Welcome to the Butcher Block, where meat is our passion; organic, grass-fed, and sustainable are our principles; and serving great-tasting food – with or without meat – is our priority.

We're inspired by the cozy neighborhood trattorias you find in Rome and throughout Italy, but we're located right here in Northeast Minneapolis.

We chose the name "Butcher Block" in honor of Filippo Caffari, our butcher, who was a skilled master-butcher in Rome for almost two decades, before moving to Minneapolis to become head chef at I Nonni in Mendota Heights. Chef Caffari is one of the finest Italian chefs in the Twin Cities.

To accompany our remarkable Italian meals, we offer an extensive Italian and international wine list, as well as many fine domestic wines and beers. Our goal is to fuse the best of Italian culinary skills with the freshest ingredients, so you can experience authentic Italian dining.

The only passport required is your love of great Italian food.

Stop by for our NEW happy hour!!! 
$2 off ALL glasses of wine and appitizers!

From 5pm to 7pm and from 9:30pm to 10:30pm!!

Also check our new three course tasting menu for only $27! This will include salad, entree, and dessert.
Available Sunday through Thursday
                               

We are closed for business on Mondays, we look forward to seeing you later in the week!

The Butcher Block Specials

Salad Special
Fresh arugula salad, kalamata olive, goat cheese, orange vinaigrette
10

Spaghetti alla scoglio
Spaghetti in tomato with mussels, squid, and shrimp
16

I Secondi
Griliata Mista, roast potatoes, lemon and olive oil
(Pork loin, flat iron, chicken thigh, bone in lamb loin)
20

Pesce
Prosciutto wrapped scallops pan seared on micro-arugula salad, parsnip puree with orange and red wine reduction
21

Dolce
Tiramisu lemoncello
8


Stop by for our new HAPPY HOUR special; $2 off all glasses of wine and appetizers. Happy hour is Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm to 7pm and from 9:30pm to 10:30pm!!

Also, try our weekday special: three course for only $27, includes; salad, entrée, and dessert!