Osteria I Nonni Minneapolis

Osteria I Nonni is on Sibley Memorial Hwy in Mendota Heights. It sits a twenty-five-minute walk from the Mendota Bridge.

The room runs smart and elegant, but the real draw is the traditional Italian menu. It manages a rare feat for the area: it avoids the heavy, tourist-focused tropes of downtown kitchens in favor of a quiet, focused service. While the neighborhood leans toward casual stops, this kitchen stays committed to the classic approach. You choose this for the discipline of the cooking rather than the convenience of the city centre.