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Cioppino - CRU, Nisswa, MN

CRU

4.4
4.4
85 Reviews
$50 and over
French American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 7:00 PM.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Cru, deriving from the French word for a vineyard of exceptional quality, embodies our commitment to excellence in dining. With a worldly flair, we elevate classic dishes using seasonal, fresh ingredients. Our intimate wine bar and dining room offer a cozy escape reminiscent of a French vineyard cellar. Join us to savor comforting foods, delightful wines, and craft cocktails in an atmosphere that evolves with each visit. Simple ingredients with depth and flavor served in a rustic atmosphere with sophisticated elegance. Enjoy our vast cellar of over 2,000 bottles of worldly wines to pair your dinner perfectly. Sip, savor, and enjoy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (218) 963-8756
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Nisswa
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Specials

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    CHRISTMAS SPECIALS FLIGHT OF CAVIAR Blinis, Micro Garnish – 75 – 6CT EAST COAST OYSTERS Avocado Puree, Dragon Fruit, Pickled Radish, Lemon Jele – 38 – SPICED JUMBO PRAWNS Yellow Curry Broth, Scented Farro, Herb Gremolata – 41 – SMOKED CHRISTMAS GOOSE BREAST Chestnut stuffing, Game Jus, Root Vegetable Puree – 47 – SALMON WELLINGTON Smoked Salmon Mousseline, Braised Fennel, Cardamom Volute – 45 –
    Christmas Specials Photo
  • NYE 6 Course Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    6 COURSE DINNER $125/person Complimentary glass of J Vineyards California Cuvee POACHED EGG Ostrea Cavia, Black Truffle SUGAR BEETS Mascarpone Whip, Radish, Micro Green, Honey Lavender Reduction, Herb Oil, Micro Salad SEARED SEA SCALLOP Sea Beans, Nastureain Flowers, Pomegranate Butter Sauce PAN SEARED SQUAB Mushroom Ragout, Butternut Squash Puree, Seared Foie Gras Wild Game Reduction, Herb Oil, Micro Garnish PISTACHIO-CRUSTED VENISON TENDERLOIN Wild Game Jus, Truffle Potato Gratin, Sous Vide Carrots TRIO OF CHOCOLATE Ganache Truffle, White Chocolate Explosion, Chocolate Trifle
    NYE 6 Course Dinner Photo
  • MN Chef's Dinner with Chef Vincent Francoual

    $25.00 - $80.00 per person

    Jan 29, 2025 only
    6pm Doors Open and Cash Bar Available Chef Vincent Francoual Coursed Dinner $80 per person Choose one of the following to add-on: -Wine Pairing $50 -Mocktail $25
    MN Chef's Dinner with Chef Vincent Francoual Photo

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Minnesota

    Most Booked

85 Reviews
  1. Deb

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was impeccable the food delectabl.E to bow everything about this evening was perfect.We celebrated an important birthday and had a wonderful time.Thank you cru for making this an excellent time for all.

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  2. Janet

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Cru and we loved it! Thank you to servers, chefs and other staff who made the experience memorable!

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  3. Tina

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance! Extensive wine list and amazing entrees!

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  4. Jaime

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! The food and service are always phenomenal. My favorite treat for special occasions or when we want to treat ourselves.

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  5. JosieD

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food & wine selection, noise from other table is a bit much.

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  6. LauraH

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and service was the best! My husband and I go every year when staying at Grand View.

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  7. SandiB

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant didn’t have our reservation but were able to seat us. You were out of the BLT salad that our server had recommended but the Burrata was outstanding as a replacement.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only person in our group who said their food was good, was the bolognese. Everyone who had scallops and shrimp had their seafood painfully over cooked. We still had a nice time talking to each other though.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted immediately upon entering. Atmosphere was relaxing. Given a tour of the wine cellar. Dave was our waiter and very knowledgeable about the menu and different wines. Food was excellent as well.

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  10. MikeP

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment, great service nice wine selection

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FAQs

CRU is rated 4.4 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation


At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 7:00 PM.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CRU

23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468-2711

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nisswa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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