Martina

"The food was great. We ordered the octopus- it was super moist and cooked perfectly. The appetizer beef tongue was really surprisingly good. We had our anniversary there and the waiter compliments us with desserts wine and sorbet ice cream."

"Very nice high-end restaurant. Great seating in the booth area overlooking the kitchen staff and cooking fire. We had the potato churros as an appetizer. They are absolutely incredible!! My celery pasta dish was incredible (see photo)!! The drink was good but had too much ice in it. It gave the illusion of a large drink but it wasn’t. The bolognas pasta dish was liked, but needed more flavor and more sauce. It’s very pasta driven versus sauce driven. The lemonade doesn’t have free refills, so be aware of this when ordering with your kids. The octopus dish is overpowering and way too smoky. We took leftovers home and rinsed off the thick black sauce, re-grilled it and were able to enjoy the rest of the dish at home. The potatoes were good. It’s very expensive here, so would only go for a special reason or occasion. The faucet in one restroom didn’t work. Brunch outside the next day was a fun, beautiful setting! I couldn’t eat the very cheesy fatty empanadas, and they let me return them which was very kind. The brunch items are pretty unhealthy overall, with lots of calories. The pancakes were good. The Bloody Mary was good, but petite. Overall I was hoping for more incredible flavor consistency in all dishes for the price."

"If you’re ever in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the chance to experience Martina. The mussels were a standout!!! Martina offers a dining experience where impeccable service meets delicious cuisine."

"Oh my goodness I can't emphasize enough how amazing this place is. We risked last minute plans with not having a reservation on a Friday night and got a spot at the open seating section right away. It was by the door but still great for smaller parties! Everyone was really friendly and helpful with recommendations. I started with the gauchos bola cocktail per a recommendation and it was delicious and smoky. The cup was mostly ice for the high price but their fun creations are definitely worth a try! We shared the beef tartare appetizer, which was AMAZING with the grilled bread. Similarly, the potato churros everyone talks about were incredible and worth returning just for those. Again, the mushroom pasta is a must try. It was packed with mushrooms and wasn't too rich. The vibe inside was so cozy and warm and everything else was perfect!"