(612) 925-9202
5000 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis,
MN
55419
44.9123
-93.3087
Neighborhoods: Southwest, Lynnhurst
What People Are Saying About Broders' Pasta Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This popular sister of the Cucina Italiana deli across the street offers heaping bowls of hand-made noodle dishes and desserts to anyone lucky enough to get one of the 67 seats. The servers bustle across the burnt tile floor, delivering the goods to the small groups sit at the tables. However, couples and singles go for the horseshoe-shaped pasta bar, where there's a better view of the kitchen.
07/08/09
Perfect Pasta
by Betsirae
Some of the best pasta in town. Excellent service and upbeat atmosphere. Note - very busy on the weekends - call ahead
- Pros: Value, Service, Taste
06/22/09
Quite a let down
by craigerr
The food was not as described on the menu. I waited almost an extra 45 minutes beyond my reservation to be seated. I also emailed Broders about my concerns prior to this post but they failed to respond to my concerns. Don't waste your time here.....believe me there are better things you can do with three hours!
- Pros: Good Wait Staff
- Cons: Menu not as described / no respone to concerns
02/11/09
great pasta - feels like Italy!
by abigail1310
Very fun place to eat - small and cozy with a great neighborhood feel. I love its coziness, but on a busy night the wait can sometimes be frustrating. We made the mistake of not calling ahead once and waited quite a while, so now we have learned to call ahead. Still, it is worth a wait. We are close enough for take out, which we also enjoy, but the pasta (homemade) is absolutely best when you eat it there. I love the lamb/eggplant - especially on a cold night - real comfort food. Try not to fill up on the yummy bread basket because their pasta dishes are generous! The wine list is affordable and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. These kind of neighborhood spots are a great find and this is one of the best!
The Details on Broders' Pasta Bar
Save Time:
You can't make reservations for parties smaller than six, and it's often crowded. Instead, call about an hour in advance and get your name on the list.
Save Money:
Come late Sun-Thu for their After 8 special: dinner for two that includes two pastas, an olive appetizer, a house salad, and a half-bottle of wine for $25.
When To Go:
Children under 12 eat free from 5pm-6:30pm Mondays.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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