Eastside Pizzeria

Great location for people visiting Park Square Theatre…read more They don't do half and half of their specialty pizzas so you just have to build your own from scratch. Another way to charge more. We split a pizza and that was fine. It was good pizza with generous toppings. Service was good too. For dessert we went around the corner to Candyland.

Cool place! Tales of their pizza from their previous ventures have lingered for years, but I've…read morenever tried their food until they opened this full bar & restaurant on West Seventh Place. The location is convenient for people attending downtown events, although when events like that are going on and you just want to park somewhere and try their food, that parking can be challenging. Detroit-style pizza is unique. It comes in thick rectangular slabs, and the crust is unusually airy. They have interesting concoctions to try, incorporating different types of peppers as well as whipped honey and pineapple relish. For my first visit, I got a cacio e pepe pizza, which had actual noodles on it that were surprisingly cool. The second time I came, I had a single slice with pepperoni & sausage, and I can confirm that I really like their pizza. When it comes to pizza, my preference is normally for either Neopolitan or New York style, but these squares are tasty and satisfying to eat. I also got "Pizza Rowls", which I loved. With that entree, you get three long things that look like big egg rolls but are stuffed with tons of creamy cheese, sauce, and meat. It also comes with an arugula salad. It all tasted great. They have very friendly service, although I was forced to sit at the bar this last time because of the crowds. I don't like bar seating and in hindsight it seemed like I would have had a table if I'd just waited a few minutes instead of the half-hour I was told to expect. They're new at the moment so they might still be figuring out their flow; they have plenty of tables so you'll probably generally not have an issue there. They have a special Sunday brunch menu that is intriguing as well. You should totally try them out!

1.7 mi•Lowertown, Downtown St. Paul

Hibiscus speciality cocktail.

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Curly fries app.

Big River Pizza

4.5(176 reviews)

Very cute and casual pizza place. We went there after visiting thr Glow light event near by…read more The pizza we had was pretty good - we ordered their slides special for a quick bite, but I d imagine their whole pizza would be good too. Very good deal - would definitely come back. Bonus- they got board games

I Ubered to another restaurant in the area, only to find them closed early due to the cold. I…read morestumbled upon Big River Pizza after searching for restaurants in the area. Upon arriving, I was quickly greeted and given a brief overview of the menu and the various slices available at the moment. I ordered one pepperoni and sausage slice, as well as one cheese slice. They were brought out to me soon after. The pizza was fantastic! It was thin, but not too thin, and crispy. I also really loved the space itself. The restaurant was full of art and there was so much to look at--it was like an I Spy game!

All ingredients purchased the day before at the Mill City, Midtown and Uptown market

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Selby jazz festival

Cossetta Alimentari

3.8(1.2k reviews)

2.5 mi•Downtown St. Paul

My mostaciolli dinner was yummy, I experienced great service, and enjoyed the liveliness and…read moreambiance of the seating area! However, the almond biscotti (loaded with what appeared were blanched almonds) that I purchased from the bakery were tasteless. Disappointed. Must have skipped the almond extract in that batch? The anise biscotti were tasty, though.

Loud. That's always my first impression of Cossetta's. Then…read morebusy. There are always lines. A little jostling. And then you get hit by the amazing scents of rustic, authentic Italian cuisine. The sausages and peppers. The meatballs and sauce. The breadsticks. The pastas! The pizza. And then there is my personal favorite - the Spinach Cranberry salad. Always my go to - if I am ordering something else I get the salad to go and enjoy it at home. Their maple vinaigrette is absolutely delicious (!) And do not skip on heading into the Pasticceria for dessert. The gelatos are fantastic. And the pastries are delicious.

Seating area

Some awesome gelato

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Outdoor patio at Cossettas. Perfect summer evening.

Nino's Pizzeria

4.5(136 reviews)

3.6 mi•East Side

The specialty pizza "Ninos pizza" was phenomenal ! I usually come here to grab the two giant slices…read moreand a soda for under $10 bucks which is a great deal! I've never order online until recently and it was a breeze! They even have an app that you could order easily and quickly. My order took about 25 mins I chose to pick up since it's up the street. You can sit inside , they offer a small seating area . Well run they seem to employ young students but everyone is always polite and easygoing.

Unfortunately wasn't too happy with the experience. I called in and ordered a large pizza with…read moreextra sauce. It was ready in 20 minutes. But I didn't realize until after I was driving home that they charged me for an extra large pizza and than the pizza had barely any sauce on it and It was very unevenly cut and a little on the greasy side. Was disappointed that I didn't get what I ordered. The one positive though was the crust was very delicious and had good texture but it was a pretty thin pizza and bland with barely any pizza sauce. Overall I feel it was overpriced for mediocre pizza and not great service.

Come on man, that's just delicious.

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Fresh out of the oven, it's highly likely this is the best NY slice in the twin cities.

Pinos Pizzeria

4.8(35 reviews)

2.1 mi•Downtown St. Paul

Now THIS is what I'm taking about! When I need my NY pizza fix I'm coming here! I've tried almost…read moreevery pizza place in the metro that claims to be "NY style". What I quickly learned is that NY style just means large cut slices. When I worked downtown Mpls I'd hit up Andreas which is AMAZING, but living in St Paul I was looking for something closer. I finally found it. Now I'm not saying there aren't other great places in St Paul (Mama's Pizza), but Pino's checks off most of the NY pizza boxes. The size, price, sauce to cheese ratio, thin chewy crust. So happy to have found this place and it's only 5 minutes away!

I'm here for work was looking for some good eats walked by and decided to and wow pizza is…read moredelicious service and atmosphere is great if I'm ever in town again I will definitely be dropping by!!!!

The indoor sitting of Pinos Pizzeria

Pepperoni pizza

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A lovely summer patio

The Pizza Shop

4.7(41 reviews)

4.2 mi

We love The Pizza Shop! It never disappoints. We love the cheese pizza! We typically get a large…read morepizza and split it between 2 people. So good, there are never leftovers! The pizza fries are good but we like them better when they are cooled down or the next day. Free parking lot, cash only, typically ready in 15 minutes! John is super friendly and is always nice to chat with! Love this small business and happy to support them!

This is a wonderful one - man operation with fabulous house created pizzas. I hope they're here…read moreforever.

The Pizza Shop 651-457-0777

The Pizza Shop

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Slice Brothers Pizza

4.1(9 reviews)

2.9 mi•Midway

Enjoyed a couple of slices at their newest location in St. Paul! Online ordering is an option…read more There's a shared parking lot adjacent, right off of university ave. No current special pizza option. Seems like they're willing to make a slice/pie of anything you want from the menu if it's not out and ready. Had a pickle slice at their NE location which was good. The veggie and buffalo chicken were okay. I think I waited too long to eat them at home- probably could have used a reheat. The slices are heated and boxed to go, or you can sit in and eat. Love this affordable, flavorful slice shop!

The pickle pizza is surprisingly good. I'd recommend. Reasonably priced, fair serviceread more

Pizzas by the slice

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Veggie pizza and buffalo chicken, with some spicy toppings added at home

Mario's

4.4(99 reviews)

5.8 mi•Merriam Park

Absolutely loved the pizza from Mario's. Service was great and the ambiance inside is really cute…read more I'll definitely be back when I visit St. Paul. My family also loved the pizza and want to go back too.

This had been on our bucket list for a while and we were extremely excited to try it! We got the…read morepepperoni pizza, which was perfect for the two of us (we had some leftovers). Flavor and texture wise it's a really solid pizza, I would definitely recommend it. It was so filling and cheesy. We also tried the red and white wine. They have outdoor and indoor seating, which is a big plus in the summer. Some of the reasons: why I am not giving it a 5/5. It's because we waited a close to 50 minutes for the pizza. And the pizza is definitely more on the pricey side, which I am okay with, but I think waiting that long for one is too much.

Inside Mario's, Sept 17, 2025

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2 small rooms for seating inside

Rocco's Pizza

4.2(40 reviews)

3.8 mi

This is a family staple. The pizza is rich with just the right amount of sauce, cheese, and…read moretoppings. It looks like a whole in the wall but is often busy. The service is quick and they are kind The food: You get pizza points that you can mail in for rewards Pizza fries- worth it to get at least once. For me- these are a get whenever you can addition to the meal. The perfect seasoning over the crust Pizza- very cheesy without the cost of extra cheese. Bites nicely.

I don't know why I've been sleeping on trying this pizza place. While I gave them a 3, an argument…read morecould be made for rounding up to 4. The restaurant didn't appear especially clean. The staff were pleasant, though. Our takeout order was ready when we got there. While their website is antiquated and a bit clunky, the pizza was great! The crust was tasty and both chewy and crispy. I really liked the sauce, it had a little zip to it. They were generous with the toppings. Overall, a good experience and I'll come again.

Pepperoni, sausage, onion, green olive

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Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks

4.3(155 reviews)

5.3 mi•Mac-Groveland

The Tuesday BOGO deal is absolutely amazing! Two pizza for the price of one so it a perfect for a…read moredate night. I recommend each getting a pizza and splitting them so you get to try both! The service was fast and friendly. The food was hot and delicious. The vibe was inviting, fun, and cool. I'm already waiting to go back and try more!

Tono's NEVER misses. We trek over (from NE Minneapolis lol) fairly regularly and are happy with our…read moreexperience every time. The No. 3 Supreme w/ steak and No. 14 Spicy Tono are the only cheesesteak and pizza I've had here because they're so good I can't get myself to branch out lol but my boyfriend does like to switch it up and has enjoyed everything he has tried. Definitely recommend!

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Alfred C.

6 years ago

Like this little place. You'll leave feeling full with delicious food and great vibes. I honestly have no words that can possibly describe how terrific the items that I got were. All of the staff are incredibly polite - you truly feel welcome and looked after. East Side Pizzeria - I would give 6 stars if I could. read more

Sara W.

9 years ago

I discovered this place not too long ago, and just visited for the third time. We have tried a variety of menu items. The food is phenomenal from the sausage pizza, deep fried tacos, onion ring, and some of the most amazing cheese curds ever tasted. read more

Kevin A.

10 years ago

Eastside pizzeria on Payne is a refreshing change in an area of St. Paul that desperately needed it. The food is very diverse and very well prepared while still being very affordable. I would recommend this establishment to my closest friends. read more

Zach H.

8 years ago

This is the second time I've been here. Had pizza the first time and the cowboy burger the second. Food was good, staff was good and friendly! Will definitely be back. read more

Richard F.

10 years ago

Great family ran restaurant in the heart of the Eastside, from the delicious pizza, burgers from scratch, too die for deep fried tacos there's something for everyone read more

Chloe B.

6 years ago

Found a beard hair in our pizza. Nobody was wearing a mask either. But the door sign said mask required for entry. Won't go back. Yuck

Chad V.

10 years ago

Great service. Awesome food. The owners make this place very welcoming. A great addition to the neighborhood. Definitely recommend!

West H.

4 years ago

buffalo wings and spinach artichoke dip were absolutely delicious. we will definitely be eating there again.

Brent J.

312

7 years ago

The pizza was great, the value was great, and the service was great. I definitely recommend this place.

Boarder Hopper R.

4 years ago

i love it the little girl name mikaelaa was very kind and respectful

Mik M.

8 years ago

great food, nice location, good prices

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