Located in St. Croix County, Hudson, Wis., is 18 miles east of St. Paul, Minn., and 310 miles northeast of Milwaukee. For tourists, the Hudson area is home to such attractions as The Phipps Center For The Arts, Birkmose Park & Indian Burial Mounds, and Octagon House. Visitors to the Hudson area have a variety of dining options to choose from, including casual and upscale restaurants that specialize in Italian cuisine.
Mama Maria's Italian Restaurant is located in North Hudson, approximately two miles from downtown Hudson. The restaurant is known for its house-made pasta. For a taste of more than one dish, guests can order the Italian sampler, which consists of cannelloni in Parmesan cream sauce, cheese ravioli with tomato meat sauce, and tortellini in a sauce with sweet peas and mushrooms. The wine list features more than 80 domestic and imported vintages. A full bar is also available. Mama Maria's Italian Restaurant serves lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays and dinner nightly. Reservations are accepted; casual attire is suggested.
Mama Maria's Italian Restaurant
800 6th St. N
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-7949
mamamarias.com
Dolce Food & Wine is located near the Boat Landing at Hudson's Lakefront Park. The restaurant overlooks the St. Croix River, giving guests a view of the water from its dining room. Among the entrees are lasagna and fettuccine Alfredo. Dolce's menu also features pizza like the Milano, topped with spicy sausage, pepperoni, herbs and Italian cheeses. For dessert, try the tiramisu or the gelato. The wine list includes 20 selections. Dolce Food & Wine serves lunch and dinner daily; the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. Dolce also serves breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are accepted. Upscale casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Dolce Food & Wine
106 Buckeye St.
Hudson, WI 54016
715-381-1200
dolcehudson.com
Luna Rossa Trattoria and Wine Bar is in Stillwater, Minn., approximately eight miles from Hudson (about 11 minutes by car). Luna Rossa's specialty appetizer is Raffaele's artichoke dip, a combination of artichokes, spinach and Italian cheeses, baked and served with house-made bread. Meat lovers may opt for the award-winning Lombata d'Agnello, seared lamb loin seasoned with coffee and porcini mushrooms and drizzled with a coffee sauce. Those who enjoy seafood may prefer the salmone con arugola, a Norwegian salmon fillet and fried prosciutto, served with arugula and roasted potatoes. Desserts include profiteroles and cannolis. The restaurant has a full bar and is known for its wine list, which features bottled and by-the-glass selections. Luna Rossa Trattoria and Wine Bar serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are requested. Business casual attire is appropriate.
Luna Rossa Trattoria and Wine Bar
402 Main St. S
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-430-0560
lunarossawinebar.com
