1. Restaurant Alma
8.8
528 University Ave SE (6th Ave), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 34 tips and reviews
Lee Zukor: 3 course prix fix is absolutely one of the tastiest deals in town. Local Food Lovers get to add a free dessert Read more.
Eater: Alma offers one of Minneapolis's few vegetarian tasting menus. Dishes include celery root flan with caviar and brioche and crispy sweetbreads with angel hair pasta, & red miso glaze. [Eater 18 Member]
Heavy Table: The menu's always changing, but rest assured: Chef Alex Roberts and team put out a consistently solid prix fixe menu at a great value. Read more.
2. Victory 44
2203 44th Ave N (Penn Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Gastropub · Victory · 128 tips and reviews
Taffi Vagilante: New ownership = awesome, affordable eats. Make a night of it with the 5 or 7-course tasting menu + wine, or just sample some of the small plates with a tasty brewski. Can't wait til the patio opens.
Julie Bucknam: We did our own tasting menu and it was awesome. Fabulous food!!!!!
Eater: Chef Erick Harcey dishes up an ever-changing blackboard of small plates. You can order a la carte, or get an 8-course tasting menu for two for $70 (or a 12-course for two for $100).
Dave Sawyer: The tasting menu is an excellent way to enjoy an array of well-conceived brews paired with beautifully prepared, delicious food. But, the whole table must be on board at $75 / person to do it.
Nathan Stohlmann: Really excellent service in a great room. The tasting menu was inventive and well done, though with larger portion sizes than expected.
Poutine Novy: The tasting menu is the best, four courses with four options for each and beer parings.
4. Corner Table
4537 Nicollet Ave (at E 46th St), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Kingfield · 30 tips and reviews
Andrew Padon: The beverage pairings are top notch — they find less-known choices that are fantastic! Letting them run with the tasting menu & pairings is always a great choice.
Kirsten: Atmosphere is inmate but not awkward. Tried the tasting menu and was just the right amount of food. Every dish but dessert was topped with a coarse ground salt, which we felt overpowered every plate.
Cole Kennedy: Trust Nick Rancone with your wine pairing. Also, their house-made pastas (especially the cavatelli and the gnocchi) are stellar!
5. Piccolo
4300 Bryant Ave S (at W 43rd St), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · East Harriet · 35 tips and reviews
City Pages: Voted Best Restaurant by City Pages in 2011! The menu is made up almost entirely of small plates, so every night can be a tasting menu
Ange Caruth: The tasting menu + cheese course is the perfect amount of food. My only complaint was that my food came over salted. Otherwise it was delicious!
Melissa Kell: Best meal we've had out in a LONG time! The menu is pretty meaty but they were happy to accommodate this vegetarian. Tasting menu was 5 courses of brilliant tastiness. Can't wait to go back!
Hi Me: Live music is great, just get the set menu option, sit back and relax
Sonia Brisson-Smith: Get the assortment of smoked fish & the cheese plate!! To die for!!! (cheese plate may not be on the menu but they'll make u one) happy nibbling!!
Charles Edge: Lots of alcohol. If that's not what you're after, keep going. Great steak though!
Jeff O'Brien: Best weekend brunch in town; also, try the chef's tasting menu for dinner
City Pages: Voted Best Brunch by City Pages in 2011! They have creme brulee french toast, mini eggs benedict, and even strip steak! Definitely a place for indulgence!
William Larson: The Nicollet Island Inn is a great place for special occasions. We got engaged here!
10. Cafe Levain
4762 Chicago Ave (48th St E), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Nokomis · 14 tips and reviews
Amy K: A+ service! Try the Sunday night tasting menu- $25 or $20 for vegetarians.
Bill Dunne: Mussels in a cream sauce and short ribs with Brussels and fall foods done perfect!
Jay Sivasailam: One of my top 3 places. Very simple and delicious and the soups can be amazing. A great comforting place to have some delicious eats outside of downtown. To be clear, best onion soup in the cities.
11. Barbette
8.7
1600 W Lake St (at Irving), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Uptown · 96 tips and reviews
Carla J: The tasting of seasonal vegetables is outstanding. And the Nicoise Salad is also fantastic.
Deb Balzer: Best late date night. Warm olives, glass of great wine ...or three.
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: Best Place to Drink Champagne 2012: Barbette’s list is well curated and thoughtfully priced, and the surroundings give you a comfortable place to indulge. http://bit.ly/UPhzyv