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.

 
                                            The Butcher Block Specials

            
                                                     Caesar Salad 
                          Romaine, rosemary – garlic croutons, shaved parmesan 
                                                           9 

                                                         Pasta 
                          Orechiette, aglio e olio, roasted cauliflower, pecorino 
                                                           15

                                                Galletto al mattone
                Grilled Cornish Game Hen, garlic- rosemary potato, chasseur sauce
                                                           18

                                                 Grigliata Mista
                          Pork shoulder, lamb loin, chicken thigh, beef strip
                                                          20

                                                        Pesce
          Pan seared sole, sautéed rapini, capers in lemon butter sauce, micro greens 
                                                          20

                                                        Dolce
                          Pappardelle dolce, apricot coulis, chantilly cream
                                                          8