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Young Joni, Minneapolis, MN
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Young Joni

$31 to $50
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Matthew Leverty

From the OpenTable editors: Exciting, creative pizzas and other wood-fired dishes are the focus at this beloved Northeast Minneapolis restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim. Like at her other two restaurants, the Chef's Table star leans on her Korean heritage in must-order dishes like the umami mama pizza with three kinds of mushrooms and chewy rice cakes with a four-cheese sauce and gochugaru. Pair it with cocktails that incorporate a lot of Asian ingredients—there's even a formidable spirit-free section on the menu—and get comfortable in the spacious wood-clad interior that includes front-row seats to the pizza-making action.

Additional information

  • Location
    165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
  • Phone number
    (612) 345-5719
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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Experiences

  • 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.
    Chef's Counter Photo

Menu

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What 872 people are saying

Young Joni reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Young Joni offers an exceptional dining experience with its "innovative menu" and "phenomenal service." The restaurant is known for its "exquisite ambiance" and "creative food," including standout dishes like the Korean BBQ pizza and mushroom confit. Despite some noise concerns, it's an ideal spot for both adventurous eaters and traditionalists.

873 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and atmosphere was amazing. Enjoyed drinks in back bar after dinner.

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  2. Kelly

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bri was out server. She was so kind and enthusiastic. She knew her wines! Her recommendations were perfect. The Korean Short Rib Pizza was life changing. I can’t wait to go back!

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  3. Nina VIP

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server had a terrible attitude and was not pleasant at all. Could not wait for us to leave. It was awful

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  4. Ambjor

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience! Service, food and atmosphere was wonderful. We even commented on how the music selection fit the vibe perfectly!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal pizza, great drinks, and good service. Definitely recommend.

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  6. Kathryn

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate a birthday with family! Salads and apps were terrific, followed by an excellent assortment of pizza. Tess, our server, was friendly, attentive and made our evening one to remember!

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  7. Michael

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience. Great food and service for our daughter’s birthday

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  8. Angela

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent! The food, service, drinks. There was a little mix up with our order and the server and manager apologized profusely. I was so impressed with their professionalism!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great starters and small plates. As we have Pizza Lola very near our house (same owners), we felt the Pizza options were similar (but they are amazing on their own) Hence, we will stick to Pizza Lola !

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  10. Sandra

    Minneapolis26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The server Sienna? Was rude, cold, unfriendly and should not be working at your lovely establishment!

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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 4.8 stars by 872 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Young Joni

165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (612) 345-5719
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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