Wednesday, March 9, 2011

al Vento (dessert)

** 2/5 stars for Dessert
***/5 for food
al Vento
http://www.alventorestaurant.com/
5001 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis Minnesota 55417
4:30pm-10:00pm Sun- Thurs
4:30pm-11:00pm Fri-Sat
10:00am-2:00p Sunday Brunch

Another restaurant I've tried once during restaurant week of last year. After going to see 127 hours at my favorite theater the River View located about 5min away my bf and I decided to go grab some dessert and knowing that al Vento was located so close that was the location we decided to go to.
Its a small Italian restaurant, with dim lighting when walking in there is a curtain you go through in order to get to the host. Having open table reservations she took us in and seated us. Everytime that I've been here it seems like multiple people end up serving us last time about 3 people did and this time a total of 2 its like you never know who your waitress or waiter is which can be quite confusing. Also I checked into my foursquare they had a special for a free glass of house wine which I took advantage of.

They print out their menu daily on a piece of paper they make it to look old with burnt edges. We ordered the Creme bruelee trio and he ordered the chocolate decadence cake. They came fairly quick. Mine consisted of a pistachio, vanilla and a chocolate bruelee which was mini versions of a larger one. His was a small cake with a chocolate ganache filling and topped off with cut up strawberries not being a huge chocolate fan but it was good. Nothing special though compared to alot of places and a bit over priced for the portion size you are getting here thats they I gave it a 2/5 for the desserts.

One con of al Vento with the space its quite small so it feels like you know what all the other tables are doing what they are ordering and what their conversations are about. The table next to mine was a couple out on their first date with awkward conversation. Also whenever someone came through the doors you could feel the breeze of cold air hit you I felt bad for who sat next to the doors because its freezing out who wants to be cold while eating out at a nice restaurant. This wouldn't be a problem during the summer time but sure is for winter.

Pro theres parking in the back and street its not the best neighborhood but there isn't much traffic on the street they are on. The menu is small so you don't feel overwhelmed they also offer a date night on Tuesdays 3courses for $20 per person.



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