50 Best Italian Restaurants near Vadnais Heights

“HUGE thank you from St Johns ED for the pizza lunch today! You filled our hearts AND our bellies as we navigate this uncertain time in the middle of this pandemic. We are continuing to witness kindness from our wonderful community and you are a beaming example of what it means to support each other! Thank you!“

“Best Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at. my daughter lives within walking distance. I was visiting from Ohio. will definitely come back!“

“Diana and the team at Ronnally's were incredible! They fueled the Woodbury Boys Soccer Team for their 2023 playoff run with unbelievable family style food (garlic toast, caesar salad and pastas) and service! Thank you Ronnally's Team! ⚽️⚽️⚽️“

“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.“

“Tony made our catering food the morning of so everything was fresh and delicious!! Our guests were extremely complimentary of the cheese ravioli, stuffed shells, and mostaccioli and kept asking where the food was from! We love Mama's food....thank you Tony and wonderful staff!!!“

“Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding

Red Rabbit provided an exceptional dining experience. Sasha offered kind and attentive customer service, adding a welcoming touch to the visit. The restaurant’s presentation was thoughtfully arranged, creating an inviting atmosphere. The food was delicious, with high-quality dishes like cavatelli, mostaccioli, and burrata that did not disappoint. Pricing met expectations for the quality of the meal. Accessibility was excellent, making the location easy to find and reach.“

“Great service and food!!!!“

“Our waitress was awesome and the food was great!“

“Excellent food and top notch service!“

“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“

“Amazing service, informative wait staff, and an incredibly intimate environment! Their 3 course menu is put together beautifully. They have very delicious soups we tried the duck soup and the mushroom soup, both were delightfully tasty. They have the most divine lamb chops! All the food we had was flavorful and cooked to perfection. They make an amazing homemade ginger ale that has that perfect bite of ginger to it. The restaurant is small but cozy and there are wonderful views from the windows. Our waiter Bryant did an amazing job explaining the menu options and telling us about the off menu specials. They have a Sunday Date Night menu as well and I assure you that you won't be disappointed by anything you order. Highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for a place to have a romantic dinner!“

“wpuld definitely recommend making this a stop while in minnesota, service was as great as the food.“

“This italian hole in the wall is the perfect balance of casual and upscale. Appropriate for a nice date or small celebration. We brought my parents here as their christmas gift. The food is so so good. The bucatini and brown butter ravioli are current favorites. The lasagna is also a top favorite. The wine list isn't extensive but really excellent and my server had great recommendations. The cocktails are good and my husband especially likes their "mucci juice" It's also a summer favorite because of the beautiful patio. The tiramisu and cherry cheesecake were fantastic as well. The servers are the kind that know what they're doing and know how to enhance your meal, real professionals. Who ever is doing the hiring knows what they're doing. Keep it up and we keep coming back!

Vegetarian options: Many of the pasta dishes are vegetarian with the option to add protein.

Parking: Street parking is available but may be a short walk

Kid-friendliness: It's not a place I would recommend to bring kids. It's small and intimate“

“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!“

“Lobster ravioli is amazing! Lemon butter sauce with pancetta was so tasty. Artichoke dip and crostini had roasted peppers on top was almost too much for two people, nice problem to have. Thoroughly enjoyed it!“

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

“Went here with a group of 6 adults and 5 kids without notice so we expected a long wait time. The staff was very nice and accommodative. All the food came exactly as ordered. Kids menus too. We also expected a longer time to recieve the food as well. Everyone went home full and happy. Leftovers were boxed and carried out.“

“It was really busy. Not table service which is okay. You go to the counter to order and they put it on a tray for you. You take it to your table. We went my right before a pro hockey game. Food was good. My husband has a really good Italian sandwich. My mostacioli was delish!“

“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!“

“Cioppino is the best thing ever!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“RUN - don’t walk to this place! We are visiting St. Paul and this is one of theee best Italian restaurants we have ever been to (and we have some experience in this kitchen!) Everything was just phenomenal- Highlights: The Braciole app is probably the best we have ever had. The Misticanza salad was light and lovely- Both the Arrabiatta(added sausage) and the Pacchari Pesto w/shrimp mains were to die for! And For dessert the Budino! Service was perfectly attentive and the ambience - was delightful! We will 100% be back if we are in the area“

“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!“

“I could come here everyday for lunch, the pasta is made fresh in plastic spill free containers for to go orders. Pizza is simple amazing no soggy end when you hold it up to eat. Freshest Ceasar salad ? you can taste every ingredient, highly recommend!Great atmosphere plenty of seating, quick service, delicious food, worth trying every dish!“

“Excellent food, many selections, moderate prices. Server, to our party of 7 and at peak dinner period, responded quickly with friendly professionalism. Food arrived without any prolonged wait. Serving was fast and efficient, highly organized. Generous portions of excellent food. We weren't 'hurried along' though people filled the waiting area. The whole experience gave much pleasure, satisfaction and joy.“

“Everything! Friendly staff, fast service and amazing food“

“This Place is like #Heaven 😋🤤😋🥰💪🏽🍝 Everything was so perfect, and I usually find something to complain about 🤣🙈🤣 Not here, I love you #OliveGarden, I'm mad my leftovers are gone ...😭😭🥰🍝🥖🥩🥗“

“First person to order online! Woot! Woot!“

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

“An open seating area where you sit yourself after ordering. It is a very brightly lit area and can get crowded during dinnertime. Employees were friendly, although sometimes seemingly overwhelmed with the full restaurant and students unfortunately of orders as there were a few mistakes that were quickly fixed. Free water/lemonade/tea with glasses, although the cleanliness of the glasses were hit-or-miss. Free bread slices upon request is always a win. Food was ok for the pricing, nothing special. Garlic Shrimp spaghetti is very garlicy, not much else. The general consensus is it's good not great, very oily, and comes in decently sized portions. Plenty of free parking next to HarMar Mall.“

“My first time there. The food and everything was so beautiful I had to take a picture. My sandwich was delicious!“

“Stopped in for an early dinner with the family after the game. As always, the staff were friendly, the food was delivered promptly, and the pizzas were delicious.

Vegetarian options: There are several vegetarian options on the menu, though a vegan might struggle to find adequate choices.

Parking: The restaurant has a small lot. If it is full there is street parking on Grand Ave.“

“Very friendly staff. Owner is amazing. Great food. Friendly atmosphere.“

“Food was amazing!! Bartender was super fun and friendly. We will be going back again“

“The House Special with geen olives“

“Great place to eat brings me right back to Italy!!! Was a great lunch and great service.“

“The new Red's Savoy Roseville location in the Lund's/Byerly's strip mall is out of this world. As good, if not better the original Savoy on 7th st. Excellent customer service, and a beautiful clean new location.“

“super amazing staff love it here“

“Best pizza ever, hands down. Service is always good here and good location and good parking, nice patio.“

“My family and I will travel nearly 3100 miles from Fairbanks, AK to pizza from here. My husband and I always stopped by after school concerts to have pizza. Love this place.“

“I literally used to live here 3-4 days a week during lunch. I can't say enough for the nonchalance of the staff on my 2nd/3rd weekly visit. No sarcastic "welcome back", just nice friendly staff and quick, consistent service.

Some days, I swear the chef(s) was/ (were) testing me and adding a little more bubble to the crust. If it was intentional? Who's to say. But I noticed. The culinary reprieve with a only slightly (dare I say microscopically) more complex crust gave me the drive I needed to make those rare, yet memorable, 3rd weekly visits.

Have I said too much? I can't say enough. It's literally like every other Punch, but idk - they all hit different.“

“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!“

“Recently met our son at Frank's Levee Tavern for happy hour. Have been to Cossetta's multiple times, but first time visiting Frank's Tavern. Loved the atmosphere and food we had. The service from Daniel was exceptional. Will definitely be back.“

“100% Celiac freindly, they will prepare gluten free pizzas on a different line than the regular pizzas so no cross contamination.

Excellent location, soon to be on the B line BRT route as well! I used to do trivia here so ate a lot of pizza, always to a high standard. There is a Bar and TV's as well, good menu with more options that just pizza.

Also, my Welsh Mum said this is the best Pizza she ever had on a recent visit to the US.

Dietary restrictions: Celiac friendly, no cross contamination. Gluten free food is prepared separate from other menu items.“

“If you are looking for a great pizza spot, you’ve found it. The wings are great too!“

“Great pizza, but kitchen is ALWAYS behind on takeout orders. If you're ordering during a weekend night, just arrive 20 minutes after your scheduled time otherwise you'll be awkwardly waiting while the hostess runs back-and-forth to check on things“

“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.“