The location 5stars The food 5 stars The service 5 stars The ambiance 5 stars Even though pastas are described as meatless, you can add protein to them! Make your reservations- it gets packed. Cant wait to go back and maybe transition check out the bar, it was really bustling so have some FOMO read more

Wow!!! Josefina has immediately cemented itself as one of my new favorite girls night out or birthday spots. Service is quick and friendly, and they are more than generous with the birthday freebies (we got welcome bday bubbles and a free gelato of our choice)! The wine & drinks menu is great, but the standout of the night that we cannot stop talking out was the born to be a star martini. It came on a gold platter with flowers and was more than enough to split between the 3 of us for ~2 drinks each (& included a mini bottle of veuve)! For apps, the salmon belly was delicious but a smaller portion, the meatballs are a MUST, and the brussel sprouts were incredible and one of my favorites. Favorite mains were the rigatoni diavolo and zuccha pizza+prosciutto. We also tried the fusilli negra but it fell a little flat for us. Dessert here is a MUST! The salted caramel gelato is a large portion and delicious, as is the s'more's budino. read more

Pasta? Amazing. Drinks? Amazing. Pizza? Amazing. Focaccia? Amazing. Service? Amazing. Ambience? Amazing. Couldn't find a single critique of this place if I tried. It's just a lovely spot. Great for friends night out, first date, casual date, alone time. The space is versatile and inviting for really anything. read more

I was very, very excited to try this hot spot in Wayzata and left a little disappointed. The drinks were great (I had a mocktail and he had a nice white wine). Our entrees were something left to be desired. My scallops had sand in them. I thought a small fluke at first and was hoping with each bite for it to be better but it wasn't (probably should have returned, I'm so Minnesotan)... His pasta, 4-5 small pieces of lobster - the taste was amazing but for the price; more lobster would be preferred. To be fair, their focaccia bread was something straight from the heavens! I have not been able to stop thinking about it. The staff were really friendly and I absolutely loved the interior but left feeling underwhelmed with the food. read more

Josefina - Seared Scallops - Italian Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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We had such a wonderful time tonight at Josefina. We started out with some fabulous drinks. We brought our own wine which they decanted for us and we enjoyed a few sips with our servers. Good wine should always be shared. The four of us enjoyed the grilled shrimp and spicy meatballs as an appetizer. One of us had the pork chop, Two of us had the Caesar salad which had a lot of fresh Parmesan. One of us had the carbonara and two of us the grilled burrata and duck. The duck was superb. Overall a fantastic night because of the food, atmosphere and excellent service. Thank you. read more

Amazing!!!! Highly, highly recommend. Perfectly curated menu. Fresh, flavorful ingredients. Been here 4 or 5 times now and every time it's wonderful. The service is always excellent. Lots of thought & detail goes into everything and it really shows. read more

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a great valentine's dinner spent with @josefinarestaurant - it's been around 2-3 years since our last visit, so we were stoked to get a last minute reservation in thanks to the MN snow! we started our night at the bar and finished our meals in their enclosed patio. despite being packed, the experience felt intimate & our service was speedy! what a great spot for celebrations and shareable plates. our orders (in order): mafaldini cacio e peppe // we were honestly expecting this to be a lot creamier and softer in taste, the back pepper was a bit much and overpowering. 6 east coast oysters // hunter loved, but not my favorite. would've loved to have cocktail sauce vs. hot sauce espresso martini // the perfect way to start the night! burrata // bread as always was delicious, the squash & pomegranate however could've used a bit more flavor. bucatini amatriciana // the winner of the night, such thick and yummy noodles and a slightly spicy sauce to die for. read more

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Five stars for service from Anabelle and Natalie! My first time visiting Josefina for a coffee, and these two staff members had standout customer service. They made me feel so welcomed, so much so that I wanted to write a review acknowledging their kindness. I ordered an iced cappuccino, and the coffee flavor is very strong! It wasn't my favorite coffee I've had in Minnesota, but if you're looking for something to wake you up, I think this will do the trick. The space is GORGEOUS. The green painted doors and accent walls and plants make this place a dream to look at! read more

Servers: excellent. They know their stuff. They aren't annoyed when you ask them for recommendations. They served our large party of 12 without a hitch. Ambiance: inside - lovely and posh. outside - they created a four seasons porch - no view but they made it cute. Food: are. you. kidding. me. eating the brussel sprouts changed my life. they are so excellent. i don't even know the magic they put in these but how can that be a vegetable. amazing. foccacia - you need to try this. it's a smalllll portion (4 slices) like most of their items and that is sad -- but we just kept ordering more. problem solved. drinks: how fun are these. they have everything. i loved the non-alcoholic passionfruit. it was delicious. the guys enjoyed their drinks and lemonades. main courses: expensive but delicious. our group tried the salmon, the porkchop, pasta. everything was great. other courses: the pizza is EXCELLENT! a few of the guys ordered the beet salad and liked that a lot too. 100% would go back again. thank you Josefina!! read more

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I spend most mornings sipping a cup of coffee from Josefina and it's always money well spent. The baristas are amazing, always friendly, giving advice about the newest seasonal beverages and including my 2 year old daughter in conversation. I particularly want to highlight Natalie, Maggie and Chloe- they make my day, often! read more

Josefina - Italian Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Love this place!! Came here to celebrate a birthday and try some new things. We made a reservation a few days in advance - would recommend as while you can walk in they're usually pretty busy. We got the focaccia to start which is our favorite. Salty, savory and just delicious. I tried the new brown butter ravioli (called mezzaluna or something like that). Big big fan - it was sweet, salty, citrusy... great flavor profile all around. I hadn't tried this before but would absolutely order again! Great winter dish that wasn't too heavy. Also got the pepperoni pizza which was great. Their pizzas are thin, but soft and flexible crust. If you want a cracker or crispy crust this isn't the place for you. Highly recommend this spot for any Italian cravings! read more

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Love Josefina! Very accommodating, we had some cancellations and they were able to get us a smaller table for myself and my husband. Super friendly and helpful staff and server. Food came out fast and was delicious. We started off with drinks and totally recommend the Josefina martini. 2 drinks for price of 1, yes please! You get a little tray with olives, lemon rind and a bottle with olive juice to make it as dirty as you want. For apps we got the burrata and chicken liver pate, good as expected, bluefin tuna and we ordered 3 different pastas to try: Spaghetti carbonara- fresh pasta was so good with classic flavors of what a carbonara should have. Malfaldini cacio de Pepe - my husband's fave of the night. I haven't had a cacio de Pepe with these types of noodle before but it was perfect amount of cheese and pepper Fusilli Negra- my fave dish of the night, squid ink rotini like pasta in a light tomato sauce and tender chunks of lobster. Do I need to say more?? Delish For dessert we for pistachio gelato and apple blueberry galette with vanilla bean gelato. Oh so good! read more

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Came here for takeout and I continue to be impressed! My fiance and I ordered a pizza & salad for takeout on a Saturday night to bring to a brewery - you pick up over in the gelato area. We came right when they opened and only waited about 5 minutes, very fast! We did the Pineapple Fra Diavolo & Caesar salad. Both were delicious and filling - it was the perfect size for the two of us, even when my fiance is a big eater. We will definitely be back for takeout again! read more

First time at Josefina after it being very widely hyped up. The Brussel sprouts were to die for! I've never had sprouts like this before, sweet and sour like. We had the Cacio e Pepe and pizza. Loved the service and ambiance. Lesser version of Red Rabbit. Price was solid. Valet was nice to have although they took my $20 and didn't give any change. read more

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Hands down one of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities. This is our go to for birthday celebrations and other special occasions. The vibe in here is top-notch, service is excellent and food is beyond! If you're in the mood for an excellent pizza pasta, or even fresh fish- this is the place for your group! They can handle small tables and groups alike. It is perfect for date night or a girls night out. Don't forget gelato to end your evening -- the salted caramel is the absolute best! read more

Josefina - Italian Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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Such a solid place with a cool bar scene, nicely appointed main dining area, and unique back room (greenhouse type ceiling). The service is very good and the drink and food options satisfy adventurous and also plain eaters. Love the location right across from Lake Minnetonka read more

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My husband and I decided to check out Josefina for our anniversary and wow, we loved every bite! We got there just as the doors opened at 5. We walked in and were impressed with the ambiance and decor - modern and romantic! The service was outstanding! The waiter helped us decide what to order and it was amazing food. We started with meatballs that were outstanding. I ordered the zucchini lasagna and it was so good. My husband ordered the pork chop and it was seriously the best pork chop ever made: I'm not even a pork chop fan and would absolutely order this again! When they heard it was our anniversary - they gave us a free dessert!!! Such a nice way to end a beautiful evening. We can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Have been wanting to go to Josefina's forever and it didn't disappoint!! Went there on a Saturday night and we were seated at the pizza oven which was kind of fun to see all the pizzas being cooked! All the food was SO GOOD. Pricey (but we knew that going in) but everything we ordered from the food to the drinks were amazing! There was nothing we wished we hadn't ordered. The pasta was insanely good and each dish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were on point! Service was good and inside was a fun ambiance filled with chatter but not too loud to have a conversation at the table. Definitely already planning another trip back soon! read more

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I was there, without a reservation, with my 98 yr old friend who had worked there years ago as Schuetts (?). The food - incredible. The service -amazing. The kindness and generosity overwhelming. A month ago my friend was hospitalized with little hope for going home. She didn't say this was on her bucket list, but she was determined not to leave until a table opened up. I know she left energized for the beautiful experience. "I can't wait to tell my kids! And our friends!" She's alive and well. You were part of that. For me? Other reasons made it one of my most beautiful experiences ever. Thank you. Thank you! Becky (Rebekah) read more

We went to Josefina for a birthday dinner recently and it was so. freaking. good. We split the chicken liver pate, mushroom pizza, and cavatelli, and everything was just super well balanced, delicious, and done with such care. Such a lovely space, too -- would be perfect for everything from date night to a business dinner. They really made our evening special; we can wait to come back! read more

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this is a spot i have been wanting to try for a long time & I was able to just the other day! The ambiance is a 10/10 The staff was nice & helpful in recommendations The mains + tapas were delicious The cocktails were divine & the desserts were decadent Definitely will be back read more

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Went on a date here! We had a reservation for 5:30! Service was good. Not overly attentive which allowed us to have time to connect. We split an app, pasta dish, and pizza. The olive oil gelato was unbelievable! read more

Service truly makes or breaks the experience. Our server refused to split the bill for us (I dined with a group of 8 women, aged 40-70) despite us asking him twice. He then ignored us for close to 10 minutes until we "gave in" and charged the full meal for 8 women to 1 credit card. Josefina's unwillingness to split a bill should have been disclosed as soon as we made the reservation for 8 or sat down. The entire encounter with our server at the end of the meal left us with a bad taste in our mouths. Outside of the service, the food, drink and vibes of the dining room were lovely. The service left us feeling yucky. read more

Love Josefina! One of our favorite places in Minneapolis. The pasta is outstanding. Loved the wine. And the chicken was unbelievable. Can't wait to go back. read more

The food, service, and experience were great. We loved all of the live plants in the restaurant! While we understand this restaurant is a high end place in DT Wayzata, it was over priced for what it was. The drink menu deterred us as drinks were more than appetizers. We would go back if they offered a happy hour but there are other spots with similar concepts with acceptable pricing. read more

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I pretty much always get the half chicken.. even after they changed it, it's still tied for my favorite of all time. I like the patio area a lot, especially in the winter when it's covered and closed up. Service had always been great. read more

We ate dinner with friends at Josephina. They have been talking about how much they enjoyed it so we went on a Tuesday night. Our server, Dana was one of the best servers I have ever had. She was so engaging and attentive while also being a bartender. She really tried hard to connect with us and make sure we were happy. I would absolutely order the Focaccia, just mad I forgot to pick up a loaf for home. The cauliflower was amazing with an incredible sauce. My husband asked for some sausage with Cacio Pepe and he couldn't believe how good it was. I had the eggplant which was great. My favorite thing was the corn creme brulee. Delicious! Parking is on street or behind the restaurant there is a parking ramp. read more

This was our second time dining here and we celebrated birthdays each time. We arrived with a reservation on a Sunday night and it was quite busy. We ordered two mocktails, two appetizers, one pasta, one main and one pizza. Arancini, big eye tuna, ricotta meatballs, Fusilli Negra, wild duck breast, seared scallops, Salsiccia Piccante pizza, and crispy Brussels sprouts. Out of all the dishes we tried, our top favorites were the fusilli negra, big eye tuna, and Brussels sprouts. The big eye tuna was very unique and came with these homemade crackers. The Brussel sprouts were probably the best we've ever had, if you don't like smoky burnt flavor though, it might not be for you. Everything tasted great, no compliants on anything, and service was phenomenal. They gave us a complimentary birthday dessert that came with a candle! So nice of them. Also, they gave some cannolis at the end that was on the house, but those were alright. Ambiance was modern and I loved the greenery they have. read more

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It was very aesthetic and fancy in the dining area. There was also a heated patio in winter that had string lights over it. We went on a Thursday night without a reservation and they had spots open on the patio and at the pizza bar. The server was very attentive and nice! The burrata appetizer was just ok, it didn't have much flavor and only came with 4 small pieces of bread. The pappardelle with oxtail was amazing and creamy! The lamb and mint pasta had a slight fishy aftertaste and probably wouldn't order it again. There was valet parking or busy street parking outside. Overall a fun place to go in Wayzata! read more

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Great food and atmosphere. The really good bartender is no longer there. : ( Porkchop great Chicken great Caesar great Pizza great read more

Yes, Yes, Yes is the answer to your question of should you go eat here. Yum! The interior was gorgeous and we had an amazing server who helped us determine what to order and was so gracious and helpful. Pretty sure every item on the menu is amazing. Everything we ate and drank was fabulous. Go and make your reservation now. read more

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Radiatore pasta with Lamb sugo, anchovy & mint - 9.1/10 Fusilli Negra pasta with Lobster, tomato, and mint - 8.2/10 Grilled Atlantic Salmon with summer squash, chickpea, & Kalamata - 8.3/10 Cauliflower Scapece - 8.3/10 Crispy Brussel Sprouts - 9.2/10 Arancini with mozarella, olive, sauce diavolo - 8.7/10 Funghi Pizza with oyster mushroom, creme fraiche, fresno - 8.2/10 East Coast Oysters - 9/10 Overall Food, Service & Vibe 9/10 read more

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I am not a fan of its atmosphere because it was too loud the night we went but I want to give a 5 star rating for the food. The quality, balancing of the flavor and creativity are just incredible! I ordered the lobster pasta and my husband had the duck. They were both cooked exceptionally well. I've eaten at many great restaurants but I haven't had any duck with such thin crispy skin outside and evenly juicy, tender meat inside. It's rare to find pasta made with squid ink sauce in Twin Cities, not to mention that the lobster meat tastes fresh, sweet and chewy. The desert is also unique that you won't find anywhere else, great presentation, not so sweet but make you want to have more. The best part is its price - we ordered starter, two drinks, two entree and desert, only $94. I'd definitely go again. read more

I had been craving good Italian food, and this definitely hit the spot. They have some really traditional stuff, but also some pretty unique takes on traditional Italian food. The cocktails and experience were also great!! Even got a limoncello shot at the end just like Italy We split everything between 2 people and it was really nice they served the pasta already split in 2 dishes. The squash on the burrata and the scallops was soo good. The Fiore cocktail was sweet and really floral which I loved! read more

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Plants, pasta, pizza: the perfect spot to catch them all! Probably one of my favorite spots in Wayzata, this Italian restaurant is the perfect atmosphere for a formal dinner, grabbing a pizza with a coworker, or a cocktail with a friend! The space itself is very modern, with wood accents and live plants everywhere. One of the best features of this spot is the diversity in seating environments: dining room for our formal guests, a heated patio and pizza bar for casual guests, and a bar area for the rest! We were seated in the bar area, and thought it was great. Our server was attentive, timely, but not overbearing or absent! Cocktails and food are top notch! They serve all the classic cocktails, but also have a line of signature plays on those classics! I had the Montengra Old Fashioned, and thoroughly enjoyed the extra depth of these new additions. We always order family style and shared: Arancini, Burrata, Fusili, Ravioli, and a Fughi Pizza. The star for me was the butternut squash ravioli, which was just bursting with flavor in every bite! The Fusili are an intriguing photo op, but fell flat in having any nuanced or original flavor. Add an espresso martini and a scoop of heavenly gelato to finish it off, and the night was complete. Josefina is a great addition to the Wayzata food scene, and will continue to be high on my list of West Metro establishments to frequent! read more

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I have always wanted to dine here. I asked my lifelong friend to meet me here after I finished my day working at Gunderson's Jewelers nearby. We had a reservation and we were seated in the bar area. Service was very good. Out waiter was kind to understand we had a bunch of catching up to do. A co-worker of mine had suggested a few menu items to me before I left the store and that was helpful. We enjoyed the burrata that visually comes out looking more like cottage cheese instead of the "ball" look but the flavor was amazing on the grilled bread. We then ordered the1/2 boneless chicken. I don't normally order chicken when I go out...but now I will. Great flavors as well with this entrée. Very satisfying is a word I would use to describe this dish. We both agreed that we look forward to returning and would like to try a pasta -the Mafaldini Cacio E Pepe. Thank you for a very relaxing night. read more

Josefina - Burrata app - Italian Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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Review on takeout--outstanding experience, love that there's a quiet, separate area to wait. If you're considering getting a takeaway pizza, my advice is to just do it!! read more

Josefina - Pineapple fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Worst dining experience I've had in years... rock and hair in my food, horrible flavors, poor service, crumbly dry ice cream, vomit on the floor... We had a group of 6 on a slow Wednesday early evening. We were seated on the covered patio and while it was 55° outside, they had the heat set to 75. We asked them to turn it down and they turned it to 70 which was still too hot. Later we asked if they could try 65 and they instead turned the heat off completely (maybe out of spite? lol) which left us all shivering by the time our entrees arrived. The worst part was the food. I ordered the scallops and the second she put my plate down we noticed there was a hair on it. It was about an inch long fine dark brown hair and it was on the edge of the plate not on the food so I said "eh, well... I guess it wasn't touching anything... I'll just brush it off." She said nothing, probably to avoid the other girls noticing. The scallops were the worst I've ever had. They were so salty you couldn't taste the scallop at all, and the other flavors were far too overpowering. Spicy chili and smoked cumin, other heavy spices... scallops are so delicate, even without the salt-bomb the dish was bad. Plus, the customer photos I've seen of the scallops offered 5 scallops, I only received 4. THEN... there was a rock in my food. I bit down was horrified that I might have cracked a tooth, I attached a photo but there was a literal pebble in the scallop dish. I have never asked for my food to be comped and I still didn't this night but I expected that with both hair and rocks in my food they'd comp it. They did not. Instead they offered a free dessert. So I order pistachio gelato. I used to live in Italy and I miss gelato. This isn't gelato, it's ice cream. Gelato is silky, chewy/stretchy, not dry. The pistachio ice cream was cracking and crumbling (also attached a photo of that) because it was so over-churned. Thank god it was free... At the end of the disappointing meal I went to the women's restroom to wash up. One of the 2 stalls had a small puddle of vomit in front of the toilet. Not sure how long it was there but it was just the cherry on top of a horrible evening. Other than that, the pizzas were just average and the service was off. We had to repeatedly ask for drinks to be refilled and they'd bring only one at a time. Even when 3 of us had diet cokes and all asked to be refilled they'd come back 10 min later with one Diet Coke. I obviously won't be back. read more

Josefina - Pebble found in my scallops... maybe from the sand, they must not have been washed well. Unbelievably salty too. - Italian Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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Yes please. The drinks, the food, the vibes - does it get any better than Josefina? Nope! We celebrated a friend's birthday at Josefina and had an amazing time! Kicked off right away with drinks - one of the bartenders brought bubbly over and realized I was pregnant, and promptly went back and made me the most DELICIOUS n/a drink complete with beautiful flower ice ball! It was amazing. I will say, they do change their menu seasonally, so some of the dishes we had in their exact form might not be on the current menu. But rest assured, the flavors and atmosphere are always amazing. We kicked off dinner with a few starters, the burrata with toasted bread, focaccia bread and Brussel sprouts. Truthfully, I could have just eaten that for dinner and be so so so happy. I'm a huge fan of any type of burrata dish, and spreading that soft cheese on the toasty bread was a match made in heaven! The crispy Brussel sprouts were also amazing (pine nut gremolata, garlic agrodolce, mint) - exactly what you want in a Brussel sprouts dish. Now, for dinner, we got a LOT of different dishes. There were about 12 of us, so we had everything from the pappardelle with oxtail, the mafaldini cacio e Pepe (a favorite), the fusili negra (lobster, tomato, mint) which is incredible, and then a pappardelle with prawns which, for me, a seafood lover, was delish. We also tried a few pizzas, and the arugula one was fantastic. Okay in all honestly, it was all fantastic. We finished off our dinner with a smattering of gelatos - perfect sweet way to end the night. They have a rotating seasonal gelato flavor as well as some main staples, like pistachio and chocolate, and all are incredible! Highly recommend for any occasion, whether just a drink and snacks with friends or anniversary celebration. You will not regret it! read more

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I have been here. Few times now and can feel comfortable to rate the restaurant as excellent - for ambiance, mostly delicious food and great service. Last night we had the half chicken, pappardelle with oxtail, wood fired beets and halibut ceviche with 2 glasses of vino and a chocolate budino for dessert. Everything was so delicious except for the ceviche. It was so fishy! We loved the chicken and the pasta. The chicken was served with hot sauce and salmogrio sauce. Now that sauce made the dish extraordinary. Previously, we've had the pizza! So good. I always go for Margherita. The fungi is also a favorite but it was too salty here. All in all, a favorite restaurant with beautiful greenery from Tonkadale nursery. Always a pleasure to visit. Of course it's pricier. So this is an occasional spot to visit. read more

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