Broders Cucina Italiana
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: (612) 925-3113
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- S Penn Avenue
- Specialties:
- Cheap Eats
- Best of Citysearch:
- Cheap Eats 2006, Lunch Spot 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-9pm
Editorial Review for Broders Cucina Italiana – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Everyone from soccer moms to young urbanites crowds in for food that's served fast but isn't fast food. The tiny restaurant does a large takeout business, but a few patrons squeeze into small wooden tables that don't offer much privacy. The simple Mediterranean fare includes salads, sandwiches and pasta. Examples include a Greek salad, the caprese panini (tomatoes, mozzarella and basil) and stromboli. A large dessert case features blood-orange cheesecake and cappuccino brownies.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasShop the restaurant's complete line of gourmet foods and seasonings to create an authentic Italian feast at home.
User Reviews for Broders Cucina Italiana
03/03/2007 Posted by joulez
We visited Broders after it was heartily recommended by one of my colleagues, and we were NOT disappointed. We tried the Pasta Bar first, which was very good! However, with two small children we find the informal atmosphere of Broder's Cucina Italiana fits a lot better with us. My 2 year old son just gobbles up the spaghetti and meatballs - the pasta itself is home-made and amazing, but the meatballs are ok. The dinner portion is just the perfect for the two of us to share. The pizza is really good - they serve a New York style that has a great crispy crust. The multitudes of people who come in and out for a "to-go" pizza speaks for how tasty it is! The tiramisu is also incredible. My husband really likes the cannoli too. However, the Cucina Italiana has limited seating, so as a family you might be stuck at the "bar"-like seating space. We have always been able to find somewhere to sit, though. If you choose to get take-out, the family style dinners for 4 are an incredible deal! I highly recommend this fun little joint!
Pros: Good food and relatively inexpensive
Cons: "Cozy" eat-in area (small), limited parking
08/15/2005 Posted by perfem
With a name like that you wouldn't expect authentic Italian. Alas, that is what Broders definately serves. The Cucina doubles as a grocery store and a cafe. Good eats
Pros: Quick, Take home, Authentic
Cons: Small area
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