La Grolla, 452 Selby Avenue, St Paul, MN 55102, (651) 221-1061, Chef Antonio Tettamanzi opened La Grolla in the summer of 2002 with the vision of an inviting, upscale restaurant where patrons felt embraced by the food, surroundings, and the staff. His success with La Grolla stems from a lifelong passion for Italian cuisine and knack for creating a relaxed, hip ambiance.

La Grolla - City's Best

Cream of Cathedral Hill's Restaurant Crop

AOL Local
By Sarah Tieck

Everything in this northern Italian neighborhood spot is oh so nice. In fact, it's so nice that this eatery feels like the kind of place you want to keep to yourself. It is a bit hidden away within St. Paul's Cathedral Hill neighborhood, but a place like this -- with

Photo: John Sharpe

dreamy food, a passionate staff, and a warmth that goes beyond ambience -- doesn't stay a secret for long. Pastas, chicken, seafood and veal comprise the menu, along with the occasional special. But the signature of this spot is a drink, called ''grolla.'' Obviously, this beverage, the Italian cup of friendship, is the inspiration for the restaurant's name. And knowing that this coffee drink, with a hint of lemon and a boost from an Italian liquor named grappa, is a drink meant for sharing, explains everything about the feeling that you get as soon as you walk in the door.

Chef
Antonio Tettamanzi

La Grolla
452 Selby Avenue
 St. Paul, MN 55102
(Directions to La Grolla)
 (651) 221-1061
Reservations Recommended

Chef Antonio Tettamanzi opened La Grolla in St. Paul in the summer of 2002 with the vision of an inviting, upscale restaurant where patrons felt embraced by the Italian cuisine, surroundings, and staff. His success with La Grolla stems from a lifelong passion for cuisine and knack for creating a relaxed, hip ambiance.

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Hours of Operation

  Mon - Thu Lunch 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Dinner 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
  Fri - Sat Lunch 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Dinner 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  Sun Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

 

 


 
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