Mural in the bar area Vinnie's is a fairly new addition to Minneapolis, bringing classic Italian dishes and live music together. From the outside, Vinnie's reminded me of a Philadelphia Italian pie shop but the inside looks like a home you might imagine to find in Italy. The bar stretches to the length of the entire lounge inviting guests pleasantly. The dining area is where things get interesting, small and more intimate yet. Fresh flowers and lovely set tables glow with romance.
Soft colors surround small windows, giving an interesting view of the city .
The dining area becomes tranquil even before John Knodle begins to sing the Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra tunes from the Rat Pack days. John sounds so much like Dean Martin that if you close your eyes you may not know the difference between the two. The marrying of atmosphere, wine and music increased my expectations of the food. I am delighted to say Vinnie's succeeded in passing every test I could possibly give. Photo by Gwenevere Young.