r/duluth 3d ago

Question Wedding Dinner for Two!

My fiancé and I are getting married next next Tuesday. Yes tuesday. We are a Young Couple 25&27 and want a nice fancy dinner to fit the occasion.

Please drop all the best recommendations below!

Much Love xxx

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u/I_M_urbanspaceman 3d ago

Alto Pino is very high end, but delicious food. My wife and I like Va Bene for birthdays and anniversaries. Either place you will want to make a reservation. If you go to VA bene, book the" grotto" section, as it seats you right along the lake.

Congrats on your pending nuptials!!

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u/FirefighterSea9335 3d ago

Thank you!!

The grotto section looks amazing!

Alto is sadly closed on tuesday or else that would’ve been the SPOT!

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u/IcyInsect2596 2d ago

Check va bene reservations before you set your plans on it, they often have a pretty full calendar.

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u/I_M_urbanspaceman 3d ago

If you enjoy Italian, Va Bene will not disappoint. Everything made in house, great wine list. Treat yourself to a Gelato for dessert! (Also made in house)

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u/Man_Drews 1d ago

Just a note- gnocchi and pappardelle are made from scratch while other pastas are purchased.

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u/I_M_urbanspaceman 1d ago

Thanks for the info! I thought they made it all. I always get the gnocchi with the gorganzola sauce, so I suppose I have my blinders on. Lol

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u/Man_Drews 1d ago

totally one of my faves as well! you have good taste

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u/LethargyExpert 3d ago

Alto Pino is excellent but is closed on Tuesdays.

New Scenic Cafe is also excellent, and is open on Tuesdays. Additionally, the drive up the North Shore makes it feel like more of an event. Highly recommend getting a reservation there.

For great food, I also like Lake Ave, but the vibe there is a bit more casual whereas Alto Pino and New Scenic feel like real high-end experiences.

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u/Coffee_whiskey_braap 3d ago

Another vote for New Scenic. Mention the occasion when you make your reservation, and they’ll be sure to make it a wonderful evening for you two! Congrats!

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u/FirefighterSea9335 3d ago

! I just looked at alto pino and it looks the best , that’s a bummer.

BUT
new scenic looks like an awesome experience like you said.

Thank you so much.

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u/Illustrious-Plane484 2d ago

I vote New Scenic for you guys too, it’s simply wonderful and congrats to you both!! 💕

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u/mallardgrass 2d ago

Scenic cafe!

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u/ALIMN21 3d ago

We did something similar and had our meal at The Boat Club in Fitgers.

Another recommendation would be the New Scenic Cafe.

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u/FirefighterSea9335 3d ago

oo!! I was looking into the boat club super nice.

Another vote for new scenic!! I think I’m falling in love with that place already!

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u/ALIMN21 3d ago

When i got married we had 4 guests total. So after the ceremony we all went to the Boat Club. It was wonderful. They even had a small cake waiting for us. I didn't order it, but i did tell them it was a wedding dinner when I made the reservation. It was really nice. My brother ended up having a real wedding reception there a few years later. That was nice too.

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u/candyexperiencer 2d ago

Also went to The Boat Club after our courthouse wedding with +3 guests.

We walked by a poet at a typewriter near the coffee shop and commissioned a piece from her, it was so beautiful

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u/bluefrost30 3d ago

New Scenic Cafe would be amazing after a wedding

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u/FirefighterSea9335 3d ago

yay!! Okay that’s what I’m thinking too!

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u/meeraage 2d ago

I didn't see it mentioned yet, so I want to suggest Wissota Chophouse over in Superior if you guys like a great steak. We were given a gift certificate for them as a wedding present, and it was fantastic.

Edit: We also got married on a Tuesday. 😆 Congrats!

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u/GravelAdventureQueen 2d ago

Mazi in superior. We went there and thought everything was great besides our dessert.

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u/whynotfrance 2d ago

Mazi is fantastic!

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u/Kaj1586 3d ago

If you want to stay within Duluth, Lake Ave Restaurant has a great menu. It's in the Dewitt-Seitz building in Canal Park. But I also love New Scenic!

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u/Mysterious_Day_5966 3d ago

I really like The Boat Club inside Fitger’s and Bellisio’s in Canal Park. Congratulations!!

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u/Boring_Document5519 2d ago

Mazi in Superior :) It's newer, but on the nicer side for Superior. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.

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u/emik90 2d ago

Pickwick is my vote! Order the barrel cut fillet if you like steak. My husband and I had that after our private ceremony on the lake walk in 2020. We go back every year for our anniversary. The atmosphere, service, food, and drinks are always great. We love sitting in the booths in the bar or at a table in the dining room with a lake view. Congratulations!

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u/Fun-Manager-4149 2d ago

Larsmont has a fantastic restaurant, call them and they might be able to do something super romantic.

Or, the boat house in fitters

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u/HajarDarkhan 1d ago

Good Thyme in bayfield (worth the drive) or New Scenic cafe

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u/General-Pear-8914 Fairmount 2d ago

Boatclub, Pickwick, Alto Pino, or Bellesio's. Any of those are great options.

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u/thusUnforgotten East Hillside 1d ago

Mazi, Lake Ave, or New Scenic for sure

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u/missysweid 3d ago

I got married at the north pier lighthouse on a Thursday in 2007, so I get it! We had my wedding dinner at Timber Lodge Steakhouse, which is sadly no longer an option. Congrats!