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Fugaise

308 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: (612) 436-0777
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Price:
$$$$
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm

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Fugaise

Fine French dining at chef-owned Minneapolis restaurant

  • Seasonal offerings
  • Frequently changing menu
  • Excellent Old World wine list

Located in the old St. Anthony neighborhood of Minneapolis, Fugaise offers a unique French dining experience.

Executive Chef Don Saunders was classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London. Chef Don served at some of the finest French restaurants in town before leading St. Paul newcomer A Rebours to "Best New Restaurant in 2004" (Mpls/St. Paul magazine).

Chef Don and his staff promise a stylish atmosphere, excellent service and exquisite French food.

We are pleased to offer vegetarian entrees upon request. Please call ahead with your wishes.

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Editorial Description for Fugaise

Chef-owned fine dining restaurant serves a changing seasonal menu of French cuisine; an extensive wine list is offered.

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Vegetarians can call ahead and the chef will prepare a vegetarian entree just for them.

User Reviews for Fugaise

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/23/2008 Posted by joayum

I have been "following" Fugaise since it first opened, reading all of the reviews and knowing that I needed to visit. Why did I wait so long? I visited Fugaise for dinner last week, and had more than just great food and great service - I had an experience. I have to start with the food. Every bite was exquisite. Everyone at our table started with a spring pea risotto that was beautiful and delicious, with a strong, nutty, parmesan taste. We had three different appetizers and all were good, but the scallops were exceptional. Perfectly done. We had two different entrees (2 of us had the Halibut dish) and all three plates went away totally clean - the Halibut was perfect and the Pork Tenderloin the most flavorful I have ever tasted. Finally, we had a wonderful Chocolate Truffle dessert. We shared, but I got most of it. Lucky me! The service was friendly and present, but not overbearing, and the chef even came out to check on us and our meals. As I mentioned above, I had read a great deal about Fugaise, so I was prepared for a window-less space. What I was not prepared for was how this space made me feel like I left the world behind and entered a perfect little respite of a space where I felt totally welcome and at-home. Fugaise is a lovely place, with lovely service, and some of the best food in the Twin Cities. Don't hesitate to go. And don't wait as long as I did. I will be back!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/16/2008 Posted by dmdaily

Every component of our meal was fabulous. The food, the service and the space. Having only been there once, we can only recommend what we've had: the wild mushroom tart for an appetizer (unbelievable), the beef tenderloin, the duck and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Can't wait to go back.

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Editor's Review

Chef-owned fine dining restaurant serves a changing seasonal menu of French cuisine; an extensive wine list is offered.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

The Extras

Vegetarians can call ahead and the chef will prepare a vegetarian entree just for them.

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Restaurant Information

Notable Chef

  • Don Saunders

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Sat 5pm-11pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • French
  • American (New)

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Fine Dining
  • Notable Chef

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