30 Best Italian Restaurants near Apple Valley

“Great pizza, crust, sauce, toppings are all quality stuff. Fast, friendly service. Very clean restaurant. Definitely coming back!“

“Invite your family and friends and they won’t be disappointed.“

“Amazing food always. Owners are very lovely folks“

“If you're looking for authentic Italian deli fare, Brianno's is the real deal. The location wasn’t quite where I was expecting—tucked away and easy to miss if you’re not familiar with the area—but absolutely worth finding. I was genuinely impressed with the sandwiches – packed with flavor and clearly made with quality ingredients. The price point felt fair considering the portion sizes; I easily got two hearty servings out of just half a hoagie. The taste was incredible – rich, fresh, and satisfying in every bite. I can't wait to come back and try more from their menu! Highly recommend for anyone craving a true Italian deli experience.“

“Good food, great time😊😊“

“Me and my 2 friends were in last evening for my birthday. We were given a complimentary salad a slice of chocolate cake with a candle for my birthday. I ordered lobster ravioli which was delicious. The food and the service was excellent. The food server was very attentive. Thank you for making my birthday special.“

“The servers were running around like their heads were cut off we weren't even sure when we left who our main server was supposed to have been things were brought by different people orders were taken and updated by different people it just was chaos“

“I am from Massachusetts so I have never had your food before. Placed an order earlier in the afternoon for a kids meal and a side of meatballs. Unfortunately the meatballs were not ready so I left without them. The pesto pasta kids meal was outstanding - so when it came time to order dinner I went back. The same gentleman who took my first order - remembered me and asked if I still wanted the meatballs - I almost didn't get them - but I am so glad I did! Some of the best meatballs and sauce I have ever eaten. I'll now be on the lookout to visit your other locations if there are any where I travel. What a terrific experience and a great way to end my visit! Maybe one day one of your places will open in Massachusetts - what a wonderful day that will be.“

“Party of 12 had a blast and the fettuccine was not bland at all! The sirloin steak was fabulous! The Strawberry Margarita was perfectly made. Chicken was not soggy. The minestrone soup was excellent and the salad was perfect. Pleasantly surprised with this Olive Garden visit. Servers were so attentive.“

“BEST FOOD IN THE AREA!!!!“

“Future husband took me on first date in 1968 to Carbones on Marie. Had Carbone's on our wedding day and every anniversary since. Had Carbones on each of his birthdays and when overdue on each of our pregnancies. He passed away 16 years ago but I still have Carbones on our anniversary and his birthday; he would have been 81 today. The pizza is still as grand as my memories.“

“We had such a great experience at Olive Garden thanks to our server, Luis! He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and honestly, his little jokes throughout the meal made the whole experience even better. He had us laughing and feeling comfortable the entire time. You can tell he loves what he does; his positive energy really stood out. The food was great as always, but Luis definitely made our visit special. We’ll be asking for him every time we come back!“

“Everything was fantastic! The pasta was incredible and the bread and oil dip were the best we've ever had! The portions were very generous. I want to keep eating, but I'm at my limit, though I have enough for another meal to look forward to later. We carried out the order and it was wrapped up and still hot when we got home. Will be back for sure!“

“Excellent quality, found it to be very impressive.“

“One of the best pizza places around! They always have great food. My sister and I went on a Friday evening, which we knew would be busy. We arrived at our designated time only to find out that they were behind on orders. The first thing I noticed was how hard your employees were working. They looked so overwhelmed and stressed out, but we’re still able to give us great customer service. I saw the order receipts flowing in by the bunches to the point they had to put them in a huge pile on the countertop. Please limit how many people can order per time slot online. Your employees are working so hard for indoor dining as it is.“

“Had the House Special today and it was WONDERFUL! My old boss use to order from the Mendota one & it was great...this at Edina was just as good as I remembered the one's my boss brought into work... yes, I'll be back!“

“Very good. Very friendly service.“

“FUN place w/good food & drinks 😜🎉🍔🍟🍕🍻“

“The Cave Cafe is one of my new favorite trucks that I’ve had. The Boss Wrap is unbelievable! Chicken and gyro meat is a great combination and it works really well here. The chicken quesadilla has a generous amount of chicken and is grilled perfectly, a high quality quesadilla. Cave Cafe was one of the highlights for me at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Everyone was so friendly too. Afro-Italian fusion makes for incredible tasting food. I need to keep track of this food truck in the future!“

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“Phenomenal 🔥 Consistently coming with that top quality product we thoroughly enjoy! Yum 🤤“

“I can't say enough about this Pizza Man! Their pizza is #1 in Eagan. And they really know how to take care of their customers. Thank you Chad for all you have done!! We have been customers since you opened and we are not changing. You guy are AWESOME!!“

“I've been a customer of the Eagan location for more than 30 years driving all the way from far west Bloomington because the pizza was so good. I always order thin crust pizza. The sauce has always been the best around. I hadn't been there since May 2025. This time (October 2025) the sauce seemed like plain Hunts Tomato Sauce -- no seasonings whatever -- and the cheese and toppings tasted bland. Unsure of why, when i got home and researched -- discovered the business was sold May 2025. It''s not the same anymore. Don't think I'll ever go back.
EDIT: As a long time customer, I decided to go back to give them another chance. I was happily surprised my pizza was made to the original recipe. Whether the visit prompting my negative review was an unfortunate lapse, or some negative reviews sent them back to the traditional recipe, I'll now not give up on them. I've changed my 1-star review to a 4-star review.“

“I love that they are close to home and the pizzas were great, but they are horrible with getting back to customers when there is an issue with an order. Less than a mile from our home and the pizza was cold upon delivery. Messaged and emailed the email listed and no response at all. Pretty much a one and done for us.“

“Yum! All I need to say!“

“1 cup of dressing and 4 croutons for my $7.50 “Caeser salad”? Where’s Ashton Kutcher because I’ve been punked. 🤦🏼‍♀️“

“Sbarro's offers a fantastic selection of pizza with a wide variety of toppings to choose from. The food court provides ample seating, ensuring you can easily find a place to enjoy your meal. The restaurant is conveniently located, making it easy to access, and the cleanliness is commendable. Overall, I would recommend Sbarro's for a satisfying and pleasant dining experience in the food court. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a relaxed meal, Sbarro's delivers quality and convenience.“

“I don't understand why the reviews are not higher. Sarpino's has really good pizza. Make sure you sign up for their loyalty program and watch for coupon codes and then you'll find it isn't that expensive. I like the Midnight Express pizza the best and the garlic bread is delicious. Service and delivery has been great and I have had no issues.“