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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Twin Cities / Minneapolis

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Twin Cities / Minneapolis? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro restaurant
4.9
4.9 (62)
$30 and under
Wine Bar
Northeast Minneapolis
About the restaurant
Just on the edge of downtown, we’re located in the stunning Mill District! Milly’s is a gathering place whether you are a wine enthusiast or novice, we hope to find the perfect pairing for you. Our goal is to make wine accessible, affordable, & fun, with food to delight your taste buds.

Pull up a chair, grab a book, try something new, meet a neighbor or make a new friend. Like we always say- ‘Come for a glass, stay for a bottle!’

Top review
Chad
Dined today
I was delightful and we very much enjoyed the wine, food and service. Will be back. With friends.
A photo of The Capital Grille - Minneapolis restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4716)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
Top review
Rod
Dined 3 days ago
Great lunch for four of us. Server was awesome as we were celebrating 3 birthdays. Food was perfect. Lobster bisque was over the top.
A photo of Stonegarden restaurant
4.9
4.9 (39)
$30 and under
Breakfast
South Minneapolis
About the restaurant
Minutes from Minneapolis-St.Paul Airport (MSP), Stonegarden blends global influences with French technique to create a chef-driven destination for breakfast and brunch. Join us when meeting friends, enjoying a date day, or business lunch; our modern, bright, and warm space is perfect for groups and individuals.

Start with our nourishing bone broths, the Scotch Egg or Maryland Crab Cake. Perhaps, indulge in the Poutine with smoked tomato gravy and sunny egg. Favorites include the French Onion Omelette, Norwegian Benedict with house-cured gravlax, Challah French Toast or delectable tartines.

Pair your meal with our handcrafted cocktails, like the Espresso Martini or Sage 75, mocktails, unique wines, or espresso beverages. Vegan, vegetarian, halal-friendly, and gluten-free choices make Stonegarden inclusive and welcoming.

Open early, Stonegarden is perfect for travelers, locals, and business persons seeking delicious breakfast and brunch.

Top review
Leah
Dined 2 days ago
My husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a day date in celebration of our kids being back in school and due to realities of our evening time constraints. Due to the wonders of Instagram we found ourselves at Stonegarden and it did not disappoint. From reception to presentation, we could not have been happier. The drinks and food were fantastic, as was the service. The menu is thoughtful, without being overwhelming, and yet everything begged to be tried. We can’t wait to come back to try more of the menu.
A photo of Borough restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1509)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
Borough was created to represent the chefs point of view of simplicity. We are a casual eatery with an ever changing menu that focuses on simple ingredients that are seasonal and sourced locally. This ever changing menu allows our chefs to stay creative with the changing of the seasons and the food that is offered by foragers during them.

Parlour seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

Top review
Kathy
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
Heard about them in the Garage Logic podcast. Glad I went. Great lunch. I’ll be back.
A photo of Ciao Bella restaurant
4.9
4.9 (6668)
$30 and under
Italian
Bloomington
About the restaurant
CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING.  PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.

At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.

A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.

Top review
JVIP
Dined 2 days ago
The food is very tasty and well prepared. The service is exceptional. The setting is inviting. Highly recommended.
A photo of Zelo restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4078)
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.

An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.

Top review
Jackie
Dined 5 days ago
First class staff. Wonderful food. Great atmosphere.
A photo of Rincon 38 restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1434)
$31 to $50
Spanish
South Minneapolis
About the restaurant
We are a fun & cozy neighborhood Spanish Tapas bar offering a great selection of old world wines by the glass & bottle, as well as rotating craft beers on tap and in the bottle.
Top review
Sue
Dined 2 days ago
The tapas format is wonderful! The food was excellent- lots of great tastes and great flavors!!
A photo of Billy After Dark restaurant
4.8
4.8 (157)
$30 and under
Speakeasy
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
“Our Cocktail Philosophy”

Billy After Dark cocktails are inspired by the twenty-four micro-seasons that define the flow of life in Japan. Enter a world where you are brought back to your best memories. Reminding you of that the feel & flow from each one.
Perfected classics like the Manhattan and Negroni, riffs on some of Japan’s most beloved cocktails such as the Whisky Highball, and even alcohol-free drinks influenced by ingredients such as yuzu, and umé round out the collection. Through all of this, we want everyone to indulge in enjoyable recollections of the past with our entire cocktail menu being named after great albums from the 90’s & 2000’s.

Top review
Tony
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
We have had several occasions over the last year and each time BAD has be exceptional.
A photo of Billy Sushi restaurant
4.9
4.9 (32)
$30 and under
Sushi
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
There are ninety-nine different ways to write “sushi” in the Japanese script of kanji. Each with its own unique interpretation and meaning. It was with great deliberation that our founder, Billy, chose 寿司 to best represent his personal interpretation of the word - Celebration of Fish!

That’s exactly how Billy feels about the art of making sushi and the atmosphere that surrounds it - it should be a celebration! Which is why Billy Sushi is more than just a restaurant, it is an experience for anyone who allows themselves to take part.

A three-ring performance of sorts - sushi bar, sake bar and dining room - brought to life by the performances of sushi chefs, bartenders and servers. And the Ring Master and your host, Billy.

Top review
DavidVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent sushi and great service. Always a fun night out.
A photo of Nicollet Island Inn restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3407)
$31 to $50
American
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
The Nicollet Island Inn has stood witness to over a century of change on the shores of the Mississippi River. The Inn is consistently named the most romantic restaurant in the area and its river views have been voted some of the best in the city. An immediately recognizable Minneapolis landmark, the Inn offers world-class cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Rain , whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Our wine menu has been chosen specifically to compliment the food and highlight producers from the world's leading wine regions.

Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, old-world tavern and the patio offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline. The Inn is a convenient, comfortable destination for breakfast or lunch meetings while the 3 or 5-course Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence.

Top review
JudithVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Great space. Window looking on River (Mississippi) for out of towners. Historic place amidst a lot of vibe neighborhood
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