Crescendo Exquisite Food & Fine Wines is a family owned and operated business that strives to offer you with the best service you can find. Our owner, Robert Tewes, and his team, work to provide you with great meals and delightful music while dining in our restaurant. We opened up for business in May of 2001, and since then we've been going strong!
We are now in our nineteenth year, and are always changing up the menu and features to offer you with fresh ingredients, artistic platings, all at an amazing price. We serve California-style cuisine which reflects the influences of Classic French, Italian, and Eastern origins as well as emerging culinary trends.
We are now in our nineteenth year, and are always changing up the menu and features to offer you with fresh ingredients, artistic platings, all at an amazing price. We serve California-style cuisine which reflects the influences of Classic French, Italian, and Eastern origins as well as emerging culinary trends.
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When you dine at Crescendo Exquisite Food & Fine Wines, you'll see the difference that fine dining offers. We have the most exquisite food, and fine wines, all offered within our elegant atmosphere. While spending time in our restaurant, you'll find the perfect venue to take your loved one out on that special night, or even host a group, party, or a small get together.
Choose from a wide variety of wines at Crescendo Exquisite Food & Fine Wines to compliment your meal perfectly. You'll be glad to know that we are a proud member of the Lions Club and the local Chamber of Commerce. We offer food that reflects a fusion of current and emerging culinary trends and a great atmosphere that will keep you coming back again and again.
Reviews (9)
Arika Arndt
Aug 26, 2021
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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
Mark Whaley
Jul 16, 2021
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Rebecca Houg
Jul 11, 2021
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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.
Linda Lee
Jun 24, 2021
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Snuffleupagus
Aug 03, 2020
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Best fine dining in Minnesota! Probably could throw iowa in there as well. The filet served here never gets old. Chef has perfected his craft and the serving staff is made up of well informative and very respectful people. Its always nice to be spoken to by name because they care enough about their customers to remember! This is an absolute must go to place!
Jo Owens Murray
Dec 13, 2019
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Debra Flatness
Nov 06, 2019
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Sadly not a fan in spite of elegant atmosphere for Albert Lea. High metal ceiling required loud conversation to overcome accoustics. Food was beautifully presented and great flavor, but my lamb was so tough it was nearly impossible to cut. Vegetables very tasty, but a bit mushy and overcooked. Waitress apparently knew better than to return to table to ask how everything was....Flavor good. Service okay. Overall just not worth effort and cost. Won't be going back.
Sarah E.
Aug 21, 2019
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Our favorite fine dining location in Southern Minnesota. Love their seasonal menu, though their staple filet mignon is melt in your mouth delicious and the creme brulee is excellent. Extensive wine list and pairing suggestions. Warm and romantic atmosphere. Chef is talented both in the kitchen and on the baby grand piano. ❤️
Heidi Thompson-Groves
Jun 22, 2019
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What a lovely dining experience!
We enjoyed the ambiance and the beautifully played grand piano. The choices on the Winter menu were exquisite indeed. I selected the Holiday Salad, Lobster Bisque and the Lobster Ravioli, which was as beautiful as it was delicious.
Whether dining with friends or an intimate meal with your love, you'll love all that Crescendo offers.
We enjoyed the ambiance and the beautifully played grand piano. The choices on the Winter menu were exquisite indeed. I selected the Holiday Salad, Lobster Bisque and the Lobster Ravioli, which was as beautiful as it was delicious.
Whether dining with friends or an intimate meal with your love, you'll love all that Crescendo offers.
