50 Best Italian Restaurants near New Brighton

“Excellent manicotti and the best homemade bread! Service was great!!“

“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!“

“Great Italian food at very reasonable places. Highly recommended. I try to make a trip there every time I'm in the area.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great neighborhood eatery for Italian cuisine! Service is attentive but not intrusive. Reasonable wait times and prices, with plentiful food and wine options. Slightly louder than preferred, but not really an issue. Parking is the only hurdle. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a great dining experience in St.Paul!“

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

“Love them so much so many memories from a field trip where we got to make our own pizza to the tvs you pop some qaurters in waiting on some cheesebread and a mini ,as well as buy my sports cards there after school than instead of the machine I’m buy from Tony directly lol“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“This is definitely a fun place to try and check out. I tried the chicken parmesan and my son had pizza.$17 for a small cutlet of chicken and some subpar penne. The pizza was really good $6.00 a slice. We went downstairs for some pastries,the tiramisu was fantastic 🤩 and my son had a great donut. the market is fantastic to look at too.“

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

“Food was very delicious, service was top notch. Would definitely go back to try more of the options. Our Waiter was great and very informative.“

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

“What a wonderful place. My boys took me here for dinner last night and it was fantastic. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was incredible. I will be back again and again. Thank you!“

“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“

“Great service and food!!!!“

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

“Mucci’s was a fantastic romantic dinner spot. The appetizer meatballs had a unique texture that I preferred over other meatballs. The fall pasta special was incredible and paired perfectly with the tagliatelle that was the perfect blend of lemon and cream. The pasta noodles tasted homemade and were so good.

The patio was pretty and was packed by 7pm. We got a reservation for a Tuesday night and would recommend making one.“

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

“Amazing food!! I would definitely come back up here from Fargo to eat this pizza. Definitely best in town“

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

“If you want an authentic Italian American dinner and an overall amazing experience go to Louis ristorante and bar in St Paul. It is part of the Cosetta's market and Italian complex. The food is all from scratch and is very close to my nonna's recipes. Calabrian all the way.“

“Had a very special celebrations here recently and it was amazing. Staff was awesome, food was delicious and ambiance was top notch. Every person in our party commented on what a great find this place was and how they couldn’t wait to come back. Thank you to the Luci Ancora team for making our celebration so wonderful.“

“Date night. Food was good. Wine was good. The waiter could be more attentive. He did not even ask us once how the food was and if we needed anything. Had to get extra sauce from the girl who brought out our food.“

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

“Vegetarian options: We went to Olive Garden for my birthday and everybody found something to eat. The service was top notch and our server attentive. Even though it was a busy night, I never felt neglected. Oh, and I got tiramisu to take home as my birthday dessert.

Dietary restrictions: I think that Olive Garden can accommodate just about every dietary restriction a guest might have.

Parking: On a busy night beware of the parking... You might have to walk a considerable distance to the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly. Our server weren't out of his way to make my son feel very special on my birthday... I'll be honest: I was a little jealous. 😄

Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely wheelchair accessible.“

“Outstanding as usual!! Fabulous!“

“Wanted to write this to specifically shout out Michelle my waitress from last night. I came in for the Eclub early access Never Ending Pasta. Michelle was beyond helpful with knowing exactly what email I was referring to and giving me a menu and recommendations for the early access special. Always made sure I had refills in a timely manner and was truly one of the best servers I’ve ever had.“

“Quaint little joint in NE in a residential area. \nThe bar is nice & big- looks like a good happy hour place. \nWe sat at one of the tables up front. We had the cheese dip with crostini for our appetizer. Good flavor. We needed more bread to enjoy the whole ramekin of cheese. For dinner we had the bolognese- nice thick noodles, very filling! We also enjoyed the prime steak & the smoked pork chop. At the best I’ve ever had but still a nice meal.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!! ❤️“

“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 .“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Best pizza in MN, not sure if the people that gave bad reviews are on drugs, or they just have bad taste. Best pizza, wings, and tacos available, hands down. But to be fair, of you think $5 pizza is yummy, you won't like Hometown...only quality food items served at Hometown.“

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

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

“Always a tradition after Twin Cities Con, had a group of friends with me and the food was delicious as always! Gabe provided excellent service alongside just being a great person making sure everyone was having a great meal and a good time in general joining in with some of our wacky nerdy conversations! Love The Sweet Taste of Italy!“

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