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Al Vento
Al Vento is a romantic Southern Italian bistro with fine dining at affordable prices. The relaxed decor and elegance by candle light provide the perfect setting for friendly banter, family outings, or simply staring into the eyes of your lover with a fine Italian wine in hand. With notably some of the most knowledgeable and friendly staff in the Twin Cities, Al Vento is the perfect dining experience for you this evening.
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325 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 325 reviews
5 stars
(158)
4 stars
(126)
3 stars
(36)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(248)
- fit for foodies(170)
- special occasion(139)
- romantic(130)
- great for brunch(78)
- notable wine list(64)
Al Vento Reviews List
Review 1 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lots of noise but the food and service were excellant! Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"al Vento is a treasure of wonderful fresh food."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
marginal service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very noise, slow service, good food"
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great. Our waiter was attentive. I ordered a glass of wine. He brought out the bottle and let me try a taste. I didn't care for what I had ordered, so he brought out another bottle for me to try. That one I like much better. Everything we ordered was very tasty."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very cool
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"For a neighborhood restaurant it is very very good. Both entrees were substantial wine was excellent (recommended) desert tiramisu was awesome, big enough for two."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Waiter :(
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fantastic, reasonable prices, and great environment."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"amazing food. pretty loud (was a busy night) so you have to not mind yelling a bit. our waitress was very busy and there were some delays in service, but she was incredibly nice and was a very positive experience overall on a very busy night"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
home made pasta
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I enjoyed the mastigliani with duck and my wife liked her pasta with pork. But our two salads really impressed too."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of our favorite places. Always exceptional food & service. Home-made pastas are great. Can't wait for the new outdoor patio to open! Jonathan Hunt's other two places (Rinata & Sparks) are also among our favorites."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 10 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Because i live in south Minneapolis, friends in the suburbs are always asking me for neighborhood, non chain, restaurants near me, and I often mention El Vento."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good food, great service. However, the noise level can be annoying."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"So glad we decided to go to Al Vento. As always, the food is wonderful, service attentive but not hovering and the wine list consists of good yet moderately priced options. Always a winner!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
lucky to have al vento
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we feel very lucky that this restaurant is in our neighborhood. this kind of local restaurant is a great bonus - fresh, housemade pasta, regional vegetables and cheeses, good wine list, etc. make this an excellent choice. Worth the trip even if you aren't in the neighborhood."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My favorite brunch in Minneapolis!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love Al Vento for dinner but their brunch has become our Mother's Day tradition. The selection appeals to everyone in my family. From waffles and a chocolate fountain for the kids to smoked salmon, goat cheese and panzanella for me. The "Boozie Brunch" option provides bottomless mimosa, screwdriver and/or bloody mary."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 15 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
S. Minneapolis gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing Italian; impeccable service; great ambience. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rustic Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food in a lively bistro atmosphere."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 17 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Can't go wrong with Al Vento
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is my third or fourth time at AV, and it was great. For starters, I had the mussels, my dinner mates had the beet salad. I had the pork tenderloin with polenta and the others had the hangar steak. All were pleased with the food. Decent portions, not microscopic. Tiramisu was great, too. I sat in the annex at the back and it was a tad noisy, but not a big problem. I will be back."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special occasion dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Though it was a weeknite, and we dined early, it was very busy! The veal scallopini was excellent as was the asparagas bruchetta. My friends declared the beet salad memorable. Wine choices are varied and excellent - as are the prior to 6 pm 1/2 price options.
The back room gets very noisy when filled with diners - hard to carry on a conversation!
The back room gets very noisy when filled with diners - hard to carry on a conversation!
We love al Vento and recommend it to others especially for special occasions!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cozy neighborhood bistro
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love coming here for the food and also for the warm atmosphere. We had the steamed mussels, bruschetta sampler, and halibut. On past visits we've walked away raving about the good food. My husband and I agreed that on this visit it was all good, but nothing was great . We'll go back again based on our earlier experiences."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was truly an authentic Italian meal - what a great find!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Family birthday celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our family loves Al Vento. The food is creative, but there are always "regular" entrees if one of us is not feeling adventurous. The service is excellent. It gets noisy during the dinner rush."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently good food. Brunch is reasonably priced, nicely laid out, and excellently prepared. Love their salads and cheeses; Italian sausage is awesome."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Go for food, not for bloodies
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Bloody Mary's were entirely disappointing, so we all switched to Mimosas, which they were not stingy in refilling. The brunch buffet was delicious."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 24 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"But the food was extremely slow coming out, think they forgot our order. Table next to us order same time and received their food in 20-30 minutes, we waited 40 minutes between salad and entree. Manager made up for it with one comp wine but damage was done. Food was great when it finally came, place reminds me of many neighborhood Italian places in St. Louis on "The Hill"."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am trying to get my 60 year old parents out of their "Friday night" routine, which is dinner at one of three restaurants and going to bed by 10. For the last few weeks I've been finding new restaurants to take them too. They LOVED Al Vento. Food was unique and the dishes had not been tried before but they were close enough to normal that my parents didn't get uncomfortable."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A sure thing.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Al Vento many times for one reason. I have NEVER been disappointed. The food is always outstanding, and the service is always great. The manager often visits our table to make sure we're happy. GREAT place, GREAT date night."
Dined on 2/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We've gone for brunch and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We've gone for brunch and dinner. The brunch is kid-friendly and a great value, given the good selection and excellent price. The food at dinner is even better. Pizzas are well planned and executed, pastas go beyond the usual. Al Vento is a great neighborhood restuarant. Note: They have torn up their outdoor patio and are putting in a four season sunroom/porch. It will be very attactive and multi-functional, but there is a some construction around the restuarant currently."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This sister to Rinata is overpriced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This sister to Rinata is overpriced for what you get."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
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Review 29 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First visit, liked it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went on a special promotion to aid a charity on a Thursday night. We were very pleased with our food, an olive appetizer, beet salad and main courses. I had a delicious Manila clam fetucchini dish (lots and lots of clams in the shell) and my wife enjoyed her ravioli. We arrived early, at five o clock, and when we left a little after six the restaurant had become packed. Service and wine were both good."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was so fresh and of phenomenal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was so fresh and of phenomenal quality. Will go back again. Place was packed and that is for a reason."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 31 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Duck confit ragu with pappardelle
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Duck confit ragu with pappardelle was dark and rich, smoky tomato broto with halibut was delicious. Service was excellent - helpful suggestion about Italian white wine I was not familiar with, empty dishes just disappeared, nice pacing with courses. Noise level was high, but the restaurant was packed."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 32 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a group of four for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a group of four for fine out for a cause. While we thoroughly enjoyed our food, wine, and the setting our waiter was horrible. He checked on our table maybe twice, we had to flag him down on more than one occasion, and he managed to misplace our bills and credit cards for about twenty minutes. Thankfully other staff at Al Vento were amazing and more than picked up his slack - he however needs to go ASAP!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Date Night place!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tuesday night is date night. The place was filled with people but yet didn't feel crowded nor to loud. The service was spectacular. A 4 course meal with 1/2 price bottle of wine, what more could you ask for? Portions were just right for all the courses. If you on the hungrier side I recommend just order off the menu. This is a new "Must" for places to eat!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2009
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Al Ventos has quality Italian
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Al Ventos has quality Italian food. They could have more variety of pasta . The menu changes daily which is unique. The decor is lovely and the restaurant is a classically known Minneapolis go to place."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
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Review 35 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sweet spot. Small menu but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sweet spot. Small menu but delicious. A little crowded but only enhances the friendly feeling."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love al vento! Been there
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love al vento! Been there a number of times and always have an outstanding experience!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Al Vento is "La Dolce Vita"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Al Vento is a great neighborhood eatery, with excellant, ever-changing menus of Italian cuisine, good wines, great service and a romantic ambiance. We love it and keep coming back."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were placed at a corner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were placed at a corner table, which was rather hard to get in and out. This was fine for us, but could be an issue for others.i made the reservations in my car as we were driving into the cities. Love the convenience!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was not our first time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was not our first time dining at the restaurant. And once again, we had an amazing experience!! The service was superb, and the food was fantastic! It was a Tuesday night with the $20 Date Night special, and the restaurant was packed! We still had a great evening! Our table was not ready, and we went to the bar for a drink. It is small, but we still were able to get a drink. We then were going to be seated by the door. My husband asked for an inside table, and the hostess was more than accomodating. We waited just a few minutes, and were then seated.it was a wonderful night."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
yum!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Needed to find a place for dinner and not too familiar with this neighborhood - decided on Al Vento because it had gotten great reviews. They were right! First impression when walking through the front door was 'huh?' because there was a large curtain hanging there - were we supposed to walk through it? Had we come in the wrong entrance? We pushed through and voila! there we were in an adorable restaurant. (I am assuming the large curtain is there to minimize the cold air coming in) Service was great, they had 1/2 price bottles of wine. The Caesar Salad was wonderful - homemade dressing (a little too garlicky - I could still taste it the next day, but it's hard to complain about too much garlic:)Dinner also very good! We'll be back!"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 41 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I decided to try Al Vento, because we're frequent diners at Sparks, a sister restaurant in our neighborhood. We chose Tuesday "Date Night" to celebrate our upcoming anniversary. The experience was memorable. The food outstanding. And the service excellent. We'll be back again and again."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I was pretty disappointed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was pretty disappointed with my experience at Al Vento initially, but thankfully we had a great server!!! I had a reservation for 4 for a 12:30 Sunday brunch. Two friends decided to join the party last minute. I tried to call around 11:00am on Sunday to ask if they could accommodate 2 additional guests. On my 5 time calling an hour later I finally got an answer from who I think was the manager. He said it was no problem at all to add 2 people. When we got to the restaurant we were told by the host they could not accommodate us for at least another 20 to 30 minuets. We were obviously upset at that point. Had we known there would be a wait we would have simply told our friends not to come especially considering the restaurant does not have"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
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Review 43 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Hope it was just an off night
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Arghhh. We are al Vento veterans and have never had anything like this experience. We sat there with menus for over 20 minutes without a wait staff visit. Appetizer was finished & gone for another 20 minutes before main order was taken. Entire dinner lasted well over 2 hours - not because we lingered (we are - and were again this night - very sensitive to those folks waiting to be seated) but because of disruptively sloooooooooowwwwwwwww service."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
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Review 44 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always, we had a fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As always, we had a fantastic brunch experience. We usually go to Al Vento at least once a week and usually more than that."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Slow service, never came back
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Slow service, never came back to ask for beverage check or desert. Had to find wait staff to get our check."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 46 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Booze brunch on Saturday was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Booze brunch on Saturday was great! All you can drink. We were there from 1030-200! Good food for a buffet"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 47 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A very reliable restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A very reliable restaurant. Consistency in quality of food preparation. Always cozy. Drink prices should come down a little. I come to this place quite frequently year after year because it's so close to me. I always bring friends there with me to share the place."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Off night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was terrific. It was Tuesday night - Date Night - so we had a four course meal that had surprises and simply good tastes.
We felt largely invisible as the busy staff (needing to take care of too many tables, perhaps? It seemed an unusually busy Tuesday night) dashed around the room. The hardest part of the evening was waiting over 20 minutes for the cinnamon caramel gelato that was very tasty, but very late.
Staff tried to make it up to us with a free drink, but we were ready to go home.
Having only experienced attentive, helpful service at Al Vento, I think it was just an off night.
We'll be back."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 49 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been to Al Vento twice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Al Vento twice and absolutely love this place. The best pasta I have ever had and I love pasta!! I love the atmosphere, the staff, the ambiance, everything. Can't wait to go back. I also can't wait to see the new patio."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for Al Vento
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great recipes, friendly service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great recipes, friendly service - relaxed but not lacking attentiveness. Half price wine bottles weeknights. Brunch was perfect, too. We keep going back!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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