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Eight Twin Cities Dining Destinations for a Quiet Night Out

For low-key conversations, leisurely lunches, and more

byJulie ZhouUpdated
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Find a spot for beautiful food and intimate conversation
|The Restaurant Project/Kado No Mise
byJulie ZhouUpdated

Though the Twin Cities restaurant scene is full of places to go for hustle and bustle, there are also plenty of options for a quiet evening out. Here are eight spots where the music hums along gently, the kitchens are a well-oiled machine, and the loudest noise in the dining rooms is the orchestral clink of glassware.

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Kado no Mise

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From precise cuts of sashimi to pristinedashibroths, chilled glassware to locally-sourced ceramics, Kado No Mise is a carefully curated wonder. Grab a seat at the bar, take some time with the menu, and let the conversation—and sake—flow.

33 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 338-1515
(612) 338-1515
Several pieces of white and pink sashimi on a white plate with green foliage garnish
Some of the best sushi in the city also comes with a beautiful space made for easy conversations
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Colita

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At Colita, mezcal and mole dominate the Oaxacan menu. Order anything served with the housemade tortillas, made with hand-milled masa, and settle in as conversations buzz along quietly and the lights glow a little more warmly.

5400 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 886-1606
(612) 886-1606
A beautiful spread.
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Broders' Pasta Bar

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At this cozy neighborhood favorite, the date night menu is the way to go, running from Sunday through Thursday and with rotating offerings that often feature the best of the main dining menu. Start with a crisp Caesar salad, then pick anything from a caper-heavy puttanesca to a fragrant, housemade bolognese.

5000 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 925-9202
(612) 925-9202
Romantic dining on dime at Broder's Pasta Bar.
Romantic dining on dime at Broder’s Pasta Bar.
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Zelo

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At this upscale Italian bistro, sleekly arched ceilings and and mirrored walls are offset by plenty of columns and sound-absorbing panels, guaranteeing that even at its busiest, the dining room is still conversation-friendly. Come to chat and stay for the food: housemade pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, and beautiful, seasonally-rotating cocktails.

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333-7000
(612) 333-7000
The dining room at Zelo.
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Tea House Chinese Restaurant

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在這所大學大學附近的大街的機構sity of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus, velvet curtains and wood privacy screens turn every booth into a secluded spot for conversation, even during busy lunch hours. Get scallion pancakes—they sell out quickly during the dinner rush, and order everything else to share.

2425 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 331-8866
(612) 331-8866
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Holman's Table

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Housed in a beautifully restored old airport terminal, Holman’s Table offers unbeatable views of the runway at the St. Paul Airport. Despite its proximity to takeoff, the noise pollution of the airport never makes its way into the restaurant. Get brunch here—a classic biscuits and gravy, or a fresh grain bowl studded with pickled fresnos—and make sure to snag a seat near the window.

644 Bayfield St, St Paul, MN 55107
(612) 800-5298
(612) 800-5298
At the bar.
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Aster Cafe

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While the main dining room can be bustling during the music nights that are often featured at the cafe, the patio is a beautiful, quiet spot to enjoy the sunshine. During the day, catch beautiful views of the Mississippi and the Minneapolis skyline. In the evenings, the patio is draped in string lights and music drifts from the open doorway near the bar. Don’t miss dessert: dense wedges of carrot cake; tart fruit crumbles draped in bourbon cream; rich chocolate mousse with aged balsamic.

125 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 379-3138
(612) 379-3138
Grab a seat at the bar.
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P.S. Steak

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At P.S. Steak, the plush seats and wood panels pad any noise from the bustling kitchen, smoothing all conversations in the dining room to a pleasant hum. Though steak is a must, don’t miss the appetizers and sides: from buttery Parker House rolls to plush, tender meatballs.

510 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 886-1620
(612) 886-1620
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Elegance, ease, and blessed acoustics
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Kado no Mise

33 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

From precise cuts of sashimi to pristinedashibroths, chilled glassware to locally-sourced ceramics, Kado No Mise is a carefully curated wonder. Grab a seat at the bar, take some time with the menu, and let the conversation—and sake—flow.

33 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 338-1515
(612) 338-1515
Several pieces of white and pink sashimi on a white plate with green foliage garnish
Some of the best sushi in the city also comes with a beautiful space made for easy conversations
The Restaurant Project/Kado No Mise

Colita

5400 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

At Colita, mezcal and mole dominate the Oaxacan menu. Order anything served with the housemade tortillas, made with hand-milled masa, and settle in as conversations buzz along quietly and the lights glow a little more warmly.

5400 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 886-1606
(612) 886-1606
A beautiful spread.
Eliesa Johnson/Colita

Broders' Pasta Bar

5000 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

At this cozy neighborhood favorite, the date night menu is the way to go, running from Sunday through Thursday and with rotating offerings that often feature the best of the main dining menu. Start with a crisp Caesar salad, then pick anything from a caper-heavy puttanesca to a fragrant, housemade bolognese.

5000 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 925-9202
(612) 925-9202
Romantic dining on dime at Broder's Pasta Bar.
Romantic dining on dime at Broder’s Pasta Bar.
Broder’s Pasta Bar/Facebook

Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

At this upscale Italian bistro, sleekly arched ceilings and and mirrored walls are offset by plenty of columns and sound-absorbing panels, guaranteeing that even at its busiest, the dining room is still conversation-friendly. Come to chat and stay for the food: housemade pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, and beautiful, seasonally-rotating cocktails.

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333-7000
(612) 333-7000
The dining room at Zelo.
Zelo/Facebook

Tea House Chinese Restaurant

2425 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

在這所大學大學附近的大街的機構sity of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus, velvet curtains and wood privacy screens turn every booth into a secluded spot for conversation, even during busy lunch hours. Get scallion pancakes—they sell out quickly during the dinner rush, and order everything else to share.

2425 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 331-8866
(612) 331-8866
Tea House /Facebook

Holman's Table

644 Bayfield St, St Paul, MN 55107

Housed in a beautifully restored old airport terminal, Holman’s Table offers unbeatable views of the runway at the St. Paul Airport. Despite its proximity to takeoff, the noise pollution of the airport never makes its way into the restaurant. Get brunch here—a classic biscuits and gravy, or a fresh grain bowl studded with pickled fresnos—and make sure to snag a seat near the window.

644 Bayfield St, St Paul, MN 55107
(612) 800-5298
(612) 800-5298
At the bar.
Holman’s Table/Facebook

Aster Cafe

125 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414

While the main dining room can be bustling during the music nights that are often featured at the cafe, the patio is a beautiful, quiet spot to enjoy the sunshine. During the day, catch beautiful views of the Mississippi and the Minneapolis skyline. In the evenings, the patio is draped in string lights and music drifts from the open doorway near the bar. Don’t miss dessert: dense wedges of carrot cake; tart fruit crumbles draped in bourbon cream; rich chocolate mousse with aged balsamic.

125 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 379-3138
(612) 379-3138
Grab a seat at the bar.
Aster Cafe [Official]

P.S. Steak

510 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

At P.S. Steak, the plush seats and wood panels pad any noise from the bustling kitchen, smoothing all conversations in the dining room to a pleasant hum. Though steak is a must, don’t miss the appetizers and sides: from buttery Parker House rolls to plush, tender meatballs.

510 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 886-1620
(612) 886-1620
A picture of an Old Fashioned in a low, crystal glass, with a savory tart behind it on a plate
Elegance, ease, and blessed acoustics
Lucy Hawthorne/Eater Twin Cities

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