The best restaurants in Edina

39 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Popular place with a clean atmosphere whipping up burritos, tacos, fajitas and margaritas.

12759 Riverdale Blvd ste 102 (Minneapolis)

Popular place with a clean atmosphere whipping up burritos, tacos, fajitas and margaritas.

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JJ'S POKE BOWL

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Casual eatery, popular for lunch, featuring poke bowls, ramen, sushi, salads and other Hawaiian cuisine.

6817 York Ave S

Casual eatery, popular for lunch, featuring poke bowls, ramen, sushi, salads and other Hawaiian cuisine.

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Basil

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New York-style pizza (including gluten-free and kosher options) and veggie burgers, plus sushi and salads.

5101 Minnetonka Blvd (Minneapolis)

New York-style pizza (including gluten-free and kosher options) and veggie burgers, plus sushi and salads.

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Vibrant restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese fare served on a conveyor belt.

3236 W Lake St (Minneapolis)

Vibrant restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese fare served on a conveyor belt.

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Giordano's

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Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

3000 W 66th St (Richfield)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

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Unpretentious eatery serving a variety of all-day eats, from omelets & gyros to deep-dish pizza.

7100 Amundson Ave

Unpretentious eatery serving a variety of all-day eats, from omelets & gyros to deep-dish pizza.

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Casual restaurant at Southdale Center offering sushi rolls, sake, and cocktails, plus happy hour.

200 Southdale Cir #2C (Minneapolis)

Casual restaurant at Southdale Center offering sushi rolls, sake, and cocktails, plus happy hour.

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Casual Japanese sushi & Thai eatery for classic fare in a stylish space with an outdoor patio.

3070 Excelsior Blvd (Minneapolis)

Casual Japanese sushi & Thai eatery for classic fare in a stylish space with an outdoor patio.

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Taco Libre

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Mexican joint with a street-food feel dishing up tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more.

5125 Edina Industrial Blvd #800

Mexican joint with a street-food feel dishing up tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more.

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Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

2922 W 66th St (Richfield)

Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

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Pizzeria Lola

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Modern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair & global wines.

5557 Xerxes Ave S (Minneapolis)

Modern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair & global wines.

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Casual pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, sandwiches & pasta.

4960 W 77th St

Casual pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, sandwiches & pasta.

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Casual tacos joint tucked into a mall food court for enchiladas and burritos.

10 Southdale Ctr

Casual tacos joint tucked into a mall food court for enchiladas and burritos.

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PURALIMA Cantina

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Mexican restaurant offering burritos, tacos, and homemade margaritas in casual surroundings.

3925 W 50th St

Mexican restaurant offering burritos, tacos, and homemade margaritas in casual surroundings.

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JK's Table

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Weekday breakfast & lunch spot for sushi, Asian bowls & American deli sandwiches in low-key digs.

7401 Metro Blvd #155

Weekday breakfast & lunch spot for sushi, Asian bowls & American deli sandwiches in low-key digs.

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Regional chain with a long menu of pizzas, hoagies & more, ordered at the counter or for delivery.

5124 Gus Young Ln (Minneapolis)

Regional chain with a long menu of pizzas, hoagies & more, ordered at the counter or for delivery.

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New American eatery and sushi bar offering eclectic dining in a chic setting.

3520 W 70th St

New American eatery and sushi bar offering eclectic dining in a chic setting.

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Straightforward restaurant preparing tacos, burritos & queso fundido, plus nachos & salsa.

5447 Nicollet Ave (Minneapolis)

Straightforward restaurant preparing tacos, burritos & queso fundido, plus nachos & salsa.

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The Sample Room

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Create-your-own pairings of cocktails, wine flights, small plates & charcuterie at this cozy spot.

2124 Marshall St NE (Minneapolis)

Create-your-own pairings of cocktails, wine flights, small plates & charcuterie at this cozy spot.

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Prima

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Intimate, farm-to-fork trattoria featuring traditional, from-scratch Italian fare & ample wines.

5325 Lyndale Ave S (Minneapolis)

Intimate, farm-to-fork trattoria featuring traditional, from-scratch Italian fare & ample wines.

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Stylish locale offering modern Italian food, wine & cocktails, plus a seasonal patio & pergola bar.

4724 Cedar Ave S (Minneapolis)

Stylish locale offering modern Italian food, wine & cocktails, plus a seasonal patio & pergola bar.

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Parkway Pizza

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Neighborhood pizzeria known for its square-cut, Sota-style pies with vegan options, hoagies, and more.

2851 Johnson St NE (Minneapolis)

Neighborhood pizzeria known for its square-cut, Sota-style pies with vegan options, hoagies, and more.

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Casual eatery featuring a menu of fresh sushi and hand rolls, including a bluefin tuna option.

2819 Nicollet Ave (Minneapolis)

Casual eatery featuring a menu of fresh sushi and hand rolls, including a bluefin tuna option.

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Simple joint serving spinach-artichoke dip & wood-fired pizzas, including design-your-own versions.

96 Broadway St NE (Minneapolis)

Simple joint serving spinach-artichoke dip & wood-fired pizzas, including design-your-own versions.

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Stylish, contemporary restaurant serving sushi specialties, plus sake & cocktails.

116 N 1st Ave (Minneapolis)

Stylish, contemporary restaurant serving sushi specialties, plus sake & cocktails.

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Relaxed place serving fresh pizzas with sweet sauce and creative toppings alongside Italian fries.

5820 Lincoln Dr

Relaxed place serving fresh pizzas with sweet sauce and creative toppings alongside Italian fries.

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Thin-crust pies, burgers, wings, beers & lots of sports TVs in a space with World War II decor.

875 45th Ave NE (Minneapolis)

Thin-crust pies, burgers, wings, beers & lots of sports TVs in a space with World War II decor.

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Kado no Mise

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Elevated takes on classic Japanese cuisine & sushi, plus cocktails, served in modern surrounds.

33 N 1st Ave (Minneapolis)

Elevated takes on classic Japanese cuisine & sushi, plus cocktails, served in modern surrounds.

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Sushi Train

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Relaxed Japanese conveyor belt restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, poke bowls & ramen.

1200 Nicollet Mall STE C3 (Minneapolis)

Relaxed Japanese conveyor belt restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, poke bowls & ramen.

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Cozy neighborhood spot offering cooked-to-order pasta & risotto with Italian wines & daily specials.

5000 Penn Ave S (Minneapolis)

Cozy neighborhood spot offering cooked-to-order pasta & risotto with Italian wines & daily specials.

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Shark Fish & Chicken is all about fresh seafood and seriously crispy chicken, from hot fish fillets to juicy fried pieces that hit the…

5708 Brookdale Dr N (Minneapolis)

Shark Fish & Chicken is all about fresh seafood and seriously crispy chicken, from hot fish fillets to juicy fried pieces that hit the spot. When you need a quick bite or a family feast this week, quality ingredients and friendly vibes make dinner plans kind of a no-brainer.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 8, 2026

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When you want that Twin Cities to Spain escape, Rincón 38 serves shareable Spanish tapas with cozy, old world vibes. Since 2012, this…

3801 Grand Ave S (Minneapolis)

When you want that Twin Cities to Spain escape, Rincón 38 serves shareable Spanish tapas with cozy, old world vibes. Since 2012, this neighborhood spot pairs delicious small plates with a thoughtful lineup of old world wines and rotating beers, perfect for lingering conversation with your crew.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Eden Restaurant

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Unfussy, cash-only eatery, open only on weekdays at lunch, serving traditional Vietnamese meals.

7130 Shady Oak Rd (Eden Prairie)

Unfussy, cash-only eatery, open only on weekdays at lunch, serving traditional Vietnamese meals.

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La Mesa

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Cozy eatery for Ecuadorian and Latin-inspired fare such as burgers and pizzas, plus craft beer and cocktails.

230 Cedar Lake Rd S (Minneapolis)

Cozy eatery for Ecuadorian and Latin-inspired fare such as burgers and pizzas, plus craft beer and cocktails.

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The Roadside

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Industrial-chic bar with burgers, tacos, sandwiches & craft beers, plus bocce & pull tabs.

12530 Ulysses St NE (Minneapolis)

Industrial-chic bar with burgers, tacos, sandwiches & craft beers, plus bocce & pull tabs.

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Casual pizzeria turning out coal-fired, thin-crust specialty pies, with craft beers on tap & wine.

600 N Washington Ave (Minneapolis)

Casual pizzeria turning out coal-fired, thin-crust specialty pies, with craft beers on tap & wine.

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Blue Birch

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Minneapolis Marriott Southwest eatery offering regional comfort foods for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

5801 Opus Pkwy (Minnetonka)

Minneapolis Marriott Southwest eatery offering regional comfort foods for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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When you're overdue for a quick hop downtown, Pizza Lucé Downtown nails it with innovative, award-winning pizzas built on local…

119 N 4th St (Minneapolis)

When you're overdue for a quick hop downtown, Pizza Lucé Downtown nails it with innovative, award-winning pizzas built on local ingredients, plus hoagies, salads and desserts. The tap list leans Minnesota, and there are legit vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options...

From the Woodbury newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Long-lasting pizzeria serving inventive pies, pasta dishes & burgers in unfussy environs.

4106 Lakeland Ave N (Minneapolis)

Long-lasting pizzeria serving inventive pies, pasta dishes & burgers in unfussy environs.

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