Fine-dining destination offering New American cuisine & wine in a warm, elegant space.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 118 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone: (507) 377-2425
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Reviews
Rebecca Houg
The only real fine dining option in Albert Lea. Intimate and classy but you don’t have to be super fancy or dressed up to go here. It’s not somewhere I’d want to bring my kids but they won’t turn up their nose at them, quite the opposite! I just like keeping it quiet and special. Ideal for an anniversary celebration dinner or the like.
… moreJo
I cant believe I’ve never gone here. The food was amazing and the staff were so efficient and friendly! I will be coming here for special dinners.
… moreJo Owens Murray
The food was outstanding, the steak cooked to perfection and the service was friendly and professional.
… moreTimothy Bender (TBenderMMA)
Probably the best culinary experience my wife and I have ever had. Its a bit expensive, definitely a fine dining ambience. Probably not the best place for kids. Limited menu that is constantly changing. Portion sizes are a bit smaller, but the food is exquisite. We make a trip down to Albert Lea just to come here to eat (and hit the nearby casino from time to time).
… morepeggy HASHOIAN
Fabulous surprise find!! Returning from a road trip in South Dakota. Looking to find good food and a break from burgers everywhere along Highway 90.
What a gem this place is! From the small intimate dining room, to the just right background music on the piano, the atmosphere was warm and cozy. Add to that, attentive service and great suggestions from Sondra. We started with the sweet potato ravioli appetizer. Sitting (not swimming) in brown butter with pine nuts, it was fabulous. I had the Shrimp Gratin and my husband had Chicken Veronique. We loved both dishes, unique flavors. And the wine pairing suggestions were right on. I so wish I had taken photographs! We were too busy enjoying the meal.
Do yourself a favor and go a little bit out of your way to Albert Lea and make a stop at Crescendo.
… moreWhat a gem this place is! From the small intimate dining room, to the just right background music on the piano, the atmosphere was warm and cozy. Add to that, attentive service and great suggestions from Sondra. We started with the sweet potato ravioli appetizer. Sitting (not swimming) in brown butter with pine nuts, it was fabulous. I had the Shrimp Gratin and my husband had Chicken Veronique. We loved both dishes, unique flavors. And the wine pairing suggestions were right on. I so wish I had taken photographs! We were too busy enjoying the meal.
Do yourself a favor and go a little bit out of your way to Albert Lea and make a stop at Crescendo.
Brian Agre
My wife and I are from the east coast and we really enjoyed our visit to Crescendo. The food was Exquisite and we feel that this restaurant would fit in where we live. The steak we had was seasoned well, the parmesan garlic mashed potatoes are delicious, and the asparagus was a great compliment to the meal. The atmosphere was relaxing and the music only added to the ambiance. The servers were very attentive and informative. Albert Lea is lucky to have an establishment such as Crescendo!
… moreRachel A.
Both our meals were delicious. I ordered an appetizer but it wasn’t my taste, nothing wrong on their part. Our food was presented beautifully. It was nice to have something outside of the norm and a bit more upscale.
… moreArika Arndt
Wow! We were VERY pleasantly surprised to find such a gem in small-ish town Minnesota! The musical theme of the restaurant resonates throughout and works perfectly. The menu was superb and seasonal, and the wine list was quite extensive (and reasonably priced). We shared the crab cakes (excellent and made of pure lump crab) and sweet corn fritters (just the right amount of spice!) to start. I had the summer lobster and sweet corn saute with a ginger vinaigrette – an unexpected flavor combination but out of this world! My husband had the wild mushroom ravioli which was also lovely. Our friend had the filet and honestly declared it one of the best steaks she’d ever had. We finished up with the chiffon cake with lemon curd (very light and summery with lots of fresh lemon flavor) and the chocolate lava cake (excellent and dark chocolate-y). Our server was very friendly and professional, paying us just the right amount of attention. The star of the show was the talented Chef Bob, though! In addition to the wonderful food he created, he came out at the end of the night to play several classical and baroque songs for the remaining guests on the grand piano. We had thought the player piano providing the background music during our first two courses was great, but his performance was the perfect dessert accompaniment! If you’re heading through Albert Lea on I90 or 35 on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, you definitely should stop. Really, even if it’s out of your way, Crescendo is worth a trip!
… moreTodd Spooner
Recommended to us. Wife and I shared the crab cakes appetizer, it was delicious. I had the filet mignon, it was phenomenal! The crème brûlée finished up our meal perfectly. Outstanding food, very relaxed sophisticated atmosphere, highly highly recommend. Bonus the chef creates insanely delicious food but even came out and played the piano. Very impressive!
… moreN J
The wife and I have been here three times and have loved every single one of them. The menu changes with the seasons and is always fantastic. I have yet to have a bad bite. The owner will come out and talk and he will play piano. Its just a very good experience.
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