CHIANTI GRILL Italian Restaurant

Went for my sisters birthday dinner and we will definitely be back! Our server Justin was friendly, very informative on the menu, and very attentive with us and his other tables. We even had an issue with some on the cold short ribs and he was on it to make it right. Steak bite apps were so good and tender, crab cakes were decent size and tasty, Walnut Gorgonzola salad was yummy as well. We had Italian Street Pasta, Chicken Sorrento, I personally had the Capellini Al Fresco w/chicken, which was so fresh and light, I would order again especially if you cannot handle the creamy sauces. Birthday girl had the short ribs, which weren't terrible, but in all fairness, its an Italian restaurant, so pasta is the way to go, in my opinion! Christmas decorations and music was out and the place was nice n cozy!

Great food. Great atmosphere. Excellent staff. Came up to less then I expected. Two appetizers, 2 entrees and soup was $120.

Awesome find. I have seen this restaurant for year but this was the first time visiting. Great service, great atmosphere. Our server was simply great. Had a great grasp of the menu, and specials for the evening. Fast and friendly service along with good food will have me going back again.

Very nice restaurant with isolated booth. Great service.

Hello, my wife and I have been dining at Chianti Burnsville for over 10 years. We have always been more than thrilled with the food and service. Last night we were at Burnsville for dinner celebrating our wedding anniversary and I even had mentioned that when booking the reservation. We both ordered the same dishes we have always counted on being exceptional and I must say I was underwhelmed and disappointed. I don’t normally reach out but when I spend $160 on dinner only once every few months it’s disappointing. I hope it was a one off but I’m sad to say it was not worth it. Again we’re not one to complain but when not even half our food was consumed maybe it should have been worth a question.

First time here. Make a 7:00pm reservation the day before Thanksgiving. Got in right away. The place has a nice warm atmosphere. Busy, but not too noisy. They gave us a comfortable booth in the middle of the restaurant. Our service for the entire evening was outstanding. Got our water, drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert with plenty of attention, help, and friendly banter. Thanks Rebecca. The calamari appetizer was one of the best that we have had. Light breading, tender pieces, and nicely seasoned. Got several fish entrees, and a sirloin tip salad. Everyone liked their fish. The halibut and walleye were especially good. The sides were also nicely prepared and hot. The review for the salad was that it was good (but not great, the meat could have been more tender). Finished off the meal with a piece of carrot cake. It was plenty for the 4 of us (as advised by our server). Very nice dinner. Would dine again.

What a wonderful experience! David was our server and he was AMAZING! He made our celebratory dinner extra special and the food was honestly so good! The hostess was very friendly and welcoming and the manager stopped by the table to make sure all was well. We strongly recommend this restaurant!

Excellent evening out. This is a great place. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The food is awesome. I got the shrimp and lobster linguini, it was top quality ingredients with at least 1 lobster claw. My wife had gnocchi, she loved it too. We also enjoyed a cheese board, salad and dessert - creme Brule. Everything was awesome. We have come here before, never had a bad experience. The waitress was awesome. FYI, we brought a bottle of cheap Chianti to try. Don't expect to find that bottle there. PS, that wine wasn't that good.

Chianti is really our go-to restaurant. It's in our neighborhood, which is a bonus. Their steaks rival their sister restaurant, Porterhouse, and the service is ALWAYS incredible. This last time we visited, Mitchell was our server and he was simply amazing. He made our experience fun and so much more enjoyable. We will definitely ask for a table "under his umbrella" going forward. The food at Chianti never disappoints. Tonight I had the lasagna which was everything you want it to be. My husband had the short ribs which fell apart on his plate and he said he didn't even have to chew because it was so tender. I can't say enough about Chianti. After COVID, they have found their niche in opening at 4pm and doing a fantastic dinner business. The restaurant is always busy. We often take advantage of having dinner in the bar for happy hour where the service is equal to the main restaurant (except Mitchell isn't there!) For all the reasons stated, we will continue to be regular customers at Chianti.

Friendly service, tasty dishes, and a solid spot for a casual night out Traveling through Burnsville, I decided to try Chianti Grill. For a Monday night, the parking lot was packed--but the dining room was surprisingly quiet. I was warmly greeted by the hostess, who offered me a choice between the bar and the dining room. I chose the dining room, which is bright, open, and mostly filled with roomy booths. I can imagine it getting loud on a busy weekend. My server, Justin, was friendly and efficient from the start. He got my order in quickly, though the bar was slow getting my Chianti Classico out. The kitchen lagged too, bringing a small but tasty Caesar salad with far too many croutons. The cold focaccia bread was unexpected, but delicious paired with the oil and vinegar. For my entrée, I had the chicken marsala. The creamy marsala sauce was a bit unusual--tasty but thinner than I expected. Portion-wise, it was about five or six ounces across a couple of medallions. The fettuccine Alfredo was surprisingly good, and the side of asparagus was tender and perfectly cooked. As the evening went on, Justin became a bit hover-y--but to be fair, we were getting close to closing time. Dessert included a long list of options (their tiramisu is house-made), but I went with the chocolate Biscoff ice cream, which was excellent. They'd never heard of spumoni, though! Overall, this was a very nice experience--especially for a midweek dinner. Probably louder on weekends, but a great casual date-night option. I'd happily return if I'm in the area again.

Wine selection - amazing.. walked in and they wete doing a tasting and they were so very smooth Butata app to share - omg a meal in itself ! Gnocchi- good not great Parking are is large Inside was decorated for cmas mid Nov :) Service was incredible Great location , check it out

Food was wonderful and our server David was top notch. He was very attentive without being intrusive and had all our food timed perfectly. We had a lovely early evening.

Delightful date night! Went here on a weeknight for dinner and the place was busy so you know it's going to be good! Didn't have a reservation but we were seated fairly quickly. They take reservations online so plan ahead to skip the wait. All the dishes we tried were very good. Started off with some complimentary bread and balsamic/oil to dip. Also started with meatballs and bruschetta. The bruschetta was our favorite starter as it was sweet yet savory and the bread held up well to the moist tomatoes and balsamic glaze. For an entree I had the filet mignon that came with Parmesan mashed potatoes. The filet was perfectly seasoned and salted and cooked exactly as requested. The potatoes were creamy and paired well with the steak. We had so much to eat we didn't have room for dessert but the desserts that passed by looked delicious. Thanks for a great date night Chianti Grill!

Good Italian food, reasonably priced and a nice atmosphere. Relatively casual place, but good for a date or with family

We had a reservation for 6 PM on a Tuesday night and we were seated right away. Our waiter was super attentive and stopped by the table many times to make sure everything was going well. I would say the vibes inside was kind of like an upscale Olive Garden, it wasn't too noisy and overall nice ambience. Our food came out as ordered and pretty quickly, one downsize was the fettuccine Alfredo bowl was extremely small compared to the other pasta dishes for the same price... Food was delicious, four stars for the tiny portion of fettuccine Alfredo, and the prices are a little bit spendy for what you get. Overall I would probably come back for a nice date night or special occasion.

Had dinner here this week with two friends for some holiday cheer. Glad that we had a reservation because it was pretty busy (as expected in mid December). Easy parking in the lot. The first thing I noticed is the adorable green and red lights on the outside of the restaurant. Inside I was greeted by friendly hostess staff. Rebecca was our server and thanks to her, we had such a great evening. The cocktails were strong and tasty. We each tried a different dish, and for me the standout absolutely was the chicken Parmesan. It was super tender chicken with a beautiful crunch - not that too thick and weird coating you can get some places. The sauce was just the right amount and very flavorful, and I actually loved that it came with a side of fettuccine Alfredo, so that the whole plate wasn't just red sauce. The portion of the side of fettuccine was appropriate and not obnoxious, which I always appreciate. The lasagna and the ravioli were also delicious, and we ended the meal with a tiramisu that I forgot to take a picture of, but was heavenly. One of my friends comes here more often and said that their specials are usually awesome, too!

Nice date night place. Good vibes. Nice bar area. Food is tasty. Service is great. We had reservations once during a snow storm and the manager personally called us to let us know not to come because they were closing, I appreciated that.

First time here. Make a 7:00pm reservation the day before Thanksgiving. Got in right away. The place has a nice warm atmosphere. Busy, but not too noisy. They gave us a comfortable booth in the middle of the restaurant. Our service for the entire evening was outstanding. Got our water, drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert with plenty of attention, help, and friendly banter. Thanks Rebecca. The calamari appetizer was one of the best that we have had. Light breading, tender pieces, and nicely seasoned. Got several fish entrees, and a sirloin tip salad. Everyone liked their fish. The halibut and walleye were especially good. The sides were also nicely prepared and hot. The review for the salad was that it was good (but not great, the meat could have been more tender). Finished off the meal with a piece of carrot cake. It was plenty for the 4 of us (as advised by our server). Very nice dinner. Would dine again.

One of the best restaurants in the entire Twin Cities metro area! Great food, impeccable service, satiating drink options with a nice wine list and cocktail list. A variety of seating options, including outdoor seating during the summer -- but we prefer the bar area when we are a two-some -- great energy, and experienced, tenured waitstaff who love their job and love to serve you. Ask for extra focaccia--it's made fresh and the best we've ever had

Tried Chianti for happy hour on a Friday (I think it was $2 or $3 off apps) and had the yummiest meal! -Parmesan shrimp (amazing!) -Fried mozzarella and meatballs -Spicy chicken flatbread (it's got a good kick!) -Focaccia bread Service was fantastic and the atmosphere is so beautiful and inviting. I loved sitting by the fireplace!

I brought my 10-year-old son here for a date night. The service we had was amazing! Our server asked our names and was thrilled that we were out on a date. She served us well and made us feel well cared for. My son ordered the Chicken Parmigiana, and I had the special which was Butternut Squash Ravioli. I'd say my son's dish was the best, but both were good. We actually saved room for a giant piece of Chocolate Cake. They say it serves 2-4 people - it was so big! Based on how well we were served, I would definitely come back here.

This restaurant is basically just an Olive Garden with higher prices. A number of couples dressed for the Senior Prom were there eating when we arrived, and that pretty much sums up the vibe of the place. We went for dinner with reservations. We were seated promptly, though in a busy section by one of 4 high school aged hosts working the front desk (which seems like too many hosts, but what do I know). Our waiter helpfully pointed out their favorite dishes and which dishes are popular and brought focaccia and olive oil with balsamic for dipping. I had the Walleye with Asparagus, and was disappointed. It was bland, flavorless, boiled whitefish with blanched and salted asparagus on the side. Did not feel worth the price to me. My wife had an angel hair pasta with Pomodoro sauce and shrimp which she enjoyed but was Olive Garden-esque in terms of presentation and complexity.

Everything was perfect! The food, the restaurant and the server were fantastic. We've been to Chianti Grill several times and always look forward to our next visit!

The food was OK. Service was wonderful. Very friendly will be going back. Atmosphere was OK.

We love this local Italian restaurant for get togethers with friends! Excellent food, wine and service!

Chianti is always Top Notch! Service, ambiance, variety on the menu, and the drink menu. All out of the park. They mix great drinks, portions are great, and service is as good as any of the very high end restaurants I've been to. Prices are great considering this to me is more like a dining experience. Just sayin.

Great service and excellent food. Huge portions as well. No question a place to return to.

When I was in college, Chianti Grill was called Ciatti's, and one of my roommates was a host there so we ate there all the time and it's long been a nostalgic favorite of mine. Back in the day, they started the service with a big bowl of salad for the table that you would serve yourself and a basket of bread. Later you would get a side salad with your entree with the option of upgrading to a Cesar. Now salads are a la carte and charged as an appetizer. A small plate of bread is still included. The chicken fettuccine alfredo used to include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms but later just broccoli. Now there is not a vegetable at all, so it's just pasta, sauce, and chicken. Since I didn't order a salad, it was just that - bread, pasta, and chicken, for $21.95. Pretty steep for a fairly unhealthy and bland (beige) meal. Our server was beyond nice hence the extra star, but this place has really become stingy with ingredients and overpriced for what you receive.

My husband and I went here on a date night. Everything was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was elegant but not overly fancy. I got the spicy chicken penne and it was divine. The bread that comes to the table had the best high quality olive oil with balsamic to dip in. We also got the calamari, Brooklyn style and it was delicious. Service was attentive and very classy. Dare I say I preferred this over Pittsburgh blue.... I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend.

This place is always packed for a reason. The walleye is the best in south metro and that is saying something. Get the Parmesan shrimp appetizer as well.

Good service. Food is tasty, but I do think it is slightly overpriced. Level up from Olive Garden.

Another visit, another great meal. I opted for the ravioli La Rosa. It's one I've had before but I love it. It's a lighter pasta with a lighter sauce so it's a great choice for me. Our server was wonderful. We started with the parm shrimp app which came with aioli sauce but I love cocktail sauce so he brought me some on request. He was totally in sync with us on needs and number and timing of visits to our table. Great experience.

Wow oh wow, what a great experience! This place has been on my to-try list since we moved to Burnsville and we finally took it for a spin on a date night and I must say it was so worth it! Our server really made the experience, and of course I cannot remember her name for the life of me. She had such great energy and had the right amount of involvement with my husband and I while also allowing us the time to visit and enjoy each others company as it was date night. Every recommendation she made was excellent and we are already planning a return visit in the coming months! We made a reservation, arrived a little early and were still able to be sat in the cutest little booth that both felt private while also being open, it's hard to explain. Our order consisted of: Infused Brandy Old Fashioned and an Espresso Martini (they give you the remaining amount in a shaker and I was able to get my mileage out of that), Pasta Fagioli soup, Tortellini "Straw and Hay" (sans mushrooms), Seafood Canneloni, and finished with House-Made Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée, all of which we would absolutely recommend to anyone who visits. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a date night at Chianti Grill.

The food is extremely good with a decent selection. The restaurant is very nice with outdoor and bar seating as options. Prices for the pasta dishes are reasonable. The service we had yesterday is a good as it gets and food came out at a good time. Gave time to relax but didn't have to over wait. Enjoyed our evening.

A great Italian steakhouse in Burnsville. Such a courteous and welcoming staff! It's very spacious, cleans and traditional/modern. The food is divine. We always order the same thing. The burrata ravioli, spicy chicken penne and filet on the risotto, So good! Outdoor dining looks very beautiful too but have not dined outside yet. This is our special occasion when we want something really good.

We came from out of town with a group of moms and daughters. We had the best experience. Our waiter, Mitchell was phenomenal. Food was delicious. Highly recommend.

Pasta, entrees, steaks. Wide menu options from appetizers, flatbreads, entree salads, pastas and main courses. Nice wine list and by the glass. We saw the sizes of the pastas and entrees so we skipped the appetizers and got salads and soup (vegetarian minestrone- tasty/salty) instead. Service was nice, ambiance was cozy, warm decor with high beautiful ceilings and deep wood mouldings and accents. I got the ravioli Al Rosa which had creamy Burrata stuffed into homemade pasta covered in tomato Parmesan - delicious! Friends got the shrimp and lobster linguine, Italian street pasta, ribeye, Walleye Impanato - all said was delicious.

I've been going here and to the Roseville location for about 10 years now. The quality of food & service style has shifted more towards turning over as many tables as fast as they can rather than having a nice dinner out in the last two years. Courses are rushed which I'm not a fan of & the food quality can vary. It's not the most expensive night out, but definitely not a every week thing. Their gluten free noodles are exceptional when cooked correctly (50/50 on my experience, they're easily over cooked) & they have plenty of options for entrees that are GF as well. The drinks are always fantastic, their martinis are by far the best!

Consistently good food and great service. We love the ambiance of the restaurant. The spicy chicken penne is my personal favorite.

We had reservations for a group of seven for dinner on a Sunday night. This was my first time eating here and I have no complaints. I was happy with the attentive service especially with the amount of groups that were dining that evening. The food was delicious. They have a really nice range of Italian/American dishes to choose from. The Parmesan shrimp and spinach artichoke dip were our appetizers to start. They were both delicious. I tried the special entree of the night which was a pork with miso sauce and a side of asparagus. They also had a pasta special with lobster tails that my partner really liked. All the entrees from our table were good without any complaints. If you've saved room for dessert the colossal chocolate cake was a winner. Huge slice enough for four people.

Service Food Ambiance were all amazing. Our wait staff was so professional and knowledgeable. I have often ordered to go. Our meals was just a nice as if I was sitting in the restaraunt.

Darcy, Rachel and Jenny were fantastic servers. They were very friendly and attentive to the tables we had with our event. They had great time management and were on top of things. Overall, we had a great experience with those 3 ladies between the two days we had events. Thank you to them. Everything went so smoothly.

Food was 5 stars for appetizer we got the charcuterie board I definitely recommend. Also had the chicken Alfredo as my entree it was very filling and perfect amount of sauce in my opinion. I like my chicken alfredo with a lot of sauce and that's what I got. Ambiance was 4 stars besides the flies that kept wanting to eat some of my food. I give 4 stars for the service. They mixed up our table, told us to wait another 30-40 min.

This is a visit during Covid-19 restrictions. They did follow all mask rules and social distancing as well as seating at ever other table. I love that this place as no issues with sampling beer and wine then I can always get what I want. We had a glass of wine and the Italian Lemonade, which was very good. The Manicotti & pesto gnocchi are no longer on the menu and their prices have gone up plus the salad or soup are now extra. We started our evening with the Spiedina Di Mozzarealla, which is new. The sauce that comes with this says "zesty", but I didn't think it was spicy and honestly, I didn't pull the lemon which is good since I'm not a lemon fan. It's like a deep-fried grilled cheese, it was good though the crust was a bit much. Then we got the sausage flat bread pizza, which the waiter said the basil didn't come one top when the menu says it has chopped basil on top. If you get this watch the price as the price on our receipt was different then the menu price. Also, we got the chicken parmigiana, which the chicken was a bit overcooked and they tried to cover it up with putting extra cheese on top. This came with a side of alfredo, not as much as some restaurants but it was plenty; just needed some additional sauce as it was dry. And then lastly, we got the lasagna, which was ok. The server was good when we saw him. I have to say I was a bit disappointed as when we made the reservation we clearly said it was for an anniversary plus we had an anniversary card from their bread card club and no one mentioned it, which is so strange for a restaurant. There was no ask of the dessert tray, which honestly is ok since we didn't want it but still strange for this place. Overall, this was an average meal in taste. This place use to be my favorite and taste buds away but it is not there anymore. And it seems every time I write a new review they lose stars :( I'm not sure if we will be back since the last time we were here, before Covid-19, it was just ok always. Maybe we will give them another try if we ever open back up, but that would be the last as 3 strikes and you are out.

I've been to Chianti now three times and ranks in my top three for restaurants in Minnesota. Steak was perfectly cooked, mashed potatoes were transcendental, and the cocktails were a steal. Their spicy chicken penne is something to write home about and you can never go wrong with their burrata board (holy mackerel). I can see no better way to top off your night of emotional eating than with the Italian Blizzard (an alcoholic ice cream cocktail more effective than therapy at 1/6 of the cost). Our server Jennifer was wonderful, staff is friendly and food comes out quickly.

We have never had a bad meal at this place. The food was great and the Crème Brûlée received high praise from my brother (and he's a tough critic). I didn't realize that this restaurant is "the artist formerly known as Ciatti's." If you take that into consideration, we have not had a bad meal at this place in our lifetime. Service was great, but the place is loud when it fills up. Maybe sitting outside might be the answer.

My boyfriend and I had our first date here, amazing we celebrate anniversaries here and just to eat here because it is so yummy! The food is impeccable and definitely worth a shot if you love pasta! Much more than pasta on the menu and amazing drinks as well. The service is also amazing! The server we had last time was sooo funny and relatable! We could tell he had a lot on his plate, serving many tables but not one ounce of negative energy, wish I remembered his name. Perfect place for date night or family night out.

Service always outstanding! Everyone wants your dining experience to be a good one! This time I brought my husband, jillian was our server, she was FANTASTIC! her timing of our appetizers, salad, dinner drinks were impeccable. she knew WHEN to ask if we needed anything always at right time. We sat in the bar, had a booth. Very nice atmosphere, you could actually hear your dinner date! Tip well! These folks are worth it!

We went here tonight for my mom's birthday. The waiter was great and the food was even better! Probably some of the best Italian food I've had in a while! I love the ambiance and atmosphere. Will definitely be back with my wife for a fun date night.

We have had great experiences at Chianti! The food is good, the service is attentive. What keeps us from being regulars is value for price. It's just expensive with small portions. Great patio though!

Excellent service. Our waiter was a real pro which is unusual nowadays. Food was great and very pleasant ambiance.

I've had the lunch buffet here pre-covid, and loved it. So, we decided to go back to try dinner for our anniversary. The calamari was AMAZING! We went early enough, and they had a happy hour too. The pasta dishes that we both ordered were delicious. It's a little spendy, but it was good. I just wish it had more of the ingredients in the dish. The focaccia bread and dipping oil hit the spot.

Great food!! A little pricey for the portions but the food is always good and the waiters are always very professional and quick.

Received a gift-card for this restaurant so we decided to try it out the Friday before Valentine's Day. Service was super friendly and quick.Everything we ordered was delicious. Would definitely go back when patio opens back up and for the affogato dessert yum!

I was actually pretty excited to try this place out since seeing the gift cards at Costco ($100 gift card for $79). We finally found the excuse with my mother visiting for the weekend. I thought it would be a nice treat. Reservation on Open Table was easy enough with plenty of openings, so we grabbed one and headed to Costco for the discounted gift cards. Upon getting to the restaurant, the host greeted us and got us seated right away. So far everything seemed lovely. The staff were very nice but seemed a bit unorganized, considered that there was maybe 5 tables with guest. The service was a bit slow, and took a little longer than normal for them to stop by and get our orders. When it was time to get our food, it was all very mediocre. We were surprised that the bread was cold with some lukewarm spots. At first we thought it might have been a mistake or it was left out too long, but when they brought out a second plate of bread, it was the same thing. Weird but whatever at this point. The calamari was pretty basic, breaded and lightly salted. Nothing really special about it. The real disappointment came with our entree. My mom had the Spicy Chicken and Pesto Penne. Chicken was tiny and dry, and pasta was pretty flavorless. My husband had the lasagna which was drowning in a very sweet and watery tomato sauce. He had one bite out of the whole thing and stopped. My chicken marsala was barely okay and that was because the sauce was pretty good. The chicken was so dry I couldn't even cut it. Overall, not a great experience even with the discounted gift card. Olive Garden would've been a better experience honestly, and probably less expensive. Just go there!

Always great food and atmosphere all the servers and employees are very friendly and do a great job.

Our favorite date night restaurant. Their chicken Marsala is the best dish on the menu. Have had it countless times. Also yummy calamari and free bread!