Bar la Grassa is a very romantic place, perfect for a couples dinner. The ambiance and service are top tier, and it is a very nice, classy place for celebrations. Their wines are very delicious and the waiter gave a very nice recommendation. I found the food to be okay, but not amazing. The crab ravioli was veryy crabby and did not have a lot of dimensional flavor. The mushroom pasta was also okay, but lacked dimensional favor as well. I found myself somewhat tired after a few bites of each. The bread was very garlicky and soaked in the flavor, so it was very strong. They have valet parking, but you can also find street parking if you plan ahead. Make reservations for sure, especially dinner. read more

I am bummed about this review. We have been coming here for years. We don't live in MN but we would come through here every year prior to our 4th of July trip to Iowa. It has always been amazing. Unfortunately, the time has come to find another go to in this neck of the woods. Here is why: we arrived on time and the valet guys were great as usual. The $15 charge to park is annoying. Go to Ciao Bella and the parking is free and the food is amazing. We were greeted by the hostesses which was lovely and then they seated us at the back counter facing the kitchen per our request. Then we were approached by our server, Marcie. She seemed nice but we immediately felt that feeling of "I don't think she likes us...maybe even hates us". We felt like she was tolerating us and truly not connected to our experience. It's hard to explain but the vibe was very disconnected. She did her job but we just didn't feel the love. My wife ordered the paparadelle with veal ragu and I ordered the shrimp with ziti. Both were delicious but I failed to tell Marcie I preferred my pasta soft versus al dente so it was a little harder than I liked. It was delicious so I ate it anyway. I will say, the appetizer that kept bringing us back was the focaccia and beans. It was very disappointing as it was quite flavorless and crunchy for cooked beans. Here is where it was the icing on the poop cake: the seats are very close and they sat a couple of young men next to us on my wife's side. The one next to my wife was sitting sideways with his back about one inch from my wife while she was trying to eat. You would think the service staff would be on top of this and suggest to the young man that the seating is tight and suggest he face forward so as to not crowd the people next to him. Plus who wants to eat with someone's back nearly on your plate. But they said nothing. The woman next to me was so close that every time she flipped her hair I got face swatted by a horse tail. I think they lost their mojo here. I did mention it to the hostess on my way out but I don't feel I should have to manage the situation. We have enjoyed the many trips here but next year will hopefully be the start of someplace new. The food here is amazing but the seating is a bit questionable. Don't give up space to make an extra dollar versus customers being comfortable. read more

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Went to Minneapolis for the first time last weekend. The soft eggs and lobster dish was f'n outrageous. Best thing I ate in a wonderful food city. Gnocchi with cauliflower and orange was incredible. Rabbit ragu and nduja raviolo were also great and the miso crème brûlée was perfect. Can't recommend this place enough. Wish I lived in MN just so I could revisit. read more

Atmosphere is great (though we could smell gas in the area where you first walk in - they were aware of it and assured us that it was safe and we did not smell it at our table - need to get whatever is causing that fixed). Food was delicious, staff was great. First off, we didn't think about the holiday season, so reservations were full online, but they do have some open seating at the bar and when I called the day before, since we were eating early, they made a reservation for us. Sweet! We went downtown early, parked and explored the Skywalk system. So cool! Then we drove to Bar La Grassa. We started with drinks and their goat cheese bruschetta. The bruschetta was awesome and my son's Espresso Martini was one of the best drinks I've ever tasted. Seriously, so good! My NA Nojito was good, but I'm still thinking of the dried slice of fruit in the drink at Gai Noi - really elevated the drink. Next we shared the Ziti with shrimp, the Maltagliati with braised short rib, the Mushroom Taleggio Agnolotti, and a side of collard greens sformato - all were delicious, but all three of us agreed that the mushroom dish was by far our favorite. The ziti needed a little more shrimp, but was very good otherwise. Lastly, although others were tempting, my son chose the tiramisu for our shared dessert after the waitress confirmed that it was a classic tiramisu with ladyfingers and espresso. Wow!! So delicious! I meant only to take a bite, but it was so good that I ate my full share. Definitely can't go wrong with any of these choices. I look forward to another visit soon. read more

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For not having a reservation, only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. The servers and the staff were all nice and friendly and regularly checked in to ensure we had everything we wanted. The restaurant is beautiful inside and the vibe was very welcoming. - The beet bruschetta is amazing! Absolutely delicious and surprised me how amazing it was based on the simple menu description. - The mushroom pasta was my favorite pasta of the night -- excellent texture of the pasta and the mushroom filling was literally like a pillow! Only note was it was a bit more oily than I prefer. - Torchio pasta was delicious -- just wish there was more pork to balance the toppings with the pasta and sauce. - The dessert was okay. The crust was a bit more firm than expected for a tart shell. The flavors were not anything I've tasted before. Overall, I can see why Bar La Grassa is a Minneapolis favorite! The pasta flavors are creative and delicious! read more

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Attended a private birthday dinner and it was one of the best dinners ever! Seating in the private party area had its perks with great service. The servers were delightful to chat with and took wonderful care of us. We closed the restaurant down that night, we didn't want to leave. Everything on the menu is amazing. This is a place to go when celebrating something big; a birthday milestone, a graduation, etc. Menu recommendations: The crispy insalata with Sapori Di Modena (BEST SALAD EVER and it's so simple!!!!!), Focaccia, Bistecca (yummiest steak), a lot of people love the Gnocchi with Cauliflower and Orange but I personally don't love the orange taste on pasta. read more

So. Incredibly. Good. This restaurant was a recommendation from a colleague and it didn't disappoint. The apps (Caesar salad and focaccia) were okay but the pasta was the star of the show. I did the short rib one and wish I lived closer so I could eat it weekly. Even though it was packed, the service was quick. Definitely worth the trip! read more

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We visited Bar la Grassa for a weekend date night and overall had a good experience. We made reservations for the Pasta Bar and upon arriving right on time for our reservation, we were instructed to wait as customers were staying a little longer than usual. It's not ideal, but it's not a huge issue. In terms of ambiance, the restaurant has a dark and moody vibe. After we were seated at the Pasta Bar (which faces the back of house/kitchen), we were promptly greeted by a waitress and given menus, tableware, and water. We ordered a bottle of wine, the charred red onion w/ goat cheese bruschetta, spaghetti and meatball (not on the menu, you have to ask for it), and the mushroom & taleggio agnolotti (which was like mushroom dumpling-shaped pasta), and the tiramisu for dessert. The good: The wine was chilled perfectly, the staff was kind and prompt, the tiramisu was the perfect round out to the meal, and the spaghetti and meatball was everything you want in a classic dish -- al dente noodles, acidic tomato sauce, and a moist meatball. It was so fun seeing the back-of-house in action! The not-so-good: We were a little surprised that the charred onion & goat cheese bruschetta was cold. We figured the charred onion would be served hot. The mushroom & taleggio pasta was so rich we could only eat a few bites. We both love mushrooms and pasta so were taken aback by how rich this dish was. Overall, we had a great night out at Bar la Grassa and it was fun to see all the staff working in the back-of-house and the chefs prepping pasta and meals, so definitely recommend getting reservations at the Pasta Bar. read more

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We came here for a friends birthday and it was a perfect choice. The dim lighting and beautiful interior made the place feel so upscale and perfect vibe for a romantic and special date or celebration! We had 6 people with us so we got to try a LOT of the dishes. I got the squid ink pasta and it was fantastic. the mussels had no sand in them and they tasted very fresh. Watch out though because it will make your mouth, teeth and lips black so it might not be a good dish to get for a first date (it's so yummy tho). The Torchio w/charred pork & pea shoots was great. The ziti shrimp was by FAR my fave and will absolutely be getting it next time. Literally any dish you choose will be amazing. The service was great. I cannot wait to return! read more

Bar La Grassa - Pasta Nerra with tomatoes and mussels - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My partner and I attended dinner service for their birthday. The space was accommodating for such a big party (we had 8 people with us). Service was friendly and prompt, with check ins regularly. Cocktails were great, and those who had apps enjoyed their selection. Dinner was the star. I had the bolognese, which I easily could've gotten another helping of. The table favorite was the carbonara. We were even able to enjoy our cake that we brought with us, that the staff kindly kept refrigerated while we ate. We offered our kind waitress a slice as well! Overall will definitely have to be back as this was my first experience at Bar La Grassa! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for some time after hearing my family give it rave reviews and it didn't disappoint. Great ambiance. Excellent service. It's been a couple of weeks so I don't remember all the dishes our party of 6 shared.... But the Gnocchi with Cauliflower and Orange is fantastic (Orange sounds weird, but trust me) and the Mushroom & Taleggio Agnolotti both were particularly yummy. read more

Tried Bar La Grassa for the first time over the busy Memorial Day weekend. The atmosphere was great and we were seated at a table by the window. The service was top notch with our waitress answering all our questions and expertly describing the dishes and our water glasses were never empty. We started with Soft eggs and lobster - fantastic. I'm not a fan of soft eggs but I would eat this any day. The lobster shined through very nicely. Charred red onion with goat cheese - delicious. The visual made me think it was mushrooms vs charred red onion but once I took a bite - wow! Such flavors. Arancini - was a good representation of Arancini. The arancini and sauce paled in flavor when put next to the soft eggs and lobster and charred red onion with goat cheese. We did order four pastas of which the spaghetti carbonara was the winner in our book. The pasta nera with mussels and braised tomatoes was tasty but was exceptionally salty, likely due to the squid ink. I would probably choose that as an appetizer if it were available in a smaller plate size. The mushroom and taleggio agnolotti had definitely a potent and stronger than Brie cheese that was not to our tastes. The maltagliati with milk braised short ribs and ricotta sugo was very mild and bordered on bland for our liking. I was so full at this point with lots of leftovers going home with me, but I had to try a dessert for my birthday. We got the tiramisu - delicious. I really enjoyed the way they made the tiramisu with chunky pieces of nuts in one of the middle layers. But my most favorite of the evening was the vanilla bean ice cream with espresso - wow! read more

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I was here in Minneapolis for a business trip and did an extensive review of places to eat while in town and around the vicinity of the hotel as I would have to Uber. I was also with a colleague and offered different options, and she agreed to go to Bar La Grassa I was briefly panicked when I saw the three $$$ and thought I had chosen somewhere expensive, which would be fine if I was dining alone! I was very surprised by how affordable the menu was, especially given the quality of ingredients they were using and how well presented the dishes were and the taste, and it was an absolute treat. First, we ordered the charred onion and goat cheese bruschetta. The onions were juicy and tangy and combined with the goat cheese delivered a delightful bite. I paired this with one of their non-alcoholic drinks, the Nojito. I had originally set on trying the gnocchi with orange and cauliflower, and my colleague with the maltigliati with the braised short rib but we ended up swapping with what the other person was going to offer but offered each other a sample. The maltiglaiti with the braised short rib was beyond my expectations. The meat was tender and the sauce something you would want to bottle and take home with you; think of a nice warm hug. You wanted to keep eating. The gnocchi were like soft heavenly pillows gently toasted and simmered in a nice decadent sauce with hints of orange. I took the gjetost cheesecake back to the hotel room. Made with tender love and care as everything has been at this point with goat cheese cheese cake, orange marmalade, and fresh velvety vanilla whipped cream that ate like a cloud. It was one of the best cheesecakes I've had. Our server Rodger remained on top of it. He was engaged and informative. Thank you for a wonderful service and allowing us to visit! read more

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Had a really amazing experience eating there last night. And a big part of that was our server, Rodge. You could really tell he's passionate about food and his job. His knowledge about the menu was extensive and he was so kind to answer my 50 questions about the menu! He describes every dish you ask about so well! The food is really unique but you can also tell the chef was really thoughtful about how they paired flavors together. When thought like that goes into food, it just makes it that much better of an experience. They make their bread in house and so definitely try the bruschetta. I had the roasted beet pesto and the charred red onion/goat cheese. Both were great. The beet one has a kick (crushed red pepper) so keep that in mind. My favorite of the pastas (my friend and I had 3) Maltagliati w/milk-braised short rib and ricotta sugo Carbonara was also really good! Really nice ambiance and comfy seating. Enjoyable experience overall. Be back next year when I can eat pasta again :) read more

Bar La Grassa - Charred onion and goat cheese - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Will be brief...recently came here twice, once for restaurant week and once on a normal service. Awwww...the first time, I did not write a review since it was restaurant week. I came a separate time and gave 5 stars in 2018, because the food was exceptional. Recently, I was here and it was...disappointing. Pasta stuck together and overcooked. Okay. May seem nit-picky, but for a supposed best pasta restaurant made in house fresh? MMMmmmm...maybe they had an off day. The service was still nice, the decor is the same from 6 years ago, and the servers, yes are knowledgable. I just walked away with some wanting and not quite fulfilled nor desired. So, I bumped down to 4 stars from 5. DO NOT GET ME WRONG!! Still a great place to eat. Just... 5 stars are really for struggling to find something wrong at all, and cannot. That, unfortunately, was not the case with my most recent visits. :( Still, if you are craving good pasta, come to BLG!! Just not the unique, I will never find a quality or taste like this anywhere else that is worthy of 5 stars. read more

A group of friends and I rented the private dining room as a pre-NYE celebration. They have quite a high minimum to reach but I get that it was a weekend night. It was fun ordering a bunch of things off the menu, we had great service and a nice time! My favorite appetizer was the grilled prawn dish, very tasty! I loved the octopus over arugula as well but wish there was more octopus. I had the crab ravioli for my main, the pasta was so thin tasted freshly made, and the crab filling was sweet and tender. I sort of thought there was too much sauce (and don't get me wrong I am a big sauce person) but the flavors were so good they didn't need all that butter and cheese to hide behind. Overall this place never disappoints! read more

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This was a very nice and pleasing meal! I sat at the pasta bar in the back and still had good service and was able to talk. The bruschetta was nice and different in a good way! My friend and I got the cornmeal and prosciutto bruschetta and the goat cheese with charred onions. The drinks were good and the main pastas were a good serving and tasted fresh! read more

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I visited this establishment for a birthday dinner and I maybe had a few so fair warning on the quality of this review I thought the service and ambiance was pretty nice. No complaints there. The pasta was good, nothing great. I only say that because I didn't leave with that "wow" factor if you know what I mean. The lamb was very good in my opinion, very hearty, and good flavor. Overall pretty good restaurant especially for a date night. Side note: the valet guys were awesome as well read more

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BLG came highly recommended by a few local friends, and it is clearly a trendy spot for date nights and the gaggles of pretty girls going out in clusters. The service was good and it is a nice atmosphere. The food is good, but not excellent. It's also overpriced. Overall, a decent experience, but I don't really get the hype. Perhaps, they are a big fish in a small pond of equivalent choices. read more

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My go to Italian restaurant when I want to treat myself. Valet and plenty of metered street parking as long as you don't go during Friday and weekend nights (gets busy). Reservation highly recommended but they may have last minute bar seating. Always get their pasta and splurge on their gigantic steak but they are known for their soft eggs & lobster bruschetta. Fav pasta is the mushroom taleggio so flavorful. read more

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I lived in North Loop for 7 years and BLG was my neighborhood spot. I recently was back in Minneapolis & it's just getting better. I always start with the focaccia with beans + the soft eggs with lobster bruschetta. For an entree, the calamarata with raw tuna is one of the best pastas I've ever tasted. A great place to enjoy a blue cheese dirty martini. The ambiance is perfection - I truly love this place. Highly recommend. read more

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It's absolutely mystifying to me, when I have a pre-arranged reservation for a certain time, that a "two-top" table gets seated directly next to a boisterous, obscene and loud and obnoxious group of 10 people near the bar area, which led to absolutely a horrendous, dining experience based on the behavior of the group immediately next-door. Very sad, because the wait service from the bar and the dining room was very good. The food was so-so (Caesar salad was weird with lots of dill, and the crab ravioli: bland and served lukewarm.) If you are in a small party, skip this restaurant! read more

I tried to make a reservation for the Friday after Valentine's Day 3 weeks ahead of time and it was fully booked, so plan ahead! We did end up getting off the waitlist that afternoon for a pasta bar spot. I would definitely recommend a table over the bar if you can manage to get a reservation. The food here is incredible-- the best pasta in the twin cities. The soft eggs and lobster bruschetta is truly the best dish I've ever had anywhere. It is a MUST everytime we come here. We tried the Cavatelli with rabbit sugo and the fusilli with orange and lamb sausage. Both were good but the rabbit sauce stood out. I tried the Poway sunset drink which I didn't realize was a martini. I couldn't taste anything except the Tito's vodka, so would only recommend if you enjoy strong martinis. This is the perfect place to try out for a date night in North Loop! The vibes and food are top notch. read more

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BLG is my favorite restaurant in the north loop. We also way amazing service and it has a great vibe, including valet! Excellent cocktails, apps, meals and main dishes. My favorite cocktail is the old fashioned or espresso martini. The gnocchi is to die for. They take reservations and are typically very booked up, be sure to look in advance. Parking is a breeze with their valet. Or else you can typically find street parking and simply use the parkMPLS app. read more

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Italian meets cool place to be seen. I know this may be a bit crazy because the posts is so great, but try the chicken. I actually think it is one of the best tasting bites in town. Don't expect to be rushed, it is always busy but you are never feeling like staff is hovering to turn a table. Enjoy! read more

Probably my 20th visit and I'm getting kind of tired of their amazing wine. How does such a tasteful place from top to bottom have a worse beer list than hotel bars in the suburbs. Proximity does not equal quality. Down load this app called untapped and see the millions of reviews in the state and maybe make some changes. I've started considering bringing my own beer in my sock so I don't have to drink the crap on tap. Plz plz. I miss burch and I don't know how much longer I can put up with this. There's like 4 or 5 world-class breweries in the state and I don't understand how you could not care about overall experience to seek them out. Thank you read more

Bar La Grassa - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The staff are always attentive and friendly. The owners are usually on site and work alongside servers in the dining area. This is why every time we go to Bar La Grassa it feels like family; sitting at the bar is fun and it's a cozy atmosphere too! There are too many small plates to share and name; huge variety and spice levels suit many palates if you come in a group or couple. The pasta is always cooked al dente (never soggy) and the meats and sides are fresh. Love, love, love this dinner establishment! read more

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One of the best Italian restaurants in Minneapolis...perhaps even the a United States. I've had every pasta dish on the menu I wouldn't recommend any of the seafood pastas unless you like watery lemon + butter sauce but eh that's most seafood pastas. All the other pastas are amazing and the meatball is my favorite! read more

My FAVORITE Italian place to eat at in the twin cities! We went recently for our anniversary and had a lovely dinner. I highly recommend getting the Gnocchi with cauliflower and orange and the Maltagliati with short rib. The service was excellent and all the dishes we tried were delicious and flavorful. read more

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Whenever I tell people that BLG's Gnocchi w/ Cauliflower & Orange is one of my favorite pasta dishes in the Twin Cities, they always scrunch their face....until they try it! I can't explain the flavor combos in this dish, but I certainly will attempt: pillowy, perfectly seared gnocchi are coated in a decadent, creamy sauce mixed with tender yet meaty cauliflower pieces and a hint of orange citrus balanced with chives. Such a unique, flavorful and indulgent dish. I've also had a few of their smaller plates which don't disappoint. The Prosciutto Di Parma comes thinly sliced with shaved butter, just as thin, to match the creamy, buttery, salty texture of the meat. The Focaccia w/ Beans is also delectable. A flavorful white bean mixture pairs well with soft and seasoned focaccia bread. The service is always excellent and the vibes are whatever you want them to be - elevated comfort, cozy, swanky, date night - really, BLG is what you make it, which is the best kind of restaurant in my opinion. A consistent spot in the heart of North Loop with a loyal following for good reason! read more

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Bar la Grassa is hands down the best Italian restaurant and dare I say one of THE best restaurants in Minnesota. The food, the service, the atmosphere are just top notch. For drinks we had a glass of prosecco and a gin & tonic. Both were very good. For appetizer, we always get the prosciutto. It's sooooo good. Thinly sliced and served with breadsticks. 5/5 highly recommend Carbonara - 5/5 just amazing. Hard to put into words but its rich, creamy, indulgent, everything you want a carbonara to be. Torchio with charred pork - 5/5 this is my go to. The sauce has a slight vinegar flavor to it. The pork is thin and crispy. The pea shoots add a nice green and crunchy snap. Highly underrated dish and worth a try. 'Nduja egg ravioli - 5/5 please try this dish. Its melts in your mouth. We always get one to share. The runny yolk is creamy and the brown butter sauce gives it a slightly toasty flavor. Christina was our server. She was amazing. She was attentive, kind and let us take our time to enjoy our whole meal. We never felt rushed or bothered. She was fantastic. Valet parking is available if all the street parking is taken. Reservations fill up fast, we always make sure to book a couple months in advance if we can. We just love this place. read more

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The food and service was absolutely amazing. Everything was delicious fresh and hot.. would definitely recommend this place. Big portions and lots of choices. read more

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Oh. My. God. Ok...I've heard good things about this place but I had to try it to believe it. I am a pasta snob...I mean I love all pasta but my standard for jaw-on-the-floor pasta is pretty high. I'd heard that Bar La Grassa was that kind of place, so I gave it a shot. First things first...this place is BOOKED. If you want to go, you better plan in ADVANCE because I seriously struggled to find a reservation time to get in. I read through a million reviews before coming here so I could be sure I ordered the right thing. I also had Jason Eats' (that MN Instagram foodie) recommendation in the back of my mind. Both Yelp and Jason said that the orange cauliflower gnocchi was the move. I honestly felt somewhat dubious by this since orange in a pasta sounded weird to me, but I trusted the people and OH MY GOD. This pasta. People. ORDER IT. Stop reading and order it. The gnocchi...the sauce...I haven't stopped thinking about it since. I really don't know how to describe it except as incredible. This is 100% a must order menu item. Go to Bar and just get this and it'll be enough. Chefs kiss. Perfection. We also ordered their insalata which was fantastic as well. Whatever dressing they use for it is just PERFECT. read more

Bar La Grassa - Gnocchi with Cauliflower and Orange - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Fantastic high quality food. Probably my favorite Italian restaurant in Minneapolis. Perfectly located in the North Loop area in the middle of everything. The ambiance and vibes are everything. Can be a bit loud but the vibes still outweigh the cons. The meatball was huge it was enough to split for 3 of us. The steak was made perfectly as well and great flavor. Now for the main character of this show... the Smoked Spaghetti with Lobster in a Brown Butter Sauce. OMG. Take my money forever. This might be the best dish in Minneapolis. read more

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Very popular spot with a trendy atmosphere. Be sure to make a reservation because we went on a Thursday night and it was slammed! Even the entire bar was full. The service was excellent. We had Joshua and he expertly led us through the menu, course by course. The wine list was a nice size featuring wines from different Italian regions, a large cocktail selection, and two hand fulls of beer. For appetizers, we loved the prosciutto and the pork/carrot bruschetta. For meals, our favorite pasta was the carbonara. We felt the agnolotti was a bit too thick, not as light and airy as it should have been. With that being said, we still loved the flavor! The red sauce was a bit too sweet on the pappardelle for my taste but some of our people loved it. We opted out for dessert but it all looked very tasty. Highly recommend, would go back. read more

Unreal... celebrating a friend shutting down a company account and moving towards retirement brought us to BLG and wow!!! I didn't totally know what to expect because some of the north loop places haven't lived up to the hype, no chance of that here, it's tremendous. We started with the soft eggs and lobster and pork shoulder bruschetta and then moved onto entrees of cauliflower gnocchi with orange, the maltiagliari with braised short rib and the mushroom talleggio agnolotti. Paired with a 2016 Nebbiolo and wrapping it up with crepes with vanilla ice cream for dessert it was heavenly. Top 2 Italian in the cities.... Come check it out read more

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Come for the pasta and stay for the vibes. This is my second time visiting Bar La Grassa and first time reviewing. We were a reservation of 6 on a Thursday night and were seated as soon as our reservation was ready. We decided to order and share our dishes because, everything truly looked delicious and we had some new foodies in the group. APPETIZERS: Meatball, Focaccia w/ beans, Arancini and the 'Nduja egg raviolo PASTA: Gnocchi w/ Cauliflower and orange, Cavatelli w/ Rabbit Sugo, Mushroom and Taleggio Agnolotti, Pappardelle w/ veal Ragu, four cheese medaglioni w/ spinach and lobster, and lastly the Crab Ravioli The "share a bite" vibe was a hit and we got to sample so many dishes this way. My top 2 favorites were the Gnocchi and the Cavatelli w/ rabbit sugo. Both were savory, well-seasoned and for my first-time having rabbit in a pasta dish, I could eat a million plates more of it, it was that good. The biggest food surprise was the 'Nduja egg raviolo because the presentation was not what I expected but the olive oil with the egg was creamy, nutty flavor bomb and the focaccia for dipping is a MUST. Parking was a bit challenging, but people seem to get going after their meal, leaving street parking available if you don't mind parallel parking. read more

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From the ambiance to the food, BLG provided an epic experience. Reservations are HARD to find unless you really plan ahead and now I know why! Started off with an espresso martini of which the froth was perfection. Had ourselves a bruschetta which was delightfully flavorful. Our pasta dishes were incredible: the dish with lamb sausage was surprisingly spicy. BLG's red chili flakes are no joke!! My partner (who has a higher tolerance for spice) described it as the perfect amount of spicy. The meatball was a must have - their tomato sauce was very fresh. In all honesty, I would suggest passing up the dessert as it was nothing special. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and made recommendations that we were happy with. * parking is street or in the nearby ramp * doors will not be open until 5:00 pm exactly * $$$$$ * portions large enough for leftovers read more

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Back again at BLG for another celebratory dinner. We started with the ricotta and tomato bruschetta (came with two large slices) and then shared the crab ravioli and the braised short rib pasta. Service was quick and friendly - all of the staff knows the menu very well. It was a bit loud in the restaurant tonight, but it was just fine for our group of 2 read more

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excellent restaurant with some of the most delicious and unique pastas I've ever had. They also came in huge portions - you will not be left hungry here. The best ones we got were def the caramlized gnocchi and the tuna tartare pasta read more

Bar La Grassa - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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