84 Italian Steakhouse
Napa Meets Tuscany on the Prairie
Downtown Fargo · Fargo · Tuscan-Inspired Italian Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 16, 2026
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First Impression
Walking into the second floor of the Radisson Blu, the wine list signals immediately that someone here takes this seriously. It's not a steakhouse wine list thrown together by a corporate committee — there's actual intention behind it. Tuscany and Napa anchor the room, and the list is long enough to spend a few minutes with before you even look at the food menu.
Selection Deep Dive
The 80-120 bottle list leans hard into Tuscany and Piedmont — Antinori Tignanello, Brunello di Montalcino selections, and Barolo from Marchesi di Barolo give this list real Italian credibility. Napa fills the power-drinker lane with Caymus and Stag's Leap Cabernet, which is exactly what a steakhouse crowd in Fargo is going to order. The Italian side is genuinely well-curated — this isn't just token Chianti — but the list doesn't stray much beyond the well-worn Tuscany-Piedmont-Napa-Sonoma corridor, which keeps it solid rather than exciting. If you're hunting for grower Champagne or anything remotely esoteric, you're in the wrong room.
By the Glass
With 12-18 by-the-glass options, there's enough range to drink well without committing to a bottle — which matters when your dining companion orders a cocktail and you want wine. The program has a sommelier on staff, so the glass pours should reflect the same Tuscan-Napa philosophy without forcing you to choose between a $100 bottle and nothing. We'd push staff to tell you what's open and fresh before you order.
Marchesi di Barolo Barolo — null
Barolo at a steakhouse in Fargo is a find — it's a wine that belongs next to red meat, and Marchesi di Barolo is a reliable, well-priced producer in the Barolo world. If the markup holds anywhere near the list average, this is the bottle you're here for.
Albert Bichot Fixin 2018
Most people at a steakhouse reach for Cab. Fixin is a lesser-known Burgundy appellation right next to Gevrey-Chambertin that delivers Pinot Noir with structure and earthy depth — it's the kind of wine that makes you look smart at the table. At $90 it's marked up hard, but it's still the most interesting bottle on the list for someone willing to leave Napa behind.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is the Applebee's of expensive Cabernet — everyone recognizes the name, which is exactly why restaurants charge a premium for it. You're paying for familiarity, not quality relative to price. At a steakhouse markup, this bottle is doing a lot of work for the restaurant's margin and not enough for your glass.
Antinori Tignanello + Prime New York Strip
Tignanello is a Super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc — it's got the structure to stand up to a well-marbled strip steak without the fruit-bomb sweetness that makes Napa Cab feel like dessert by the second glass. It's also the bottle that makes the most sense at a Tuscan-inspired restaurant if you're going to spend real money.
✔️ The Bottom Line
84 Italian Steakhouse is doing real wine work for a hotel restaurant in Fargo — a sommelier, a considered Italian list, and proper storage put it well above the regional competition. The markups are steep and the list plays it safe geographically, but if you're in downtown Fargo and want a serious bottle with a serious steak, this is your move.
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