The Tasting Room — Restaurant in Minneapolis

When we discovered The Tasting Room we were looking for somewhere special to celebrate my Husband’s 50th birthday. We came to the Tasting Room and I contacted the owner and head chef, Nico, over email. Nico was very responsive and provided great communication the entire time, making the planning process much less stressful. Nico was able to accommodate all our needs easily. Once we got to the restaurant, we were escorted to a beautiful private room in the establishment's basement. The room was designed to resemble a speakeasy and had a large wine cellar in the back of the room. Once everyone arrived, Nico began to present a wine tasting to us himself. He was very knowledgeable about the wines and was able to present that information entertainingly. The wines he had picked out tasted delicious as well. Along with the wine tasting, Nico and his marvelous staff served a wonderful dinner consisting of Black Caviar, Olive Oil Poached Salmon, a wonderful Wagyu Beef Zabuton, and more wonderful items. Throughout the entire service, the staff was attentive and kind and ensured that we and our guests were taken care of. For the high-quality service, the price was also quite reasonable. We recommend the Tasting Room to anyone, and we will be...

No better place to stop in after a long walk around Lake Harriet. Or any other time, really. Stop reading this review, cancel all your plans, leave the life you’re leading now to go to The Tasting Room and pat yourself on the back for having great taste and being amazing at following instructions from knowledgeable and attractive strangers.

But this is not about you, this is about The Tasting Room. Attentive and charming staff with incredible recommendations, a charcuterie board I would leave my family for, and a perfectly shaded patio are just the beginning. The Tasting Room also has a bathroom that rivals my first apartment, and the final bill for a far lovelier experience was significantly more affordable.

My only critique is that the name The Tasting Room implies a fleeting and passive experience when in actuality it is anything but. Five stars, don’t change...

My sister and I came for the evening before we went out for dinner. I had this spot on my list for a year. Oh my word, it did not disappoint! We both ordered different flights and we were both very happy with them. I got the “Lisbon” flight and it was outstanding! My favorite was the vino verde rose’!! Incredible!!! I absolutely LOVED it. The service was outstanding as well. Very down to earth and friendly. The staff seemed to go out of their way to make it a good experience for us! Can’t wait to go back. (I wish the outdoor seating area had more pizazz but, not the end of the world. The inside was gorgeous but we wanted to enjoy the great weather so we sat outside. Amping up the outdoor area would be a great idea). The truffle chips were lack luster BUT the...