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Andiamo
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sun 11 am - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
21 reviews for Andiamo
Review Highlights
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"Comfortable but busy atmosphere, reasonable prices." In 3 reviews -
"I had the penne cardinale dish with cream sauce chicken..." In 2 reviews -
"My wife had the spaghetti and meatballs which was simple..." In 4 reviews
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21 reviews in English
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Review from Seppuku Z.
Eagan, MN
12/25/2011
As far as Italian goes, this place is one of the tops in the entire metro area.
Started off with Garlic bread. Absolutely fantastic. Loved the big chunks of garlic. GF and I both are garlic fiends. Check out Andiamo's website, they have pic's of all their dishes and they are very accurate, not like many places where what you see in a promo or ad are never what you actually get. This bread is good.
GF ordered Lasagna bolognese. She thought it was average. I tried it and thought it was OK. Sauce wasn't really that appealing to me. I don't usually go for lasagna in restaurants though. Nobody beats mom in that dept!!
I ordered the Filetto Cacciatore. Awesome it was. Except the capers. Next time I order that I'll ask for them to be banished. There were mashed potatoes as a bed for the entree, they were KAPOW good too.
I like the vibe of this restaurant. The food was good, many places have that. What many places don't have is a warm inviting atmosphere. I liked my experience here. I felt welcome, the staff were smiling and friendly and seemed genuine and I didn't detect any "I'm doing this for a tip" friendliness.
The only thing I was somewhat disappointed in was the beer selection. Kind of boring. But that's not a big negative. I'll come here to eat, not drink beer! -
Review from Susan G.
Saint Paul, MN
3/28/2012
This is one of my favorite restaurants since the food is amazing and they have a fabulous gluten free menu. They have all sorts of pastas that are gluten free and pizzas that are gluten free. They even have a wonderful gluten free macaroni and cheese!
The bar area can get a little loud but its usually my favorite area to sit and eat - maybe watch a game on one of the three TVs in there.
Great food - great service. Definitely must try if you haven't been there. -
Review from Crysta M.
2/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Our server was clearly having a bad day and so we tried to cut him a lot of slack and be patient. But "I'll be back in a minute to take your order" turned into almost 20 minutes. And trying to get the check was another long stretch of playing the waiting game. The restaurant was not all that busy, maybe half full, with other servers working the floor as well. The food averaged out, my chicken and garlic mashed potatoes were pretty good. My date's pasta, not so much. Bland noodles in an over sugared sauce. The portions were huge. Even by American standards. I was brought two chicken breasts and the pile of mashed potatoes filled the other half the plate in a heaping pile. So if you're really hungry, it could be a good place to go. Just don't get the pasta.
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Review from Lisa M.
8/17/2011
That's not a full bar....
I've read about it and got a Groupon for it, so we tried it last weekend.
I checked the website to see if they had beer and wine or a full bar. I could not find the info, so I called. The young girl who answered the phone told me they had a full bar. Upon entering the bar, we found out very quickly, it was just beer and wine. We had a wine and a beer while waiting for our table. We were quoted 25 mins, but I waited less than 15.
We were seated in a corner of the dining area at a wobbly table. I didn't care because at least there was cool air flowing near us.
We each started with a Caesar salad which were nothing all that great. A little garlicky with a bit more lemony flavor in a Caesar than I care for.
For dinner I had the lemon chicken, dining companion had the Parmesan crusted walleye and a small side of spaghetti. The chicken had a good flavor, but I didn't care for the seasonal veggies that came with. It was a mix of peppers, onions, zucchini and squash - just not my kind of veggies. The walleye on the other hand was delicious. I should have ordered that instead. It had a nice light flavor with a little bit of crunch. The side of spaghetti was nothing all that great. It was however overpriced - $6!
The bill after $20 Groupon for a sangria, a beer, 2 Caesar salads, the 2 meals and a side of spaghetti was over $40. For the quality, I think it was a bit overpriced. Like Amy C. said, meh, nothing was bad just different.
The place has some charm, especially for a strip mall, but I would not venture back. I did call the manager the following Monday to mention the full bar incident to her. She was very nice and apologized. -
Review from Jason D.
Saint Paul, MN
8/21/2011
It was not bad but I've had better. I'm going back and forth on 2.5 & 3 stars.
Dining companion wanted to try this place so of course I went along. We were seated in the back in the corner which was fine with me.
We both had a Caesar salad. It was nothing special. Dressing was kind of lemony.
I had a Parmesan crusted walleye that was pretty good. It was pretty much what I expected. The vegetables served with the walleye were also good, but nothing special: zucchini, squash, peppers and onions. I also ordered a side of spaghetti to taste the pasta and sauce. The sauce was pretty good. If I was more of a pasta eater I would come back for that.
This is kind of a lame review, but the entire experience was unremarkable. The meal was around $60 before tip. A little too much for what I got out of it. Unless someone else wants to come here, I will probably not be back. -
Review from Amy C.
7/8/2011 2 photos
After passing Andiamo every day on the daily commute, I snagged a Groupon for $30 off and decided to finally give it a try.
First, the good:
* The service was quick and attentive without being overwhelming
* Carafes of iced tea and water are left on the table, which I like much better than constant interruptions from a server with refills.
* The food is served piping hot, and in good sized portions.
* The pricing is affordable and appropriate for a tucked away suburban location.
* Nice ambiance and decor.
Now for the "meh". Nothing was bad...just...different. Some good, some not as good.
The bruschetta was good-really good-but a little short on basil. Very generous portion size and fresh, bright flavor. The calamari was okay, cooked perfectly and not at all rubbery, but the batter was a little too heavy and greasy. My husband got the lasagna and I could tell he was underwhelmed by it. It appeared to be a lighter and fresher take on most versions. The sauce was comprised of large tomato chunks, the noodles large, thin sheets of pasta, very little cheese. I ordered the Penne Cardinale. It wasn't great, but got better after the first few bites. With a little more roasted garlic, it would have been much better.
We were too full to try dessert, but agreed that we would return soon. The bill for four (two appetizers. four entrees, no alcohol) was just under $80 (less than $40 with the Groupon). At that price point, it's easy to return and try more on the menu. -
Review from Katie O.
5/9/2011
I just went here this last week and was pleasantly surprised. I honestly wasn't expecting a lot driving up to the place - it's just in a strip mall type building in Eagan. But I loved it.
First off, if you're unfamiliar with the area, you actually have to turn into what looks like a residential neighborhood to get to the little service road that takes you up to the strip mall that Adiamo is in.
Once you're up there, Adiamo is on the end of the strip mall and looks pretty plain from the front and side - they have a very small patio area off to one side. The outside definitely doesn't draw you in, but once you get inside the atmosphere is very warm and "Italian" - it made you comfortable and at home.
The hostesses were nice, but really young - they seemed a bit distracted or overwhelmed. But they were super friendly.
The food is delicious. I'm not sure if I'd call it "outstanding" as Mike had; however, it is good. I had a caprese salad as my meal and split a side of meatballs with my mother-in-law. The caprese was the best I've had - the tomatoes were fresh and juicy, but not mushy - crisp; the mozzarella was fresh and they gave plentiful portions of both. I appreciated that they didn't overload the salad with balsamic vinegar as some places do because it just overwhelms the natural tastes of the fresh ingredients. And the basil - perfect - fresh and crisp.
I also had the Red Sangria and it was very tasty!
After dinner, which we had on their very small patio, we went in and had a nightcap at the bar. The bartender here is WONDERFUL! He has such a great personality!
Definitely try this place out - I'll go back again sometime. -
Review from Landon Y.
St Paul, MN
9/21/2011
Very clean restaurant.
Service felt a little bit rushed toward the end of dinner.
Everyone I was with really, really liked their food. The arancinis were very delicious but thats about it for me. I ordered the lasagna bolognese and I thought it was just ok. Shared a caprese salad and the tomatoes looked unripe. That is kind of an important ingredient to get right. The cannolis tasted odd. I have always thought they should be cream filled these had custard.
Go here and give it a chance just don't order the items I did, except the arancinis! -
Review from Gabrielle L.
Lakeville, MN
2/28/2011
I went there tonight with family. We were all very pleasantly surprised with the food and service. The two Italian restaurants that had been there previously had both gone out of business. The food was great! I got the lemon chicken and it was cooked perfectly, so moist and tender the way chicken should be. The small caesar salad was a great starter! Everyone else was very happy with their meals.
I saw the owner of the restaurant as I was walking in which is nice to know that he is there and cares.
The service was good but a little slow at first. -
Review from Tiffany L.
St Paul, MN
Went here for lunch today because I always go to the CVS across the street and decided to give this place a try. All of their prices,and pics of their menu is online.
We got seated right away,we were the only ones there along with another group of old ladies. The waiter gave us the regular menu then a special lunch menu with cheaper dishes under 8bucks each
Right away I got a vibe from the waiter that he wasn't going to take us seriously because I look a lot younger than i really am along with the bf we were just wearing jeans and a t-shirt. So with that thought I noticed he didn't give us the best customer service that could have been provided which is a pet peeve for me dining out why should I go out to eat when I could serve myself better getting it to-go...
To the food
we settled on the fettuccine and spaghetti (both are on the lunch menu for $7) with calamari for appetizer.
it was kind of strange the waiter gave us our bread before the pasta arrived which in my opinion should have came the same time as the pasta. Then all the food arrived at once including our app which I was hoping would arrive before the pasta. The size was perfect enough to get you full and nothing left to bring home. I decided on some dessert since the main course was much less than I was expecting we got the cannoli it had bits of what tasted and looked like lemon or orange zest in the cream, my boyfriend really disliked it and I thought it was edible but would definitely not order again.
I would give this place another star IF the service was better he added a extra main dish on our bill which I had to mention to get taken off of, the non refills of our drinks, and the lack of attention given to our visit.
Prob give this place another try since its so nearby my home and a update will prob be given. -
Review from Mike J.
Lakeville, MN
Adiamo has outstanding Italian food for reasonable prices.
Today we stopped in for lunch. David our server made excellent recommendations. We had a crispy fried calimari appetizer served with marinara sauce. Our main pasta dishes were fusilli carbonara (bacon, white sauce and green onions) and penne al forno (with a sausage based red sauce). Great sauces.
This was our second meal at Andiamo. On both occasions the service was really excellent as was the food. We will eat there again soon. -
Review from Shirene O.
Eagan, MN
10/18/2011
wonderful! I would return, and I am soon!!!
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Review from Kevin B.
Dakota, MN
7/20/2011
Nice Italian restaurant in Eagan. My wife says five stars, and I agree except for the breadsticks and oil. Chicken Marsala was great, pizza excellent. Comfortable but busy atmosphere, reasonable prices.
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Review from Inna D.
Eden Prairie, MN
7/27/2011
The food was delicious. Probably the best Italian I had in a really long time.
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Review from r a.
Chicago, IL
5/18/2011
Very reasonable prices and good pasta. I had the penne cardinale dish with cream sauce chicken, and artichokes that had a nice kick to it. My friend had the fazzoletti bolognese whioch was also good. Both were about 13 dollars and you get a large portion. Also tried the pizza margherita which was good.
They give you free bread sticks that taste just like Olive Garden. Although they were good I thought they could have upgraded to something a bit fancier. No olive oil on the table, but they will bring you some if you ask for it.
Our server was awful, very slow and unattentive. Luckily the host saw we were abandoned and helped out. The decor is nice. nothing super fancy but not too shaby either. It was busy on Saturday night and there was a short wait of about 10 minutes. Overall, I would recommend they just need better serves. Food is good, prices are good, decor average, service, average. -
Review from Douglas W.
Burnsville, MN
9/8/2011
If you like bland Italian, this is your perfect restaurant. Nothing tasted bad, it hardly had any taste. Couldn't they have found some garlic, some pepper, something? We had their salad, tomato bruschetta, walleye, and chicken marsala. Everything bland, bland, bland. Even the complimentary breadsticks were little more than something you would get from the Pillsbury dough boy. It was our first time and we were using a Groupon and wanted to try it since it was so close to our home. Go to Stephano's instead and don't waste your money here.
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Review from Chad N.
St Paul, MN
2/3/2011
Great food and prices. I will be back often.
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Review from Brandon Y.
Minneapolis, MN
4/21/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Great surprise! We walked in and it was packed which is a good sign for a place that wasn't "brand" new. The food was very good, my wife and i shared bruschetta (I would've skipped the onions...a little over powering) a mixed green salad with gorgonzola and a delicious bottle of wine. My wife had the spaghetti and meatballs which was simple, straight-forward and delicious and I had the Shrimp Arrabiata which was very flavorful and light. Even though it was extremely busy everyone working was very nice an welcoming. Above all, what I am most excited about is the happy hour specials and being within walking distance!
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Review from Kim H.
St Paul, MN
1/15/2011
This is it, a neighborhood place that is FABULOUS! The service is wonderful, the food is amazing and the staff are so friendly you feel like you are part of the family. Prices are so reasonable and the food is high quality and chef inspired. Went with our family of 4, kids can't wait to go back, and neither can we!
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Review from Gary K.
St Paul, MN
1/16/2011
Went Friday Jan. 14 at 6:30 with reservations. While the food was excellent, the place was loud, crowded, and the service was below wretched! After 15 minutes with no human contact I searched out the manager who was very young and seemed disinterested. We finally got a waitress who brought bread, but no plates and then disappeared again. After our having to go to the bar for our own drinks she finally reappeared. The total meal took 2 hours and 15 minutes. The brought us what was to be 4 free deserts, but charged us for one of them. It took for ever to run the bill. The only thing that could have been worse was to be at the table next to us. They came in before us and still didn't have their meal after we left over 2 hours later!! I don't have enough time left to live to go here again.
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Review from Jukie M.
St Paul, MN
3/22/2011
Shame on a reviewer who compared Andiamo to an Olive Garden! This was my second visit and I had brought company from out of town. Given the history of its predecessors I was a little worried that my first visit was a fluke and I would be served iceberg lettuce 'a la Bibo. Well, my guests RAVED over their food. Whew! We had lemon chicken, cheese cannaloni and caprese salad. Bread sticks were yummy and the service was great. Everything is a la carte so you won't get any pasta or salad with your meat entree. My only tiny complaints were not enough basil on the caprese and I asked for balsamic vinegar and got some kind of balsamic reduction that was sticky. The lighting where we sat (close to the kitchen) had a weird vibe to it. Can't put my finger on it (dingy?). However, this won't keep me from returning often. Thank you Andiamo for finally bringing quality hand made food to Eagan.
