Martina

A Minneapolis Essential – 10/10 If you only have one dinner in Minneapolis, make it Martina. This Argentinian powerhouse is easily one of the best dining experiences in the city. The Standouts: * Mushroom Rigatoni: Hands down, some of the best pasta I’ve ever had. It’s earthy, rich, and a total must-order. * The Apps: Do not leave without trying the Potato Churros (trust me on this) and the Empanadas. They set the bar incredibly high for the rest of the meal. * other Pasta: While the mushroom rigatoni is the star, their various seafood pastas (lobster or shrimp spaghetti is a highlight) as well as the sausage orecchiette are equally refined and fresh. The vibe is chic, the cocktails are top-tier, and the food is flawless. It’s a 10/10 every single time. Absolute must-visit!

I came here to celebrate something special all the time. Their food is absolutely amazing - the gnocchi is the best in Minnesota. The service has always been excellent. The only thing is as that they have so many customers all the time so it could be a little loud, and it’s hard to find parking.

This restaurant is too overrated, it costs double of the price for a below average quality and experience comparing to similar restaurants in major cities like NYC or LA. Went for my birthday at this place on a Friday night and left with disappointment. We ordered 4 dishes - Mussel, Potato Churros, Barramundi, and Octopus. All the dishes came out way too salty. It felt like the salt level was doubled. None of the dishes tasted good… We had to drink lots of water to keep eating. The server also did not seem very friendly - I can tell he put on fake smiles and didn’t really care to bring us a good experience. The table we were seated was very small and he brought all our dishes at once which the table could not fit. It’s very overwhelming. Yes I said it doesn’t matter which dish comes first, but an experienced server would know what would be the best for the customer. The environment of this restaurant was way too dark - we can’t even read the menu - our eyes hurt. This restaurant also changed the menu - some of the dishes we hoped to try (from others’ review online) were not in the Jan 2026 menu we were presented. We drove 40mins in snow to come dinning here - totally not worth it. Spent $160+ for two people. Worst birthday dinner ever. Will not come back again.

My wife and I decided to give this place a try for our anniversary, and we’re so glad we did. From the moment we arrived, our server, Hale, made the evening feel special by treating us to a celebratory beverage. Everything we ordered, and everything Hale recommended, was superb, from the empanadas to the pastas and the coconut ice cream. This place is truly amazing and memorable. We will definitely be back.

I’ll add to the pile of 5 star reviews… 👏👏👏👏👏 It’s a MUST-EAT BRUNCH! The staff is top tier. Professional, friendly, knowledgeable. The food is exquisite. Bold flavors and well-executed. The potato churros are so addictive, we ordered a second batch. Other favorites included the Gorgonzola leek empanadas, jalapeño burger (it was spicier than we were expecting, but it burned so good), the French toast, the eggs Benedict, and chorizo toast. Personally, we didn’t love the fan-favorite donut. Just thought it was a little dry. Go for the French toast instead for something sweet!