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327 14th Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414

612-378-4849

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Recommended
Best Restaurant Bathroom
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): American, Health

Hours: Sun 5:30pm-1am, Mon-Sat 11:30am-1am

Price: $$
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Reservations: Accepted
Parking: Lot Available, Valet

Description

Like a movie set, like a stage set, like a fantasy with tapestry costumes and professional lighting, the Loring Pasta Bar is inarguably one of the prettiest restaurants in the history of Twin Cities dining. Two rooms: one a long grotto of a bar made of undulating, Gaudi-like writhing snakes of brick; the other, a three-story soaring cathedral of post-Industrial Revolution romance. The food isn't much, since this was designed as a cheap, fun restaurant for penny-pinching University of Minnesota types. But put a bottle of wine on the table, and baby, Nicole Kidman never had a prettier dinner.

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John Devine

6:00 p.m. every Wed., Thu.
Cornbread Harris

6:00 p.m. every Fri.
Salsa Police

10:00 p.m. every Fri., Sat. from July 4 until December 23

2011 | Best Restaurant Bathroom

If Neil Gaiman designed bathrooms instead of works of fantastical fiction, the Loring Pasta Bar's restroom would easily be the cornerstone of his plumbing portfolio. Follow a wavy brick wall into the dimly lit and enchanting (is it weird to call a bathroom enchanting) room, in which the walls are painted with a creeping vine of flowers and the giant bowl sinks similarly appear to be suspended by a metal vine. The oddly shaped room leads to just as oddly proportioned stalls, adding to the... More »
2001 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR APPETIZERS

Appetizers What a weird concept, when you think about it. They're the foods you eat, um...before you eat. That being the case, it would make the most sense for those tasty before-meal bits to be light and scarce in number. But too often, appetizer means a bottomless pile of chicken wings slathered in ranch dressing or a greasy pile of nachos topped with a mound of sour cream. Don't get us wrong--we love our grease. But when we're looking for a true appetizer we head for the new Loring... More »

Guess where I'm eating?

By Rachel Hutton | Mon, September 13, 2010

Every Monday, we'll show you a photo we've snapped at a local restaurant--it's up to you to guess which one. The first person to answer correctly in the comments (be sure to leave your email address--... More »
Loring Pasta Bar's fruit punch packs a punch

By Michelle Leon | Fri, July 30, 2010

Aly's fruit punch $7.50 Loring Pasta Bar 327 14th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis 612.378.4849 Nothing says summer like a fruity drink, and it doesn't get any fruitier than this. Reminiscent of the drinks ... More »
For Your Eyes Only

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, June 06, 2001

Loring Pasta Bar 327 14th Ave. SE, Minneapolis; (612) 378-4849 www.loringcafe.com Hours: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Monday-Saturday; 4:00 p.m.-midnight Sunday; kitchen closes daily at 11:00 p.m. Pretty, sexy kids: The new Loring Pasta Bar is i... More »

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amber.nicks | Minneapolis, MN | 2 Reviews

| Wed, June 23, 2010

I've never been disappointed by the service or food here! Great eats, lovely atmosphere. Odd story to add to this post though... my friend and I had just ordered our food and were chatting and drinking away. As she had started to put the glass up to her mouth the bottom of it just fell out. LOL! The waitress was baffled.
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Niki54 | Minneapolis, MN | 40 Reviews

| Tue, March 23, 2010

Kind of expensive, but great food! Eat here, then go to a show at the Varsity!
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KristiM1 | Bloomington, MN | 5 Reviews

| Thu, March 25, 2010

they have the best atmosphere. i like to go later at night and watch people dance. they also have sweet bathrooms :)
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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

$9.00

Artichoke Ramekin
the loring’s signature dish, served warm with garlic toast points -

$8.00

Baked Bucheron
baked chevre and marinara sauce with house-made cheddar and sun-dried tomato ciabatta bread

$8.00

Salsa Italiano
with olives, chevre, and garlic toast for dipping, fresh mozzarella, golden tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, and balsamic syrup

$10.00

Crab Cakes
with a passion fruit vinaigrette

Per Person $8.50

Appetizer Platter For Sharing
a selection of house favorites perfect for sharing

$8.00

Tempura Fried Baby Vegetables
with roasted red pepper and basil pesto aioli

$8.00

Fried Calamari And French Fries
with red pepper aioli and cocktail sauce

$9.00

Pan-fried Potstickers
filled with shredded chicken and vegetables and served with steamed edamame and soy dipping sauce

$9.00

Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll
traditional nori roll served with steamed edamame and soy dipping sauce

$10.00

Mediterranean Musssels
steamed in a white wine and aromatic herb broth

$12.00

Pizzas
on house made cracker crust with your choice of the following combinations caramelized onion + prosciutto + chevre portabella mushroom + truffle oil

Salads

$8.50

Salade Sauvage
mixed field greens with crumbled bleu cheese, candied walnuts, fresh pear, and raisins

$12.00

Asian Chicken Salad
with napa cabbage, edamame beans, carrot and peppers, bamboo shoots, pickled ginger, sliced potstickers and a fat-free sesame sriracha vinaigrette

$8.50

Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, house-made croutons, and shaved parmesan tossed in a garlic and egg dressing - (4 with entrée)

$6.00

Loring House Salad
field greens in a orange balsamic vinaigrette (3 with entrée)

$10.00

Asparagus And Fingerling Potato Salad
served warm with bacon lardon and coarse ground mustard dressing

Loring Pastas
Most Of Our Pasta Can Be Made Without Meat For Vegetarian Diners. Rice Pasta Can Be Substituted For An Additional Charge.

$15.00

Saffron Chicken Linguine
with roasted red peppers tossed in a salsa verde of basil, olive oil, and cilantro

$14.50

Fettuccini Carbonara
house-made fettuccini with cottage bacon, garlic, cream, peas, and parmesan cheese

$14.00

Portabella Mushroom Ravioli
in a beurre blanc with canadian bacon and a tomato and corn salsa.

$18.00

Seafood Spaghetti
scallops, shrimp and assorted shellfish with squid ink spaghetti in a saffron cream sauce

$13.00

Vegetarian Orzo
with grilled artichoke hearts, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes in a balsamic reduction

$13.00

Orecchiette
with french-style grean beans and button mushrooms in a lemon herb and garlic sauce

$13.00

Cheese Tortellini Nuovi
in a northern italian cream sauce with toasted pine nuts and prosciutto

$15.00

Chicken And Mozzarella Ravioli
house-made ravioli in a napolitana sauce of concassed tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil

$13.50

Spaghetti With Meatball
with all beef meatball in a creamy marinara sauce

$13.00

Orecchiette
with french-style grean beans and button mushrooms in a lemon herb and garlic sauce

Entrees

$20.00

Pork Tenderloin
in a vermont maple syrup reduction with caramelized onions, baby carrots, and dried cranberries

$19.00

Grilled Salmon
encrusted in chilli, cumin, and garlic in a tomato and dill cream sauce

$23.00

Pan Seared Sea Bass And Roasted Artichoke Hearts
with pesto mashed potatoes in a red pepper and champagne beurre blanc

$18.50

Ecuadorian Beef Tips
in a roasted tomato and pepper coulis with saffron-infused basmati rice and fried plantains

$18.50

Chicken Picatta
sautéed in a lemon, caper, and sherry sauce; served with green beans and roasted baby red potatoes

$19.00

Steak Frites
5 oz. hangar steak served with the loring's signature french fries and house made catsup

20 Oz $27.00

The Bronco Nargurski New York Strip Steak
served with grilled asparagus and with your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or smoked mozzarella potato gratin

10 Oz $21.00

THE BIG TEN New York Strip Steak
served with grilled asparagus and with your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or smoked mozzarella potato gratin

Sides

$5.00

Fresh Asparagus
steamed or gilled

$5.00

French Fries
with ketchup

$5.00

Large Meatball
with marinara sauce

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Loring Pasta Bar

327 14th Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414

612-378-4849

Description

6:00 p.m. every Sun.

6:00 p.m. every Tue.

6:00 p.m. every Wed., Thu.

6:00 p.m. every Fri.

10:00 p.m. every Fri., Sat. from July 4 until December 23

2011 | Best Restaurant Bathroom

2001 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR APPETIZERS

By Rachel Hutton | Mon, September 13, 2010

By Michelle Leon | Fri, July 30, 2010

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, June 06, 2001

amber.nicks | Minneapolis, MN | 2 Reviews

Niki54 | Minneapolis, MN | 40 Reviews

KristiM1 | Bloomington, MN | 5 Reviews

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