*AMAZING pizza, great vibes*…read more I have not stopped raving about this pizza since the first time I tried it in 2023! It has such a unique and amazing flavor, with a crispy crust. The empanadas are also delicious. Service is always quick and friendly. The atmosphere in the downtown Minneapolis location is also great.

I was immediately uncomfortable when I arrived because the first thing I encountered was a woman…read morethey hired, greeting us outside in an extremely revealing outfit, with sequin pasties and a thong-style costume. She then made her rounds around the restaurant, the two hours I was there. I found the presentation completely inappropriate for a restaurant. It felt more like something you would see at a strip club or Vegas nightlife venue than at a restaurant, and it was especially jarring at a 5 PM event. Honestly, I would have found it inappropriate regardless of the time. I'm Latina and all for a good, sexy time. But there is a time and place for everything. Beyond that, the restaurant was extremely crowded and hot, and they were already running out of food. Given the number of people there, the food situation was poorly handled. I also had an issue with my drink charge. It was listed as $9, but I was charged over $11, while my friend was charged only $10 for hers. That inconsistency was frustrating. Unfortunately, between the uncomfortable atmosphere, extreme crowding, heat, lack of food, and billing discrepancy, this was a very disappointing experience. I've since seen other reviews mentioning long waits, and after experiencing the chaos myself, I can understand why.

One of the best pizza spots in Minneapolis! Their pizza is always flavorful, robust, and filling…read more Crispy, zesty, and everything in-between. If you love pizza, hit this place asap! - Anthony

*this is from the food truck at falling knife brewery*…read more We have had this pizza a few times and it is always incredible. Our goto order is the Shredder which is slightly spicy pepperoni but it is incredible. The "wranch" is also a must try, it is phenomenal. For being a food truck you would think this came right from an industrial oven, there is no drop in quality. For ordering they typically have QR codes inside the brewery and you order from your phone, then pick it up from the truck outside. Overall really like the pizza and brewery (separate review) which go great together. Will be back.

If the TV show Cheers had a pizza joint in Hopkins, it would be Pizza Lucé…read more This is one of those rare places where everyone seems to know your name and even better, remembers your order. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and authentically neighborhood-focused. Whether you're stopping in after a bike ride, meeting friends for brunch, or grabbing a late-night bite, it feels like home. The service team is outstanding. Hannah went above and beyond, crafting two custom coffee martinis that were every bit as good as anything you'd find at a dedicated cocktail bar. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to see you that's the standard here. The brunch is excellent, especially on the patio when Minnesota weather cooperates. Located right along the bike path, it's the perfect destination for food, drinks, and people-watching. The menu has something for everyone, from creative specialty pizzas and breakfast pizzas to vegan options, plus favorites like bruschetta and lasagna. Reasonable prices, generous hours, consistently great food, and a staff that treats you like family. In a world of chains and cookie-cutter restaurants, Pizza Lucé Hopkins remains a true neighborhood gem. Sometimes you want more than a meal, you want a place where everybody knows your name. This is that place. #cheers!

I needed a quick and easy dinner after traveling all day and this place at the spot! Called in a…read moreCaesar salad and a Margarita pizza, took about 15min. Both items were delicious, since I got my order to go, I picked up a premade salad and was shocked that the croutons were still crunchy and the pizza was fresh and yummy, especially if you're a garlic lover! I'll definitely stop by next time I'm in town!

Black Sheep was amazing! I went with a group, which was perfect because we were able to share and…read moretry a handful of different pizzas. We started with the chopped salad, which is always one of my favorites! For pizzas, we shared the #3, #4, #14, and a classic pepperoni. Everything was delicious, but the #14 was definitely the table favorite! Such a great spot for going with a group and trying a little bit of everything.

Always very yummy! I…read more I have tried so many different pizzas and they are all delicious and fresh! My favorite one I have tried so far is the number 12 with pineapple and it was super good as well as the one with the fennel sausage on it! They were both great! Also, the cocktails were very fresh and not overly priced! Will be back! 10/10!!!

two of the best pizzas i've ever enjoyed, plus the room felt cozy and comfortable even it the…read moretables were crowded

I knew that I had to come because the Korean Chef was crowned a James Beard award. So, I had fairly…read morehigh expectations coming in. When my friend and I walked in, we came into a fairly spacious dimly lit space with loads of people inside. We were immediately informed that there would be over 1.5hr wait for a walk-in table. We were given the option to wait for bar seating as it would probably be quicker - and surely, it was. We did have to wait quite a bit, but it was a tolerable amount of time and definitely less than what it would have taken for an actual table. My friend and I decided to share 2 pizza pies as we wanted to get a taste of two different flavors, so we eventually settled on Korean BBQ & Perfect Pickle Pie. KOREAN BBQ As it was created by a Korean chef, it definitely had true authentic Korean flavors. As a Korean myself, I was very familiar with this soy vinaigrette and have tried this on many salad before - so, it was hitting home for me. Also, you can't go wrong with the bulgogi/beef short ribs known to all those who had Korean BBQ before. The combination of the sauces that they use for this pizza is definitely very rich, full of umami. I personally enjoyed it. PERFECT PICKLE PIE This pie was a totally different flavor to the Korean BBQ. It's less rich and maybe can be overpowered or considered more bland compared to other pizza flavors. But when tried together with the BBQ, it balances out the richness of the BBQ with the more subtle/less umami flavors. This pie gives more of a tangy/sour taste that pickles provide and more of a crunch due to the chips that are added on top. The dill is present, but not overpowering. It's a nice low-key kind of taste that people who like pickles will enjoy. Overall, the flavors were very rich in every pizza pie that we had that our mouths were bursting with flavor. It was definitely the most unique pizza toppings that I've had and can see why it's so highly regarded. I can tell that they really are meticulous with their every process and that their pizza guy by the wood fire oven is expertise in what he does. My friend and I walked out quite satisfied and I was honestly more full than I expected.

Lola was fantastic. We had the Korean BBQ pizza and the special, a green salsa pizza that was…read moregenuinely to die for. Service was amazing and quick, and the ambience was great. This place does an amazing job of taking pizza, executing it perfectly, and then adding a twist that elevates the whole thing. Everything tasted fresh, creative, and ridiculously good. Highly recommend!

If you want an amazing pie this is the spot! Ann Kim has perfected the pizza…read more Making a reservation is recommended but you can snag a couple of seats at the counter if you're patient. They always have a pizza special but the regular menu is always fantastic. They have a nice drink menu, and their homemade soft serve with olive oil and sea salt is chefs ! The servers are always friendly and helpful and the kitchen staff is a well oiled machine! Put this on your 'must visit' list. Vibe is energetic and fun. And a visit to the Photo Booth in the back is necessary! Street parking and a small patio in the summer.

We did the chefs counter on a Tuesday at 5, and it was absolutely worth it! The thought and taste…read morebalance of everything that we had was phenomenal. My favorite was the potato soufflé and the pasta. These options are different than what is on their normal menu, and you can see chef preparing them before he passes them out and explains what they are. Would absolutely 10 out of 10 recommend doing this! My only criticism is there was a fruit fly pestering us almost the whole fine, and we were right by where food prep was happening.

For starters this is a restaurant inside Hotel Emery. So parking is either valet, street, or ramp…read moreparking. As for the restaurant it is a Northern Italian restaurant. So it's a little bit different than your traditional Italian restaurant. Overall I thought the food was good but I did feel it's a bit overpriced. I also wanted to mention the feel of the place. The day we were there the surrounding area did have many homeless people walking around but once inside it was clean and did have an upscale feel. Based on this I think I would valet. I also felt the staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Pizza is some if the best in Twin Cities. I recommend men's trying one of their inventive choicesread more

Cute counter service pizza place. Overall an incredible experience! The feta dip was incredible. It…read morewas served very cold, and I would have liked it just a little warmer. I love feta and garlic, so I devoured it regardless of temp. Will go back if only for this! The hot honey pizza was good, but the honey all pooled in the middle because of the plate, so it became really sweet rather than the balance of sweet and spicy. The fire pizza was my favorite though. Simple but done very well.

I've ordered from here in the past and absolutely loved it and decided to come back now that it's…read morereopened and under new management! My partner picked up the pizzas and chatted with the new owners and said they're very kind. I was really hoping this would be close to what I use to get here but it didn't live up to my expectations. I've always gotten the margarita pizza and loved how crisp and light it was. This time around it was disappointing. The crust didn't have that crunchy and chewy leopard colored edge that most wood fired pizzas have. The taste just wasn't there, I'm not sure what it was missing but it seemed quite greasy and I couldn't get past that. We also ordered the sharks truffle mac n cheese pizza and the flavor was good but a bit heavy and didn't match the online photo. The crust again just wasn't what we were expecting. It's pretty flat and chewy. With it being newly opened I'm hoping things will change up and I can try again another time!

Great local business that we all need to support. Pizza is excellent, service is stellar, the wings…read moreare huge and meaty. We also tried their new hot honey wings, a must order. They also have daily specials!

We had a mixed bag when eating in the Twin Cities, but I'm happy to report that Sanjusan was a…read moredelightful meal that helped cleanse the palate of some of the places that disappointed us. We got arancini and the Isaac Becker (raw tuna) pizza, which were both so good. I wish there were more than two of us at this meal because I did very much want to try more food, but we were trying to avoid having any leftovers since we were on vacation. We also got desserts, including black sugar beignets. They were good but not a must get. One note is if you want to celebrate a birthday/feel special, I wouldn't suggest this place. I put a note that it was my boyfriend's birthday and it was our first one together and they don't seem like the kind of place to do anything. Disappointing but understandable, still a yummy meal we both enjoyed.

I can't believe it took me so long to have my first Sanjusan experience, but wow this was just as…read moreincredible as everyone says. We visited for a 30 person wedding rehearsal dinner event. This was in their upstairs private event space. It was a great space to mingle and worked very well for group our size. We were welcomed by great drinks and then had the opportunity to try probably ten different menu items -- what a treat! The Japanese Italian fusion was incredible to try, two of my favorite cuisines. I can't believe I didn't take any photos, but my favorite bites were the crudo, arancini, pepperoni pizza, and an incredible pasta called Mentaiko Lumache. Absolutely incredible flavors. One thing I wasn't a fan of was the Dungeness crab fettuccine, not my favorite texture or flavor combo. I would recommend this place over and over again, and can't wait to visit to enjoy the main restaurant space and the patio too.