Bar La Grassa
Italian restaurant · North Loop
800 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Highlights
Acclaimed Italian eatery serving pastas, small plates & wine
Acclaimed Italian eatery serving pastas, small plates & wine
"Another of the ownership group's restaurants that remained closed through the early pandemic and reopened in the summer of 2021; mentioned as part of the restaurateurs’ portfolio alongside the other reopened locations." - Serena Maria Daniels
"James Beard Award-winning chef Isaac Becker’s sultry Italian restaurant is usually packed, so make a reservation, especially if you want a kitchen-side seat at the Pasta Bar. Start with the dreamy soft eggs and lobster bruschetta, and then try the red wine spaghetti with pine nuts or mafalda with a soulful Bolognese. Finish with the gjetost cheesecake, made from a sweet and savory caramelized Norwegian cheese" - Stacy Brooks
"A convivial North Loop spot where pasta is served family-style for the table—signature dishes include a soft egg raviolo and gnocchi bathed in a cauliflower-and-orange sauce designed to be shared and passed around." - AFAR
"A pasta-focused restaurant opened by the same owners after their first spot; the new North Loop steak-and-seafood conversion will neighbor this venue." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Bar La Grassa has a bit of bustle to it — it may not be the best spot if you’re looking for a quiet, intimate meal. But if a more electric atmosphere appeals, this is the place. All the essential date night elements are there: black leather booths, candlelit tables, and fresh pasta, from mafalda bolognese to ziti with shrimp and vin santo cream. Start with the dreamy soft eggs and lobster bruschetta, though." - Eater Staff
