A morning at Martina is the breath of fresh air you’ll want after the longest week ever at work. While waiting for your order of the must-have potato churros, take a deep breath in the restaurant’s relaxing, simple space with its pop of palm trees—the minimalist feel is a nice break from the kaleidoscope that was your Google Calendar the past couple of days. Then, you can move on to steak and eggs with chimichurri, a breakfasty mafaldine carbonara, or the almond flour pancakes garnished with berries and maple syrup.

The restaurant that started it all for the prolific and decorated Daniel Del Prado, Martina is a case study for how to make a fine dining restaurant that doesn’t feel fussy, with a vibey dining room that somehow caters to both the romantic date night and seen-and-be-seen crowd. But it’s not all style; Del Prado’s Italian-slash-Argentinian menu is full of crowd-pleasing but sophisticated dishes like spaghetti fra diavolo with lobster and a half-chicken served with vadouvan veloute and agrodolce. In the mood for something more casual?

One of the Twin Cities’ most creative and off-the-wall bartenders has created a top-notch cocktail program at Linden Hills’ new Argentinian/seafood restaurant, featuring colorful lights and palms galore. Slide onto one of the secondhand wooden stools at the bar and order from the likes of the Sous Les Mers — using a seaweed-infused gin — or the togarashi-spiced Viceroy cocktail. Brunch drinkers don’t lose out on any of the fun, either.

A new addition to the Linden Hills neighborhood, Martina has garnered plenty of attention for its elegant fusion of Argentinian and Italian cuisines and intricately garnished cocktails. The wine list also deserves praise, with a global selection from France, Italy, Argentina, Chile and more, including interesting highlights like Jean Michel Pinot Meunier Champagne, Field Recordings Chenin Blanc and Pilizota Babić from coastal Croatia.

Martina, located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, has one of the best brunches in town along with some of the best brunch cocktails I've ever had. I have to say, this place (whether intentionally or not) was designed with an Instagrammer in mind. Their tiled bar is in the center of the restaurant, and their cocktails are some of the most creative and beautiful I've seen in Minneapolis.

You see it at Martina, where Daniel del Prado’s addictive, crispy potato churros are the perfect accompaniment to…well, anything on the brunch menu. Try the lobster toast to enjoy the dance between light, sweet seafood and a perfectly fried egg. Or how about Martina’s double cheeseburger, featuring a bit of lemon-fueled vinaigrette on the side, from the chef who created the iconic Parlour Burger?

This is the OG Daniel del Prado restaurant in Minneapolis and the one that really put him on the map. Daniel del Prado grew up in Argentina with parents of Spanish and Italian descent, and the menu here definitely reflects his heritage. This is a popular date night or special occasion spot in the Cities, so definitely book your reservation ahead.

Upton Ave. in Linden Hills, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cocktail bar and Argentine restaurant 4.5 stars out of 244 reviews. From chef Daniel Del Prado, expect a wide array of seafood and meat dishes as well as plates cooked over a wood-fired grill. Signature cocktails include brandy, vodka, gin and whiskey drinks.

We come for the food, often, but could be just as content to come for a cocktail, tucked away in the wooden-splashed corner where nothing matters but the sensory experience that is the pear-sweet Moon Mama, the bitter and addicting Gancia Batido, or the Naked Ballerina #2 for when we’re in the mood for tequila, in front of us.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (837 reviews)- Price level: $$$- Address: 4312 South Upton Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota - Categories: Argentine, Cocktail Bars, Italian- Read more on Yelp. This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

It's hard to go to Martina and not get the spicy spaghetti fra diavolo with lobster. But on one of the hottest nights this summer, my spouse and I were craving something lighter and garden-fresh. We found it in the casarecce ($27), a springtime addition to the Martina menu that'll remain throughout the summer.

If you’re craving sunshine in Minneapolis, especially in winter, Martina’s upscale Argentinian-Italian vibe offers a warm escape. With birthday freebies and dishes inspired by sunnier places, you’ll soon forget all about the snow. For a cozy winter birthday dinner in Minneapolis, Martina is the perfect choice.

This Linden Hills neighborhood is the best place in the city to grab an authentic Argentinian meal. Martina specializes in menu options that are cooked on a wood-fired grill, and has earned a reputation for providing prompt, personalized service to all of its guests. It opens for dinner at 5 p.m.

Argentinian-inspired cuisine by Buenos Aires-born chef Daniel del Prado includes potato churros, a charred jalapeño burger, seafood, and pasta dishes in the Linden Hills neighborhood. The wonderful weekend brunch stars empanadas as well as Argentine chorizo with fried eggs. Julia Sayers Gokhale

Martina is all about bringing Argentinian-inspired cuisine to the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. This philosophy here is that you are so delighted you will return. The restaurant serves a selection of seafood and meat cooked over a wood-fire grill in a warm friendly environment.

Want to dive into something a little less traditional for date night but still make a big impression?. The Argentinian-inspired menu, high ceilings, and extra-cool cocktails at Martina in the Linden Hills neighborhood promise to pour on the romance—South American style.

Martina’s bloody mary is as fiery in color as it is in taste. This sizzling, spicy bloody is coming in hot. Although spicy and bold, the bloody mary also has a tangy and salty flavor that soothes your insides after the initial burst of heat.

For those new to the area or simply looking to experience the best of the best, a few of the most notable eateries include but aren’t limited to Colita, Martina, Pizzeria Lola, Clancey’s, Alma, Betty Danger’s, Khâluna, and Demi.

Martina opened late last year and for sure have been killing it ever since. Its one those places that in order to get a table, you need to make reservations a few weeks in advance. Every time I go to Martina, I think of LA.

Martina is newer to the Minneapolis restaurant scene but worth the hype. We went for brunch for outdoor dining on their patio and were very happy!. The brunch menu has smoked salmon and burrata and a king crab omelet.

If you like your drink to not only taste good but look beautiful too, then this is your spot. The bar is small but that just means you’ll feel like a VIP. What we order: G&T, Selene, or Martina Old Fashioned

Our entire dinner experience was excellent, but our favorite part of the meal was the potato cherros. They had a gluten-free menu as well, which was extremely helpful for me. We really enjoyed ourselves.

I enjoyed our first meals at both Colita and Martina enough to be happy to eat there again if it came to pass but not enough to make it a big priority over the place in the tiers above.

Upton Ave. in Linden Hills, the cocktail bar, Argentine and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated cocktail bar in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 478 reviews on Yelp.

4312 Upton Avenue SMinneapolis, MN 55410(612) 922-9913 Visit Website See Menu Open in Google Maps. Martina is a chic, roomy restaurant serving contemporary Argentinian-Italian fare.

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