Italian Restaurants near Crystal

“We arrived at this spot for lunch. my friend recommended this place. Well, it was very nice. The crew welcomed us with a smile and we had an excellent feeling. The meal was great. We loved this restaurant a lot and we will definitely return to this restaurant. Warmly recommended.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Great service and food. My husband said he would lick every plate if he could!“

“Best waitress ever!!! Plus my drink was free for my birthday!!!“

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

“We went there for the first time last night. The food was amazing and the atmosphere peaceful and cozy. Highly recommend“

“Can I give EATO, ten stars? Food - the best I have had in years; the service - flawless, perfect mix of professional and friendly; the atmosphere - welcoming and casual. I would not have changed a thing! I had a large group of people coming into Minneapolis from all over the country and a few local friends recommended EATO for the group farewell dinner. A few weeks ago I stopped in and talked to the manager, Jason, and he suggested a half restaurant buyout for the group with tables over by the bar. (Excellent idea, it worked out great!) Then he connected me with Chloe who helped me pick menu items so my guests could choose a salad course and an entree course from five options, with optional protein additions, she also printed out custom menus to welcome my guests. Super easy process, and Chloe had great suggestions,. When we arrived Jesse, Connor, and Chloe were ready and waiting at the bar to handle the group of 30 people, serving them drinks with fresh flowers in them, special tap beers, and bubbly Prosecco. I think part of the group also had some killer Old Fashions they raved about. Connor and Jesse were our servers and they moved through the tables taking orders, delivering the food, filling water glasses, getting drinks, etc. The table service was impeccable, these guys know how to treat guests like honored family. (What more could you ask for?!) I don't know the chef's name, but kudos to the kitchen. The food came out quickly, and was plated beautifully. Without fail, every guest told me that their meal was fantastic. I personally had the beet salad (yum!) and the chicken Parmesan. It was the best chicken parm I have ever had, not kidding. Thank you, EATO, for helping me put on a wonderful event! - Libby Huebner, corporate event planner“

“Everyone was friendly from the moment we walked in. Our waitress, Taylor, was attentive, and had great recommendations. The food was delicious, as were the drinks! We will absolutely be back.“

“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“

“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 !“

“Our server Natalie F. was outstanding. Her sense of timing and personality greatly enhanced our experience. The quality of the food and portions were excellent. The seating we were assigned clearly considered our Open Table reservation and the occasion being celebrated.“

“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.“

“It’s authentic Italian, good food.“

“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.“

“Love the scratch made pastas and pizzas! The flavors were so on point, we tried everything on the menu and loved each one. The lasagna is where it’s at. It feels like you left Hopkins and entered a beautiful eatery right in the middle of Italy. Bravo team!“

“We had the Chicago pizza, and we absolutely loved it!!! We will be coming back a lot. For sure.“

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

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

“Very nice atmosphere with very cool rooftop dining in addition to downstairs. Great service :-) highly recommended ..food was excellent.“

“Best pizza around!!!!! Have been coming here for years!!!!Great staff and great pizza“

“Incredible pastas and very welcoming staff. The chocolate hazelnut torte is a revelation.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, my server Tommy recommended a breakfast special he created as he also is one of the chef’s, and it was so so so good. An elevated food experience that lives up to the Minneapolis food scene’s reputation. Decor is awesome too. Thanks for the experience and recommendations Tommy, you’re the homie!!“

“I stop here quite literally every time I make the drive from Grand Forks on my way to MSP. As an ethnic Italian American from the East Coast, Broders’ has always made me feel closer to home. The grocery market is truly amazing and anyone who claims to be Italian must source as much of their tomatoes and cheeses as they can from here. I have recently found myself staying for lunch and have yet to be disappointed. From top notch deli sandwich’s to quick and flavorful pastas, Broders’ is the Italian American’s gastro-dream realized in a small corner of the outskirts of Minneapolis. Please give them your patronage; it’s places like this that make America’s Italian food scenes so unique and special.

Parking: Street parking and the across the street parking lot for the pasta bar tend to fill up fast around lunch time. Recommend grocery shopping during off dining hours.“

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

“We've been here plenty of times but lately, it seems something is different about this location. Food was a bit too salty and the zuppa toscana just doesn't taste the same. It was a bit odd for the server guy to touch my 9 year old daughter's head/hair too. Or even more odd that he asked if she would like a plastic cup for her drink. Plus, he was a bit too loud. It was kind of rude to just assume she's too young to handle a glass cup. She's 9! Our server didn't understand when I asked for broccoli on all of our Alfredo entrees too. So when we received our entrees, the server would usually ask if you'd like cheese. He just started putting cheese on everything and when I told him to stop or that it's enough, he still kept giving more and more. Language barrier? Usually, in the past, in my experience, if you had leftovers, they'd offer to help pack it in the boxes too for you. Such great service before but with our most recent visit, he just asked us how many boxes, and handed us a bag, and gave us the however many boxes we asked for. Maybe things have changed 🤷🏻‍♀️.

Oh! Wanted to share this. This one time we dined in. Sat down. Got our drinks. We went to the bathroom, came back to our table, and everything was cleared off! That was so odd. So we all had to reorder our drinks again. 🤷🏻‍♀️ LOL“

“This the best Italian food I’ve ever had in the Midwest and easily the best Italian restaurant in Minnesota. The oxtail pappardelle was amazing and might be the best pasta I’ve had outside of northern Italy. The crème brûlé cheesecake was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Everything about the food, service and atmosphere was great, the only knock I had was sitting in their enclosed patio area when it’s 10 degrees outside, the heat lamps are plenty warm but you can feel the cold air at your feet. Still a solid 5 out of 5 stars for Terzo.“

“We love the atmosphere! Our waitress was excellent ? I ask for recommendation for drinks she recommended Versace Cocktail ? we love sweet cocktails it was so good and match the ambiance! We had an issue with one of our food the manager was very professional came to our table and check on us!“

“Las pastas son muy buenas“

“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.“

“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“

“Ruscello continues to improve and excel. While service could have been a bit speedier, attentive, this was more than made up with the food, and then attentiveness in making sure our meals were perfect. Even changing a part of the menu, providing a gluten-free option on the fly.“

“Ok I should say this is first time I am adding a review for a restaurant! Just because the chef of this restaurant is fantastic! The food is outstanding! Definitely anyone should test it at least once! The best dishes we tested so far are: Hunkar Begendi ( it has eggplant!), Beyti Sarma, shish kabab, Adena kabab, cokertme kabab!
They have fresh bread! Taste it with felafel! Enjoy!“

“Tried Jakeeno’s for the first time today and it was the best pizza that I have had since I moved to the Twin Cities!“

“Excellent food, excellent service!“

“Walk-up counter to order then you seat yourself and get a number where they will then serve you. You don’t have to buss your own dishes but at least you get real silverware though no cloth napkins they are very soft paper napkins. All pizza crusts are thin and offer GF. Ingredients were delicious and I wouldn’t compare it to other sit-down full-service restaurants. It was a bit more informal than I had anticipated. I feel like it should be categorized has a deli and cafe on Googles categories. Small wine selection. I enjoyed the Decoy Sauvignon Blanc.“

“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!!!“

“This is my favorite little restaurant to eat in every time I visit Minneapolis. The food is always sooo good and will fill you all the way up. Very homely and beautiful paintings daced across the walls and ceilings. Truly beautiful and absolutely delicious. I'm mid eating my pasta just to put this review up. I highly, highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a good meal that will have you ready for a food coma when you're done. & the raspberry cider is soo good. I'm so happy I got to fall at the graces of the lovely staff and cooks.“

“Stopped in thinking it was a little Mexican joint, loved the vibe of the place, and staff were great. The decor and music instantly transported me back to one of my favourite bars in the world, over in Glasgow (Scotland) IYKYK.
Was disappointed when we saw the menu and found I had got it wrong and it wasn’t Mexican - that was until we ordered and got to try our food - absolutely phenomenal ??
Amazing American-Asian fusion snacks and plates, and the cocktails were BOMB.

Couldn’t speak more highly of the people working here, who were super nice, really attentive, and made us feel incredibly welcome.

Music choices were also fantastic, contemporary alternative pop/rock/punk with some alt-classics thrown in.

This would be a cool place to go just for the vibes, music and cocktails, but the food and the staff here make this one of my new favourite places here in the Twin Cities.

11/10, would Little Tijuana again ??“

“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.“

“The pizza is pretty good and I would go back again. My wife and I had a pepperoni and jalapeno pie. The crust was pretty good, I would like a slight bit more chew to it, but flavorful none the less. We really liked the sauce as it wasn't too much and very flavorful. Oddly enough the pepperoni didn't have a lot of flavor, but it had a good bite through and was a good size.

They have a good local beer selection and the atmosphere was nice with a section for pickup and dine in. You can also see them making the pies.

The service was fast, attentive, and she boxed the leftover pie up for us.

Parking is a bit of a challenge, so be prepared to drive around to find a spot on adjacent streets.“

“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!!“

“Great service staff. Food is excellent. Great atmosphere.“

“Stopped for dessert. The chocolate cake was superb and I'd highly recommend the brownies, but the tiramisu wasn'tmy favorite. The service however was stellar and we sat in the bar so I really can't give a fair report o the restaurant atmosphere.“

“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!!“

“We saw this place as we were walking by and looked it up to see what they had. The pizza slices looked good, and the specials are a bargain. We got the lunch special-2 slices and a drink or 1 slice, salad, and drink. I had the cheese pizza and it was delicious. I love genuine, NY style pizza, and this was it. Huge slices, thin crust, good balance of crispy on bottom, and very thin sauce. They had hot honey, balsamic vinegar, and hot chili oil. It's a good deal and a great view if you sit along the windows.

Vegetarian options: Cheese, Margherita, veggie“

“Our server Rusty was SO awesome! Attentive but not overbearing, really friendly, genuine, and prompt. He took great care of us.

The barbeque chicken pizza was my absolute favorite! We all thought it was beyond delicious and we will definitely be back. Phenomenal location, too!“