"While Giulia in sleepy downtown Minneapolis may share its vaulted space with the lobby for the Emery hotel, it stands on its own. The focus on northern Italian flavors is precise. Think: virtually faultless ricotta meatballs, shrimp and polenta served with focaccia, and maltagliati — homemade, silky ribbons of pasta with red wine-braised lamb and roasted garlic. The restaurant is open for lunch and happy hour, too. Book reservations on Tock." - Eli Radtke