47 Best Italian Restaurants near Minnetonka

“Great food!! The crab cake was Amazing… don’t forget to get an Amazing margarita 🍹“

“What a lovely location! We sat at a large round table in a little alcove which made for just the best atmosphere for our group. Our server, Ella, was so so helpful and friendly. Even while she had other tables she was also taking care of, she was continually checking in and offering refills on drinks and sides.
We also had a gluten allergic member of our group, and the manager Andrea came over to let us know exactly how that dish would be handled and the measures taken to keep it safe from contamination. I haven't experienced this at other restaurants before and was so pleasantly surprised by their initiative on that front, especially being a restaurant known almost exclusively for pasta and bread.
Overall, we had an amazing experience and would be happy to return and to recommend this location to others.“

“Excellent food, excellent service!“

“quality products exillent“

“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!“

“Invite your family and friends and they won’t be disappointed.“

“Delicious entrees and desserts! The service was wonderful as well!“

“Great Italian-American fusion spot! The pappardelle was perfectly cooked with a rich, flavorful sauce. Chicken parm was a unique and fun twist on the classic. Pizza was nothing wild, but the hot honey and peppers were a nice touch. Loved the French silk pie cannoli for dessert. Also had a fantastic German Pinot Noir rosé.“

“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.“

“Terrific dinner at Gia Saturday evening! The carrot and beet starter was colorful and delicious, the salmon and scallop mains impeccable, but the highlight was the dessert of poached pears with a flavored crème anglais sauce for which we insisted on getting spoons to capture every drop. The service and ambience tied it all together.“

“This was my second visit to Buca in Maple Grove. It was amazing. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Special Thank You to Cheyenne, he was amazing his drinks were fabulous, ask him for some of his specials, he did an amazing alcohol free apple drink, that had all 8 of us at the table very happy. He also took time to take us on a tour of the entire facility. This is a beautiful place, it has so much character. We will be back again.“

“BEST fried chicken I’ve ever had!! 🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗“

“Went there for the bogo lunch deal. The fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was great. Huge pieces of chicken. My boyfriend’s spaghetti with meatballs looked great. First time at this location we will be back!“

“I've driven by this place at least 100+ times in the past year. I always thought it was Brazilian Steakhouse or something, but saw than I saw on google it was more classical pub food and decided to stop by on lunch to get a burger and it was better than expected. The Bar area is kind of small, has an overall "Diner" feel to it, with an open view of the kitchen. Overall the food was good, the wedge fries were good, same with the burger sauce.“

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

“Such a special place. Small and intimate. The food is fabulous. Be prepared for leftovers, the portions are high. I have recommended Primo to lots of people and have only hear very positive reviews from them. It's one of those places you can go to often and never be disappointed.“

“With my wife being out of town, I was flying solo for dinner. She left me a gift card for Olive Garden that I decided to use.\n\nI went early (5:00 PM) to avoid the usual dinner crowd. I was greeted at the door by three friendly, smiling faces. While at the table, I was given a menu and saw that they still had the soup/salad and breadsticks on their menu. That is what I ordered. The minestrone soup was equally as good as what my wife makes at home. My wife is a fantastic cook, so that is saying quite a bit.\n\nDuring my brief stay, my server was very attentive without being overbearing. She refilled the items that I was low on. I was pleasantly surprised by her attentiveness. \n\nThere are those that will ridicule Olive Garden stating that their Italian food is not real Italian. I had zero complaints about my food and would recommend their wait staff to any one of their competitors.“

“Came here w my roommates for dinner and had the best time. Everything was perfect and we had a great time. Pictured is the Tartufo pizza (very cheese heavy fyi), Rigatoni Diavolo (get this if you love pasta), and Wild Acred Duck Breast (might be biased as I usually prefer duck breast over steak, the skin was a nice crispy and sauce was very light and aromatic). Not pictured are the multiple espresso martini’s we ordered so we’ll be back soon enough for more!“

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

“One of my favorite spots in Minnesota. Delicious, authentic and beautiful food. Brings me back to Italy every time I’m there. My happy place!“

“We've been here plenty of times but lately, it seems something is different about this location. Food was a bit too salty and the zuppa toscana just doesn't taste the same. It was a bit odd for the server guy to touch my 9 year old daughter's head/hair too. Or even more odd that he asked if she would like a plastic cup for her drink. Plus, he was a bit too loud. It was kind of rude to just assume she's too young to handle a glass cup. She's 9! Our server didn't understand when I asked for broccoli on all of our Alfredo entrees too. So when we received our entrees, the server would usually ask if you'd like cheese. He just started putting cheese on everything and when I told him to stop or that it's enough, he still kept giving more and more. Language barrier? Usually, in the past, in my experience, if you had leftovers, they'd offer to help pack it in the boxes too for you. Such great service before but with our most recent visit, he just asked us how many boxes, and handed us a bag, and gave us the however many boxes we asked for. Maybe things have changed 🤷🏻‍♀️.

Oh! Wanted to share this. This one time we dined in. Sat down. Got our drinks. We went to the bathroom, came back to our table, and everything was cleared off! That was so odd. So we all had to reorder our drinks again. 🤷🏻‍♀️ LOL“

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

“My husband and I were up visiting family and we stopped here for dinner. They were great! Super easy ordering as well! We were able to get a high chair for our little and they brought it out to use. We sat outside and it was very lovely. Enough space for everyone! Our pastas were very yummy and quite filling! My husband also got ice cream and he really liked it! We definitely would go again!

Picture: mushroom & bacon alfrado pasta“

“The manger of this place does an amazing job and so does his staff!

Food was fresh and delicious and service fantastic. Great atmosphere whether you're inside and out.

***Suggestion: Please have Aperol Spritz and Chinotto in your drinks menu! (Would go so well since this is Italian food!)***“

“Amazing service and even more amazing food! Best Italian in town!“

“Cozy and cool slice of Linden Hills. The menu has something for everyone, even a few kids options. Super friendly staff!

Kid-friendliness: High chairs and kids options available! Staff is very friendly and accommodating to kids.“

“The staff was amazing!! We were stranded on the interstate and ended up here they let us keep our suitcases in a corner. The pizza was fast and delicious!!“

“Great service staff. Food is excellent. Great atmosphere.“

“outstanding food, service and prices!“

“can’t say enough good things about Pizza Lucé. This location specially always has excellent service both dine in and delivery. I’m vegan and their options are all outstanding. This picture is their breggfast pizza with buffaluce sauce. :)“

“Great pizza and service!!“

“Best pizza in MN by far. Friendly and fast service!!!“

“I have to laugh that I have come from thinking I was totally meh on Punch to being a true lover of Punch. For so many years as Punch grew up, I was so fortunate to be living in all the right places that had so frequent access to Punch that it became normal... until we moved out of state. That was a shock. Then we moved back. I no longer look that gift horse in the mouth!!“

“Had the House Special today and it was WONDERFUL! My old boss use to order from the Mendota one & it was great...this at Edina was just as good as I remembered the one's my boss brought into work... yes, I'll be back!“

“I got my food, the order was correct, the cashier was courteous and I didn't get carjacked. it was a good day“

“Ulises the General Manager at the St Louis Park location took my order and even though I was outside of their delivery range he made and exception for me. His service and care was exceptional and he was polite and had great spirits. I appreciate good service when it happens and it should be recognized and shared!!“

“Best pizza in Chanhassen!“

“The place just fits. Nothing pretentious. Grateful for places like Maggie’s.“

“A must stop while we are back home. You can never go wrong with Pizza Luce. Something for everyone and everything is delicious!“

“After we had posted a less than stellar review the management reached out to us and invited us back in. This experience was what we expect from Nonna Rosa's and we will be going back often. Brenda“

“Best deep dish pizza in the area. Lots of cheese and toppings.“

“December 12 I went in for the very first time. I have to say, I love the service and the food. I ordered chicken fettuccine with cheesy bread with an extra side of sauce. The young gentleman was polite and got my food as I requested. Thank you so much for the amazing delicious dinner! I will be back“

“This has been my favorite pizza place for years.
No one makes better pizza out of the 9,761 other places I've tried pizza before.
from my extensive travels to far away, exotic lands like Italy and Chicago in search for the best they have only been able to make mediocre versions of what you find here in a small, unassuming shop in the busseling metropolis of Wayzata .
I highly recommend!.

Jalapeno ranch sauce ?
You can find it here !
It's as good as it sounds !

Price , staff , atmosphere 10, 10, 10,

Like we say in the old country ....
"Questa pizza è magnifica!"

This pizza is magnificent !

Grazie (Thank you)

* Il servizio è stato ottimo (The service was great)“

“I've been thinking about this place ever since I took my first bite last Sunday. Hopefully I don't go bankrupt eating here on a daily basis!

I don't normally like pizza with thick crust but this one is flavorful and perfectly crispy.“

“Good food. Can’t go wrong with pizza. Service in the bar area not the fastest, but wasn’t in a huge hurry.“

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

“I recently visited Cafe Viola in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and was thoroughly impressed! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with friendly baristas who took the time to get to know me. But the real star of the show was the coffee - rich, smooth, and expertly crafted. I ordered a latte and it was truly one of the best I've ever had. The perfect spot to grab a cup of joe and catch up with friends or get some work done. 5 stars and highly recommended!“