Location: Bloomington
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Best Italian food near Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Bloomington. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Bloomington is the fifth largest city, as of 2016 estimates, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is located in Hennepin County on the north bank of the Minnesota River, above its confluence with the Mississippi River. Bloomington lies 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Minneapolis. As of the 2010 census the city's population was 82,893, and in 2016 the estimated population was 85,319.
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10. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Temporary Closure Will Reopen This Coming Jan 2020
Reviewed By Jessica D
We needed a quieter place to have dinner with some college friends & Olive Garden is a hit with the kids. Just be prepared for everything to be more expensive than other similar places. They kept our table full with breadsticks and salad and drinks full as well. Staff was nice and the volume in the room was quiet so we could all talk, which is what we wanted. Overall the food was typical Olive Garden and we all left full & happy, but several $$ lighter in our wallets.
9. Chianti Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By Skip S
Very professional staff. Very pleasant staff. Nice ambiance inside. Nice architecture inside. Good choice of entrees. Food was excellent. I've been here many times with family before. We're always enjoy it. Most recent time, my daughter discovered a long blue thick cotton thread in her entree. Our waitress was prompt in taking care of the issue. It was a thread from one of the kitchen towels. Without asking, she comped my daughter's meal. Please note that the thread issue was not common, and the situation was handled very professionally.
8. Andiamo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 293 reviews
Andiamo Italian Ristorante is a locally owned business serving the Eagan area of the Twin Cities. We pride ourselves in making fresh, flavorful food to share with you-- our extended family. So come in and make yourself at home. Our goal is to make you fee
Reviewed By Michael J
Bought some gift cards at Costco for this restaurant. Very friendly with a nice atmosphere. The service was prompt. The food was served hot and in an appropriate amount of time.Bread sticks and butter came first. The bread was warm. For our appetizers, my wife had the Veal Andiamo. She said it was slightly overdone but would order it again (hoping that next time it was cooked properly). I had the Spicy Chicken with pasta and marinara sauce. It's not on the menu proper, it was on a place card on the table. I am always worried that the restaurant's definition of spicy is different than mine. At first I did not taste the spiciness. About half way through my meal, I could taste it. The amount of heat was perfect for my tastes. I have never understood why people think that food is not properly seasoned unless you burn you taste buds.The prices were very appropriate for the entrees. I loved that we could make reservations, though on the Sunday night we went, we didn't need one. The restaurant was busy but still had some room for walk ins.
7. Brodersâ Pasta Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 386 reviews
Since 1994 Broders' Pasta Bar has been serving house made and quality imported pastas and risottos, focusing both on Italian regional traditions as well as seasonal & local ingredients. We source from Midwest farms, when possible, and grow vegetables in o
Reviewed By nytterbo
If you want authentic Italian food with good service, then Broders will not disappoint. The pastas are made in house daily and both entrees we had ( linguine with clams and linguine with Parma ham) were well prepared, nicely presented and delicious. Save room for deserts, they were fabulous also. The restaurant is busy, but get there either early or late because they do not take reservations.
6. Piada Italian Street Food
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By heuster3
I saw a review posted of Piada and complimented DaVonna H's photo. Since I was going to the Mall of America, I planned on going here for lunch.I ordered the Basil Pesto Pasta and added chicken. This was very good! Really good pesto flavor. The only thing I didn't like was he had the pan on the grill, put all the ingredients in, and then passed it to another guy who put it all together. It just sat there while he was doing a complicated salad for the woman in front of me..."Dang, it's a salad...why complicate things?" which was going through my mind.They were out of the peach iced tea, so I settled for the orange Italian soda. So by the time I found a seat, I'm not sure if the pasta had cooled down because of my search or that the pan wasn't hot enough. Other than that, it was good and the staff was friendly.There are so many places to eat. I would skip all the fast food and chain places and give this one a try.
5. Broadway Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Brian H
We chose this restaurant based on Tripadvisor reviews while on a visit to Minneapolis and were not disappointed. The restaurant was very busy when we arrived but the service was excellent. The waiting staff were courteous, helpful, and efficient. The salad was crisp and the pizza was excellent with generous toppings. The atmosphere is casual suiting a pizza restaurant.
4. Pizzeria Lola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 940 reviews
A Korean immigrant, inspired by the pure love of food, joy and her motherâs own delicious cooking, quits her day job, opens an artisan pizza pie place and names it after her dog. Thereâs no need to be overly patriotic here, but is there anything more Amer
Reviewed By idiotsabroad
Though I'm an old man and still enjoy a simple red sauce and pepperoni pizza, I do enjoy my visits to Pizzeria Lola. They have some great flavor combinations - interesting without being "precious." The Korean slant adds a fun dimension. Good food - nice place!
3. Pizza Luce
Overall Ratings
4 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By Jim C
Delicious quality pizza, fast delivery (about 30 minutes after ordering online), easy online ordering. Order was exactly as placed. Highly recommend giving this place a try.
2. Luna di Luna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By dave9956
Love the vibe of this place. Small with Italian music playing. We even heard The Doors sung by some Italian group.Simple menu with around 15 dishes. The Caesar salad (included) is decent with great parmesan. Bread is awesome - full of flavor and homemade.Pasta dishes were a bit of a letdown for us. Sauce is a little on the watery side and the pasta itself isn't homemade.Value is great, but I prefer Ciao Bella for just a couple more dollars a dish.That said, give it a try. Fun experience.
1. Ciao Bella
Overall Ratings
4 based on 589 reviews
Reviewed By Lilian M
The dinner started off nice with endless bread from an enthusiastic waiter (shout-out Brian). While we were waiting for the food took a trip to the bathroom... SO NICE. Full length mirror, good sanitation and a pleasing aroma. When our dinner arrived I was very pleased by my meal, however the portions are very small. One of my friends that ordered the fettachini Alfredo said that hers tasted very lemony. Other than this minor setback I would totally recommend this place for anyone looking for a fancy restaurant. Whether itâs to impress a date, flex that you are well off, or for an anniversary dinner, Ciao Bella is the place to be!
