We visited family in town and enjoyed a pizza night at this restaurant. Despite being packed with customers, the place was impressively clean, and the staff handled the busy crowd well. The atmosphere for dining in was basic, but the cleanliness and efficiency stood out. The pizzas were exceptional--bursting with unique flavors and cooked perfectly. I highly recommend trying this pizza shop. I'll definitely return on a future visit! read more

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Pizzeria Dolorosa was exactly what I need after a long shift. I ordered the burrata pizza and it was perfectly crisp, cheesy and delicious. The pizza came out very quick and the restaurant itself was clean and tidy. There was ample seating and the space was clean and tidy. The restaurant has a door that opens right into the theatre next door so this would be the perfect place to stop before heading into a movie. read more

Pizzeria Dolorosa - Burrata pizza - Pizza Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Will definitely be back!!! Best pizza in the area hands down!!! We had a half sausage onion & pepperoni with spicy sauce. Service was excellent and the place was very clean. A tad hard to find since there's no sign out front, but worth the money and time :) read more

Pizzeria Dolorosa - Pizza Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Best pizza place in town. I am not a crust person but for Pizzeria Dolorosa crust? Heck yes! It is crispy and cooked to perfection. Everything is seasoned well. My favorite was the Spicy Vodka. For a non- meat pizza, all the flavor is there. We also got the Hot Honey Pepperoni half with the Sausage & Onion. The hot honey was a bit too sweet for my taste but my husband enjoyed it. The sausage onion was good, but the middle slices are a bit too greasy for me. Otherwise they were still enjoyable to try. Staff are friendly. Dine in area is clean and spotless. Bathrooms are well kept! Definitely will be returning to try out other options! read more

Pizzeria Dolorosa - Spicy Vodka - Pizza Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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My son and I loved stopping for lunch. Great selection of different pizzas by the slice. The lunch special was affordable and a perfect portion. The service was great and everyone was attentive. read more

Wonderful pizza. Quickly served even when crowded. Burrata and spicy vodka pizzas were perfect. The mushroom pizza was good, but the amount of charred onions was overpowering and made the pizza bit slimy. The new addition of gelato is much appreciated. read more

Legit, NY style pizza. Incredible crust. Great variety. And the Caesar salad is a mega hit. Loved the crew too. If you're in La Crosse, this is a MUST-VISIT. read more

I've been wanting to try out this pizzeria for a while now, and I finally decided to stop in to grab a whole pie for take-out. I'd actually give this place 4.5 stars if I could. They said they specialize in New York style pizza, and they use three day fermented sourdough (although technically speaking, because they use a fermented dough, and with the charring on the crust, it kind of leans in toward the New Haven style pizza, in my opinion). Pizza by the slice is only offered during lunch time. I liked that they offered a small menu because that means they have more quality control. I ordered their Sausage and Onion pie. Because of their fermented sourdough, their crust was by far the most flavorful I've tasted amongst all of the pizzas that I've had in La Crosse, WI. The char on the crust added even more depth of flavor and the overall structure held up pretty well even after I brought my pie back home to enjoy. Their sauce tasted very balanced, not overly salted and not too acidic. I can tell they used a blend of cheeses on the pizza to round out the overall flavor. The onions were caramelized perfectly to where you can taste the onion's natural sweetness which complimented the savory-ness of the sausage. The sausage itself was not dry and very favorful. I would have preferred smaller chunks of sausage on the pizza so it would make it a bit easier to eat, but other than that it was still a tasty pizza and I would gladly return. Overall, the pizza was delicious, and every component of the pie tasted fresh. Considering the quality of their ingredients, their prices are pretty good and comparable to other pizzerias in the area. Service was casual and friendly. This place is located in downtown so you will need to find street parking. I'd recommend checking them out. read more

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They put so much care into the menu. All of the ingredients are so fresh and NO seed oils are used! Great option for people with food sensitivities read more

Best pizza in La Crosse. Easily. Take out or dine in. There's wine, beer, and liquor, as well as a water dispenser, if you dine in. The hot honey pepperoni is my fave, and the simple pepperoni with cheese isn't far behind. Weird hours. Street parking. read more

My husband and I ate here last night, 11-11-23. I didn't know this gem existed, and it sits next to the Rivoli. I'm not sure if the same person that owns The Rivoli Theater owns this because you can go in between both places and order beers and other alcohol as well as sodas, and then go right back into the restaurant. There isn't a door you have to push open either to do this. The ambience looks between upscale and casual. There is a giant screen in the main dining area that is over 100 inches or so, which is VERY nice. I was surprised it wasn't busier than it was. We were able to get seated right away and service was 15-20 minutes to get our pizza after ordering! We ordered the Hot Honey Pepperoni, and it was absolutely delicious!!! Has pepperoni, dollops of whipped ricotta, and then garnished with slivers of fresh basil, drizzled with Mike's Hot Honey. It seemed like it was wood-fired and it was Ohhhh so good!!! By FAR the best place to get pizza in La Crosse, and probably Eau Claire both!!! Absolutely in love with this place!!! The only thing I wish is that there could be a little more heat in the building. It was pretty cold and we sat away from the door. It was only 40ish degrees last night, so I could only imagine what it would be like when it gets colder. This will be our go-to!! Whoever owns this place, thank you for bringing an amazing gourmet pizza place to LAX!!! Don't ever leave!!! Also, the prices were pretty reasonable! I do have to add, the restaurant itself DOES serve alcohol, but nothing on tap. I think maybe that could be an upgrade, especially if you have such a big bar area. Pizza and beer, you know they go together!!! Thank you Pizzeria Dolorosa!! read more

Pizzeria Dolorosa - Hot Honey Pepperoni!!! AMAZING!!!! - Pizza Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

I am gluten free and get migraines even I touch wheat in the US. Because they import their flour from Italy and ferment for three days, I can eat this pizza with no reaction! Fantastic pizza and glad to have a pizza option other than cauliflower crust. My daughter is also very sensitive to wheat and had no reaction to the pizza. read more

Crust was very good, thin with little to no flop. The hot honey pepperoni is incredible. Sausage and onion also great but man... that hot honey had us longing for more. Only criticism is maybe sprinkle a lil more fresh parm. But would definitely return and recommend read more

Pizzeria Dolorosa - Half hot honey, half sausage and onion - Pizza Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Thank God good pizza exists in LaCrosse. My Italian-American wife was reluctant to try this place. We have had so many horrible pizzas in this area. Dolorosa makes the real deal- homemade crusts properly baked with quality ingredients. The lunch special was just right - two slices and beverage for a reasonable price. Service was spot on and friendly. Their storefront is clean and inviting. If you want to find out what authentic pizza is really supposed to taste like, come here. read more

We tried Pizzeria Dolorosa for the first time on Valentines Day. We had the bacon and fig jam pie. It was beyond wonderful! And the leftovers were even better! We won't be able to do this very often, but when we can order out this will be at the top of our list! Highly, highly recommend this place. Can't wait to try another pie! read more

This pizza was so good we went back the same night for more! Sauce is light, but flavorful and the crust. Wow. The crust is none like any pizza in the LaCrosse. Must try! Teenagers loved all three types we tried. read more

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Service is second to none, the customer is always attended to quickly. Now to the best part, THEIR PIZZA! I got two slices of sausage and onion. Chadian pizza throws onions on but Pizzeria Dolorosa actually caramelize their onions to compliment the sausage meat balls and a bed of fresh cheese and sauce layered on a brick oven style crisp crust. I had lunch so it was small but that lunch of two slices made me want to order an entire pizza this evening for dinner. read more

Pizzeria Dolorosa - Slice of the sausage and onion pizza that was so good I had to order a second slice!! - Pizza Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

An absolute gem! I was visiting La Crosse and went here. We went on a Tuesday and it was 2 pizzas for $40. Based on the quality, this is a STEAL! They also do pizza by the slice for several of the pizzas ($4-6/slice), but leftovers held up really well. Normally, they're about $25 pie for 8 slices. Pizzeria Dolorosa has a great dining area right next to the Rivoli Theatre. We ordered two pizzas: 1. Hot Honey Pepperoni Pie (red sauce) 2. Bacon & Fig Jam (white pizza with a Garlic Cream Sauce) Both pizzas were fantastic and toppings were distributed really well. Both pizzas had ricotta dots all over which really added a lot, in addition to fresh herbs. This place stands up to any other pizza place around the country. La Crosse is very fortunate! read more

A most authentic crust! Wonderful staff- dedicated ownership. Just an excellent place!

The best traditional crust pizza, sweet and savory flavor. I will be back . Got the split pizza half honey pepperoni half sausage and onion.

Great pizza and friendly staff. They have a great variety of options and the thin crust is a real treat.

Love this place. Amazing pizza! My personal favorite is the hot honey pepperoni, but their cheese pizza is great too. Crust and undercarriage are always on point. Staff are always super friendly and check in while you're eating to make sure nothing is wrong. Great spot to watch a football game and have some amazing pizza. Very clean and nice-looking. I will for sure be back! read more

Easy 5/5 recommendation. Possibly the best Pizza in La Crosse. I reccommend trying both this and Uno Venti to see which you think takes the crown. Do know however, that if you go around dinnertime, you should be ordering a whole pie and not trying to order by the slice. They can heat up a lunch slice if they still have stock, but Dolorosa's pizza's moreso than usual are drammatically better fresh out of the oven. On that note, I of course recommend eating in rather than carrying out. [And the Rivoli Cinema next door does nice family friendly seasonal events.] read more

This place is really good. We tried 4 different pizzas and they were all really good. Spencer is an awesome chef.

THIS IS THE BEST PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD. The only reason I am not giving this place a 5 star is because some of the employees are rude. Don't care enough not to go back though! read more

Pizza is delicious . Restaurant a little warehousy but the food is definitely a thumbs up.