Buca Di Beppo
This chain serves classic Italian food inspired by the cuisines of northern and southern Italy in a casual environment. With dishes like prosciutto-stuffed mushrooms, baked cheese manicotti, Italian sausage and peppers, and eggplant parmigiana, diners looking for a hearty Italian meal that's perfect for sharing with friends and family will definitely find it here. Buca Di Beppo's kids' menu includes kiddie favorites like macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs and pizza. Diners can also enjoy a cocktail, beer or wine selection from the restaurant's large wine list.
Buca Di Beppo
12650 Elm Creek Blvd. N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 494-3466
bucadibeppo.com
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Biaggi's is a casual Italian restaurant that features a menu of innovative homemade pastas, soups, salads, entrees and pizzas. Adults can try dishes like fettuccine with lobster, butternut squash ravioli, tilapia Florentine and pork osso buco. Kids will enjoy entrées like lasagna, spaghetti and pizza, all served with a drink and an ice cream sundae. Biaggi's also offers an extensive wine list and a full menu of gluten-free options. The casual environment, inviting décor and affordable prices make Biaggi's a good choice for families.
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
12051 Elm Creek Blvd.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 416-2225
biaggis.com
Boston's Gourmet Pizza & Sports Bar
Boston's Gourmet Pizza is the place to find gourmet pizzas, innovative pasta dishes, burgers, ribs and sandwiches. Enjoy unusual pizza combinations like tropical chicken, BLT pizza and sausage pomodoro or create your own gourmet masterpiece. Try pasta dishes like baked shrimp scampi, twisted macaroni and cheese or jambalaya fettuccine. The little ones have their own special menu with several kid-friendly choices. Boston's also features outdoor dining and a sports bar offering daily drink specials.
Boston's Gourmet Pizza Sports Bar
12109 Main St.
Maple Grove, MN
55369
(763) 315-4334
bostons.com
Frankie's Chicago Style Pizza, Pasta & Ribs
Diners looking for something a little bit different will appreciate Frankie's. This distinctive restaurant serves up Chicago-style thin crust pizzas, stuffed crust pizzas and pan pizzas with unusual names like chicken fajita pizza, bacon cheeseburger pizza and the sauerkraut supreme. Less adventuresome diners can choose from a menu of more traditional pizzas, sandwiches and barbecue. Voted Maple Grove Magazine's "Best Pizza in Maple Grove," Frankie's is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Frankie's Chicago Style Pizza, Pasta & Ribs
13724 83rd Way
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 420-9220
frankiespizza.com