Bar La Grassa

Bar La Grassa

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Bar La Grassa sits on Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis's North Loop, an Italian restaurant from chef Isaac Becker and Nancy St. Pierre.

The menu runs through pastas and small plates built for sharing: agnolotti, calamarata, a soft egg dish, bruschetta with white anchovy, lobster, and pork with chilli, with cheesecake to close.

The kitchen is led by executive chefs Isaac Becker and Max Loesch, with Daniel Bailey as chef de cuisine. Bar La Grassa is connected to sister restaurants St. Pierre and 112 Eatery.

The James Beard Foundation named Bar La Grassa a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2010, and a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant in 2026.
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AWARDJames Beard Foundation Best Chef, winner, carried by the chef2011
AWARDJames Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant, semifinalist2026
AWARDJames Beard Foundation Best Chef, finalist, carried by the chef2008–2010
AWARDJames Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant, semifinalist2010
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RATINGS4.7 stars across 2,652 reviews5 sources
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City

Twin Cities

Neighborhood

North Loop

Price

$$$

Cuisine

Pasta

Chef

Isaac Becker

Owner

James Beard Semifinalist 2026
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