Hyacinth

790 Grand Ave

St Paul, MN

Chef & Owner Abraham Gessesse is a veteran of top Twin Cities restaurants, including Brasserie Zentral & Kado No Mise; later deepening his knowledge with stints in Norway (Restaurant Kontrast) and in Seattle (Mezzanotte, Off-Alley).

In 2023 Abraham moved back to Minnesota to take over Hyacinth from his mentor, former Franny’s New York Chef Richard Giambruno.

In 2025 Abraham Gessesse was recognized nationally by the James Beard Foundation as a Semi-Finalist “Best Chef Midwest” for his nuanced approach to Farm-To-Table Italian Cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should we park?

Grand Avenue has plenty of street parking available!

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Allergies?

A majority of the items on our menu can be made GF, DF, vegan, etc. Please let us know if you’ll need any modifications in your reservation notes or upon arrival. We are happy to answer specific questions over the phone or by email

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Large group reservations?

For reservations of 7 guests or more, please email us at info@hyacinthstpaul.com

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Can we bring our own bottles of wine?

Yes! If you have a special bottle or something nice from your cellar. We charge $30 per 750ml bottle for corkage.

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Best way to contact?

info@hyacinthstpaul.com

651 478 1822