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Young Joni, Minneapolis, MN
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Young Joni

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$31 to $50
Pizzeria
165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.

Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza."

Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Matthew Leverty

From the OpenTable editors: Exciting, creative pizzas and other wood-fired dishes are the focus at this beloved Northeast Minneapolis restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim. Like at her other two restaurants, the Chef's Table star leans on her Korean heritage in must-order dishes like the umami mama pizza with three kinds of mushrooms and chewy rice cakes with a four-cheese sauce and gochugaru. Pair it with cocktails that incorporate a lot of Asian ingredients—there's even a formidable spirit-free section on the menu—and get comfortable in the spacious wood-clad interior that includes front-row seats to the pizza-making action.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 345-5719
  • Website
    http://www.youngjoni.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From cocktail parties and birthday bashes to corporate gatherings and modern wedding celebrations, we would love to host your soireé in one of our award-winning spaces: the cozy back bar or our stunning main dining room. Impress your guests with an experience they'll remember as the "best part ever!" More at youngjoni.com/private-events.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Minneapolis
  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Chef's Counter

    Multiple dates available
    Please note that this is a reservation for our Chef's Counter, overlooking our wood-fire hearth oven and grill in counter-height chairs - not a traditional dining room table.
    Chef's Counter Photo

  • Mother's Day Buffet

    $65.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat your mama to a delightful YJ Mother’s Day buffet! Feast on a delicious spread featuring prime rib carving station, oyster bar, and other delights. And of course, our award-winning wood-fired pizzas! We cannot accommodate vegan and dairy-free diets or allium allergies. Beverages are not included but are available a la carte.
    Mother's Day Buffet Photo

Menu

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What 920 people are saying

Young Joni reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Innovative

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Young Joni offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." Guests rave about the unique wood-fired pizzas, especially the Korean BBQ and La Parisienne. The atmosphere is lively with "beautiful decor" and a fun vibe. Exceptional staff, like Benjamin and Tess, enhance the experience, making it a "must-visit" spot.

920 Reviews

  1. steve VIP

    Phoenix134 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I do luv young Joni normally , but this was a Mother’s Day Brunch. When we arrived the brunch items needed to be replenished and there weren’t a lot of choices. Also it wasn’t explained that the pizzas were included in the brunch so after we ate the brunch items our bartender said what kind of pizza would you like. So we ordered one. Afterwards she asked would you like another. It wasn’t explained that we could have pizza as well and certainly not more than one. Trust me I would have passed on the lettuce and potatoes and eaten more pizza. Maybe a misunderstanding on our part but nowhere on the menu did we see this and it was not explained. So the brunch items were MEH But Young Joni’s Pizza is still great! But I can’t recommend this MD brunch!

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  2. Andrea VIP

    Minneapolis31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a wonderful buffet brunch, everything we ate was delicious. We could have ordered a pizza as well(always outstanding) but we were glad we didn’t as the buffet was more than enough!

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  3. Kelley

    Minneapolis31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I won’t be back on Mother’s Day for brunch. It’s just wasn’t worth what we paid. If you’re going to go here… go fir a regular dinner service. The brunch was disappointing compared to their regular set up.

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  4. Jude

    El Paso1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for Mother’s Day brunch and had a great experience overall! The food and service were both excellent. We brought our 4-year-old and 1-year-old, and the staff was very accommodating. My only feedback is the pricing for kids—there was no separate rate like most places, so we paid full adult price for our 4-year-old, even though he only ate some scrambled eggs and fruit. That said, we really enjoyed our visit and appreciated the warm atmosphere!

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  5. Vered VIP

    Israel1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great. It’s very noisy - the one downside.

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  6. Lindy

    Nashville3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere but food quality did not match. The ingredients were not fresh or innovative.

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  7. Cathy VIP

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Branzino was excellent. Great pizza. Sweet potatoes were delicious

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  8. Marshall

    Minneapolis1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service as always! We always come back for more.

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  9. Megan

    Fargo5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Our service was outstanding and the food was all so interesting and flavorful.

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  10. Catherine

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to bring friend from out of town. Will return again.

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FAQs

Young Joni offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 345-5719.

Young Joni is rated 4.8 stars by 920 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Young Joni

165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Minneapolis
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.youngjoni.com/
  • Phone number
    (612) 345-5719
  • Private party facilities
    From cocktail parties and birthday bashes to corporate gatherings and modern wedding celebrations, we would love to host your soireé in one of our award-winning spaces: the cozy back bar or our stunning main dining room. Impress your guests with an experience they'll remember as the "best part ever!" More at youngjoni.com/private-events.

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