtful wine reccommendations.
   

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   Leslie

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff is always so friendly and accommodating, and I love that the owner walks around and actually talks to people and ask how things are and gives recommendations
   

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   Patty

   Minneapolis

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is so so good. Made fresh and processed still remain a good value. Live their house Chianti
   

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   Erik

   Minneapolis

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely wonderful several times can’t beat this place. The food is excellent. The staff is friendly and fast and the prices are fair.
   

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   Cody

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best server ever. Clearly gave us the specials and told us her recommendations based on what we like. (Tori)
   

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   Richard

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Me and my wife have been coming to this place for 15 years, food and service are amazing, and would recoomed to everyone
   

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   Mark

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was outstanding. The waitress was Johnny on the spot. Owner even stopped by the table to make sure we were happy. Dined here several times now and never had a bad experience or bad food.
   

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    SHERRI

    Minneapolis

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food is amazing and the service was impeccable. Perfect for a special occasion.
    

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