50 Best Italian Restaurants near Bloomington

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

“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.“

“Good food, great time😊😊“

“With my wife being out of town, I was flying solo for dinner. She left me a gift card for Olive Garden that I decided to use.\n\nI went early (5:00 PM) to avoid the usual dinner crowd. I was greeted at the door by three friendly, smiling faces. While at the table, I was given a menu and saw that they still had the soup/salad and breadsticks on their menu. That is what I ordered. The minestrone soup was equally as good as what my wife makes at home. My wife is a fantastic cook, so that is saying quite a bit.\n\nDuring my brief stay, my server was very attentive without being overbearing. She refilled the items that I was low on. I was pleasantly surprised by her attentiveness. \n\nThere are those that will ridicule Olive Garden stating that their Italian food is not real Italian. I had zero complaints about my food and would recommend their wait staff to any one of their competitors.“

“Yum! All I need to say!“

“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.“

“My husband and I chose to celebrate our one year anniversary here today. It was both of our first times dining at Broders’ and we enjoyed everything about this wonderful experience! Upon arriving we were attempting to take a selfie photo outside and one of the employees opened the front door and asked us if we would like him to take our photo. Tyson so kindly took several photo angles and opened up the door for us as we walked in. It truly felt like we were being welcomed into someone’s warm and inviting home. Our sweet waitress helped me select the most delectable glass of wine I have ever tasted. Words cannot explain how delicious the pasta was… we lapped up every single drop and were in absolute food heaven. To top it all off… we were treated to a free dessert of our choosing along with two chocolate cocoa truffles on the house!! After we finished our meal we went across the street to their storefront to purchase some pasta and sauce to enjoy at some point in the coming weeks. We will definitely be back for all special occasions and certainly for our two year anniversary. If you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience and meal this is the place!! Enjoy!“

“Everything we had was great! Normally we enjoy steak but this was a great change that he and I both enjoyed! Friendly staff also at the bar!“

“Thank you for superb service and wonderful food. Best lasagna I have ever had!“

“Amazing atmosphere and the food was incredible. I had manciotti with the homemade meatballs and they were outstanding. Amazing food and service“

“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.“

“Great Italian-American fusion spot! The pappardelle was perfectly cooked with a rich, flavorful sauce. Chicken parm was a unique and fun twist on the classic. Pizza was nothing wild, but the hot honey and peppers were a nice touch. Loved the French silk pie cannoli for dessert. Also had a fantastic German Pinot Noir rosé.“

“Amazing food always. Owners are very lovely folks“

“Food, atmosphere, and drinks were all fantastic. The Owner/Chef Joel has created something special at this gem nestled in a Minneapolis neighborhood. We had a large party for a friends pre-wedding dinner and the staff handled it great. From the apps to the desert, you can’t go wrong with anything you pick off the menu. We were all tasting each others food by the end of the night wanting to try EVERYTHING! Some have stated a smaller menu and prices, but then say the food blew them away…I for one like to pay to keep amazing food and ingredients an option. Can’t wait to bring my wife and other family members in the Twin Cities to do it again.“

“Great service and food!!!!“

“If you need your party catered, this is the place to go. Staff: Easy to work with, on time, good prices, friendly and very accommodating. Food: Gorgeous/amazing presentation , fresh, hot, professionally packed. I ordered from Red Rabbit in Saint Paul for my work holiday party. Everyone LOVED the food and the portions are generous. I was able to easily and beautifully display it. The timing was perfect and everything went smoother than I had hoped. This is your one stop shop for all of your party food needs. Hats off to the chefs and management for making our party wonderful.“

“One of our fav Italian spots in Minneapolis! Always great service and the food is exactly what we expect. I've had several different dishes and have always been pleased. And you have to finish the meal with a yummy creme brulee *chefs kissing“

“What a wonderful place. My boys took me here for dinner last night and it was fantastic. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was incredible. I will be back again and again. Thank you!“

“Great food!! The crab cake was Amazing… don’t forget to get an Amazing margarita 🍹“

“Great food. Homemade taste. Locally sourced. Affordable. Friendly, efficient service.“

“Terrific dinner at Gia Saturday evening! The carrot and beet starter was colorful and delicious, the salmon and scallop mains impeccable, but the highlight was the dessert of poached pears with a flavored crème anglais sauce for which we insisted on getting spoons to capture every drop. The service and ambience tied it all together.“

“BEST FOOD IN THE AREA!!!!“

“What a treat!! My whole family loved it!!“

“What a lovely location! We sat at a large round table in a little alcove which made for just the best atmosphere for our group. Our server, Ella, was so so helpful and friendly. Even while she had other tables she was also taking care of, she was continually checking in and offering refills on drinks and sides.
We also had a gluten allergic member of our group, and the manager Andrea came over to let us know exactly how that dish would be handled and the measures taken to keep it safe from contamination. I haven't experienced this at other restaurants before and was so pleasantly surprised by their initiative on that front, especially being a restaurant known almost exclusively for pasta and bread.
Overall, we had an amazing experience and would be happy to return and to recommend this location to others.“

“The food is incredible. I wish my job could pay me with their tomato soup. I don't need money, I need this soup! It's been 3 days and I'm still thinking about the soup! The calamari was amazing, my pasta was delicious, but I can't get over the soup!“

“Outstanding as usual!! Fabulous!“

“I've driven by this place at least 100+ times in the past year. I always thought it was Brazilian Steakhouse or something, but saw than I saw on google it was more classical pub food and decided to stop by on lunch to get a burger and it was better than expected. The Bar area is kind of small, has an overall "Diner" feel to it, with an open view of the kitchen. Overall the food was good, the wedge fries were good, same with the burger sauce.“

“Great dinner tonight. Salad and the short rib, deliciously flavored and tender. Great red wine. Followed by tiramisu. They never disappoint.“

“Incredible homemade italian and such an incredible, incredible value for the price. Best italian food I have had in a long time!“

“Date night. Food was good. Wine was good. The waiter could be more attentive. He did not even ask us once how the food was and if we needed anything. Had to get extra sauce from the girl who brought out our food.“

“Had a very special celebrations here recently and it was amazing. Staff was awesome, food was delicious and ambiance was top notch. Every person in our party commented on what a great find this place was and how they couldn’t wait to come back. Thank you to the Luci Ancora team for making our celebration so wonderful.“

“Had a very crispy and super delicious slice today, like outstanding pizza. 🍕“

“One of my favorite spots in Minnesota. Delicious, authentic and beautiful food. Brings me back to Italy every time I’m there. My happy place!“

“The food at Olive Garden is very good. Service is great. Food comes hot. Olive Garden serves a free dessert on your birthday. Olive Garden is the best restaurant for Italian food.

Vegetarian options: Please ask to have a food item removed if you do not want it.

Dietary restrictions: N/A“

“This is literally one of the best places I have ever eaten, that I have to write a review more than one place 😂 Absolutely everything is amazing, and I always get it when I have guests in town, to blow their mind 🤯 I am amazed at their quality, especially with delivery. You guys are beyond impressive!! ❤️“

“🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥place & love the area I recommend everybody to get the experience“

“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.“

“The manger of this place does an amazing job and so does his staff!

Food was fresh and delicious and service fantastic. Great atmosphere whether you're inside and out.

***Suggestion: Please have Aperol Spritz and Chinotto in your drinks menu! (Would go so well since this is Italian food!)***“

“My husband and I were up visiting family and we stopped here for dinner. They were great! Super easy ordering as well! We were able to get a high chair for our little and they brought it out to use. We sat outside and it was very lovely. Enough space for everyone! Our pastas were very yummy and quite filling! My husband also got ice cream and he really liked it! We definitely would go again!

Picture: mushroom & bacon alfrado pasta“

“Great vibes. Good cocktails. Food options are limited but great taste. I ordered a salad which was listed as v for vegetarian but it came with prosciutto. Admitting the mistake, they waived off my 5 drinks from the bill which was great gesture. Also, the manager apologized atleast 5 times for the mistake and assure to make corrections to the menu. They also have a bakery and deliver cakes and pastries to your table at the rooftop which is really awesome.“

“Buca s a really great place to get some really awesome Italian food. Best Italian food I've ever eaten. Remember the portions are really big so make sure that if you're eating just for yourself to get like a children's spaghetti because even the child spaghetti is enough for one person way more than enough. If you want a good meal for relatively cheap you can't go wrong with this place“

“We used to live in Roseville and would get Carbone's often. Now we live out of range - so when we saw the restaurant next to our hotel, we jumped at the opportunity to eat their pizza.
Still good. Didn't like the Christian music videos on the TV, but dug the big fish tanks.

Wheelchair accessibility: My daughter is in a wheelchair and she was able to get around pretty easily.“

“Our server was first rate. She was attentive and responsive, and she offered menu suggestions in response to our questions. The food was delicious and authentically Turkish. Would definitely go back!“

“quality products exillent“

“Cozy and cool slice of Linden Hills. The menu has something for everyone, even a few kids options. Super friendly staff!

Kid-friendliness: High chairs and kids options available! Staff is very friendly and accommodating to kids.“

“We’re from out of town and we come up here every year cuz the food (not just the pizza) is SO good. Great atmosphere, the beer selection rocks, and everything I’ve tried on the menu is fantastic. Dan was our server again this year and he gave us phenomenal service. Can’t wait to come back again!“

“I have been coming to Little T’s since it opened. It has never missed. This is a place you day dream about. The food and cocktails have always been so delicious and spot on. My three favs are the burger, chopped cheese and scallion pancake wrap. Lil T’s is an unforgettable place!“

“I've been coming to Jakeeno's pretty much my whole life. They have the best staff and incredible pizza. I personally love the chicken parm sandwich. Salads are really good too. You really can't go wrong here. We get their frozen pizzas too! Truly cannot love this place enough.“