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Osteria I Nonni

4.5 (1368)
$31 to $50
Italian
981 sibley memorial hwy, Lilydale, MN 55118

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Currently, we are seating both inside and Patio.
Osteria I Nonni, the Twin Cities premiere Italian fine dining destination has been recognized by Minneapolis/St. Paul magazine's editors and readers as the top Italian table in the region seven years running. Our cuisine is contemporary and innovative focusing on central and southern traditions. Specialties include fresh seafood, house-made pastas, local and organic ingredients as well as desserts made from scratch. Our menu changes five times annually to offer the freshest most seasonal dishes possible. I Nonni's wine program has been nationally recognized with over five hundred labels gathered from Italy's finest wine artisans. Our bar offers twenty fine wines by the glass as well as grappa, amaro and other Italian distillates that highlight a deep, superb selection of spirits, aperitivi and cocktails. I Nonni's intimate setting makes it the perfect dining experience for special occasions as well as everyday enjoyment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Website
    https://www.osteriainonni.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerson Gerold
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining events for up to forty guests available in our wine cellar.
  • Location
    981 sibley memorial hwy, Lilydale, MN 55118
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Paul
  • Cross street
    35E & Hyw 13
  • Parking details
    Spacious Lot Adjacent to the Restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

This menu from Osteria I Nonni.

Antipasti

  • Salume e Formaggi$30.00

    artisanal cured meats, Italian cheeses with accompaniments

    • Carpaccio di Manzo*$21.00

      raw beef, arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, olive oil

      • Stinco di Maiale Piccolini$19.00

        grilled pork shanks, Balsamic agrodolce, whipped Gorgonzola

        • Arancini$17.00

          sausage ragú-mozzarella stuffed rice balls, spicy house-made marinara, Parmigiano-Reggiano

          • Cacciucco$25.00

            crustacean stew, spicy tomato brodo, house stirato

            • Bruschette$8.00

              house stirato, diced tomato, basil, saba, garlic, olive oil, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano

              Insalate

              • Romanesca$16.00

                Tuscan romaine, tomato, cucumber, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, anchovy citronette

                • Misticanza$12.00

                  mixed local greens, lemon agrumato, shaved Pecorino-Romano

                  • Caprese$19.00

                    bufala mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, mango vinegar, basil

                    Integratori

                    supplement a salad or pasta with the following

                    • I Nonni House Made Sausage$8.00

                      • Grilled Chicken$10.00

                        • Grilled Shrimp$10.00

                          • Grilled Beef Tenderloin$15.00

                            • Seared Scallops$22.00

                              Pasta

                              • Torchio alla Sorrentina$16.00

                                smoked San Marzano tomatoes, burrata, fresh basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano

                                • Conchiglie alla Barese$18.00

                                  I Nonni housmade sausage, rapini, chiles, Parmigiano-Reggiano

                                  • Gnocchi Classico$18.00

                                    tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano

                                    • Fettucine con Funghi$19.00

                                      sauteed wild mushrooms, arugula, rich egg fettucine, Pecorino-Romano

                                      • Spaghetti con Scoglio*$20.00

                                        squid ink pasta, calamari, mussels, shrimp, clams, spicy tomato brodo

                                        • Linguine con Vongole$20.00

                                          clams, garlic, red pepper, white wine brodo

                                          Secondi

                                          • Bistecca*

                                            choice of New York strip, ribeye, or tenderloin, chive-Gorgonzola smashed red potatoes, green peppercorn demi-glace

                                            • MP

                                          • Capesante*$48.00

                                            pan-seared sea scallops, wild mushroom risotto, mushroom-shellfish vinaigrette, grilled rapini

                                            • Scottadito*$45.00

                                              grilled lamb chops, apricot-mint jelly, Parmigiano butter beans, Calabrian chile-honey glazed carrots

                                              Contorni

                                              • Asparagi$10.00

                                                grilled asparagus, lemon, olive oil, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano

                                                • Cavolfiore Arrosto$12.00

                                                  Calabrian chile, cauliflower, roasted garlic aioli, Pecorino-Romano

                                                  • Carciofi Grigliati$12.00

                                                    grilled artichokes, grape tomatoes, aged Balsamic

                                                    Bolliccine / Sparkling

                                                    • Prosecco, "Jeio", Bisol NV Veneto$12.00

                                                      • Moscato, d'Asti, Vietti 2020 Piemonte$16.00

                                                        Vino Bianco / White

                                                        • Friulano, Scarpetta 2018 Friuli$8.00

                                                          • Pinot Bianco, Weingut Niklas 2019 Alto Adige$11.00

                                                            • Lugana "Limne", Tenuta di Roveglia 2020 Lombardia$12.00

                                                              • Roero Arneis, "Serra Lupini", Angelo Negro 2020 Piemonte$13.00

                                                                • Greco di Tufo, Terredora di Paolo 2020 Campania$14.00

                                                                  • Carricante, Etna Bianco, Tornatore 2019 Sicilia$15.00

                                                                    Vino Rosato / Rosé

                                                                    • Rosé, Scarpetta 2018 Friuli$8.00

                                                                      • Sangiovese, "Il Corzanello", Corzano e Paterno 2020 Toscana$12.00

                                                                        • Nebbiolo, Luigi Giordano 2020 Piemonte$12.00

                                                                          Vino Rosso / Red

                                                                          • Sangiovese, Scarpetta 2017 Toscana$8.00

                                                                            • Aglianico, "Titolo", Elena Fucci 2015 Basilicata$8.00

                                                                              • Primitivo, "Calx", FUSO 2019 Apulia$11.00

                                                                                • Barbera d'Asti, "Camp du Rouss", Coppo 2013 Piemonte$16.00

                                                                                  • Valpolicella Ripasso, Villalta 2016 Veneto$15.00

                                                                                    • Nero d'Avola, "Lagnusa", Fuedo Montoni, 2018 Sicilia$16.00

                                                                                      • Sangiovese, "Irrosso", Casanova di Neri, 2018 Toscana$17.00

                                                                                        • Barolo, "Albe", G.D. Vajra, 2017 Piemonte$18.00

                                                                                          Aperitivi / Craft Cocktails

                                                                                          • Old Fashioned Classico$11.00

                                                                                            Bourbon, Demerara sugar, Bitters

                                                                                            • Amalfitini$12.00

                                                                                              Stoli Citros, House Limoncello, Triple Sec

                                                                                              • Siciliano$12.00

                                                                                                Stoli Oranj, Triple Sec, Lime, Chambord, Orange

                                                                                                • I Nonni Negroni$12.00

                                                                                                  Beefeater Gin, Aperol, Bordiga Rosso

                                                                                                  • Manhattan di Tommasso$12.00

                                                                                                    Bulleit Rye, Luxardo Sangue Moralcco, Bordiga Rosso

                                                                                                    • Aperol Spritz$12.00

                                                                                                      Aperol, Prosecco, Orange

                                                                                                      • Lemoncello Spritz$12.00

                                                                                                        House Limoncello, Triple Sec, Prosecco, Lemon

                                                                                                        • Mocktails$5.00

                                                                                                          Please inquire with server for daily selections

                                                                                                          Birra in Bottiglia / Bottled Beer

                                                                                                          • Peroni, Nastro Azzuro, Lazio, IT

                                                                                                            • Bottle (12oz)$6.00

                                                                                                          • Menabrea, Ambrata, Piemonte, IT

                                                                                                            • Bottle (12oz)$6.00

                                                                                                          • Deschutes, Black Butte Porter, Bend, OR

                                                                                                            • Bottle (12oz)$7.00

                                                                                                          • Fulton, Lonely Blonde, Minneapolis, MN

                                                                                                            • Can (16oz)$7.00

                                                                                                          • Fulton, Sweet Child of Vine IPA Minneapolis, MN

                                                                                                            • Can (16oz)$7.00

                                                                                                          • Surly, Furious IPA Minneapolis, MN

                                                                                                            • Can (16oz)$8.00

                                                                                                          • Michelob, Golden Lt., St. Louis, MO

                                                                                                            • Bottle (12oz)$5.00

                                                                                                          • Labatt Blue, Non-Alcoholic, Rochester, NY

                                                                                                            • Bottle (12oz)$5.00

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                                                                                                          4.5

                                                                                                          4.5
                                                                                                          (1368)
                                                                                                          • 4.5Food
                                                                                                          • 4.4Service
                                                                                                          • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                          • 1.2Value

                                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                          1,353 Reviews

                                                                                                          1. VL3sticks

                                                                                                            Minneapolis1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on October 13, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Always enjoy dining here. Food is exceptional. Lucky we get first night new menu lots of tasty choices.

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                                                                                                          2. DebraM

                                                                                                            Minneapolis5 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on September 30, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Excellent!

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                                                                                                          3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                            Minneapolis3 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on September 17, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Anniversary

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                                                                                                          4. Mimi

                                                                                                            Minneapolis3 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on September 9, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            The food was spectacular, particularly the carpaccio!

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                                                                                                          5. SueD

                                                                                                            Minneapolis10 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on September 4, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Incredible food, great service and we sat outside enjoying our beautiful weather.

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                                                                                                          6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                            Minneapolis1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on September 3, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Very attentive and informative but not intrusive. Lovely time with our family celebrating our anniversary.

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                                                                                                          7. Britta

                                                                                                            Minneapolis1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on September 2, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                            Delicious food, great service as always. We'll be back.

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                                                                                                          8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                            Seattle6 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on September 1, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            Most folks were outside, so there were only two tables of us in a large room. Well, at first, then others filtered in. The food was really great.

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                                                                                                          9. Drpat Gold

                                                                                                            Minneapolis14 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on August 27, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Nicely done!

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                                                                                                          10. PJgrammy Gold

                                                                                                            Minneapolis28 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            Dined on August 27, 2021

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Great wines, unique drinks and delicious food especially the pasta and lamb. Also be sure have bread it’s fabulous. Atmosphere is very cozy and service was excellent.

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                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                            Fine Dining
                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                            $31 to $50
                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                            Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
                                                                                                          • Hours of operation
                                                                                                            Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                          • Website
                                                                                                            https://www.osteriainonni.com/
                                                                                                          • Payment options
                                                                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                            Smart Casual
                                                                                                          • Executive chef
                                                                                                            Gerson Gerold
                                                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                                                            Private dining events for up to forty guests available in our wine cellar.
                                                                                                          • Location
                                                                                                            981 sibley memorial hwy, Lilydale, MN 55118
                                                                                                          • Neighborhood
                                                                                                            Saint Paul
                                                                                                          • Cross street
                                                                                                            35E & Hyw 13
                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                            Spacious Lot Adjacent to the Restaurant.
                                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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