Hyacinth
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790 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105
Hyacinth is a 40-seat Italian and Mediterranean kitchen on Grand Avenue in St. Paul's Summit Hill, opened in August 2018 by chef Rikki Giambruno (formerly of Brooklyn's Franny's) and named for the street he grew up on in Victoria, Minnesota. Since 2023 it has been led by chef-owner Abraham Gessesse, a founding member of the team. The intimate room is known for house-made pasta and a frequently changing, ingredient-driven menu, and it ranks among the Twin Cities' most acclaimed restaurants, drawing top Star Tribune reviews and James Beard recognition. Its beverage list carries a dedicated non-alcoholic section that treats zero-proof drinking seriously: spirit-free cocktails alongside a house-made lychee soda, NA beer, and an NA sparkling wine. Recent named pours include the Spiritless Spritz, Final Say, and the seasonal Flightless Paper Plane. The NA list rotates with the kitchen, so specific drinks vary by visit.
What to order
- Spiritless Spritz
- Final Say
- Flightless Paper Plane
- Housemade Lychee Soda
“Try the "Flightless Paper Plane" which tastes like a cocktail: tart, bitter, and herbaceous without being too sweet.”— Visit Saint PaulVisit Saint Paul →
Non-alcoholic brands they serve
House-crafted NA cocktails