The Pizza Shop

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!

2.5 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)

2.0 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.

Casitas was a really good experience overall! I'd give the food about a 4/5. I really loved the…read moreportion sizes, especially considering the prices were very reasonable. The food was good, and the desserts and pastries were definitely a highlight for me. I also really loved the ambiance. It had a nice, relaxed atmosphere that made it a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal without feeling rushed. I especially like the location because it's close to downtown, making it a convenient spot for a quick dinner before a game or a casual place to bring friends when you're showing them around the city. Overall, Casitas is a solid spot with good food, generous portions, great prices, and a nice atmosphere.

Seating area

Some awesome gelato

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Outdoor patio at Cossettas. Perfect summer evening.

Nino's Pizzeria

4.5(136 reviews)

7.2 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(34 reviews)

2.3 mi•Downtown St. Paul

Giant slices of NY style pizza of a variety of toppings, calzones and more…read more New location, just around the corner from The Palace Theater and steps away from the downtown Saint Paul skyway system. This family business, started by Pops some 40 years ago, was a long time anchor for the skyway food court and recently relocated to a street level, street entrance, pizzeria. Plenty of seating inside and outdoor patio too. They sell whole pizzas, and specialize in the one slice or two slice lunch specials. It loud because the staff is boisterous and regularly engages customers. Some are old friends, others feel like friends while selecting toppings. The pizza is delicious.

Tried this place after the gigantic protest and it was excellent! They were so swamped at the time…read morethey were only serving cheese or pepperoni slices but no complaints it was EXCELLENT! I definitely want to go back and try their other options but I was in disbelief of their NY style slices! I want to go back and still craving. The owner was friendly and fun, and they played Italian music. Very cute pizzaria and loved the vibe.

The indoor sitting of Pinos Pizzeria

Pepperoni pizza

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A lovely summer patio

Slice Brothers Pizza

4.1(9 reviews)

3.0 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(98 reviews)

4.7 mi•Merriam Park

We have driven by here several times and always said that one of these days we will try it. Friday…read morewas finally that day. It smells amazing when you first walk in. They make a wonderful butter crust deep dish pizza that is smothered in toppings. We decided to go simple - with pepperoni. The amount of pepperoni they put on this pizza was amazing! Let me back up though, we started with an order of cheesy garlic bread donuts. What could be wrong with that combination? They arrived and were the size of golf balls. So garlicky, so cheesy, so yummy! I will admit, it was a rather long wait for the pizza and I was starting to feel a little hangry but when it arrived, it was worth every minute of the wait. So delicious and filling . One piece was all any of us could eat. Was just as wonderful the second day. The inside of this place is charming. An old Mario video game kept our 7 year old entertained. The music was a little loud and hard to hear over but this is clearly a place that neighbors know and love. We will certainly be back to try other items....or maybe stick with what we already know and love. The best part? You are right around the corner from Nellie's and everyone knows that ice cream fills in all the cracks after a good meal! If you are looking for a great neighborhood experience, I highly recommend Mario's!

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 - West Saint Paul

4.2(40 reviews)

0.7 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)

3.4 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)

4.2 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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Jonathan F.

5 years ago

It's literally the best pizza . the staff is awesome homemade pizza read more

Jennifer E.

12 years ago

nothing special in this shop. also price is high

Roxann S.

11 years ago

Great pizza, awsome owner!

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Ordered pizza for a party I was having of about 15 guys. When I entered the restaurant and asked…read morefor my order the bald Italian man was frazzled and frustrated. I was told the pizza would be ready in 65 minutes. I showed up 15 minutes early (on my way home). He immediately barked out that it would be an hour more. I already had people at my house and I live 20 minutes away so waiting an hour was a huge issue. They told me I could cancel my order but then I would have had to scramble and find something different. Eventually one of the younger guys nicely said it would be ready in 20-30 minutes but the older man was shaking his head no and clearly upset. I called one of my friends who was coming late and asked him to pick them up when he was coming through. When my friends came, they said the older man was pissed at them too, using the F word and complaining that he has to deal with the larger order (8 pizzas). Super disappointing to have my pizzas 30 minutes late, after I had intentionally ordered ahead. And really discouraging to be treated so poorly on my first order and giving a big order of business. Needless to say, I won't ever go back here. Unpredictable ready times and being treated so poorly just for wanting a bigger order of pizza ready and not an hour late.

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