Demi

We had a wonderful evening at Demi and can't recommend it highly enough. The knowledgeable staff and the exquisitely delicious food made it an unforgettable culinary experience. Truly outstanding! A huge shoutout to Jessica, Gabe, Sean, George, Allen, and Calvin for creating such a connected and personal experience. They didn't just present the food--they took the time to ensure we understood what we were eating and invited us into their world. Thank you!*The following photos capture the overall experience, cuisine, and complete happiness.

Amazing service and atmosphere. Though it's spendy it's very special. It reminded me of a mini French laundry experience. I couldn't drink due to being pregnant but they were happy to make me an amazing mocktail and adjust the menu ingredients. I can't wait to come back after baby and experience the wine pairing with the food.

Demi wasn't just a meal, it was an experience that will stick with me. We had the Barrington menu, and each of the seven courses was interesting and beautifully prepared. We loved how the seating allowed us to watch the chefs as they prepared each dish. After they were prepared, each dish was delivered by a different member of the staff and described with tons of detail. I also appreciated their ability to adjust their menu to my dietary restrictions. There were also some fun and thoughtful surprises at the end of the meal that made it especially memorable, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone!

This place was amazing! The food was spectacular, the service and the ambiance made the experience well worth it. This place is very flexible to accommodate any dietary restrictions or preferences. All the chefs are very knowledgeable and we enjoyed learning about the food as much as tasting it. We can't wait to come back! Keep on rocking Demi.

We visited Demi over Thanksgiving break with family and it was lovely. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was very nice. I know this seems rediculous but I love the silverware changes after each course. Food was awesome and well paired. Broth was ok, the app was really good. Absolutely loved the smoked fish, fish and protein entree. Palate cleanser (pear) was a delight. Would definitely come again!

The trouble with Demi is that it's so very very good. You walk in having never heard of parsnip agnolotti, then after a few bites realize that you're eating the best pasta of your life and now will absolutely know what you're missing every time you eat pasta going forward. So it goes.I am lucky that I have a foodie friend who has taken me here for a second time and even more lucky to have come for the Barrington menu, Demi's fall 2023 offering. The luckiest part? The white truffle add-on option. (Always say yes to the truffle.) Shaved over the pasta dish, this gorgeous ingredient is certainly something you should experience once in your life. It perfectly complemented the other delicious fall ingredients (including chestnuts and Pleasant Ridge mousse). But I am getting ahead of myself.Demi, as you have probably gathered from the many reviews, is a place for those who appreciate fine dining with warmth. The restaurant itself is elegant without being formal. The service is excellent--warm and friendly while also demonstrating the precision and attention that provides a seamless experience. Foodies will love being able to watch as each dish is plated (ask to be seated along one of the sides for the best view!) and the detailed descriptions that are delivered with each course (and pour, if you're going with a pairing).I was again blown away by the care, love, and attention that went into creating my vegetarian meal. As was the case last time, my courses were quite similar to the regular menu, just vegetarianized. The welcome broth was light and satisfying. For the canapé course, I had the same rutabaga and apple cracker (fascinating and delicious) and potato and cabbage potage (sublime!). My silky chowanmushi featured truffle caviar and crispy broccolini instead of the non-vegetarian option. (Side note--if you love the broccoli family, you'll really appreciate the Demi treatment. They really know how to make it sing.) The next course was a fish course, but I got fennel instead. Fennel was an incredibly apt option for this dish, which featured coconut, peanut, chili, and fresh mint. It was close-your-eyes blissful--light, refreshing and clean--perfectly balanced. The fennel also "flaked" into layers as fish does, which was a fun touch. Next up was another fish course for the non-vegetarians. The vegetarian option was celery root. Like the fish, it was prepared with a lovely crispy parsley crust, beautifully prepared gai lan, and some lovely sauces. Next up was the pasta to end all pastas (rhapsodic), then the meat course (venison for non-vegetarians, carrot for vegetarians). The meat course comes with roasted sun choke, honey-poached cranberry, caramelized shallot, and a transcendent pepper sauce that tickled the tongue. Then came the sweet courses. I love Demi's sweet because they feel like both coming home and going somewhere new. There's something familiar, and there's something new. Take tonight. There was a float! Yummy pear sorbet and homemade cream soda. It was light and refreshing and only just sweet enough. It made me smile. Next up was the hazelnut financier. Topped with dulce de leche, this absolute delight came with a stripe of chocolate-banana ganache, ginger, and a perfect quenelle of cardamom ice cream. It was exquisite. Of course, after that came the cozy potful of warm rice crispy treats (which they made with vegetarian marshmallows for me--all the hearts!). We were sent in our way with our boxful of mignardises, which again barely made it past the on-ramp. They were all great, but I could probably eat a dozen of those raspberry-yuzu pate au fruit. Again, a true pleasure to experience. If you're in the Twin Cities, add it to your bucket list. If you're not in the Twin Cities, it's worth the trip!

Finally a chance to come here to celebrate. The restaurant is a little hidden and Google maps did not take it to the front door. Please use Apple map otherwise you will get lost or dropped off a block over and have to walk to this place (so came a little late). I think there were prob enough seat for max 20 people or less there. The setup is a U surrounded the chef island. We were seated at the end of one side. Our tabletop was a few inches shorter than the rest of the others which made us seem shorter. It was a little weird. Seems like it was an add on countertop or something. There were quite a number of chefs and servers for less than 20 people. It was nice that the chef brought the dish and explained what was in it. Service was great. The presentation of the dishes were very nice. However, the taste was normal for me. Nothing too special or WOW for my taste. For almost $160 per person after all fees, I was expecting more. Either a couple more main dishes or more taste wow factor in it. It could be that this tasting menu may not be for my taste bud but a future one may be better. I did appreciate that they did celebrate my special day with a Bundt mini cake and candle. Always make the day better :). Overall, service was great. But food just so so for the price we paid.

Wow. I'm lost for words. In my opinion, Demi is Minneapolis' best chance of a Michelin star. Phenomenal service, unique and artful creations, plus an intimate ambiance. The wine pairings are worth the price. I've been twice and enjoyed the rotating menu (changes roughly every 10 weeks or so). Reservations needed.

Another fabulous meal at Demi! The staff are so nice and even though it's been about 6 months since we've been there, the main hostess said "welcome back! Isn't this where you sat last time?" I think the chicken and steak courses really shines this time with everything seasoned and cooked perfectly. I also really enjoyed the pie and icecream dessert which had a very unique herb called lovage on it that really brought the whole thing together. They had a cute foie gras ball covered in a cherry glaze that was presented like the cherry on the spoon at the Walker Art Gallery!I always look forward to seeing what creative things they came up with, and this visit certainly didn't disappoint!

We had an amazing experience at Demi! Great wine, great food, and great service! The atmosphere is very charming. We definitely will come back!