Trattoria Da Vinci
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Inspired by a lifelong dream, visionary and current owner Diane J. Mattaini opened the doors of Trattoria da Vinci in the fall of 1999 with one goal in mind. She wanted to offer her guests the opportunity to experience truly authentic Italian dining without ever leaving Minnesota.
Trattoria is the home of the famous pasta bar for both lunch and dinner. Call and inquire about our daily specials. Our signature dish is the Gamberoni Portofino. Fantastic jumbo shrimp sauteed in a brandy cream sauce, with portabella mushrooms and asparagus with the chef's choice of vegetables.
A great, romantic ambience will give you a sense of walking into old Italy.
Try our appetizer Frittura Mista which features calamari, shrimp, scallops, and sliced vegetables, lightly floured and fried. Mention CS RES when making a reservation please.
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Top Sentiments among Trattoria Da Vinci Reviewers
Good wine list
Great pasta bar
Best gnocchi
Wonderful dinners
Amazing ingredients
Excellent italian cooking
Great menu items
Great Italian restaurant
Good chicken ravioli
Fresh homemade pastas
Customer Reviews (29 reviews)
vouk0003
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2009Maybe "I" messed up because I ordered soup & salad for lunch, not pasta. I didn't even get to order all the way before the waitress interrupted me & finished the order for me. I guess I was pointing at what I wanted as I was... (more)
shannia82
on Citysearch Mar 04, 2009This is the first time I've tried Trattoria da Vinci, and it was a takeout order. I live in Lowertown and have had enough bummers of overpriced meals. I tend to do a lot of delivery during the week, but it gets old paying... (more)
mryuck
on Citysearch Dec 14, 2008This place has great service, atmosphere and some of the best Italian in the twin cities. The location is slightly awkward but it's worth the effort to find parking. (more)
StCroixJoe
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2008Four of us celebrated a birthday party on a Wednesday night. We had a reservation and probably needed it. Most of the tables were filled. I had the seafood Gnocchi. It may have been the best meal at the table but my wife... (more)
allfh
on Citysearch Feb 13, 2008This is my first time on this but I just wanted to state what had happened. I have been here twice the first time I thought that it was a pretty decent place to eat. Then last week I changed my mind due to customer service..I... (more)
libbiepup
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2007This evening, my husband and I decided to give Trattoria a try. It is wonderful. I like the feel inside the restaurant. The service was attentive and the food was superb! I am lactose intolerant and they went out of... (more)
tcfoodie68
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2007Can you really beat great Italian food mixed with Jazz? I don't think so. I have been to this St. Paul mainstay quite a few times. Never been disappointed. The place could be cleaner and neater. But I have always had a... (more)
silvergreen
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2006We came here for a birthday dinner party and could not have been more pleased. We had such great service that I cannot wait to tell people about it. Even the manager came by our table to check in on our dinner. The food was... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2006<b>In Short</b><br>At the lunchtime pasta bar, a long line of St. Paul office workers snakes around the restaurant. At dinner with live jazz, the mood is as relaxed and romantic as the women in the Leonardo da Vinci... (more)
droth7684
on Citysearch Feb 28, 2006My wife and I completely enjoyed our dining experiance we will return. The wine, apps, entree's, dessert, wait staff ambiance everything was top notch. Thank you for a wonderful evening.... (more)