Martina

Zoey Zou 5 months ago

This restaurant is too overrated, it costs double of the price for a below average quality and experience comparing to similar restaurants in major cities like NYC or LA. Went for my birthday at this place on a Friday night and left with disappointment. We ordered 4 dishes - Mussel, Potato Churros, Barramundi, and Octopus. All the dishes came out way too salty. It felt like the salt level was doubled. None of the dishes tasted good… We had to drink lots of water to keep eating. The server also did not seem very friendly - I can tell he put on fake smiles and didn’t really care to bring us a good experience. The table we were seated was very small and he brought all our dishes at once which the table could not fit. It’s very overwhelming. Yes I said it doesn’t matter which dish comes first, but an experienced server would know what would be the best for the customer. The environment of this restaurant was way too dark - we can’t even read the menu - our eyes hurt. This restaurant also changed the menu - some of the dishes we hoped to try (from others’ review online) were not in the Jan 2026 menu we were presented. We drove 40mins in snow to come dinning here - totally not worth it. Spent $160+ for two people. Worst birthday dinner ever. Will not come back again.

Sam Gonzalez 5 months ago

My wife and I decided to give this place a try for our anniversary, and we’re so glad we did. From the moment we arrived, our server, Hale, made the evening feel special by treating us to a celebratory beverage. Everything we ordered, and everything Hale recommended, was superb, from the empanadas to the pastas and the coconut ice cream. This place is truly amazing and memorable. We will definitely be back.

Fausto Chong 4 months ago

On the way to Martina’s, my mom called and told me she and my dad didn’t enjoy it, so I walked in with pretty low expectations. But honestly? It blew past even those lowered expectations. I don’t know if they caught it on a bad night, because our dinner was unreal. We started with oysters (oysters are oysters, always solid), and then we tried the potato churros and wow. I did not expect that at all. They were basically the best version of a french fry I’ve ever had in my life. Next up was the beef tongue bruschetta, and that one really surprised me too. I love beef tongue and think it’s one of the most underrated cuts, but I’d never had it presented like that. It was genuinely delicious and had a mix of flavors I’ve never had before. But the all star MVP of the night was the cacio e pepe ravioli (pictured attached is a half serving). I’m not exaggerating when I say it was one of the best pastas I’ve had in my life. It’s very hard to find pasta in Minnesota that really impresses you like that, but this one did. The parmesan quality was obvious, rich, sharp, and just perfect with the pepper. Best cacio e pepe style pasta I’ve ever had, hands down. On top of all that, Nathan took care of us and made the whole experience even better. Great service, super attentive, and the food runners were genuinely kind too. Overall, an awesome night and a meal I’m still thinking about.

Jen 2 months ago

A must-go spot! We had the CHARRED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD and POTATO CHURROS to start. For mains we had the SCALLOPS, ORECCHIETTE, TAGLIATELLE. My favorite was the tagliatelle! It had an amazing red sauce, tender meat, and fresh cheese. The potato churros and empanadas are the best apps! I also ordered a cosmo that was maybe my favorite ever. Great spot for gluten free item too.

Shalon Johnson 9 months ago

I came here yesterday to celebrate my birthday. The overall atmosphere was very lively and perfect for a date night. Even though I made reservations, I still had to wait 15-20 minutes for a table due to how busy it was. The waiter assisting was very knowledgeable and friendly. I ordered the potato churros, empanadas, stuffed chicken breast, and the orecchiette. The wait was slightly longer than anticipated. Once the appetiser arrived, they were absolutely phenomenal. I loved the potato churro and the empanadas. The main course was equally as delicious. I would definitely return for their brunch. I overall had a really great experience.