Italian Restaurants near Apple Valley

“We have gotten takeout from here many times and always had a good experience. Calling in our order and getting and estimate for pick up time has always worked smoothly. Our last pizza was pepperoni and black olives and it's been generous with toppings. Love the thin crust and just the right amount of cheese. Well done!“

“Simply wonderful !! Daughter picked it as our last dinner together for a while , leaving her in Minn, for a new job !! Everything was perfect , food, wine , dessert !! Sitting outside was wonderful, perfect lighting , and music ! Thank you for being the perfect ending to an amazing trip !! Definitely will be a new tradition , with each visit !!“

“What a great experience! The entire staff was so friendly, smiles all around. We've sampled many things across the menu from Chopped Romaine Caesar Salad to Classic House Salad to Spice Chicken Penne to Steak Florentine. Everything is very well prepared and tasty. ?“

“It has been many years since a restaurant has provided excellent service, flavorful food and reasonable prices. I drive from South Minneapolis to Woodbury for Family Dinners and to-go orders, it is more than worth the trip. Andiamo is my new favorite.“

“Dominick's is my go to spot for pizza, Strombolis, and sandwiches in the metro! The food is always amazing and the owners employees are always friendly and engaging. I was nervous, like everyone, when the ownership changed in 2023 but the good news is the food and service is exactly the same still!“

“All and all- really good! Would go back, maybe do a online order...I have never been so wanted to check it out- small, friendly and helpful staff, canolli was delicious, we also ordered sandwiches- which they make fresh. Spendy- you pay for what you get!“

“One of the best pizza places around! They always have great food. My sister and I went on a Friday evening, which we knew would be busy. We arrived at our designated time only to find out that they were behind on orders. The first thing I noticed was how hard your employees were working. They looked so overwhelmed and stressed out, but we’re still able to give us great customer service. I saw the order receipts flowing in by the bunches to the point they had to put them in a huge pile on the countertop. Please limit how many people can order per time slot online. Your employees are working so hard for indoor dining as it is.“

“Wow!!!! What a wonderful experience. Quaint restaurant with amazing food Must go. We had the shrimp tetrazzini and the chicken parmigiana. Both the Alfredo and Red sauces were amazing. House bread and seasoned oil are a wonderful treat. Wines were reasonably priced. Great value. Thanks for a wonderful evening. We will definitely be back“

“Food was excellent. We were the only ones in the dining room. Unfortunately there was a large, big mouthed male sitting at the bar throwing out f-bombs for everyone to hear. I asked the bartender(a female) to please ask him to tone down his language. That lasted a couple of minutes and the more crowded the bar got, the worse he got. His lack of respect for other patrons was disgusting. I let the bartender know we won't be back.“

“Vegetarian options: They don’t have a special menu per se, however you do have the option to customize your own pizza slice/whole with your choice of veggies.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of space for a family of 6 or more to eat in the food courtWheelchair accessibility: They have an elevator that can take you to all the floors the mall has available“

“family oriented and really great pizza ? old school pizza pallor feel with arcade 99% staff is consumer friendly out the couple years eating there just had couple staff that seem more like hurry go I am for a paycheck only l.Kid-friendliness: they have an arcade“

“Terrific! First time here. Very friendly and attentive bar staff. The interior and decor is really cool. We were on our way home from an event so decided to stop in for a couple drinks over happy hour. The menus looked great, nice variety etc, so we will for sure be back to have lunch or dinner sometime soon!“

“First timer. Pizza is one of my favorites. It was a little expensive but nowadays everything is, food prices have went up drastically so you can never blame the restaurant. The pizza was delicious, fresh ingredients & the salted caramel cheesecake? Don't pass it up! The driver was also super friendly, he called upon arrival as I was staying in a hotel. I was willing to meet him at the front desk but he was adamant to bring it to me. And he did with a smile, super friendly! Any time I'm in the area, I'll definitely order again.“

“I waited in the restaurant to place a to go order, after 20 mins I left . Not even a greeting from anyone , they did almost run me over several times. We where at the Burnsville before and there was a bunch of hair in my pasta, after telling waitress she took back and came right back out with it so they just took the hair out and give same dish back to me. Prices are reasonable but they have ZERO customer service and you feel like you are an inconvenience to them for bringing in your business“

“We ordered 2 pizzas (meat lover & supreme), 2 apps (fried ravioli & mojos) & 2 desserts (Tiramisu & chunk cookie), which were a delicious treat during football Sunday!! They delivered which is always ideal during a MN winter. Needless to say we have a new favorite pizza place...Yay!! **Super friendly person taking our order...keep up the good work!!“

“Pretty basic, not bad, not super memorable. Handy to grab a quick slice at lunch. Limited topings. Cheesy bread was ok, maybe a bit above average. If you near by - great grab some, but probably not really worth going much out of your way.“

“This is a very nice Olive Garden. Its a beautiful building and has attractive decor. My wife and I stopped in for the all you can eat soup, salad bar, and breadsticks. The soups were extremely flavorful, the signature Olive Garden salad has always been a favorite, and the breadsticks were fresh and hot. We couldn't have eaten for much less at a fast food place. I highly recommend giving them a visit.“

“I can't say enough about this Pizza Man! Their pizza is #1 in Eagan. And they really know how to take care of their customers. Thank you Chad for all you have done!! We have been customers since you opened and we are not changing. You guy are AWESOME!!“

“25-year customer of Italian Pie Shoppe They had there struggled the past year, but I will say they are doing a fine job now. We were in restaurant Saturday night, and it was very busy, the staff is up to speed. The food is awesome! we had deep dish, and it was cooked perfect. Remember this is a small business, and not a large chain. They get busy and may. need to throttle back from time to time. If you are a customer and haven't been in a year or so, go back.“

“I was staying at the Marriott next door and walked here for some good pizza and was not disappointed. Get the deep dish. It’s really good pizza and way more authentic than Punch. In May I’m be coming back for training and will try the thin crust.“

“Ones of my fav restaurants to visit when I'm in town. It was pretty busy but the line went by fast. I ordered the carbonara with Italian sausage. Ahh noticed when I got to the sausage it was not the sausage I was used to getting. This looked like round Italian sausage pieces that belong on a pizza. I have to say I prefer the sausage links that they cut. It added more flavor to the dish. I'm pretty sure I'll be back to try something else on the menu.“

“Have both been in a while and was delighted! I have limited options (gf df) but had options and the waited was very helpful! We were a large family group and we had a great time together! The restaurant was clean and felt well cared for. I look forward to next timeDietary restrictions: There is GF pasta and it was well cooked! I was glad to hear the red sauce is dairy free and I had a salad with oil and vinegar -Kid-friendliness: Definitely a family welcoming place!Wheelchair accessibility: Main floor and lots of room“

“It's tight in there so we always do take out and it's been fabulous food and service every time. We're on a first name basis and that's rare these days. The food is authentic Italian, so don't expect "Americanized" fare!“

“I used to think of Olive Garden similar to Red Lobster; a place I might go on special occasions, but not somewhere I would go on regular days, due to high prices. This changed recently when my father passed away and my mother suggested we go to the location in Bloomington. She introduced me to the NeverEnding Soup & Salad. For a very reasonable price near lunchtime they would serve exactly what it says… bowl after bowl of soups. You can ask for the same soup or try different ones, your choice. In addition they bring out a large salad made up of lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, red onions, olives, peppers…with cheese if you like. We would order the salad without olives or peppers and no added cheese. Soup on the other hand I would have them add cheese. They don’t stop adding it until you tell them to stop either!I remember stories about Olive Garden trying to push wine onto customers, and customers taking advantage of the endless breadsticks. I don’t drink and I’m not that big a fan of bread, but their breadsticks are amazing.Recently we went on a weekend, when the soup & salad is $2 more, and at a busy time of day. I joined a waitlist online and without realizing it had provided my email address and agreed to receive advertising from them. The very first email was for a free appetizer (or dessert) with an adult entree, not the soup & salad. I started to look at the menu for their other items. We had looked at the menu before and thought it was mostly pasta dishes and or seafood. which I wasn’t particularly interested in. But now I realized they offered a steak as well. My mouth began to water. I’m not one for desserts, and theirs are decadent, but a free appetizer intrigued me. I chose the Burnsville location as its closer to where I live, plus currently there’s construction on the road by the Bloomington one.I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the building looked very similar if not exactly the same as the other location, on the inside. I had viewed the menu online and pre-chosen what I would order. The least decadent appetizer was meatballs, and because too much cow meat didn’t appeal to me, decided on the chicken Alfredo for my entree. I was going by myself.I had a feeling that the dishes were large amounts of food, and I was right. I knew I wouldn’t be able to eat it all, because in addition to the entree you also got either a soup or salad, and breadsticks, but had learned I could take food home with me. I hadn’t ever done it before, but I needed to today.The server was very pleasant and helpful with my coupon. My meal would have been $33 plus tax but with the coupon came out to only $22 including tax; not really expensive when you take in the service, amount of food and ambience. Because I was getting something free, I decided to tip more than my usual 25%. I give less if the service isn’t good, but I received excellent service.I was surprised when the Chef (or what appeared to be the chef) came to check up on me. It may have been the manager, but he was in a chef’s outfit. This really made me feel special! I hadn’t seen anyone like this at the Bloomington location, and I’ve been there several times.I was very impressed!“

“The pizza is ok. Ordered a large pepperoni and Chicken Alfredo. I was super excited for the chicken Alfredo but it wasn't that good. I'm hoping it was just an off day as I love getting pizza every Friday from somewhere. Service was fantastic as always.“

“In a world of fast food garbage, Piada in Eagan stands out as something delicious and unique that you can still get quickly for lunch. Everything I have had on the menu has been wonderful, but it’s the team that really stands out. Always filled with recommendations and suggestions, they are willing to steer you towards what they like and how they like it. I have become addicted to the BLT with grilled chicken, but I love their bowls as well!Chef Steve is The Bomb and it’s always great to chat with the good folks who perk up a busy day with flavor and smiles.“

“This is the new “best restaurant in Eagan”!!! We go here way too much but it’s only because it’s the best in every single category… the atmosphere, the food, the staff, the service THE FOOD oh did I already say that? Well, that’s how good it is. I can’t wait to sit on the patio this summer! Im convinced the only level they can do is top-notch!!!! GO“

“Was in from out of town. Picked up the pizza and brought it back to my hotel, because it was an extremely busy night and they told me it would be an hour for delivery. That was good service. This location is in the middle of a retail business park. Primary customers are carryout and delivery, so dine-in atmosphere is about what you would expect.“