45 Best Italian Restaurants near Inver Grove Heights

“Excellent Italian Hoagie!“

“great place ! Just had my baby shower here on Feb 1st very nice staff greeted me when I walked in talked for a bit and said how amazing I looked which was so nice. food was very good also.“

“I made reservations for 6 to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We drove an hour to come here after a recommendation and it was worth it! We had great service and all of us loved our food! Definitely will be back!“

“Diana and the team at Ronnally's were incredible! They fueled the Woodbury Boys Soccer Team for their 2023 playoff run with unbelievable family style food (garlic toast, caesar salad and pastas) and service! Thank you Ronnally's Team! ⚽️⚽️⚽️“

“Hyacinth is a keeper. Creative food, well prepared, small but extremely well chosen wines. Portions were large, a bit too large in my view. Hyacinth is one of the few restaurants in the post Covid dining world that is daring to show us how innovative dining can be done.“

“With all the trendy restaurants popping up around the cities, sometimes all you want is a classic & simple meal, & that’s what you’re gonna get at Red Rabbit. We dined on the patio for mother’s day. Patio vibes were great on such a warm day, and the big fireplace blocked the wind which I appreciated. Unfortunately, service was very slow. Took around 15-20 for the waitress to check back after delivering our drinks. She also forgot to put in one of our orders, but completely owned it and apologized, so this wasn’t a problem at all, it was a busy night!

Garlic Bread Cheese Curds - 10/10. these cannot be skipped.

Burrata: grilled foccacia was perfectly cooked. very delicious.

Pesto add Shrimp: my favorite out of everything! rigatoni & shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto was perfect, just the right amount of saltiness.

Fettuccine add Chicken: I don’t even like fettuccine alfredo all that much but I tried a few bites and was thoroughly impressed.

Cavatelli: I think it’s pretty good. It’s definitely less sauce forward & the italian sausage has just a slight kick. Good but my least favorite pasta of the three.

Spicy Salami Pizza: honestly the pizza fell short for me. It was good. The crust was the best part and cooked perfectly. It needed more cheese and the sauce was just kinda bland. Only really had flavor when you got a bite with the salami & hot honey.

Beets: the beet lover of the family loved these!!

Very delicious & happy we stopped in!“

“My favorite pizza in the cities“

“It’s gunna be a yes for me dog!!“

“Great service and food!!!!“

“We had a party of 16 at short notice who needed to be accommodated and we were very well attended to. Little Oven Staff knocked it out of the park! Thank you all!“

“We frequent Yarusso’s and will always be a favorite! Decided to have them cater my girlfriend’s 40th and Jerry absolutely knocked it out of the park!!! First class food and service that is unmatched“

“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!“

“My daughter and son in law visited Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Everything, with the exception of salad and Tour of Italy was awful. I had Create Pasta with Mushroom Sauce. Terrible watery, no flavor. Daughter had Zupa Toscan which was tasteless and watery. Her entree was Chicken Margarita flavorless with many green peppers on top. Such a disappointment for a reputed good eatery.“

“This italian hole in the wall is the perfect balance of casual and upscale. Appropriate for a nice date or small celebration. We brought my parents here as their christmas gift. The food is so so good. The bucatini and brown butter ravioli are current favorites. The lasagna is also a top favorite. The wine list isn't extensive but really excellent and my server had great recommendations. The cocktails are good and my husband especially likes their "mucci juice" It's also a summer favorite because of the beautiful patio. The tiramisu and cherry cheesecake were fantastic as well. The servers are the kind that know what they're doing and know how to enhance your meal, real professionals. Who ever is doing the hiring knows what they're doing. Keep it up and we keep coming back!

Vegetarian options: Many of the pasta dishes are vegetarian with the option to add protein.

Parking: Street parking is available but may be a short walk

Kid-friendliness: It's not a place I would recommend to bring kids. It's small and intimate“

“Lobster ravioli is amazing! Lemon butter sauce with pancetta was so tasty. Artichoke dip and crostini had roasted peppers on top was almost too much for two people, nice problem to have. Thoroughly enjoyed it!“

“Delicious bread, pasta, and drinks. Good prices at lunch. Free validated parking. Great and friendly server.“

“Cosettas is an excellent place to take out or eat in a quick lunch or dinner. The deli, pizza slice line, and pasta area offer good variety without overwhelming choices. Since the remodel they have a ton of open seating as well as outdoor seating. You can also pick up delicious desserts in the patisserie and groceries before you leave. Bonus, on the second level there are lots of incredible photos of the original cosettas and the West 7th area throughout the decades.“

“BEST FOOD IN THE AREA!!!!“

“Always the BEST Pizza and antipasta Salad!!!“

“Brinley put her soul into an avocado piada. I came a little late to pick up my order and was expecting a cooler more soggy piada but I was left speechless tonight. The wrap, chicken, and vegetables were crisp, the sauces perfectly placed with great proportions and the warmth still resonating. She deserves a raise.“

“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.“

“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.“

“RUN - don’t walk to this place! We are visiting St. Paul and this is one of theee best Italian restaurants we have ever been to (and we have some experience in this kitchen!) Everything was just phenomenal- Highlights: The Braciole app is probably the best we have ever had. The Misticanza salad was light and lovely- Both the Arrabiatta(added sausage) and the Pacchari Pesto w/shrimp mains were to die for! And For dessert the Budino! Service was perfectly attentive and the ambience - was delightful! We will 100% be back if we are in the area“

“Our experience from start to finish was great! Pam S., our waitress, was attentive, not hovering. She knew what we needed before we did. Our grandchildren were with us and their food, as requested, came out first. The food can’t get better and the prices are fair for the portion size. Always a great spot to get great food!“

“It was our first time here and we had such a great experience. Our server Daniel was amazing and thorough at explaining the menu for us. Him and the staff were so attentive and friendly. Food was delicious.“

“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!“

“I could come here everyday for lunch, the pasta is made fresh in plastic spill free containers for to go orders. Pizza is simple amazing no soggy end when you hold it up to eat. Freshest Ceasar salad ? you can taste every ingredient, highly recommend!Great atmosphere plenty of seating, quick service, delicious food, worth trying every dish!“

“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.“

“Carmines was wonderful! They had nice, attentive staff. The food was delicious, and the portions were HUGE. We went on a Friday and they had live music which was very nice. It had an arcade in the back for the kiddos, too!

Vegetarian options: Lot's of pasta dishes!

Parking: They had handicapped parking but it is located too far from the door.

Kid-friendliness: They had an arcade!

Wheelchair accessibility: They had handicapped parking but it was a long walk to the door.“

“Had a wonderful dinner with my sister and my husband at this restaurant. They are very good, especially when it comes to blindness etiquette, because I have a service dog. They put us in a place where he could rest comfortably, and we were also comfortable so that I could thoroughly enjoy my dinner without him Being in the way, or me worrying about that. The food was excellent! We had the chicken Parmesan, and a side of broccoli with garlic, crushed red pepper, and pecorino Romano cheese. The service was great, prompt, and courteous. The drinks were also wonderful as well. The Joe's old-fashioned is one I would definitely recommend, along with the red sangria. Desserts? Get the cannoli! Just like it says in the godfather, keep the cannoli! Hands-down, the best dessert they have there. Definitely looking forward to going back in the summer months, and loving the fun, casual, and happy atmosphere of 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.“

“Always delicious! A real treat.“

“Stopped in for an early dinner with the family after the game. As always, the staff were friendly, the food was delivered promptly, and the pizzas were delicious.

Vegetarian options: There are several vegetarian options on the menu, though a vegan might struggle to find adequate choices.

Parking: The restaurant has a small lot. If it is full there is street parking on Grand Ave.“

“The food is delicious and the staff is super nice and funny. Would definitely recommend and will be going back.“

“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.“

“The pizza is always perfect. The delivery drivers are on time and super nice.“

“Amazing food from an amazing restaurant, owned by an amazing family!!“

“Our family favorite pizzeria in the area. We've always had great service and delicious food on our pickup orders. Try the hot dago.“

“I literally used to live here 3-4 days a week during lunch. I can't say enough for the nonchalance of the staff on my 2nd/3rd weekly visit. No sarcastic "welcome back", just nice friendly staff and quick, consistent service.

Some days, I swear the chef(s) was/ (were) testing me and adding a little more bubble to the crust. If it was intentional? Who's to say. But I noticed. The culinary reprieve with a only slightly (dare I say microscopically) more complex crust gave me the drive I needed to make those rare, yet memorable, 3rd weekly visits.

Have I said too much? I can't say enough. It's literally like every other Punch, but idk - they all hit different.“

“I’m working on a project here from Tennessee when a coworker took me to Buon Giorno for lunch. As soon as you walk in, the fresh bread aroma is amazing. On my second visit to the Pasta Bar, Kyle the Chef actually remembered what I got the week before. The made to order pasta is awesome and make sure to get the fresh bread that goes with it.“

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

“100% Celiac freindly, they will prepare gluten free pizzas on a different line than the regular pizzas so no cross contamination.

Excellent location, soon to be on the B line BRT route as well! I used to do trivia here so ate a lot of pizza, always to a high standard. There is a Bar and TV's as well, good menu with more options that just pizza.

Also, my Welsh Mum said this is the best Pizza she ever had on a recent visit to the US.

Dietary restrictions: Celiac friendly, no cross contamination. Gluten free food is prepared separate from other menu items.“

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“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!!“