tortellini in broth in The Kenwood dining room
beautiful brunch omelette with mixed greens salad

Fine dining with an open kitchen

Known for our evolving seasonal menu that specializes in fresh pasta dishes and locally sourced ingredients, our 75-seat restaurant has a cozy-yet-upscale feel, with an approachability that keeps guests coming back.

Chef Joel standing in The Kenwood dining room

Joel DeBilzan

Joel DeBilzan grew up in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, and fell in love with cooking at an early age. Joel spent the earliest years of his career working as a sous chef at The Kenwood’s former sister restaurant, In Season, before moving to Seattle in 2015 to train under nationally-renowned restaurateur Ethan Stowell. 

While in Seattle, Joel carved a passion for Italian cuisine. In 2016, at the age of 26, Joel became the head chef of Tavolata Belltown, Stowell’s flagship restaurant, where he spent the next five years honing his craft. 

But his Minnesota roots called him home. In 2019, Joel moved back to his home state and returned to The Kenwood as head chef. In 2021, Joel purchased The Kenwood. He enjoys serving up locally-sourced dishes with a regional flare – especially when they involve homemade pasta.

Our Hours

We’re excited to serve you

Takeout: Tuesday - Friday 12 - 8pm, Saturday 4pm - 8pm
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday 11am - 2pm
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 5pm - 9pm (Not on Sundays)
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 9:30am - 2pm

Proudly located in the heart of the Kenwood neighborhood

2115 W 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55405

 

Winter Menu

Dishes that can take you outside your comfort zone – or bring you back to it.