Continental in Minnesota

Christos Greek Restaurant serves a wide array of traditional Greek and American food in a comfortable setting. The fireplace is great for long Minnesota winters and the large outdoor patio is perfect for those hot sunny days. With a wood-burning oven in the kitchen, the restaurant serves up tasty Greek-inspired pizzas. Pull up to the full bar, watch the cooks at work and have a drink before you dine.

Modeled and named after Italy's treasured city, Arezzo Ristorante gives you an authentic Italian experience and cuisine. From its menu to the wait staff to the beautiful frescoes painted on the walls, this establishment can fool you into believing you're on a true European vacation. Specializing in brick-oven pizzas, Arezzo also prides itself on pastas that are homemade and ready to be paired with your choice of a variety of wines. An outdoor patio and indoor elegance make it a perfect place for a date.

Since the 1980s, Pete and Jodi Detello have been specializing in pizza and pasta created from their own recipes using only the freshest meats, veggies, and natural cheese available. A customer favorite is the garlic toast which comes with or without fresh mozzarella cheese on top. The small, medium, and large pizzas come in a thin, double crust, or deep dish variety with an impressive list of fresh ingredients to add on. A nice selection of beer and wine is also available. Food delivery is offered for orders over $50 with 48-hour notice. It is located in the Townline Square shopping complex on Dell Road.

This is the Shakopee branch of a St. Paul-based chain of take-out restaurants. Pizza 'n' Pasta serves pizza, pasta dinners, salads, Buffalo wings, garlic cheesebread, hot hoagies and beverages. The restaurant also offers fundraising programs for non-profit groups, such as "Pizza Night At Your School."