41 Best Italian Restaurants in Minneapolis

“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!“

“My kids just treated me to a birthday dinner at Italian Eatery! It was a fantastic experience all the way around - food, service, and atmosphere. The entrees were delicious (we ordered a variety and shared!), and my dessert - the crostata al limone (a lemon tart) was out of this world! This was my first time at Italian Eatery. I’ll be back!“

“Phenomenal dining experience!!\nDifficult to choose from so many choices!! Quality is amazing, portions are generous, and scrumptious!!\nWe enjoyed the octopus, bruschetta with ricotta and tomatoes, mushroom confit, branzino and pasta with tuna. \nOur served, Sidney, was professional, kind, and very careful with our food allergies. She’s an incredible asset to your restaurant!!\nWho would have thought you could get such an incredible Italian meal in Minneapolis? This place is a must!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“This is one of the most delightful little restaurants I've been to. It reminds me of an Italian cafe of a side street in Italy. The food and service amazing. You can tell by all the locals that come in and the staff knows them. Make a reservation if you can. They do get busy, but also take walk-ins“

“They support their community. Real American values.“

“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.“

“Truly impeccable service and such a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel so comfortable. The menu provides such vibrant dishes that carry you through a story that gives each bite with such flavor. I’ll definitely be back, I was happy to be introduced to this establishment by Jaelin, it is places like this that you absolutely need to try.“

“The meals are consistently fantastic. I’ve never had a bad meal at this restaurant over the last few years. The ingredients are high quality, fresh, and well prepared. The dishes come out delicious every time. It makes dining incredibly easy when I know I can choose anything on the menu and it will be great. The service is also incredible. Knowledgeable, prompt, and friendly staff. The dining and bar areas are equally beautiful in distinctive ways. Very pleasing to the eye. Zelo is a must try downtown, and if you do, it will become one of your go to restaurants for a nice night out.“

“I have only eaten one thing repeatedly and it is excellent, their burger. I can’t speak to anything else on the menu. Service is fine, but sometimes laid back to the point of indifference. Atmosphere might be a little too trendy and hip for some people, but the space is attractive and well situated especially when going to see a show at Latte Da.“

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Serves was unbelievably fantastic the server Troy was amazing!!!. He accommodated us perfectly and made our night brighter. I will be coming back as soon as possible!! The food was outstanding and we had too many left overs. We were able to have so much food for our group of five. If you want a special night out this is the place to go!!“

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

“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!!!“

“Stopped for dinner before a show at the Orpheum. The bartender made the drinks to perfection and recommended some great food choices for us. Will definitely be back to try some more off the menu. Friendly service!“

“This is a great casual place to grab a drink…..or have some really great food.…or take a gab with your friends (or strangers)… they do have a beautiful community table!“

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

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

“I cannot express how much I love this place! The food, the drinks, the service- it’s all wonderful. I never would have gone into this place but I read it was associated with Petit Leon which I’ve loved, so I gave it a try. No, it is not a Mexican restaurant as I assumed ( Tijuana is in Mexico. Right?) The food has a more Asian origin ( Mapo rigatoni, scallion pancake..) and it’s delicious! The drinks were fresh and flavorful. It’s my new favorite place. Love the neighborhood, love the vibe.“

“We stopped in search of some great pizza prior to attending an event at TCO stadium. Everything was incredible. The prices oint is perfect, it was like 30 dollars to feed a family of four. That was including tip. 1000% would recommend this to anyone and would go back again.

The pizza itself was perfectly cooked. The crust was crunchy outside and soft inside.“

“The special is amazing!!!!“

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

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

“The AMALFI series was a hit! I came here for dinner with a couple friends and loved the lemon pasta and strawberry basil gelato. We also had great service. I just think the cocktails should have had more alcohol in them - they felt extremely light.“

“Best pizza place in town, and owned by a genuinely nice dude!“

“UPDATE: Red's Savoy responded with an explanation and an offer for a free pizza. They also reminded me I had $10 on my account that I could put towards a new order of wings as well. Ordered again the other day and paid nearly nothing, with the exception of the tip. Delicious as always and thanks for the great customer service!

Ordered a large pizza last weekend in order to utilize my free wings offer. Pizza is a little spendy ($28.50 for Savoy's Special) but figured it was worth it for the awesome free wings that would go along with good pizza. Gave a $10 tip. Five days later I saw a $47.54 charge on my bank transactions. Called to see if they processed it correctly and was then told about a $5 delivery fee, a $1.90 credit card fee and then tax. Had I known this I would have not ordered delivery and/or given a smaller tip (delivery fee goes to the driver). Also, would have paid cash. If we order again we will pick it up but rather disappointed with this incident. :(“

“Great pizza! The toppings tasted fresh, and the cook time wasn’t long at all. I also really liked that the wings weren’t soaking in buffalo sauce—they had just the right amount.

The only thing I didn’t like was the location—right on one of the busiest streets in South Minneapolis. But I guess that’s the price you pay for some of the best pizza!!!“

“We’ve been ordering from here for almost 10 years. Me and my husband’s favorite pizza spot. The eggplant parm pizza in particular is absolutely fantastic. Thick slices of breaded eggplant with tons of ricotta. It never disappoints!

We’ve also tried their calzones, fries, cheesecake, and baklava - all great.

We recommend ordering in person if you can, prices are lower! I think it’s important to take into consideration that this is a local, small shop. Sometimes they can super swamped and can’t answer the phone. Even so, it’s always worth the wait.“

“Hey if you have not sought out a Davanis in a while go here!! The Manager Zack, this guy is just amazing. I order for delivery all the time. One time before Xmas my food was all messed up. I did not complain, it was Xmas and I was feeling joyful and giving. Fast forward to today. Feeling just down, and finances have hit me to the ground. I pulled up to my davanis and told Zack what happened,(I still had photos) explained how sorry I was for not mentioning sooner and without questio. He remade my sandwich and here is the real KICKER. THE STORE IS CLOSED. I CANT BELIEVE THIS ANGEL TONIGHT. Thank you Zack and your team as always just amazing. Side note. Don't just show up and lie for food. I have been ordering g from here since I moved to this area. It is really just a great team of humans!!! Team Zack all the way“

“Amazing pizza, great hospitality, awesome staff, love to get a whiskey neat.“

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

“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.“