39 Best Italian Restaurants near Inver Grove Heights

“Just tried for the first time staff was friendly. Food was decent would return back.“

“great staff! great pizza! love the layout! great for games or for sports teams to catch a quick bite!“

“I truly can’t name a better restaurant in the twin cities. The food is amazing of course but the customer service knocks it out of the park for me every time. Thank you thank you thank you“

“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.“

“We brought my dad to Ronnally’s for his 91st birthday today, and we couldn’t have been happier with the entire experience! The service and food were amazing! We had lasagna, pizza, and mac and cheese, and every single dish was delicious. The owner, Diana, made us feel so welcomed throughout the entire visit, and both she and her whole staff made my dad’s birthday one of his best. 🤗 We will absolutely be going back the next time we’re in Woodbury!“

“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.“

“We went to Cossetta's in St. Paul, one of our favorites. You walk up to a good line and decide between fresh made salads, sandwiches or incredible Italian entrees and pizza slices. There is extra seating upstairs. Don't miss the dessert shop with delicious Gelato, cannolis, cookies and more. There is also a deli onsite.“

“Excellent food and staff!!“

“Amazing food always. Owners are very lovely folks“

“I wish I could give them 100 stars. Perfect date night. One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in the twin cities. We made a reservation same day and were seated at a lovely intimate bar facing the kitchen which was perfect because we are foodies and like to see and smell the food being prepared. We had the meatballs and focaccia as appetizers which were both excellent. Entrees were fantastic as well. What really made the experience one of the best was the staff. Our server was Aliya(? sorry, I adored you but I’m terrible with names and I’m guessing ) and she just made us feel so relaxed and taken care of. All of the staff were knowledgeable and polite but also so down to earth, and they worked together as a team seamlessly. You love to see it. They are doing it right in so many ways.“

“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!“

“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!“

“5 🌟 Best red sauce in town. I wish they still had the manicotti and stuffed peppers mmmmm“

“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.“

“Andiamo has outstanding food and service. It's one of my family's favorite restaurants. Way better than Olive Garden. Highly reccomend!“

“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.“

“Friendly staff and very kind! Doubled checked time for my in store order and made sure it was ok with me, also threw in a free beverage for my son and I!! Thanks awesome people!“

“BEST FOOD IN THE AREA!!!!“

“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.“

“Delicious pizza and great service!

I was in town for a work trip and had all day meetings and a social event. Myself and some colleagues were hungry after the event and decided to stop at Carbone’s next to our hotel. We got there at ~8:30 which was 30 minutes before they closed, by the time we finished eating it was 9:20. Not only was the pizza very good, the service was great. At no point during our visit did the two staff members make us feel rushed.

I’ve been to several places where they have started closing up shop and stopped taking orders well before closing time. The staff here still provided us with good service and quality food even though we likely kept them from home later than they expected.

100% would recommend, and will be back (well before closing time) next time I’m 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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Base price for pasta no longer includes SAUCE! I ordered pasta with three veggies, chicken and Alfredo. I paid $10.99 for the pasta (a price increase) PLUS $2.99 for the SAUCE! Total over $15.00. Deceptive pricing practice. I normally order the spicy rosa (now $1.99) with sausage, which is delicious and recommend. This time I opted for the alfredo. It tastes suspiciously like jarred alfredo. Not worth the price.“

“Thank you to Carmines for always being willing to give back to the community! From donating gift cards, running ads in sports programs for local high schools, and donating to High School Senior All Night party, they are always easy to work with and their entire staff pitches in to make it a great experience! Thanks Dave and staff!“

“Price varies on if you buy drinks or just drink water. Food is very good the last time I was there. I'm surprised there wasn't very many people there and there's almost like the staff had disappeared even though family and I were right next to a kitchen“

“@punchpizza is one of my go to comfort foods. For the good times and the tough times, grabbing a pizza from Punch always does the trick.

Obviously folks know about this place but I still want to highlight them because longtime fan. Fun fact, each location has hidden cat figurines in their restaurants. Generally in the ceilings. My stop tonight was at my local St. Paul location. They have a whopping 12 locations in MN all listed in one of the last photos.

My go to order that won my heart:
Toto (no crushed red pepper, add roasted red pepper)
side of olive oil

Honorable mentions
Punch Salad
Bruni (meat and onion featured in post)
Gorgonzola Salad

When in doubt of what to get, go to Punch. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!“

“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.“

“Always delicious! A real treat.“

“I had the lunch special. The food was fast and delicious. On Friday at 1pm it wasn't busy and I was seated immediately. The service was good. I would go here again. It sucks the parking lot is only for curbside pickup now. Parking options are limited.“

“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!!“

“Enjoyed the side dining area. Food was tasty, I had the salmon and jasmine rice. First time I’ve had Captain Morgan on the happy hour list. Great service.“

“The best food in the entire country! I’m honestly at a loss for words because the experience is that remarkable. There’s truly no pizza like Punch—every bite is a perfect balance of crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and rich, authentic flavor that transports you straight to Italy. From the moment you walk in, the aroma alone tells you you’re in for something special. The service is warm and welcoming, the atmosphere is lively yet cozy, and every dish showcases a level of care and craftsmanship that’s hard to find. If you’re looking for the ultimate pizza experience, Punch is second to none.“

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

“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.“

“I have never had a bad experience at Cassinis. I used to deliver for them and the owner is a great guy, really enjoyed my time there. Pizza dough is always made fresh and I feel like the sauce is really the stand out for me. I absolutely love their sauce! Family Meal deal is always my go to! I read some of the negative reviews here and I understand that everyone has bad days, customers… employees… we are all human. But I will ALWAYS recommend Cassinis. The best pizza 🍕“

“The atmosphere was amazing from the get-go! Everyone was warm, friendly, and professional. Our experience was one thousand times amplified by the excellent service from Annie; she was friendly, personable, knowledgable, and amazingly attentive. Anyone who values good service should spend their time at Cossetta’s“