The 10 Best Restaurants In 50th And France Minneapolis

The area known as 50th and France in Edina-Minneapolis is a lively and mixed scene of fashion, salons, jewelry, and interesting specialty gift shops. It’s also home to some great restaurants; we list 10 of the best to stop at in between shopping here.

1. Cocina Del Barrio

Restaurant, Spanish

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A cozy good-old mom and pop Mexican restaurant that provides a hip night-life culture, Concina Del Barrio offers the seamless fusion of great food and a welcoming atmosphere. A big chandelier hangs right next to a 100-plus library of various bottles of tequila, taking this homey restaurant to the next level of fun. From humble plates of classic enchiladas to potato sopes made from all-local ingredients, guests enjoy a menu packed with options. Sit back at the bar with an award-winning margarita or relax on the patio with friends, and see why the Barrio is a top restaurant stop in the area.

2. Red Cow

Restaurant, American, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Craving a great burger with a sophisticated setting? Red Cow serves gourmet burgers, craft beers, and fine wine with a twist that boosts this restaurant beyond the typical tavern. Each burger is hand-pattied and made fresh from all-local ingredients which pair nicely with one of the 36 craft beers on tap, rotating on a seasonal schedule. But burgers aren’t the limit of the menu; it also includes home-made soups, salads, and sandwiches.

3. Salut

Restaurant, French, American, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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Not every neighborhood can claim their own brasserie, but Salut is the local French bistro of 50th and France. Here, the head chef and head bartender create culinary cocktails tantalizing to taste, including the French Fizz, a drink made with Hendricks’s gin, Midori, honeydew-cilantro puree, honey and soda. Additionally, the restaurant celebrates classic recipes from Julia Child during “Monday Nights with Julia.”

5. D'amico & Sons

Restaurant, Italian

The lovely Damico & Sons Cafe building serving pasta, pizza and wine. Roseville Minnesota MN USA

With a commitment to quality and creative food, D’amico & Sons actively contributes to the community of 50th and France, hosting events such as the “Tour D’amico”, as well as bringing tasty, hearty, filling dishes to locals. Try food from a selection of wood-fired pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, antipasti and salads that will do well to bridge the gap between Minnesota and Italy.

6. Raku Japanese Restaurant

Restaurant, Japanese, Sushi, Asian

A fine fusion of traditional Japanese dishes and an artistic flair makes this restaurant a sushi-lover’s dream. Raku has a sleek and contemporary interior that matches the beautiful and creative foods found on the menu. Specialties here include cold-seared pepper tuna, dumplings, filet mignon, and scallop diver.

7. Arezzo Ristorante

Restaurant, Italian, Vegetarian

Named after the city of Arezzo, this restaurant takes all the smells and flavors of authentic Italian cuisine and brings them right to the table. The sidewalk café’s romantic wall murals and stone wood-fire oven recall the sights and sensations of the Tuscan countryside, while the kitchen serves a menu of pastas, antipasti, pizzas, meats and cheeses.

8. Beaujo's

Wine Bar, Wine, Beer, Cocktails, Pub Grub, American

A wine bar and bistro, Beaujo hosts 30 different types of wine from around the world, and most can be enjoyed with a glass, half-glass, or bottle of wine. This is a casual and yet fashionable place to grab a meal, either for a business lunch or dinner before a show, with all food hand-made and fresh. Quaint and inviting, Beaujo’s showcases a variety of artists’ work in conjunction with Gallery 360, which rotates on a regular basis.

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