Gia

Fun to try this new spot! Got a reservation and sat outside on their patio which is cute. Small very quaint spot! A few parking spots on the side of the building otherwise street parking. We ordered a variety of things to split and enjoyed all of them. Portions were quite small so if you come you'll want multiple things instead of just one entree. The appetizers were really good and then we enjoyed our pastas. The mushroom pasta was nice and creamy, great flavor, however, the mushroom to pasta ratio was way off, way too much mushroom for us! Food was relatively quick and overall service was just okay. Our apps came before drinks but didn't have to wait a long time for anything. Worth a stop to check out this new place!

I wanted to really like this place, but unfortunately it felt too expensive for the value. The pasta was really good, but it's hard to pay 30ish dollars for a pasta dish that didn't make the noodles fresh.I enjoyed everything I ate, but it was underwhelming.

Gia has weekly menus and I love the surprise of it. It has me looking forward to going back and trying something new each time. Gia is a beautiful little spot that is relaxed and had great service at the bar. I highly recommend making a reservation because the restaurant filled up quickly. The ravioli and risotto tasted magnificent and were both full of flavor! If you are looking for a great meal and drinks add Gia to your list!

Some highlights:-Love that the menu changes weekly (which may account for the hit or miss entrees others are talking about? Loved my pasta dish from our second visit!)-Ambiance is really chill and homey-Service is amazing-Food is a little expensive-Can be crowded and require reservations in advance even on weekdays-Accommodating with kids (have crayons and a kids menu that's prix fixe)

We arrived early to our reservation and had a couple of drinks at the bar as well as the bruschetta app. The bartender was so nice and made the most delicious espresso martini and Aperol spritz! The artichoke bruschetta was delicious and a dun try. I ended up getting the truffle pasta which was also delicious but I did wish there was a bit more truffle flavor coming through in each bite. The food definitely had a French / Italian mix which was fun to try. Finally, the ambiance of the restaurant felt cozy and intimate which I really appreciated.

The ambiance of this place is so wonderful. Very calming and cute. The service was very warm and welcoming. Our server was very attentive and nice. I ordered the French 75 and it was perfect! Light and refreshing with a lemon twist. For starters we got the bruschetta, which was amazing! It reminded me and my group, of something we always get in Albania. The cheese was creamy and complemented the tomatoes, I got the pork chop with greens and a cream sauce with pine nuts. The pork chop was super tender and juicy. We also got the chocolate nemesis cake and the strawberry frangipane tart which was to die forrrr.The house roasted almond ice cream was also stunning. This was an expensive meal but an absolute treat!

Service was great and food was good, but nothing jumped out to me as a "must get again". We got the bagna cauda with anchovy, garlic & winter crudités, which is just root veggies with a pate like sauce (personally wouldn't order again). They ran out of the mushroom spaghetti that I wanted that night, which I was bummed about, but did enjoy my risotto and salmon. The menu does change every week so may come back again in the future. Cute spot if you want to chat over wine, but it is a little small inside.

I secured a Friday night reservation opening week. Unfortunately, Gia falls short of my expectations. I walked out of that space having dined at the previous French restaurant that was there and left disappointed for the first time ever.The new space has been renovated well. A fresh brighter ambiance with new paint and nice lighting. The fresh flowers on the table are also a nice touch. Will keep this short and sweet. Service was very good. Food was very subpar(especially for the price). Everyone in our group felt the same. Recipes tasted mediocre and two items were noticeably overcooked . Entrees seemed to miss an ingredient or two to ignite flavor and excitement. Spent over $700 for a group of four people for food that was at a level that not only myself but friends and family members already prepare for us at home.

A brand new shiny gem of a neighborhood restaurant! We chose to come on opening night. They took the space and livened it up with fresh and light colors with a minimal decor style. It's lovely. I appreciate the details of linen covered tables topped with fresh butcher paper, a finer grade of flatware and glassware, and fresh flowers. The menu has a great selection of shareables and plates/entrees. Heads up- stay for dessert. We had the bruschetta, lamb chops, bucatini, and the lemon tart. The star of the night was the lemon tart. Perfectly cooked and balanced. The dishes were executed well but could use a bit more attention to meat temperature and finishing/seasoning. We will most definitely return and look forward to trying more items on the menu. I would really like to give a 4.5 rating but feel a 4 is too low. So, it's a 5 with the understanding it was their first night of service. Once they are open for a few weeks and get into the groove, this will be a popular place.

Gia is incredible! Every dish we have ever had there is amazing. Creative and unique AND delicious!!! This week's beef tenderloin was the best we have EVER eaten anywhere including big steak places downtown Minneapolis. Always totally worth every $$.