There’s a small bar; gold and earthy tones; a 24-foot reproduction of an Old-World fresco–even an authentic Italian chef in the kitchen. With homemade pastas and ingredients such as mozzarella di bufala and imported San Marzano tomatoes, the menu emphasizes authentic Italian cuisine (bruschetta, pizza, gnocchi with pesto).

Elegant and comfortable, this historic workingman’s bar and cafe is a real piece of Minneapolis, featuring a magnificent copper-topped bar, with bottles stacked to the pressed-tin ceiling. Framed photographs of TC notables cover the walls. Beyond the bar, the long and narrow dining room features cushy burgundy booths and linen-draped tables.

Heidi’s Minneapolis is a place where you will find a four-star dining experience at two-star prices–a restaurant where fine dining doesn’t wear a suit and tie. Heidi’s kitchen is known as the home of Chef Stewart Woodman, renowned both for his astonishing creativity and the remarkable simplicity of his dishes.

While scores of trendy, high-concept bars and eateries compete for nightlife dollars in downtown Minneapolis, Eli’s has remained a simple staple. Beyond the formidable list of beer, wines and spirits, you’ll find a full food menu all day long: burgers, salads, chicken wings, pasta dishes and Vienna beef hot dogs.