
Dario
Minneapolis
Restaurant in Minneapolis, United States
The Read
Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Dario is worth booking when the priority is handmade pasta, a lively North Loop room, and a polished dinner that does not feel overly formal. Go earlier for conversation or later for a more romantic, high-energy meal; the value is strongest when the order centers on pasta, Italian-leaning wine, cocktails, and zero-proof drinks.
About Dario
Consider Dario when you want a New American restaurant in Minneapolis, especially for a meal that feels considered without a highly formal setup. The confirmed details are limited but useful: the listed price is $75 per person, the dress code is smart casual, and the named signature dishes are Doppio Ravioli and Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka. Together, those facts suggest Dario is a good fit for diners looking for an approachable, put-together meal.
Because the public record is limited, frame Dario around confirmed facts rather than unsupported claims about format, room design, service style, drinks, or neighborhood. That restraint helps planning by keeping expectations tied to what is stated. Treat it as a smart-casual Minneapolis restaurant built around New American cuisine, and consider the named dishes if available. For an occasion where the setting should feel polished but not stiff, the confirmed details provide a useful starting point without overpromising the experience.
Doppio Ravioli and Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka are the confirmed dishes to know
The clearest ordering guidance is to look for Doppio Ravioli and Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, the signature dishes. Those names are the strongest menu signals in the available information, so they should anchor expectations more than speculation about the wider offering. If you like to arrive with a plan, start there, then verify the rest of the menu in the moment or through Dario’s current official channels.
Specific details about the full menu, portions, beverage program, or service format are not confirmed here, so check Dario’s current official channels before building a meal plan around any item. That matters if one named dish is central to your reason for going, or if guests have strong preferences. The best read is simple: recognize Doppio Ravioli and Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, and confirm everything else directly.
For broader city planning, keep our full Minneapolis restaurants guide, our full Minneapolis bars guide, and our full Minneapolis hotels guide handy around the same outing. They help if Dario is one part of a longer plan, or if you want to compare it with other Minneapolis options.
Smart casual is the right baseline
Dario’s dress code is smart casual, making it a good fit when diners want to look put together without treating the meal as formalwear-only. Practically, effort is appropriate, but the tone should not feel overly ceremonial based on the stated guidance. It is a helpful middle ground for groups with different comfort levels, since smart casual gives direction without making the night rigid.
At $75 per person, the value question depends on whether a New American restaurant in Minneapolis with Doppio Ravioli and Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka sounds right. The price point suggests being intentional about the occasion and what you want from the meal, especially because the public record does not confirm drinks, portions, or service format. If the appeal is a polished Minneapolis meal, a smart-casual dress code, and the two named signature dishes, Dario fits that brief. Diners seeking a broader Minneapolis shortlist can also scan our full Minneapolis experiences guide and our full Minneapolis wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 323 N Washington Ave Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- dariorestaurant.com
- Phone
- (612) 614-2560
Venue details
Ambiance
Pink and stylishly chic interior with a vibrant aesthetic featuring pink tile accents, upbeat music, and an energetic yet sophisticated vibe that turns moody and romantic at night.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine, Zero proof
Signature Dishes
- Doppio Ravioli
- Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 323 N Washington Ave Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Planning details
Location
323 N Washington Ave Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dario worth the price?
Dario’s price is $75 per person. It is most likely worth considering if you want a smart-casual New American restaurant in Minneapolis and are interested in the named signature dishes, Doppio Ravioli and Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka.
What are alternatives to Dario in Minneapolis?
If Dario is not the right fit, compare it with other Minneapolis dining options based on cuisine, price, dress code, and the kind of occasion you want. The profile for Dario is New American cuisine, $75 per person, and smart casual dress.
Is Dario good for a special occasion?
Dario may work for a special occasion if a smart-casual New American restaurant in Minneapolis fits the plan.















