We were with a group of six adults, each of whom wanted a different pizza topping. One great reason for ordering at Rafferty's is that they have several small size options. Each of us ordered exactly what we wanted and the pizzas were excellent. Crispy crust, fresh toppings and tasty sauce. Sadly, I didn't take pictures, but trust me, you must try Rafferty's Pizza when you are in or near Nisswa! read more

Great food, old school atmosphere and very fair pricing! Definitely a must hit! The cheese bread is 100% a must order! Casual and good! read more

Rafferty's Pizza - Cheese bread - Pizza Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

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I had to wait 45min for 2 pizzas and the crust Was rock hard. But it is in the coolest town I have ever been to. read more

Rafferty's Pizza - Me on the right and my fam - Pizza Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Cheap, Unique and tasty pizza spot! Cute and easy to get a table. Loved the baked potato pie! read more

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This is our absolute go-to when we're in town and it never disappoints! Lots of pizza choices, reasonable prices, friendly service, tasty appetizers and salads, etc. You really cannot go wrong with Rafferty's for pizza! read more

Our go-to pizza place in the BLA. Never disappointed! Great pizza recipes, and you can always ask for old or classic recipes even if they aren't on the menu. Beer selection is fantastic too. read more

I wish I took pictures of the food we ordered! I was so impressed with the flavor and selection of the pizzas!! What a great place to take a family out to. We tried the Rueben and BBQ pizzas as well as the wings and all were a hit. Can't wait to try more sometime. Seemed to be one worker greeting/ taking orders and another cooking in the back. Everything was timely and they did great at making us feel at home. read more

Here for lunch and shopping after a spa day at Grandview. Food was wonderful. Seating not as wonderful. Primarily pic knock table style seating which is not comfortable. read more

Stopped here to try their pizza because the locals we asked said it was really good. The crust is thin and dense, it's not bad but I would not say that it's my favorite. The service was timely and pleasant. So it's worth a shot! read more

Rafferty's Pizza - Small "create your own" pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

It's my best pizza place hands down. The taco pizza was the best. The staff is very kind and the service is great. read more

Today was the first time we've been disappointed at Rafferty's. We have been coming here 8 years. Always the best pizza. The pizza today was loaded nicely with all our fav toppings but the flavor was so off. We presume it was the sauce. Just can't really pin point it so had to be the sauce. We always looked forward to our stop here heading back to the cabin from shopping at Costco. read more

Great place! Great pizza, good service, and a nice little bar with a decent variety of beers. Pizza is a wood fired hand tossed crust that's crispy but also a little chewy. Toppings all have good flavor. The wife and I can Tak down a large and not feel like we need take a nap afterwards. It's not a heavy overloaded with cheese pizza like some places. Great stop after a long bike ride. read more

Please allow me to start this review by saying that the staff was great. Very friendly and service was fast. But, this pizza is simply not good. The crust is cracker thin, the sauce is bland, there is zero flavor to the cheese and it is cut into a million pieces. The 14in pie came with like 16 slices. I'm not from Minnesota, so I don't know the MN standards for pizza, but cannot imagine that this is up to par. read more

Love their pizza Allow good service and clean, All raffertys are consistent.we are lucky to have them read more

Absolute hole-in-the-wall pizza place but the pizza is surprisingly quite good in a way that you would not expect from the look. They do a hand tossed thin crust pizza, very similar to a Neapolitan-style with having some chew in the middle and crisp outer crust. It's not quite like you'd get in Napoli as they don't get the same degree of char, but if you like that style I don't think you'd be disappointed with what they're making. We had a half-Margherita half-pepperoni (I wanted to try the two very different approaches) and I really liked both. The Margherita was amazingly well done for a place that's normally slinging pies in a very American "toppings, toppings, toppings" style. Minimalist sauce that tasted of fresh crushed tomatoes and basil, fresh mozzarella, and full basil leaves, exactly as it should be. On the flip side, the pepperoni had a different, more typical "pizza" sauce and the kind of mozzarella you'd expect on American pizza. The crust surprisingly worked very well for both styles. I know it'd be sacrilege but next time I'd probably like to get the Margherita with pepperoni and take the best of both worlds. Anyways, I don't think you can go wrong getting pizza from here. I cannot speak for anything else, but the pizza - it's on point. read more

Hmm.... Start off by saying... NJ resident. Familiar with amazing NJ and NYC pizza.... 4+ stars for the food???? Absolutely for the staff. Great people! The pizza? One Bite...everyone knows the rules... 4.8 out of 10. Whole milk Mozzarella.... so it's crazy greasy. Sauce tastes burnt.... Crust lacks flavor. Sorry guys.... hate to do this read more

While I'm not a huge fan of pizza, Rafferty's proved to be a breath of fresh air. We were recommended by our local host family to try it out and among the other similar options of burger and sandwiches, pizza seemed to be the most appetizing genre of meal... This place did not disappoint, we were super grateful that it offered fresh options, such as the super tasty summer berry salad (man we were craving veggies) and the vegetable supreme pizza. One unique topping of the pizza was the fresh scallions which I've never seen on pizzas. We liked it so much we decided to come for a second meal in this short trip. read more

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I've been coming here for years and it has always been awesome pizza. They specialize in thin crust pizzas with lots and lots of cheese. They have a few specialty pizzas and an assortment of classics with salads and wings to order as well. A classic choice while up north at the cabin or come on in and enjoy the patio off of main street. Pro tip - there is a great brewery right next door that goes great with pizza read more

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Not a bad spot if you're in the area or passing through! Unique menu, and offers lots of different size pizzas (6", 10", 12", 14"). The crusts are crispy! We also liked the classic breadsticks that have great seasoning on them. read more

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Rafferty's consistently offers the best hand made pizzas you can find. Incredible pizza coupled with incredible service. Always will be my go to thin crust pizza place. read more

Rainy day at the cabin called for some late night pizza to-go! Order was ready as scheduled when I arrived, and staff were very friendly and thanked me for the business. We didn't eat inside, but the atmosphere seemed pretty laid back and family friendly. The Lucky Chicken pizza was really good, and 1/2 order of garlic cheese bread appetizer was just OK. A tad expensive for pizza prices so I ended with a summary of 4/5 stars based on pricing. (See attached pictures for food!) read more

Rafferty's Pizza - Medium Lucky Chicken Pizza (regular crust). Would have liked the lingonberries to be more evenly spread-but the chicken was great! - Pizza Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

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Price: 5 stars Food: 5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Service: 5 stars This is a great local pizza joint. The prices are reasonable and the thin crust pizza is delicious. The salads are also huge and great for sharing. We got a custom calzone and it was very tasty, but does take longer to come out than pizza. If you're looking for tasty, well-priced pizza that will be served to you quickly in a casual setting, this is probably your best option in the area by far! Pizza was much better here than at the Grandview Resort. read more

Rafferty's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

10/10 pizza! Grateful they were open till 10pm on a Saturday for some "late night" 'za! Service was quick and friendly. Loved the outdoor patio. The 12" Fiesty pig was perfect for two. Washed it down with a frosty glass off 1919 draft root beer. A perfect meal! read more

Always the best!!! Never had a bad experience here. Can't wait to go again. I need a Rafferty's Finest!

You know, I've been coming to northern MN for 43 years and this is my first time at Rafferty's, clearly a classic much beloved pizzeria, et al. nestled in between all the cutesy shops on the main drag in Nisswa. This is one of those places where you have to be observant and learn the local way to do it. Grab a menu off the wall and find a spot either inside or outside. Or go order at the counter window. But maybe grab a spot first, just saying. Our food took a normal amount of time for what we expected from a thin crust pizza. And we had taken a number, 27, and sat outside. Oh, we had self serve soft drinks. I don't normally drink soda anymore, but every now and then with pizza is nostalgic. Pepsi products. We had a coupon from our mini golf round down the street for free appetizer with a large pizza. And we took advantage. They had only carb heavy apps, which sounded good, but cheesy bread with pizza is too nostalgic for me. We opted for the boneless chicken bites with buffalo style sauce and ranch we got for a dollar upcharge. Not bad, I would like to try other sauces too. The buffalo sauce was good, tasted like Franks. The pizza crust was heavenly. I think everything else was great too, and the fresh mushrooms! Thank you! All the ingredients were fresh tasting and delicious. Sausage, black olive and mushroom. I voted for pepperoni too, but got vetoes from the kids tonight for some reason. But it looked great on all the other pizzas I saw. Plus the speacialty flavor all looked great seeing other people enjoying them. We go up toward Walker and makes it the reason we have never been down this way before for pizza, but now, the whole family will find out it is worth a day drive for shopping, mini golf, and the pizzaaaaa. read more

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This is a popular spot for locals and vacationers alike. Located in Nisswa amongst old novelty shops and annual turtle races. Many of my friends and extended family stop here every cabin-trip up north. This place is always hopping! Order at the window with a menu, and seat yourself with a number. We split a 10 inch Jamaican Jerk pizza between two, although, this size will easily feed one as the crust is thin. It hit the spot after drinking all day over Memorial Weekend. Living near the city, this is not the most amazing pizza I've had, but for the area it is likely pretty good. With a name like Jamaican Jerk I was expecting something a bit spicier, however, the only spice I was able to discern was touch of cayenne or chili powder (I'm sure you could tell them to spice it up more for you). I will say, the ingredients were incredibly fresh! The tomatoes tasted as though they were straight from the vine, and I wouldn't doubt they receive some locally sourced ingredients from very nearby farms. read more

Rafferty's Pizza - Jamaican Jerk - Pizza Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Excellent place for pizza in Nisswa. Definitely a must every time we come North. Wasn't crazy for the Buffalo chicken pizza but everything else have been great. Service is great and fast read more

Great pizza and salads! This is the 3rd time getting pizza here. Good food that is consistent. Love that!

Outstanding pizza. Outstanding staff. Cauliflower and gluten free options, rare to see both, nice options. I had regular crust and am impressed. read more

The place is about as fancy in the inside as it is in the outside. No frills and outdated. It feels about as small town as you can get with seating yourself and order your food at the bar. But, the prices reflect this which makes it fair and the food came out very quickly. Additionally, a very nice man brought out pizza and was so friendly. That really goes a long way! We ordered the Caesar salad and baked potato pizza. To be honest, I wasn't impressed with either. But again, I didn't pay that much for them so it wasn't a total loss. Next time I come to Nisswa I will give it another try. I think there is potential in the menu! read more

Great thin crust - but cheese gluey and sauce lacked any flavor other than coming straight out of a tomato sauce can.

Great staff and love the cauliflower crust with veggie Supreme plus, local beer on tap!

While we were in Nisswa we decided to stop here for lunch. I was really excited because it had such good reviews, and I am super picky about my pizza. It took a while for us to get our pizzas, which was a big deal because we were all super super hungry! So expect this when you come during prime eating times. We ordered a margarita pizza, pig in garden pizza, chicken alfredo pizza, and a large make your own. Overall, the pizza had good flavor and looked wonderful. What we didn't like was that is wasn't crispy enough on the bottom and the pizza wasn't hot hot like it just came out. Those were our only complaints, but the flavor was good. We also tried the cannolis because I had to. They were disappointing. I wouldn't get those again. They aren't homemade from scratch. Out of all the option for pizza up north, this is definitely my favorite though! I would come back again. I also want to mention that the workers here were all super friendly and had great attitudes! They are hard workers and very nice! read more

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We ordered the chicken wings and the taco pizza. The chicken wings were pretty good. However, the taco pizza basically was just lettuce and tomatoes. There wasn't much meat on it. If I ever came back, I would definitely not get the taco pizza. If you're gonna come here, order a different pizza. read more

Rafferty's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Delicious pizza! This was by far the best food we have enjoyed thus far in Nisswa. I had the buffalo chicken pizza and my husband tried the taco pizza. They also have some beers on the menu and a soda station. read more

So good! We love their pizza and get it every time we're in town. As a vegan, I am so grateful you offer vegan cheese!!!!

Pizza was great. 2 locations north of Brainerd. Nisswa and Cross Lake. We had the Nisswa pizza and it was tasty.

Pizza was amazing- I had the chicken white sauce one. Garlic cheese was okay. My parents also had a pizza - pepperoni and sausage and my sister chose a veggie one. Will return! Great food and great service. read more

First time trying Raffertys and the pizza was great!! I just had a basic sausage pizza but it was cooked well. Called For pickup while staying at one of the resorts and staff was very friendly. Will be back when I'm up In the area. read more

I love this place so much. I no longer live in Minnesota but this was the pizza staple from my childhood. We tried the veggie and Rafferty's finest- both were great. But here is a secret from old-time locals. Ask for the seafood pizza, it's no longer on the menu but they'll still make it. It's a thin crust pizza with a garlic Alfredo sauce, shrimp and krab with a mix of mozzarella, Asiago and Parmesan cheese. It's my favorite! read more

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