23 Best Italian Restaurants near Long Lake

“I am quite a picky eater and have dined in and done several take out orders. I really can't find a thing to complain about, lol! That's big in a picky girl's world! Lobster linguini and the Stozzapreti Primavera are wonderful. I should note I have them make the Stozzapreti Primavera with fettuccine instead of the dumpling style Stozzapreti and add extra veggies. They also have a wonderful red wine called The Boss which is delicious! And they cork it to take home! ? And, if that's not good enough reason for the 5 stars, they have a great staff and friendly service! ?Thanks Primo, hope you will keep it up for years to come!“

“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!“

“I was hungry and they fed me, it was cold outside and they sheltered me, the small pepperoni and green olive pizza left my hands greasy and their bathroom's soap dispenser cleansed me. Tasty food at a reasonable price with cheery staff. Recommended.“

“We loved this place. The focaccia was the best thing we had. It's deceptively underwhelming to look at, but it's crispy on the outside, rich and soft in the center and goes well with the pasta sauce. Definitely order the pasta over the pizza. Arrancini was great too.“

“Another hidden Chanhassen gem! But pizza! They have a a lunch pizza buffet! WHAAAAT?! I haven't taken anything to go here, but have enjoyed each pizza in the buffet. I would say the price is pretty equivalent to the value you get. If you want a really casual lunch, this is the place to be. The service is friendly, but you don't really interact with them besides getting your drink and paying before entering the buffet. This is definitely the place for a quick, casual lunch.“

“This location was hit or miss for a while a few years ago. I'm happy to say that lately this Gina Maria's location is consistently excellent! The pizza is phenomenal (we usually get the New York style pepperoni) and the service is first class! Living very close to this location we almost always get carry-out. The pie is always ready and hot at the time given upon ordering. It is an absolute luxury to have this pizza option so close in EP!“

“Did an order ahead and ended up having to wait about 15 minutes past my pickup time, but honestly just watching how much fun the staff were having was worth the wait. They very clearly love their job and it made for a really warm environment. They also gave me $20 off for my next visit!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“What truly sets this place apart from anywhere else is quality and good variety From classic Margherita pizza to innovative gourmet creations, each slice is a work of art. Rich bouquet of flavor in every bite, highlighting a commitment to quality and taste that is unmatched. There is something about charred crust dipped in sauce provided at every location ✨Every time I’m here I’m greeted (at least with a smile ) and told that they’re happy to see me. I feel welcomed and this place is very inviting. It’s a great place to share with friends and more.My go to order: the Mattozzi Pizza - it’s includes prosciutto Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options and easy substitutionsParking: Free big Parking lotWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and accommodating“

“LOCATION LOCATION! The fact that you can walk around the corner, pick up a great pizza and be back at Unmapped in 5 minutes makes for an excellent time. Gina Maria's never disappoints, the crust is perfect and the toppings are fresh. The pizza is on par with Pizza Luce and far better than the run of the mill Dominos. She's cozy and unpretentious, what more can you ask for?“

“This is a lovely spot for lunch or brunch. My third visit, with a friend who had never been before. He had a salad with crispy chicken, and I had the mushroom ravioli and a side salad, everything was really great. Our server was not super attentive, but the place seemed busy when we were there. It was easy to have a conversation, and we enjoyed the light bright atmosphere.Parking: It's in a Nordstrom in a shopping mall, so there's plenty of parking for the mall.Kid-friendliness: It's more of a grownup lunch place. I would imagine kids would enjoy something different.“

“My sister in laws and myself met up for supper one night. When we called ahead they had told us it might be a 20 minute wait but when we arrived we were seated right away. Our waitress was excellent, on top of refills and checking in on us. When we got our to go boxes she also brought us fresh breadsticks to take home. And of course she gave us extra mints.. top notch!“

“It's some of the best thin crust pizza I've had since I can remember. We had a 4 meat pizza and added oinion. This is why it was expensive, 5 toppings. I would do it again. There are no surprises. They are not trying to make a traditional pizza into something it is not. The best part of the pizza, I would say, are the toppings, especially the sausage. Red's has the best sausage by far anywhere. That is saying something since it's not even my favorite topping, but it was tonight. Missed the buffet at lunch, and that does look to be the best value. I ended up adding 4 garlic and cheese slices(one order) with a large ramekin of marinara for $8.00. That is $2.00/ slice, not a great value there, so perhaps try it 1st at a lunch buffet to see if you would order it as a stand-alone order some other time. Lastly, the staff were very kind and just the right amount of attentiveness . Lastly lastly the pizza is in squares. Grab a knife and fork for all you triangle lovers out there. You will do just fine. See you next time red's!Parking: Big lot, shared parking with strip mall business.“

“Found Maggie’s on Google and it was great! The server was new although maybe that’s good as she made up for it with willingness to help and friendliness making the experience excellent. The Calzone came out faster than expected and was perfect. I’ll be back!“

“Tried the Shrimp Fra Diavolo. We were able to request our desired spice level which is great for those that like things mild. Sara G was so helpful in helping out with suggestions and was just a pleasure to work with. THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD MAKE THIS PLACE OVER THE TOP WOULD BE TO BEING BACK THE FRUTTI DE MARI PASTA. Please ?? That was our favorite!!!!“

“Today, I got the kindest surprise upon delivery! A 17 year old delivery driver (Brady?) felt like I had spent too much on what I had ordered and asked his manager to throw in a few pizza slices!!! I don’t know this guy but his thoughtfulness and consideration made my day! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!“

“Amazing, fun, tasty. Only problem is the price and how often you see cooks come out the bathroom. One didn't wash his hands but I'm not gonna stop you in mid traffic. Liquor is good, ask for light ice or none at all. Took a group there, we ate just about everything. Price was big, not allot of promotions were given.Kid-friendliness: Arcade games and feet room.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy in, easy out with assistance.“

“If you like corn, I highly recommend the polenta fries!! But be careful, because they come out piping hot, but the amazing sauces will help cool them down. Veggie lasagna was fantastic...really mad I forgot my leftovers. We've been here several times & have never left unsatisfied.“