Alas, we had two more people in my party than the cutoff for the restaurant, so I wasn't able to test out the amazing tasting menu that I've been hearing about. We were able to set up a reservation in the cafe though, which the hostess assured us would be a unique experience of its own. Upon arriving, I had to circle around the area a few times to find parking. If you plan on going to Alma, definitely make sure that you plan for additional time to find parking, especially before peak dining times. There is valet service, but it looked like even they had filled up their limited amount of spaces. It's a very popular place! My friends and I arrived about 10-15 minutes before our reservation time. Unfortunately, the restaurant was running a bit behind and we were awkwardly stationed at the front after our reservation time passed waiting for our table to clear. The hostess was very apologetic, but we completely understood that they couldn't really do much about it. By the time we were seated, they immediately brought over several appetizers on the house- an extremely nice gesture for the wait. The food, without question, was amazing. The cafe environment, although not what we initially planned for, was very intimate. We were seated toward the back with a great view of the kitchen staff preparing the meals. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The cafe certainly lived up to all my expectations. And even though there were some hiccups, staff were very accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure we still had an enjoyable experience. read more

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Alma used to be my absolute favorite in Minneapolis. Hands down. I was disappointed when I came to visit my used-to-be favorite restaurant for the first time after its renovation. To sum up my experience, food was average. You can find better food in the twin cities, and the service was very mediocre. I made a reservation for 4 on a Sunday night. Our reservation time was 8:30pm. We ended up showing up 10 minutes before the reservation time, and the hosts told us we will be seated "in a few seconds". We were told to sit in the cafe area and order a drink while we wait. Please note, the restaurant and the cafe share the same hosts. However, the cafe doors are always open, whereas, the restaurant doors are shut. It gives you a feeling of having to be invited in. We checked with the hosts at around 8:35, and the hosts told us we would be seated "momentarily" and asked us to keep waiting. I was starting to get impatient so I gave my Anderson Cooper eye roll at 8:42 and the hosts finally went into the restaurant to check. He came back to tell us that it would be approximately 4 more minutes. Please note that there were two sets of people that arrived after us and they were seated at a reasonable time. We were brought into the restaurant at around 8:50 and noted there were a bar area at the restaurant. However, we were not offered to sit inside the restaurant bar to wait? We also noted that there were a couple open 4-people tables, but instead of letting us in, they chose to keep us waiting until after our reservation time. We ordered our food and our server seemed to be very nervous. However, she did recommend two drinks that our party enjoyed. The food was average. They tried to incorporate unusual ingredients to bring new dining experience. However, the food was not executed the way that it should be. I was expecting an experience that would surprise my tastebuds, but My tastebuds were definitely underwhelmed. We finished our meal in 1 hour and 15 minutes (which was shorter than the normal meal time of 2-3 hours according to my past experience). We then ordered one dessert and one cheese board. Our server was nowhere to be found after we ordered our dessert so we had to check with another server in regards to the progress of our dessert and cheese plate. The other server stated the Kitchen hadn't start our order yet, so we requested to cancel the order after waiting for 30 minutes. I was very disappointed with Alma this last time I was there and would not be returning in the near future due to my experience that day. read more

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It keep saying it's open and when I get there the closes sign is up! If you are going to close early out of the blue you should changed the open status on your online status accordingly. read more

$400 dinner for two? The reality is it was worth 1/2 of that Investment. If the extra $200 is meaningless to you, then by all means...enjoy.

Maybe this was not my thing.... I think I am too A.D.D. To have a 3 hour dinner here. Wasn't expecting that. I'm not a slow eater and this was our first visit so I am not sure if this is the way it's supposed to be but there was 45 minutes between each course brought out each of which were mediocre at best and everything was cold. I've been to course dinners and typically there is not that much time between courses. If this was a 7 course dinner... we would have put in a full workday.... First, we were sat on the "terrace" which is basically a fancy name for an cantilevered structure over something else that you have to walk up a narrow stairwell to get too. The ceiling is low and it's dark up there and the carpet is even dark.... navy? And excuse me but why is there carpet? The entire place is gorgeous except for this space which is probably why it's so dark. We were sat in the back corner table in the utter darkness and under the Mitsubishi wall temperature control unit. Yes.... that is the start of our experience. We started off with a few cocktails and the only option is prix fix dinner where you choose your starter, middle and entree. When you look online they have an ala cart menu but that's really not an option. I had the bok choy fritters and my husband had Tuna poke. I should have had the poke. The fritters weren't really fritters. It was battered and deep fried bok choy leaves. Me and my husband both agreed it wasn't great... didnt eat it. 2nd course he got the black something.... it was eggplant w a sausage and it was good. I got the lemon orzo.... big strike out for me again. It was drenched in a heavy butter creame and had fish scales in it. I hate fish skin. It also had rabbit meat in it that was ice cold. Weird. I didn't eat that one either. Last course husband had lamb and I had scallops. Scallops were fine. Cold but edible. There wasn't a lot of flavor to them. Sea salt and pepper and the sauce was bland. We forewent dessert as we were ready to leave after 3 hours and the air thing blowing cold air on us for 3 hours. Check was $250. For $250 there's better options. The service was really good! Just disappointing on a food level since we made reservations 6 weeks prior and were really looking forward to it. There's better food in the city at this price that is served hot and isn't a 3 hour experience. read more

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This is now one of my new favorite foodie restaurants in Mpls! I came with a friend on a foodie weekend from Denver and we were delighted by the snowstorm that kept everyone away. Typically we wouldn't have been able to get a reservation for a peak time with two days notice but since the roads were seemingly vag and our hotel was only two miles away, they got us in no issue! We did the three course tasting menu, a steal! And I added on the wine pairing. Total it wad only just over $100 for me, which is a great deal considering the wine and food quality and the service. They were also able to accommodate my gluten-free request without batting an eye lash! I had the hamachi crudo to start, light and flavorful - and a fun dish to eat. My friend had the duck pate bruschetta, beautiful and full of flavor! Next, I had the octopus tempura pho which had the most lovely, fragrant broth (I learned it was the kaffir lime that did it!) I don't remember what my friend had as I was so focused on my pho. We then each had the duck two-ways entree and it was cooked perfectly as duck should be. Once we had cleaned house on the dinner, we weren't sure we had room (or time, we were heading to show) for dessert but they sounded amazing! On my next trip here, I'll be back! P.S. I would've taken pictures but I left my phone in the car, which was lovely as I then spent dinner the way it should be, focused on my friend and my food. read more

Always a great meal--not good, great. Service is always attentive and unobtrusive. There are reasons that this place has survived for decades. read more

I went to Alma for breakfast in their cafe area. While their menu is pretty small for breakfast time, there is good variety in what they do offer. I had the classic breakfast plate with pork sausage. It was a great serving size and I wasn't able to finish all of it by myself. But that might have something to do with the cookie and China breakfast tea I had. A cool point of this cafe is their selection of pastries and the seating area itself. Very spacious and cute. They are on the pricier side of things, but it's worth it. read more

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We had a product release celebration dinner here. It's a cute place. Not very large with a nice ambiance. The lighting is low in the front of restaurant. We were in a private room in the back. We had a group of about 20. There was a smaller tables put together to make one long table in the middle of the room. It was a bit difficult for everyone to interact. We were able to interact in smaller groups. The service great from the beginning. We came in and checked in at the front where we had the option to check our coats. We were escorted to the back where we were served in a private room. This would be a great space with a group of a certain size. Maybe max 15. We had about 25. The tables in the middle of the room made it a bit difficult to socialize before dinner. And having one long table made it difficult to socialize with those not next to you during dinner. Amazing ricotta Appetizer Loved the ambiance Creative Cocktails read more

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RESTAURANT ALMA. Situated right next to the café. Very quiet, lovely place to dine. The staff are laid back, friendly and above all, the dining experience is very quiet!. Service: 8/10 Ambience: 8/10 Flavor: 8/10 Taste: 7/10 Authenticity: NA. Verdict: highly recommended. Make sure you get the pink Negroni. read more

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Really cute place that has a good amount of seating and a relaxing atmosphere. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. I got the crispy smashed potatoes and they were delicious! I also got a latte with almond milk and it was sweet but not overwhelmingly so. I only deducted a star because I wish they had more vegan-friendly options! read more

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When I read Ravena F's review, my first though was "wow" this place sounds perfect and since we are heading that direction and our first night would be a free one, maybe we can check it out. But as you well know, often times logistics and laziness play a big part in keeping you from doing things you mean to do. My wife and I arrived on separate airlines into Minneapolis roughly around the same time. We were both cranky as neither of us had eaten. After picking up our rental car and then heading to our hotel we started discussing dinner options. TGIF? Chilis? We were starving and at this point anything sounded good. I then remembered reading about Alma and decided to inquire at the front desk and ask how far away it was from our hotel. Turns out we were only a couple miles away! Before heading out I called the restaurant to make sure they could take us and were told to just come on out. When we arrived (around 8) the dining room was just about empty. There was only one other table of two and then us.We found out later that it was State Fair weekend and most places are slow during this time. However as the evening went on, the place did start to fill up. The menu is set up as a pre fix but are able to order as single dishes if you like. As mentioned, it's $45 for three courses and is an excellent value considering the quality. But believe it or not, we chose not to go this route and just piece milled out dinner. My wife and I shared a pesto and tomato salad. I usually do not get worked up over a dinner salad, but this one was amazing! The tomatoes tasted as if they were freshly picked from a backyard and were accompanied by thinly sliced new potatoes and marinated red peppers. We were in the mood for a sparkling, but the only one they had by the glass was a Spanish Cava. It was delicious! hints of apple and earth, very Champagne like and at $9 a glass a total steal! For my main I went with the pork tenderloin. One of my pet peeves is that many restaurants tend to over cook pork. I am one of those who prefer mine medium rare. When it arrived, that is exactly how it came out. Score! It was served over a sweet corn chowder and jalapeno corn bread. Every bite was mouth watering. My wife ordered two small plates, the calamari which I did not try as I am "allergic" and the smoked chicken cannelloni which scored an OMG! Our wine selection was a Spanish Petalos. I had never heard of the grape, but it was absolutely delicious. It reminded both of us a big pinot (think Goldeneye from the Anderson Valley) and for the price ($55) was again an amazing value. Alma uses Reidel wine glasses which being a glass snob was happy to see. We finished our dinner off with a cheese course. They served the cheese with a chutney and nectarines drizzled in honey. This made for lots of fun mixing and matching our cheeses. Along with our cheese. They also brought us out a complimentary glass of Muscat. A very nice gesture in my book. Laurie our server was very nice and attentive and made sure we had a nice night out. Some of the reviews mention that the portions here are small which I agree with, but considering the quality of the meal I had zero problem with this. This is truly a find! Inside Tip. Do not park in the lot next to the restaurant, it's a private lot that belongs to an apartment building and they will TOW! read more

***Restaurant Alma is reminiscent of California restaurants (focus on seasonal produce, utilization of global ingredients) and the food was good, but I think this restaurant has the potential to be much greater than what I experienced*** Restaurant Alma reminds me a lot of California restaurants. There is a lot of creativity in the menu, a focus on seasonal ingredients, food that is casual but still very refined, an integration of global ingredients, and a well thought out space. Everything I had was good, maybe even very good, but I still felt there were one or two things with each course that could have been better. And maybe if they were, I would have left thinking Restaurant Alma is an exceptional restaurant rather than just a very good one. Their amuse was very good--crisp greens, crunchy tortilla chips, a sweet and creamy corn flan, and a great sauce that had a distinct heat. There were great things about their pork belly starter. The pork belly was very tender and moist without being overly fatty and they achieved a slight crispiness on the exterior that many restaurants do not produce. The distinct miso taste reminded me that so many restaurants list miso on their menu but do not deliver on the flavor. The garnish of apple, cabbage and radish was ordinary though and there was way too much of it--something you would expect to find at a lesser restaurant. The chilled sweet corn soup had a great corn flavor as well as a thickness and creaminess that you just want to have more and more of. The cherry tomato garnish provided a nice contrast, but I was not a huge fan of the smoked salmon. It delivered a noticeably smoky flavor, but it was more cooked than I was expecting (it did not have the satisfying moist texture of a lot of smoked salmon). Their grilled quail was very good. The quail meat was very juicy; nice flavor too. The skin had a great char so there was a unique smoky exterior to the quail that I have not tasted often. The quail came with a really great saba reduction--rich and intense. The dried fruit was also good. This was a take on panzanella and they almost pulled it off here. The toasted bread had a great chew on some pieces--so much better than basically croutons I've had with other panzanella salads (like the one I had at Yountville's Redd). Unfortunately, some of the toasted bread was quite soggy too. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/restaurant-alma-minneapolis?select=OXirSdIRNZMpuik-HK2Jrw#ruXNLuo9ibSHzz9VCpqlJQ For my entree, I had the olive oil poached sturgeon, which was also seared. They did a good job making the dense fish moist and slightly flaky. The bacon crumble helped add necessary flavor to the kind of bland fish and all of the garnishes from the summer beans to the potatoes and scallion pesto were all pleasing. I tried their cheeses and their Alemar Bent River Camembert was very good--strong and creamy. The cheese came with great garnishes including good crisps, nicely cut fruit and candied walnuts. For dessert, I had their goat cheese tart and this was very ambitious and on the verge of being excellent. The goat cheese was mixed with mascarpone or something like that to provide a sweetness and lightness while still maintaining a distinct goat cheese flavor. The crispy wafer base was very good. The wafer was just one thin piece though; I wish there were more layers like a Napoleon. The ancho chocolate was very good--great mix of chocolate and heat without being dry like a lot of spicy chocolate desserts. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/restaurant-alma-minneapolis?select=OXirSdIRNZMpuik-HK2Jrw#y2LeRZeeluDx5rSRvkmkVA There was also a good cherry tomato confit and very high quality bacon that was crispy, meaty and chewy. They did not candy the bacon or anything like that so it did not feel as integrated with the dish like other bacon desserts I've had. Service was good. The hostess was the type of nice and welcoming person that any restaurant would want. My server was polished, professional and polite but also personable. There was a little bit of uneven pacing between courses but nothing too noticeable. The dining room was great. It had a fresh, clean, contemporary, upscale, but also approachable look that went perfectly with the menu. Great big windows too to lighten up the room as well as to showcase the nice trees nearby. Prices were good. They do a 3-course tasting menu for $50 (desserts are an additional charge), which provides both a generous amount of food as well as the ability to try a good variety of proteins and vegetables. Restaurant Alma is my kind of restaurant, which is maybe why I was hoping for more. It reminds me a lot of Niche in St. Louis, but I left that restaurant with a much stronger impression. Still, Restaurant Alma's food is good and they might have some items that are exceptional. If I lived in Minneapolis, I would definitely be returning to find out. Free street parking is available. read more

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You haven't had a GOOD meal and dining experience until you have tried Alma! What every restaurant at this caliber or any level for that matter should strive to be. Damn good. Not many restaurants are rated 5 stars in my book, but this one sure makes it so, here's why. Thumbs up: -Excellent customer service, not too friendly, not pretentious for its fine dining atmosphere, just perfect. Attentive. Confident. Knowledgeable. Smooth. -Price point to portions to taste ratio=matched to perfection. -Clean, nice environment, comfortable and simple style -Watching the staff from kitchen, to hostess, to manager this is how it should be done-well. Communication, fluidity, if there was ever a problem you would never know. They got a system down. -Food is A - MAZING, can't go wrong with anything. We had the veggie options and meat options, um yummy! Just enough to make you full, yet want a little more perhaps. -Desserts alone can break your heart it's so good! Best dessert place in town! Thumbs down: -I have been here a couple of times and wish every meal can be this good, but I can't eat it every day, now that's a thumbs down! -Parking is eh, street parking Treat yourself to this, you won't regret it. read more

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Alma has been one of the darlings of the Twin Cities' dining scene for quite some time now and I have enjoyed my meals here over the years. The ambiance is cozy and toes the line between upscale and Midwestern casual (though leans more toward the former). The basic premise is to select your own set meal from a number of different seasonal items on the menu (though a la carte is an option as well). While not every plate here has knocked it out of the park for me, I have still enjoyed each visit and find the value to be on par with many other restaurants of its caliber. I confess to knowing little about wine, but they seem to have a well curated list and I've never had a problem finding a beer from the relatively small list that I enjoy. Service has always been very knowledgeable of the menu and those with allergy concerns, etc. shouldn't need worry, as it's been pretty obvious the waitstaff are well versed when it comes to the menu. Knowledge seems to out-trump friendliness for some, but overall nothing to complain about. read more

Outstanding food and great service. The dishes were not the combinations one expects but outstanding nevertheless. Go for the pre-fixe menu the portions sizes are just right and the deserts are to die for! Highly recommended one of the best in the country! Abhay read more

Keep up the good work, service rocks, atmoshpere rocks, and of course the food rocks Yummy Croissants, yummy latte Fun fun fun Keep up the good work James read more

Overall (C): Some good bites, but WAY too many issues for the price premium; won't come back, and will recommend others avoid Alma as well. Service: (C-) Table wasn't ready for our group until 10-15 minutes after our reservation time. Service was slow (two hours after ordering our entrees finally arrived at the table), server was not knowledgeable about the menu, and constantly had to be flagged down for drink orders--they just seemed "out of it" Drink: (B) Decent selection, decent pricing, pretty good Food: (C) Some tasty bites: olives and cheese starter, Duck Two Ways, but portions were too small, and hot dishes were served cold Ambiance: (A) Cozy, comfortable, cool -- really nice Value: (D-) Way overpriced. read more

Alma is the bar to which we hold all fine dining in the Twin Cities. We have eaten here on countless celebratory occasions and recently did the dinner for two at home and it was perfection. Easy reheat/finishing instructions, with their excellent house dressing on the salad, ample portions of duck two ways, and a tasty dessert. We also got several bags of "bonus" treats including several of their scones and a blueberry breakfast pastry that were perfect the next morning. Their coffee and bread is delicious and we yearn for the days when we can return to dining in here, but in the meantime, please support this excellent restaurant and coffee shop. They also offer monthly provisions with all sorts of yummy goods that we'd like to try at some point and wine to go. It's an easy walk up from the Stone Arch Bridge and they can't be beat, in our book. read more

During the pandemic we have ordered takeout here several times. They tell us when it will be ready and it is always been ready within a few minutes of the expected time. The food has exceeded my expectations, and I believe we will continue to utilize this restaurant even after the pandemic. read more

Service is nice - order up front or at the table. We like the breakfast and brunch menu and timing really well. Parking in the area isn't great - so plan ahead. Good coffee, rolls, and quiche. read more

Alma is perfection. Seriously. I first visited 10 years ago with my now husband of 8 years. I remember being blown away by the food. We moved out of town, and had not visited again since. Well, I'm back in town and went to Alma to celebrate my birthday last night. What can I say? Alma defines what amazing food is, what great service is, and what every dining experience should be! Food: We each opted for a different tasting menu (and shared a few bites of our dishes), and the highlights for me where the Salmon Tartare, the Garlic Scape Naan, and the Roasted Chicken. Simply delicious! Even complementary dish to start our meal was outstanding (a rabbit salad). Once I tasted that, I knew I'd be in for an unforgettable birthday meal. Service: Outstanding. I never had an empty glass of water, plates were removed expediently, and I never really noticed my server, which in my book is what epitomizes excellent service. I had everything I needed, without feeling like my server ever imposed. As an extra touch, I got a candle on my dessert - my server must have noticed it was my birthday by looking at my ID to serve me wine. Seriously - those guys and gals are TOP NOTCH. I am looking for something to pick at, but I seriously can't. Bottom line is that the two times I'v been to Alma, I've simply left feeling HAPPY. You can't beat that. read more

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We made reservations for dinner in the restaurant for our anniversary. They called a few days in advance to confirm our reservation, ask about any allergies and thank us for spending our anniversary with them. We arrived a few minutes early and were seated right away. We were put in a really cool corner spot, elevated by the bar. We were greeted with champagne and a 'happy anniversary!' The meal was the best we've ever had. We had the amazing staff pair wines to each dish, which I would highly recommend! They are very knowledgeable! Since everything is seasonal and the menu changed constantly, we had no idea what we would get! The menu didn't disappoint with options we both wanted to try! Highlights- chilled corn soup, duck breast & pork tenderloin. The restaurant was full, but we were treated like we were the only ones in the room. Can't say enough amazing things about Alma! read more

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This place has been bookmarked "To Try" for a while. And finally I got to remove that bookmark! It's hard to see if you haven't been there before - look for a door next to Dunn Bros. $50 prix fixe menu is pretty much the standard, but you can order individual plates as well. It appears that it changes frequently as none of the Yelp photo items were on the menu at that time. Bf and I ended up with 6 different choices, so we could maximize our sampling. All dishes were great. My personal favorite was Pork Chops - I know it sounds simple but it was so much better than any pork chops I've ever had.... salivating just thinking about it. read more

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My biggest quibble here is the price point - and don't get me wrong, I don't mind paying $$$ for a special occasion, which is what my dinner at Alma was (celebratory meal for a new job). But $62 for 3 small courses is...a lot. That's $20+ a course and the first two were like 4 bites. One course was literally a piece of grilled bread with pesto and mozzarella. Another was 6 little pillows of pea pasta with three tiny pieces of pancetta. The food was very good but not mind-blowingly inventive and at that price, I expected either more substantial portions or lux ingredients. Especially given that the tasting menu is the only option. They have a weird separate menu called "share" with some additional apps you can buy, which seems to suggest others have not felt sated after the tasting meal, but I wasn't in the mood to pay $8 more for ricotta & crackers or antipasti. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was lovely - elegant and relaxed. Wine list is great with reasonably priced glass and bottle options - we did the pairing, and again, I was scratching my head a little at the pricing. It's $32 for 3 4-oz pours aka 2ish glasses. Steep. So for two people doing the wine pairing and declining dessert, we spent $260. It's fine dining; I did not expect to be stuffed and stumbling out but we left the restaurant neither full nor buzzed. A little disappointing - I have spent less at places like the Bachelor Farmer and Birch Steak and had better experiences. read more

My husband & I were able to dine at Alma for our anniversary a few months back and I have been dreaming of our experience ever since. From the moment we arrived we were treated so kindly by everyone we came into contact with. The food was incredible and every recommendation was spot on. We can not wait to make it back! HIGHLY recommend. read more

We came here full with excitement for a birthday celebration because of what we heard about the restaurant, however our disappointment grew greater and greater as each course dish came out. We tried the $85/person prix-fixe menu which has about 4-5 courses. While appetizers and soup were interesting and the 12-hour braise beef was not bad, the white shrimp pasta was horrible and poorly made: some rigatoni sticking together and some other breaking apart, the shrimp is tiny, dry and taste like from a frozen pack, not to mention there were only 2-3 shrimps in the plate. Another horrible dish is the sturgeon fish, the fish itself tasted fishy and stiff, we can hardly finish one piece. Lastly came the dessert raspberry eclair which we thought can make up some of our disappointment but it was just dry and tasteless. We were also dismayed by the service we received: we reflected our disappointment to our server but received no response nor any follow-up during the whole time at the restaurant. We were thanked for the feedback and was handed the full bill that automatically added a 21% surcharge that we have no choice but to pay. It's a terrible feeling because that service quality doesn't deserve it. We don't like to waste food so still bring back the leftover, but we won't ever come back here again. read more

Had an afternoon menu item, something ending is pasti.. REAL disappointment. Maybe I should come back for lunch, brunch, or dinner. But afternoon menu had near to nothing appetizing :/ I would say though, their Vanilla Latte was very good! read more

Decided to splurge and go out to dinner here on a whim and it was well worth the $$$. The dining area is very intimate with dim lighting and a classic elegance. There is an adjacent cafe perfect for a more casual experience but if you want the full on experience I suggest making a reservation for their dining area. We decided to do the tasting course but ordered our own wines since we wanted to try a a few selections we were intrigued about. The first course my friend ordered some sort of savory soup (?) with egg and caviar and I had a bite and nearly melted in my seat- buttery perfection. I had a meat dish that was basically over-glorified sandwich meat with a fancy crouton on a platter- it tasted just fine but overall compared to everything else it was pretty average. Second course my friend had a dish with duck liver and I had the sweet pea agnolloti which was refreshing yet savory- perfectly prepared noodles with a cream based and salty pancetta. Last, but definitely not least aka my favorite dish, was the duck two-ways- one duck was more traditionally cooked, very moist and just peeling apart with goodness while the other duck was a little crispier on the side and its pairing with the nuts was ingenious. For dessert, we ordered a lovely chocolate mousse to share which was the perfect sweetness to end the evening. Service was great, very attentive to our needs. Would definitely come back to try again! read more

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After multiple attempts to get a reservation on a week end , we decided to go on a week day and went here on Thursday night & the place was packed. I expected it to be little more cozy and upscale , but it was more casual , small & little congested. Nothing great about the interior.They did have small bar in the front. They offer three course for about 55$ with lot of vegetarian & gluten free options.They have fantastic wine selection with some beer/Cocktail options. I ordered hipster burning for my cocktail and it was ok. They have a bit of open kitchen concept and we were seated right in middle of the restaurant and in front of the entrance to the kitchen.Though it was not too bad , it was way too busy from our table. They have no cell phone talk policy so keep that in your mind. Our server was good not great like the one next table who took his time to explain the different menu options and the source of the food. Coming to the food , i ordered SMOKED WHITEFISH & ARUGULA , GRILLED "RED" QUAIL & DUCK TWO WAYS. My first course fish was moistful , tender and well cooked. It came with vinaigrette , potato chips and jalapenos. Though all of them tasted odd separately it tasted when eaten together & it was cohesive.i never understood why they had chips in there but the texture of it was really good. My second course quail was well cooked and flavorful. Rice Fritters that came with that was little burnt for me. My third course duck was hands down the best duck i have had in here MSP. Kale & brioche that came along complimented it very well. Over all the all the three course had some unique flavors and nice combination. Definitely a must try in terms of food. If only they had a better atmosphere/space inside this will a 5 star for sure. They dont have a parking and you have to use street parking .During week end they will have valet parking. Staring next week they are going to do some remodeling to combine the next door dun bros into a casual restaurant/upgrade the kitchen. So hopefully the interior will get a uplift and we will back to try this place again. read more

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Great Food!! I liked the atmosphere there and our server was so helpful. This sounds odd but the buttermilk dressing on my salad was the best dressing I've tasted. Maybe ever!! We sat in the back and it was so relaxing and rather quiet for a full restsurang . read more

Unbelievable. Hubs and I planned a bit this year and made a reservation for the 4 course Valentine's Day dinner. Everything was amazing. We ended up doing the wine pairing with dinner, which I would HIGHLY recommend. Highlights of the night - soft egg & escargot (not usually my cup of tea, but took the server's recommendation and went with it), short rib (served with gnocchi and a magnificent sauce) and scallops (OH THE SCALLOPS! - seriously you can't go wrong) Everything was flavorful, but not overwhelming. Takeaways - it's pricey, but worth it! Definitely do the wine pairings!! It's incredible how the right wine can elevate a dish. read more

Alma - Escargot and soft egg - Cafes Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'd put Alma on the list of must try places. It's on the pricey side, but the food is great and the atmosphere is very warm and relaxed. While I do enjoy the high energy feel or over the top feel of some high end restaurants, it's also nice to have a warm, cozy, romantic experience, which Alma provides very well. As far as the food goes, it's gourmet food with a very balanced taste. The mix of flavors is very creative and comes off well. read more

First glance at the menu and you could easily want to do the 3 course option. Alma does offer a la carte if you want a smaller meal option. Thanks to the recommendation of the server I went with: Farro, White Beans & Squid and Roasted Red Beet "Tartare" for the starter. The presentation was lovely and flavors perfectly light for summer. Middle course: Buckwheat Crêpe and Grilled Quail. Entree: Fried Rabbit and Duck Two Ways. The meat were cooked perfectly and portions were just rights. Wished we had room for dessert, because the meal was so delightful. The service was wonderful. Easy, friendly, and quick. Our server was Butter. He was on point when giving us suggestions from the menu. For sure coming back and telling friends. Hidden gem! read more

Hands down favorite place for breakfast- bakery items are outstanding, fantastic croissants- really good breakfast sandwiches. Plus, reasonably priced read more

We had a wonderful evening! It started as we turned the corner and found they had valet parking. We then walked in to the restaurant with Opentable reservations (I mentioned we had an infant, and that we were celebrating a bday). The host welcomed us and said we could pick from two tables, whichever we felt more comfortable with the baby. We opted for a table upstairs. It was quiet and comfortable for the "4 plus 1" of us. Our waitress, Erica, was fantastic. She described every dish we asked about in amazing detail. Her recommendations were spot on. Three of us had the 3 course menu. Hubby opted for two. We all had dessert. No mixed drinks; just beer and wine. They have a great selection of both. The bread was fresh and served with unsalted butter. Yum. Then our starters came. I had a crispy soft-cooked egg with an Asian inspired sauce. Perfect! (Balena should take note - see my Balena review). DIL had the arugula salad with rabbit. Again the flavors were wonderful. Our son had the bison carpaccio. He thought it was a bit bland but good.. DIL and I tasted it and thought it was very good. Middle courses: I had mussels and squid on angel hair pasta with a very light tomatoey sauce. Heaven! DIL and our son had the quail. It was cooked perfectly and had a nice garlic sauce. Hubby had a lamb sausage on orecchiette pasta. He said it was very tastey. Entrees: I had "gently cooked rainbow trout". I am still dreaming about how it melted in my mouth like butter. It was the best trout I have ever had. It was accompanied by a potato puree, truffle butter, vegetables and tiny potato chips on top. Mmmm-mmm good! DIL had the duck. Our son had the short ribs, and Hubby had the pork. Everyone's plate was empty at the end of the meal. We all remarked how fantastic the food tasted. The desserts were also very good. I had a peanut butter ice cream with a banana tart. DIL had a lemon pie. Hubby had a carrot torte. Our son had a cheese plate. Again, all the flavors were wonderful. My only issue of the evening is that it took a bit long to be served our dessert. I wouldn't even think about it... but we had a sleeping baby, and at that point, we were on borrowed time! In the end, the baby slept through it all and made her contribution to a wonderful dinner out and an evening we will remember for a long time. read more

Alma - Incredible gently cooked trout. I never had trout that was so rich and moist. - Cafes Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Although I only visited the cafe part of Alma, the staff were friendly, the service was quick, and my dessert was amazing. I loved the design of the cafe and the coconut sorbet paired with caramel and chocolate cake was innovative and delicious. The mint chip that came with it was by far the worst part of the experience. It had the texture of styrofoam and the taste of a cheap mint, but it wasn't worth taking a star off. read more

Alma - Cafes Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We did the grab and go cafe. Good value with normal cafe prices. Sad that even at 10.am, they were already out of Chai lattes. Some of the biggest croissants we've ever seen. A quick place to grab a cup of coffee. read more

Alma - Huge croissants - Cafes Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Very very good, maybe one of my new favorites and I am a foodie. The menu isn't really as much of a tasting menu as it is a fixe prix create your own. There is no reason to go a la carte. The salmon tartare and the duck were awesome. The Beet Ravioli was funky - stretched my horizons a bit and wasn't my favorite. The lamb could have been a better choice but as I said I had duck for the finale. Just knowing that there are menu options that are VERY unique makes you want to go here vs the other restaurants that don't take chances. But go in knowing that you might have to pick something that you have never tried because of those chances. Oh and I really appreciate that when we booked, we let them know that it was our 5 year anniversary and we'd like the best table they could recommend, and they delivered on that and the overall experience. No freebies, not that we expected any. read more

Certainly one of the better places to eat in Minneapolis, but not in the elite category of Piccolo or LBV. The food ranged from excellent (the quail was perfect) to good (the lamb) to, honestly, bland and uninteresting ( the nettle souffle), The service is good, but tends towards the stuffy end, and i was disappointed our server did not walk us through our dishes. Final tally: two prix fixe menus with dessert, coffee and one bottle of wine: $225 before tip. I had a tough time with the star rating on this one--my better half said it was clearly a 3-star Yelp based on the food and the value, but I felt it was closer to a 4.. so 4 it is, but just by a hair. read more