Don’t let the “hole-in-the-wall” description fool you, Bar La Grassa in Minneapolis is a polished gem that just happens to inspire the kind of devotion usually reserved for secret speakeasies and underground music venues.
The cult following this place has built over the years isn’t based on hype or Instagram-worthy gimmicks, it’s built on consistently exceptional Italian food that keeps people coming back like they’re under some delicious spell.
The moment you step inside, you’ll understand that this isn’t your typical strip-mall Italian joint with checkered tablecloths and fake grape vines hanging from the ceiling.
The space has a sophisticated urban vibe that feels more like something you’d find in a major metropolitan food scene than tucked into downtown Minneapolis…