Mpls.St.Paul's Restaurant Week Highlights

From ramen and sushi to pierogies and taquitos, here's what to eat during this year's Restaurant Week

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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With over 80 restaurants participating in this year's Mpls.St.Paul Restaurant Week, the editors at mspmag.com have highlighted some of the must-try new additions to the lineup, as well as a few longtime Eat Street favorites. From classic supper club fare to modern Polish-American cuisine and authentic Italian dishes, there's something for every palate.

Why it matters

Supporting local restaurants is more important than ever, especially those that have been impacted by recent events. Restaurant Week provides an opportunity for diners to explore new dining options and revisit old favorites, helping to sustain the vibrant food scene in the Twin Cities.

The details

Some of the new Restaurant Week standouts include Al & Alma's Supper Club, known for their ribs and bacon-wrapped scallops, Black Duck Spirits & Hearth's Polish-American fare like pierogi and duck burgers, and the rustic Italian cuisine at Gia. Longtime Eat Street favorites like Black Forest Inn, Copper Hen, and Luna and the Bear are also participating, offering everything from borscht and chicken paprikash to fried cauliflower and banana flan.

  • Mpls.St.Paul Restaurant Week runs from February 26 to March 4, 2026.

The players

Al & Alma's Supper Club

A classic supper club on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, known for their ribs, bacon-wrapped scallops, and other traditional supper club fare.

Black Duck Spirits & Hearth

A Northeast Minneapolis restaurant that specializes in Polish-American cuisine, including pierogi, duck burgers, and Polish-style donuts.

Gia

A south Minneapolis restaurant serving simple but beautifully executed rustic Italian food, including casarecce pasta with duck ragu and butterscotch budino.

Black Forest Inn

A longtime Eat Street favorite, known for its cozy, candlelit atmosphere and classic German dishes like borscht, chicken paprikash, and bratwurst.

Copper Hen

A popular brunch spot on Eat Street that's also offering a dinner menu for Restaurant Week, with options like fried sweet plantains, pesto risotto, and signature cupcakes.

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The takeaway

This year's Mpls.St.Paul Restaurant Week showcases the diversity and resilience of the Twin Cities' dining scene, with both new and established restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines and experiences. By supporting these local eateries, diners can help sustain the vibrant food culture that makes the region such a culinary destination.