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3001 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55408
44.9482
-93.298
Neighborhoods: Uptown, Calhoun Isles
Price:
$$
Figlio-A Restaurant & Bar
Last updated 7.24.09
What People Are Saying About Figlio-A Restaurant & Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – One side of this trendy Calhoun Square joint is a crowded bar with fluorescent signs glowing in the windows and a tragically hip crowd. The bistro side is softer and more polished, with smooth, light woods and brown leather booths where couples and groups of friends relax and chat. The kitchen turns out elegant, contemporary Italian fare like crispy calamari tangled with pepperoncini slices, cavatappi pasta with chicken and beef tenderloin carpaccio.
05/23/09
Horrible bartender and overpriced food...
by STRYCT9 at Citysearch
I went there and it wasn't busy. There were 5 people at the bar mind you. I sat at the bar and was ignored for 20 minutes before walking out. The bartender would look at me and walk away even though I had my id and wallet on the bar. He was busy trying to mack on some uptown wannabe. I was even wearing a suit so I should have fit in with the stuckup atmosphere. Maybe if I had breast implants I could have had a newcastle. Problem is, I'm a guy. Maybe I shouldn't have worn my invisibility cloak that day. My bad. Get over yourselves. Great place to watch humans made of plastic be cool.
- Pros: Great place to wear sunglasses indoors at night
- Cons: Service, service, service, service, and service
02/16/09
Excellent experience for a first visit!
by LeraAnne at Citysearch
We had never dined at Figlio before and were genuinely impressed. The host(s) were extremely friendly. We were even 20 minutes late due to traffic, but they still got us right to a table. Our waitress, Brittany, was very helpful in explaining the menu, etc. She checked back frequently to see if we needed anything. We even asked to be moved to another table, and she was very accommodating. Had the fried homemade ravioli as an appetizer, which was delicious! For an appetizer, I would say the portion was small. There were 5 ravioli, which was perfect for 2 people, but may not have been enough for a larger group. I ordered the Figlio Chicken Club, which had very good flavor and very filling. The "fries" that come with it were excellent. The Tagliatelle was also a great choice! Overall, a wonderful Valentine's Day dining experience! Thanks, Figlio, and keep up the good work!
- Pros: Great food, great service, trendy venue, fun atmosphere
- Cons: None!
04/13/08
Best Caesar Salad Ever
by swmmer608 at Citysearch
A large group of us went to dinner. We went early for happy hour however there was no standing room and this was at 6:00 on a Sunday evening. However, the happy hour specials are really good and the caesar salad there was the best caesar salad I have ever eaten (and I eat caesar salads at almost every restaurant I go to). It had a little kick to it, no overpowering anchovy flavor, I would go back for just this salad it was so delicious. The meatballs were also really tasty, had a zest, you could eat just the happy hour menu for dinner and feel like you've robbed them. It's delicious food for a very reasonable price.
- Pros: Great happy hour food menu, nice restaurant portion
- Cons: parking, little standing room in bar and too close to dining area
The Details on Figlio-A Restaurant & Bar
Where to Sit:
From April through fall, you can sit outside if you don't mind a bit of Lake Street exhaust.
Parking:
To minimize parking stress, use the adjoining Calhoun Square ramp, even though Figlio doesn't validate.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
