50 Best Italian Restaurants near Brooklyn Park

“Went out to eat with a few coworkers and we had a great time. The food was delicious, the price was low, and the service was speedy. We sat outside and enjoyed the sun. The only other thing I could of asked for was a bigger picnic table haha.“

“I got my food, the order was correct, the cashier was courteous and I didn't get carjacked. it was a good day“

“I love jet's Pizza I was once a Little Caesars fan but now I'm loyal to jet's Pizza because I love everything about them“

“Best pasta in the Twin Cities?????? Cavatelli with Rabbit Sugo was marvelous. We swapped and tried each others and I was equally floored by all of them. Wonderful service. Our server was friendly and helpful. Delicious drinks and cheesecake for dessert (ate immediately, not pictured). Absolutely will come back- hopefully soon!“

“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!“

“Delicious entrees and desserts! The service was wonderful as well!“

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

“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.“

“Went there last night with my husband and a great friend, to celebrate my birthday! Our server Jenny was great. Food was great then and the left overs heated up nicely! We will be back !“

“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.“

“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.“

“Excellent manicotti and the best homemade bread! Service was great!!“

“BEST fried chicken I’ve ever had!! 🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗“

“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.“

“Amazing food!! I would definitely come back up here from Fargo to eat this pizza. Definitely best in town“

“This was my second visit to Buca in Maple Grove. It was amazing. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Special Thank You to Cheyenne, he was amazing his drinks were fabulous, ask him for some of his specials, he did an amazing alcohol free apple drink, that had all 8 of us at the table very happy. He also took time to take us on a tour of the entire facility. This is a beautiful place, it has so much character. We will be back again.“

“We had a great dinner last week with our family of eight! Bethany was our server and she was fabulous!!“

“Vegetarian options: We went to Olive Garden for my birthday and everybody found something to eat. The service was top notch and our server attentive. Even though it was a busy night, I never felt neglected. Oh, and I got tiramisu to take home as my birthday dessert.

Dietary restrictions: I think that Olive Garden can accommodate just about every dietary restriction a guest might have.

Parking: On a busy night beware of the parking... You might have to walk a considerable distance to the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly. Our server weren't out of his way to make my son feel very special on my birthday... I'll be honest: I was a little jealous. 😄

Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely wheelchair accessible.“

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

“My wife and I had a late lunch on Tuesday at the Maple Grove Olive Garden. Our waiter’s name was Shine. I talked to Derrick, the general manager regarding how well cooked the chicken was on my meal. It was cooked properly and was still very tender and juicy. The manager was very nice to talk too and explained how their cooks are trained well and use a temperature probe to always assure that the chicken is cooked to the correct temp. My wife and I had a great lunch, in fact brought food home for dinner too. Great general manager and Shine is a great waiter. Overall experience was fantastic, well done Olive Garden!“

“The waitstaff was wonderful and the lunch specials were great! Overall a great place to dine in.“

“came for a date night - our online reservation didn’t go through so we sat at the bar
we got the bologna sandwich and a lasagna type pasta dish and ended the night with the special cheesecake (turtle)
glad we went but probably won’t be back. The food was fine but a little spendy.“

“wife and I drove 6 hours to eat here. we have made the trip multiple times over the years. came in Wednesday early afternoon and got great service. I wish I could remember her name, I would give her 5 stars. love coal fired pizza.“

“we had Sandy's grill and Italian ice food truck at our corporate event. they served about 135 meals within 2 hours. amazing service food was beyond excellent. I would recommend them to cater any event. we're hoping to have them back next year. Thank you Sandy's for all the great work you did for us.“

“Excellent Lunch. Had the half @ half salads. Fresh Mozzarella & Veggie and Broccoli Sunflower salads. Very nice and fresh.
Enjoyed the Hot Italian sandwich. Yum!
Nice deli, fresh items w/ a pizza oven!
Great friendly service.“

“Great pizza napoletana and a lovely staff. We have been patrons for over 20 years. Our family is from Campania and having Punch is a wonderful reminder of home. Grazie mille!!!“

“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.“

“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“

“Amazing food especially for the price point it’s at, $18 for some of the best pasta and sausage I’ve ever had“

“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!“

“The staff was amazing!! We were stranded on the interstate and ended up here they let us keep our suitcases in a corner. The pizza was fast and delicious!!“

“The BEST pizza!! Always delivered fresh and hot from the oven!!“

“A really nice place to eat. The lasagna was excellent. I'll be back.“

“Best pizza place in town, and owned by a genuinely nice dude!“

“I have to laugh that I have come from thinking I was totally meh on Punch to being a true lover of Punch. For so many years as Punch grew up, I was so fortunate to be living in all the right places that had so frequent access to Punch that it became normal... until we moved out of state. That was a shock. Then we moved back. I no longer look that gift horse in the mouth!!“

“Food is always good. Crystal is always checking on us. She has our drinks as soon as we sit down!!“

“First time!! Discovered in the skyway downtown Minneapolis. IT IS SO GOOD!!! 😋“

“Lots of plant based (PB) options at Broadway! I ordered the PB pepperoni, PB red sauce, PB cheese, mush, grn olives and onion pizza, and it was delicious! A lot of other PB options too. Thank you! 🍕“

“First time!! Discovered in the skyway downtown Minneapolis. IT IS SO GOOD!!! 😋“

“Great pizza and service!!“

“Waitstaff was great!! Will definitely return! Thanks again“

“December 12 I went in for the very first time. I have to say, I love the service and the food. I ordered chicken fettuccine with cheesy bread with an extra side of sauce. The young gentleman was polite and got my food as I requested. Thank you so much for the amazing delicious dinner! I will be back“

“Good food. Can’t go wrong with pizza. Service in the bar area not the fastest, but wasn’t in a huge hurry.“

“The BEST pizza!! Always delivered fresh and hot from the oven!!“

“Our pizza was delicious! So impressed with the generous toppings!“

“Went to try the buffet served on Monday nights. The salad bar was fresh and delicious. The Pizzas came out quickly and often and the area was kept clean and stocked. The staff was friendly and hospitable.

The tater tots on the buffet was an odd choice but went well with the chicken wings.“