Cru Restaurant & Wine Bar

23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa
(218) 963-8756

Recent Reviews

Donna Hero

An excellent fine dining experience! The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. The Filet Mignon was a perfect medium rare. The carefully crafted cocktails were exquisite! I heartily recommend dining at Cru!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

WestCoastYelper W.

Like some others have said, the staff were very nice, though they seemed understaffed so service was slow. The food quality is lower than the prices suggest. The food was OK, but not great. We spent $200 with tip for two people on 2 drinks, 1 salad and two entrees.

B A

We come here when we have special occasions, or just in the mood for food that makes you get excited. A refreshing change from the steak and potato options in the area, although they have great steaks, as well.The menu is updated often and we’ve never had anything we didn’t love. We are always left raving about what we ate there for days, excited to get back. The wine selection and cocktails are always on point, as well.Kid-friendliness: Unless your children are adventurous eaters and can sit through a meal without getting antsy, I would not recommend bringing them to this intimate dining setting.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Plate, Carbonara, Cioppino, Lasagna, Meatball, Classic Chicken Milanese

Emily Anderson

We come here when we have special occasions, or just in the mood for food that makes you get excited. A refreshing change from the steak and potato options in the area, although they have great steaks, as well.The menu is updated often and we’ve never had anything we didn’t love. We are always left raving about what we ate there for days, excited to get back. The wine selection and cocktails are always on point, as well.Kid-friendliness: Unless your children are adventurous eaters and can sit through a meal without getting antsy, I would not recommend bringing them to this intimate dining setting.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Plate, Carbonara, Cioppino, Lasagna, Meatball, Classic Chicken Milanese

Sarah OConnor

We went there for my mom’s birthday and it could not have been more wonderful! The food and atmosphere were fabulous but the service is what made it so special.My mom said that it was her favorite restaurant ever and that it had the rare combination of being both sophisticated and very welcoming. Thanks Dave and Bryn for a memorable experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Bowman

First time here Saturday, the food was excellent, and service was great!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meg Chevy

We came to Cru last year while on vacation and it was excellent. This year we were very disappointed. The quality and portions of the food for the price were not worth it for us. Last night they started a new menu - the previous menu was much better in our opinion. The service was lacking as well.We love the atmosphere and decor. This will be a skip the next time we are here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Rolling Crip

Our server Dave was so wonderful. The best experience I’ve had in years. He was so wonderful with our daughter and even got her to eat when we couldn’t. The food the wine we’re all great 5 stars for sure but Dave was what really made our experience. Highly recommend Cru.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna Tesdahl

We ate at this restaurant for dinner with a bachelorette party. Our party was 11 people, and they were able to accommodate us all on one table. Our group was assigned two servers for the evening. The restaurant is in the basement and has a very cozy and intimate feel.It was really cool to see the wine cellar along the back wall. The wine list is very large, everyone was able to find something they liked. There is a full bar on site as well. We had a great time and I really enjoyed my chicken Milanese.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Classic Chicken Milanese

Lynn Smith

Outstanding service. The food was amazing. Excellent atmosphere and menu. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SandiB

The restaurant didn't have our reservation but were able to seat us. You were out of the BLT salad that our server had recommended but the Burrata was outstanding as a replacement.

Elizabeth

The only person in our group who said their food was good, was the bolognese. Everyone who had scallops and shrimp had their seafood painfully over cooked. We still had a nice time talking to each other though.

Fred Richter

First time for my wife and I - food was excellent and so was the service, great experience.

Melissa Benedict

We went there for s fundraising banquet and the food was fabulous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Greeted immediately upon entering. Atmosphere was relaxing. Given a tour of the wine cellar. Dave was our waiter and very knowledgeable about the menu and different wines. Food was excellent as well.

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