Location: Excelsior
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Most Popular Italian food in Excelsior, Minnesota, United States
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Excelsior. Excelsior is a city on Lake Minnetonka in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 2,188, and in 2016 the estimated population was 2,316. The suburb is located 18 miles (29 km) west of downtown Minneapolis.
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10. Campiello
Overall Ratings
4 based on 242 reviews
Campiello blends a cosmopolitan sense of style with inventive Tuscan country cooking. Our Italian menu offers specialty-roasted meats, pizzas cooked in the wood-burning oven, as well as fresh pasta & seafood, all delivered in an artful, bustling restauran
Reviewed By amelulu
This place is very good with everything from the welcoming hostess thru the buss staff. Our server, Katherine, was very attentive w/o being intrusive and made some great suggestions. The assisting staff were pleasant, attentive and very professional and polite. The evening started out with being seated outside with cocktails where we enjoyed a wonderful offering of fresh Italian Bread and creamy butter. The outdoor seating is very nice with large canvas umbrellas, lights, and beautiful floral; heat lamps are available when needed. There's also ample indoor seating and a bar area. We were there on couples nite which is a great value 4-course meal offering for $55 per couple--however we ordered off theRegular menu. The spaghetti and meatballswere very good with a sweeter sauce to themwhich reminded me of my great gramma roses homemade sauce from Iron River Michigan. My husband had the fettuccine w shrimp and cauliflower in a tasty homemade tomato basilsauce. We finished the meal by sharing their ever popular tiramisu with chocolate shavings and fresh raspberries . Very creamy and good -- and not like your average tiramisu. We will definitely go back when we are in the area.
9. Gina Maria's Pizza - Chanhassen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Steve0315
We visited on Friday, April 13, 2012 at noon. We came here because someone had come around our office handing out menus and coupons for this place. Having never been here we thought we would give a local place a try. There are 3 locations in the metro Twin Cities. These are strictly take-out places, no seating at all.If you follow my reviews you know that my wife is a native of the Philadelphia area and I lived there for 10 years. Therefore, we think we know good pizza. This was the most terrible tasting pizza we have ever had, any time, anywhere, period. We had lousy pizza in Fort Meyers, but this place in Minnesota is the champ of bad pizza. We ordered a large "New York Style" cheese pizza. The crust was no where near foldable; it was thick as bread dough and some areas were under cooked. The sauce was very flat tasting and there was far too much volume of this red "stuff". The cheese was a mix of mozzarella and (can you believe?) CHEDDAR!?!?!? The taste of this pizza was metalic and chemical and an off-putting mouth texture. $11.99 for 14" pizza plus tax.We threw this away in the garbage. Never again!
8. Spasso
Overall Ratings
3 based on 208 reviews
A lively neighborhood restaurant and wine bar just minutes from the eastern shores of Lake Minnetonka. We feature a crowd - pleasing mix of Italian classics and imaginative dishes featuring fresh entrees, scrumptious pastas, and delectable desserts. Spass
Reviewed By danrQ1397DH
Location is about the only thing positive to say about Spasso. The food is mediocre at best and the service is absolutely horrendous. This is the second time with different waiters (both guys) that just give absolutely terrible service. They act like they donât want to be there and it shows. I had the lasagna which was ok. My wife did have a pasta dish which she liked but it is hard to overcome the terrible service. At the end of the meal the waiter dropped my credit card in my glass of water and said âI am not going to get thatâ. Didnât bother to say sorry. Did he think I wanted to drink it after I had to fish it out? He should have gotten it out and asked if I wanted a new glass of water but his obvious laziness shows and that would be way too much for him to handle. The food just isnât good enough to justify tolerating such terrible service.We are very sorry that we dropped the ball on your evening. We are constantly striving to improve and hope to make our guests enjoy their complete experience. So we are thankful for the feedback and we will look further into your review. We will definitely be talking about this situation and training staff on how to improve. Please feel free to email our manager, Amanda at [email protected] and we'll do our best to make it up to you!
7. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Eden Prairie, MN then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Conveniently located on Mitchell Road, your Eden Prairie Buca di Beppo is everyone's favorite Italian re
Reviewed By patrickd747
What a restaurant! I've never seen anything like it - so fun. We had good service, the food was excellent and abundant! Although you pay for that abundance... It was very pricey for two people. They suggest that you can enjoy the left-overs, but for tourists that doesn't work out so great. The quality of the food justified the price, but we were paying for an extra potion we didn't need. I understand the whole family theme and why they make you order that way, but it did make it awkward for a dinner for two. But if you're a larger group, this place would be an excellent choice. Get the pope table!One note - probably the best marinara sauce I've had (or at least among the best). Which to me is a great sign- if they care about sauce that much, it bears well for other dishes as well.Thank you, patrickd747, for the terrific review! At Buca, we strive to provide delicious, authentic Italian food and world-class service, so we're happy to see that reflected on your visit! We appreciate you sharing such wonderful feedback about your entire dining experience! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review and for giving your visit to Buca a much-appreciated 4-star rating. We look forward to seeing and serving you again soon!
6. Tino's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Serving the best of New York Style pizza and amazing italian food for over 12 years. Family owned and operated providing that special touch only a locally run business can. Kids enjoy their time with us coloring and creating from our one of a kind colorin
Reviewed By Steve55331
If you like calzones this is the place for you.It is fast and courtesy service and well the sauce makes the calzone.
5. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Eden Prairie, MN then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Conveniently located on Mitchell Road, your Eden Prairie Buca di Beppo is everyone's favorite Italian re
Reviewed By patrickd747
What a restaurant! I've never seen anything like it - so fun. We had good service, the food was excellent and abundant! Although you pay for that abundance... It was very pricey for two people. They suggest that you can enjoy the left-overs, but for tourists that doesn't work out so great. The quality of the food justified the price, but we were paying for an extra potion we didn't need. I understand the whole family theme and why they make you order that way, but it did make it awkward for a dinner for two. But if you're a larger group, this place would be an excellent choice. Get the pope table!One note - probably the best marinara sauce I've had (or at least among the best). Which to me is a great sign- if they care about sauce that much, it bears well for other dishes as well.Thank you, patrickd747, for the terrific review! At Buca, we strive to provide delicious, authentic Italian food and world-class service, so we're happy to see that reflected on your visit! We appreciate you sharing such wonderful feedback about your entire dining experience! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review and for giving your visit to Buca a much-appreciated 4-star rating. We look forward to seeing and serving you again soon!
4. Detello's Pizza & Pasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By BadOscar
Lived within 2 miles of the Eden Prairie location for the past 20 years. Itâs my place for thin crust pizza. Always friendly as they know me by name. Pasta with cheesy garlic bread is also great. Both my kids grew up on the high quality food they have served!
3. Red Sauce Rebellion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By TERRISCHWARTZ
We stopped in here after going to Ice Castles - it was perfect for our group of 11. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu - plus there was a childrenâs menu. My husband and I shared a Caesar salad - it was big enough to share. I had the spaghetti and meatballs & my husband had the lasagna. Both were good. He liked his more than I liked mine. We shared a cannoli for desert - I have had better. It was an average restaurant with very friendly staff.
2. Joey Nova's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Shanghaisol
Weâre new to this area and exceptionally delighted to find Joey Novaâs, based on a neighborâs recommendation. Spot on awesome! Exceptional flavors and service. Well done, Joey Novaâs! (The photo - this is pizza by the slice!)
1. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Eden Prairie, MN then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Conveniently located on Mitchell Road, your Eden Prairie Buca di Beppo is everyone's favorite Italian re
Reviewed By patrickd747
What a restaurant! I've never seen anything like it - so fun. We had good service, the food was excellent and abundant! Although you pay for that abundance... It was very pricey for two people. They suggest that you can enjoy the left-overs, but for tourists that doesn't work out so great. The quality of the food justified the price, but we were paying for an extra potion we didn't need. I understand the whole family theme and why they make you order that way, but it did make it awkward for a dinner for two. But if you're a larger group, this place would be an excellent choice. Get the pope table!One note - probably the best marinara sauce I've had (or at least among the best). Which to me is a great sign- if they care about sauce that much, it bears well for other dishes as well.Thank you, patrickd747, for the terrific review! At Buca, we strive to provide delicious, authentic Italian food and world-class service, so we're happy to see that reflected on your visit! We appreciate you sharing such wonderful feedback about your entire dining experience! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review and for giving your visit to Buca a much-appreciated 4-star rating. We look forward to seeing and serving you again soon!
