Restaurant Reviews

From corner bistros to five-star restaurants featured in the national press, from Ethiopian, Thai, Vietnamese and Somali restaurants to Italian, Chinese, French, Japanese, and contemporary American, there are food and dining experiences to meet the needs of all palates and personalities.

No list could hope to encompass all of our outstanding dining options. The following is a sample of restaurants based on national reviews and rankings:

Zagat's 2011 Top 10 Twin Cities Restaurants

James Beard Foundation Awards:

• Tim McKee, La Belle Vie (Best Chef, Midwest, 2009)
• Alex Roberts, Restaurant Alma (Best Chef, Midwest, 2010)
• Lucia Watson, Lucia's (Best Midwest Chef Nominee, 2006)

New York Times Travel—Suggested Restaurants:

• 112 Eatery
• Spoonriver

Twin Cities Dining Guides: