Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Minneapolis - St. Paul

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Primo Plates & Pours

4.8

4.8 (1023)

$30 and under

Italian

Wayzata / Long Lake

About the restaurant

Patio opens up Monday June 1st. Reservations and call aheads only. We are also offering Curbside Pickup from 5pm-8pm daily and maintaining social distance through the process. Call 952-479-1143 to place your order or make a reservation. Thank you!

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KVIP

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Fantastic food for all and friendly service from Dave and owner Tony. Will definitely return soon!

Ciao Bella

4.9

4.9 (6637)

$30 and under

Italian

Bloomington

About the restaurant

CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING. PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.

At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.

A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

We were shown to a table that was too close to the window for our liking and were immediately given a different one. One of our favorite waiters greeted us and our assigned waiter graciously allowed him to be our waiter. He let us get settled and then took our beverage and appetizer orders. They were excellent as always. He paced his service to our desires. We both ordered the scallop special. It was perfect. Perfectly seared and the roasted vegetables and purees were a wonderful accompaniment. The bread was crusty and warm. We were also able to greet other favorite servers and felt totally welcomed.

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4.9

4.9 (4069)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.

An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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JanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great presentation, comfortable seating, efficient and friendly staff

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Chianti Grill - Burnsville

4.7

4.7 (6712)

$30 and under

Italian

Burnsville

About the restaurant

Chianti Grill features authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine along with aged angus steaks and fresh seafood. The award winning food is complimented by an extensive wine list featuring selections from California, Italy and around the world. Chianti Grill’s friendly, professional service...

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Mark

Dined 4 days ago

Foot was Awsome, but just like other things it’s become expensive which limits how much you can eat out

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Popular dish

Chicken Sorrento

Kyndred Hearth

4.7

4.7 (1173)

$31 to $50

Italian

Eagan

About the restaurant

With a focus on quality ingredients, simplicity and execution, the menu features James Beard award-winning chef, Ann Kim’s take on familiar favorites. Located on the first floor, Kyndred Hearth is a comfortable, modern setting. It will serve as a welcoming neighborhood gathering space for the community, and gives out of town visitors a taste of the Minneapolis food scene during their stay at Viking Lakes.

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Roy

Dined 3 days ago

Great ambiance and vibe going on with the restaurant. Food items were delicious …great menu. The server was delightful when at the table, but clearly stretched as timing was “off.” Professional, friendly, and apologetic for the timing gaps, they were doing their best given the workload. Definitely atypical situation compared to prior visits.

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Popular dish

Margherita

Popular dish

Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich

Buona Sera

4.7

4.7 (2299)

$30 and under

Italian

Champlin

About the restaurant

Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.

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DebVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food, cozy setting, wonderful, friendly service. Excellent value! One of our favorite restaurants.

Bacio

4.8

4.8 (3807)

$30 and under

Italian

Minnetonka

About the restaurant

From your very first visit to Bacio, we want you to feel like you’ve been here before. The experience of comfort; a place where you’re greeted personally and nurtured with delicious food is at the heart of what we provide every guest. We use only quality, seasonal ingredients, often coming from farmers whose names and families we know. Family owned and operated, Bacio is truly a place to know people and be known. We are driven by relationships and passionate about great food, so you’ll always feel we’ve prepared a place just for you.

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MikeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Love this place. Fresh food of all kinds and great service!!

Terza Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1923)

$30 and under

Italian

Rochester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Terza.
Terza was created in the spirit of Dell’ Anima which means “soul of the pasta” and celebrating the bountiful flavors of Italy with friends & family. We are committed to Organic Glen plum tomatoes, sustainable Norwegian salmon, fresh fish and wild caught calamari. All of our recipes, fresh pastas and desserts are hand-crafted in house with amoré!

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Barri

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely delicious! Our caesar salad and chicken piccata entrees bested our faves in NYC and San Francisco! Stunning presentation with homemade pasta and mushrooms. Elegant wine list and bread and olive oil from the gods. Run don’t walk to Terza Ristorante

Chianti Grill - Roseville

4.7

4.7 (6676)

$30 and under

Italian

Roseville

About the restaurant

Chianti Grill features authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine along with aged Angus steaks and seafood. The award-winning food is complimented by an extensive wine list featuring selections from California, Italy, and around the world. Chianti Grill's friendly service and warm inviting atmosphere make for a memorable experience.

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Margaret

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful spot for our Christmas gathering. Our wait staff was a great guy who was very attentive. Each of us enjoyed our menu selection. I got a gift card plus bonus card for next year!

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Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale

4.4

4.4 (694)

$30 and under

Italian

Minnetonka

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (651) 900-6810 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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Connie

Dined 2 days ago

The Beef Short-rib Grilled Cheese was amazing!! It was a special for the day but is worthy to be on the full time menu. Soooo good! The cup of Tomato soup that came with it was the perfect pairing.

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Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Experience

Happy Hour at the Ruscello!

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