5 Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Downtown St. Paul

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1. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1100)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 39 times today

**Please note all reservations are for Nolo's Kitchen, the rooftop is first come, first serve. For cabana rentals please visit https://www.rooftopbarmpls.com/cabanas**Located at the historic Gardner Hardware Building at 515 Washington Ave N in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The NOLO's team consists of Marty Collins, Brett Johnson and Peter Hoff, each native Minnesotans with extensive industry experience. Marty has owned over 10 restaurant concepts in Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City and Columbia, MO, and Iowa City, IA. Brett and his family have owned and operated The Hilltop Restaurant for the past 40 years. Pete, the head chef, brings his most recent culinary experience and creativity from California to NOLO’s, The Rooftop Bar and The Basement Bar. His culinary vision and passion for local ingredients create new modern comfort food dishes. The team shares a passion for the restaurant and bar industry and sees an opportunity to fill gaps in the market in the North Loop.

2. Zelo

4.8

Exceptional(4049)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 27 times today

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.

3. Ciao Bella

4.8

Exceptional(6608)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 67 times today

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.

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4. FireLake Grill House Mall of America

4.6

Exceptional(911)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bloomington

Booked 16 times today

Enjoy farm-to-table dining in the heart of the city at the highly acclaimed FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, located in Radisson Blu Mall of America. Voted one of the best restaurants in Mall of America. Each dish is prepared with local, Midwestern ingredients from Twin Cities-based food artisans like Red Table Meat Co. and Stickney Hill Dairy. Our culture is deeply rooted in the flavors and service of the north. From a two-person date night to a 100-person special event, we have you covered. Our private dining spaces are perfect for holiday parties, corporate meetings, wedding rehearsals, baby showers, birthday parties, and friend/family gatherings. We are open 365 days of the year, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and New Years. Whether you are from out of town or from down the street come experience a taste of Minnesota at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar. *Covered Parking Garage with Validated Parking when dining in FireLake.*Valet Parking Offered.

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5. LARS Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Awesome(0)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Welcome to LARS Restaurant & BarOur Bloomington, MN eatery provides a casual dining experience with a menu infused with local ingredients and flavors.The features, feel, and ambiance of LARS is specifically designed to resonate with all our patrons, on many levels. From delicious cocktails to bar rituals and even live music, there is always a welcoming atmosphere.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

2. Zelo

3. Ciao Bella

4. FireLake Grill House Mall of America

5. LARS Restaurant & Bar

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