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Josefina

4.2 (238 reviews)
Open 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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Sophia P.

Swung by this morning to get a matcha with a friend and I had my dog with me. I asked when I came in with my dog in my arms if dogs were allowed and the barista said yes so we ordered and took a seat. I got the pistachio matcha latte which was okay, I had tried their strawberry rhubarb matcha and I recommend that one instead! About an hour later the manager comes up to us and says dogs are not allowed and that we have to leave. I mentioned I had asked if I could bring my dog and she said the barista had not been aware I had a dog although I asked and had my dog in my arms. It's just a bit annoying to get conflicting answers especially when you confirm when arriving, would have been nice to know from the beginning. So just fyi for everyone they are not dog friendly!

Martini Kit
Troy P.

This was my first visit, had it bookmarked for a while and figured we would check it out for a birthday dinner. The atmosphere was nice, I liked the open view to the kitchen and being able to watch all the action. We had a great table toward the back with a booth, if you're reserving it's worth asking not to be at an aisle table, they looked tight. I was excited for a dirty martini, the little kit was cool and the flavor options to enhance your drink was a neat touch. They weren't all that exciting though, truffle does not go well with a dirty martini and knowing how much to put in was a challenge. For $20 I'd say it was ok. We had focaccia, Greek salad, lobster pasta, butternut squash pasta and halibut. It's smaller servings with more affordable price points and easily shareable. My fave was probably the halibut, the pasta were both a 4 out of 5. Worth a visit.

Indoor seating (non-beverage bar or pizza bar side)
Christofili C.

Upon walking in, the ambiance is the perfect amount of dimness and plant-focused vibes. We had higher expectations for the menu; there was not as wide of a variety as we would have wished (and they ran out of food for some meals on the menu). The food itself was flavorful and filling! We had at least 1 item of every course which totaled to $90 or so. The service was decent though we wish we would have been tended to more. Our dessert melted by the time we got our spoons to enjoy it. All in all, we used a gift card to enjoy this meal and likely will not go back though it was worth a try!

Almond Croissant, Chocolate Croissant
Megan Y.

My friend suggested this place to me on Day 1 of me touching down at MSP and I knew I wouldn't leave Minnesota without going at least once. We made an attempt on Saturday morning but that seems to be peak hours and the line was long. On Monday morning we successfully made our way to the order window. Also, I found it strange that Google Maps marked it as "closed" when it was clearly open (including the sit-down tables inside!) The menu is small but mighty and I wish I could've tried ALL their pastries. One of the matchas sounded good but I exceeded my matcha quota the whole trip so I felt it was time for a latte instead - and boy did I make the right gamble. My lavender vanilla latte definitely fits in the top 10 I've tried ever. Both croissants were delicious as well, but there could have been more chocolate in that one. My friend got "order jealous" and praised both of my items, and I said I'd learned it from somewhere (my mom). Aside from good taste, it's so lovely to walk on the Lakewalk and find a bench to share breakfast musings.

Dirty martini (must DIY)
Stacy A.

I am glad we tried Josefina, the overall experience and the food were good! To me, the drink menu was not very diverse... lots of whiskey and gin and other historically masculine flavors. I got a basic margarita, which was good but doesn't pair with Italian food that well... someone in our party got the dirty martini but was disappointed because you had to add the oils yourself, which is a fun idea but when you pay $20 for 1 drink, you want someone to do the work for you and make it taste great! The brussel sprouts and the Cesar salad were great; I have a fish allergy and was happy that the Cesar didn't have anchovies so I could have some! My fave started was the arancini, very authentic and I loved the sauce and the shaved scallion with it. The cavatelli was good as a past but I wanted a little bit more cream or some other contrasting flavor with this pasta. Overall, we had a nice time and will be back!

Pizza
Joe Y.

Amazing food!!! We started with the steak tartare which was very good. It was a little more citrusy than i expected, but still very good. I had the best pepperoni pizza I have ever had. The crust was the highlight. Toppings on that crust would be good. For drinks, I had the Hennessy Sazarec which was a spin on a Vieux Carre.. Very booze forward. Not sure I would get it again.

Love the vibes here- plenty of seating all around
Nicole N.

There are certain places you eat at that just make you go "WOW" and this was one of them! First of all this is in downtown Wayzata, which is just such a stunning area! They have a new "Lakewalk" which is a boardwalk over Lake Minnetonka! Great after dinner activity! Parking: There is a free parking ramp right next to this restaurant! The service: I would recommend making reservations, however they are not required. No matter where you sit, you will have a beautiful experience! The staff was exceptional! Our server was spectacular and walked us through the menu! She was very prompt and an absolute delight! (She had red glasses and said she had worked there for 2 years) The food: SO TASTY! They make everything in house! The focaccia bread is an absolute must! Is was perfectly salty and soft! The espresso martini was very smooth and tasted fantastic! I don't think it was worth the price tag though. The FUSILLI NEGRI was so good! As a previous commenter wrote, "don't let the mint scare you away." It is subtle and adds a nice depth to the dish. I will absolutely be back! This was a fantastic experience!

Drinks
Lora P.

Food is great, and the drinks are so cute and yummy! Restaurant atmosphere is pleasant and vibe.

Carissa E.

Wow wow wow! Loved the vibes here, the plants the skylights, it's moody yet warm. We had reservations so we were seated right away. The steak was cooked perfectly to our liking (we thought based on some photos it would've been served differently with broccolini but this could've been an old photo - didn't matter it was delicious) the pasta was fresh, light yet filling. Oh my gosh and don't get me started on the complimentary dessert for our anniversary the chocolate and caramel gelato was soooo good. I had a mocktail with dinner and our waitress was so thoughtful and brought us complimentary drinks as well but mine being NA, that was awesome.

Drinks
Alyssa Y.

Visited for a weekend dinner and arrived a few minutes before our reservation, but was seated immediately. Our server greeted us right away and answered any questions we had on drinks and food items. We ordered the Born a star martini and the old-fashioned. The martini was the winner based on presentation alone. They bring it out deconstructed and combine your first drink for you and then leave the rest for you to enjoy on your own. So it easily felt like two drinks in one. Anytime there's steak tartare on the menu. I'm going to try it and I'm glad I tasted it here. Although it wasn't the best I've ever had. It was very good and had a slight citrus flavor to it which was unexpected. We both commented that it reminded us of a ceviche flavor vs. what we expected compared to other tartare a For meals, we selected the pasta and the pizza. Both were delicious, but I don't know if I would go for pizza alone. There are so many things on the menu. It was hard to choose, which is the perfect reason to return. The location, service, ambience, and food all combined to make this an enjoyable experience. I'm only glad that I hadn't tried out the spot earlier. Hoping to return again soon.!

Gelato
Darren L.

Our time at Josefina's was absolutely wonderful: food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. We were celebrating my husband's new job and decided to splurge a bit for dinner, and were very glad we chose Josefina's to do so. We had a few drinks (I got the deconstructed Martini to start-- which was fun to put together yourself). Appetizers: burrata with the extra bread-- delicious sweet and salty combination-- and for my main: spaghetti carbonara. Smaller portion sizes on the pasta but I kind of expected that since they are normally ordered in addition to a pizza or other main. For dessert: gelato (of course). Overall a wonderful dinner and we'll be back!

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Ask the Community - Josefina

Do they have a wine corkage fee?

Do they have a kids menu or any kid friendly dishes?

They have pizza, pretty sure that is kid friendly!

Is there outdoor seating or happy hour?

Outside seating in courtyard adjacent to pizza bar and near kitchen No happy hour that I'm aware of - they don't need it, place is always fairly full and BTW, the drinks fall short on volume - huge ice cube, small pour, large glass.

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