Review of LoTo

So, I'm reading the July issue of Minneapolis St. Paul magazine...which of course on the cover is how to meet people - anyway they talk about the hot spot LoTo. Hmmm...a hot spot that I haven't heard about? And of course it's in downtown St. Paul where the tabloid friendly Lindsay Lohan is shooting a movie. So I decided to check it out...

After driving down Jackson street three times I decide to just park and go look for this place. 380 Jackson Street? Where is that? After figuring out that it's inside Galtier Plaza (and no - not by the apartments) I make my way through the abandoned "plaza" and come upon this hot spot, LoTo.

It's SUPER quiet and there are at least 10 servers and about 4 customers. You can walk up to the counter and order and then sit and eat or you can walk an additional two steps and be seated by one of the many 10 servers and they will bring you what you order...along with some alcohol if you want.

Menu reminds me of D'Amico Cucina - salads, sandwiches, pizzas, entrees...pretty basic. But I guess LoTo is known for their pastries. They have 6 full time pastry chefs who crank 'em out.

I had a small caesar salad, NY pizza and a piece of the three chocolate cake. All was average...but there are a few menu items that I think might be fun to try. Plus, they do have appetizers and my favorite, panini's!

My ranking you ask? Well, on a scale of 1-10 (1-2 being absolutely disgusting, 3-4 being poor, 5-6 average, 7-8 definitely cravable and 9-10 the best I've ever had) I give LoTo a 5 with potential...

Want to check it out? 380 Jackson Street, Galtier Plaza, St. Paul, MN 55101. 651.209.7776

Up next...Boca Chica on Friday night!