Italian Restaurants near Crystal

“We arrived at this spot for lunch. my friend recommended this place. Well, it was very nice. The crew welcomed us with a smile and we had an excellent feeling. The meal was great. We loved this restaurant a lot and we will definitely return to this restaurant. Warmly recommended.“

“Visited 4/15/24. Back at BLG. As always, give yourself time (and money) for parking. I like the ramp across the street vs trying to find street parking. We got a reservation in advance which was good because this place was popping on a Monday night! To start, we split the garlic and EVOO and then the charred red onion with goat cheese bruschettas. My sister and I were partial to the goat cheese one but both were solid. I got the gnocchi with cauliflower and orange (my fave), my sister got the red wine with pine nut spaghetti, and my mom got the mushroom and taleggio agnolotti. I've had the gnocchi before and it was just as good this time. The sleeper hit of the night was as the red wine with pine nut spaghetti-honestly a good price for the portion size and the overall flavor. The agnolotti was rich but delicious. Honestly everything that I've had at BLG has been on the richer side but that's low key how I prefer my Italian food. I love this place and would recommend it to anyone. Old school Italian meets modern in a trendier place that still feels homestyle like my Italian grandma's kitchen.“

“The restaurant is very beautiful. The space is fairly large and there are different coves for seating. There's also a decent size bar area. The restaurant is also very aesthetically pleasing. Our server was great and explained everything to us. He was also very knowledgeable about the food choices. I would say the food was just okay. Nothing really to rave about. I don't think there was a single thing we had that I could say was phenomenal. The portion sizes are small, but it's definitely good for a tapas style meal if you get enough. I would give this place a four out of five stars more so because of the great service.“

“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!“

“Such a great experience! I made reservations for my husband’s birthday on a Friday night. They sat us immediately and told us they saved us a booth. Then they made us a complimentary birthday drink. The food was delicious and drinks were good. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will put this on our “restaurants list” for future fine dining options!“

“Whoa, all those suggestions are weird. IE has been our favorite place since they opened. The service is always good, the food is always good. It’s a little bit upscale but we regularly bike there so I never particularly care what I wear. Cocktails are good. Amari is really good.“

“Stopped for dinner on our way into Minneapolis. No reservation so we sat at a high top in the bar next to the fireplace. We ordered a white sangria and a red sangria. Both were very good, but I preferred the white as it was light and peachy! The bacon wrapped dates as an appetizer were phenomenal! They were served in a maple syrup/balsamic sauce and could easily share with 4 as there were 12. The fresh bread and olive oil/parm cheese was incredible. Ordered lasagna and butter nut squash ravioli. Both were amazing! Cooked perfectly and flavor was spot on. No room for dessert, but the service was outstanding!“

“more of a classy ambiance - great for business meetings, team dinners, dinner with parents (which is what we did!) it's a solid spot, just misses with the "IT" factor. servers are very kind and had great recs we enjoyed. fav dishes: crab cakes, linguine, Rossa pasta & tres leches gelato skip on: risotto, tiramisu (very rummy, unless ur into that) , caramel custard (too sweet)“

“I had not been to Little T’s since the change in ownership and man was I blown way! We arrived around 7 pm with a large group and got a table right away. Our server, Sara, was super attentive, charming and very helpful. The drinks were delivered fast as was water for everyone. Our drinks were strong and delicious but the food is what really makes this place killer! We tried everything on the starters menu and each plate was flavorful with distinct and unique combinations. The cauliflower was incredible! The smash burger was so good that everyone at the table had to taste it. The atmosphere is delightful as well. I can’t rave enough about our experience at Little Tijuana’s!!!Vegetarian options: There is something for everyone!“

“I love Punch Pizza! It’s one of my absolute favorite pizza spots in the Twin Cities. Additionally, Nick the manager absolutely rocks! He took care of my family and made sure that our visit was happy and exceptional! Thank you Nick!Dietary restrictions: We had two gluten free people and one person with lactose intolerance. Their gluten free crust is delicious. It is cooked along with other flour pizzas, but that shouldn’t be a problem unless you are celiac. Their non-dairy cheese was delicious as well!“

“The best meal I’ve had in a long time! The polenta is life changing, and unexpected! Everything was perfect, generous servings at a very reasonable price given the very high quality of the food.The desserts are also exceptional- I can’t figure out why this place doesn’t have a line out the door every night. I will be back over and over and over again“

“Prima is one of our favorite date night spots. My husband and I always debate which is the best Italian restaurant in the Twin Cities because we have so many great ones. Prima is our favorite for: fresh seasonal food they grow at their own farm, long-standing servers who remember you each time, always seems to squeeze us in, curbside pickup.Parking: Parking lot is out back with a back entrance by Subway.“

“We’ve been here several times and it’s always excellent but this time was even better. JoJo, our server had great recommendations. The oysters were perfect, entrees were delicious as always, and the sticky toffee cake put it over the top along with the China China Amaro that JoJo recommended. Thank you to all who work so hard to continue to make Red Rabbit so excellent in the North Loop.“

“I brought my boss who was visiting Minneapolis for the first time to this place. The pizzas were absolutely delicious. Though for some reason we only ordered four items and ended up spending $150. I’m not saying this is a bad thing, because he paid for the meal. So I guess what I’m trying to say is thank you for making corporate spend money on me. The staff were great and again, the food was incredibly delicious.“

“Can I give EATO, ten stars? Food - the best I have had in years; the service - flawless, perfect mix of professional and friendly; the atmosphere - welcoming and casual. I would not have changed a thing! I had a large group of people coming into Minneapolis from all over the country and a few local friends recommended EATO for the group farewell dinner. A few weeks ago I stopped in and talked to the manager, Jason, and he suggested a half restaurant buyout for the group with tables over by the bar. (Excellent idea, it worked out great!) Then he connected me with Chloe who helped me pick menu items so my guests could choose a salad course and an entree course from five options, with optional protein additions, she also printed out custom menus to welcome my guests. Super easy process, and Chloe had great suggestions,. When we arrived Jesse, Connor, and Chloe were ready and waiting at the bar to handle the group of 30 people, serving them drinks with fresh flowers in them, special tap beers, and bubbly Prosecco. I think part of the group also had some killer Old Fashions they raved about. Connor and Jesse were our servers and they moved through the tables taking orders, delivering the food, filling water glasses, getting drinks, etc. The table service was impeccable, these guys know how to treat guests like honored family. (What more could you ask for?!) I don't know the chef's name, but kudos to the kitchen. The food came out quickly, and was plated beautifully. Without fail, every guest told me that their meal was fantastic. I personally had the beet salad (yum!) and the chicken Parmesan. It was the best chicken parm I have ever had, not kidding. Thank you, EATO, for helping me put on a wonderful event! - Libby Huebner, corporate event planner“

“The seasonal touches on the menu are great. We went during morel season and had a crespelle with morels in a wine sauce that was incredible. There are a several different dish sizes to choose from which makes it easy to try a few different things. The pastas were made in house and top notch. The staff was also very friendly. It felt like having a delicious dinner at a friend’s house!“

“We went to Pinoli for my bachelorette weekend and it was the perfect spot to celebrate! We made a reservation for brunch. There was plenty of seating for our large group. Our server was very polite and SO QUICK. To add on top of all of that- the food and drinks were top notch. I would 10/10 recommend going for an event or for a casual get together.“

“I hesitate to recommend this restaurant because I want to keep this wonderful secret as long as possible. If you love Italian food and have not been here, it's time to try it. The restaurant is owned by a man who came from Italy with family recipes, and it shows in the care he takes with every dish, and also in the pride of the wait staff. The people are as good as the food is, the services fast but not rushed and every bite is an experience. When the strip I had lasagne, and other guests had pasta Di Mare, seafood spaghetti. Both are wonderful. The daily specials are incredible, ranging from surf and turf to a veal porterhouse. The tiramisu is flown in from Sicily. No kidding. Everything here is amazing.“

“Had a great dinner on a Saturday night. The roasted beet salad was a perfect preparation - beet , citrus, ricotta - one of the best beet salads I have ever had. The parsnip ravioli was also a winner. My dining companion raved about his radiatori nero - had a nice spice!“

“Best pizza in town. Everything here is great though: the sammiches, the gelato, the staff, the cooks..Dining room is a bit tight when busy but you can always take it home.It's the only reason I go into murederapolis anymoreParking: Busy intersection and neighborhood, small lot, limited parking. you may walk a bit but it's worth it!“

“Incredible is the best word for this place, intimate, like exclusive, the service and attention was very good, and food, is delicious, the bread with the sauce of olive is a delirious, I just eat the gnocchi, and so Good, delicious, recommended ?%, come back for the Pizza,“

“I am a frequent customer. I have been going to the sweet taste of Italy for 5+ years. The location I originally went to was the one in Crystal, MN. It was 5 minutes away from my house (by vehicle) Dominic (Long ponytail), the owners nephew is just a magnificent human being.Parking: It is in an outside town center. There are plenty of spaces to park.Kid-friendliness: They have place mats and televisions that can entertain your child(ren).Wheelchair accessibility: There is a huge walkway that can comfortably fit a Honda Civic, so you know a wheelchair can fit.“

“Dropped in for pasta because wife wanted pasta for date night. Host put us by the front table on the right side of the restaurant. Lots of foot traffic. We had to ask to move to a booth. Waiters were busy so I used the device to order an app. You can’t order entrees off the app. The rest of the service and food was good.“

“One of the best pizza spots in Minneapolis! I've never had a pizza I didn't enjoy but the meatball and mushroom versions are my go to. In the spring and summer when the garage doors are up I can't think of a nicer place to have a meal.“

“This place is fantastic! The chefs know what they are doing! I strongly recommend the Braised Short Rib Pappardelle! It's very flavorful! The ribs literally melt in your mouth! Spaghetti and meatballs are super good! Huge meatballs! Lemonade is fresh squeezed and tasty! We will definitely come back again!“

“Nice classy ambiance. My boyfriend and I were served at the bar by Eric. We ordered 2 different cocktails, a Caesar salad, the filet mignon, the filet mignon sandwich, and a lemon blackberry dessert. Cocktails were wonderful, Eric was very knowledgeable about our drinks and the pairings with the food. Steak was served as ordered, very tasty. Everything tasted great and was locally sourced! Will definitely be back soon!“

“Nice place! We’d never been here before, but looked for an Italian place Friday evening to break up the fish fry monotony. They seated us right away, service was great, the restaurant is clean, and the food was tasty! Great job Giuseppe’s! We’ll be back again!“

“Celebrated my husband's birthday tonight. our waitress Casey was amazing. She was attentive and although very apologetic for how busy it was we felt very attended too. Food was fantastic. We had never been and portions were much larger than we expected. Tasted amazing. We left in a food coma. Highly recommend. And we wanted to give a huge shout out to Casey. I think a lot of wait staff feel pressure or are underappreciated.“

“I drove 7 hours to Minneapolis to see the twins play baseball on Friday May 3rd and stopped in for lunch before the game with my son. We ordered The Bear pizza. I got to say the food was worth the trip. Best pizza I have ever had. Sorry Casey's. My next trip to Minnesota I will be stopping there for sure. Make sure to stop at the downtown location. Hands down well worth it. Thank me later. Thank you Pizza Lucé downtown team for all that you do.“

“Stopped by for an early dinner, there was no wait, which was nice. Had the crab cake as a starter, and that was delicious. Our waitress was super helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. She had excellent timing - knew when to pop in for refills on drinks and waters and overall had a very positive attitude and vibe. We had the Burgers and fries for dinner, and they were amazing! The French Fries are addictive. The only bummer was the limited menu. Everything we had was great. We would have loved more food offerings. We will be back, we had an excellent experience.Parking: Street parking only, read the street signs so you don't get towed.“

“Our three days were just perfect. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and desperate to fulfill their goal of making everything about staying here ideal. Spotless facilities, quiet rooms, comfortable beds, good food… I’m not sure what more to say in order to make my point. One cannot go wrong staying at a Four Seasons!“

“Very good oven baked pizza, one of the best restaurants I've been to in this niche.Excellent selection/menu, very good quality ingredients. The crushed pepper and the oils are absolutely perfect to add to any pizza.The atmosphere is great, moderate to loud noise levels. The environment is on the brighter side with the exterior windows and hanging lights.Friendly and accommodating staff. The restaurant has limited seating, and it fills up fast. Clean, inviting, great place for groups.My gluten-free only friend told me their gluten-free crust was good! However, for those with a serious condition, they do prepare all of the pizzas on the same station. There may be cross contamination, becarful.Parking: There is a large parking lot that is free. This area does have a handful of punch pizza customer parking, only spots.Wheelchair accessibility: There are some handicap cap parking spots, and there are no automatic door accessibility buttons. It would be difficult to navigate the tight spaces and tables.“

“Wonderful pie, infinitly better than previous pizza place I reviewed (shout out to Good Times), the woman working was nice and asked how I'd like the pizzas cut. She was a card. Thank you for the wonderful meal. We will be getting more next time we crave some tasty 'Za!!“

“This place has some of my favorite pizza, even if the ownership changed! Make sure to try it out especially if you like variety. They used to ship the water in from Jersey which made it delicious, can't tell if they still are but still tastes great.“

“Excellent Pizza ? Always Great Service General Manager Mike Is A Great Guy if you haven't Been there or tried There Pizza Or Wings Check them Out Highly Recommend!!!!!Vegetarian options: Lasagna is Very Good they have Salads also , vegetarian options for Pizza and im sure more options I am not familiar with“

“I've seen dagwoods recommended on quite a few pages so I made my way in when i had a weekday downtown. It is good, but not outstanding. Friendly counter staff. Quick enough. I just expect a lot out of an Italian sandwich and I've had better. But it's worth a stop“

“Great traditional American Italian dishes, excellent people working there! Lots of cheese and delicious sauce. Super- duper warm, comfort food. Pricing has always been appreciated amongst locals. I wanna say, I think I it was 25 years ago that we tried this restaurant the first time and it's only gotten better with time.Kid-friendliness: Great family-friendly restaurant. They moved to a bigger, better location across the hwy from the original location. They used to play cartoons on a big screen for adults and big kids at heart! These days, you can't beat this restaurant for value and wonderful flavor. I really like their baked ravioli with a salad featuring yummy, made in house, ranch dressing. ?“

“You ever have a Frankies Special... We all know I'm a hoe for some good pizza and we all know I'll try alll the places... Tonight i popped into this place tucked into Maple Grove where i was met by super smiley staff ready to answer alll my questions about all the things... and tell me what they like cause i just am overall curious what they like!! Finding out one if the faves is the Frankies Special so did just that plus i stacked my boxes with pasta salad, tiramisu, carrot cake, chocolate cake and some ranch because ranch is life....especially on a pizza! Pasta salad I couldn't wait to dig into so my drive home was fork and steering wheel tandem down 610 hahahha and its fricken good! That dressing on it...drooling..like i am going to be so sad when i eat it all! Lets chat sweets. They have all the options Cheesecake, Carrot Cakes, Tiramisu, Chocolate Cake, Fudge Brownies, Rice crispy, Cookies... let's just say there are options and that is a beautiful thing! And the sizes..shareable unless you are Nate cause we all know. He loves his desserts! Let's get to what we all wanna know. Pizza...did i like it...more like loved it! Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushroom, Peppers sans onions (per Nates request tonight) dipped in their ranch with a bomb cheese pull! So it was loaded! Frankies does daily specials by the slice where i am just going to have to pop in while out and about cause YUM!“

“December 12 I went in for the very first time. I have to say, I love the service and the food. I ordered chicken fettuccine with cheesy bread with an extra side of sauce. The young gentleman was polite and got my food as I requested. Thank you so much for the amazing delicious dinner! I will be back“

“We just moved here and Marino's is so far one of our favorite things about our neighborhood. We have been twice and everything we have tried has been fantastic. They are also very helpful and pleasant folks! It's our new regular spot for take out. The pizza sauce is some of the best I've had.“

“Great food, the best spaghetti sauce, best meatballs, the best caesar salad, good prices & portions, it's the best Italian I've found downtown Minneapolis! Every Monday all of the salads are on special for just under $6.50 (including tax). It's hard to find lunch downtown for that price!“

“Andrea Pizza has been a fixture in the Skyway for many years. At lunchtime, they crank out pizza by the slice for the hungry office workers in downtown Minneapolis - and it's really, really good. No frills - pick your slices, they put them in the oven to warm, put them on a paper plate and hand you a cup. Quick and easy. A handful of tables to sit at, or take it back to the office. My fave - the veggie artichoke and tomato slice.“

“New favorite pizza spot! Have tried several different places for pizza but Savoy pizza is something else, the sauce is great, plenty of cheese, great crust. Overall 9/10, the workers at this location are always nice and answer any questions you have about the place!“

“Ordered thru doordash and felt like I was in restaurant due to the fact the food was hot hot....pasta had 3 meatballs with the sauce perfectly seasoned....pastas sauce well portioned for a dinner...I'm overall satisfied and I will show up In person to experience this establishment in the future!“

“I am just going to say if you have not been here, i would suggest you better give it a try. The family portions are perfect for a family or a large group. I was with a group of 12, and we ordered almost everything on the menu. I think ?. The shrimp linguini was ?. Or as the kids would say smackin ?. The service was very fast for the amount of food we ordered. We also ordered a couple of desserts that were just as ?. The brownie dessert was my favorite. The server Christy was was very good. Better get there and give it a try.“

“What a neat lively atmosphere: great local beers, good food and incredible service administered to us by a really helpful and personable server named Travis. We had stopped with a bunch of Air Force friends for a couple beers, ended up having Vesuvio pizza, the Bavarian pretzel and some other suggestions that the server made. All were prepared excellently in this super fun environment, The food came quickly with the kind of service where you just didn't have to worry about anything. All was remembered and was dealt out in the midst of our loud noisy crowd expertly. I have not been to this restaurant before but would certainly go again and it may become our go to hang out for these events. Could not find too much to improve on this experience - it was just busy, the fun and exciting kind of busy- which is often the mark of a great establishment.They also had creative menu options for those trying to observe dietary restrictions or preferences.“

“I just tried the New Hope location because I loved the Eagan one when I once lived in that area. I visited this New Hope location for the first time tonight on 10/9 at 7:50pm. I called in the order because I didn't see and order online option here. I ordered one order of Italian fries with cheese and added on pepperoni to them and also a thin 14 inch large pizza with salami. I also asked for an extra marinara sauce add on with the italian fries with cheese. I got home and there was no pepperoni on the Italian cheese fries or extra marinara sauce I asked for and didn't mind them charging extra for but I seemed to be charged for it even though I didn't receive this product as the total was 29. something and the total was 34 after tip since I did not do delivery and went to go get it myself. Maybe this could be resolved if there was on online ordering system added possibly? I did hear the employee repeat back my order correctly on the phone but apparently they didn't write it down after I called because 2 things were missing and not what I ordered.The food was very good I will say though. Also hard to find in the dark if you've never been here before it is inside the bowling alley and not a very lit up sign to direct people to this shop.“

“We've been visiting this Rocky Rococo for years. It's become a necessary stop each time we head to the other side of the cities. The slices are large, the dough is soft, the sauce and cheese pair well, and the sausage is always flavorful. They usually take about half an hour from call to pick up and the pizzas are always piping hot (so be careful!). We usually get two single topping pizzas with their breadsticks (those come with marinara and cheese sauce). For our family, it feeds 7 hungry adults with leftovers. If you've never tried this style of pizza, this is the place to do it.“

“Every time we go to Minneapolis, my wife and daughters drag me to Nu Look (next door) where they like to spend hrs shopping. I'm grateful that Broder's gives me an escape where I can hang out and stuff my face while I wait. The food and service are just as awesome as their staff.“

“Talk about a true neighborhood gem. We stumbled across this super cute, cozy Pizza and Pasta spot in South Minneapolis. This sister run spot has been around for 49 years! Always family owned and operated. It was a Monday evening and they run an all you can eat spaghetti deal for $10. Yeah. $10!!! What a steal. On top of that pints are $4 on Mondays. This spaghetti was phenomenal. I was truly blown away by the perfect cook on the noodles and the delicious, meaty red sauce. It brought all the feels and childhood memories from eating spaghetti growing up. Except my mom's was never this good (don't tell her). Service was also awesome. Our server was fast and friendly and the owner even came over to say hello and ask if everything was good. I am super excited to come back for pizza. I was drooling at every pie I saw coming from the kitchen. You have to check this place out! IG: danny_runsforbeer“