I can't wait to come back here. Everything was as amazing as I hoped it would be. The food was epic. I can't pic a favorite - literally everything we tried was incredible. The bruschettas were a great way to start but the pastas stole the show. It was busy, loud but not overwhelming. Overall a fantastic experience and will return.
Wow! The food is absolutely delicious!! My new favorite restaurant by far in Mpls. The Ragu and Gnocchi might be best the I’ve ever had. The desserts were chef’s kiss. I can’t wait to return!
reservations recommended. the food was delightfully tasty, portioned well, and easily shareable.
day at the bar, and the bartender had lots of great recommendations.
the eggs and lobster appetizer was a great start to Minnesota Italian dinner.
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We went to BLG for a birthday dinner and absolutely loved it! The ambiance was more causal than we thought (which we didn’t mind!). We had a 6:30 reservation and were seated promptly. We ordered the following:
-Caesar salad—lemony Caesar dressing, very tasty
-Charred onion and goat cheese bruschetta—amazing, so much depth of flavor in the onions.
-Lobster and Soft egg toast—extremely rich and tasty. My wife doesn’t like eggs or lobster and this was way too much for one person, but made for a good breakfast the next day!
-Focaccia—tasty, nice accompaniment to the pastas
-Bolognese—best I’ve ever had, I’ve been craving it since we left
-Orange gnocchi and cauliflower—crispy gnocchi and cauliflower in a creamy white sauce with an orange flavor that complimented everything perfect, 10/10. My wife said best gnocchi ever!
-Red wine pasta—this was not our favorite, heavy red wine and salty flavor. The server comped this for us
-Finished with tiramisu—multiple decadent layers of goodness, amazing! They brought candles on top for our birthday’s, was nice gesture!
Delicious. Got a reservation on Sunday for Monday with friends. There’s street parking out front and the host actually noted that I asked for a vegetarian menu in my reservation. The vegetarian menu outlined which options were available as vegan or vegetarian which is super helpful. The papperdelle was delicious- super wide noodles and thin. The peach non alcoholic drink was nice too - balance of sweet and the tart of the ginger beer. My friend got the red wine spaghetti which was a TON of pasta lol but she liked how light and flavorful it was. The caramel crepe was my favorite part - two crepes with hot caramel sauce with a scoop of ice cream on top. It was about $100 for me and my boyfriend.
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I can’t think of another restaurant in the Twin Cities that is consistently outstanding in terms of food, service and experience. Year after year, no matter how many different times we visit, and whatever we order from the menu, Bar La Grassa exceeds our expectations time and time again. And apparently, I’m not the only one who feels this way. Bar La Grassa has been open since 2009 and reservations are still booked at least a week or two in advance. Also, parking is inherently challenging in the North Loop, so be sure to arrive early to find a meter or plan to valet.
As for the food, we’ve never ordered a secondi, only appetizers and pasta. The pasta is simply that good! We never make it further into the menu. We always start with the gigante beans and a beet salad (which comes and goes from the menu with different preparations). We’ve had the soft eggs and lobster bruschetta, and it’s delectable, but very rich. In fact, the vast majority of the menu is rich, with lots of cheese, butter and cream throughout. For those of you with sensitive stomachs, like myself, I’ve found the servers to be extremely knowledgeable about the ingredients in each pasta.
During our last visit, we ordered the mafalda bolognese and the pappardelle w/veal ragu. Both highly recommended. I’ve also had the cavatelli with rabbit sugo and thought it was excellent.
As for the interior aesthetic, Bar La Grassa is dark, moody, romantic and buzzing with energy. If you haven’t been, be sure to make a reservation soon. Enjoy!
The Gnocchi is the best. Most of the menu is great, but there are a couple of things we didn't love. The service is great and the food is really good. Just be aware some of the more interesting menu items might not do it for you if you don't happen to have the most refined of palates (like me). Highly recommend it for a little fancier meal.
This might be one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to in the US. The food and the drinks were absolutely amazing. It’s hard to say which dish was my favorite because everything was so good!
Two words: the GNOCCHI. It’s truly all I have to say. I think about BLG’s Gnocchi too often. It has an orange zest in it which you wouldn’t think would pair well with such a classic but it’s something out of this world. If BLG ever takes the Gnocchi off their menu, I’m not sure what I’d do with my life. I’d get the gnocchi every night for dinner if I could. Everything on their menu is great: any of the bruschettas, Caesar salad, etc.
This place lives up to the hype, food is absolutely incredible: 10/10!!
Went with a party of 11 so I tried several dishes since we all shared, highly recommend the Crispy Insalata (best salad I’ve ever had), my steak was PERFECTLY cooked - crispy outside and tender inside, the tiramisu and the chocolate bundino were decadent.
Service was great!
I’m not from here but will definitely return when back in town.
My husband and I had dinner at Bar La Grassa for our anniversary and it was great! Our waiter was lovely, as was the other staff filling water and clearing plates. We started with the charred red onion and goat cheese bruschetta and it was the star of our dinner! The focaccia and meatball was delightful, as well. For pasta, we shared the carbonara and cavatelli with rabbit. Both were good, but I would try something different next time. I'm excited to go back again!
Wow! This place was something special. Everything from service to food exceeded my expectations. We were able to reserve a last minute spot during a weekend at prime time, and was seated shortly after checking in. It’s a bustling place, reservations are highly encouraged.
Our server, Chelsea, was outstanding and attentive. I wasn’t crazy about my mixed drink (not balanced) but wasn’t going to say anything, however, she noticed and promptly insisted to make things right. That was such a nice gesture that was really appreciated.
All of our plates were delicious in their own way but wowee wow was the soft egg and lobster the star of the meal! Dreaming of having it again, until next time!
Excellent service, very attentive but careful to not disturb you. The kitchen is very fast and completely visible from the dining room. The food was absolutely amazing ✨
My favorite restaurant in Minnesota and I go every year for my birthday! The orange gnocchi is always incredible, but I’ve loved every pasta that I’ve tried. A must stop in the Minnesota dining scene!
Everything we had here was delicious. I got the carbonara. It was probably the second best I've ever had. The first was in Rome. The colada cocktail was delicious. It was like a light piña colada. Not too sweet but very flavorful. My wife got the MALTAGLIATI W/MILK-BRAISED SHORT RIB & RICOTTA SUGO. It was also delicious. The Cesar salad was very fancy with real anchovies. Great atmosphere too.
One of my favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities. I always go for birthdays, out of town company and when craving Italian food! We were a group of four and easily shared all the dishes. There wasn't one that we were disappointed about. My favorite antipasti is the Prosciutto Di Parma but really you can't go wrong with any of their choices. The pasta is so fresh, it's impossible to say which was the favorite of the group. Our server, Sidney, was friendly and very attentive but careful to not disturb you. She was very knowledgeable about the menu/wine and gave us great suggestions as well as met any dietary needs we had. Excellent service, food and atmosphere.
Food was unique and full of flavoring. Every dish seemed to have its own theme and the flavors were great. You could tell they’ve spent a lot of time on their recipes. Service was not the quickest but was very friendly. We went on a Monday night if that makes any difference. It was pretty loud inside from all the talking so it was hard to hear each other from across the table. Overall I would highly recommend this Italian place if you are in the area!
Food was all around amazing- the pasta is so fresh, some of the best I’ve had in the cities. We got the bolognese, cavatelli and cheesecake for a birthday dessert. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Great experience.
Had a fabulous Friday evening at the spacious bar, watching all the food coming from the kitchen! Would absolutely return!
The braised octopus was tender (yet still had a little chew) and delicious and paired well with the peppery arugula and toasted almond slices. The bread was a little smokey, if that's your jam.
The smoked spaghetti alla chitarra with brown butter and lobster was so so so delicious and flavorful! Unfortunately, it seems the spaghetti was smoked too much, causing it to lose its toothsome-ness. I would love to try it again, as it should be, in all its glory!
The Calamarata was all dente👌🏼 and the poke was just right - not too salty and the texture was on point! I thought the spice in the sauce was a little overpowering but my dining buddy thought it was perfect.
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