43 Best Italian Restaurants near Minnetonka

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

“Staff chattering among selves with conversations easily heard…this at the front door desk area. My wine was not palatable and left most of it. No follow up with service person as to why it was hardly drank so no opportunity to let her know. Follow up on food…mouth full of food which is Murphys law.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“incredible food, wonderful dining experience the staff is incredible and knowledgeable. Love the family owned vibe. I also love the open kitchen concept it makes everything feel so cozy and involved. I can't wait to come back as it is a true staple to the elevated dining scene“

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

“This is absolutely my favorite place for date nights with my husband or dinner with my girlfriends.
The service has always been great and the food is delicious.
For the appetizer, I’ve liked the burrata, brussel sprouts and caesar salad.
My go to pasta has been the Rigatoni Diavolo, very flavorful with just the right amount of spice.
For desserts we always get their gelato, it’s one of the best I’ve had. Favorite flavors have been pistachio, salted caramel and chocolate.“

“We love Primo! It's a small, intimate place in Long Lake with incredible Italian food. We started with calamari as an appetizer and it was among the best I've had. I think they add cheese on top of it? Really great. I enjoyed a pizza and side caesar salad for dinner and my wife also loved her spaghetti and meatballs. They make tiramisu on-site and that was also a home run.

Dale was a very friendly and attentive server. Thank you so much! We really enjoyed our visit.“

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

“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.“

“I came here with my mom for lunch on Friday to take advantage of their $13 soup, salad, and breadsticks offer.

We came in and it seemed really busy because the waiting room was full, but it was just a large group. They seated us promptly.

We were served by Rebekah. She was great — quick service and a great attitude. She also offered refills on our lunch items consistently.

The food was good. Not much to say here — it’s Olive Garden! But it was consistent and delicious.

Would recommend!“

“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!“

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

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

“My wife and I had a late lunch on Tuesday at the Maple Grove Olive Garden. Our waiter’s name was Shine. I talked to Derrick, the general manager regarding how well cooked the chicken was on my meal. It was cooked properly and was still very tender and juicy. The manager was very nice to talk too and explained how their cooks are trained well and use a temperature probe to always assure that the chicken is cooked to the correct temp. My wife and I had a great lunch, in fact brought food home for dinner too. Great general manager and Shine is a great waiter. Overall experience was fantastic, well done Olive Garden!“

“I have loved this restaurant since I was a kid growing up in the area. We used to go there every week because they had a night where kids ate free. I'm so sad that they will be closing soon. If you haven't had the pleasure of eating here before, please visit while you still have the chance.“

“Excellent Lunch. Had the half @ half salads. Fresh Mozzarella & Veggie and Broccoli Sunflower salads. Very nice and fresh.
Enjoyed the Hot Italian sandwich. Yum!
Nice deli, fresh items w/ a pizza oven!
Great 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!“

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

“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!!“

“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!“

“Curbside is awesome! Pizza Lucé - St. Louis Park
A couple weeks ago, my wife and I stopped in and split a Margherita pizza with extra pepperoni—because that’s our style. Fresh basil, good cheese pull, and that unmistakable Pizza Lucé flavor profile. It hit just right.
Fast-forward to today and we decided to splurge a bit differently: gluten-free Margherita, add pepperoni and extra mozzarella. No compromises here. The crust came out crisp, the flavors came through clean, and everything stayed balanced—no soggy center, no muted toppings.
I’m a sucker for a good Margherita: basil, cheese, sauce in harmony. Add Pizza Lucé’s beer-friendly vibe and suddenly it’s comfort food done right. More importantly—it made my wife happy.
And you know how that goes: happy house, happy spouse.
Well done, Pizza Lucé. 👏“

“I had a fantastic time enjoying my pizza while staying at a nearby hotel—it was a delightful treat for a Friday night! The flavor was amazing, and I loved that I could order a vegan option since it's been a while since I visited Pizza Luce. The staff was incredibly friendly when I came in to pick up my order.“

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

“Stopped to grab a gift card and ended up ordering a pizza too. It has been a minute since I had Punch. Tonight was amazing! Piping hot pizza with loads of sausage and mushrooms. I ate a couple slices while heading home. The pizza really hit the spot, and the service was great as well. 😊“

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

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

“Best pizza in Chanhassen!“

“Great pizza and service!!“

“Angeno’s is the best! Excellent food at a nice price, and the best, friendliest service you’ll ever encounter. Kelly is the epitome of a true professional, providing exemplary service with a smile. The calzones are the bomb!!“

“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!“

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

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

“Took a chance on a small mall coffee shop-what a surprise. Best coffee I’ve had around the Twin cities. Whatever coffee they’re using, it’s fantastic. Wish they had as many locations as the other chain stores (or at least one out in Eagan 😆)“

“Years ago was excited to see all the locations opening in the southwest metro. This morning I noticed all but one has closed. My favorite was Chaska, perfectly cooked, prompt delivery. Eden Prairie tended to undercook, where Chan always overcook. I always felt that the Chan location had them pre-prepared and cooked. Pizza's tended to be overcooked and dry.
So when Chaska closed due to franchisee issues I was left wondering where to go. Only location near me was the Chanhassen one. Was willing to go for a little bit of a ride to either the one east of Excelsior, or the one in Shakopee like I said earlier they are now closed. I had a gift card that I wanted to use so off to Chanhassen I go.
Surprise surprise surprise the pizza was delicious. Hot, fresh, perfect leopard spots on the cheese.
I'm now thinking maybe they grew too fast and the franchise and crew just don't follow the rules. I will be giving the Chan location another try as I feel this was a huge turn around for them.“

“Had a great time. Food was excellent. Very family friendly.“

“awesome deep dish pizza thank you“

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