50 Best Italian Restaurants near New Brighton

“Nice place! We’d never been here before, but looked for an Italian place Friday evening to break up the fish fry monotony. They seated us right away, service was great, the restaurant is clean, and the food was tasty! Great job Giuseppe’s! We’ll be back again!“

“Visited 4/15/24. Back at BLG. As always, give yourself time (and money) for parking. I like the ramp across the street vs trying to find street parking. We got a reservation in advance which was good because this place was popping on a Monday night! To start, we split the garlic and EVOO and then the charred red onion with goat cheese bruschettas. My sister and I were partial to the goat cheese one but both were solid. I got the gnocchi with cauliflower and orange (my fave), my sister got the red wine with pine nut spaghetti, and my mom got the mushroom and taleggio agnolotti. I've had the gnocchi before and it was just as good this time. The sleeper hit of the night was as the red wine with pine nut spaghetti-honestly a good price for the portion size and the overall flavor. The agnolotti was rich but delicious. Honestly everything that I've had at BLG has been on the richer side but that's low key how I prefer my Italian food. I love this place and would recommend it to anyone. Old school Italian meets modern in a trendier place that still feels homestyle like my Italian grandma's kitchen.“

“We visited Estelle for the first time for my birthday, and we were blown away from the food, certainly, but the service was also top-notch. The patatas bravas really are as good as you've heard. The radiatore and piri piri chicken were also delicious. Thank you for a wonderful birthday dinner, Estelle!“

“If you have not discovered DeGidio's yet, you Must ! It is authentic Italian cuisine with fresh, absolutely delicious menu items. We have never had a bad meal over our decades of patronage. Can you Smell the freshness of the marinara sauce thru the scratch-n-sniff pix I took for You ; )Vegetarian options: The cheese ravioli is Devine. Every salad I have ever had is delicious & they have some seasonal specialties that I wait for every year IE: the squash ravioli !Parking: Lot is tight & not huge & they are very busy on weekends. If you have a large truck, leave it home ; ) or the street may be your better option.Kid-friendliness: This is a family owned authentic Italian restaurant where polite, well-behaved children are welcome.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with handicap parking by entrance door. Don't worry, Anyone there will be happy to help!“

“The restaurant is very beautiful. The space is fairly large and there are different coves for seating. There's also a decent size bar area. The restaurant is also very aesthetically pleasing. Our server was great and explained everything to us. He was also very knowledgeable about the food choices. I would say the food was just okay. Nothing really to rave about. I don't think there was a single thing we had that I could say was phenomenal. The portion sizes are small, but it's definitely good for a tapas style meal if you get enough. I would give this place a four out of five stars more so because of the great service.“

“The food was absolutely delicious. I still dream about the avocado bruschetta. I could eat a whole platter of it. The service was very knowledgeable and friendly. I'm glad we had reservations for less than an hour after they opened because the front of the restaurant got super busy very quickly. Thankfully we were seated in a corner close to the door/window which was perfect on a sunnier day/evening. It's a great place to order a little bit of everything and share with the table. I also really enjoyed their wine selection.“

“Hyacinth is a truly incredible place. The food is beautiful and the atmosphere is relaxed but elegant, I've never had anything but an incredible time here.Vegetarian options: There are multiple vegeterian options throughout the menu.Dietary restrictions: Hyacinth is an alergy aware resturant and is willing to midify dishes to accomodate all dietary restrictions.Parking: There is no parking lot, and Hyacinth is located on a busy stretch of grand ave where street parking is hard to come by. Plan to walk at least a block.Wheelchair accessibility: There are no automatic doors, and there is no accessible parking on the block. Tight seating makes it difficult for wheelchair users to navigate through the resturant.“

“The staff at this restaurant could not have been more accommodating..we were treated like royalty for our special anniversary evening..even the manager brought us champagne!..the dinner was a 10..I can't remember having a more perfect evening..this place really knows how to satisfy customers..best spot ever!“

“I recently ordered a pizza to-go from Mama’s Pizza and it was absolutely amazing! The pizza itself was perfectly cooked, with just the right balance of flavors. On top of that, I had a wonderful conversation with Tony, who made the experience even more delightful with his warm and engaging personality. It’s clear that Mama’s Pizza not only excels in their culinary craft but also in their customer service. Highly recommend to anyone craving a top-notch pizza experience!“

“I had not been to Little T’s since the change in ownership and man was I blown way! We arrived around 7 pm with a large group and got a table right away. Our server, Sara, was super attentive, charming and very helpful. The drinks were delivered fast as was water for everyone. Our drinks were strong and delicious but the food is what really makes this place killer! We tried everything on the starters menu and each plate was flavorful with distinct and unique combinations. The cauliflower was incredible! The smash burger was so good that everyone at the table had to taste it. The atmosphere is delightful as well. I can’t rave enough about our experience at Little Tijuana’s!!!Vegetarian options: There is something for everyone!“

“Walleye is always excellent! Garganzola salad is as well. Spicy chicken penne is wonderful and any salmon is done to perfection. We've been going here for years and never have been disappointed.Wheelchair accessibility: No steps for main dining.“

“This was an amazing Italian food shoppe with lots of cheese, desserts, and imports. Napolitano , Pistachio Gelato, tiramisu, or my favorite was la duce del Vito. Lots of decadent desserts like Italian horn, and cream puffs and so many more she said. This is in a great location convenient to Airport. Reasonable prices as well.“

“I love Punch Pizza! It’s one of my absolute favorite pizza spots in the Twin Cities. Additionally, Nick the manager absolutely rocks! He took care of my family and made sure that our visit was happy and exceptional! Thank you Nick!Dietary restrictions: We had two gluten free people and one person with lactose intolerance. Their gluten free crust is delicious. It is cooked along with other flour pizzas, but that shouldn’t be a problem unless you are celiac. Their non-dairy cheese was delicious as well!“

“The best meal I’ve had in a long time! The polenta is life changing, and unexpected! Everything was perfect, generous servings at a very reasonable price given the very high quality of the food.The desserts are also exceptional- I can’t figure out why this place doesn’t have a line out the door every night. I will be back over and over and over again“

“We’ve been here several times and it’s always excellent but this time was even better. JoJo, our server had great recommendations. The oysters were perfect, entrees were delicious as always, and the sticky toffee cake put it over the top along with the China China Amaro that JoJo recommended. Thank you to all who work so hard to continue to make Red Rabbit so excellent in the North Loop.“

“It is very pricey. That's the first point I need to make. The place is a bit small and hot (temperature wise), second important point. The service was great very attentive. Now the food, damn, the food was very vey good! I think, as of now for me, as I've been to many Italian restaurants in MN, this one might be the best Italian restaurant so far. I will most definitely be coming back. Their desserts were also really good.“

“I brought my boss who was visiting Minneapolis for the first time to this place. The pizzas were absolutely delicious. Though for some reason we only ordered four items and ended up spending $150. I’m not saying this is a bad thing, because he paid for the meal. So I guess what I’m trying to say is thank you for making corporate spend money on me. The staff were great and again, the food was incredibly delicious.“

“The building and decor are beautiful. The cashier was very nice. I would recommend the tomato soup and focaccia. My sandwich was ok cold sandwiches are not my favorite. I also got a delicious tiramisu I think they should come out with some warm ones. A little pricey but overall a good experience.Vegetarian options: They have a couple of vegetarian options but not very many vegan ones.“

“Can I give EATO, ten stars? Food - the best I have had in years; the service - flawless, perfect mix of professional and friendly; the atmosphere - welcoming and casual. I would not have changed a thing! I had a large group of people coming into Minneapolis from all over the country and a few local friends recommended EATO for the group farewell dinner. A few weeks ago I stopped in and talked to the manager, Jason, and he suggested a half restaurant buyout for the group with tables over by the bar. (Excellent idea, it worked out great!) Then he connected me with Chloe who helped me pick menu items so my guests could choose a salad course and an entree course from five options, with optional protein additions, she also printed out custom menus to welcome my guests. Super easy process, and Chloe had great suggestions,. When we arrived Jesse, Connor, and Chloe were ready and waiting at the bar to handle the group of 30 people, serving them drinks with fresh flowers in them, special tap beers, and bubbly Prosecco. I think part of the group also had some killer Old Fashions they raved about. Connor and Jesse were our servers and they moved through the tables taking orders, delivering the food, filling water glasses, getting drinks, etc. The table service was impeccable, these guys know how to treat guests like honored family. (What more could you ask for?!) I don't know the chef's name, but kudos to the kitchen. The food came out quickly, and was plated beautifully. Without fail, every guest told me that their meal was fantastic. I personally had the beet salad (yum!) and the chicken Parmesan. It was the best chicken parm I have ever had, not kidding. Thank you, EATO, for helping me put on a wonderful event! - Libby Huebner, corporate event planner“

“Yarussos has been a staple in our family for generations. My dad absolutely loved eating here or getting takeout sauce and meatballs. So, when he passed away in November, we knew we had to have his memorial service catered by Yarussos. Jerry and staff are amazing. Thank you for always being there for us!“

“I loved the food here. It was really good. I had a shrimp pasta dish (Shrimp Garganelli) from here and it was really yummy. We also had the cheese curds and they were delicious. The beets were good too. Had a cherry flavored drink and that wasn't my favorite but their sparkling water was amazing.“

“Had a great dinner on a Saturday night. The roasted beet salad was a perfect preparation - beet , citrus, ricotta - one of the best beet salads I have ever had. The parsnip ravioli was also a winner. My dining companion raved about his radiatori nero - had a nice spice!“

“Cannot say enough good things about our experience at Zambonis on 7th!! Stopped in Friday and camped out and ate and loved the entire experience! We attempted to give wild bills our business Saturday night, and after awful service we left and returned to zambonis! The food, drinks, and atmosphere are everything you would want from a local bar/restaurant! Ps...ask for Gus! He is hilarious!“

“We went to Pinoli for my bachelorette weekend and it was the perfect spot to celebrate! We made a reservation for brunch. There was plenty of seating for our large group. Our server was very polite and SO QUICK. To add on top of all of that- the food and drinks were top notch. I would 10/10 recommend going for an event or for a casual get together.“

“Good but why put the toppings under the cheese? The cheese slides right off and the vegetables don't get cooked. Had an incredible amount of raw onion under the cheese that even after scraping all the onions out it still tasted of strong raw onion. I like crispy pepperoni on top not a stack under the cheese lol. Confused but still think it's pretty good.“

“Incredible is the best word for this place, intimate, like exclusive, the service and attention was very good, and food, is delicious, the bread with the sauce of olive is a delirious, I just eat the gnocchi, and so Good, delicious, recommended ?%, come back for the Pizza,“

“My husband and I visited Mucci's a few months ago and had a wonderful experience. It's a small, intimate place that felt cozy and relaxing. We started with the focaccia with rosemary and salt. It was amazing! It didn't look at all like what we were expecting, but when we bit into it it was so full of flavor and had a great texture. I would absolutely order it again. We each had a pasta dish with mushrooms which was delicious. Service was exceptional and the food and atmosphere made for a very relaxing, special evening.“

“I am a frequent customer. I have been going to the sweet taste of Italy for 5+ years. The location I originally went to was the one in Crystal, MN. It was 5 minutes away from my house (by vehicle) Dominic (Long ponytail), the owners nephew is just a magnificent human being.Parking: It is in an outside town center. There are plenty of spaces to park.Kid-friendliness: They have place mats and televisions that can entertain your child(ren).Wheelchair accessibility: There is a huge walkway that can comfortably fit a Honda Civic, so you know a wheelchair can fit.“

“We have tried the Grand Ave, Northeast MPLS, Roseville, and Eden prairie locations, and all are fantastic. They are consistent, fairly priced, and delicious. I chose to review the Grand Ave location because of the area - we stopped by Grand Ole Creamery afterwards, and had a great time there as well. Plenty of other places to visit on that streetEach location features plentiful parking, even the high-traffic locations of NE and Grand Ave. They are efficient with the ordering/cooking, and we choose to go here over Black Sheep & Pizza Luce every single timeI enjoy both styles they offer, but usually build my own. The focaccia is good too, but we normally just get pizzas. They freshly shave their parmesan cheese and offer bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to take to your table, which we love“

“One of the best pizza spots in Minneapolis! I've never had a pizza I didn't enjoy but the meatball and mushroom versions are my go to. In the spring and summer when the garage doors are up I can't think of a nicer place to have a meal.“

“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.“

“I drove 7 hours to Minneapolis to see the twins play baseball on Friday May 3rd and stopped in for lunch before the game with my son. We ordered The Bear pizza. I got to say the food was worth the trip. Best pizza I have ever had. Sorry Casey's. My next trip to Minnesota I will be stopping there for sure. Make sure to stop at the downtown location. Hands down well worth it. Thank me later. Thank you Pizza Lucé downtown team for all that you do.“

“Stopped by for an early dinner, there was no wait, which was nice. Had the crab cake as a starter, and that was delicious. Our waitress was super helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. She had excellent timing - knew when to pop in for refills on drinks and waters and overall had a very positive attitude and vibe. We had the Burgers and fries for dinner, and they were amazing! The French Fries are addictive. The only bummer was the limited menu. Everything we had was great. We would have loved more food offerings. We will be back, we had an excellent experience.Parking: Street parking only, read the street signs so you don't get towed.“

“Our three days were just perfect. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and desperate to fulfill their goal of making everything about staying here ideal. Spotless facilities, quiet rooms, comfortable beds, good food… I’m not sure what more to say in order to make my point. One cannot go wrong staying at a Four Seasons!“

“This place has some of my favorite pizza, even if the ownership changed! Make sure to try it out especially if you like variety. They used to ship the water in from Jersey which made it delicious, can't tell if they still are but still tastes great.“

“I really enjoyed the atmosphere! This reminded me a lot of another wonderful Italian restaurant that I've eaten at: Dino’s in Mankato, Mn. There are many Italy-related pictures on the wall, and it's a great family-friendly restaurant. There was a birthday there, and most of the rest of the restaurant joined in and sang and clapped.The chicken in my Fettuccine Alfredo was cooked to the right temperature and tasted fresh and was hot! I liked the aesthetic arrangements on the plate as well! The garlic bread was also perfectly cooked. I enjoyed the fact that they didn't overcook or overseason it. The portions are enough to feed four people.The bill was reasonable in comparison to the amount of food that was on the plate. Still on the pricier side, it's worth trying, though. The waitress made a mistake with the total and charged me $111 when I only owed $67.18. I waved her down, and luckily, she fixed it and was very kind about it before I left. I was frustrated and probably shouldn't have gotta irritated with her, and I apologize for that on my end. I will probably come back for my birthday next month.“

“I've seen dagwoods recommended on quite a few pages so I made my way in when i had a weekday downtown. It is good, but not outstanding. Friendly counter staff. Quick enough. I just expect a lot out of an Italian sandwich and I've had better. But it's worth a stop“

“The food and ambiance was spectacular. We love the atmosphere and the lobster ravioli was delicious. Not to mention my Cosmopolitan was awesome. We have been going here for years and never have been disappointed. John does a great job of making everyone feel at home.“

“I tried the BBQ chicken pizza and it was the best pizza I had. I’ve finished a 10’ pizza before until I had this one. Very busy place at all times and that’s good for the business. No matter how busy it is the workers are always re filling your drink. It’s in a safer neighborhood part of the highland park St.Paul.“

“What a delight. This place was recommended for one of the must dos in the area and it did not disappoint. It was just after lunch and it was not crowded and quick service. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Meatballs were spot. To top it off I had it with a Fanta which I haven’t had in quite a while. Will be back!“

“We just moved here and Marino's is so far one of our favorite things about our neighborhood. We have been twice and everything we have tried has been fantastic. They are also very helpful and pleasant folks! It's our new regular spot for take out. The pizza sauce is some of the best I've had.“

“Great food, the best spaghetti sauce, best meatballs, the best caesar salad, good prices & portions, it's the best Italian I've found downtown Minneapolis! Every Monday all of the salads are on special for just under $6.50 (including tax). It's hard to find lunch downtown for that price!“

“Andrea Pizza has been a fixture in the Skyway for many years. At lunchtime, they crank out pizza by the slice for the hungry office workers in downtown Minneapolis - and it's really, really good. No frills - pick your slices, they put them in the oven to warm, put them on a paper plate and hand you a cup. Quick and easy. A handful of tables to sit at, or take it back to the office. My fave - the veggie artichoke and tomato slice.“

“New favorite pizza spot! Have tried several different places for pizza but Savoy pizza is something else, the sauce is great, plenty of cheese, great crust. Overall 9/10, the workers at this location are always nice and answer any questions you have about the place!“

“I read reviews of Louis Restaurante & Bar raving about their fun patio, and yet we stopped by in March. Not to worry, it was still excellent!! It has an almost speakeasy vibe with dark wood and a fantastic bar. We grabbed a quick house cocktail (perfect), house caesar (highly recommend), and house-made pasta (Rigatoni and Pappardelle). The food was excellent and the service was delightful. Our servers were bubbly and well-informed when it came to their menu. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of all aspects of this restaurant. We will definitely be back!“

“Ordered thru doordash and felt like I was in restaurant due to the fact the food was hot hot....pasta had 3 meatballs with the sauce perfectly seasoned....pastas sauce well portioned for a dinner...I'm overall satisfied and I will show up In person to experience this establishment in the future!“

“What a neat lively atmosphere: great local beers, good food and incredible service administered to us by a really helpful and personable server named Travis. We had stopped with a bunch of Air Force friends for a couple beers, ended up having Vesuvio pizza, the Bavarian pretzel and some other suggestions that the server made. All were prepared excellently in this super fun environment, The food came quickly with the kind of service where you just didn't have to worry about anything. All was remembered and was dealt out in the midst of our loud noisy crowd expertly. I have not been to this restaurant before but would certainly go again and it may become our go to hang out for these events. Could not find too much to improve on this experience - it was just busy, the fun and exciting kind of busy- which is often the mark of a great establishment.They also had creative menu options for those trying to observe dietary restrictions or preferences.“

“Talk about a true neighborhood gem. We stumbled across this super cute, cozy Pizza and Pasta spot in South Minneapolis. This sister run spot has been around for 49 years! Always family owned and operated. It was a Monday evening and they run an all you can eat spaghetti deal for $10. Yeah. $10!!! What a steal. On top of that pints are $4 on Mondays. This spaghetti was phenomenal. I was truly blown away by the perfect cook on the noodles and the delicious, meaty red sauce. It brought all the feels and childhood memories from eating spaghetti growing up. Except my mom's was never this good (don't tell her). Service was also awesome. Our server was fast and friendly and the owner even came over to say hello and ask if everything was good. I am super excited to come back for pizza. I was drooling at every pie I saw coming from the kitchen. You have to check this place out! IG: danny_runsforbeer“

“The variety of pizzas you can get at Punch is astounding. With combinations that I would have never have thought to try on my own. It is the only pizza place I've been to where the pizza manages to feel light and isn't even remotely bad on the stomach. The Vesuvio is a pretty good pizza! Give it a try!“

“Bartenders and waitresses are great ,food is great ,ice cold tap beer ,only problem is ,it's the most expensive place around to drink Tap Beer.I would go there more often but it's too expensive to drink there( Over Priced Tap Beer )“