Made our annual trip around and ending at the stone barn. Good as usual. Weather was a bit iffy and with the outside seating was a little chilly, our fault for not planning ahead. New hours on Saturday, 4-9. Pizza was good, very reasonable price. Will go again for sure. read more

Great vibe. But not set up for crowds. Be prepared to wait up to 2 hours for your pizza. Ugh! But it is Buffalo County at its best. The pizza is ultra thin, real wood oven delicious! Set in the middle of a field, surrounded by farmland, it is inauspicious and simple fun. Children playing with toys, pick-up baseball games, frisbees etc.... I'm not sure if you can bring your own wine but they have a decent selection of tablewine. If you were passing through the Wisconsin driftless area of Buffalo County, it is a must stop. Only open on Friday Saturday Sunday, and seasonally during warmer seasons read more

This place is magical. If you squint it could be Tuscany. What a surprise to find this lovely setting in the middle of Wisconsin farmland. My husband and I are always in search of the perfect thin, cracker like pizza crust with fresh ingredients. This place does not disappoint. It's about a 2 hour jaunt from the the twin cities. If you are staying or wandering around Pepin put this place on your list. Top it off with their ice cream! read more

The Stone Barn is an old stone barn in a quiet valley a few miles into the hills from Nelson, WI. It has been turned into a great open air (though covered) eating place. I believe that it's only open weekends, but it makes amazing pizza and is definitely worth a visit. There is a building with the kitchen and a few tables, but 80% of the tables are outside in the barn. Down the center is a raised herb bed (which they use -- a cook came out and harvested cilantro while we were eating). The walls are the old stone barn's walls, and overhead is a trellis structure which provides some shade. It's a very casual atmosphere. The pizza is the thinnest crust I've ever had and was fantastic. *Really* good. They serve beer and wine and soda, and have ice cream. (They do have some non-pizza entrees, but why bother?) The only downside (other than it not being near where I live) is that it's only open those three days and on a very hot day, it can be uncomfortable. read more

After hearing all the great things about this place I finally got to experience it...Well, can't recommend it. Went there on a Sat eve, the place was beyond packed. Beautiful setting, great atmosphere, pizza was good NOT great. Char on the edges is one thing but to lose 10-15% of a pie to it is too much for this guy. Also thin crust is great but this crust didn't even support the toppings...Lastly and most concerning it took OVER 90 MIN to get our order! This place may have bitten off more than it can handle. I believe it has just ONE oven, clearly not enuf...Better get here early! No pizza is worth a 90+ min wait... read more

Can you say delicious? Fresh, natural ingredients make the best pizza! The crust is wafer thin and the baking in the wood oven makes the topping flavors shine. Loved the ambience! We went on a Sunday night and the place was packed. We drove an hour to get to this place and it is well worth the (beautiful) drive! This place is as good as it gets! read more

Farm pizza places are growing in popularity and Nelson Stone Barn is not new to the scene. The atmosphere is great. Kids can run around, dogs are welcome, and there are other venues for wedding receptions. The laid back atmosphere is inviting and the pizza is good. One of our party doesn't like salmon and tried the salmon pizza with the cream cheese base and loved it. Lots of diversity of pizzas that are all wood-fired. Crust is thin which I like. Pizzas tend to be quite soggy in the middle but the flavors are there. They also ship in amazing ice cream as a dessert option with a wonderfully higher-than-average fat content -- you don't get ice cream for the health benefits and the fat content is a difference maker. Wine and beer are options, along with an average variety of sodas. Atmosphere, pizzas, ice cream, and drinks are all worth the trip! read more

Atmosphere and customer service are great, due to unfortunate circumstances we didn't get to enjoy the pizza but will definitely be going back to try it out again. The staff was very accommodating for our situation, they have a great thing going for them. read more

This place is pretty cool. It's a beautiful farm setting surrounded by wooded hills. There's an old barn, a building where they sell antiques, the original farmhouse and the building where they make and serve pizzas. My standard for traditional Neapolitan-style pizza is Punch Pizza in Minneapolis. It doesn't get any better than that, but I have to say that this is slightly different and just as good! This is a great place to go with friends, family and children and spend a couple of hours. We make it about once a summer and we've always had a great time. The only reason I didn't give this place five stars is because the wait is typically 1.5-2 hours for a pizza, and that's a little ridiculous. I think they need to put in another oven. Not only would their customers be happier, but they could sell twice as many pizzas in an evening. read more

Amazing thin crust pizza. Both crust and toppings are top-quality. The setting couldn't be more idyllic, set amongst the rolling hills of Buffalo county, with a beautiful drive no matter what direction you're coming from. I've biked in from Eau Claire three times, and every time I've felt so rewarded to finally pedal hungrily into the grass and gravel parking lot for pizza. The stone barn foundations on which the place was built are left as they were, and it only adds to the uniqueness of this pizza place that happens to serve some of the best pizza in the Midwest. read more

One of the best outdoor dining experiences of my life. Great friends, booze, and even better pizza.

If you are looking for an outdoor wedding venue or barn wedding, the Stone Barn is the place to go. The setting is beautiful, the barn is beautiful and is separate from the Pizza Barn and the public. They have a full venue and you can bring in your own catering. The staff was accommodating and it was the most beautiful wedding I have ever attended. Even though it rained most of the day and quit about an hour and 1/2 before the wedding , the staff wiped down all 250 chairs so the wedding could be outside. I would highly recommend this place for a wedding or the best Pizza in the Midwest!! Thank you to the Stone Barn owners and staff!! The Risler Family! read more

By far the best thin-crust, wood-fired pizza ever, with many of the herbs grown on-site, along with the other quality ingredients. They have a great variety of quality and unique pizzas. Plus, it's set in the picturesque valleys of the driftless region of Wisconsin. Order enough for leftovers! Fantastic pizza and a beautiful drive provided you can find it! read more

More than you EVER wanted to know: I have long wanted to go to a "pizza farm." With a day off work, a companion, and a only the slightest info, we headed out to The Stone Barn. It seems to get to almost any pizza farm, it's a drive. However, the drive to The Stone Barn is scenic and a very nice opportunity to converse and catch-up--very much away from the city hustle and bustle. ( oh yeah, don't count on cell phone service in this area. ) Once we got there, we were a little concerned given the number of cars parked in the yard. I have heard stories of waiting up to two hours for food at other places like this. Not the case here. There is ample seating in a few different areas--be that "indoors," outdoors, or something in-between. I should note that it is NOT required to bring your own seating, beverages, or tableware. All is available on-site. (pop is $1, beers are $3-$4 Ea. pizzas are $22-25 or so. It seems folks order one pizza to share between two.) After the nice drive, I needed the restroom. There is one each for men and women. I'd say there was only one other time I've had to wait in line for the men's room. Maybe over time this will improve. After you decide which yummy pizza you desire, approach the counter and give your order. They, in turn, will give you a table number. Anything you order subsequently will be "filed" under that number. Pay for all b-4 you exit. So that's how it all works. Here's my thoughts on it: -VERY charming location, experience, and drive. -Terrific people watching. -Fresh, Fresh Pizza! I marveled at their herb garden. -Bucolic views -Good Service -Outstandingly memorable -It's $45 date -My kind of pizza--ultra thin crust -A mix of self service and being served--You order your own meal, drinks, and desert, but the pizza is brought to you and the tables are cleared for you. It's a good mix. -The only thing I could see improved is the restroom situation. It's a bit like being at the state fair. By all means, GO! It's festive and serene read more

The food is good, the workers are friendly and the customers are having a good time. And, you may never find such a beautiful setting to sit and relax. This was such a special place to find. We figured it to be about 100 miles from our driveway to the Stone Barn and well worth it; can't wait to get there again. read more

When we arrived at 4:50, a small line had already formed for the 5:00 opening. The rope across the drive was opened promptly at 5:00, everyone parked, and we made our way to the barn. The setting was enchanting, the wine was poured generously, and the pizza was good (but not amazing). The toppings were great but a quarter of the crust was overly done. Nevertheless, my group of three enjoyed sitting next to herb garden, eating our pizza, and taking in the ambiance. read more

OMG!!! The best place ever.... This place is amazing in so many ways- first the views and scenery is fantastic- they have a Wedding Barn!! And it's so perfect- with the rustic charm and the real chandeliers its like that perfect blend for a cool trendy wedding- if I wasn't already married, I would book it now... The pizza is so incredible- who would think you can get a Greek lamb pizza, or a smoked salmon pizza with fresh grown ingredients an hour south of the twin cities!! What was also cool is that kids can be kids and run around and play... Found a great gift for my mom in the antique store that's made from an old barn that was part of the original buildings on this farm- very cool history... Oh but I'm gushing.... read more

The Stone Barn is in a beautiful open air setting in the rolling hills of Nelson. You dine by a lush herb garden that the owenrs grow themselves and use on their pizzas. There is a great selection of wood fired pizzas with my personal favorite being theThai peanut along with the Alaskan salmon. Many families were there and there is great space for the kids to play while waiting for your food. Was also fun to see people stop by on their horses and even a helicopter once. There is an antique store there as well. I've never been disappointed on my many trips to the Stone Barn. read more

We cannot get enough of this places the summer! The drive from La Crosse is beautiful. The pizza is wonderful. We usually make our own and usually leave stuffed. We may also have some ice cream for dessert! The old barn that was made into the seating area is very nice. You sit among the herbs they use for their pizzas! read more

Way to ruin my first pizza on the farm experience. Waited two hours for a half baked pizza. My pizza didn't look like those on the site. The center was raw. Pizza lacked flavor!!!! After waiting twenty minutes in line to pay, the cashier returned our concerns with a bragging gloat about how much business they do. Thanks for the insult. The setting is beautiful but the pizza, staff and logistical nightmare they call a business need help. Overpriced also. read more

The place is a tourist trap waited 2 hours for a pizza. The pizza is not good kind of a gimmick. Not worth the drive. Like most places once you experience it and the food is not good you will not be back. I guess when you don't have a pizza place within 50 miles of you I guess you are stuck. read more

Ate here only once. Had "Moderna" pizza. It was basically a cracker thin crust with chunks of precooked chicken 3/4 inch squares with similar sized chunks of raw onion. There was also ample feta cheese on it all of which seemed unaffected by the wood fired oven it was made in. I also had a bottle of red wine with it that was at least 90 degrees warm served in plastic cups. Not good read more

Best pizza, ever. Love the Stone Barn. So sad that I will have to wait until next Spring for my next pizza......I can't eat pizza anywhere else! read more