Bacio
Minnetonka
Restaurant in Minnetonka, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Bacio is a practical Minnetonka choice for a polished lunch, date night, or small celebration when convenience matters as much as atmosphere. Choose lunch for efficiency and dinner for a stronger occasion feel; cross-shop nearby casual options if the group wants a louder, more bar-driven meal.
About Bacio
Seven-day service is the useful signal here: in Minnetonka's dining mix, Bacio is a practical option when the meal needs to feel considered. Bacio is in Minnetonka, keeps daily hours, and lists a smart casual dress code.
For a daytime visit, the appeal is flexibility: Bacio opens at 11 AM Monday through Friday and 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Evening timing is also possible across the week, with closing at 9 PM on Monday and Sunday and 10 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
Choose it for a smart casual Minnetonka meal
The right expectation is important. Bacio should be judged from the basics rather than from assumptions. For a birthday, anniversary, client meal, or low-friction date night in Minnetonka, the useful facts are its daily schedule and smart casual dress code.
If the group wants another option to compare, consider The Social. Ruscello at Nordstrom may also be worth comparing depending on the kind of outing you want. For readers still mapping the area, Our full Minnetonka restaurants guide is the better starting point than overcommitting to one room too early.
Who should choose a daytime visit, who should choose an evening visit
A daytime visit makes sense when the schedule matters and you want to take advantage of Bacio's late-morning opening hours. An evening visit is the stronger fit when the outing has more of an after-work or later-day purpose, especially because Bacio remains open until 10 PM Tuesday through Saturday. For groups, special occasions, or any timing-sensitive plan, confirm availability directly rather than assuming table flexibility.
The main drawback is the lack of decision-making detail: there is no price range, named signature dish, reservation method, bar seating detail, or private-dining information in the available facts. The dress code is smart casual, which helps set expectations for the visit. Use Bacio when the Minnetonka location, daily hours, and smart casual tone fit; compare it with Belle & Grey, Clay Oven, Ruscello at Nordstrom, The Social, or ninetwentyfive if you are still deciding among nearby or comparable dining options.
Planning details
- Location
- 1571 Plymouth Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- baciomn.com
- Phone
- +19525447000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bacio trades suburban anonymity for a quietly confident dining room where ingredient provenance and Italian technique do the talking. Tucked into a strip-mall stretch of Plymouth Road, the exterior gives little away; inside, the place reads as a neighborhood institution with a steady local following. The kitchen aims away from red-sauce comfort toward regionally informed plates, so the mood skews classic and composed rather than flashy. Regulars return for reliable cooking and a welcoming, intimate atmosphere: the kind of spot that feels like a restaurant the neighborhood has quietly claimed as its own.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination that suits a range of occasions: date nights that favor thoughtful, well-sourced Italian plates; business dinners that benefit from composed service and a restrained atmosphere; and group or family meals where shareable pastas and proteins anchor the evening. Its positioning in suburbia and the steady stream of repeat guests also make Bacio a sensible choice for celebrations and special occasions when you want elevated, ingredient-forward Italian without a downtown fuss.
Ordering Tips
The menu foregrounds provenance and regionally minded preparations, so prioritize dishes that showcase that approach. Signature items to consider are the Lamb Linguini, Matchstick Zucchini, Pot Roasted Heirloom Carrots, and Parmesan Shrimp; these represent the kitchen's balance of pasta, vegetable work, and protein. For groups, plan to order a couple of mains and a selection of shareable plates so everyone can sample the kitchen's strengths. If provenance matters to you, ask your server about ingredient sources and any nightly features that highlight regional producers.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with a lively yet intimate setting; described as elegant with cozy decor and a buzzing energy, particularly during peak dining hours.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Farm-to-table
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Lamb Linguini
- Matchstick Zucchini
- Pot Roasted Heirloom Carrots
- Parmesan Shrimp
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1571 Plymouth Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Bacio is not the fit
Pick The Social if the group wants a more casual, social meal with easier energy. Pick Ruscello at Nordstrom if convenience around shopping or errands matters more than making the meal feel like the main event.
Restaurant context
How Bacio compares in Minnetonka
Bacio is the safer pick for a composed lunch or dinner when the goal is a polished local meal rather than a high-effort reservation. The Social is the better cross-shop for a more casual, group-forward outing, while Ruscello at Nordstrom makes more sense when shopping-area convenience matters more than atmosphere.
Clay Oven is the better alternative when the group wants a clearer cuisine-led decision. ninetwentyfive and Belle & Grey are stronger cross-shops if the brief is more occasion-driven and the group is willing to leave the immediate Minnetonka lane.
For booking difficulty, Bacio reads as easier than a destination-format restaurant and more occasion-appropriate than a pure convenience stop. Choose it for a low-friction celebration; choose The Social for casual energy; choose Ruscello at Nordstrom for the easiest errand-adjacent meal.
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Compare Bacio
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bacio | Minnetonka | No published awards |
| The Social | Minnetonka | No published awards |
| Ruscello at Nordstrom | Minnetonka | No published awards |
| Clay Oven | Plymouth | No published awards |
| ninetwentyfive | Wayzata | No published awards |
| Belle & Grey | Wayzata | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bacio good for solo dining?
Bacio may work for solo dining if its Minnetonka location and daily hours fit your plans. It is open 11 AM–9 PM Monday, 11 AM–10 PM Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM–10 PM Saturday, and 10 AM–9 PM Sunday.
Is Bacio good for a special occasion?
Bacio can be considered for a special occasion if you want a smart casual option in Minnetonka with daily hours.
Is a daytime visit or evening visit better at Bacio?
Choose based on schedule and occasion. Bacio opens at 11 AM Monday through Friday and 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday, and it remains open later in the day, with closing at 9 PM Monday and Sunday and 10 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
What are alternatives to compare with Bacio?
Other options to compare include The Social, Ruscello at Nordstrom, Clay Oven, ninetwentyfive, and Belle & Grey. Compare them based on the kind of outing you want.
