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Lucia's Restaurant and Wine Bar
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Uptown, Minneapolis
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and City Pages
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The Wall Street JournalJanuary 16, 2015Here, seemingly every ingredient has a farm's name attached. A stir-fry made with what must have been a very free-ranging pullet showed this center of Midwestern foodways at its quiet, worldly best. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
City PagesAugust 5, 2014The treats for eating in or taking out are nigh innumerable: breads both crusty and tender, delicious little desserts, new-every-day soups, ever-changing salads. Read more
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Lorena W.October 30, 2014Very nice staff! Trying the pear apple arugula salad and the roasted squash kale salad along with a housemade caramel and a canele.
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I'm neither vegan nor do I have gluten sensitivities BUT the vegan chili and flourless peanut butter cookies are on point. Don't sleep on the salted caramel cake either.Upvote1Downvote- City PagesJune 18, 2012Voted Best Wine Bar by City Pages in 2012! It's an easy, unpretentious and authentic place. If you're hungry for more, the restaurant's dinner and lunch menus are available during service!Upvote1Downvote
Andy FlammOctober 2, 2015I had a wonderful pork shoulder with squash, Brussels sprouts, and pesto. Service is great and it's not too noisy.UpvoteDownvote
This is one of my favorite places on earth. Always good stuff. Tip your server, even if they are a little poky and snarky sometimes.UpvoteDownvote
FoodspottingDecember 11, 2010This is a top brunch spot in America. The menu changes regularly, but the buttermilk pancakes are the weekend staple. Try them with their home made jam in lieu of maple syrup. - SorayaUpvoteDownvote
Katie Jo KohlsMay 28, 2015Artesian cheese platter is immense! Well worth the price. And don't forget late night happy hour deals starting at 9pm.UpvoteDownvote- City PagesJuly 6, 2015You'll get some fine dining, but won't break the bank at Lucia's! Go for brunch! It'll be the best decision you make all year. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
- City PagesNovember 13, 2012Voted City Pages #1 wine bar! Lucia's Wine Bar is easy, unpretentious, and authentic. The list changes with the season and with availability.UpvoteDownvote
Solange GuillaumeAugust 26, 2011Best place to sit on a late-summer eve: when facing Lucia's, the far bench on the right! It's cozy, fewer visual distractions (barring mobile devices!) and you can stretch out!UpvoteDownvote
Sharifa SimonAugust 8, 2014Brunch! Delightful little place, love the changing menu. Their muffins/pastries are great!UpvoteDownvote
Culinary students generally run this side of Lucia's & don't properly season things. Results are hit or miss w/the soups, scrambled eggs & baked goods.UpvoteDownvote
Nicolas TullyFebruary 24, 2014Snack bar charcuterie platter was nice, but lacked actual charcuterie (meats). On the bright side, they have a high quality scotch selection!UpvoteDownvote- City PagesDecember 7, 2012Voted City Pages top ten takeout restaurants! Lucia Watson has been doing the locally sourced food thing since way before it was cool.Upvote1Downvote
Daisy NguyenJanuary 27, 2012Best breakfast/lunch/dinner EVER. Ask them what they recommend for that day/meal and order THAT. You can't go wrong.UpvoteDownvote
Best brunch- a fluffy omelet with diff ingredients every wk and mixed greens. The best omelet I've had in the Cities.UpvoteDownvote
Best crepes in the city- hands down. The chocolate sea salt cookies are the best thing ever!UpvoteDownvote- City PagesNovember 13, 2012Voted City Pages Best Wine Bar 2012! Lucia's Wine Bar is easy, unpretentious, and authentic.UpvoteDownvote
You can't really go wrong with food or drink here - you can get breakfast and an awesome dinner to take home for later, too. Nummers.UpvoteDownvote
Lucia's - Sit yourself at the cozy, small-scale bar, solo diners welcome here. Denise, Steph or Robert will take care of you! Oh & drink deals late nite. Cheers! Too crowded? Head to Barbette!UpvoteDownvote
Robyne RobinsonMarch 2, 2014They have great cracked wheat bread. Have some with butter and hot cider. Mmmm.Upvote1Downvote
Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMarch 11, 2011Try the Duck. The elegant fowl, crispy and tender in a glaze of Frangelico, is nested on wild rice.—Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, February 2011UpvoteDownvote
Andrew MurrayAugust 17, 2014The flourless peanut butter cookie is actually made with angel tears.UpvoteDownvote
The chocolate almond croissant is insanely good but it left me with the sugar shakes.UpvoteDownvote
The cottage cheese dill bread and oatmeal white choc chip cookies are wondrous.Upvote2Downvote
Vegan three bean chili is hearty and delicious, and available every day. Yum.Upvote2Downvote
Mike WrightFebruary 26, 2013Just had the flourless PB cookie, utterly melt in the mouth awesome.Upvote1Downvote
If they have the pulled pork tacos on the menu, they are worth a try. You will not be disappointed...UpvoteDownvote
ColleenNovember 22, 2014Food is very good! Just don't waste your $ on the cheese plate..UpvoteDownvote
Friendly and caring staff! Lucia, you should be proud of such a great team.
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Joanna FlammOctober 15, 2010Local food in a simple but romantic environment. Each week's menu only has a few entrees, which makes deciding easier.UpvoteDownvote
Andrew MurphyJanuary 7, 2010Sit in the Wine Bar. Much better atmosphere, but you can still order off the restaurant's menu. Save room for dessert! There's usually a killer cake.UpvoteDownvote
Kelsey McDonoughOctober 15, 2011This coffee is like a prize. Don't forget about the pastry tray they bring around after you order!UpvoteDownvote
- Oatmeal, fruit and coffee! Best in the entire world!UpvoteDownvote
- Get the Gyro sandwich! CIA, you are amazing! My favorite!UpvoteDownvote
- Lorena W.October 30, 2014Both salads are excellent! Caramel great but not really worth the dollar and the canele is terrible! Couldn't barely bite into it! Hard as a rock and tasted burnt and tasteless!UpvoteDownvote
Their takeout is the best way to "cook" on Thanksgiving!Upvote4Downvote- Try the Budapest muffin! To die for ;)UpvoteDownvote
Denise makes a mean Martini! Tell her Lucas and Janis sent you.UpvoteDownvote
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Lucia's Restaurant and Wine Bar
1432 W 31st St (Hennepin Avenue)
Minneapolis, MN 55408
United States
Minneapolis, MN 55408
United States
(612) 825-1572
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour
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