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La Grolla
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Summit - University, Saint Paul
"This is a delicious salad: Insalata Bianca."(2 Tips)
"nice date with a wine & food menu"(7 Tips)
"Amazing patio"(4 Tips)
"Get the Farfalle (bow tie pasta with Italian sausage)."(8 Tips)
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27 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- insalata bianca
- good for dates
- puttanesca
- bow tie
- outdoor seating
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Lizzy IzziAugust 15, 2015Came in for a late lunch. The house wine was above average, the warm bread was skip-able, and the patio was gorgeous. The real winner was the pasta, which was cooked perfectly al dente.Upvote1Downvote
Dr. Health InspectorMarch 2, 2017Try the puttanesca please using gnocchi ....you are welcome! Wasn't that delicious?? This is a delicious salad: Insalata Bianca. My wife really enjoys their scallops.Upvote1Downvote
Marty O.June 13, 2011Order a good bottle of wine, order an appitizers, split the generously-sized entree, order another bottle of wine, save room to split a dessert & order coffee. Result: great meal.Upvote3Downvote
Erik LaingFebruary 2, 2016Try the capesante for a special treat, and you really cannot go wrong with the grandma style lasagna for comfort food!UpvoteDownvote- AmandaAugust 7, 2014Great spot for a nice date with a wine & food menu that make you and your partner feel pampered!UpvoteDownvote
MelanieApril 4, 2013Great food but make sure to at least check out the dessert tray, it's awesome!Upvote1Downvote
Mary WhitescarverMarch 2, 2013Had the tilapia sauce and penne pasta with a vodka sauce. Excellent!!! Would recommend this place ten times overUpvoteDownvote
Cole KennedyOctober 24, 2015The cavesante appetizer (scallops wrapped in deep fried angel hair pasta) is worth your while. Bruschetta just alright. Decent wines by the glass but nothing amazing.UpvoteDownvote- Marty O.August 5, 2019Fresco, Scaloppine Alla Pizzaiola, a glass of Montepulciano & was you’re all setUpvoteDownvote
Matt MillerJune 13, 2011Ravioli with crab/lobster sauce is delicious, especially paired with the salad Isabella. Pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything here though.Upvote1Downvote
Lisa YangMarch 4, 2010When it's not winter, make sure to eat out on their patio. Great experience...music is played, lots of space, private but not secluded...it is wonderful!UpvoteDownvote- Kimberly RochelleNovember 28, 2013Get the Farfalle (bow tie pasta with Italian sausage). Magnifico! 😘Upvote1Downvote
Insalata bianca is all white salad. Belgian endive, fennel root and shaved ParmesanUpvoteDownvote- Amazing patio, incredible food, hands down the best restaurant in the Twin Cities!UpvoteDownvote
- For some reason I am into trying champagnes. They have 7 by the glass.UpvoteDownvote
Krista ContrerasJuly 31, 2013The food was excellent. Have patience with the staff however....UpvoteDownvote
This place brings it all together. Wonderful food and service. Good value. Love it!UpvoteDownvote
Andy NobleOctober 22, 2011I had many great meals (and times) with someone special here... and her wonderful son and daughterUpvoteDownvote
The bread is warm & delicious, so be careful not to ruin your appetite while you wait.UpvoteDownvote- Insulate bianca with grilled salmon and cava sparklingUpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
(651) 221-1061
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Dinner, Happy Hour
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