1. Mucci's
8.3
786 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · West Seventh · 16 tips and reviews
Shawn: The real star of Mucci's is the small plate. Calamari, Brussel sprouts, and a wonderful asparagus with whipped pecorino are def worth your time. The specially crafted for Mucci's pilsner is too good.
Karen Peters: The mushroom agnolotti is an explosion of flavors in your mouth. The sunchokes are a delightful change from a side of potatoes. And prosecco by the carafe - need I say more?
Andrew Klein: The Donut Shop sells starting at 8 am Saturdays and Sundays until they're gone.
2. I - Nonni
8.1
981 Sibley Memorial Hwy (at Stonebridge Rd), Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Amanda Dickman: scolio had calamari, shrimp, clams, and mussels prepared perfectly
Luke Strehlow: The service, food, and atmosphere were all amazing. Loved it!
Lauren Patrick: Great happy hour menu
7. Buca di Beppo
7.6
2728 Gannon Rd (at Norfolk Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · Highland · 32 tips and reviews
Alli Kahle: Get the seafood platter appetizer. Calamari, mussels, and shrimp. Spendy but soooo worth it! Perfectly cooked seafood can't be beat.
Mikey Montgomery: If you like a touch of spicy, ask for the Spicy Chicken Rigatoni....delish!
Lyssa: Server Josh was outstanding!
8. The Lexington
8.4
1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Restaurant · Summit Hill · 7 tips and reviews
Nancy McIntire: Three of us had a steak - each differently, but perfectly done. Cocktails-Sconnie Style was our favorite, but all good. A splurge, but we will definitely go again soon.
Eric Breece: Well, it’s hard to go wrong at the Lex. The rooftop bar is great and the (on tap) Moscow Mules are well worth it.
Gunnar S: For brunch the Salmon hash is amazing!
9. Joan's in the Park
8.9
631 Snelling Ave S (at W Bayard Ave), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Highland · 18 tips and reviews
Sean O'Brien: Steak is a must-try. Brown butter pudding was amazing - light and rich at the same time. Staff was friendly and prompt. Honestly loved it - deserves to be listed among the Twin Cities best.
City Pages: City Pages #5 top ten steak house. "Soft, subtle lighting in a not-at-all stuffy neighborhood joint can be the perfect accoutrements to a nice, red cut of perfectly seasoned meat.
Lindsay Brown: Try the new Napoleon at joan's! It's vegetarian too!
11. The Saint Paul Hotel
8.6
350 Market St (btwn W 4th & 5th St), Saint Paul, MN
Hotel · Downtown St. Paul · 27 tips and reviews
Steve Hanneman: Historic and romantic . We live in the Twin Cities and spend 2 or 3 getaway weekends here annually. Service is always impeccable. It's like imagining life from 75 years ago.
Andy Noble: I love these old-style American hotels with beautiful eccentric bars and restaurants with ambiance, atmosphere, and service
Sarah Greshowak: The pillows are too tall
12. Kincaid's
8.2
380 Saint Peter St Ste 125, Saint Paul, MN
Steakhouse · Downtown St. Paul · 19 tips and reviews
Naomi Orre: French Dip Sliders and their sweet potato fries were delicious! They have a great happy hour. If you parked in the Lawson Parking Ramp, get your validation sticker (free parking for up to 3 hours).
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: Try the Crab and Artichoke Dip. The warm, rich crab and artichoke dip is a timeless standby.—Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, February 2011
Colleen McGuire: Happy hour begins at 9:00 p.m. instead of 10:00 p.m. Cheers!
13. El Burrito Mercado
9.1
175 Cesar Chavez St (at State St), Saint Paul, MN
Burrito Restaurant · Concord - Robert · 42 tips and reviews
Christopher Popov: Lovely Mexican market with a wider variety of goods with a restaurant that is a must try. Get the gordita platter.
Lane Pelovsky: The BEST place to eat Mexican Food in the twin cities. Incredibly authentic and amazing flavors. Get something with Chorizo. The market is fantastic too!
Ruben Alvarez: This place is authentic. I'm talking reall tortillas, dishes, drinks, you name it! The mercado is like one you'd find in Mexico
15. Caffe Biaggio
7.9
2356 University Ave W (at Carleton St), Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · St. Anthony · 17 tips and reviews
Samm Christiansen: It's a hidden gem. Great home-style Italian food, reasonable prices, good service, nice ambiance.
City Pages: Tomato Basil - "A temperate bowl with an order of toasty arancini or their fabulously sharp goat cheese torta, ribboned with basil pesto and fig jam, makes an ideal lunch." - Emily Weiss
studioL: Plenty of free parking behind the building. Especially helpful w/light rail construction!