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    4.0 (41 reviews)
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    Kavitha P.

    Happy to say another great experience here Great to have consistent food and service even with the weekly menu changes The lamb chops and risotto were excellent Great wine list and love the vibe of the intimate restaurant

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    Robin H.

    Great ambiance, excellent service. Food was amazing... Smallish place so make sure to get a reservation!

    Rachael S.

    In one word - delightful. With an ever changing menu, attentive staff, and absolutely decadent food, Gia is the perfect addition to South Minneapolis' already vibrant food scene. The interior is clean, simple and intimate with white tablecloths that add an elegance without the presumed stuffiness. Our waitress was excellent, delving into details of each dish on the small, curated menu. We started with the salami plate, with little circles of salty goodness that paired well with the complimentary nuts and crackers delivered to the table. We then moved on to the seasonal bruschetta. Sort of reminded me of Hyacinth, where they have a seasonal sort of bruschetta. Gia's rendition came with two varieties, one set of delicious bread was topped with smashed chickpeas and a squirt of high quality olive oil and the other paired that same olive oil with cooked rapini. The crispiness of the bread, soft and flavorful chickpeas and smooth, flavorful oil made an extraordinary first bite. The mains were standouts. I forget the type of meat in my pasta but it essentially was like a shaved, salty cut of prosciutto but it had an alternative name. The bucatini was cooked perfectly and the bursting tomatoes and fresh cheese on top created a blend of salty, filling goodness. The duck breast with polenta was something special. The tender duck falling off the bone and the creamy polenta packing a subtle flavor played well off one another. Would love to go back just to see how the menu changes with the seasons. Somewhat expensive but I do think the quality proves worthy of the final bill.

    Emilee K.

    LOVED this spot! I came here with a friend and we sat at the bar. We had great service. It's a gorgeous interior. The food and drinks were delicious! I'd love to come back again! This neighborhood has so many options but Gia stands out!

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    Sam T.

    Fun to try this new spot! Got a reservation and sat outside on their patio which is cute. Small very quaint spot! A few parking spots on the side of the building otherwise street parking. We ordered a variety of things to split and enjoyed all of them. Portions were quite small so if you come you'll want multiple things instead of just one entree. The appetizers were really good and then we enjoyed our pastas. The mushroom pasta was nice and creamy, great flavor, however, the mushroom to pasta ratio was way off, way too much mushroom for us! Food was relatively quick and overall service was just okay. Our apps came before drinks but didn't have to wait a long time for anything. Worth a stop to check out this new place!

    Ravioli and Risotto
    Crystal D.

    Gia has weekly menus and I love the surprise of it. It has me looking forward to going back and trying something new each time. Gia is a beautiful little spot that is relaxed and had great service at the bar. I highly recommend making a reservation because the restaurant filled up quickly. The ravioli and risotto tasted magnificent and were both full of flavor! If you are looking for a great meal and drinks add Gia to your list!

    Bucatini with chili/chili oil? DELICIOUS!
    Rachel W.

    Some highlights: -Love that the menu changes weekly (which may account for the hit or miss entrees others are talking about? Loved my pasta dish from our second visit!) -Ambiance is really chill and homey -Service is amazing -Food is a little expensive -Can be crowded and require reservations in advance even on weekdays -Accommodating with kids (have crayons and a kids menu that's prix fixe)

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    Lizzie D.

    We arrived early to our reservation and had a couple of drinks at the bar as well as the bruschetta app. The bartender was so nice and made the most delicious espresso martini and Aperol spritz! The artichoke bruschetta was delicious and a dun try. I ended up getting the truffle pasta which was also delicious but I did wish there was a bit more truffle flavor coming through in each bite. The food definitely had a French / Italian mix which was fun to try. Finally, the ambiance of the restaurant felt cozy and intimate which I really appreciated.

    Luke G.

    I wanted to really like this place, but unfortunately it felt too expensive for the value. The pasta was really good, but it's hard to pay 30ish dollars for a pasta dish that didn't make the noodles fresh. I enjoyed everything I ate, but it was underwhelming.

    Strawberry frangipane tart with House roasted almond ice cream and chocolate nemesis with crème fraîche
    Julia A.

    The ambiance of this place is so wonderful. Very calming and cute. The service was very warm and welcoming. Our server was very attentive and nice. I ordered the French 75 and it was perfect! Light and refreshing with a lemon twist. For starters we got the bruschetta, which was amazing! It reminded me and my group, of something we always get in Albania. The cheese was creamy and complemented the tomatoes, I got the pork chop with greens and a cream sauce with pine nuts. The pork chop was super tender and juicy. We also got the chocolate nemesis cake and the strawberry frangipane tart which was to die forrrr. The house roasted almond ice cream was also stunning. This was an expensive meal but an absolute treat!

    Haley B.

    Most items are or can be made gluten free! The menu changes frequently but staff are friendly and super knowledgeable about all of the dishes. We had a pork chop dish and an arctic char dish, both of which were excellent. About half of the desserts were gluten free when we went as well! Great cocktail menu and cozy, chic interior.

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    Harold R.

    I secured a Friday night reservation opening week. Unfortunately, Gia falls short of my expectations. I walked out of that space having dined at the previous French restaurant that was there and left disappointed for the first time ever. The new space has been renovated well. A fresh brighter ambiance with new paint and nice lighting. The fresh flowers on the table are also a nice touch. Will keep this short and sweet. Service was very good. Food was very subpar(especially for the price). Everyone in our group felt the same. Recipes tasted mediocre and two items were noticeably overcooked . Entrees seemed to miss an ingredient or two to ignite flavor and excitement. Spent over $700 for a group of four people for food that was at a level that not only myself but friends and family members already prepare for us at home.

    Trina V.

    Service was great and food was good, but nothing jumped out to me as a "must get again". We got the bagna cauda with anchovy, garlic & winter crudités, which is just root veggies with a pate like sauce (personally wouldn't order again). They ran out of the mushroom spaghetti that I wanted that night, which I was bummed about, but did enjoy my risotto and salmon. The menu does change every week so may come back again in the future. Cute spot if you want to chat over wine, but it is a little small inside.

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