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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
7:00 PM
Booked 113 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
  • 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

Menu

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What 953 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Young Joni offers an eclectic menu filled with "delicious" and "creative" dishes, with standout pizzas that are "phenomenal." The restaurant boasts a "beautiful atmosphere" and "spectacular service." Diners consistently enjoy the diverse flavors, especially the Korean BBQ pizza and mushroom dishes. Perfect for special occasions, it ensures a memorable dining experience.
953 Reviews

  1. Ray

    Minneapolis - St. Paul11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience all around. The cauliflower and sweet potato appetizers were great. Pizzas (Korean BBQ and mushroom) were excellent! The glazed pork ribs were out of this world. Perfectly (fall off the bone) cooked and paired with a tasty salad and kimchi dish. Will definitely return again before they close in Sept

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  2. Elizabeth

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A favorite of our family’s! Glad we got in before they close.

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  3. Curt VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul83 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our piazzas last night but it seemed like they knew things were wrapping up soon at that location and it was a bit off in food quality and service.

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  4. Dave VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul107 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Wonderful service staff. She made exact recommendations and we enjoyed the starters and three pizzas. We'll definitely go back.

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  5. KendraJ

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy environment and quick service. Food was fresh and staff was awesome

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  6. Susan VIP

    Philadelphia County42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The burrata and pea salad was to die for, the prawns were great, the Korean BBQ pizza was spectacular. The rhubarb crisp made us melt. The carrot cake was great as well. The drink, I could have never stopped drinking, except for the need to remain relatively sober. The service and ambiance, both on- point. Nothing negative about Young Joni!!

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  7. Brandon

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pizza and Gem salad were good, Mussels were gritty, broth lacked some salt, and no bread to soak it up with.

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  8. Kjirsten VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful first experience at Young Joni on Father's Day. Got helpful suggestions from our server, and then proceeded to be blown away by the quality of the ingredients and the careful flavors. We had four dishes to share, and would gladly have any of them again, plus some of the others too. Standout was the Korean BBQ pizza and the mushroom appetizer. The wine list was small but high quality.

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  9. Keely

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as usual! This is a great place to treat someone visiting to show off what MPLS has to offer. Don’t skip the cauliflower, ever.

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  10. Shruti

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was nice. Sidekick drink and spicy prawns dish was the highlight. Service was quick and friendly staff. Only feedback - the positano pizza was a little salty

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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 953 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
7:00 PM
Booked 113 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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