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Red Rabbit Minneapolis

4.4 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateItalian, Pizza, Bars
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Makenna S.

I absolutely loved red rabbit!!! as long as I've lived in Minneapolis, this has been my first time there. I went with a group for a friend's birthday, and the service was absolutely incredible, the server laughed with us made jokes, and made it so easy to be there as a group. It was a perfect setting, where it was not too loud, and I loved the interior decoration and vibe of the place! The food was so incredible and I can't wait to go there again! I couldn't choose between the pesto or vodka pasta so my friend and I split both of them and they split it for us on different plates which was so nice! Can't wait for the next visit!!

PBJ Pizza
Robert L.

Great food at this spot, we truly enjoyed the meal. The pasta was perfectly el dente, and the pizza was tasty as well. The service was decent, somewhat attentive and refilled our drinks in a timely manner. There are plenty of seats in there, but make sure to get a reservation as they fill up fast. It was really loud in there, that was my only complaint. Otherwise it was a great experience!

Bread and Meatballs
Brian S.

Wow, wow, WOW! I was super impressed with Red Rabbit, the only disappointing thing about dining here was that I haven't eaten here sooner! First of all, service here is top notch. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was the perfect amount of attentive without being overbearing. But besides that, she did a great job recommending things to us. The manager also came over and we had a nice conversation with her; she helped me figure out what I should order with my dairy issues. Red Rabbit is one of the best service experiences we have had in the Twin Cities, hands down. The food was amazing too. I got the marinera pizza and the cauliflower, both "plant based" (vegan, including dairy-free). I found out after ordering that if your issue is simply dairy, you can also order the vegan bolognese and then substitute pork sausage for the vegan sausage; I will definitely do that next time. But both the pizza and the cauliflower were excellent, the pizza was perfectly crisp and a bit spicy, and the cauliflower was delicious. For drinks, we each had a version of an aperol spritz (being a 'Roman" restaurant, they of course have a ton of "spritz" drinks, including a flight). I also had an old fashioned, which was the only thing I consumed that evening that I didn't really care for (I would get it with a different bourbon; their whiskey was too earthy for me). All in all, this place is a hit, even if you are vegan/dairy-free, one of my new favorite italian restaurants!

Burrata
Deb P.

The service and food was quite good. We started with the burrata and I got the panzanella salad and crispy potatoes for dinner. I know odd, but I wasn't feeing like a meal. I was quite happy with my picks! Co worker got linguini and clams and enjoyed!

Salmon Piccata
Renelle W.

Red Rabbit must be a staple in the Minneapolis area because it was packed and the entrance was overcrowded with patrons with for seating. We were able to be immediately seated prior to the rush, which was around 5pm-ish. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well as seating at the bar. Great for groups. The restaurant is pretty big. I'm not an Italian cuisine fan but the food was pretty good. Get the oysters (pictured). I had the salmon piccata. Delicious. My mother had the chicken parm and she liked it as well. The kids spaghetti was an ample size, which I appreciative.

Bri J.

Yum! We recently saw an instagram reel showcasing Red Rabbit's brunch and knew we had to give it a try! We made reservations ahead of time but I think if you get there right at 10 when they open for brunch you would be able to get a table. It was getting busy when we left around 11. The ambiance of the restaurant was really cool. They had lots of cocktails, wines, and n/an options to choose from. We didn't order any beverages but the food absolutely blew us away! My fiancé said it may have been top 10 best things he's ever eaten! He had the piadia which is more of a breakfast burrito. I had the French toast, which was so rich and amazing! We also split the fontina hash which had this crispy outer shell and was warm and flavorful in the middle! We will 100% be back!

Spicy Salami Pizza  Burrata.

I've been a fan of red rabbit in the past, and decided to do take out instead of dining in for the first time. I showed up early from the time they said it would be done. They said it wasn't ready and it was and just sitting there the whole time, Not great front of house service unfortunately. It was ice cold so it must have been sitting there for a while.. not the best experience this time specially for the price.

Déjà J.

Came here with some friends on an early Sunday afternoon. They had brunch as well as offering the full menu. We were sat in the bar area, they also have a nice patio as well as a regular dining room. I ordered nitro cold brew, my friend got a cute chocolate cherry drink. For food I got the pickle pizza w/out the meat (pork), my friends got pasta, one got the salmon pasta and it was really good. My friend was going to order tiramisu to go but I guess they build it at the table so she skipped it. Our waiter was super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall I'd come back to check out more pasta's and offerings.

Cheese curds and wings. Alongside an indeed Mexican honey.
Joel Jr. M.

Red Rabbit is easily one of my go-to happy hour spots in Minneapolis. Great vibe, great prices, and the food always hits. I got the wings, cheese curds, and split some oysters, all were super flavorful and surprisingly filling. Paired it with an Indeed Mexican Honey Lager (which in my opinion pair perfectly with the wings). Service is usually solid here, but when I went with a group of 6 (all ordering off the happy hour menu), it took about an hour to get our food, which was a bit of a letdown. Hoping that was just a one-off, because I've had way better experiences in the past. Overall, still a spot I'd recommend for an after-work hangout, pregaming a Twins game, or even a casual date.

Pink Pony Club
Deborah W.

My friend and I stopped by on a Saturday night around 8:30 PM, although the restaurant was busy, we were still able to be seated right away. Though our server was very nice, service itself was a bit slow. We got our appetizer right away but drinks and food took a long time. For our appetizer, we got garlic bread cheese curds which were good. They give you a lot for one portion. For my main, I got the Spaghetti and Meatballs. The meatballs were tasty (but there weren't that many). The spaghetti was nice, but it could have been just a bit more al dente. The sauce itself was pretty basic and a bit boring. My friend got a pizza which was great. I thought it was better than the spaghetti and meatballs. All in all, a nice restaurant option but with some items that shone more than others.

Ryan S.

We dined here on Sunday, August 31st, party of two, with an arrival at about 8:45pm. We had an excellent experience, and honestly -- this was probably our restaurant highlight of our trip to MSP. Red Rabbit is located in a very vibrant area of downtown, even on a holiday weekend, where Downtown is not the busiest of areas, this place seemed to be doing pretty well. We had a wonderful server this evening. Her name was Natalie, and she was very pleasant, made great recommendations and overall had a great attitude. We started with some drinks, and my first choice unfortunately was not available (Frose machine was down); however, I settled on another drink, which was also great. So, we ended up sharing both the Italian Chopped Salad and the PB&J Pizza. Both were excellent. The Chopped Salad was perfectly tossed and dressed with a great assortment of ingredients including salami, pepperoni, provolone, chickpeas, peppers and olives. The Pizza was Pepperoni, Bacon and Jalapeno. It was also good, crispy, baked to a golden brown, with a good amount of toppings. YUM! We each got our own dessert, although we tried both. We got the Sticky Toffee Cake and the Chocolate Budino. Although they were both good, the Sticky Toffee Cake was the winner. This was next level. We were once at a Hells Kitchen restaurant, (the Gordon Ramsey one, not the one in MSP) and this one gave that one a clear rival to watch out for. Overall, an excellent meal. We wish this restaurant much success in the future.

Chicken Caesar Wrap
Kavitha P.

Ordered the chicken Caesar wrap with tots The tots were great but the wrap was just average Didn't have much flavor so would prob order a diff sandwich next time for lunch ! *takeout review only*

Focaccia
Annie D.

This was my second time at Red Rabbit but my first time at this location. The parking lot was full but we lucked out with a street spot right outside. We got seated right away and it seemed a lot of people were there before a twins game or to beat the heat since temps were in the 90s. We got the focaccia to share and then I ordered chicken Alfredo and my friend got the cavatelli. The focaccia was AMAZING, probably the best I've had. Their chicken Alfredo is also fantastic. It's hard because they have so many great options and everything is good so it's hard to pick!

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Is the a Byob option? How much is the corkage fee?

Hello. You can bring your own wine and we don’t have a corkage fee.

Do they take reservations?

No they do not, You;ll be told: no worries as they've seen as many as 25 people around the big size table.

How is the parking?

I don't believe there is a specific lot for Red Rabbit which can make it difficult to find parking depending on the day. There is a ton of street parking and lots that you will need to pay for that are close to the restaurant!

What is the dress code? Is dressing formal going to be out of place?

You can wear basically anything here and fit in. It's a very laid back environment.

Is the patio dog friendly?

Absolutely!

Is there outdoor seating?

There is a small patio - I would estimate about 10 actual tables + 2 large sectional couches that are usually open seating. Most tables also have umbrellas so you can typically find shade if you want.

Is red rabbit a chain?

Thanks for the question! We are not a chain. We have the same owner as Red Cow (3 locations) but we have just the one Red Rabbit location!

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Northeast

Having heard about this place for a long time, I had to get in before they close for good on…read moreFriday. The pizza was excellent of course, and the sweet potatoes as well. But the venue is very cool, with lots of community type tables. It seems very odd that such a popular, quality restaurant is closing, but there are lots of rumors around this, mostly about the landlord jacking up the rent to a ridiculous amount, and wanting to sell the building. But there has also been press in the past about the owner closing another restaurant possibly in order to avoid unionization of the employees. Who knows what's really going on. But what are they going to do with the big copper pizza oven and all the other installations?

I knew that I had to come because the Korean Chef was crowned a James Beard award. So, I had fairly…read morehigh expectations coming in. When my friend and I walked in, we came into a fairly spacious dimly lit space with loads of people inside. We were immediately informed that there would be over 1.5hr wait for a walk-in table. We were given the option to wait for bar seating as it would probably be quicker - and surely, it was. We did have to wait quite a bit, but it was a tolerable amount of time and definitely less than what it would have taken for an actual table. My friend and I decided to share 2 pizza pies as we wanted to get a taste of two different flavors, so we eventually settled on Korean BBQ & Perfect Pickle Pie. KOREAN BBQ As it was created by a Korean chef, it definitely had true authentic Korean flavors. As a Korean myself, I was very familiar with this soy vinaigrette and have tried this on many salad before - so, it was hitting home for me. Also, you can't go wrong with the bulgogi/beef short ribs known to all those who had Korean BBQ before. The combination of the sauces that they use for this pizza is definitely very rich, full of umami. I personally enjoyed it. PERFECT PICKLE PIE This pie was a totally different flavor to the Korean BBQ. It's less rich and maybe can be overpowered or considered more bland compared to other pizza flavors. But when tried together with the BBQ, it balances out the richness of the BBQ with the more subtle/less umami flavors. This pie gives more of a tangy/sour taste that pickles provide and more of a crunch due to the chips that are added on top. The dill is present, but not overpowering. It's a nice low-key kind of taste that people who like pickles will enjoy. Overall, the flavors were very rich in every pizza pie that we had that our mouths were bursting with flavor. It was definitely the most unique pizza toppings that I've had and can see why it's so highly regarded. I can tell that they really are meticulous with their every process and that their pizza guy by the wood fire oven is expertise in what he does. My friend and I walked out quite satisfied and I was honestly more full than I expected.

Tosca - Pasta trio!!!

Tosca

(60 reviews)

Linden Hills

This place is awesome! Located near the 44th and France shopping area, it's ultra convenient. (Tip:…read morestreet parking can be a little bit tricky if there's snow, but there is a lot right across the street.) It's a very pretty establishment that brings together the classic and the modern and feels both comfortable and classy. The food is great and perfect for the aforementioned snow: it's pure comfort. We started with the Brussels sprouts, which were unique and delicious. Mostarda, candied almonds, and blue cheese, with beautifully caramelized sprouts? It hits sweet, piquant, bitter, and savory along with all the textures. It's a must-try and a definite contender for top treatment of Brussels sprouts. For our second side, we got the tomato sugo, which was a very satisfying starter. Deep, rich tomato flavor, the perfect level of salt and herbs: you can taste the love and time that went into it. (The focaccia that came with was amazing, but you could totally eat this with a spoon, too.) For my main, I had the red bucatini (yes, I like tomatoes, especially when paired with time). It was absolutely awesome--the pasta was cooked perfectly and was the perfect shape for the sauce. The sauce was great. The chili oil added an excellent kick. The garlic breadcrumbs added textural interest and flavor. Again with the perfect, savory made-with-love mouthfuls. I was truly enamored with this one. For dessert, everyone went for the budino, a rich, delicious chocolate-hazelnut pudding topped with a generous mound of silky vanilla whipped cream, crunchy sugar cookie crumbles, and a drizzle of EVOO. It was perfectly balanced and just the right amount. Tying everything together was excellent service from everyone who we encountered. Knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient, they made our evening all the more pleasant.

Great food and wonderful service. Awesome place for a group of friends to enjoy an evening catching…read moreup and sharing a meal together. Would highly recommend this place to both friends and family!!

Red Rabbit Minneapolis - italian - Updated May 2026

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