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528 University Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414

612-379-4909 

http://www.restaurantalma.com  

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528 University Ave. SE Minneapolis MN 55414

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  • Health, Wine Bar
    Sun 5pm-10pm, Mon-Thu 5pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
    $$$ $$, $$$
  • Private Party
    Beer/Wine
    Accepted
  • Lot Available, Street
Description

Eat and drink enough at Alma and you'll earn a virtual master's degree in contemporary food and wine. Chef Alex Roberts, a veteran of such white-hot New York City kitchens as Bouley, Union Square Café, and the Gramercy Tavern, builds dishes around strong flavors, painstaking prep work, and classic French technique. A typical result is the Portuguese-style stew crowned with perfectly tender in-the-shell clams, buttery squares of roast chicken, and slices of zippy chorizo, all tied together with a delectable, garlic-flecked tomato broth holding bland but necessary white beans.








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  • Restaurant Alma\'s starters and sweets are a steal for less than $12

    Restaurant Alma's starters and sweets are a steal for less than $12

    By Kara Buckner | Thu, January 19, 2012

    To kick off 2012, we're highlighting 12 of the best dishes under $12 in the Twin Cities. Scroll down to view the complete list. It's a chilly January evening, but the soft yellow walls, honey-colore... More »

  • Zimmern, local chefs talk sustainability at James Beard Foundation salon

    Zimmern, local chefs talk sustainability at James Beard Foundation salon

    By Marsha Trainer | Fri, August 19, 2011

    Thursday morning, a small but impressive group including Andrew Zimmern, Lenny Russo, Lucia Watson, Tracy Singleton, and Erick Harcey, as well as representatives from several nonprofits, a cookbook au... More »

  • Restaurant Alma and CSA season: a photo gallery

    Restaurant Alma and CSA season: a photo gallery

    By Kate N.G. Sommers | Fri, June 18, 2010

    Restaurant Alma was the choice for a Sunday night dinner this week. While everything on their menu is available ala carte, our party of three decided to go with the three-course tasting menu. We st... More »

  • Alex Roberts named Best Chef Midwest at James Beard Awards

    Alex Roberts named Best Chef Midwest at James Beard Awards

    By Rachel Hutton | Tue, May 04, 2010

    For the second year in a row, a Minnesota chef has been named Best Chef Midwest at the James Beard Awards, as Alex Roberts of Restaurant Alma and Brasa took home the honors at last night's ceremony in... More »

  • Cold Seat, Warm Heart

    Cold Seat, Warm Heart

    By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, February 09, 2000

    Restaurant Alma 528 University Ave. SE, Mpls.; (612) 379-4909 Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday until 10:30 p.m.; closed Sundays Here's every restaurateur's nightmare: The critic shows up to research her first review of... More »

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    | Minneapolis, MN | 145 Reviews

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    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Alex Roberts was one of the first chefs in town to pull the white tablecloth out from under fine dining. After more than a decade in business, his Restaurant Alma serves some of the Cities' most creative, flavorful dishes from a spare dining room in a decidedly unsexy University neighborhood (it's across the street from Santana Foods, if that means anything to you). Roberts's fare—rustic corn-and-black-bean griddle cakes mounded with sweet king crab, braised lamb wrapped in crisp pastry and served with sweet tomatoes and feta—is as refined as a tenured professor, yet fantastically unfussy and utterly devoted to highlighting the seasons. Oh, and did we mention that the $42 mix-and-match prix fixe is the best upscale dining deal around? This past year, Roberts turned his attention to casual eats and opened Brasa Rotisserie, focusing his chef's ethics and intensity on humble roast pork, rotisserie chicken, and a smattering of Latin and Southern sides. This means the meats come from animals raised naturally on nearby small-scale farms, and the cooking and seasoning is always spot-on. It's entirely different from Restaurant Alma, but just as perfect.

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    | Farmington, MN | 5 Reviews

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    | Thu, February 11, 2010

    mix and match prix fixe

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  • 2008 | BEST CHEF

    Alex Roberts was one of the first chefs in town to pull the white tablecloth out from under fine dining. After more than a decade in business, his Restaurant Alma serves some of the Cities' most creative, flavorful dishes from a spare dining room in a decidedly unsexy University neighborhood (it's across the street from Santana Foods, if that means anything to you). Roberts's fare--rustic corn-and-black-bean griddle cakes mounded with sweet king crab, braised lamb wrapped in crisp... More »

  • 2002 | BEST NEIGHBORHOOD CAFÉ (MINNEAPOLIS)

    If those Sunday suppers weren't beguiling enough--$20 three-course meals just made for grown-up family dining--this year Alma added weekend brunch, full of things like ricotta pancakes with lemon zest, a scattering of fresh raspberries, and organic maple syrup. Spread out a newspaper on the sunny tables and the room feels completely different than it does at night, when the stark arrangements of twigs give the room an elegant feel that's perfect for romantic tête-à-têtes.... More »

  • 2001 | BEST RESTAURANT--MINNEAPOLIS

    There are two basic things that define the best restaurant in Minneapolis--and make no mistake, this is a hotly, hotly disputed category. Basically, the two things are bliss and its necessary support, friendly pleasure. Bliss for what is on the plate or in the cup, and pleasure in the overall experience. There can be bliss on the plate, but no pleasure in the experience if your server is eavesdropping on your table in an oily, obnoxious way. There might be bliss in your Champagne flute, but... More »

  • 2000 | BEST NEW RESTAURANT

    Like Bonnie and Clyde, like Batman and Robin, like Chico and the Man, sometimes a duo gets things done better. Nowhere can you see this dynamic in action more clearly than in the jewel of southeast Minneapolis, Restaurant Alma. Venture in to find talented veteran Jim Reininger managing the gem-studded wine list and baking the extraordinary breads while wunderkind Alex Roberts sends out plates of food so imaginative, but also so well-prepared and refined, customers are swooning. All you... More »

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Main Menu
Starters / Salads
$12.00
Marinated Mozzarella
prosciutto, quince & basil
$13.00
Soft Cooked Egg
potato puree, leeks, black truffle dressing
$12.00
Bitter Greens
dates, avocado, almonds & anchovy dressing
$13.00
Chard Souffle
poblano, roasted portobellos & parmesan
$12.00
Grilled Bread
smoked ricotta, roasted squash & pickled peppers
Middle Course / Grains & Pastas
$14.00
Lamb Meatballs
fregola, roasted cauliflower & mint
$13.00
Beet & Farro Risotto
shiitakes, mushroom broth & horseradish
$14.00
Paccheri Pasta
fennel sausage, garlic oil, rapini & pecorino
$15.00
Fried Quail
mascarpone polenta & honey glazed onions
$14.00
Chickpeas & Mussels
cava, chorizo & croutons
Entree / Meats & Fish
$28.00
Sauteed Sea Scallops
crispy bean cake & aromatic braised cabbage
$26.00
Gently Cooked Chicken
brie fondue, braised pear & belgian endive
$26.00
Seared Mahi Mahi
fried brussels sprouts, pickled ginger & cashews
$29.00
Roasted Duck
black kale, duck fat potatoes & smoked paprika
$27.00
Pork Milanese
marinated fennel & peppers, caper pesto
Vegetarian Selections
$11.00
Bitter Greens
dates, avocado, almonds & lemon vinaigrette
$13.00
Soft Cooked Egg
potato puree, leeks, black truffle dressing
$12.00
Grilled Bread
smoked ricotta, roasted squash & pickled peppers
$13.00
Chard Souffle
poblano, roasted portobellos & parmesan
$13.00
Beet & Farro Risotto
shiitakes, mushroom broth & horseradish
Cheeses
(2) $9, (3) $13, (4) $16, (5) $20
$5.00
Shepherd's Ridge Oliver's Reserve, Wisconsin, Sheep
$5.00
Alemar Bent River Camembert, Minnesota/cow
$5.00
Red Rock Aged Cheddar Blue, Wisconsin/cow
$5.00
Rush Creek Reserve, Wisconsin, Cow
$5.00
Marieke Gouda, Wisconsin/cow
Dessert
$8.00
Winter Chocolate Tartlet
white hot fudge & fresh mint gelato
$8.00
Sticky Toffee Tart
coconut sorbet, chocolate espresso sauce, coconut meringue
$8.00
Agave Roasted Pear
saffron spice gelato, prickly pear, pistachio
$8.00
Vanilla Bean Cranberry Cake
cream cheese icing, harvest puree, ginger snap crumb
$8.00
Creme Caramel
espresso, cinnamon, amaretti crumb

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