Italian Restaurants near St. Louis Park

“I rarely leave reviews, but I just wanted to share how great my first experience here was. I'm new to the neighborhood and usually choose delivery, but the workers behind the counter were so nice and helpful that I'm excited to return for more carryout orders in the future. They don't know me, but they made me feel very welcomed and I'm glad I stopped in.“

“Phenomenal dining experience!!\nDifficult to choose from so many choices!! Quality is amazing, portions are generous, and scrumptious!!\nWe enjoyed the octopus, bruschetta with ricotta and tomatoes, mushroom confit, branzino and pasta with tuna. \nOur served, Sidney, was professional, kind, and very careful with our food allergies. She’s an incredible asset to your restaurant!!\nWho would have thought you could get such an incredible Italian meal in Minneapolis? This place is a must!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“The meals are consistently fantastic. I’ve never had a bad meal at this restaurant over the last few years. The ingredients are high quality, fresh, and well prepared. The dishes come out delicious every time. It makes dining incredibly easy when I know I can choose anything on the menu and it will be great. The service is also incredible. Knowledgeable, prompt, and friendly staff. The dining and bar areas are equally beautiful in distinctive ways. Very pleasing to the eye. Zelo is a must try downtown, and if you do, it will become one of your go to restaurants for a nice night out.“

“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.“

“This was a nice place to have our first real night out while visiting the city. The pasta dishes were delightful. I wish I had chosen the one that my wife did, although mine was still fine. Definitely a great place to take your wife out on a date and enjoy a few modest spoils. A bottle of red, a bottle of white, whatever kind of mood you’re in tonight.“

“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.“

“They support their community. Real American values.“

“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“

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

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

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

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

“Good food, great time😊😊“

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

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

“Incredible experience. My boyfriend and I came in fairly late after a concert on a Saturday night, and we were greeted politely by staff and seated immediately. Jake was our server and he was awesome. Despite having a long and busy night, he was very friendly, on top of things, and gave us some good laughs. He went above and beyond! The food came out quick and was fresh and hot. We are very pleased with our experience. Great food and even better service.“

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

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

“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!“

“The chicken Alfredo was amazing! It's honestly hard to find good food and you guys deserve your recognition and flowers 💐👏🏿 Shout out to head culinary chef at MOA in Bloomington 🤘🏿🤗“

“The servers were running around like their heads were cut off we weren't even sure when we left who our main server was supposed to have been things were brought by different people orders were taken and updated by different people it just was chaos“

“Living nearby, I know they’re a busy place, so a cold, snowy Sunday was the perfect day to try their brunch. The food, and the minimal crowd, were delightful! I had the classic breakfast, and the sausages were the clear standout, absolutely delicious. And I can’t forget the coffee! I’ll definitely be back.“

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

“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!! ❤️“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Stopped for dinner before a show at the Orpheum. The bartender made the drinks to perfection and recommended some great food choices for us. Will definitely be back to try some more off the menu. Friendly service!“

“quality products exillent“

“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!“

“I used to live close to Fat Lorenzo's and order take out all the time. I was in the area and wanted to stop by with the family. Food was excellent like usual, we had pizza, pasta, and the OMG sandwich. Family loved it. The kicker, we mentioned we were staying in a hotel and could they add a couple to-go silverware to eat the leftovers, they brought out plates, silverware, and condiments (Parmesan cheese and red pepper flake) for us. My family was so appreciative of the awesome food and service, truly a hidden gem.“

“We love coming here for a couple cocktails and burgers after work! I would definitely suggest coming early in the evening as there is typically a large line waiting by the time we head out between 6-7pm.
The mai tais and burgers are a favorite, and they have Wild State cider available which is great, especially since more than one mai tai can be a bit much!
Service has always been friendly and they're always playing fun music.“

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

“First time!! Discovered in the skyway downtown Minneapolis. IT IS SO GOOD!!! 😋“

“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. 👏“

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

“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.“

“Bring back the elote pizza! Hands down my favorite. 😎“

“First time!! Discovered in the skyway downtown Minneapolis. IT IS SO GOOD!!! 😋“