In short the food here is amazing! I recommend the mackerel, mushroom soup or tuna to start. In my opinion avoid the octopus and the tartar. Order the scallops either as a starter, mid or main. For a main course I highly recommend the salmon, beef and chicken in that order. Finally for dessert either the Japanese cheesecake or the chocolate ganache. I've been here in a few different occasions for lunch and dinner but this last occasion was the best of them all. We arrived early and took a place at the bar, there's the big table way in the back where the five of us at until our table was available in the restaurant. Then we realized the full menu is available so we ordered. You can also get the parlour burger from downstairs. read more

Amazing Restaurant Week menu... First time eating there and we were very pleased with the quality, creativity of the food. The chicken breast was the most tender I've ever ate at a restaurant. The salmon was cooked to perfection. Would definitely come again! read more

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Came here for my fiancée's birthday just the two of us. We sat on the patio as it was a perfect evening. We tried the salmon toast, pork belly was insanely good. And by far my favorite thing there was probably the parlour burger which you can order only outside or at the parlour downstairs. The burger was by far the best burgee I have ever had in my life. All in all prices were okay-would go back but just for the burger and fries or try their brunch. read more

We had an amazing server (I wish I could remember her name) - she did a fantastic job throughout the night and knew the menu inside and out. The food was great (skip the salad, save room for dessert) and the drinks were super unique. It was a great vibe and a special night for our group. We'll definitely return read more

Went on a fancy dinner date with my wife at Borough during Restaurant Week in October. This place far exceeded my expectations. We did one restaurant week menu for $30 and then decided to try the Octopus and the Venison per our waiter's recommendation. At first we were a little thrown off by how forth coming our waiter was with his opinions about certain wine and dishes we were thinking of trying but he insisted that we would not be disappointed and he was right. He suggested that we order two additional plates and was really adamant that we try the Venison. All I could say was holy shit, the mf-er was good. I wanted to try the french Pinot Noir and he insisted that the Jumilla Monastrell was much better so I followed his recommendation and it was delicious. He wasn't trying to up sell either since this was a cheaper wine. I had to go purchase a couple bottles after the meal. Here's what we ended up ordering: -Pork belly with apple and Gouda - awesome - I would eat this everyday. -Octopus - amazing - My wife was hesitant to try it but once she did it opened her eyes... -Chicken and squash - very good -Venison - Maybe one of the best dishes I've ate all year!! - Chocolate with espresso and orange - YUM! Perfect end to a meal. The only thing I didn't like was while we were there, they were playing some pretty bass heavy music that sounded like we were eating in a night club. Made it a little hard to talk but there are worse restaurants for acoustics in MPLS. I will definitely visit this place again! read more

The parlour burger is a must have. Brilliant atmosphere with talented staff and chefs. Lovely eve spent on the patio with friends - perfect for birthday celebration. All food tried was excellent and the wine pours were perfect. Appreciated the valet and location. Recommend for anyone looking for a chill spot to enjoy. read more

For restaurant week (week of oct 17), delish! Recommend: soup, salmon w black rice (this is my favorite even on regular menu), persimmon

WOW, we just ate a wonderful dinner here. The flank steak with the barley and Swiss chard was exceptional. The oysters were simply divine. We couldn't decide on the desserts so we ordered all 3. Lastly, the service was attentive and just right. Thank you Borough for a wonderful Birthday celebration for my 19 year old. read more

I went to Borough on a Friday evening with a group of 7 ladies. We were sat in the bar area near the back, it was nice because it was sort of private. The atmosphere was busy, but not loud or obnoxious... we had a great view of the open kitchen with all of the chefs bustling around. Service: Excellent. Our server (Benjamin?) was VERY attentive with drinks, patient with our group of gals, smiled a lot and just seemed happy to be there. I'm sort of picky with my wine selection and he was very nice to bring me two samples of wines and suggested a cocktail not on the menu. Each dish was explained to us when served. Food: A work of art. The only reason I am not giving this place 5 stars is because the food is not what I love to eat when I'm hungry for dinner, and also because of my menu choices (my fault). I ordered the soup to start (a potato soup). It was delicious but SO RICH that it spoiled my appetite and my stomach's happiness for the next course. I oredered the scallop dish next and could barely eat it because of the soup I ate. I might be more sensitive to rich foods than the average person, but just a fair warning. All in all, if you are starving for a big plate of food, I'd choose another place. If you want a unique dining experience with artful food, this is a fun place. I will be back to try their downstairs bar (Parlour). read more

Being not overly hungry, I stuck to just a first and second plates. I started first with the burrata - if you are a cheesehead and aren't finicky about textures, I'd highly recommend it. The cheese has mild salty and sour notes, just enough to be fabulous while not overpowering but, what I loved most about it was the texture, which is very much like a stringy poached egg. The cheese is blanketed in fresh greens (which oddly enough were also kind of stringy, making the dish somewhat difficult to eat), hearts of artichokes and fresh cracked pepper. Yum. Clearly this dish was devised by Chef/Owner, Nick Leary; evidence of his experience of life on a dairy farm. My second course was the octopus. Lightly cooked and tasty itself, adorned in beautiful slivers of daikon and jalapeno, and served very elegantly as octopus should be in tangle of curves and loops. What I felt deterred my enjoyment of it was the yam puree sauce, nuts and seasonings; a bit too flashy for such a delicate piece of seafood. I'd definitely recommend trying it, as I'm sure there aren't a lot of places in the Twin Cities that serve octopus, however, I've had it better, served simply with butter and garlic (Purple Pig - Chicago, IL). Ambiance was as good - great view of the street activity and setting Minneapolis sun. My only qualm with rehabilitated warehouse spaces are that the large ceilings, hardwood floors and white linen table clothes don't give off a very cozy feel - but I realize that's probably not the intent. The hostess, waitstaff and bartenders were all very attentive and friendly. read more

I started the night with the smoke duck soup, it was fantastic!!! I recommend it because when they serve the soup the presentation is great! I had the veggies really good! read more

The burger is a must. Not on the menu because it's technically from Parlour (cocktail lounge in the basement) but You can still order it. Has a good selection of local beers. Weird "rich housewives wearing too much make up" scene on the weekends but they are ignorable. Their patio is the business in the summer. read more

Their dill chicken sandwich is literally the best sandwich I have ever had. The service was amazing and the patio was wonderful. Our server also mentioned to one of my friends that they didn't serve Bulleit because of the company's (Bulleit's owners') history of anti-LGBTQ statements and actions. I LOVE the fact that a restaurant in my neighborhood is not only so delicious and provides such great service but is also so aware and supportive of the community it serves. We will be back 1000% read more

Gorgeous space, great patio, love being able to order off both menus outside. The Parlor burger is to DIE for, but so is the octopus on the Borough menu.... I have liked almost everything I have tried here over several visits - there is a lot of art, nothing is ever overcooked, never appears rushed. Every plate feels carefully considered. I'm only scared at how empty it is sometimes when we go... I know there's SO many new places to try in the area... This is a go-to spot for me! read more

Hung out in the Parlour. Burger was great. Well seasoned meat done just right even though they didn't ask a temp. Drinks were well poured. Will definitely come back to experience the full restaurant. Oh, the music in the Parlour was lit. read more

Food and service were excellent. Every plate looked like a work of art and tasted delicious! Highly recommend!

Borough is a good not great restaurant. I've had good experiences, and their steak tartare really is amazing but the other entrees I've had are mostly mediocre. I had lamb 3 ways that was really terrible, but they had some redeeming dishes like their octopus. Atmosphere is good but overall not a great restaurant. read more

This place was spectacular. Went in on a Friday night, and from the get go was impressed by the service. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, and while looking for a spot at the bar were offered drinks before we even found a seat. The bustling atmosphere was upscale, but casual and the decor was very well put together. The cocktails were well crafted and delicious. I'd previously visited their downstairs cocktail bar, but the restaurant has just as good of a selection. The food, all delicious and plated beautifully. We ordered the turnip salad after several staff members recommending it. I've never had a dish like it, but was pleasantly surprised. We also had the butternut squash soup, brussel sprouts, and venison. All are highly recommended. I also have to note the bread basket, all in house made breads by their own pastry chef...wonderful. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant...sooner than later. read more

Came here for a work luncheon. I never like when you walk into a place for lunch and you're pretty much shamed for walking in on a Wednesday for lunch without a reservation. Like wow, I didn't realize that there was a line out the door waiting to be seated and especially the restaurant was pretty empty. So the 6 of us were crammed into this booth next to the only other large group in the restaurant and they were a very rambunctious group, so it was uncomfortable all around. We ordered fairly quickly and were told the food would take longer as that other large group was ahead of us. It took forever for just the appetizers to come to the table, and then even longer for our food to come. In terms of the food, it was split 50/50 as who liked their food, and who didn't. My boss didn't like here Pasta at all saying it was just a strange taste. I lucked out as I had the flank steak salad with avocado and tomato. It was a good salad at least, and relatively healthy. We have had other luncheons in our department, and coming back here was not mentioned as one of the options for lunch. I think there are too many other places to dine at for a business luncheon. read more

Went to Borough with a large group of friends last weekend. The food was very tasty and the service was wonderful, but overall we left unimpressed. The décor was modern and the atmosphere was fun, but the menu was very limited and the portions were tiny. We were seated in a cramped table so the oversized dinnerware for a few bites was intrusive. Also, I clearly am not a regular in the fine dining world because I ended up ordering an app and entrée that were not what I was expecting. In summary, I paid $50 plus for two small bowls of soup that tasted amazing, but left me grabbing a late night snack at Bar La Grassa a couple of hours later. Our group agreed that while it was a great experience and great food, we would most likely not be returning. read more

Borough - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food here was absolutely delicious. With that being said, the portions are very small for the "first" and "second" courses. We got the octopus and the lamb meat balls which were delicious along with a few other items. Very cool atmosphere but our server was not very good which is the reason for the 2/5. That, and for the fact that the wines are very overpriced. I will never come back here again. read more

I've been flopping back and forth between three and four stars ever since I ate here last night. In the end, I couldn't find myself justifying the extra star as I feel like I shelled out too much to feel so meh. The server, to me, repeatedly made the same fatal error: He spent a good deal of time ridiculously playing up the dishes. "I highly recommend the soup. It was requested by the Queen of England for her birthday brunch last year and was just named Time magazine's finest 'Soup of the Ages' for the eighth consecutive century. It's made with premium select Himalayan kitten tears and stirred by Gandhi's left freshly anointed foot." Shit like that instantly stiffens my 'overly critical skeptic' quills. Would the soup have tasted better if he'd just laid out a sufficient description? I'm not sure, but I was genuinely underwhelmed by what went down my gullet. The duck was tough and the sorghum had the precise texture and flavor of the little rejected popcorn pieces at the bottom of a greasy theatre tub. I did, however, enjoy the small sip I sampled that had the dollop of mascarpone and the broth was pleasantly silky. Like most of the other things I consumed, It landed in a grey area of 'well, it wasn't -bad-, but it certainly wasn't -celestial- like it was touted to be' and I can't say I'd ever seek it out again. The same thing happened after he pulled out the trumpet to announce the Old Fashioned: I wasn't blown away. It was only slightly better than average, truthfully, despite being 'nationally recognized as being more deliciously enthralling than the rise of Cthulhu'. Though I sampled much, I have to say both the salmon and tartare stood out the most to me in terms of flavor and execution. Everyone has described this shit, though, so I'll spare you. Before I flounce up on out this bitch, I'd like to clarify that I'm not a gigantic tightwad. I have zero issues pumping out 100+ a person if the quality and experience are up to par. But, LIKE... I know you can, like, be OVERwhelmed.... and like UNDERwhelmed... but, like, can you just be whelmed? Because I paid 75 bucks to feel that way last night and I wouldn't mind half of that back. read more

Came with a few friends for Restaurant Week and have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by everything. I've been to my fair share of Restaurant Week restaurants in different cities and this was one of the better ones. Service: 5 stars Food: 4 stars Drinks: 4 stars Design/Ambience: 5 stars Service: The people that work here are great - they know what they are doing. The bartenders were a little less friendly, but our waiter made up for it in spades. He was on TOP of it. Great food recommendations, refilled water well before we ever needed to ask without being intrusive, slipping in and out of conversations with charm and wit. He made the experience beyond 5 stars - this is why restaurants need to be more selective with their wait staff! They make the dining experience for its patrons! Food: I got the duck confit on toast, pork chop, and chocolate dessert. The duck confit appetizer was delicious - you could taste the richness of the duck, in contrast with the perfectly toasted crunch of bread underneath it. The lingonberries and sauce pulled the entire dish together and gave it an extra texture and flavor that really worked. The pork "chop" was amazing - they were cut into smaller pieces, but the pieces were about 2" thick so still made a very hearty dinner. It came with a play on mac n' cheese with Israeli cous cous that was very flavorful albeit interesting with the texture and roundness of the cous cous. Cole slaw that was perfectly shredded and seasoned so there wasn't that awkward BBQ crunch when eating it with the pork. The pork was PERFECT - so moist, so tender, I couldn't have asked for better. The one thing I didn't really understand was that it came with a mini hot dog. Adorable... but I didn't get it. It didn't really add anything to the plate and didn't really add anything to the pork chop. The chocolate dessert was a bit disappointing since I was expecting a chocolate cake and it came out to be more of a spongey chocolate/vanilla type thing with delicious banana ice cream and hazelnut sugar thing on top. All in all, for $30? Deal. Design/Ambience: I haven't been to a restaurant more impeccably designed in a long, long time. Every little cranny was thought out, nothing was left to chance. It's got this modern but cozy feel to it - every corner has a different texture, a different feel to it, but put together it's crazy beautiful. This place is perfect for any occasion - meal with friends, date night, special occasion, it's that versatile. Would definitely be back to try the other dishes - hear the Octopus is fantastic. read more

Borough is always very enjoyable. It's a good spot to hit during the week. The food is delicious but for drinks, I'd rather go downstairs to Parlour. If you can catch the chef cart that sometimes roams around the restaurant, you're in for a treat. It was my favorite part, trying the experimental bites from one of the chefs. All around a great place. read more

The food at this place is AMAZING! I have never had a bad dish here. Their octopus was amazing, so tender! Definitely one of my top 2 steak tartar's I've ever had - toss up between here and 112 Eatery. They were also amazing when the new valet guy misplaced my key and it was end of the night. They gave us a free round of drinks while they searched, even calling the owner waking him up to figure it out. I'll continue to go back! read more

I cannot figure out the raving reviews. Maybe I caught them on a bad night. Extremely bad. The menu is pretentious, the portions are insulting. Which is completely acceptable with execution. Our inattentive server was actually doing us a favor in delaying the delivery of our gelatinous smelly fish. I'm convinced they only stay afloat with overflow from the much better restaurants nearby. Do yourself a solid and go elsewhere. One star for the delicious cocktail. read more

The best way to explain this restaurant is that it's ok. If you like deconstructed food and putting your meal together on your plate, then this is the place for you. For me, I don't. I thought the food was a little overpriced for what we got. I absolutely loved the scallops, the red wine risotto, the salmon, and the steak. The beef tartare was amazing! (But again, deconstructed). The one thing that really set me and my family off was their s'mores dessert. We thought we were getting at least one s'more and I think we got a drop of fluff, a drop of chocolate gelato, and a few crumbs of graham cracker. It looked beautiful but was very disappointing. Catherine was an excellent server for our large party. The drinks were eh, no one ordered a second. read more

Very good food, just needs to work out service quirks. I checked out Borough on the first Saturday after their grand opening with group of 8 veteran foodies who, together, have diner the great spots throughout Minneapolis as well as Michelin-rated spots around the country. We were all looking forward to checking this new spot in the Warehouse District, namely because of the pedigree of the chefs (from Travail) and bartender (from Eat Street Social). What we found was a restaurant with good food and a good upside... it just needs a little while longer to get polished. The space is nice, a mix of industrial chic and whimsy. The taps at Borough's bar is very steampunk, some light fixtures are hanging cheese graters, the interior doesn't really match their website, but it's pleasant with large industrial windows facing Washington. Parlour is a separate bar located underneath with its own exterior entrance, it's hard not to see it as a copy of the concept use by Bachelor Farmer/Marvel Bar; but unlike those patrons can go between Borough/Parlour via an internal stair case if they don't feel like heading outside in the dead of winter. Unlike Parlour, the cocktail list in Borough (and what's available to diners) is actually quite limited. They're aiming for six classic cocktails (five were actually ready to go on Saturday), alongside a good wine and beer list. I'm a cocktail-lover, so it was a little disappointing to not have the variety available in Parlour (which I checked out afterward) available in the dining room--but the basic drinks I did try were good (Old Fashioned and a Daiquiri that erases the memories of the awful, smoothie-like stuff at lesser places). I was told by a companion to avoid their Sidecar, however--and it was odd to not see a sugared rim on it. The food was excellent: they divide the menu with Small/Medium/Large plates that can be combined however but were conceptually intended (as per our server) to allow for a three course meal. I obliged and, with the group, tasted around the menu. There really wasn't a bad dish. I was particularly impressed by the Sturgeon (large dish), the generically named "Pasta" (medium dish with squash, brown butter, sage) and foie gras (medium dish). The service is well-intentioned, but not as prepared as one would expect for a restaurant positioning itself in level of dining. Our party of eight (reserved in advance) was sat at a half-booth with seven settings and, frankly, a bit small for our group once the additional setting was added. Staff at both the Borough bar and dining room looked confused on several occasions as the discussed what needed to be done. The kitchen help that came out to describe certain plates would forget to described it to the different people with the same dish (problematic when they were sitting on opposite sides of the table). Again, comparing apples to apples, the service needs work and better training--but can definitely improve with the people they have now. Overall, I'd recommend it and look forward to visiting again. read more

No consistency in what they tell you for where you can sit to get the Parlour burger and where open seating is. Apparently depends on the day - sometimes you can make a reservation and sometimes it's first come first served. Also, be careful of being directed to Borough if Parlour is busy. There are no guarantees even if the Parlour staff claims to have just confirmed several open spots with Borough management. Went upstairs only to be told that Parlour had given us inaccurate information. Basically waited 30 minutes between the two restaurants for no reason since we were not given a table/accommodations in the dining room for the mix up. Very disappointed with our experience. read more

Are in the part downstairs to get a burger. First of all it's really hard to get a seat to sit and it's very loud. Second of all the beers are different upstairs from downstairs... Not as good of a list. Third not really sure what all the hype is about their burger. It's a good plain burger but would much rather have a juicy from Shamrocks or a burger from red cow. Also the fries are nothing special and if you order they are enough to split with 3 people. read more

Much better places to eat in a 3 block radius. Seems like a place for suburb weekend diners to feel urban. Food is all style and no substance. Meh read more

Finally got to eat here with some coworkers tonight and it was amazing! The server was terrific, the food was fantastic and the space is really enjoyable. We started with the snow peas and lefsa. I loved the lefsa, but the peas were just decent. Then we had the octopus, which had an Asian flair and was really unique. Also the poem belly, which was my favorite. And the pasta with chorizo and beats and pickled blackberry, which was delicious. To finish, the chicken was so incredible. Heard good things about the scallops and halibut, too. Can't wait to go back for more! Oh - and they also have a lot of outdoor seating. Bonus. read more

we have been to borough possibly over 20 times at this point (is that okay to openly admit?), and it is still hands down one of our favorite restaurants in the twin cities. the ambience is modern yet casual and comfortable, and we love the deliciously prepared seasonal food that is always beautifully presented. a couple stand outs from over the years (that i can remember off the top of my head): the champagne and truffle potato soup and the tender and flavorful octopus, yum. borough (and their sister bar parlour) has some of the best craft cocktails in minneapolis! the old fashioned is a perennial favorite, but it is always fun to try some of their tasty new seasonal concoctions too. also, the service is absolutely divine. we are always extremely impressed by the professionalism and knowledge of the wait staff. in conclusion, if you have not been here yet-- what are you waiting for? if you don't have a good excuse or a special occasion, go during restaurant week! you will be glad that you did. :) read more

Stopped by this place with some friends on a recommendation from someone. We heard it was great, and were anxious to try it out. Came in to find tons of open space in the bar/kitchen area, and cramped seating in the dining area. The menu is listed in sections called "first", "second", "third"... but the waiter was unable to explain what any of this meant. When asked, he talked in circles about everything being deconstructed and that the menu changes often. When ordering drinks, he had no knowledge of the bar. Ordered some bloody marys, and came back saying they were out of BM mix. Ordered a vodka drink, and he came back saying they were out of the vodka. Not knowing what the menu designations meant, we looked around and saw that all the other meals around us, while served on huge plates, were tapas-sized. The food was mostly good, but WAYYYYY overpriced for the miniscule portions you get. Other than the size, nobody had complaints on the food except for me. I ordered the skate, which was cooked to a crisp... dried out and tasting like cardboard. Add in extremely slow service, constant up-sell sales pitches, and a snobby staff. Long story short, we spent $200+ on 4 of us, and all ate again right after we left. I will never be back here, and I would never recommend this place to anyone else. Some positives..... ummmm, the waiters seemed to have extensive menu knowledge when it came to the food. They could list off every ingredient. Unfortunately, they came off as very pretentious, and the descriptive of the day was "eclectic". Also, while it took forever to get served/food/check/etc, they were on the ball when it came to keeping water glasses filled. read more

I have now been to the Borough three times since it's launch in January. As I live just down the street, it was nice to see this place pop up after the closure of the Public House. While I understand the intentions with its food, I think they are still trying to find their feet. One of the largest problems is the ambiance - the dining area is a concrete cube; there is absolutely zero sound dampening anywhere in the room. Without shouting, it is impossible to be heard from across the table during prime time. One of the largest problems we have with the food at the Borough is the inconsistency in the quality of the dishes. They have ranged from well balanced and well presented meals, to completely unpalatable. In addition, what constitutes a large dish versus a medium dish versus a small dish falls is as inconsistent as the cooking. All that said, my favorite part of the restaurant is the attached bar on the ground level, The Parlour. The bar is able to accomplish everything the restaurant is trying to attempt. The barkeeps are amiable, engage with their patrons, and most importantly, know their stuff. I hope that the Borough is able to iron out their problems, but as it stands - I won't be ordering food there for the foreseeable future. The place just isn't consistently 'good' enough to warrant a $75 meal. read more

Borough is lovely, great atmosphere, good staff (a little less attentive than they could have been because we don't drink), and a safe neighborhood with a pleasant valet service. Here is where my criticism begin. As a retired chef I am going to offer this. EDITING! As said before by many the deviled egg is yummy and the chicken skin on point. Ok. But the squash soup ate like a squash purée and definitely should have been shared because it was so thick almost like baby food. It should have been thinned and needed more citrus however the mole flavor was pleasant....I don't know where the onion was ( was that the stringy stuff I thought was shredded carrot? ) less would have been more without that...try a little cilantro perhaps? Every one around us got the tartine as did we. was there radish ? was there seed? was there both. EDIT...it did not need it. It would have been yummy on its own. The risotto was WAY over salted and the crunchy rice was unnecessary....I want my risotto to creamy. EDIT! Also something sweet was in there....fig? Why? To combat the over saltiness. The tagliatelle with black truffle....I would have paid 10 dollars more to have more truffle less salt ( way way way way heavy handed) and a thinner cream sauce But if the noodles were made in house perfectly done and perfectly cooked. The waygu beef was a home run done to perfection but again EDIT...it did NOT need the cherry just a Demi would have made it great! For desert the chestnut Brownie was one of the best pieces of perfection I have EVER had! OMG! I would go back late at night just to have that again! Look as a chef myself it always hurts to hear the bad, AND it's ok to try new things...just not ALL one plate ...I understand they just Re hauled their menu two weeks ago...they need more time to work on it...I may go back, but I will give it time. read more

My absolute favorite restaurant in Minnesota!! I can't even give you a food recommendation because everything on the menu is extraordinary!! I have never had a bad experience here. And they have a bar u can sit at to watch the magic happen read more

Would have been a 5 star experience but we were seated at a table slightly close to the door. Our legs were freezing but we braved though it as we enjoyed the night. read more

Absolutely try the Borough Burger. It's billed as "no condiments necessary" and that is the truth - it's packed with so much flavor. Great atmosphere and vibes all around. read more

Great intent, flawed execution, catastrophic prices. Been there a few times now, and poked around the menu and drinks. I can best sum it up with their tortellini. $12, for 3 small cheese pasta in beef broth should be impeccable, and could be well worth it. The pasta should have a handsome tooth, the cheese be rich yet not over powering, and the broth something to sip like a fine tea. Over rolling your pasta to the point that it's chewy, is a rookie mistake, particularly at $4 for a quarter sized piece with a "crostini" smaller than the zest in their lovely cocktails. EVERYTHING I've had there has something out of balance that's crucial for its price. Too little salt(and none on the table), no uniting element in a dish, a hair.... (I seem to get a lot of hair in my food at restaurants, I'd attributes it to me being hairy and shedding, but they never match me) Amazing at 1/3 the price, great at half the price, but for 60% of the price I can eat MUCH better in Minneapolis. IF they had nailed the pasta (or any of the little but crucial pieces) this would be a 5 star. At it is the goofs are too severe vs the prices to recommend even bothering with the noisy atmosphere. The bar staff if affable and knowledgeable as well as skilled. It's a shame the kitchen doesn't execute as well, or offer up something like a classy bar snack. If you've never eaten in a Michelin starred restraunt, you'll probably be impressed, but if you remember Aquavit you'll not come here twice. read more