Crasqui

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   hugh

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   What can you say about a restaurant that really has nothing to be compared to? When you are rocking original, creative, Venezuelan cuisine, in Saint Paul, the comps are hard to come by… That said, this very-chef-based small cocina is pushing out creativity and quality that belongs in downtown Minneapolis next to the best of the best. This was a place I’d been promising myself a visit for about six months and finally got there. The menu is eclectic, inspired and wholly-original. Crasqui delivers and Ms. Ramirez is a true chef. Her vision of bringing the cuisine of Venezuela to has been realized and we are lucky that she decided to grace us with her art. The pulpo (octopus) appetizer is a great treatment and fun. If the idea of it throws you; just try it. The entrees, the Conejo (rabbit) and Lomito (tenderloin) were excellent to the point of licking the plates and demanding more. To add to drama, Soleil (Ms. Ramirez) has created a cocktail program that also delivers creativity, novelty and with a serious nod to the powers far-south of the border with citrus, liqueurs and exotics that are unique and well-crafted. Her wine list is also unique and exciting, featuring wines that are uniquely sourced and well-suited to the menu. Ms. Ramirez has relationships with the importers that provide unique bottles that are worth the trip. If you go: enjoy a few of the tapas and the secondi (shareables) knowing that the mains are just what they are. Mains are clean and unadorned with sides, and as such you either fill in with the before or add-on with sides for the entree. In other words; like the rest of the culinary world, you construct your evening and eats, you don’t get an entree with meat/veg/starch. So don’t expect that. In terms of postres (after dinner/dessert) the menu offers unique pieces as well. Lots of fruit-centric yums and as decadent as you like. A companion menu of bevvies for that is also presented including very nice Cherry Wine (think heavy tawny port)
   

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   Michael

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Incredible food! Go here for an experience you won’t normally get. The wait staff was exceptional, food was unique and heartwarming. These are the exact types of places we need in MPLS/St Paul. Loved it and will definitely be going back.
   

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   Tim

   Orange County

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We had such a lovely Christmas dinner at Crasqui. The food is so so good, the service is great and everyone was so friendly. It’s a great place to
   

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   Krista

   VIP

   Minneapolis

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   My family and I tried this Venezuelan restaurant for the first time and it did not disappoint. There were so many great gluten free options and interesting dishes I can’t recommend this place enough. A true gem!
   

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   James

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   New York City

   137 reviews

   4.0

   137 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Having lived in Caracas, we enjoy this place. The food is very good and the service is pleasant. I had the lomito which was excellent. Service was a bit slow but we enjoyed the evening, including some Christmas specialties.
   

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   Bob

   VIP

   Minneapolis

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

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

   We have been to Crasqui 5 or 6 times and each time it has been fantastic. We brought a couple of friends who had never been before and they loved it. The new menu items are awesome. There isn't a bad item on the menu. We had Luis as our server, who we've had a number of times and he is a great guy to have on staff. I highly recommend you get over to this restaurant and check it out.
   

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   Erik

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

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

   I've had several positive experiences at Crasqui. Free on-site parking is a gamechanger considering its proximity to downtown. The bar is a great place to settle for a cozy cocktail - I would highly recommend trying some of the imported rums. It's also a great place to celebrate milestones with loved ones. The elevated, authentic cuisine nourishes the soul, and the staff is welcoming and unpretentious.
   

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   James

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

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

   good food, beautiful atmosphere, prompt spectacular service...
   

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   Susan

   Richmond

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

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

   Such a beautiful, clean restaurant! The menu offered a variety of options, including vegetarian. The food was delicious. I do not understand why there were not more patrons. The waiter, who may have been the owner was attentive but not invasive, very nice. I drove up from SW Wisconsin and met a friend here. We were not disappointed!
   

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    Kirstin

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

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

    It was our first visit to Crasqui and we thought is was wonderful! It's absolutely an unique and tasty dining experience! All the dishes were distinctive and delicious. We loved our cocktails too. The ambience and service were also great. We definitely recommend this restaurant to others who are looking for something new in the Twin Cities.
    

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