35 Best Italian Restaurants near Maplewood

“This Place is like #Heaven 😋🤤😋🥰💪🏽🍝 Everything was so perfect, and I usually find something to complain about 🤣🙈🤣 Not here, I love you #OliveGarden, I'm mad my leftovers are gone ...😭😭🥰🍝🥖🥩🥗“

“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.“

“Absolutely fabulous! I moved from Europe 3 months ago and started to miss some of the European food. This place is IT! We went there twice, 1st time I ordered pizza - legit with fluffy crust! 2nd time I got Croque Madame and they nailed it too! Prices are reasonable, service amazing and plenty of room for parking. My new favorite place when I get home sick! ❤️ Thank you!“

“My favorite pizza in the cities“

“I would first like to point out our server Shannon was top notch and her personality took it to the next level. Along with GREAT service the food was just as GREAT! We have been here a few time and the staff has never let us down. We cannot say enough positive things about Bella Ciao. All in all a 5 STAR experience.“

“Our waitress was awesome and the food was great!“

“Our entire party of six raved about each and every meal. Ava, our waitress was exceptional, as was all the staff. Drinks and appetizers were excellent, dessert had us wanting more. Our group from Boston and Washington DC could not have been more impressed with every single aspect of the evening we spent at Acqua. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“Had high expectations that were disappointed. Went in for Father's Day with my group of 4. There were several open tables and plenty of staff, but service was disorganized and not attentive. On two occasions we had to reach out for a server ... And we are not high maintenance and were not in a rush. I used to work in restaurants. Food was good, but not great. We'll give it another try, but not rushing back“

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

“It's Wonderful! You go through the line and order what you want. If you know what you want there's plenty of room to skip ahead. I had two slices (I didn't need 2) my friend had some pasta salad. Delicious. The sandwiches looked amazing. The pasta looked to die for. There's also a desert case that I didn't get a good look at but if it's like everything else it's amazing as well. I'll definitely going back.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“food hasn't been that great since the old place was torn down. sorry she can't handle an opinion. hard pass. better Italian places around town not to mention better owners that don't come off like a rich snob. he family sold out and she inherent a business and it isn't all that great now .“

“Excellent Italian Hoagie!“

“Very good food, try the steak and cheese panino!“

“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.“

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

“Recently met our son at Frank's Levee Tavern for happy hour. Have been to Cossetta's multiple times, but first time visiting Frank's Tavern. Loved the atmosphere and food we had. The service from Daniel was exceptional. Will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“Ordered pizza for my sons 3rd birthday. Arrived early and they were very nice, everything we needed was given to me. Pizza was great. Ordered a Caesar salad and it came with olive and tomatoes. I’m not complaining because I like both but just curious if this is the norm. Never have been given a Caesar salad with tomatoes and black olives. Over all would def order from them again. Staff was wonderful. Food was equally wonderful.“