29 Best Italian Restaurants near Saint Paul Park

“The pizza is always perfect. The delivery drivers are on time and super nice.“

“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.“

“I truly can’t name a better restaurant in the twin cities. The food is amazing of course but the customer service knocks it out of the park for me every time. Thank you thank you thank you“

“We brought my dad to Ronnally’s for his 91st birthday today, and we couldn’t have been happier with the entire experience! The service and food were amazing! We had lasagna, pizza, and mac and cheese, and every single dish was delicious. The owner, Diana, made us feel so welcomed throughout the entire visit, and both she and her whole staff made my dad’s birthday one of his best. 🤗 We will absolutely be going back the next time we’re in Woodbury!“

“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.“

“Excellent food and staff!!“

“I wish I could give them 100 stars. Perfect date night. One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in the twin cities. We made a reservation same day and were seated at a lovely intimate bar facing the kitchen which was perfect because we are foodies and like to see and smell the food being prepared. We had the meatballs and focaccia as appetizers which were both excellent. Entrees were fantastic as well. What really made the experience one of the best was the staff. Our server was Aliya(? sorry, I adored you but I’m terrible with names and I’m guessing ) and she just made us feel so relaxed and taken care of. All of the staff were knowledgeable and polite but also so down to earth, and they worked together as a team seamlessly. You love to see it. They are doing it right in so many ways.“

“We had a party of 16 at short notice who needed to be accommodated and we were very well attended to. Little Oven Staff knocked it out of the park! Thank you all!“

“Love, love, love! Date night, family dinners! One stop shop! St Paul historical restaraunt! Atmosphere is welcoming and staff is helpful.They cater to their customers and make sure your needs are met. 3 levels. Best Fresh & Authentic Pasta Pizza, Canoli and tiramasu ever! Enjoy Everytime we Go!“

“First time here and what a fantastic experience. I came with my daughter and we both loved everything about it—the atmosphere was warm and inviting, the meals were absolutely fantastic, and the wine menu was excellent. I can’t remember our server’s name, but she’s been serving for 40 years and it showed in the best way possible—professional, friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. This was one of those meals where nothing felt rushed and everything just worked. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend.“

“5 🌟 Best red sauce in town. I wish they still had the manicotti and stuffed peppers mmmmm“

“My daughter and son in law visited Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Everything, with the exception of salad and Tour of Italy was awful. I had Create Pasta with Mushroom Sauce. Terrible watery, no flavor. Daughter had Zupa Toscan which was tasteless and watery. Her entree was Chicken Margarita flavorless with many green peppers on top. Such a disappointment for a reputed good eatery.“

“Andiamo has outstanding food and service. It's one of my family's favorite restaurants. Way better than Olive Garden. Highly reccomend!“

“Found this amazing restaurant on our way home after a weekend spent in Minneapolis. The variety of options on the menu is wonderful and you can definitely tell everything is homemade!! We started with the trio dip and homemade chips. Delicious salsa, guacamole and queso.. and the chips!❤️ We had homemade steak alfredo and the sliders, both were super yummy!! Loved the decor and our server Michael was so kind! We will definitely make this a stop when going through Hastings again!!“

“Friendly staff and very kind! Doubled checked time for my in store order and made sure it was ok with me, also threw in a free beverage for my son and I!! Thanks awesome people!“

“Me and my 2 friends were in last evening for my birthday. We were given a complimentary salad a slice of chocolate cake with a candle for my birthday. I ordered lobster ravioli which was delicious. The food and the service was excellent. The food server was very attentive. Thank you for making my birthday special.“

“Outstanding food experience!
The food here is always great 👍 and their pastry bar offers a great selection of beautiful and delicious desserts. It's great for dine in or take away. And don't forget to check out the grocery store!
Love this place ❣️“

“Our experience from start to finish was great! Pam S., our waitress, was attentive, not hovering. She knew what we needed before we did. Our grandchildren were with us and their food, as requested, came out first. The food can’t get better and the prices are fair for the portion size. Always a great spot to get great food!“

“Always the BEST Pizza and antipasta Salad!!!“

“Brinley put her soul into an avocado piada. I came a little late to pick up my order and was expecting a cooler more soggy piada but I was left speechless tonight. The wrap, chicken, and vegetables were crisp, the sauces perfectly placed with great proportions and the warmth still resonating. She deserves a raise.“

“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.“

“Didn't eat in but seems to have a good vibe. Really Italian style pasta. Steak was ok, high priced for quality. Son said his burgers was great and he is picky. I got a chicken parm and it was done perfectly noodles where cooked to the right firmness, sauce was flavorful without a bunch of additives and chicken was cooked perfect with a perfe t amount of breading. High in cost but everything is these days and food quality was good.“

“@punchpizza is one of my go to comfort foods. For the good times and the tough times, grabbing a pizza from Punch always does the trick.

Obviously folks know about this place but I still want to highlight them because longtime fan. Fun fact, each location has hidden cat figurines in their restaurants. Generally in the ceilings. My stop tonight was at my local St. Paul location. They have a whopping 12 locations in MN all listed in one of the last photos.

My go to order that won my heart:
Toto (no crushed red pepper, add roasted red pepper)
side of olive oil

Honorable mentions
Punch Salad
Bruni (meat and onion featured in post)
Gorgonzola Salad

When in doubt of what to get, go to Punch. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!“

“Just tried for the first time staff was friendly. Food was decent would return back.“

“What a night - somehow even after the wild loss this Sunday our group had a blast! Food was great - service was impeccable and the view was extremely enjoyable. After all of that I would have been a repeat customer but it gets even better …. I was in a hurry to beat traffic and I left my vest Sunday evening. They are closed on Monday …. I reached out via Facebook and they returned my vest with my truck keys - which is already a huge win - but they showed up during closed hours for me on Monday to make it happen- next level stuff I’m still blown away that they went this far above and beyond … can’t wait for my next trip to the cities for zambonis !! Thanks again to your team for the service and just kindness you don’t get everywhere anymore. Go wild !“

“The best food in the entire country! I’m honestly at a loss for words because the experience is that remarkable. There’s truly no pizza like Punch—every bite is a perfect balance of crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and rich, authentic flavor that transports you straight to Italy. From the moment you walk in, the aroma alone tells you you’re in for something special. The service is warm and welcoming, the atmosphere is lively yet cozy, and every dish showcases a level of care and craftsmanship that’s hard to find. If you’re looking for the ultimate pizza experience, Punch is second to none.“

“I have never had a bad experience at Cassinis. I used to deliver for them and the owner is a great guy, really enjoyed my time there. Pizza dough is always made fresh and I feel like the sauce is really the stand out for me. I absolutely love their sauce! Family Meal deal is always my go to! I read some of the negative reviews here and I understand that everyone has bad days, customers… employees… we are all human. But I will ALWAYS recommend Cassinis. The best pizza 🍕“

“The atmosphere was amazing from the get-go! Everyone was warm, friendly, and professional. Our experience was one thousand times amplified by the excellent service from Annie; she was friendly, personable, knowledgable, and amazingly attentive. Anyone who values good service should spend their time at Cossetta’s“

“Ordered pizza for my sons 3rd birthday. Arrived early and they were very nice, everything we needed was given to me. Pizza was great. Ordered a Caesar salad and it came with olive and tomatoes. I’m not complaining because I like both but just curious if this is the norm. Never have been given a Caesar salad with tomatoes and black olives. Over all would def order from them again. Staff was wonderful. Food was equally wonderful.“