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Young Joni, Minneapolis, MN
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Young Joni

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$31 to $50
Pizzeria
165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.

Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza."

Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Matthew Leverty

From the OpenTable editors: Exciting, creative pizzas and other wood-fired dishes are the focus at this beloved Northeast Minneapolis restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim. Like at her other two restaurants, the Chef's Table star leans on her Korean heritage in must-order dishes like the umami mama pizza with three kinds of mushrooms and chewy rice cakes with a four-cheese sauce and gochugaru. Pair it with cocktails that incorporate a lot of Asian ingredients—there's even a formidable spirit-free section on the menu—and get comfortable in the spacious wood-clad interior that includes front-row seats to the pizza-making action.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From cocktail parties and birthday bashes to corporate gatherings and modern wedding celebrations, we would love to host your soireé in one of our award-winning spaces: the cozy back bar or our stunning main dining room. Impress your guests with an experience they'll remember as the "best part ever!" More at youngjoni.com/private-events.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Minneapolis
  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Buffet

    $65.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat your mama to a delightful YJ Mother’s Day buffet! Feast on a delicious spread featuring prime rib carving station, oyster bar, and other delights. And of course, our award-winning wood-fired pizzas! We cannot accommodate vegan and dairy-free diets or allium allergies. Beverages are not included but are available a la carte.
    Mother's Day Buffet Photo
  • Chef's Counter

    Multiple dates available
    Please note that this is a reservation for our Chef's Counter, overlooking our wood-fire hearth oven and grill in counter-height chairs - not a traditional dining room table.
    Chef's Counter Photo

What 906 people are saying

Young Joni reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Innovative

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Young Joni offers an exceptional dining experience with its "fantastic" food, "friendly and knowledgeable" staff, and vibrant atmosphere. Known for its innovative wood-fired pizzas like the Korean BBQ, patrons rave about the "amazing" flavors and creativity. The unique menu and attentive service make it a top choice for special occasions.

906 Reviews
  1. Benjamin

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! A wonderful place for a group.

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  2. Holly

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great dining experience! Our server,Tess, was so helpful and so kind and attentive! The food was outstanding.

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  3. Joe

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really amazing food and service, truly a great spot to celebrate a birthday!

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  4. Jenna

    Phoenix4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Korean BBQ chicken pizza and La Parisienne pizza were both amazing! Great service. Very nice looking restaurant on the interior

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  5. Sydney

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely will be returning! Great food and I loved the vibe of the place 😍 great staff

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  6. Laura

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EVERYTHING was fabulous! Benjamin was the best waiter that I have ever had. His enthusiastic descriptions of the menu items made us want to try everything. We will be back!

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  7. Wilhelmina

    Raleigh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Young Joni never disappoints. We celebrated Easter lunch here, six of us ordering different items. The chicory Caesar salad is always my favorite. Pizzas, burger, and Korean chicken sandwich were all outstanding. In addition to the usual drinks, we ordered some of the NA cocktails which were unusual and delicious. We had a terrific server, Birch, who was quietly solicitous. A perfect place to have a casual celebration.

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  8. Dylan

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I must say, Ann Kim‘s food is absolutely among the e best in Twin Cities. always consistent. Great flavors great textures unbelievably great pizza. We need more places like this in the outskirts of Minneapolis

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  9. Stephanie

    Minneapolis13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is great and the pizza was terrific. Birch (spelling?), our server, was simply wonderful. When I mentioned that my drink was heavy on one ingredient, he immediately asked if I wanted to try something else and brought me a new drink at no additional cost. The new drink, Jackalope, was very yummy. We’ll be back!

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  10. Parker

    South Dakota2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! (Love that everything is cooked using wood-fire!) Have been wanting to visit for a while and it was even BETTER than I had hoped, thanks so much!

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FAQs

Young Joni offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 345-5719.

Young Joni is rated 4.8 stars by 906 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
  5. Northeast Minneapolis

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Young Joni

165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Minneapolis
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From cocktail parties and birthday bashes to corporate gatherings and modern wedding celebrations, we would love to host your soireé in one of our award-winning spaces: the cozy back bar or our stunning main dining room. Impress your guests with an experience they'll remember as the "best part ever!" More at youngjoni.com/private-events.
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