Best Saint Paul Neighborhoods for restaurants (2026)
Restaurant density, average rating, and cuisine variety within a 5-minute walk — ranked for where to eat.
18 neighborhoods ranked from live points-of-interest data within a 500-metre walk of each neighborhood centre — not editorial opinion. Ordered by restaurants fit (0–100), which reweights the six Vibe Score components for this lens — so the leader here is often not the highest overall Vibe Score. Updated October 2026.
Highland Village
78restaurants fitVibe Score 61 · 18 restaurants · 3.8 avg · Sushi, Mexican, Pasta, Sandwich
Highland Grill (4.0, 400 reviews) · Sakana Sushi And Asian Bistro (3.6, 251 reviews) · Chipotle
South Saint Anthony Park
72restaurants fitVibe Score 56 · 9 restaurants · 4.7 avg · Vietnamese, Sandwich, Breakfast, Lunch
Khue's Kitchen (4.7, 82 reviews) · Jimmy John's · Egg & I
Union Park
72restaurants fitVibe Score 54 · 18 restaurants · 4.4 avg · Barbecue, Pizza, Ice Cream, American
Firebox Deli (4.3, 92 reviews) · Tommie's Pizza (4.5, 71 reviews) · Nellie's Ice Cream (4.4, 69 reviews)
Iris Park
68restaurants fitVibe Score 56 · 15 restaurants · 4.3 avg · Barbecue, Ice Cream, Pizza, Chinese
Firebox Deli (4.3, 92 reviews) · Nellie's Ice Cream · Doge Pizza
Summit Hill
66restaurants fitVibe Score 47 · 15 restaurants · 4.2 avg · Pizza, Dessert, Salad, Italian
Cafe Latte (4.2, 842 reviews) · Red Rabbit (4.3, 499 reviews) · Brasa Rotisserie (4.0, 504 reviews)
MacAlester - Groveland
65restaurants fitVibe Score 46 · 16 restaurants · 4.3 avg · American, Mediterranean, Pizza, Sandwich
Estelle (4.7, 254 reviews) · Shish (3.9, 538 reviews) · Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks (4.4, 152 reviews)
Snelling - Hamline
65restaurants fitVibe Score 53 · 12 restaurants · 4.1 avg · Sandwich, Salad, Soup, Italian
yum! Kitchen and Bakery (4.1, 119 reviews) · Andiamo Italian Ristorante · Neighborhood Cafe
North Saint Anthony Park
60restaurants fitVibe Score 53 · 7 restaurants · 4.2 avg · Breakfast, American, Mexican, Vietnamese
Colossal Cafe (4.2, 404 reviews) · Lulu's Salsa · Phở 79
Shadow Falls
59restaurants fitVibe Score 51 · 7 restaurants · 4.0 avg · American, Ice Cream, Italian, Pizza
Longfellow Grill (3.9, 478 reviews) · Nellie's Ice Cream (4.4, 69 reviews) · Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies (3.8, 86 reviews)
Downtown
59restaurants fitVibe Score 49 · 40 restaurants · Thai, Sushi, French
Ruam Mit · Sawatdee St. Paul · Red Lantern Sushi and Noodle Bar
Como
58restaurants fitVibe Score 43 · 10 restaurants · 4.6 avg · Asian, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Coffee
Bolé Ethiopian Cuisine (4.6, 199 reviews) · Sumo & Smoh · Que Viet Concessions
North End
57restaurants fitVibe Score 44 · 11 restaurants · 4.7 avg · Breakfast, Burger, Coffee Shop, Diner
Nanny's Jamaican Kitchen (4.6, 28 reviews) · The Perfect Coffee (4.7, 19 reviews) · Jerk Boss BBQ
West Side
56restaurants fitVibe Score 46 · 7 restaurants · 4.1 avg · Mexican, Chicken, Salvadoran
El Burrito Mercado (4.1, 373 reviews) · Cora's Chicken Wings · Pollos Asados
Northome
54restaurants fitVibe Score 46 · 9 restaurants · 3.9 avg · Asian, Pub, Sandwich
Bolé Ethiopian Cuisine (4.6, 199 reviews) · New Fresh Wok (3.7, 200 reviews) · Stouts pub (3.7, 170 reviews)
Hamline - Midway
53restaurants fitVibe Score 41 · 8 restaurants · 4.2 avg · Pizza, Turkish, Vietnamese, Cafe
Checker Board Pizza (4.2, 81 reviews) · Black Sea · Doge Pizza
Merriam Park
51restaurants fitVibe Score 41 · 8 restaurants · 4.4 avg · Ice Cream, Pizza, American, Mexican
Nellie's Ice Cream (4.4, 69 reviews) · Mario's Pizza · Gus Gus
Saint Anthony Park
51restaurants fitVibe Score 42 · 6 restaurants · 4.2 avg · Breakfast, American, Mexican, Vietnamese
Colossal Cafe (4.2, 404 reviews) · Lulu's Salsa · Phở 79
Lexington - Hamline
34restaurants fitVibe Score 43 · 1 restaurant · Pizza
Pizza Lucé
Common Questions
- Which Saint Paul neighborhood is best for restaurants?
- Highland Village ranks first for restaurants in Saint Paul, with a restaurants fit score of 78 out of 100. Its overall Vibe Score is 61; the ranking on this page is by restaurants fit, not by overall Vibe Score.
- How many Saint Paul neighborhoods are ranked for restaurants?
- 18 Saint Paul neighborhoods are ranked on this page, scored on walkability, dining, daily essentials, recreation, family amenities, and service coverage.
- Which Saint Paul neighborhood has the most restaurants?
- Downtown has the most restaurants of any ranked Saint Paul neighborhood, with 40 within a 5-minute walk.