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    Bar La Grassa

    4.4 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Mushroom and Taleggio Agnolotti
    Caylie S.

    The ambiance and food here is wonderful. I am picky about pasta and the Mushroom and Taleggio Agnolotti was superb. The waiter was knowledgeable about every dish and wine. This was very helpful since I don't know that much about food and wine pairings! I recommend going in the later hours when everything calms down. Overall great food and this was certainly an awesome experience!

    Crab Ravioli
    Joe D.

    Technically 4.5 stars but alas no option yet. The issue we had is the menu online did not match the menu we were given at the table and the meal I was planning on having had to change. From appetizers to main course. Pretty open floor plan with a hint of Italian and American style decor. Paige took great care of us, knew the ingredients of dishes well (Gluten Free guest with us) and Paige made sure we enjoyed our friend's Birthday Dinner. I had the Spiced carpaccio bruschetta for starters. Then crab ravioli with Miso & Carmalized honey crème brûlée for dessert. Pasta was freshly made with a "decent" size of crab with the current cost of food, and the crème brûlée had a very unique taste and texture, which was so good, I almost wanted to order another to go! Haha.

    Pappardelle with Veal Ragu-delicious!
    Emily A.

    Visited 10/1/25. Bar La Grassa never really changes. Always very busy no matter the day, always great pasta, and always hard to find parking (good ol North Loop). But it's true-definitely give yourself time to park in advance and you may have to use a lot. I end up often going across the street to the Nordic lot if I can't find a meter. We were seated right away with a reservation and we had a few drinks then ordered the focaccia to start. Can't really say I would recommend the focaccia-maybe it would be better with the beans option but at that point I would get a bruschetta instead because the focaccia alone is lackluster. For dinner I got the ziti with shrimp which I had never had before and loved! Made for good leftovers too. Super creamy and I liked the size of the ziti. My mom got the maltagliati and my sister got the classic red wine spaghetti. These were both also solid options. Overall I'm always down to come here and definitely would if I had an event downtown but be mentally prepared for everything to be busy! Good for them honestly!

    Anthony B.

    Had a couple days in Minnesota for the fair, but needed to pre-game first. Many suggested Bar La Grassa and they were correct, it did not disappoint. The soft egg and lobster bruschetta is killer. We tried a bunch of pasta dishes and they were all fantastic. We had one little hang up where my order got mixed up (they thought I ordered Bolognese when I asked for Bagnoli) and given the massive amount of food we already had we told them not to worry about it. Well, they went ahead and fired up the correct plate for us, which they didn't have to do (but we ate it up). Kudos for the fantastic service. Cocktails and mocktails were all good too. Definitely a stop if you're in Minneapolis.

    cavatelli with rabbit sugo
    Darren L.

    Always such a wonderful experience at BLG-- right from the start! The dining room was busy as usual, but it felt lively (not crowded at all). Our server was extremely attentive and checked in with us often. I'm usually one who asks for recommendations, and he gave great answers. It was very obvious that he actually liked the food and wasn't just trying to sell us the more expensive cocktail option or starter. We ordered a bruschetta and some arancini to start, then split a few entrees. (The cavatelli with rabbit sugo is chef's kiss-- 10/10.) For dessert we went with a light lemon sorbet. All the food was amazing, of course, and we know we'll be back in the future. Can't recommend this place enough!

    Arina T.

    Obviously BLG is the top 3 pastas place in Twin Cities. Love how the pasta is cook to perfection, much cheese from my liking but the taste was outstanding. Caesar Salad - my oh my.... That's F.... Delicious!!

    Gianna D.

    The best italian food i've found in minnesota! Good prices, really really great kind and attentive staff. amazing vibes. We had to wait a little for our table, but after experiencing how great the food and staff were i did not mind! They also had a mocktail menu which is always appreciated

    Crab Ravioli (and Gnocchi with Cauliflower and Orange to the right)
    Katy I.

    My partner and I went to Bar La Grassa for dinner on my birthday. It was busy and a bit crowded. We sat at the dinner bar (we did make reservations in advance). The crab ravioli was incredible. The sauce had an umami that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. The tiramisu was also delicious. I'm glad we went and I would go again, but be prepared for a crowded and noisy space. The tables and chairs are really packed in.

    Nduja Egg Raviolo
    Tiffany H.

    We made a reservation for a small group of girls as one of our first stops in our trip and it looked like it was a smart choice. The seating we got was a located in a corner booth which was private and allowed us to connect with each other comfortably with a ton of seating space since we had 5 people. Everyone was super nice and friendly, sharing some congrats to our friend who was in some obvious bachelorette attire. While we waited for our final party to arrive, we also took quite some time to decide on what to order. I never felt like we got any pressure or annoyance but the servers were happy to share some personal favorites and explain the flavor profiles of some dishes which ultimately inspired what we ordered. Drinks were flowing and I got the Valentine which looked as good as it tasted, while ensuring the alcohol content was still there. Out of all the food dishes we ordered, Ziti w Shrimp & Vin Santo Cream, Gnocchi w Cauliflower & Orange, Maltagliati w Milk Braised Short Rib & Ricotta Sugo, Nduja Egg Raviolo, my personal favorite for the food was probably the Ziti then the Gnocchi. The orange from the Gnocchi really surprised me. But Ziti+Shrimp+Cream will always be a solid yes from me as long as it's done right. The others were good but I probably wouldn't order it again as I had a ton of others I wanted to try! Also btw that Raviolo was the largest I have ever seen! Although anything eggy isn't my fav, I'm glad we got it to share as a whole table. As they make their own pasta, it didn't feel right to not try a variety of things right? And don't forget about dessert! We got the Sweet Corn Creme Brûlée to share which never though I would enjoy but actually was quite pleasant as well. It would be good to try at least once.

    Pasta
    Ciboney R.

    I went here for my birthday and absolutely loved it! Italian food is always my favorite to treat myself, especially when it's gifted to me. I got a mocktail, my favorite! We started with the Glazed Octopus with Salsa Verde, which was my favorite dish we had! Octopus can be hard to cook since the texture can get gummy really quickly but this was amazing. The sauce had a slight sweetness and paired beautifully. We also got the Pickled Tomato Ricotta and White Anchovy Avocado bruschettas. Great pairings! I ordered the tried and true Carbonara. Rich, filling, and satisfying! My family got the FUSILLI w/ORANGE & KALAMATA OLIVE LAMB SAUSAGE, LAMB SHANK w/BUCKWHEAT TESTAROLO, and []. All great choices but my dish was my favorite. We finished it off with tiramisu and vanilla ice cream for dessert, and a dark chocolate budino. They gave me a candle for my bday! Everyone was so nice and the place itself was very comfy. Overall great place to celebrate, probably not great for the wallet, but birthdays only come once a year

    Chicken
    Jeff P.

    Perhaps the best managed, skilled service and waitstaff in the business. Food is really exceptional and remarkable. Views of the park are outstanding. Parking is somewhat limited, but they do have valet. Highly recommend this restaurant for business and social dinners. I don't think I ever felt so well taken care of and totally comfortable in a restaurant!

    Maltagliati w Milk Braised Short Rib & Ricotta Sugo (~$29)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Espresso Martini (~$15) Gnocchi w Cauliflower & Orange (~$28) Ziti w Shrimp & Vin Santo Cream (~$28) Maltagliati w Milk Braised Short Rib & Ricotta Sugo (~$29) Nduja Egg Raviolo (~$10) Sweet Corn Creme Brûlée (~$15) Aya's take: First stop on my first trip to Minneapolis! The ambiance is chill, rustic, and there's plenty of seating for parties of various sizes. We were a party of 5 and got a nice corner table for dinner. We got 4 pasta dishes which were all actually solid. I'm not a gnocchi person but this Gnocchi w Cauliflower & Orange was very well executed! The gnocchi were light and pillowy on the inside with a slight brown exterior. The orange sauce was delicate and not overpowering either. The Nduja Egg Raviolo was a good try. It's like the ravioli version of a poached egg. It has a very cheesy taste and well-seasoned. My favorites were the Ziti w Shrimp & Vin Santo Cream and Maltagliati w Milk Braised Short Rib & Ricotta Sugo. Both were cooked perfectly, the base was super creamy, and both the shrimp and braised short rib were well-seasoned. The short rib could've used some tomato flavor but the shrimp was surprisingly addicting. The Sweet Corn Creme Brûlée was a good try! If you like a sweet & savory dessert, this is the one for you! So glad we snagged a last minute reservation at Bar La Grassa! Definitely worth a visit if you're in MPLS.

    Cavatelli with Braised Rabbit
    Natali B.

    The entrance was kind of hidden and then you walk into a dimly lit room, it seems like a good spot to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. For started we had the bruschetta and were given the wrong bread order but I ended up liking the bread instead of what we actually ordered which eventually arrived. Our table ordered the braised rabbit, raw tuna pasta dish and I had the crab ravioli. I got to sample them all. For me, the crab ravioli felt like the pasta was undercooked. It was tough to chew. I tasted the rabbit and that was nice, my favorite was the raw tuna with pasta, it seems like an odd combination but it totally worked with this dish and I thought it was great.

    Gnocchi with Cauliflower and Orange

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    Good food but the portions are quite small. Kinda buzzy trending towards noisy. Hard to even get a reservation.

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    The food was great but never do walk-in if you're hungry. You'd end up waiting for a long time.

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    Ask the Community - Bar La Grassa

    Does anyone know when Bar La Grassa may reopen?

    It's open! 🥂

    Is the half size pasta large enough for 1 person and full size enough to share family style?

    It depends on how hungry you are and whether you are ordering apps/dessert, but generally yes, the small size is enough for one person and larger sizes are great to share. We usually order a variety of large and small and take home extras for… Read more

    Is there valet parking?

    Yes, there is valet parking there. Don't remember the cost but they're friendly and quick!

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