TERZO

"We had an hour and a half wait to get into Broeders (no resi so we went next door to their other restaurant for a cocktail ) . Long story short, they had a cancellation the couple in front of us just wanted cocktails, so then we were asked if we wanted dinner and we gladly accepted. I'm so glad we stayed! I enjoyed the negroni. It was not the traditional negroni. It had a unique herbaceous quality and was delicious, well balanced and not too bitter. We enjoyed the salmon/pesce crudo with compressed butternut squash, the beet salad with a delicious whipped goat cheese pancetta "dollop" , and then pasta with fungi .. Our server was really busy but attentive and made great recommendations on the pasta and wine:)"

"We had a fantastic Happy Hour experience here (hh is 4-6, M-Sat, Terzo is closed Sunday). They are clearly run very well here and I’d imagine one of their goals is to make customers feel very welcomed and appreciated (mission accomplished!). They gave folks sitting at the bar a free snack, a sample of wine, and terrific service. Michael was exceptional on Saturday. I’d recommend the HH for sure and the menu looked fantastic for dinner. It gets busy in colder seasons more quickly so plan accordingly!"

"Knowing how good Broder's is, I came to Terzo with high expectations. My friend and I went to Terzo for dinner, and we left the building feeling very fulfilled. Since most people recommended the porchettas, my friend and I both got that. I had the calabrian porchetta, and she had the mushroom porchetta. Needless to say, the slow-roasted pork was a definite highlight! It was tender, flavorful, and juicy, and I don't even normally eat pork. The porchettas' individual flavor profiles were elevated by the respective types of aioli, but it was evident that the pork was the dominant ingredient. We also enjoyed the mousse di fegato, which contained a good combination of chicken liver (can be bitter to some) and sherry gastrite / angostura mustard (leaning towards sweet). Finally, the torta gianduja is a dessert that I have seen from a Star Tribune article, and I have been longing to try it. It was a 10 out of 10! The hazelnut in the bottom complemented the layers of chocolate (different texture each layer) so well, on top of the sea salt, in addition to the cocoa powder on the side, that every bite was as enjoyable as I could imagine from a chocolate cake, which I typically would dismiss as too "bready." Overall I recommend this place, especially regarding the porchetta that my friend and I had tried! We did not try any primi or secondi here, but I wouldn't be surprised if others have positive experiences with those dishes!"

"It's a good Broder's experience. As expected the food was better than ordinary. Completely fresh and innovative recipes with bold flavors. They have an excellent cocktail menu and an ample selection of good wines and aperitifs and digestives. But for our dinner the cherry on the cake really was the waitress running out with the jacket my friend left behind and making sure we got her attention, adorable and sweet. Please go enjoy!"

"Great Italian food with a cozy, rustic vibe. We made a reservation last minute for a Saturday night so couldn't get in until around 9:30, however when we showed up about 45 minutes early they were able to seat us right away. The wine list is extensive with some great options, albeit nothing under $40—though they do also have wines by the glass. My friend and I shared the mussel appetizer and each had a plate of pasta. We ended up ordering the 'large' size which seemed to be the perfect amount (I ate all of mine, she had a small amount leftover to take home). I have to wonder if the half size portions, which I'd normally order, are too small. The olive oil cake for dessert was to die for, the sauce they poured over the top was so delicious I couldn't help lapping it all up. Unfortunately we were seated next to a table full of obnoxious drunk people babbling as loud as they could—they left about halfway through our meal and then we were able to really fully enjoy the restaurant's vibe—north Italian, lots of wood and cabin feels. We were seated right next to the doors to the wine cellar, which was really beautiful. This is a great spot for a casual night our, a date, or something more formal. The bar area is super cute as well, I wouldn't mind sitting there for a glass of wine and a bowl of pasta sometime. I'll definitely be back soon!"