Contemporary American / Tasting Menu · Dinkytown / Williamson Park

Alma

★ 4.6 · 2074 Google reviews · $$$

Seasonal three-course menu, wine pairings, craft cocktails. Cafe, restaurant, hotel in one.

The Room

What it's actually like

Alma is widely beloved as a premier fine-dining destination in Minneapolis, with consistently praised seasonal tasting menus, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, and exceptional hospitality. The restaurant successfully balances luxury dining with genuine warmth, earning strong loyalty from repeat customers who celebrate special occasions here. While a small minority found the portions modest or felt the food was overhyped, the overwhelming majority rate the overall experience as transformative and worth the premium pricing.

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Diners keep mentioning
focaccia with turnip bruschetta and white anchoviesbuckwheat rigatoni with oyster mushrooms and black truffleHam & Gruyere MeltCorner Store sandwichbison empanadaseasonal three-course menu
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
quiet
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
date night, special occasions, anniversary celebration
Reservations
Tock

Wait reality — Reservations highly recommended, especially for weekend brunch and dinner service. Saturday mornings get busy by 11am; weekday dining is less crowded. Best to book in advance for the tasting menu experience.

Derived from 68 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

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Address
528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-379-4909
Restaurant group
independent