Pazzaluna

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Pazzaluna Urban Trattoria And Bar in Saint Paul is a two star Italian restaurant. This restaurant is mildly expensive. The menu is large. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms and a full bar. People who have eaten here found the food delicious and top-notch. The service is good.

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Yelp.com Review - by Dean C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another great reason to visit downtown St. Paul!I used to love the wild boar on the menu, and the wine selection will satisfy the most trained palate. I took my favorite wine person one night and had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Evy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pazzaluna was a delightful place to stop for dinner. They had a great happy hour special in the bar for appetizers. We got the Margherita pizza and the calamari. The pizza crust could have been a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by bumpers k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I go here everytime i am in town. The bar is top notch, solid manhattans. The food is impressive, meatballs that are out of this word. IF you are there solo, the bar is cool, but get a table and chill...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen W.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place always seems to underwhelm me, though I can't really pinpoint why. The food is nothing spectacular, but is consistently good and the cocktail and wine list is fine. A friend and I went...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc M.

2.0 of 5 stars. We went not too long ago just before the opera (its only about two blocks from the MNOP). The high ceilings and open floor plan make it kind of loud and not very cozy. Service was good. For my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for my birthday with some friends. Food was great, drinks decent, service ok. A plus, free choice of select deserts for the birthday person!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Excellent Pasta

We went to Pazzaluna on a busy friday night and we were pleased with the level of service, the great food and the fun atmosphere. The only thing we did not like was the valet service. It literally took 15...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Pazzaluna on somewhat of a spur of the moment date on Monday night. I have heard good things about it and thought it was worth a shot.When we walked in it was somewhat slow, not a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't actually eaten there as a diner, but the sampling menu event I went to was delish! Plus we got free drink tokens at the event, which turned out to be very useful tonight. Food is good....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pazzaluna was an overall great experience for me. I was taken on a date there and at first, I was a bit intimidated upon walking through the revolving door. However, the friendly hostess eased my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Walking down St. Peter St. toward Pazzaluna one night in December, I couldn't help but comment on how beautiful the area looked. The park was lit with thousands of holiday lights, the moon highlighted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith P.

3.0 of 5 stars. We hadn't eaten at Pazza Luna for several years and were disappointed last night to find it hadn't changed- mediocre Italian food. The service and ambience are good but the cuisine is not- ciao for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Good by Sarah A. at InsiderPages

We used to eat at Pazzaluna before all our dances in high school. More recently, I've eaten there with my family. The establishment is very accommodating for large parties, and the wait staff is friendly. Oh,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Al I.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Pazzaluna. It's definitely the best Italian food I've ever had. I make it a point to visit here every time I visit the Twin Cities. You should, too. If Steve is bartending that night, consider...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some of the best Italian we've had. Good service. Can't beat the charming area of town with Rice Park and the surroundings.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Seating options needs some improvement

Wonderful food and great service. The appetizers's menu is perfect for a casual dinning experience. A pity that such a fine establishment places large tables ( with 8 or 10 guests) near tables for only two or...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Special Occasions by Peggy O. at InsiderPages

I always go here before an event at the Ordway. It helps set the tone for a fabulous and memorable evening. They even keep your left overs for you so you can pick them back up after your evening is over....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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a must

Great happy hour crowd, and dinner was wonderful as well. I loved the inside of this room, it has such cool vibe. The food was well worth the money we spent and I would certainly like to go back and try out...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Smog R.

5.0 of 5 stars. No exaggeration -- I had the best pasta dish I've ever had in my life here.Go, go, go!And get the appetizer sampler platter, too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben P.

4.0 of 5 stars. GET RESERVATIONS!Okay? Seriously. Don't just show up here, between 6-9, and expect a seat. I've done that before. And I shant be doing it again. Sometimes, they can squeeze you in the bar, but as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I am giving it a two star because of their margherita pizza. My wife and I went there and bellied up to the bar (which we love to do) She ordered the margherita pizza and I ordered their rustica...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Excellent Gnocchi with Bolognese

On the way to Cabaret my cousin and I stopped for dinner. We were running a bit late but seating and service was exceptional at Pazzaluna. Wait staff was a very friendly, even those not serving our table. All...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Good

Great place to have Happy Hours, good beer deals. Also, margarhita pizzas are $5 (used to be only $3). Dinner service is iffy. Great place to have Happy Hours, good beer deals. Also, margarhita pizzas are $5...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Great pasta and desserts!

Though this place is expensive it is worth it! I come here as much as I can! The Gnocchi is fantastic! The atmosphere is very beautiful and romantic. You can either dress up or wear regular day clothes. Love...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came to St. Paul for an interview and was taken here by a friend who lives in the metro area. As it was my first visit to the TC, I was pretty excited to get a sampling of good food and good times....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Great Birthday Dinner

Just went to Pazzaluna for the first time, and I will definitely be coming back again! I was celebrating my birthday with five friends. We had reservations at 7:15 and were seated promptly upon walking in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kurt S.

3.0 of 5 stars. First off the food was great. I would go back again and probably will. The problem I had on my first visit was with the meatballs. I nearly chipped a tooth when I bit into a meatball that had a small...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Never Valet Unless You Want Something Stolen

I valeted my car with Pazzaluna last night before I had dinner there with some friends. After dinner we seen the Rocky Horror Show. The valet service said it was no problem to have our car in valet while we...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best espresso in a long time, creamy brown on-top and rich underneath - LaVazza done right!And this was after a pretty damn good meal. Bruschetta was as it should be in August - real tomatoes and good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Great Potential

This place has a lot of potential. Great spot, beautiful building, Excellent Food & Beverage menu's. Here is what I experienced though: Host was either really stressed or really rude or both. Waited 20 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Definitely the best!

Pazzaluna is definitely has the best Italian food in St. Paul. Friday was my 2nd trip to the restaurant, and I was definitely not disappointed. The service was great and fast, especially considering the fairly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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I couldn't have had it better if I were in mamma's kitchen back in Italy!

Dear Friends, This is a top notch upscale Italian restaurant. The Staff is impeccable. The restaurant is glamorous. The mangement are on top of each detail. I observe the suits on the floor, meeting, greeting...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Risotto!

A group of 14 of us dined here on a Tuesday evening (12 June). Since my wife and I were at one end of a long table, I have no idea what the judgment may have been of the other end. For us, though, the entrees...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Disclaimer: I used to do IT work for the company that runs Pazzalula. That said, I have remained a big fan of the place before, during, and since my association with the company.First and foremost,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Pazzaluna many times, as it's near where I live. Given the sparsity of restaurants in St. Paul I usually settle on this restaurant. While the food is not good (other than their small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ms. K.

3.0 of 5 stars. good deserts and i love the art on the walls. Perfect for pre theater dinner or post theater drinks and desert.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Too expensive for food that just isn't good.

I ordered the Risotto and it came out looking like something you wouldn't dare eat and tasted terrible when the waiter said it was good. My friend try playing it safe and ordered a very expensive salad. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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PAZZALUNATIC!

I love this place. Gents, if you want to impress your date, it's worth the drive over the river. Have the valet park your car and whisk her in for one of the coolest dining experiences in the Twin Cities. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Avoid Valet Parking

Based on rave reviews about Pazzaluna's parking and dining amenities and their close proximity to the Ordway theater, I chose Pazzaluna for a friends' dinner/theater night. What a nightmare and personal...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dormand L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cozy Italian restaurant. A little dark inside. Friendly server who was very helpful on menu suggestions although she did get a little flustered on the wine we selected and on some of the newer menu...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Fun place by Kristin D. at InsiderPages

I like going here before events in downtown Saint Paul. I suggest reservations on weekend evenings. My favorite seat is at the counter so you can watch the executive chef check that the parsley is properly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Great happy hour! Slow bar service during happy hour

What a great happy hour! $2.50 pints of Summit and great prices on (somewhat smallish) Cosmos. And a margharita pizza for $3.33!!! Awesome! The only downside is that during happy hour they seem to be one or...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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Fun, interesting, elegant & friendly!

Very much enjoyed our 2 visits while in MPS area. Arrived at dinner hour w no resv, staff & owner very accomodating-inquired if we'd consider cuchina counter seating. Great experience, fun & entertaining...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Highly Recommended

We made a reservation and were promptly seated when we arrived. Fantastic food and service. Everyone in my party raved about their dishes. Highly Recommended for upscale Italian.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Just don't park in valet...

I just had a really disappointing evening there last night after a Wild game. The service was really poor and when it was all over, the valet said it would take 20 minutes to retrieve our car -- which was fine...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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Trendy Italian in Downtown St. Paul

Pazzaluna is a great spot for dinner before a Wild Game or a show. There menu is quite large and the staff very nice. Pazzaluna is also a great place to go for drinks late at night. The decor insid...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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Cool Digs

Recently went with a group of 4 on a Thurs night. Made reservation for 7:00 and got seated right away when we arrived. Serice was lacking right off the bat. We had to actually stop a waiter and ask if he could...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Yum!

I went to Pazzaluna for the first time a few days ago and it was amazing. We had reservations and were seated immediately. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. The wine list was extensive. A bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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excellent

Perfect night out...had reservation and was seated quickly at a nice table. Friendly and efficient service. Excellent drinks, delicious food, beautiful decor. Looking forward to returning. UPDATE: Have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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A Little Pretentious

I had called a month ahead of time to reserve a spot for my wife to go to on Valentines Day. I had heard that Pazzaluna was quite difficult to get into and wanted to plan ahead. The start of the experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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Outstanding Happy Hour

I've wanted to go to Pazzaluna for a long time, but they aren't open for lunch or on Sundays. I finally made it there for Happy Hour on a Thursday and it lived up to all the hype. The atmosphere was lively and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2004
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Super!

Had a great experience here last weekend. Food was very well done across the board especially Scallop soup and Duck Breast Risotto. Waiter was an absolute pro- suggested the perfect Italian wine with my duck...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2004
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good with room for improvement

My party of six in general approve our dinner at Pazza this past Sat. The six-selection appetizer was great with salmon and cured meat. My lamb was delicious. On the other hand I'm very disappointed to learn...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2003
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That's Italian!!!

I have been a regular customer for about six months and the new menu is fantastic. On my last visit my entree was executed to perfection...the flavors brought me back to being in Italy for vacation a few years...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2003
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Overrated

My husband and I dined here for my birthday. We made reservations and were seated fairly promptly. The atmosphere was loud and crowded. The service was irritated, bored and unpleasant. The salads were horrible...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2003
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Nice, but not great

The atmosphere was very nice. The service bordered on ignoring you. I enjoyed most of the food, but my pasta was a little cold and tough. Overall the restaurant is nice, but it could be better.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2003
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Wonderful Food

We called on a Friday for a Saturday reservation and not only did we get one, but we were seated promptly when we arrived. The table was lovely, the service was excellent - a nice leisurely meal. I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2003
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Unfortunate dinner

The salad was pathetic, limp with mostly veins. The brushetta was saturated with oil, I needed a shower after trying to eat it. And, to make matters worse, my cognac was watered down. At least the tiramisu was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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Rudeness

Although my boyfriend and I had made reservations long in advance for our aniversary, we had to wait and then were seated next to the kitchen area, which was loud and of lesser quality than the main dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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your call

My wife and I went here for a pre-theater dinner at the bar. We had beer (selection is mediocre), my wife had a glass of wine, and we had a pizza and an appetizer of fried seafood. The pizza was acceptable...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2003
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Every bite a treat

I went to Pazzaluna for a special occasion with my husband, and it turned out to be a great pick. Every single person, from the valet to the waiter to the guy who refills water, were very nice and helpful....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2003
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Great experiences!

I have had nothing but good food and terrific dining experiences here! The food is always good, the service prompt and knowledgable, the atmosphere inviting. I had a large dinner party here and would do so...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2003
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Greatly Lacking

Heard so much about this place ... and well it seemed to be just hot air. The food was boring -- as if it was trying too hard, but never got there.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Loved it!

We went to Pazzaluna for our 5th anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere is classy and the service excellent. The food was delicious and our waiter recommended an excellent bottle of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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Slow to seat

The service was rated poor only because of the LONG, overextended wait (2 hours!) we were told 45 minutes, which would have been acceptable. We had to ask about our table 3 different times. At the last request...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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Try the Scallop Soup

The food and atmosphere is awesome. I've never had an entree that wasn't great. The best is the scallop soup, it's very flavorful. Dessert is also really good.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2002
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eat in the bar!

if you dine in the bar you get free valet parking and they have great specials - i.e. two soups, a pizza and two classes of wine for approx $35!! great food and great deal!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2002
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NOt worth the money

The food was OK, and our waitress was not good at all. We waited for 35 minutes to get our meals after we had already received our appetizers and salad. Our meal (for four of us) was approximately $150...and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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Nice place for a pre-show dinner!

While amusing myself by pondering what local hoity-toities were dining at the tables adjacent to mine, I and sig other enjoyed an excellent dinner before catching a performance of Rent. Our appetizer was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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9

Pazzaluna is a great place for a romantic date. The ambiance, combined with prompt service, huge wine selection and an exceptional menu is sure to sweep anyone of off their feet.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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10Best

pazzaluna is italian for "crazy moon," which sets the tone for this authentic italian restaurant. highlighting regional cuisine, the chefs prepare standout dishes from all over italy. enjoy the risotto with...
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AOL CityGuide

nightlife and fine dining thrive in st...
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Gayot

cavernous, sprawling and a little corporate, pazzaluna sometimes suffers from its size (it seats over 250 people) but still delivers on upscale fun. a important word of warning: it is essential to make a...
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AOL CityGuide

nightlife and fine dining thrive in st. paul...
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Wcities

the name is italian for "crazy moon" this attractive eatery is a cross between cool sophistication and "make yourself at home" casual...
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Fodor's

a floor-to-ceiling mural of the face of botticelli's venus overlooks this artfully designed trattoria, which manages to be busy and tranquil at once. pazza luna stakes its reputation on innovative dishes such...
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OpenTable

The award-winning and critically acclaimed Bar at Pazzaluna Urban Italian is an energetic and fun place to meet after work, before an event at the Ordway, Xcel Energy Center, Roy Wilkins Auditorium or just to...
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