Broders' Pasta Bar

Family-owned Italian restaurant with homemade pasta and outdoor summer patio. Listed in MSP Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants 2017.

9 / 10
206
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  • Phone

    (612) 925-9202

  • Website

    broderspastabar.com

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  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

5000 Penn Ave S (50th St.) Minneapolis , MN 55419 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 67


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Eater

Broders' often has a line of pasta-hungry diners out the door. Try the fettuccine con cinghiale (pasta with wild boar , porcini mushrooms , caramelized onions , and chestunuts). [Eater 18 Member]

Eater

Broders' often has a line of pasta-hungry diners out the door. Try the fettuccine con cinghiale (pasta with wild boar , porcini mushrooms , caramelized onions , and chestunuts).

City Pages

Ordering the Number 18 is the best decision you could make. The only minor issue is that you will be fighting off imposing forks that try to steal some of your delicious pasta . Read more

City Pages

Gape at exquisite preparations of traditional pasta dishes. Quiver at an ever-changing list of delicate pastas using fresh fish and herbs. Marvel at the well-priced, pasta-positive wine list Read more

Chee Yi Ong

Handmade pasta taste amazing! Expect long wait times during weekends, and come hungry!

Dr. Health Inspector

Work your way through menu. Bring friends so you can try more things! Bring home focaccia and some tapenade . Put tapenade inside focaccia bake wrapped in foil. You're welcome wasn't that delicious!

Heavy Table

From the seasonally sauced pastas to the bestia nera flourless chocolate cake , you can't go wrong at Broders'. That said, the vanilla hazelnut cheesecake is a can't-miss -- smooth, light, balanced. Read more

Emily T.

Tried the gnocchi verde and fettuccini alfredo . Gnocchi was so fluffy and the pomegranate seeds in the savory sauce made the dish! Alfredo was a disappointment...wish it was creamier/saltier.

Gina Giampaolo

Tagliarini Di Locanda Del Lupo: fresh pasta with prosciutto , truffle pesto & cream. Likely my favorite thing to eat in all of Minneapolis.

Jay Sivasailam

Definitely one of my favorite places in the Twin Cities ! Everything is really really good but be prepared for a wait on weekends.

Peter Kim

A 1 hr wait in a cramped, front corridor? Worth it (although take the provided pager and wait in your car). Won't knock bar seating anymore, at least not here. Great food and service!

City Pages

Voted top ten Italian Restaurants by City Pages! If you want to eat a craftily concocted , beautifully presented, top-quality, affordable plate of pasta , your best bet is heading to Broders' Pasta Bar

City Pages

Voted top ten Italian Restaurants by City Pages! If you want to eat a craftily concocted , beautifully presented, top-quality, affordable plate of pasta , your best bet is heading to Broders' Pasta Bar

Kyle Johnson

The food is absolutely delicious, The portions are a bit small, the prices a bit high, and the place is a bit cramped, but it's worth it.

Matt Taylor

Heaven. Had the fall seasonal Butternut Squash Ravioli . Both my wife and I had em, and almost bought "one for the road "

Emily Dyess

Always ask the server for their recommendation. They know their stuff. The Gnocchi was creamy and uber-delicious!

City Pages

It's pasta taken to another level! Broders' sure knows what they're doing! Read more

Joel Ramirez

Gnocchi with beef and mushrooms was excellent

Savannah ✨

Good vegan / vegetarian options , honestly you can't go wrong. #11 is a classic

Colleen

Pasta is very good... The long wait due to know reservations is a huge drag..

Sarah Olson

Time to wait for a table :) worth it though. Really delicious.

John Moore

they have a seasonal/local menu, which i go for. wild boar is good when it's in. the lasagnas aren't as good as the other dishes

Tori M

AMAZING pasta . Love that the menu changes seasonally and they always have great risotto/pasta del giorno.

Chad Friedman

Fresh pasta and really good food!

Casey Austin

Try the Fettuccini Con Langostinos - Lemon accents this dish perfectly.

Michael Watson

Linguini with truffle pesto is amazing!

Gordon Wright

Good, fresh house made pastas

Gabriel Goldstein

They'll give you balsamic vinegar with your bread , but you have to ask for it.

Meghan Kane

Whatever you do, save room for dessert ! The tiramisu is ridiculously delicious!

Seattle's Goof

Almost all pastas are homemade and state so on the menu. doesn't say homemade ? It's dried and there not hiding the fact! Love this place.

Denrael

Try the Spaghetti With Shrimp & Chive-Mint Pesto

Denrael

Try the Ravioli With Pork Cabbage & Melted Onions

Justin Samuels

The Penne Rosa is so good

Chad Keavy

Best past in town hands down. OK, here's the deal $28 meal for two after 8pm Sunday - Thursday: 1 appetizer to share, 2 salads , 2 pasta dishes, and 1/2 bottle of wine to share.

Jennifer

In the summer, sit at the bar on the patio and watch the chefs .

Erica M

Get on their email list. Free dessert for your birthday, free entree for your anniversary.

Jeanine Krier

Best pasta in town ! Perfect for a cool fall evening when you are craving comfort food .

Blaze Beecher

Honestly the best restaurant for the ultimate patron of the foods.

Kelly Falknor

Tagliarini was delicious!!

Denrael

Try the Rigatoni With Sausage And Peppers

Ryan Splawski

You haven't had pasta in the Twin Cities until you eat at Broder's.

Laura Jordan

Excellent food & great service!!

Julie Stegink

Best pumpkin cheesecake ever!

Denrael

Try the Arancini

Dan Cooley

Where can you find good food and a place that can handle a 2 year old? Broder's. Yelp - Things that make me go YUMMMMM.

Kennedy Borman

#9 with italian sausage

Andrew Starks

The number 5 is probably the best FOOD I've ever had. Order it extra spicy .

Rob Mehta

Have the ravioli squash

Steve Lafferty

Try the linguine langostino .

Brent Peterson

Pizza by the slice

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