Tutto Bene

I have to say I was very excited when Tutto Bene opened. Bloomington has long been in need of a really good wine or lounge bar. They have made good use of the space they have. Even better now that they are having art shows in the back two rooms. The wine is fantastic. The only thing keeping this place from perfection is the food. I could live with the pricey part or the smaller portion part, but when added to the always being out of at least one ingredient of what I have ordered, I have to wonder what the problem is. Overall it's still quite good. more

Tutto Bene has the best atmosphere ever! You can buy just about anything in the downtown establishment--from the cushy sofas to the coffee tables. I've been several times already, and each time I have visited Tutto Bene I have had a great time with friends. They have an amazing wine selection, and the staff is willing to make suggestions when you're in doubt. They change the wine list often, and the food items are made with many local ingredients. However, if you're trying to eat dinner here, count on spending a lot of money! When I went here for dinner with three friends, we had a bottle of wine and more than five tapas platters. It was quite expensive, and we were still hungry at the end of dinner so we ended up going to Nick's for a burger later! The food is great though. I would suggest going here for a progressive dinner, or on a date just for a glass of wine and dessert. The ambiance is just great. It's also a nice place to go if you're having a book club. more