(866) 383-3107
5001 34th Ave S
(50th Street E)
Minneapolis,
MN
55417
44.9126
-93.2229
Neighborhoods: Keewaydin, Nokomis
Hours:
Mon-Thu 4:30pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 4:30pm-11pm
Sun 10am-2pm, 4:30pm-10pm
Price:
$$
Al Vento
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About al Vento
The Owner
al Vento
Owner
Welcome to al Vento in South Minneapolis. We feature a daily-changing Southern Italian menu that includes dishes such as thin crust pizzas, seafood entrees and pasta dishes that are made on-site. We consider ourselves to be a year-round favorite with the local residents. Our menu selections reflect the warm and relaxed atmosphere. We hope you'll join us for lunch and for dinner. We specialize in both intimate dining and group events. Come and enjoy our half-off wine night on Mondays, and don't forget about our brunch on Sundays.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Local regulars and Twin Cities foodies flock to owner-chef Jonathan Hunt's (formerly of Pane Vino Dolce) new neighborhood spot, which has an inviting atmosphere--a dining room flush with warm tones, soft lighting and crisp tablecloths. Hunt dubs his heartwarming cuisine as southern Italian, and his oft-changing menu is a labor of love. Thin-crust pizzas, seafood entrees and house-made pasta like cannelloni with spinach and ricotta are featured favorites.
07/23/09
Great Spot!
by SoMpls at Citysearch
al Vento is one of my favorite local restuarants. The mother sauce is to die for, the meatballs delicious, and the eggplant parmesean pizza outstanding. The pastas are fresh and perfectly prepared. The patio is lovely and often crowded on a nice summer evening. On one occasion, we were there with a small child and the host was more than happy to accommodate, even offering to make a special mac and cheese or cheese pizza for her. The servers can be a bit spotty, but the food more than makes up for it.
- Pros: excellent homeade pasta, great atmosphere, patio
07/13/09
Consistently fantastic
by CSMobileUser at Citysearch
Been here around 6 times with my wife, family, friends..great food, good atmosphere and always leave satisfied. Pasta dishes are worth the trip alone! Keep up the good work
03/28/09
You will leave feeling important
by Atleta at Citysearch
If you want to be treated special this is the place to be. The staff makes sure you feel welcome and that your time at Al Vento is to be remembered. Reservations should be made unless you are willing to have a drink at the bar. If you are on a first date this place is perfect. It has a romantic atmosphere and will impress anyone who steps inside. You can tell the resturaunt has the personal touch of the owners heart. The prices for what you experience are nothing. Al Vento offers a date night on Tuesdays that is well worth checking out. Al Vento offers wine dinners every so often that will impress you and teach you a great deal of how food and wine go together. Everything on the menu is excellent. I recommend starting with the sample of four bruschetta. My recommendation for a pasta dish would be the Bucatini dish. (Bucatini is a hollow spaghetti noodle) For an entree I would recommend the grilled rosemary pork tenderloin. If you are in the mood for a pizza they are overwhelming with flavor - try the Neapolitan. If you want to be impressed or impress someone special take them to Al Vento.
- Pros: wine, food, treated like royalty
The Details on al Vento
Parking:
There's a lot behind the building.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Message from al Vento
- Group events
- Daily-changing menu
- Sunday brunch
Welcome to al Vento in South Minneapolis. We feature a daily-changing Southern Italian menu that includes dishes such as thin crust pizzas, seafood entrees and pasta dishes that are made on-site.
We consider ourselves to be a year-round favorite with the local residents. Our menu selections reflect the warm and relaxed atmosphere. We hope you'll join us for lunch and for dinner. We specialize in both intimate dining and group events.
Come and enjoy our half-off wine night on Mondays, and don't forget about our brunch on Sundays.
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