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1. Kyndred Hearth
4.8
Exceptional(1245)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Eagan
Booked 44 times today
With a focus on quality ingredients, simplicity and execution, the menu features James Beard award-winning chef, Ann Kim’s take on familiar favorites. Located on the first floor, Kyndred Hearth is a comfortable, modern setting. It will serve as a welcoming neighborhood gathering space for the community, and gives out of town visitors a taste of the Minneapolis food scene during their stay at Viking Lakes.
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2. Boca Chica Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1419)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Saint Paul
Booked 24 times today
Boca Chica Restaurant has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 1964. It's loved for its traditional dishes like guisados, sopes, carne asada, chile rellenos, and tamales. The food is prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients. It's not just the food that's authentic, but the atmosphere too. Reviews mention the 'authentic Mexican fare', 'traditional family recipes', and 'excellent, authentic Mexican food'. It's a favorite among locals and has been voted as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities.
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3. Parlour St. Paul
4.7
Exceptional(70)
Price: Moderate
• American • Saint Paul
Booked 48 times today
Parlour St. Paul is a casual diner and craft cocktail bar located blocks from downtown St. Paul and the Xcel Energy Center. Try the famous Parlour Burger, a double patty smash burger with American cheese and pickles or one of our other unique and delicious items while having a craft cocktail. We serve lunch Wednesday - Friday, brunch on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 11 am and more eclectic dishes in addition to breakfast food all day. We offer complimentary Valet service before an Xcel game or event.
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4. Buca di Beppo - St. Paul
4.4
Awesome(1153)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Saint Paul
Booked 15 times today
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in St. Paul, MN then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you want plentiful portions of the best tasting Italian food, you better go to Buca. Located on Gannon Road, in a bend of the Mississippi River, your St. Paul Buca is serving up authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas for lunch and dinner every day.
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5. joan's in the Park
5.0
Exceptional(2148)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Saint Paul
Booked 10 times today
joan's in the Park restaurant and full service bar is an elegantly cozy dining destination, located on Snelling Avenue in Highland Park. We offer a 4 course menu designed by Chef /owner Susan Dunlop, which includes distinctive American cuisine . We offer only the finest ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Maître d'/owner Joan Schmitt (and Highland Park native) offers first-class hospitality. Our carefully selected wine, beer and signature cocktail list will also appeal to all tastes. joan's is a must try, if you enjoy great food and amazing hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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6. Crasqui
4.8
Exceptional(144)
Price: Very Expensive
• Venezuelan • Saint Paul
Booked 9 times today
Crasqui is a lively Venezuelan restaurant in Saint Paul. Recipes are inspired in our chef-owner Soleil Ramirez childhood, family and friends in her home-country Venezuela. For us Crasqui is more than just a restaurant—it’s a vessel for memories, dreams, flavors, and connections. We will keep infusing our passion, dedication and love into every dish to make every guest experience memorable.
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7. Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul
4.4
Awesome(93)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Saint Paul
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Sawatdee Saint Paul! We are OPEN for dine in, take out and delivery. Serving award-winning Thai cuisine since 1983, Sawatdee is home to Thai food, a great daily happy hour and impeccable service. When we first opened our doors at 1983, the Sawatdee mission was simple: to take our community on an adventure full of Thai flavors and good times. Many years later, that adventure is still as exciting as ever. Sawatdee Saint Paul was the first Sawatdee which opened in 1983. Located in lowertown, it has been referred to as & the old Sawatdee" since it closed to make way for the new. With a new location on Robert Street in downtown Saint Paul, & the old Sawatdee & is now & the new Sawatdee; offering you a full menu of authentic Thai cuisine that we are famous for plus a full bar. Thai it. You'll Like it! (c)
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8. India House
4.5
Awesome(1)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Saint Paul
Booked 2 times today
Try us and you'll be convinced! Our recipes are authentic and time-tested. The ingredients are always fresh. The result? A menu that bursts with flavor. India House brings a fresh Indian food experience to Grand Ave, St Paul, MN. Chefs trained in traditional Indian cooking and a trained and experienced wait staff enchant you with their flavorful aromas and warm hospitality. Once you are here we are sure you will come back for more! India House is located in the popular and bustling Grand Avenue area Grand Avenue. of St Paul.
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9. Chianti Grill - Roseville
4.8
Exceptional(6842)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Roseville
Booked 68 times today
Chianti Grill - Roseville is an authentic Italian restaurant that serves contemporary Italian cuisine, aged Angus steaks, and seafood. Reviewers frequently praise its 'authentic Italian food' and 'exceptional service'. The restaurant's warm and inviting atmosphere, along with its extensive wine list, contribute to its overall dining experience.
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10. Masa & Agave
4.6
Exceptional(92)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown / Mill District
Booked 24 times today
Welcome to Masa & Agave, a speakeasy-style cantina hidden below stairs at the historic Hotel Ivy in Downtown Minneapolis. On Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's from 8pm to Close we are first-come, first-served and do not accept reservations during this time.Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times. Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs. Our collection of 200 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!
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  • Bradley
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I must say we had a wonderful time and experience at the Parlour St. Paul location. We went out to celebrate my wife's birthday and when we arrived there was a hand-written colorful birthday card for my wife already on the table they had reserved for us after I made the reservation. Our server, Samantha M, was very attentive, made wonderful suggestions for cocktails and food, and provided my wife with a complimentary drink and dessert for her birthday. The food was delicious, as always, and the atmosphere and service was spectacular. I love all the food items but I especially go there for the Parlour burger, cocktails, and popcorn. We had a wonderful experience and I would definitely return again and recommend the Parlour St. Paul location to anyone. Thanks again for the wonderful experience and service.
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    Parlour St. PaulPrice: Moderate• American• Saint Paul
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    4.7
  • PhilipVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Spectacular!!!!! Wonderful evening dining experience…..as usual!!
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    joan's in the ParkPrice: Very Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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    5
  • Debra
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 6, 2025
    Great service, wonderful atmosphere, and amazing food.
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    Boca Chica RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Saint Paul
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    4.8
  • SteveVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •97 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 3, 2025
    This is our favorite local restaurant as the staff goes above and beyond to be friendly, make recommendations, and their tenure creates a special atmosphere. The menu has a great variety for all tastes and “pizza oven” is great and use for more than just pizza. Finally the bartender artists are wonderful at making it really fun while you either wait for a table, dine at the bar, or just stop in for a beverage.
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    Kyndred HearthPrice: Expensive• Italian• Eagan
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    4.8
  • Greg
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 31, 2025
    Wonderful dining experience! Our server Adam was great and the food was delicious!
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    Buca di Beppo - St. PaulPrice: Moderate• Italian• Saint Paul
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    4.4

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