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Restaurant Alma: Restaurant Reviews

528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (University/Dinkytown)
(612) 379-4909
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Ranked #4 of 1,012 restaurants in Minneapolis
Price range: $31 - $40
Cuisines: American, Bagels
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighborhood: University/Dinkytown
Cross street: 6th Avenue SE
Transit: #6 Metro Transit Bus
Description: Opened in 1999, 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 both a three course tasting menu format, allowing the customer to select any three dishes from the menu for $48 and a la carte options. Alma has been awarded 4 stars by the StarTribune and shares the #1 food ranking in ZAGAT for Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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43 reviews 43 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Tasting Menu”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

We had a great experience at Alma. The service was great, and the food was outstanding. Great flavors, and well thought out dishes. Everything went so well together, and we loved what we ordered. Perfectly cooked fish, great sauces (and not overwhelming), and fresh seasonal ingredients. We also went right after our wedding and they played the song my wife walked down to isle to. Cool spot, great food.

Visited October 2012
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Minneapolis
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wonderful anniversary dinner.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

We visited Restaurant Alma for our anniversary. We decided on the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Every bite was perfect. It is not an inexpensive meal, but very worth the splurge for a special occasion. We have wanted to go back and just order an entree of the menu. Which is a more inexpensive option. The service was outstanding.

Visited August 2012
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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“great date night”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

Restaurant Alma has a wonderful, interesting menu. Excellent food with a good variety, great service, good atmosphere. The food is good for those who want to try something new, but still has something to offer for those who are less adventurous. Loved it!

  • Visited March 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Worth visiting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

Food here is exquisite, just what you'd expect from one of the most acclaimed places in the Twin Cities. Pick one from Column A (starter), one from Column B (middle), and one from Column C (entree) - there are sufficient options in each that you just can't go wrong. But my favorite was actually from the implied "Column D" (dessert), a sticky toffee tart with chocolate espresso sauce and coconut sorbet - wow. Four-and-a-half stars: slightly slow (only slightly) and slightly less (only slightly) attentive service was the only downside to giving this 5 stars. But it's clear why this is one of the top 5 restaurants in the Cities.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Edina MN
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“wonderful food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

quiet neighborhood restaurant with award winning chef-never disappointed. top flight staff. has to be top 3 or 5 in Mpls.

Visited May 2012
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