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1. Colita
4.8
Exceptional(71)
$$$$
• Unspecified • South Minneapolis
Booked 64 times today
Modernized Mexican eatery specializing in housemade moles, BBQ from around the world & cocktails.
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2. Mill Valley Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(3005)
$$$$
• American • Calhoun Isles
Booked 23 times today
Mill Valley Kitchen is a Northern California inspired restaurant that features local, organic, and farm to table ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, though staple dishes like the Miso Glazed Seabass and bison burger are available year round. Located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue in the Ellipse building, it's the perfect location for after work happy hours, family dinners and spur of the moment Sunday brunches. Mill Valley Kitchen has something for everyone. The bar lounge offers a large selection of new and old world wine, inventive craft cocktails and local draft beer while the restaurant and patio provide a comfortable, laid back environment for special occasions and casual outings alike. Large groups are welcome and private dining is available as well.
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3. Hazelwood Bloomington
4.8
Exceptional(7117)
$$$$
• American • Bloomington
Booked 161 times today
Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Bloomington. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We would love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.222.4000 for take-out or curbside.Online reservations and take-out orders available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com
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4. CRAVE - Galleria
4.7
Exceptional(3819)
$$$$
• American • Edina
Booked 29 times today
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.
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5. UNION Rooftop
4.2
Awesome(3319)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 50 times today
A word from UNION RooftopExperience the Union of talent, creativity, art, food, and design.Kaskaid Hospitality has been credited with bringing dining in the Twin Cities to new heights, and UNION Rooftop is the crown jewel in its latest unveiling of unique hospitality concepts. Painstaking attention was paid to every detail, from restoring the building’s original architectural treasures to installing the one-of-a-kind retractable rooftop. UNION has engaged a talented culinary team that holds themselves to the highest standards, ensuring every dish is special, surprising, and cohesive. We have created a menu that can be experienced in just the right proportions, from an elegant snack before the theater, to a celebratory private dining tasting menu featuring ingredients that change daily.Valet Parking Available Nightly
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6. Ciao Bella
4.9
Exceptional(7133)
$$$$
• Italian • Bloomington
Booked 97 times today
CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING.  PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.
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7. Pizzeria Lola
4.8
Exceptional(273)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis
Booked 52 times today
Pizzeria Lola is James Beard award-winning Chef Ann Kim's neighborhood pizzeria in Minneapolis. Our menu features signature wood-fired pizzas, sharable salads & sides, wine & beer wine, and a curated list of classic cocktails. Pizzas include familiar classics including My Sha-Roni (pepperoni & sausage) and Margherita, and signature guest favorites like Lady Zaza (kimchi and Korean sausage) and Korean BBQ (our #1 best-seller). Our menu is vegetarian-friendly and offers a housemade gluten-free crust as an option for all of our pizzas. Pizzeria Lola has been featured in the New York Times and on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," "CBS Saturday" and Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Pizzeria Lola is located in Southwest Minneapolis (just off Highway 62) and is easily accessible on the way to or from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.We're open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are available and walk-ins are always welcome.
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8. Zelo
4.9
Exceptional(4252)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 71 times today
At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.
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9. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza
4.8
Exceptional(4278)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 64 times today
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.
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10. Fogo de Chão - Minneapolis
3.8
Excellent(5211)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 109 times today
Experience continuous fire-roasted cuts including tender Picanha, juicy Fraldinha, and buttery Filet Mignon-each grilled over an open flame and carved tableside. Visit the nutrient-dense Market Table featuring seasonal salads, exotic fruits and more. Enhance your experience with fresh seafood like butter-bathed lobster tail, tender Wagyu strip and hand-crafted cocktails. Join us in the famous Hennepin Theatre District at City Center, or bring the Fogo Experience home with Fogo To-Go and Catering. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo de Chão elevates the centuries-old Art of Churrasco into a cultural dining experience of discovery.

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  • SallyGold
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our expectations are always very high when we come here and they are met and exceeded every time. Our server Nikki is amazing with her knowledge of the menu and of our past visits. She recalls our past orders and preferences. She anticipates every need . We feel very spoiled when we dine here and always count down to the next visit! Thank you Nikki and Ciao Bella!
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    Ciao Bella$$$$• Italian• Bloomington
    •
    4.9
  • Henry
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food, expansive menu for something for everyone. Service was excellent. Highly recommended.
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    Hazelwood Bloomington$$$$• American• Bloomington
    •
    4.8
  • Mark
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Wonderful experience - Great food and Service. Plan to return soon
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    Colita$$$$• Unspecified• South Minneapolis
    •
    4.8
  • Paula
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    A group of friends celebrating a reunion, we are 80+ yrs old, had the best accomodations and food and service at Mill Valley . Couldn't have been better. Thank you!!
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    Mill Valley Kitchen$$$$• American• Calhoun Isles
    •
    4.8
  • JimGold
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    I am never disappointed with the food, service, or ambiance at Crave. Delicious food for a good value, and the servers are very courteous and professional.
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    CRAVE - Galleria$$$$• American• Edina
    •
    4.7

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