Location: Edina
Top Restaurants in Edina
Edina Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Edina
Edina (/iːˈdaɪnə/ ( listen) ee-DY-nə), officially known as the City of Edina, is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is an affluent suburb situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis. Edina began as a small farming and milling community in the 1860s. The population was 47,941, as of 2010.
Things to do in Edina
1. Ciao Bella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By Tee-gal - Windsor, Colorado
After reading many reviews, decided to give Ciao Bella a try. Even though it was Valentine’s Day, Ciao Bella did a fantastic job! We had a reservation at 8:15 and did not have to wait. The entire staff was on top of their game! The server described the specials and the menu with such enthusiasm and knowledge we wanted to try it all!! Service was great! The second our water glass was empty, it was refilled. Very attentive staff!!
They have a very good wine list and we started with a Rombauer Zin. The fruit forward wine was perfect for the evening. My husband had the chicken and kale soup and I had the basic blue salad. Very delicious! For entrées we had the short rib ravioli (full order) and the Caio e Pepe/grilled shrimp with Parmesan pasta (small order) The ravioli was absolutely fantastic but the shrimp over cooked. I only ate one shrimp from my dish.
Keep up the good work! Your entire staff should be complimented!
2. The Cheesecake Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 404 reviews
The Cheesecake Factory offers something for everyone featuring a wide variety of over 200 menu items prepared fresh to order each day, plus over 30 legendary varieties of the Finest Cheesecake.
Reviewed By marknlynder - Minneapolis, Minnesota
1:00 on a Sunday, of course it was busy. We were seated in about 15 minutes, not bad. Our server Dannica was great, took our order quickly, very friendly and attentive. While we waited, and waited, and waited, and waited for our food, Dannica refilled our drinks, offered more bread while we waited some more, let us know the kitchen was backed up, and refilled our drinks again as we waited even more.
46 minutes, yes 46 minutes after we ordered, our meal came. Unfortunately, a different omelette than the one I ordered came. My wife’s burger was cooked medium-well instead of medium-rare.
It really shouldn’t take 2+ hours for lunch. And it’s really not that hard to get the food order filled correctly.
Were it not for our server, it would have been a complete failure. Even so, three stars are too high for the Cheesecake Factory in Edina.
Oh, and it took so long to get our lunch, we asked for a piece of cheesecake to go. At least the piece we got was the right one.
Probably won’t be back.
3. Original Pancake House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Mark G - New York City
The Original Pancake House is open only for breakfast and lunch. I had breakfast there 3 times and always got a satisfying meal of good quality. Their oatmeal is one of the best. Egg and meat dishes have been cooked exactly as I asked and are of good quality. Be careful not to order too many things - the portions are generous. Great meals for reasonable prices.
4. Isles Bun & Coffee Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By mushroomjar - Rochester, Minnesota
First time I've had the chance to stop here! YUM! 2 puppy dog tails & a caramel pecan cinnamon bun with an iced coffee. Perfect snack for 2! And we left with 1/2 a bun to take home. Homemade taste, fun location. New annual or more stop!
We were not sure if we could dig at the sidewalk tables with our pups so we picnicked on the grass across the street. Probably more comfy for the pups anyway!
5. Yum Kitchen & Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By krae21 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Yum, well the name of the restaurant says it all. Great, woman-owned local business. Great choices with some seasonal offerings. I usually order a salad that has salmon on it (changes seasonally). Also like the veggie sandwich. And then there is the dessert case, take your pick! The restaurant can be a bit noisy, but there is a back room that's quieter. I have ordered box lunches for business meetings too.
6. Mill Valley Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By TDJ10 - Alexandria, Minnesota
Love supporting local, creative chefs!! So hard to find awesome restaurants outside the cities. Gluten free options all over the menu, proves attention to detail, and dedication to real food done right!! Wings awesome, Cuban sandwich was great-as per my Cuban expert daughter, smoked pork loin delicious, good wine list...Loved the kids room!! We recommend!!
7. Good Earth--Galleria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By havtogo - Austin, Texas
Are dinner on a Sunday evening. The food was delicious. The menu is quite varied with lots of natural offerings. The service left something to be desired, though. I had trouble getting the attention of the waiter, even though the restaurant was not full. The food preparation was quite slow. I waited a long time after ordering. The non-alcoholic beverages at this restaurant are grossly overpriced. I was charged for a refill on iced tea. Almost every restaurant I have been to gives free refills on iced tea. My recommendation is to skip the overpriced beverages and just order the food.
8. Wok in the Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By scan1man - Bloomington, Minnesota
I had lunch here, just walked in because it was close. The ambiance was casual, the service was attentive and friendly, and the food was uniquely good. I ordered the lunch special with Hot Sour Soup (good) Spring Rolls (very good, fresh, with a house-made peanut sauce), and Sesame Chicken (clearly a house recipe, made with real pieces of white meat, and very flavorful). Even the Iced tea was well done. I think all in it was a $13 bill and well worth it.
9. Patisserie 46
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Sundog17 - Andover, MA
We stayed a few blocks away while visiting family in Minneapolis. We walked over several times just to buy pastries and drink coffee.
10. Edina Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By Lew S
We've eaten there many times and it's consistent if not overly creative. We had meals ranging from steak and pierogies to mac and cheese to fish tacos. All were good to very good. My fish tacos (3) were right on for flavor, quantity and appearance. Good value though the bartender could give a better pour on the post dinner aperitifs.
