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Young Joni, Minneapolis, MN
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Young Joni

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$31 to $50
Pizzeria

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7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.

Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza."

Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Matthew Leverty

From the OpenTable editors: Exciting, creative pizzas and other wood-fired dishes are the focus at this beloved Northeast Minneapolis restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim. Like at her other two restaurants, the Chef's Table star leans on her Korean heritage in must-order dishes like the umami mama pizza with three kinds of mushrooms and chewy rice cakes with a four-cheese sauce and gochugaru. Pair it with cocktails that incorporate a lot of Asian ingredients—there's even a formidable spirit-free section on the menu—and get comfortable in the spacious wood-clad interior that includes front-row seats to the pizza-making action.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From cocktail parties and birthday bashes to corporate gatherings and modern wedding celebrations, we would love to host your soireé in one of our award-winning spaces: the cozy back bar or our stunning main dining room. Impress your guests with an experience they'll remember as the "best part ever!" More at youngjoni.com/private-events.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Minneapolis
  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Counter

    Multiple dates available
    Please note that this is a reservation for our Chef's Counter, overlooking our wood-fire hearth oven and grill in counter-height chairs - not a traditional dining room table.
    Chef's Counter Photo

What 884 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Young Joni offers an exceptional dining experience with a warm atmosphere and "phenomenal" food. The Korean BBQ pizza is a standout favorite, and the service consistently earns praise for being "attentive" and "knowledgeable." With its creative menu and inviting ambiance, Young Joni is a must-visit for both locals and newcomers.
884 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic evening Charlie took great care of us

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  2. Steve

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The brunch was good but expensive. One drink and one coffee a plate and a pizza and it was one hundred dollars with tax and tip. Too much for casual dining

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  3. Kelly

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, Young Joni did not disappoint. Service interactive without interruptive, cocktails balanced, intriguing, and spun in “Joni” style. Menu balanced bite after exciting bite. The mushroom starter is a “don’t miss.” Desserts delightfully playful, thoughtfully executed. A first visit, not a last visit

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  4. Manette

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super loved the ambience, the simple menu and the flavor of the food. Tried two pizzas and both were really good. Highly recommend the Korean BBQ pizza! Very attentive staff and we were seated immediately when we arrived. Really an enjoyable lunch.

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  5. Steve VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great ambiance! Great times! Will definitely be back!

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  6. Kiim

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and food. I like to go early and park in their adjacent parking lot.

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  7. Katherine

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was extremely efficient and friendly. We were served by an entire team allowing our server to be exceptional. Attentive, funny, relatable, and knowledgeable of the menu. Highly recommend,

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  8. Carmen

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was really good. We love the food. Our waiter was very nice and kind

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  9. Martha

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benjamin was our amazing server. Food and drink impeccable! Great date night location.

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  10. Mark VIP

    Greater Boston45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simply outstanding and fun! Looking forward to our next visit. Thanks for everything.

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FAQs

Young Joni offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 345-5719.

Young Joni is rated 4.8 stars by 884 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Young Joni

165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Minneapolis
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From cocktail parties and birthday bashes to corporate gatherings and modern wedding celebrations, we would love to host your soireé in one of our award-winning spaces: the cozy back bar or our stunning main dining room. Impress your guests with an experience they'll remember as the "best part ever!" More at youngjoni.com/private-events.
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