43 Best Italian Restaurants in Minneapolis

“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!“

“A Divine Dining Delight!”
From the moment you walk into Gia, the decor is cozy, creating an atmosphere that’s distinctive .Every dish is delectable, delicately prepared, and deeply satisfying—a true celebration of flavor and finesse. The service is dedicated, detail-oriented, and delightfully warm, adding to the overall distinguished experience.
We were especially delighted that Jo stopped by to drop in and dialogue with us—such a dynamic, down-to-earth touch that made the evening even more distinctive.
A definite must-go and deserving of the highest praise. Dining here is nothing short of divine.“

“🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥place & love the area I recommend everybody to get the experience“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Every time I come to Prima, I am greeted by a woman with curly hair and beautiful smile. She is always so kind and gives great service. Today was no different. I ordered crab cakes and a pasta with sausage dish would was delicious. I remembered to take pics this time but I highly recommend this place.

FYI - I did have multiple glasses of red wine.“

“Thank you for superb service and wonderful food. Best lasagna I have ever had!“

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

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

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

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“This is literally one of the best places I have ever eaten, that I have to write a review more than one place 😂 Absolutely everything is amazing, and I always get it when I have guests in town, to blow their mind 🤯 I am amazed at their quality, especially with delivery. You guys are beyond impressive!! ❤️“

“Had a very crispy and super delicious slice today, like outstanding pizza. 🍕“

“I've been coming to Jakeeno's pretty much my whole life. They have the best staff and incredible pizza. I personally love the chicken parm sandwich. Salads are really good too. You really can't go wrong here. We get their frozen pizzas too! Truly cannot love this place enough.“

“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!!!“

“We really enjoyed our evening here. We sat at the bar, and lucked out ordering two old fashioneds, as New Riff had just been there and paid them forward. What a treat! We ordered the meat/cheese board, the bruschetta burrata, and carrot cake (made locally by one of the staff). All delicious!! The vibe and atmosphere made it extra fun, as some of the other patrons at the bar and Pete (the amazing bartender) chatted with us. Overall, we had a fabulous night here. We'll be back. Thanks for the great service.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Let me tell you when I say this, this spot got the pizza crust right!
Very welcoming place, nice little chalk board you write your name then they call you for seating. Service was amazing Miranda I believe was our server, she answered every question with kind and patiently waited for pur order. Spinach & Feta Stromboli was tasty not too salty balanced, maybe it can be little crispy. Pasta Zydeco i request to have this w chicken and they deliver its yummy have nice texture and flavor to 10/10. Last I got few slices of pizza, the crust its perfect cheesy saucy, flavor on point the crust i cant even tell you how good it was. I just like good old fashioned cheese pizza it wasnt greasy or oily at all. great experience will be back soon!“

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

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

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

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

“The special is amazing!!!!“

“We discovered this gem while visiting Florida a couple of months ago and again thos trip. I miss bacon egg and cheese on a roll, a on the go breakfast when I worked in NY. Best breakfast sandwich and their pastries are to die for. We'll see you in February.“

“We ordered a large pepperoni with black and green olives last night. Gotta say, it was one of the best pizzas we've had in a very long time! The pizza was delivered quickly for a Friday night and still piping hot! Thanks for the great service and great pizza!! We'll be ordering from you again!“

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

“Bring back the elote pizza! Hands down my favorite. 😎“

“This place has the best stromboli in the world and I will not accept any alternative opinions to this. Due to health reasons, I'm 100% plant-based now but this is one of extremely few exceptions I'll make, the meat stromboli is that good.

They have great baklava too.“

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

“If you like pizza this is the place to go they have amazing Pizza their pepperoni and sausage is actually made with beef not pork so they're very friendly with dietary restrictions I also love that they have a magnum Pizza which is 20 in in diameter so it feeds 6 to 8 people I usually get two and enjoy the leftovers the next day which is somehow better“

“My husband had order for dinner but the food was not made right so he called back to speak with a manger the manger was so wonderful about her tone how she handle it was the best customer services i had seen came a cross in a long time we need more manger like this manger 💯💯🗣️“

“Group of 12 was feed most of us first timers we had fun.“

“not only is the pizza excellent but the camaraderie and ambiances also very delightful.“

“Totally passed the vibe check. Worth the $$$“