Pinos 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!

0.5 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)

0.5 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)

5.4 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.

The Pizza Shop

4.7(41 reviews)

2.3 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

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Slice Brothers Pizza

4.1(9 reviews)

1.6 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)

4.4 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)

1.9 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)

3.6 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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Checker Board Pizza

4.2(80 reviews)

3.5 mi•Midway

As good as neighborhood pizza joints get…read more Their breadsticks are always crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside - coated in an addicting parmesan & garlic butter sauce. The crust trends on the thinner side, and the sauce has good flavor to it. Plenty of cheese, all the grease you'd expect, and the italian sausage is the best in the Cities. I'm a proud regular. They tend to only have one delivery car, so it can take 60-90 minutes after ordering if it's a weekend night. If you're willing pickup in-store, it's rarely more than 20 minutes.

Grabbed a pizza and a garlic bread here before a Loons game. Had wanted to try this place for quite…read morea while and finally had the minute to do it. Didn't realize that there was no dine in option so was a little disappointed a out that. No problem though, it just became dashboard pizza! The pizza was really good. Just got a straight pepperoni and there was SO MUCH cheese!! Got a garlic bread too which had just the right amount of garlic butter on it. Service was prompt but not a lot of personality to go with it.. she took our order at the register but she was super flat. What used to be the dining room was actually pretty disappointing. Its become some sort of weird storage area which is such a shame. You can tell this place really used to be the place to go for a slice. In all, we'll definitely go back for the pizza, but definitely sad it isnt what it once was.

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Jahkell F.

1 year ago

I write a review a few weeks ago and it has been deleted since then I will keep writing it and you guys will keep having to delete it. This place is very rude. The management suck went to get a slice of pizza noticed that there was a fly on the top of the pizza, the manager, then stated to me that I was picky due to not wanting a slice of pizza because there was a fly on it, then directed me to get out his store that I didn't have to purchase anything and don't return again due to a fly being on a pizza that is very unsanitary, he then stated once I return to see if I can get any assistance from a manager of how rude I was being talked to to realize that he was the owner. He then stated that the doors are open back-and-forth so we're bound to see a flyer or two it was very unprofessional and very nasty of him to talk to a customer as he did. He told me I can bounce up out of his store. Pizza is five dollars a slice very expensive for fly pizza no drink no chips no nothing so I took my business elsewhere. Spent a little bit more at pillbox but better service better food more for your money. read more

Brenda B.

3 years ago

First off!!! Lol..:-) The employees here @ Pino's got it going on. Very helpful & friendly, Best Chicken Alfredo pizza ever. Yum!! Yum!! Service was fast, friendly & with a smile, just the way I like it :-) For sure, we will recommend Pino's Pizzeria to all that be hungry over&over again. Thanks 4 The great food & good time. Chicken Alfredo Slices Pizza Tomato Spinach Pizza Sicilian read more

Jeremy G.

10 years ago

Been eating here since I was 5 best pizza-pie-you are going to find in town if not the state two slices and a drink just 7$ you cant beat that price. Pro- Italian made authentic style with bread has the right amount of thickness crispy good. Cons- None so far ... read more

Jamie C.

3 months ago

Incredible. Excellent crust, excellent service. Loved it. Whole family raved at how good it was. Quality ingredients and family restaurant vibes in all the right ways. read more

Melissa '.

10 years ago

I love these guys. They are always friendly with all of their customers. Their pizza is very good and have good deals.

Franca L.

8 months ago

Great New York style pizza the real thing here in Saint Paul!!! Great fun atmosphere. Grat service.

Dzevad I.

5 years ago

Mama. The pizza is fantastic truly grade A. I get it every day during school.

Kellie B.

11 years ago

LOVE this place! The guys are so friendly and their pizza is always perfect!

Jason I.

14 years ago

Awesome bang for your buck. Really fast. Good food.

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I tried hello pizza after being a huge fan of young joni and sooki and Mimi! Ann Kim's takeout only…read morepizza has to be good too, right? Well it is! It is thin crust style pizza and there are some very unique options for toppings. I tried the jalepeno and honey pizza which was super delicious and just a little sweet and spicy. The restaurant is right off of France Ave in linden hills and is super cute inside. We ordered on a Friday night and the pizza was ready in a reasonable time. The staff was super friendly on the phone and in store. With all this said, it is extremely pricey - which is the reason for the deduction of a star.

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