Love this restaurant! I was lucky to be in town for my birthday and book reservations . It was amazing like always
Pete Hyman
Used to be one of my favorite neighborhood spots. Food and service have done downhill while the price has increased. The empty tables on a Thursday night don’t lie. Hope it reclaims the old magic again or it was just an off night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
david
Love the restaurant but I was at Coffee and Tea LTD nextdoor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maggie Nelson
We got gazpacho, the risotto, and the waygu rigatoni and it was all amazing. Waiter was very helpful in choosing and providing a description of the menu and flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Economon
This is a gem in the middle of Minneapolis. The staff are so pleasant and fun. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. The food is delightful and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Weston
Even with reservations, we were seated at the crowded bar with hardly elbow room to eat, an extremely uncomfortable stool, and music/poor acoustics that made conversation impossible. Food was overpriced for portion size and completely overwhelmed by sauces. The only saving grace was a well-informed friendly bartender. Doubt we will return here with so many other local options.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Patrick Cattoor
One of my favorite places! Great food, small and very warm ambiance. Have never had a bad meal, here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tonia bagby
Green beans were cooked in old/ stale oil. Beef was delicious.
calebgarn
Simply great!
Sed The Gent
First time at Tilia—we ordered the burger to-go, and to our surprise, it was excellent. The brisket was tender, the thick-cut pickles added a perfect bite, and the meat-to-bun ratio was spot on. Pickup was smooth, and the bar inside had a great vibe. Solid first impression—definitely a spot we’d return to.
Hours say 10 but kitchen closes at 9! Big fan of Stephen Brown since Levain. We made reservations at 8:45 on Saturday night but the kitchen closed 15 minutes later... Great food and drinks but felt rushed.
Dean Trimble
A Familiar Breakfast Spot, Now a Mixed Bag
Returning to a favorite breakfast spot is always a blend of anticipation and nostalgia, and I arrived hopeful for a satisfying start to the day. While it’s understood that restaurants evolve—whether due to changes in ownership, kitchen leadership, or rising food costs—some changes are more successful than others.
The bright spot of the visit was without question the service. Our server, Erin, provided warm, attentive hospitality that felt both genuine and effortless—an asset to any dining experience .
The food, however, told a more complicated story. The eggs Benedict, once a standout, has undergone a puzzling transformation. The former use of Reuben meat—a rich, savory twist that elevated the dish—has been abandoned in favor of a more conventional (and less memorable) approach, with deli ham. It’s a misstep that left the dish feeling somewhat generic. Compounding that, the hash browns have shifted from their signature chunky, golden texture to a finer shredded one. While the concept and the presentation had merit, sprinkled with chives and the use of finishing salt, the execution missed the mark: the portion arrived lukewarm, lacking the crisp edges I was yearning for. They were premade, which I don’t mind, hash browns deserve to be crispy, hot, and satisfying when they hit the table.
On a more positive note, the French omelette was made in the French style and was delicious. In particular, it was made with fresh peas! We ordered it with muenster cheese—a substitution we requested in place of chèvre (a bit too goaty for my wife). It stood out as the most successful plate of the morning.
In the end, this return visit was a reminder that even beloved establishments can shift over time—and not always for the better. While the setting and service still have charm, the kitchen’s changes leave the experience less compelling than it once was. For now, it’s a three-star visit: solid in parts, but no longer the standout it used to be.
Here was my review from 2108 Ok, so if you are serious about breakfast and eggs Benedict and corned beef and Reubens and fried potatoes, make sure you get to this place before you die. The Rueben Benedict is well, see for yourself aaammmmaaazzziiinnng! Sit at the bar and you might be fortunate enough get Gigi as your server, also amazing!
Thomas Olsen
Constantly very good neighborhood joint. Friendly staff!
Chris Nohner
Risotto was amazing! So so good! Service was pretty good too
Kit Thiewes
Fish taco and pork chop were fabulous. Service was excellent!
Love this restaurant! I was lucky to be in town for my birthday and book reservations .
It was amazing like always
Used to be one of my favorite neighborhood spots. Food and service have done downhill while the price has increased. The empty tables on a Thursday night don’t lie. Hope it reclaims the old magic again or it was just an off night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Love the restaurant but I was at Coffee and Tea LTD nextdoor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We got gazpacho, the risotto, and the waygu rigatoni and it was all amazing. Waiter was very helpful in choosing and providing a description of the menu and flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a gem in the middle of Minneapolis.
The staff are so pleasant and fun. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. The food is delightful and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Even with reservations, we were seated at the crowded bar with hardly elbow room to eat, an extremely uncomfortable stool, and music/poor acoustics that made conversation impossible. Food was overpriced for portion size and completely overwhelmed by sauces. The only saving grace was a well-informed friendly bartender. Doubt we will return here with so many other local options.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
One of my favorite places! Great food, small and very warm ambiance. Have never had a bad meal, here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Green beans were cooked in old/ stale oil. Beef was delicious.
Simply great!
First time at Tilia—we ordered the burger to-go, and to our surprise, it was excellent. The brisket was tender, the thick-cut pickles added a perfect bite, and the meat-to-bun ratio was spot on. Pickup was smooth, and the bar inside had a great vibe. Solid first impression—definitely a spot we’d return to.
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Hours say 10 but kitchen closes at 9! Big fan of Stephen Brown since Levain. We made reservations at 8:45 on Saturday night but the kitchen closed 15 minutes later... Great food and drinks but felt rushed.
A Familiar Breakfast Spot, Now a Mixed Bag
Returning to a favorite breakfast spot is always a blend of anticipation and nostalgia, and I arrived hopeful for a satisfying start to the day. While it’s understood that restaurants evolve—whether due to changes in ownership, kitchen leadership, or rising food costs—some changes are more successful than others.
The bright spot of the visit was without question the service. Our server, Erin, provided warm, attentive hospitality that felt both genuine and effortless—an asset to any dining experience .
The food, however, told a more complicated story. The eggs Benedict, once a standout, has undergone a puzzling transformation. The former use of Reuben meat—a rich, savory twist that elevated the dish—has been abandoned in favor of a more conventional (and less memorable) approach, with deli ham. It’s a misstep that left the dish feeling somewhat generic. Compounding that, the hash browns have shifted from their signature chunky, golden texture to a finer shredded one. While the concept and the presentation had merit, sprinkled with chives and the use of finishing salt, the execution missed the mark: the portion arrived lukewarm, lacking the crisp edges I was yearning for. They were premade, which I don’t mind, hash browns deserve to be crispy, hot, and satisfying when they hit the table.
On a more positive note, the French omelette was made in the French style and was delicious. In particular, it was made with fresh peas! We ordered it with muenster cheese—a substitution we requested in place of chèvre (a bit too goaty for my wife). It stood out as the most successful plate of the morning.
In the end, this return visit was a reminder that even beloved establishments can shift over time—and not always for the better. While the setting and service still have charm, the kitchen’s changes leave the experience less compelling than it once was. For now, it’s a three-star visit: solid in parts, but no longer the standout it used to be.
Here was my review from 2108
Ok, so if you are serious about breakfast and eggs Benedict and corned beef and Reubens and fried potatoes, make sure you get to this place before you die. The Rueben Benedict is well, see for yourself aaammmmaaazzziiinnng! Sit at the bar and you might be fortunate enough get Gigi as your server, also amazing!
Constantly very good neighborhood joint. Friendly staff!
Risotto was amazing! So so good! Service was pretty good too
Fish taco and pork chop were fabulous. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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