Seafood cavatelli is delicious! Perfect level of spice that enhances the dish, does not overpower. Server wasn't the best (forgot our drinks) but they were friendly. Best Italian I've had so far in Minneapolis. Went for a business lunch. Lovely ambiance. read more

We absolutely loved the experience we had at Giulia. The service was great and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the Funghi Pizza and the Pappardelle Ragu. Phenomenal dishes made with love. We ordered two rounds of pizza and pasta to share for four people. Plenty of food and such a fun experience in a beautiful setting! Highly recommend! read more

This is a good spot for business meeting not a date. The food is pretty average as well as the cocktails read more

Giulia - Lobster CAVATELLI gluten free - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Beautifully remodeled in the Emery Hotel with a unique green plant and wood vibe. The mozzarella made at the table is amazing. Like guacamole at the table but mozzarella! All the drinks and food were great. We had Kale, Pasta and their whole chicken new to their menu, also got the asparagus. Cool rock ice with their logo engraved in it with some cocktails. Spyhouse coffee is also in the lobby. read more

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Lovely date night atmosphere with high ceilings and plenty of spots for good IG photos. The pizza was amazing one of the best I've had actually. I was less a fan of the chicken parm but it was still decent. Also there is no valet and parking was less than easy. I would certainly return and would most likely Uber if I had multiple places to go downtown. read more

Giulia - Chicken parm and PIZZA AI FUNGHI - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Every element felt like you were at dinner and a show! We don't drink so we ordered the most fantastic mocktails- 'The Essence of Verdigis' and 'From Nostalgia Springs of Wellness'. These drinks were phenomenal! SO- You absolutely must start off with mozzarella made right at your table, you learn about the origin, the sciences and ingredients while your mouth waters. At the first bite my eyes watered because it was so good! Next, the Napoli pizza- tomato, burrata and basil- A flavor burst from heaven! Main courses- the Agnolotti, which was perfectly salted and filling. Then the Carbonara, a Parmesan spaghetti that expanded my tummy width and left me not caring one bit These three meals, the mozzarella and the mocktails were to die for. This experience is a highlight of our downtown life! read more

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We had a really good experience. Three of us shared a bottle of wine and a series of plates. The wine (Montefalco Rosso 2017) was the recommendation of our server and she nailed it. We started with the Napoli pizza. It was very tasty. Had better but have had a LOT worse elsewhere. The Caesar salad was excellent as were the Suppli (risotto balls). We also shared a tart with gelato for dessert and it was delicious. Decor was inviting and friendly - not overly cushy. The best meal we had while visiting Minneapolis. read more

The food was solid. I had the salmon and my colleague had the chicken Parmesan. Ambiance was great, and so was the wine!!

I decided to bring my girlfriend here for her birthday celebration and boy am I glad I did!The service was exceptional and the atmosphere was pure bliss. Thanks guys! read more

So impressed by Giulia! Perfect for special occasions, intimate dates, or nice business dinners. Grab a drink at the bar before or after- they have great cocktails. Our server was so attentive, fun, and helpful. Our favorite dishes were the Cacio e Pepe and the burrata, but everything was fabulous. Only complaint was that we were expecting a more extensive wine list for an upscale Italian restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation! read more

I had the 90 dollar wagyu and it was terrible. The absolute worst steak I've ever had in my life. Tasted like jimmy dean sausage made into a rubber band. What a waste of a good night. Im still hungry.... read more

Went here for a birthday dinner. Was good, but not my favorite Italian food in Minneapolis.

Food was well prepared and well above average. Cocktails were excellent. Gem salad, ribiiolliti soup, chicken parmesan all top notch. Service attentive despite it being quite busy. I would retur for sure. read more

Great food! We had the MEZZI RIGATONI and funghi pizza, both were fantastic! Very flavorful and pizza has so many mushrooms, great for mushroom lovers! read more

Between it's ambiance, decor, and food, Giulia is a restaurant that could easily be mistaken for a high end, modern Italian joint in any other major US city. Everything we ordered off the menu was delicious and bonus points for this restaurant being able to make certain substitutes for people with dietary restrictions (e.g., vegan, dairy free, gluten free). read more

Amazing location, very visually beautiful. The service is relatively good, though somewhat forgetful and not too prompt. The food was very good but tiny portions that incentivize you to pay more and get more things (an obnoxious practice). Overall I'd say this place is okay to skip on your list but also maybe worth a try. Mixed bag. read more

It's a fun place to eat. Love the atmosphere! Had lunch here with my boyfriend. We ordered panini paperella- duck breast, brusselkraut, aioli. It was good but the brusselkraut was extremely salty, and that was the only negative aspect. We will for sure come back and try other things on the menu like pasta. I've tried their agnolotti before annd it was good. I'll update the review after my next visit. read more

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Came in for my birthday and I am beyond disappointed. It was empty and my group (2 black people 1 white) were sat in the back next to the kitchen line. I've been a bartender for 8 years- this is an insult. There was at maximum 1 other table and they forgot my friends soda. My whiskey sour was served in 2 different glasses, one significantly smaller than the other. My birthday was not even acknowledged. Our server also had an attitude when asked to switch an undercooked shrimp pasta. Serving sizes were small and the waiter didn't know what the well tequila is. Cute place tho! read more

Food was delicious and well priced. The mushroom risotto is an absolute must. The only reason I gave them 4/5 was due to service. Although the restaurant was not full at all, we were sat in the back corner far away from any other tables and far from the bar. It felt like they were trying to hide us. The staff wasn't super attentive either. read more

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The environment is great. It is an old bank and the vibes are awesome!! The food was also awesome! If you go you HAVE to get the wild mushroom risotto. We also got a couple of drinks that rocked including "A Dove In Flight". read more

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Nice clean area the ambience was very nice and the service was very fast. Ordered the chicken Parmesan and carbonara. The carbonara came out warm because if it was heated too much the egg would have scrambled so don't expect it to come out hot. Both dishes were good but for me the pasta was a tad underdone other than that no complaints! The grilled Caesar salad was also delicious read more

Giulia - Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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While staying at the Emery I went to happy hour--I highly recommend going during happy hour. The food and drinks are half the price of any other time, and it's the same size portions as lunch/dinner. The bartenders were friendly and I didn't have to fight to make an order.. you know when you're trying to get your drinks in before the end of happy hour :) But I tried the black kale salad & napoli pizza, both tasty. And the drinks MMM. I got the bartender special and it was strong and flavorful. They even served us 15 mins before closing. Thanks Giulia. read more

Giulia - Dining room - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This restaurant is so modern and very spacious. The pizza I got was probably some of the best pizza I've ever had. Very kind staff too. I will definitely be coming back!! read more

Giulia - napoli pizza - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Its been about a week since I ate here and I have to confess I'm still thinking (and drooling) about this place. Oh my! Seriously everything was so delicious! We ordered a couple appetizers & for my main I ordered the pepper pasta. I wasn't expecting it to be a big deal since its just pasta, cheese & pepper but man was I wrong! Possibly one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The way they layered the heat of the pepper was pure perfection & I was thinking how did they do that?! The rest of the crew all enjoyed their mains too. Next time I'm in town I will definitely go back here! Oh and the ambience was so cool & hip & the service was awesome too. Well done! Cheers. read more

Giulia - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The space is stunning! From walking in from valet, thru the bar and to the dining area and kitchen...a treat for the eyes! The table-side pulled mozzarella was wonderful to see! Very fun and informative gentleman provided that entertainment. The first pasta dish was the pepper one (I Loooooove me some pepper!) and it was good (better at Hyacinth) but a bit too chewy and too saucy. It was trying a little too hard but I still ate my half of the share on that. Next was the chicken. Eh. Trying way too hard on that also with what, 8 ingredients on the plate? I didn't finish mine nor did my friend when she kept biting into seeds from the citrus served on the plate. The broccoli rabbi train-wreck was highly recommended but we both hated it. Some odd sauce on it and chewy stringy overcooked veggie. The other pasta dish was the ricotta stuffed dumplings ("about the size of ping pong balls") which were good but after a while the taste got boring. After being blown away by the ambiance I was disappointed the meal wasn't the same wow factor. I would totally come back to the bar and have apps and try to get the table side mozz! read more

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I came here for lunch with two companions. My Italian mother in law ordered the pizza and really liked it, which is saying a lot. She likes her wood-fired pizza. It had a nice bubbly, crispy, chewy crust and was topped with the appropriate amount of sauce and fresh mozzarella. If you're Italian, that means the crust is not sagging under the weight of gobs of sauce and heaps of gluey cheese. My health-conscious Russian friend ordered the avocado sandwich minus meat. The waiter cheerfully accommodated his request. I didn't get a taste of the sandwich, but since my health-conscious friend didn't eat the fries that came with it, I got to sample a few. They were out of this world! Crispy outside, potato-y inside, seasoned with garlic and rosemary. I would have eaten every one of them except I was being polite. Next time I'll order some for myself. I had the cacio e pepe (pecorino and pepper spaghetti.) I thought the pasta was perfectly al dente but MIL said it was a tiny bit too soft for her taste. I loved it but it was REALLY peppery. I want it again and will ask for half the pepper next time. I can see a total carb load in my future: a plate each of fries and pasta. Keto be damned! read more

Overall I had a really great experience at Giulia. I dined by myself (for the first time, wow) and the hospitality was amazing. I also enjoyed the several...emphasize SEVERAL NA options on the menu. I ordered the seafood cavatelli. It was pretty good overall - the pasta was much better than the shrimp and the sauce was great. Wouldn't order again but would come back here if I was around this area again! read more

On this Friday night I by chance walked into the drinking care of Pete at the Giulia bar in downtown Minneapolis. I have been 'good' for sometime (in meditation & in compassion practice, I tell myself), and this must be the nowness karma payoff (;)) with the refined services at the bar, and Pete's supporting staff (esp. Ms. Angie). The indelible happiness you may attain for yourself at this Guilia Bar will surely convince you that we can all be able to achieve our own happy enlightenment within this lifetime of ours. I recommend you to verify my experience with your own read more

Giulia - Clam pizza - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Just stayed here at the newly renovated Emery Hotel. Very nice. I travel every week so tend to eat at the hotel restaurants out of convenience. I too will preface my review with I know they're new so I'll go easier then I normally would. First off, the food was amazing. The fresh mozzarella with tomatoes was the best I've had. The veal, very tender and perfect size. Now, here's where they need to get a clue. I asked for hot pepper flakes and they charged me a dollar. Really, at an Italian restaurant that also serves pizza? Ok. Next, I had all these wonderful juices of olive oil and balsamic on my plate after eating the mozzarella. Crazy me I asked for some bread to mop it up... wait for it... they wanted $6 for bread. Again, really. At an Italian restaurant??? Luckily my waitress went to bat and scored a smaller portion for a dollar. And lastly, yes the veal chop was amazing as it should be for $45...but it came with ZERO sides. Not even a sprig of parsley! Just the piece of meat. Not sure if you had to order everything À la cart or not but it wasn't explained to me regardless. So, they would have gotten 5 stars if it weren't for these VERY strange decisions. Come on folks, I drop $100 for one drink, mozzarella and some tomatoes, and a veal chop and you don't think you could spare some bread and some hot pepper flakes, and a few veggies on the side??? Penny wise pound foolish. Beautiful place too BTW. But I'll say this, I'll give this one more try sometime in the future but if these shenanigans don't change, it will be my last. read more

Food was excellent and the service was great. I enjoyed the chicken parmesan a lot and I highly recommend it.

I've never written a review on Yelp before, but my experience at Guilia was too good not to share. Here's the gist: -beautiful environment -great drinks -unique offerings and experience -options for gluten free/vegetarian -second best meal I have ever had -decent price for quality of food We spent over an hour looking for a restaurant in Downtown Minneapolis and nothing was sparking our interest: a lot of the same old, and most of it overpriced. We finally set our sights on Giulia and it wasn't a mistake: Giulia offers a unique experience and cuisine that gives you the most bang for your buck in this area. First of all, the environment is absolutely stunning and chic - highly recommend for date night or the artsy type. Drinks weren't overpriced and were great. The food is outstanding, Giulia served me the best meal I have ever eaten outside of a Michelin star restaurant. We wanted to try a few things so we ordered the handmade mozzarella (nero style), charcuterie board, and the eggplant. This was perfect for us as I am gluten free - it was fun to share, didn't make me sick, and was definitely filling enough. It was also decently priced (we would've paid more for two meals at a nearby restaurant for sure). They also offer delicious-sounding pasta and entrees as well. The mozzarella alone warrants a visit to Giulia. Service is great here, and the handmade mozzarella is a symbol of that: a cook comes to your table and teaches you how to make mozzarella, finally serving the end product to you fresh and so so so delicious. The roasted eggplant was also splendid. The eggplant was so perfectly cooked through, I was amazed. The mint and creme fraiche were perfect touches on this amazing dish. The charcuterie board was equally exciting and offered unique and adventurous fare for diners (loved the pickled beetroot the most, but also pickled pepperdew, fresh focaccia, etc). All around outstanding experience here, great service, unique and perfectly prepared food. Would definitely come back here and would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Giulia - Roasted eggplant on left, handmade mozzarella (nero style), with our drinks - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Yum! In town for work, staying at Emery and ordered room service. Napoli pizza was a little salty, but so delish! Blackened kale good starter, finished perfection w/budino! You won't be disappointed! read more

Giulia - Black cocoa budino - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Awesome pizza! Our server convinced us to get the clam pizza I'm not a fan of clams, but it was delicious! Excellent service and we loved the atmosphere Wished we had this restaurant in our hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas ! read more

Food was too salty and not high quality for the price. Menu is lacking. My waiter mentioned they rushed it to be ready for Final Four week. Not a good idea. Fancy food names without fancy food quality. My waiter asked how my meal was & when I shared my displeasure he just brought me the check and said it should be better when they expand menu. read more

Great cocktails, very attentive staff and they even have starburst! highly recommend.

To start off, the interior of restaurant was enticing and captivating. However, the food was an immediate decline. I was disappointed to see a small portion. I ordered the Maltagliati and the starchy texture was overwhelming. My girlfriend ordered the Cacio e Pepe. She said it was salty and underwhelming. read more

Mozzarella was great but I wonder if they've changed the menu since filming the video posted on the StarTrib website? That video shows a heaping plate of accompaniments while we were given the choice of one of the (4) listed. We didn't get the tableside treatment or see anyone else receive it. And $16 for a (albeit AMAZING) hunk of Moz and a sliced tomato and two leaves of basil was a bit underwhelming. The space is beautiful and I suspect they'll get their legs under them. I'll be back for round 2 eventually. read more

Found this classy Italian-american joint in the Emery Autograph collection hotel. Great eclectic hand made pizzas with local ingredients, rich savory pastas and desserts. Full bar to boot, great atmosphere. Would come again. read more

Giulia - Heirloom tomatoes and strawberry Salad on goat cheese, very refreshing! - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I came here for my birthday and I checked the menu out online. The prices were high, but I thought if the food was phenomenal it would be with it. I got the pork Milanese and it was juicy but lacked flavor. The arugula and polenta carried the dish. We enjoyed the meatball appetizer. The sauce was delicious. I Was expecting more with the specialty of being a northern Italian restaurant. The service was good. The ambiance was amazing. I just was very disappointed. Bar la grassa is as expensive and wows me every meal I eat there. read more

We had wonderful service for brunch. The food was amazing, the coffee was rich and robust and the ambience is gorgeous. Highly recommend this spot. read more