Location: Mankato
Top Restaurants in Mankato
Where to eat Italian food in Mankato: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Mankato. Mankato (/mænˈkeɪtoʊ/ man-KAY-toh) is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. It is Minnesota's 22nd biggest city. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota outside the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline. North of Mankato Regional Airport, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city lies within Le Sueur County. Most of the city is in Blue Earth County.
Things to do in Mankato
6. Hy-Vee
Reviewed By Sam G
hy-vee's are my favourite dining option for salad bar in south dakota. this one offers all-you-can-eat, buffet-type option, where you can select items from its chinese, italian, hot dinner and dessert sections, as well as the soup/salad bar. all the items i picked were excellent.
5. Gary's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Murveman
Over the years, many friends and locals have recommended Gary's Pizza to me. I'm moving soon, and figured it was now or never that I try it. So, I ordered a extra cheese pizza for takeout (The service was fine and the workers were kind). As far as I know, I've had every other pizza in town (with the exception of that new Pieology place), and I can safely say that if Mankato didn't have a Pizza Hut, I'd call Gary's the worst pizza in town.Here's a run-down:1. The crust was bland and crunchy like a cracker.2. The sauce was minimal and not very flavorful3. The cheese was rubbery, and somehow not greasy.Although the pizza was made fresh, it tasted like leftovers.It truly is bizarre to me that so many people love this place. If you're new to the area and want a cheap pizza, I recommend Marco's or one of the nation-wide chains. If you want a truly delicious pizza, I strongly recommend Dino's or Topper's.
4. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By MNRiverValleyLocal
I just wanted to give a shout out to the host/hostesses and servers at Olive Garden, particularly Davide K who was our server this evening. We came in with a somewhat chaotic group (including a toddler and two older kids), and my special requests for dietary needs. And he remembered everything, was very attentive, and just made things go so smoothly. The Salmon was very good, and everyone else enjoyed their meals as well.
3. Jake's Stadium Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Jake's Pizza has been a southern Minnesota favorite for over 42 years. Our ingredients are made from scratch using family recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. We use fresh Wisconsin low fat mozzarella cheese made specifically
Reviewed By Glenn W
Ordered pizza for dinner before the football game. We were in town Tuesday evening for high school football, you order and pay first then they call out your order number when your pizza is done. Wasn't too busy when we got there. Took about 15 minutes to get the pizza, we asked specially for square cut. The pizza was really good. Self service for all. You get your own beverage, paper plates, silverware etc.Thanks for the review.
2. Dino's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By DebL457
We love this restaurant! The pizza is consistently really good and the vibe is just really laid back and comfortable! Highly recommend!
1. Pagliai's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By sdgibsonlp62
Passing through Mankato on our way to Minneapolis. Heard great things about this place so had to stop. Located in a nice area downtown. Parking is a little difficult. Once we got there we were seated right away. The service was good. Started out with the cheesy garlic bread which is very good. Then we got our pizzas. I like how the pieces are cut into squares. The sauce was good the right amount of toppings. I thought the crust was a little cardboardie. The taco pizza was marginal. Buffalo chicken pizza was okay. Our other Pizza with multiple toppings was very good. Glad we had a chance to give this place a try.
