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Cioppino - CRU, Nisswa, MN

CRU

4.6 (93)
$50 and over
French American
23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468-2711

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
WINTER SEASON UPDATE: Cru Restaurant is pausing its fine dining services from January to the beginning of May.

Cru, deriving from the French word for a vineyard of exceptional quality, embodies our commitment to excellence in dining. With a worldly flair, we elevate classic dishes using seasonal, fresh ingredients. Our intimate wine bar and dining room offer a cozy escape reminiscent of a French vineyard cellar. Join us to savor comforting foods, delightful wines, and craft cocktails in an atmosphere that evolves with each visit. Simple ingredients with depth and flavor served in a rustic atmosphere with sophisticated elegance. Enjoy our vast cellar of over 2,000 bottles of worldly wines to pair your dinner perfectly. Sip, savor, and enjoy.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nisswa
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 93 people are saying

CRU 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Minnesota

    Most Booked

93 Reviews
  1. Phyllis VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the wine cellar. Food and service excellent!

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  2. sue VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul180 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster gnocchi was phenomenal!tried the wild boar chops and they were really tasty- similar to pork.

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  3. Sharon VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and nice setting. Not great for kids as far as meal options

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  4. Wade

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience we had. From the moment we walked into CRU until we left. We felt like we were the only ones there! We went with the 4 course blind taste menu. The wine was perfectly described and the food was amazing! The wait staff was absolutely a delight. CRU has set the bar incredibly high for fine dining and amazing experience! If you are looking for an extraordinary food and wine experience, look no further!

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  5. Megan

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The experience recently was not very good. The service was fine, it was a very quiet night in there. Some of us ordered the lobster gnocchi dish that was $52 I believe. It did not come with a salad / soup or any sides. Unfortunately, it was the smallest dish I have ever had. There were about six to eight pieces of gnocchi and very little claw meat pieces of lobster. It was definitely not worth the money and very disappointing.

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  6. Laura

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new Chef’s Tasting Menu and wine pairing was phenomenal. Service was also amazing. We could not have had a better evening. Thank you!

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  7. David

    Minneapolis - St. Paul16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and very good service. We really enjoyed our experience.

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  8. Dave

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Wine cellar tour was very fun and informative. Wine was excellent. Service was outstanding

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  9. Deb

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was impeccable the food delectabl.E to bow everything about this evening was perfect.We celebrated an important birthday and had a wonderful time.Thank you cru for making this an excellent time for all.

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  10. Janet VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Cru and we loved it! Thank you to servers, chefs and other staff who made the experience memorable!

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CRU is rated 4.6 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Central Minnesota
  5. Nisswa

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468-2711

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nisswa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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