Italian Restaurants in Minnesota

When Guy Fieri rolled his red Camaro into the Land of 10,000 Lakes, he discovered that Minnesota’s Italian food scene is anything but ordinary. Between 2007 and 2021, the spiky-haired host featured seven Italian gems across the North Star State on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with five still serving up flavor to this day.

From the Twin Cities to the northern reaches of Duluth, these spots have earned an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars from devoted diners. Leading the pack are Rustica in Moorhead and Pizzeria Lola in Minneapolis, both boasting stellar 4.7-star ratings, while Donatelli’s in White Bear Lake follows close behind at 4.6 stars. Whether you’re craving wood-fired pies, house-made pasta, or old-school red sauce recipes passed down through generations, these Triple D-approved destinations prove that authentic Italian flavor thrives far beyond the coasts. Minneapolis alone claims two featured spots, making the Twin Cities a must-visit hub for any Flavortown pilgrim seeking that perfect bite of Italian-American comfort.