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Name: Restaurant Alma
Address: 528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55414
Telephone: (612) 379-4909
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

Restaurant Alma

4.7

3108 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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Opened in 1999 by Chef/Owner Alex Roberts, Restaurant Alma is a casual fine dining restaurant, offering eclectic American cuisine and warm hospitality in a rustic historically preserved building. A high, open beam ceiling, exposed brick columns and concrete floors display the original space, while an open kitchen, banquette seating and gentle lighting contribute to an intimate and contemporary feel.

Alma is best known for sourcing the best quality seasonal ingredients available and features a high percentage of local and organic products. Our menu changes every six to eight weeks, offering both new and signature dishes. We feature a three course tasting menu format, allowing the customer to select any three dishes from the menu for $62 with optional wine pairings, and a la carte options.

Alma is the winner of the James Beard Best Chef Midwest award. and has received 4 stars from the StarTribune.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Restaurant: Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm - 10pm Cafe: Sunday - Thursday 7am - 10pm, Friday & Saturday 7am - 11pm Reservations for parties of 5 or more please call Alma directly. *All menus are subject to change due to seasonal availability.
Phone number
(612) 379-4909
Website
http://www.almampls.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lucas Rosenbrook
Private party contact
Hannah Bredahl: (612) 379-4909

Location
528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Neighborhood
Downtown / Mill District
Cross street
6th Avenue SE
Parking details
We offer valet starting at 5pm every day. Valet is located on 6th Ave SE at the corner of University Ave SE.
Public transit
#6 Metro Transit Bus
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Fried Cauliflower$9.00
charred jalapeño mayo, ginger, mint, sesame
Bibb Lettuce Salad$10.00
buttermilk-herb dressing, toasted almonds, parmesan
Radicchio & Smoked Blue Cheese Salad$12.00
honeycrisp apple, arugula, hazelnuts, saba
Chickpea, Farro & Roasted Broccoli Salad$12.00
ricotta, black garlic-balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Bread Panzanella$12.00
poached pear, fennel, nduja vinaigrette, aged goat's milk cheese
Celery Root Soup$10.00
crispy brussels sprouts, light cream, black truffle oil

Entrées

House Rigatoni*$16.00
fennel sausage, tomato, garlic oil, chile flake, pecorino
Fusilli Pasta*$15.00
winter pesto, kale, mint, parmigiano reggiano
Lemon Orzo Pasta*$18.00
wild shrimp, mascarpone, delicata squash, dill
Saffron Rice$12.00
cumin sofrito, tahini sauce, hazelnut-parsley salad
Mushroom & Fried Egg Tartine*$13.00
young pecorino, mornay, espelette pepper, crispy potatoes
Spicy Turkey Burger*$14.00
jack cheese, pickled red onion-tortilla slaw, crispy potatoes
Shaved Roast Beef Toast*$15.00
mashed potato, garlic au jus, melted provolone, giardiniera
Grilled Lamb Burger*$16.00
tomato, onion, lettuce, tahini labneh, za'tar, crispy potatoes
Grilled Chicken Thighs$15.00
aromatic peppercorn marinade, roasted yam, crispy kraut, herb sauce
Duck Frites$18.00
duck confit, french fries, persillade, bearnaise
Whey Braised Pork Shoulder$19.00
porcini conserva, white corn grits, pickled radicchio
Miso Broiled King Salmon$22.00
quinoa & wild rice, wilted greens, shiitake dashi, sweet cucumber

Sides

Crispy Potatoes$6.00
with persillade & aioli
Sautéed Seasonal Greens$6.00
with garlic & ponzu

Specials

Sunday | Three Course Supper$33.00
appetizer, entrée, dessert
Monday | Black Truffle Toasty$13.00
roasted mushrooms, gouda blend, celery root fondue, crispy potatoes
Tuesday | Smoked Country Style Ribs*$17.00
Texas toast, cider bbq sauce, b&b pickles
Wednesday | Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.50
dill pickle, lettuce, charred jalapeño aioli, crispy potatoes
Thursday | The Alma Double Cheeseburger*$14.00
"Ohhh-mommy" sauce, lettuce, house pickles, crispy potatoes

Dessert

Warm Apple Crisp$9.00
apple butter, ginger-oat streusel, ginger ice cream
Chocolate Dulce Cake$9.00
coconut dulce cream, mint crisp, coconut sorbet
Coconut-Tapioca Pudding$9.00
pineapple crisps, pineapple-jasmine sorbet
Affogato$7.00
Kopplin's espresso, vanilla ice cream, cookie

Happy Hour

Everyday 4:30-5:30

1/2 Off Snacks & Tap Beer, Coffee, Tea & Pastry
$2 Off Platters, Wine by the Glass & Signature Cocktails

Afternoon

Limited afternoon counter-service menu 2:00-4:30 pm daily (reservations only accepted for dinner & weekend brunch). Limited vegan options available by request.

Snacks

Marinated Olives$6.00
orange zest, black pepper, fresh thyme
Housemade Ricotta$8.00
olive oil, local honey & chopped herbs, grilled baguette
Our Bread$3.50
sweet butter, sea salt
Drinking Chips$5.00
potato chips, cayenne hot sauce, shaved parmesan

Platters

Served with Bread & Crackers

Antipasti*$17.00
cured meats, ricotta & marinated vegetables
Three Cheese Selections*$15.00
seasonal accompaniments
Smoked Fish Platter*$10.00
whitefish and/or salmon lox, capers, cucumber, red onion & herb salad

Beverages

Iced Tea$3.00
Hot Tea$3.00
Brewed Coffee$3.00
french roast or light
Orange Juice$3.00
Grapefruit Juice$3.00
Carrot Juice Blend$6.00
Reed Extra Ginger Beer$3.00
Aranciata Rosso$3.00
Mexican Coke$2.50
Diet Coke$2.00
Sprite$2.00
Kopplin's Espresso$2.50
Americano$2.50
Cappuccino$4.00
Cafe con Leche$4.00
Latte$4.00
Cold Press$4.00
Hot Chocolate$4.00

Lunch

Counter-service. 11 Am-2 Pm Weekdays. Limited vegan options available by request

Plates

Baked Egg Strata$11.00
roasted mushroom, gruyere, tomato conserva, green salad
Scrambled Egg & Biscuit Sandwich*$8.00
sweet peppers, pimento cheese w/bacon +$2.50
Spicy Turkey Burger*$13.00
chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion-tortilla slaw, potato chips
Bibb Lettuce Salad$10.00
buttermilk-herb dressing, parmesan, toasted almonds
Chickpea, Farro & Roasted Broccoli Salad$12.00
ricotta, arugula, black garlic vinaigrette
Toasted Focaccia & Mortadella Sandwich*$10.00
smoked mustard, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, potato chips
Rye Toast-Smoked Salmon Tartine*$12.00
avocado, horseradish, lemon olive oil, potato chips
Fusilli Pasta$12.00
winter pesto, kale, mint, parmigiano reggiano
House Rigatoni*$13.00
fennel sausage, tomato, garlic oil, pecorino
Cheese Plate*$14.00
three selections, seasonal accompaniments

Additions

Half Avocado$3.00
Aromatic Roasted Chicken$5.00
Berkshire Bacon (2pcs)$2.50
Two Eggs$4.00
Cold Smoked Salmon$7.00
Potato Chips$2.00

Dessert

Warm Apple Crisp$9.00
apple butter, oat-ginger streusel, ginger ice cream
Chocolate Dulce Cake$9.00
coconut dulce cream, mint crisp, coconut sorbet
Coconut-Tapioca Pudding$9.00
pineapple crisps, pineapple-jasmine sorbet
Affogato$7.00
kopplin's espresso, vanilla ice cream, shortbread

Coffee & Hot Drinks

Brewed Coffee$3.00
French or light roast
Kopplin's Espresso$2.50
Americano$2.50
Cappuccino$4.00
Cafe con Leche$4.00
Latte$4.00
Mocha$4.00
Hot Chocolate$4.00
Loose Leaf Tea$3.00
black, bancha, jasmine, oolong, chamomile, peppermint-rooibos, ginger-turmeric
House Blend Chai$4.50
Roasted Poultry Bone Broth$6.00
slow simmered chicken & duck with thyme

Cold Drinks

Idea Tea$3.00
La Croix Sparkling Water$2.00
grapefruit, lemon
Ginger Beer$3.00
Aranciata Rosso$3.00
Mexican Coca Cola$2.50
Canned Soda
diet coke, sprite
Orange Juice$3.00
Grapefruit Juice$3.00
Carrot Juice Blend$6.00
apple & ginger
Blueberry Smoothie$6.00
soy milk, yogurt, banana, lemon zest

Brunch

Weekends 9 AM-2 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations available. Limited vegan options available by request

Yogurt & Almond Creme$7.00
honey granola, toasted coconut, dried blueberries
Toasted Oatmeal$6.00
mascarpone, brown butter, fresh blackberries, pepitas
Brioche French Toast$10.00
apple butter, caramelized apples, candied almond
Classic Breakfast Plate*$9.00
scrambled or fried eggs, crispy potatoes, toast & jam
Baked Egg Strata$10.00
roasted mushroom, gruyere, tomato conserva, bibb salad
Soft Scrambled Eggs & Garlic Toast*$10.00
cucumber & herb salad, za'tar, tahini labneh
"The Morty" Focaccia-Fried Egg Sandwich*$11.00
mortadella, bacon, sharp cheddar, onion jam, crispy potatoes
"The Up South" Buttermilk Biscuit-Scrambled Egg Sandwich*$99.00
sweet peppers, pimento cheese, crispy potatoes
Bibb Lettuce Salad$10.00
buttermilk-herb dressing, parmesan, toasted almonds
Chickpea, Farro & Roasted Broccoli Salad$12.00
ricotta, arugula, black garlic vinaigrette
Soup & Salad$11.00
a bowl of tomato-bread soup & small bibb salad
Cold Smoked Salmon-Rye Tartine*$13.00
avocado, capers, lemon oil, horseradish, crispy potatoes
Fusilli Pasta*$15.00
basil pesto, spring peas, parmigiano-reggiano
Miso Broiled Salmon$22.00
quinoa & rice, wilted greens, dashi, sweet cucumber
Spicy Turkey Burger*$14.00
chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion-tortilla slaw, crispy potatoes
Grilled Lamb Burger*$16.00
tomato, onion, arugula, labneh, za'tar, crispy potatoes

Sides

Two Eggs$4.00
Avocado$2.50
Crispy Smashed Potatoes$4.00
Berkshire Bacon (2pcs)$3.00
Cold Smoked Salmon$7.00
Petit New York Strip (4oz)$13.00
Fried Cauliflower$6.00
Toast, Bread or Biscuit$2.50

Bakery

Not all items available everyday

Butter Croissant$4.00
Almond Croissant$4.50
Chocolate Croissant$4.50
Sweet Danish$4.25
Savory Whole Wheat Danish$4.25
Seasonal Flatbread$3.75
Lemon-Currant Scone$3.50
Fruit Galette$5.00
Cookies$1.50
Brownie$3.50
Orange Financier$2.75

Coffee & Hot Drinks

Brewed Coffee$3.00
Dark or Medium roast
Kopplin's Espresso$2.50
Americano$2.50
Cappuccino$4.00
Con Leche$4.00
Latte$4.00
Mocha Chocolate$4.00
Hot Chocolate$4.00
Loose Leaf Tea$3.00
black, bancha, jasmine, oolong, chamomile, peppermint-rooibos, ginger-turmeric
House Blend Chai$4.50
Poultry Bone Broth$6.00
Cold Press$5.00

Juice & Smoothies

Orange Juice$3.00
Grapefruit Juice$3.00
Carrot, Apple & Ginger Juice$6.00
Blueberry Smoothie$6.00
soy milk, yogurt, banana, lemon zest

Kids

Served with choice of orange juice or milk, and a scoop of ice cream or sorbet. All meals $8

French Toast
With Fruit & Maple Syrup
Tomato-Bread Soup & Salad
Grilled Turkey Burger
With Crispy Potatoes
Spaghetti*
With Parmesan & Butter
Scrambled Eggs*
With Crispy Potatoes, Toast & Jam

Bakery & Breakfast

Counter-service. Bakery open 7 AM everyday | Breakfast 7-11 AM weekdays. Limited vegan options available by request

House-Made Pastries

Fruit Galette$4.00
Croissant$4.00
Chocolate Croissant$4.50
Lemon-Currant Scone$3.50
Sweet Danish$4.25
Savory Whole Wheat Danish$4.50
Assorted Cookies
- each$1.50
Gluten Free Orange Financier$2.75
Gluten Free Brownie$3.50
Gluten Free Savory Flatbread$3.75

From the Kitchen

Yogurt & Almond Creme$7.00
honey granola, toasted coconut, dried blueberries
Toasted Oatmeal$6.00
mascarpone, brown butter, blackberries
Baked Egg Strata$8.00
roasted mushrooms, gruyere, croutons, tomato conserva
Buttermilk Biscuit-Scrambled Egg Sandwich*$7.00
sweet peppers & pimento cheese
Smoked Salmon Tartine$11.00
rye toast, avocado, horseradish, capers, lemon olive oil
Soft Scrambled Eggs & Garlic Toast*$11.00
red onion & herb salad, za'tar, tahini labneh
Roasted Poultry Bone Broth$6.00
slow simmered chicken & duck with thyme

On the Side

Half Avocado$3.00
Two Eggs$4.00
Berkshire Bacon (2pcs)$3.00

Toast

Served on House Baked Breads

With Seasonal Jam$3.00
Fresh Risotta & Local Honey$4.00
Smashed Avocado & Pickled Peppers$6.00

Juice & Smoothies

Orange Juice$3.00
Grapefruit Juice$3.00
Carrot Juice Blend$6.00
carrot, apple, ginger
Blueberry Smoothie$6.00
soy milk, yogurt, banana, lemon zest

Freshly Baked Bread

Available at 10am

The Alma Loaf$5.00
house sourdough with a touch of creme fraiche
Country Rye$5.00
local bakersfield wheat & rye

Coffee & Hot Beverages

Brewed Coffee$3.00
dark or medium roast
Kopplin's Espresso$2.50
Americano$2.50
Cappuccino$4.00
Con Leche$4.00
Latte$4.00
Cold Press Coffee$5.00
Rishi Loose Leaf Tea$3.00
black, bancha, jasmine, oolong, chamomile, peppermint-rooibos, ginger-turmeric
Hot Chai$4.50

Drinks

Wine, Beer & Signature Cocktails Available at 11 AM. Full Cocktail Menu at 4:30 PM Daily

Cocktails

Signature

Carrot Mimosa$9.50
Carrot-Apple-Ginger Juice, Sparkling Wine, Aquavit, Bolivar Bitters
Spritz Life$9.00
Cappelletti Aperitivo, Prosecco, Seltzer, Olive, Chocolate Infused Orange Bitters
Infinity Sangria$8.00
Burgundy & Chablis, Miro Vermouth, XO Brandy, Elderflower, Pink Peppercorn, Ceylon Cinnamon
Sorghum Old Fashioned$12.00
Three Rye Blend, Bittercube Selected Knob Creek Bourbon, Sorghum, Trinity Bitters
Fennel Sazerac$13.00
Knob Creek Rye, Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Fennel, Copper & Kings Absinthe
Gin & Tonic$10.00
Bombay Sapphire, Alma House Tonic, Creme de Flora, Grapefruit
Daily Drip$11.00
A daily cocktail with botanically infused spirit

Seasonal

WA (Bi) Sabi$12.00
Ozeki Junmai Sake, Rothman & Winter Pear Liqueur, Wasabi, Lemon, Tamari
Under Harvest Moon$13.00
Laird's Apple Brandy, Amaro Nonino, Punt e Mes, Cardamom, Honey, Lemon, Aquafaba
Fire Walk with Me$13.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Chipotle infused Vermouth, Tattersall Creme de Cocoa, Averna Amaro, Corazon Bitters
Gold Fashioned$12.00
Tattersall Blackstrap, Plantation 5 Year, Plantation OFTD, Demerara, Jamaican #2, Blackstrap Bitters
Winter's Shade$13.00
Ginger-AllSpice-Vanilla Plantation Rum, Amaro Montenegro, Demerara, Cream, Whole Egg (vegan option available with oat milk & aquafaba)
What Jeff Did in Mexico City$13.00
Hibiscus-Vanilla-Goji Berry Tequila, Fidencio Clásico Mezcal, Honey, Lemon
Untitled Number Four$13.00
Yaguara Cachaca, Cynar, Rosemary, Grapefruit, Lime, Jamaica #2 Bitters, Soda

Wine

Wine
20 wines by the glass. Restaurant bottle list available by request

Beer & Cider

Draught Pints

Modist Supra Deluxe$6.00
American-Japanese Style Lager
Able$7.00
Supergiant Golden Ale
Fulton 300$7.00
India Pale Ale
Castle Danger Castle Cream$7.00
Cream Ale
Bend Paddle Black Ale$6.00
American Porter

Bottles & Cans

Standard$5.00
Lager
Left Hand$5.00
Milk Stout
Founders Robust Porter$6.00
American Porter
Indeed Day Tripper$7.00
India Pale Ale

Hard Cider

Sweetland Orchard Scrumpy Sweet$6.00
Blended dry & fresh cider

What 3,108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Markus
Minneapolis
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
From beginning to end, perfect and unpretentious. Lightest gnocchi ever!
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KELLYS
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Food and Wine Pairing Menu was so Yummy! Such a fantastic local spot!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely Amazing!
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JakeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is phenomenal and our server was excellent. Pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.
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SheldonR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and engaged service, a consistently wonderful experience.
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ChrisC
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been visiting Alma for the last 6 years. The cost is high, but the events are important. Twice a year we come for our wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday/my proposal dinner. Alma NEVER disappoints. The only disappointing thing is my cooking for months after we come :-).
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WendyA
Minneapolis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and interesting, delicious courses - what more can one ask for?
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PatriciaM
Minneapolis
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall2food2service3ambience4
Food was cold! Service bad.....
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jersack
Minneapolis
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I know you don’t normally mention the valet, but this time I have to. I had car troubles, had to have roadside assistance jump my car. This was before dinner. So, during dinner the valet babysat my car. He did this without asking and with a smile. Now Alma. Everything was great. It is not cheap, but everything was excellent, and worth it. First, there is only a three course dinner (at least the night we went, but I think it is every night). With each course you have choices. My first course was a hamachi sashimi. Second was tempura octopus with a fish broth. The octopus was tender, and very lightly battered. Excellent. My last course was my favorite. Gnocchi with shrimp in a truffle cream sauce. Great place for a business dinner. Service, ambiance, decor, comfort, and a great valet. I will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
We throughly enjoyed the menu and wine pairings. Everything was delicious, the wine pairings were spot-on and our service was fantastic. I’d highly recommend for special occasions or for a date night. We’ll definitely be back!
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larsdc
Minneapolis
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall3food3service1ambience3
I don't feel like offering more details about my experience.
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zftw
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food and great service as always
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JamesM
Minneapolis
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as usual
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MisterD
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our time at Alma was tremendous. It was our first time there and the food was incredibly delicious. Our server was very charming. The food and wine exceeded our expectations. It could become our new, favorite restaurant.
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ChristianP
Minneapolis
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, except for the awful “Health Benefits” surcharge.
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Thanos
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service! We tried half the menu! The duck dishes, in particular, were superb! One of the best restaurants I have been to recently!
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LeifA
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
It had been some time since we've been to Restaurant Alma. After our recent experience the interval will be much shorter. We would rate Alma at the top of restaurant list in the metro area.
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MattK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently one of the best restaurants in the city.
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EmilyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is definitely a special occasion restaurant as it's a bit pricey, but the food was outsanding-- very flavorful, unique, and perfectly portioned. The drinks were also fantastic. The atmosphere is very relaxed and intimate, and overall it was a great experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and meal
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TaraX
Austin
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were sat upstairs in a very isolated small space that wasn’t as inviting as the main area.
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SueR
Greensboro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful first night in Minneapolis dinner at a James Beard award restaurant. Food presentation, taste, and wine pairings were excellent and on point. Enjoyable for romantic dining experience. Staff was appropriately attentive, but not overly friendly.
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Wer35f
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
The service was good and the waitress was informative. I wish that the entrees had more depth in their flavor.
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ZKaT
Portland
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
An awesome food experience for us, visiting in Alma for the first time. Loved the place and service too.
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JohnP
Chicago
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
For all the hype of Alma, we were roundly disappointed. The staff were terrible. If this were my restaurant, I would fire them all and start over. We felt totally disregarded. My wife had the fish and it she couldn't finish it--it was dried hard. I had the braised beef and it seemed like they had made it a couple of days ago. Tasteless. Dry. Stringy. Everything a great braise shouldn't be. I'll admit that I am spoiled because I've eaten Agnolotti in the Val d'Aosta. The Agnolotti at Alma was terrible. It had been cooked, then sat a long time, dried out, was reheated--so it was slimy and chewy. It was Sunday evening...maybe the staff were burnt out from a busy weekend? Maybe the food was left over from the week? Is that an excuse for such a terrible dining experience? Whatever they are doing, they need to throw it out and start over. But I will never be back. There are far too many great restaurants in The Cities now to waste my time with Alma. So sorry, but you earned this review! Absolutely not recommended!
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Anniversary dinner, awesome
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JCPl
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoy our dinner here for Valentine's Day! Excellent menu selections, great wine list and awesome service.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful fixed price selections - was hard to choose and every one was delicious. Fantastic service - 5+ stars, great ambiance.
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MaryK
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceeded our expectations! We ate at Restaurant Alma for our 50th Anniversary in hopes it would feel and taste special. It/They did not disappoint! We will be back. It's a gem! Thank you for a wonderful evening!
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GrantA
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful service. Great food. Expensive, but worth it when you have a special event to celebrate.
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Reneethewriter
Minneapolis
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! The tasting menu was outstanding, and our server was great. She was very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly.
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Authentic
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful way to celebrate a birthday. Gave us best table in the house, champagne and just really attentive service.
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MarkS
Phoenix
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall3food5service5ambience3
I was excited about going to Alma. The unique main menu was great and so was the appetizers and first course. I had the duck and my wife had the hamachi fish. Both were interesting and delicious. For the main course I had the sturgeon and my wife had the duck, they were both exceptional. The middle meal was weak at best. To much pasta hiding the meat. The deserts were poor too, but like my wife said I didn't need it anyway. The most disappointing part was the very limited bar. With a high end meals you would expect a few high end labels for Vodka. Only a base brand I had never heard of before. The server said I wouldn't notice the difference from a grey Goose in a martini, right? The wine list too was also very weak and poor. They need to improve the bar options. It's usually where the money is and Keeps people coming back. If I were to recommend to a friend I'd say great meal, drink at home and don't order desert.
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SueM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our new favorite "date night" restaurant. Amazing food, and they made it vegan for my spouse.
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James
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite place to have a special dinner! Everything met and exceeded our expectations - the food and service were outstanding!
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MitchH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and staff, will definitely come back!!
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Foodiereviewer
Minneapolis
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
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The food was good but overpriced for what your received for a Prix Fix three course meal (only choice on menu). Use of unique ingredient pairings often masked the primary ingredient to a point it was not identifiable. This was not true of the "Duck - Two Ways" which was excellent. Wine list for bottles was large but very very pricey. Wine selections do not justify the price listed. By the glass selections are extremely limited and also pricey but not as bad as the bottle price. Valet parking is not convenient and to retrieve vehicle you must go outside stand and wait for attendant to retrieve car and bring it around. Note vehicle is not locked during your dinner as key bob is left in car. Note there is a 3.5% surcharge on your bill to cover management offering health and retirement programs for their staff. Rather ridiculous that it is not included in price of meal which is already high. We would probably not return to this restaurant as there are superior fine dining restaurants in the area.
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KevinC
Minneapolis
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants anywhere. The seasonal cuisine is always inventive and perfectly prepared.
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FoodieJudy
Minneapolis
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
For my money this is the best in town . The service, the food, the setting is impeccable. The way the tables are arranged is such that you’re never distracted by people or noise nearby. The timing Of the service is such that you enjoy each course slowly and never feel rushed Alma. Mama is not trying to turn tables we were there over 2 1/2 hours. It was the best dinner we’ve had since the last time we were at Alma!
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ChrisK
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu is amazing. If you have never tried Sturgeon before I highly recommend you do before the menu changes.
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528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Additional information

Cross street
6th Avenue SE
Neighborhood
Downtown / Mill District
Hours of operation
Restaurant: Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm - 10pm Cafe: Sunday - Thursday 7am - 10pm, Friday & Saturday 7am - 11pm Reservations for parties of 5 or more please call Alma directly. *All menus are subject to change due to seasonal availability.
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer valet starting at 5pm every day. Valet is located on 6th Ave SE at the corner of University Ave SE.
Public transit
#6 Metro Transit Bus
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Lucas Rosenbrook
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.almampls.com/
Phone number
(612) 379-4909
Private party contact
Hannah Bredahl: (612) 379-4909

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Dinner

Snacks

Marinated Olives$6.00

Drinking Chips$5.00

Housemade Ricotta Cheese*$8.00

Our Bread$3.50

Platters

Antipasti*$17.00

Three Cheese Selections*$15.00

Smoked Fish*$10.00

Appetizers

Fried Cauliflower$9.00

Bibb Lettuce Salad$10.00

Radicchio & Smoked Blue Cheese Salad$12.00

Chickpea, Farro & Roasted Broccoli Salad$12.00

Grilled Bread Panzanella$12.00

Celery Root Soup$10.00

Entrées

House Rigatoni*$16.00

Fusilli Pasta*$15.00

Lemon Orzo Pasta*$18.00

Saffron Rice$12.00

Mushroom & Fried Egg Tartine*$13.00

Spicy Turkey Burger*$14.00

Shaved Roast Beef Toast*$15.00

Grilled Lamb Burger*$16.00

Grilled Chicken Thighs$15.00

Duck Frites$18.00

Whey Braised Pork Shoulder$19.00

Miso Broiled King Salmon$22.00

Sides

Crispy Potatoes$6.00

Sautéed Seasonal Greens$6.00

Specials

Sunday | Three Course Supper$33.00

Monday | Black Truffle Toasty$13.00

Tuesday | Smoked Country Style Ribs*$17.00

Wednesday | Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.50

Thursday | The Alma Double Cheeseburger*$14.00

Dessert

Warm Apple Crisp$9.00

Chocolate Dulce Cake$9.00

Coconut-Tapioca Pudding$9.00

Affogato$7.00

Happy Hour

1/2 Off Snacks & Tap Beer, Coffee, Tea & Pastry

$2 Off Platters, Wine by the Glass & Signature Cocktails

Afternoon

Snacks

Marinated Olives$6.00

Housemade Ricotta$8.00

Our Bread$3.50

Drinking Chips$5.00

Platters

Antipasti*$17.00

Three Cheese Selections*$15.00

Smoked Fish Platter*$10.00

Beverages

Iced Tea$3.00

Hot Tea$3.00

Brewed Coffee$3.00

Orange Juice$3.00

Grapefruit Juice$3.00

Carrot Juice Blend$6.00

Reed Extra Ginger Beer$3.00

Aranciata Rosso$3.00

Mexican Coke$2.50

Diet Coke$2.00

Sprite$2.00

Kopplin's Espresso$2.50

Americano$2.50

Cappuccino$4.00

Cafe con Leche$4.00

Latte$4.00