Young Joni

4.6

807 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for groups

Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.

Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza."

Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open. Back bar reservations are available, and walk-ins are always welcome.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(612) 345-5719
Website
http://www.youngjoni.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matthew Leverty
Private party facilities
From cocktail parties and birthday bashes to corporate gatherings and modern wedding celebrations, we would love to host your soireé in one of our award-winning spaces: the cozy back bar or our stunning main dining room. Impress your guests with an experience they'll remember as the "best part ever!" More at youngjoni.com/private-events.

Location
165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Neighborhood
Northeast Minneapolis
Cross street
2nd Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

NYE Celebration Dinner
$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve with us at Young Joni! Enjoy a festive multi-course tasting menu and special NYE beverage selections. Vegetarian and gluten-free accommodations can be made, please make a note in your reservation. We cannot accommodate vegan or dairy free requests. Thank you for understanding.
Chef's Counter
Multiple dates available
Please note that this is a reservation for our Chef's Counter, overlooking our wood-fire hearth oven and grill in counter-height chairs - not a traditional dining room table.

What 807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Minneapolis - St. Paul
Innovative
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Best Ambiance
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Innovative
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Hot spot
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Young Joni offers a delightful dining experience with its "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." This cozy spot in the arts district captivates with its "nice decor" and "great atmosphere." While the pizzas and small bites are a highlight, the innovative menu keeps guests coming back for more.

807 Reviews

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t
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious lunch. We shared three pizzas and an entree called Juk served in a bowl. The jasmine rice in the bottom of the bowl was like a warm porridge. It was so filling on a cold day. The short rib meat on the Juk was very tender. The shared entree was polished off. We opted for a spirit-free drink called El Santo because we were heading to a cookie decorating event afterward. The drink was delicious. The server recommended the drink, and she was spot on. We look forward to returning again.
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Rachel
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish we had was amazing and had such wonderful flavor. This is a great place to go with a group because then you are able to try more things because it is served family style. I highly recommend.
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Richard
VIP
Minneapolis
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit to Young Joni and each time we were over-the-top amazed by the food and service. Be sure to try the cauliflower, ribs and Korean BBQ pizza. Delicious! The experience was made so wonderful by the impeccable service of our server, Benjamin. He is a true professional and knows the dishes inside and out. He's AAAA+++ in our book
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Robert
Minneapolis
71 reviews
2.0
71 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
One of the most disappointing dining experiences. I was celebrating my birthday and we had chosen Young Joni. No branzino or carrot cake. Server didn’t advise of these menu issues until we were ordering. A restaurant of this caliber shouldn’t be running out of these items by 6 pm on a weekend evening. Server/staff made no effort at service recovery. “Excuses” were just that. Pizzas were fair at best. Better options in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Shannon
VIP
Minneapolis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love it at Young Joni. They have been consistently amazing from the beginning.
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Ryan
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love brunch at Young Joni! The food and drinks are excellent and service is personal and funny! Thanks for wonderful brunch!
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Rita
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even better than we expected and we had high expectations!
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Anne
VIP
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here. Gorgeous space. Excellent service. Interesting, fabulously good food. We will be back.
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Myrna
VIP
Minneapolis
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Parking was a challenge on a winter evening but once inside it felt warm and hospitable. As always the pizzas were outstanding and our salad was unique and wonderful. The server was a bit over the top but not distracting, just a bit too friendly for us. The dessert of crisp was fabulous. One comment was the changes in the menu since my last visit. They have removed many of the entrees and added some great small plates and pizza as I said really unique and great and pricey but worth it.
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Kelly
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Bri, was attentive, warm and knowledgeable! She really made the dining experience above and beyond great on top of the fantastic food.
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FAQs

Young Joni offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 345-5719.

Young Joni is rated 4.6 stars by 807 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Additional information

Cross street
2nd Street
Neighborhood
Northeast Minneapolis
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matthew Leverty
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.youngjoni.com/
Phone number
(612) 345-5719
Private party facilities
From cocktail parties and birthday bashes to corporate gatherings and modern wedding celebrations, we would love to host your soireé in one of our award-winning spaces: the cozy back bar or our stunning main dining room. Impress your guests with an experience they'll remember as the "best part ever!" More at youngjoni.com/private-events.

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100 Minneapolis - St. Paul Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Young Joni

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

100 Minneapolis - St. Paul Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Experiences

NYE Celebration Dinner

Chef's Counter

Menu

What 807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Young Joni offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Young Joni restaurant rated?

Is Young Joni currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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