45 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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“Excellent food and staff!!“

“I almost order a pizza from Dominos (med pan 3 toppings) total for delivery was $30.75 before tip. Got a lunch and appetizer delivered. $27.00 with tip. AND THIS WIIL TASTES GOOD instead of cardboard with tomato soup on it.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Incredible food & drinks, incredible service! I wish I lived closer because I'd eat here every week!“

“Excellent food! Skillfully prepared and seasoned beautifully. Have visited twice and will go back for sure. Also, their sister restaurant, Mizu, is amazing as well.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Outstanding as usual!! Fabulous!“

“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!“

“Great service! Food was excellent. Prices high but I expected that so it was no surprise.
I always choose the endless salad but my guest ordered the soup and it looked great. I plan to try it next time.
The restaurant was very noisy, though we had a booth in the back and that cut some irritating sound. I'm older, so perhaps I'm overly sensitive.
Overall, it was a wonderful time!“

“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 ❣️“

“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.“

“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.“

“If there is better Italian food around I haven't found it.“

“I really enjoy going to Olive Garden. Their never ending soup, salad, and breadsticks are my favorite, especially the chicken gnocchi soup. It’s always so good and one of the main reasons I keep coming back.
They also have some really good main dishes, and I like trying something new when I go. The service is always great, and the staff is welcoming and attentive. It’s a perfect spot for a small group of people, but it also works really well for larger groups getting together for dinner or lunch.“

“@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!“

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

“pizza was ok, very reminiscent of 5dollar pizza. not saying it wasn't good or bad, Jjust ok. will try their thin crust next and see how that goes.“

“Always delicious! A real treat.“

“My son and I enjoy the atmosphere and the people there. The food is delicious!!“

“The House Special with geen olives“

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

“Amazing food from an amazing restaurant, owned by an amazing family!!“

“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 !“

“super amazing staff love it here“

“Consistently good service and food. excellent hot wings, lasagna, sandwiches and of course any kind of pizza you can imagine. This is the 3rd or 4th location I've tried(Eagan and Minneapolis). I definitely recommend Pizza Luce anytime. Brunch and trivia, available on select days as well.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“I have enjoyed Davanni's for years, the pizza and especially the hot hoagies
Due to a move, I have been going to the Grand & Cleveland location. I am very pleased and appreciative with the friendly service of the young people working. Thank you!“

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

“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.“

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

“Went in to buy a frozen deep dish for a fun night with kids and the price jumped to $37! No service, just a frozen pizza. When I asked about the price, the girls at the desk said that was correct! Since Kowalskis bought out the restaurants, they've raised the prices! Last pizza we get there because the food is OK, noting exceptional like it used to be.“