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Local Restaurants in Saint Paul, MN
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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Saint Paul, MN by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Estelle with a 4.9-star rating from 957 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 87/100. Also in the top tier: Tongue in Cheek and Mancini’s Char House. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Saint Paul is 4.6 stars from 2,684 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Saint Paul range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Cossetta
Cossetta stands out as a top-ranked favorite for its iconic Italian market and lively, family-friendly atmosphere that has made it a Saint Paul institution.
Most Reviewed
Cossetta
A high review count indicates broad popularity and consistent customer satisfaction, helping you choose a reliably well-liked spot.
For a quick, casual meal or market shopping, Cossetta is ideal; for a more upscale, intimate dining experience, consider Estelle or Forepaugh's.
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4.6★
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2,684
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Jul 4, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
A Saint Paul favorite with a stellar 4.9-star rating from nearly 1,000 reviews.
1806 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USAA Saint Paul staple with a 4.8-star rating from over 2,000 Google reviews.
989 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130, USAPraised by thousands, this Saint Paul restaurant holds a stellar 4.7-star rating.
531 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USARestaurants Rankings in Saint Paul, MN
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Estelle1806 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA | 4.9★ | 957 |
| #2 | Tongue in Cheek989 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130, USA | 4.8★ | 2,160 |
| #3 | Mancini’s Char House531 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA | 4.7★ | 4,776 |
| #4 | Cossetta211 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA | 4.6★ | 12,419 |
| #5 | Lost Fox213 4th St E Suite 100, St Paul, MN 55101, USA | 4.6★ | 793 |
| #6 | Hope Breakfast Bar - St. Paul1 S Leech St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA | 4.3★ | 1,939 |
| #7 | Holman's Table644 Bayfield St, St Paul, MN 55107, USA | 4.6★ | 1,636 |
| #8 | The Nook492 Hamline Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116, USA | 4.6★ | 4,932 |
| #9 | DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul425 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA | 4.7★ | 3,059 |
| #10 | Red Cow St. Paul393 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA | 4.6★ | 4,207 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
All Restaurants in Saint Paul
4.6 stars from over 12,000 Google reviews.
211 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
Consistently rated 4.6 stars from nearly 800 Google reviews in Saint Paul.
213 4th St E Suite 100, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
Consistently rated 4.3 stars from nearly 2,000 Google reviews.
1 S Leech St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
4.6 stars from over 1,600 Google reviews reflect consistent local customer satisfaction.
644 Bayfield St, St Paul, MN 55107, USA
4.6 stars from nearly 5,000 Google reviews, reflecting strong local popularity.
492 Hamline Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116, USA
4.7 stars from over 3,000 Google reviews confirms consistent quality.
425 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
Rated 4.6 stars with over 4,200 Google reviews in Saint Paul.
393 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
4.7 stars from 3,300 Google reviews, reflecting consistent quality and service.
371 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from nearly 2,000 Google reviews, this Saint Paul restaurant is a local favorite.
777 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
4.5 stars from nearly 2,000 Google reviews in Saint Paul.
788 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
A top-rated Saint Paul restaurant with 4.5 stars from nearly 1,900 reviews.
253 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
4.4 stars from over 1,800 Google reviews, reflecting consistent quality.
250 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,700 Google reviews, a trusted local dining choice.
1096 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,200 reviews, making it a trusted Saint Paul dining choice.
350 N Market St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,200 Google reviews highlight consistent quality.
267 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
Highly rated Saint Paul restaurant with 4.6 stars from over 1,000 Google reviews.
410 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from nearly 600 Google reviews, this Saint Paul restaurant is highly regarded.
276 Exchange St S, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
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Restaurants in Saint Paul, MN — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estelle | 87/100 | 4.9 ★ | 957 |
| 2 | Tongue in Cheek | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 2,160 |
| 3 | Mancini’s Char House | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 4,776 |
| 4 | Cossetta | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 12,419 |
| 5 | Lost Fox | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 793 |
| 6 | Hope Breakfast Bar - St. Paul | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,939 |
| 7 | Holman's Table | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,636 |
| 8 | The Nook | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 4,932 |
| 9 | DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 3,059 |
| 10 | Red Cow St. Paul | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 4,207 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · July 2026
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