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Vincent A RestaurantEditor's Choice |
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$$$$ | French/American
Four-star fare at three-star prices in a warm, minimalist room. Vincent Francoual's cuisine has a southern French accent, but is contemporary, seasonal, and occasionally inspirational. The bar offers traditional French bistro dishes and a much-hyped stuffed burger.
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Critics' Scoring
Scores will be assigned based on a 0-100 scale broken down as follows:
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10 = Poor
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Twin Cities Eats
03/02/07
It was a deliciously fresh and wonderful dessert - it felt more like eating a refreshing fruit course than a heavy dessert and it was a perfect ending to a large meal and contrasted perfectly with the horrible weather outside. It was like eating the first hints of spring.
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83.6
Zagat
Minneapolis New French bistro where the "impeccable" preparations are accompanied by "exceptional" service and an "excellent" 100-label wine selection;
81
Gayot
During dinner, chef Vincent Francoual's love affair with seafood preparations may lean us towards seared scallops, the adventurous among us might go for the crispy veal sweetbreads.
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80
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine | Steven Brown
06/08
Vincent Francoual's eponymous establishment on the corner of 11th and Nicollet Mall might be like that dear friend you haven't seen in years-there are fond memories, but for whatever reason the phone calls and get-togethers are few and far between. Why not rekindle two friendships at once and make plans to meet at Vincent for one of the best happy hour deals around?
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80
Secrets of the City | Jeremy Iggers
04/23/08
I ordered Joe's Potato Hot Dish, a small cast-iron kettle filled with baby fingerling potatoes in a creamy chorizo and melted cheddar sauce ($3.50), and a socca, a thin chickpea pancake filled with shrimp, chorizo salami, parmesan and chevre ($4), washed down with a glass of Aramis Tannat-Cabernet blend.
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MSP Restaurant Critics
It's great to see a restaurant that genuinely cares about the quality of food and beverages they provide at happy hour.
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BUZZ
City Pages
Best Of: Best Power Lunch
2007
We have noticed that Vincent is the one invitation bigwigs are powerless to refuse. Is it because of chef Vincent Francoual's legendary résumé? Is it because the dining room at Vincent is so light and airy that it makes everyone feel elegant and important?
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City Pages
Best Of: Best Gourmet Burger
2007
So how is this $12.75 masterpiece different from the dyed blob of ground beef you remove from cellophane and dump on the grill? Do you really want to know?
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Minnesota Monthly | Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Best Restaurants
2008
One of the great joys of my life is bringing people to Vincent for lunch. The room is pale and elegant, and somehow seems eternal. It also seems like it should be in Manhattan.
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Metro
Top Sandwich
If there's one sandwich I'd recommend you eat in perfect solitude, just you and the sandwich, this is it.
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Metro
Top 20 December Restaurant Picks
If you get cold, duck inside for a glass of wine and a Vincent burger at the bar, or elegant French fare in the formal dining room.
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Vincent A Restaurant is located on the corner of 11th Street and the Nicollet Mall and opened its doors on August 27th 2001. Since then it has offered French cuisine with a contemporary American influence. The ever evolving, seasonal menu reflects Chef-owner Vincent Francoual’s eclectic style.
Lunch is served Monday ~ Friday from 11:30 am ~ 2:00 pm. Be sure to try our 2 course prix fixe lunch for $12.50. Menu changes weekly.
Dinner hours are Monday ~ Thursday from 5.30 pm ~ 9.00 pm and Friday & Saturday from 5.30 ~ 11.00 pm. Vincent’s Signature dishes include Escargots in Garlic Butter, Pan-Seared Scallops and Carpaccio of Red Beets.
We are pleased to offer happy hour in our lounge Monday ~ Friday from 4:30 ~ 6:30 pm!
Specials include small plates to share and flat breads for $4.00 and the famous Vincent Burger is just $8.00. Selected martinis and champagne cocktails are $5.00 each, and beer and selected wine are $3.00 per glass.
Vincent’s private dining facility, the mezzanine overlooks the dining room and offers a beautiful view of Nicollet Mall. It accommodates up to 48 guests for seated functions and 70 for cocktail receptions.
Details regarding private dining can be obtained by calling our Event Manager, Ann Mortenson at 612.332.1442 ext. 111
Throughout the year, Vincent A Restaurant is host to a number of special events including Bastille Day and Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations. Also, the ideal location of the restaurant gives us the opportunity to partake of the many different activities that occur during the summer and winter months. Be sure to check out the crêpe stand located at Orchestra Hall during the summer concert series and in the winter during the Holidazzle Parade located right outside the restaurant.
You may even see Chef Vincent himself! |
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