We had Fat Lorenzos catered in for lunch today and I wasn't too impressed. There was lasagna, garlic chicken Alfredo, dinner salad, bread sticks and chocolate chip cookies. The lasagna was bizarre, like pizza toppings layered between lasagna noodles. I didn't care for it. Everyone thought the Alfredo pasta was good but it was really mediocre. The dinner salad was iceberg lettuce tossed with mozzarella and black and green olives. The breadsticks were large, dry and flavorless. I don't see myself going there in the future. read more

Quaint pizza joint with some wicked murals! The flavor of the of the food was very good! We had the artichoke dip (which is amazing!) and the Fats Special (a supreme, more or less). Beverages are bottled or canned and inexpensive (soda is just over a dollar, beer is $4-6). Dine in with booth and table seating, as well as a pick up local with gelato you can buy. Ordered an XL pizza, the dip and drinks for several people and it came to under $50. Good deal in a nice neighborhood. read more

My daughter and I came here for a "daddy-daughter date" this week and had a great time. It was crowded and our waiter let us know they were short-staffed, but he was pleasant enough and we didn't mind the short wait. We dined in. I had a beer (half-price beer and wine on Mondays) and after a slight delay our pizzas came hot and ready. My daughter had a slice of cheese, I had the carne (I'm a sucker for meat-za) and we ate without incident. The server apologized for the wait (which I noticed, but didn't seem excessive - especially with the crayons and paper table cover to color) and have us a free scoop of caramel latte gelato to finish our supper. Is Fat Lorenzo's the best pizza in town? No, decidedly not, but it was good, the experience was pleasant, and there were plenty of leftovers to be had. This place is nearby, and I'd gladly come again for another bite of the pie. read more

Great pizza from a very unlikely corner joint! Salads were yummy too. Extremely busy and good COVID process in place.

Just ate lunch at this small Italian Restaurant on our way to MSP. It was not impressive from the outside but it seemed to be busy and all of the tables outside were full so we decided to try our luck. When you first walk in it looks like more of a deli with a take out counter. There is seating for dine-in is in the next room. We wrote our name on the board for party of 6 and waited to be seated. There was one couple in-front of us which got seated right away and we were next and were seated at an extended booth at the end. The extended booth was extended by an extra table and chairs which stuck out into the isle and sort of blocked people from exiting...not really sure if that would pass fire inspection. The interior is decorated with paintings all over the wall and ceilings. The ceilings were in a pretty square baroque pattern similar to what you might find in an old Italian church but painted to make it look like the sky. The service was slow and the waiter could have had better table side manners. We started out with Garlic cheese bread which came with a side of marinara for dipping which was quite tasty. My garden salad was great with both green and black olives, fresh mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and lettuce. When the main courses for lunch appeared, most of us didn't finish our plates and not because the portion sizes were enormous or anything. My Garlic Chicken hoagie was dry and the bread was soggy at the bottom which made it difficult to eat. The Chicken and Shrimp Penne was blah and lacked flavor and taste. The Chicken Alfredo was ok, but could have been better. I can say they make a great pizza! If I were to come back here again I would order a garden salad and a cheese pizza... read more

It's ok, my Alfredo sauce is better, didn't like the shrimp in it, to rubbery. Let's just say too many other restaurants I'll go to first.

Are here for the 1st time with the family 7/30/19. We ordered 2 large pizzas, lasagna, shrimp Alfredo, 2 garlic breadsticks and took home on gelato. The bread sticks were nothing to write home about. Everyone liked the lasagna except my mom who thought it was too tomatoey. Shrimp Alfredo was good- lots of sauce. The pizzas were HUGE and tasted amazing!! We usually get 2 large pizzas and take home 1/2 a pizza for leftovers. We took home more than a whole pizza- and it was good leftover. We couldn't believe how inexpensive the pizza was! My 14 year old son is already requesting we cater Fat Lorenzo's for his graduation! The Salted Caramel gelato was so good!! I would go back just to get that! It is a small restaurant so not sure how they would handle a big party. Other than that- would definitely recommend! read more

This was the best pizza I've had in a very long time . The price is very reasonable considering the quality. My new go to for delivery and can't wait to try the pasta read more

Great local pizza place. We order here all the time and dine in every once in awhile. Food is always awesome, delivery is fast, and everyone who works there is so nice. My wife dropped a pizza while leaving the other night and they whipped up a new one for her for no charge. That should say something about how great they are to their customers. Can't go wrong here! read more

I'm shocked at the good reviews... the place is consistent though, consistently dirty, consistently bad service and consistently bad pizza. The pizza quality bothers me the most, it's just a sad excuse for a pizza, I'm not even splitting hairs about types of pizza it's just bad all around. I guess neighborhood people will tolerate it but it's not for me. Too bad they can't figure out how to get it anything right ever. Probably will never return to try again as it never improves. read more

This was the worst we've just received a raw pizza called had another one sent out either their ovens are off or there just not cooking them long enough read more

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Delicious food. Fairly quick service. The atmosphere is trendy, with Italian murals. I ordered the chicken Alfredo and he got a build your own pizza with meatballs and mushrooms. Would definitely come again. read more

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Very disappointed to report having a poor experience today...my wife picked up a sandwich order and joined me for lunch only to find they missed on the sandwich, no napkins or plastic utensils. I called and Jeff was apathetic at best and stated he wasn't sure if they had in fact made the order improperly. The order was a walk in order. How do you not hear "plain roast beef and cheese" correctly? Bummer... read more

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Best spaghetti and meat balls. We had the artichoke dip and it was very good, add some crushed red pepper and it was fantastic! read more

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Came here with the family and ordered a few pizzas. SO YUMMY!!! They're super family oriented and such beautiful paintings all over the walls-- it's a great distraction for the kiddos :) The gelato is also amazing, would absolutely recommend grabbing some if you dine in or are just in the area! read more

I hate to give a review based on one Amazon Prime delivery, but the New Haven was the single worst pizza I've ever had. It tasted like they used year-old garlic powder, not garlic. If I had been in the restaurant I would have sent it back, but I didn't want to go through the whole delivery rigamarole again. I had two pieces because I was hungry. Started a third, but gave up, picked some of the clams off and threw the rest away. And this from a guy who thinks Little Caesar's is acceptable. The Chicken Alfredo was okay. Garlic bread was mediocre. I'll never order from them again. read more

You're lucky to get them on the phone, it's always busy, the quality of the pizza and the customer service has crashed and burned over the last year. Sad to see this Mpls institution go straight down the tubes. Order from Parkway instead. read more

As expected. A lot of crust, droopy center. A sauce that was too sweet for my taste. Dough was soft though, so that's a plus! *Side note: bathroom doors should definitely be replaced. No one should have holes in their doors. -OUT read more

I had never heard of Fat Lorenzo's but a family member swears by them, so I met up with them for some classic Italian. I was surprised by how good everything was. I ordered the garlic chicken alfredo with penne pasta and it was sooo good. It even tasted good as leftovers the next day. My boyfriend got a pizza (not sure which one) with a lot of meat and I tried some - honestly one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time. I also got a small gelato, blood orange flavored. The small came with enough gelato for almost two people. The prices were average for an Italian meal. The service could have been a lot better but since the food was great, I didn't care. I would come back again. read more

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First thing is the service here is so great everyone was nice especially casey or kasey. (sorry if I spelled your name wrong) when we left we went through the door that said don't go through here I'm so sorry about that. Keep up the good work and EXQUISITE food -sincerely, Aj read more

I first came here when I was 5, I loved it! I originally didn't like the pizza since it had tomato clumps and it was a little soggy, but now the pizza is magnificent. The crust is perfect, the sauce is immaculate and the cheese is so stretchy and delicious. As for the pasta, it is great and tasty, the Chicken Alfredo is fresh and great! I highly recommend this joint, if I could I would definitely give this a 10/5 read more

Favorite pizza place. Crust always tastes fresh, toppings and cheese are first-rate and generous. Smallish seating area, so prepare to wait or call for delivery or pickup. The Fat's is pizza perfection. read more

I've been coming here since I was a little kid with my family, such amazing pizza and great atmosphere. The location on the southern side of Lake Nokomis makes it a destination spot after a long stroll or a sun filled afternoon at the beach. The cozy space and murals on the wall give it a family owned restaurant feel. The pizza is delicious though the clam topped Pizza New Haven did make me a little nauseous after smelling it in leftover form. I truly appreciate how much cheese comes on their pizza cause I love it! So when I order extra cheese it is bordering on obscene. If you prefer Punch Pizza (the Neapolitan style) this may not be your cup of tea. I would recommend the Linguine with Clam Sauce, the red sauce had a little spicy kick to it, or build your own pizza. Also, remember to save yourself some room for Gelato for dessert, it's a must have- or at least try some flavors on your way out. read more

This is a cool place to grab a slice of pizza or a scoop of gelato. They also have a really good garlic chicken hoagie that's really goos. Cool interior and nice staff. read more

A few days ago my girlfriend and I met up with some of our family at Fat Lorenzo's to celebrate one of our family members birthday, and they couldn't have picked a better place!!! I want to start out by saying, I don't think love can describe how I really feel about the awesomeness of Pizza Luce and Physco Suzie's pizza, their pizza is AWESOME, but Fat Lorenzo's ...WAY BETTER... There were nine people in our group so we had quite the smorgasbord. I had the meatball hoagie which like other people have said in their reviews, the meatballs are about the size of baseballs, they're 1/4 pound each and you get three of these bad boys! Alongside the 3/4 pounds worth of freshly ground balled up beef comes some banana peppers which you have to mix in with the melted mozzarella cheese on top! We also ordered two pizzas and their new item on their menu called a Calcinato. One pizza we ordered was also a new item on their menu called the "Alfrenzo" this is the pizza that made me fall out of love with Luce and into love with Lorenzo's! The "Alfrenzo" consists of alfredo sauce instead of the classic read sauce, chicken, feta cheese, and artichoke hearts (I feel like I'm forgetting something) the crust was perfect, not to crunchy yet not to soft. I highly HIGHLY recommend this pizza! We had a vegetarian guest along with us so we also ordered their vegetarian pizza called the "Slim's Combo" consisting of mushrooms, onions, green peppers and black olives, which was also very good! The Calcinato (Italian Quesadilla) consists of Garlic Chicken, Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, arugula, and is top with a light glazing of balsamic vinegar. I'm usually not a big fan of crispy flat bread things, but this is a big exception! It just melts in your mouth!!! You gotta try it!!! After we were all stuffed full of what I would say some of the best food in the twin cities we topped it off with the best gelato in town! We all ordered our own then passed them around trying each one. We had the mint chocolate chip, raspberry, passion fruit, pistachio, and chocolate coffee... not one of them was bad. I think the big problem with this place is knowing what to go, each dish/item is different from the next yet you can't go wrong. I have nothing bad to say about this place, the service was great, they promptly accommodated to nine of us, and they're service was fast and friendly. I guess if I had to say one bad thing about this place, they only off soda in a can rather then bottomless fountain drinks like we're all use to. I deem Fat Lorenzo's the BEST restaurant in the twin cities! read more

Really----- Ok what would Gordon Ramsey say about this place? I had higher expectations. People said it was really good. First of all, tables kinda dirty, ok it's the paper on the tables thing..but clean under it, wipe off the chairs... Second, the bread sticks--tired, old crusts--not buttery ( like the menu says) no trace of nice olio or anything, tasteless marinara sauce. Not great selection of beers...come on you guys. Pizza---eh...ok I give them credit for they use good, high quality cheese, but it was a wet pizza ( yeah yeah NY style) but I have been to NY and it's still got a crisper crust. Service was mediocre...Pizza sauce a little heavy on the Oregano..Meat on Pizza was sparce. And The gelato I had read raves on---ehhhh nothing, really. Sort of tasted a little old to me. The Stromboli was wet---like what happened to it? Come on you guys---- they could do a ton better. We should of gone to Pizza Luce instead. read more

Delicious sandwich and good service! No wonder this place has been around for so long. The ambiance is great, very easy to get to. Parking with no problem. I'm looking forward tearing through this menu. Seeing the slices on some of the plates, I certainly think I'm going to swing my bat at that the next time I'm here. read more

My son and I ate at Fat Lorenzo's today. We had s couple slices of pizza. It was amazing service. Very fast service including the water refills. And the pizza was awesome. The prices were so reasonable that I had to leave a larger than normal tip. This business deserves to thrive. read more

The owners and staff at Fat Lorenzo's have it figured out. You must try this place! Was unexpectedly delayed out of MSP due to weather, and needed a quick dinner on my extra night in St Paul. Walked to Fat Lorenzo's from my Airbnb; within minutes of arriving, I was glad my travel hiccup allowed me to land here. Even though the restaurant was full and buzzing (6pm on a Sunday), they seated me in the cozy dining room within five minutes, and I had an impressively delicious local IPA (Fulton 300...well done, Minneapolis) in hand as I studied the menu. I settled upon the Slim's, a scrumptious veggie pizza with loads of all of your favorites (mushrooms, onions, green peppers and olives). No sooner had I set down my empty bottle when my fantastic server dropped a second on my table. Nice! This is some seriously delicious pizza, folks; and that's coming from someone who lived in the NYC metro area for over six years. Pizza was piping hot when it landed on the stand; crust was tasty, sauce perfectly seasoned, and cheese and toppings generous. Having had a less-than-positive lunch experience at another restaurant in the MSP airport, I was ravenous by the time I walked into Lorenzo's, and still could only make my way through two pieces of this scrumptious pie; my Airbnb hosts were thrilled when I brought them the leftovers! My very experienced server was warm, prompt and very engaging; everyone (staff and patrons) at Lorenzo's was clearly happy to be there. Great vibe, like you're eating amongst family. I unfortunately didn't have time (or belly space!) to check out their desserts, but I walked out one very satisfied customer. Many thanks for treating me like a queen, Fat Lorenzo's, and for turning my travel snafu into the best dining experience I had during my long weekend in the Twin Cities. I will absolutely be back the next time I visit! read more

Wow what a great find. I've always seen this place when driving to the 5 8 but never stopped in . The other night a friend and I were not up for waiting 35 mins for a jucy lucey so we went to Lorenzo's Im SOOOOO happy I did. up unil now the only place I thought that had great Italian food in the twin cities was Cossetta's in St. Paul Fat Lorenzo's food is just as good and much cheaper. 2 pieces of pizza and an order of garlic cheese bread and it's under $13.00? amazing. The pizza is thin crust and heaped with toppings. You can actually taste the fresh garlic in the cheesebread . I'm headed back there tonight to try something different. 5 stars all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy read more

Beard and I were wandering in this area one night and felt a bit hangry, so we ended up just delving into Fat Lorenzo's without really knowing what we were getting into. Kitschy, Little Italy style interior. Big booths. Lots of families. And good eats. We ended up sharing a small pizza and a piece of lasagna. I wasn't totally sold on the lasagna, as it was stuffed to the gills with various meats and I am not a multiple-meat lady. Beard thought it was satisfyingly chubful, though, which I suppose is why they call it "Fat" Lorenzo's and not "Plump" or "Zaftig".The pizza was actually really good, and I loved that they put on tons of banana peppers and the sauce was savory instead of sweet-ish. The waitress we had was also very nice and kept us well watered and attended to even though she was wo-manning about 10 tables of screaming children and exasperated middle American parents. Yeesh. This also led to the extreme loudness in the restaurant, which I realize is no one's fault, but it can be grating if you're in the mood for a more quiet place. The parking situation is also a plus here, as you are really close to Lake Nokomis, and I could see myself coming here more for a late lunch after hanging out at the lake than dinner again (screaming children=blind rage). read more

Eat in, take out or get it by the slice. Any option works at Fat Lorenzo's and rest assured you won't be disappointed here. The Minneapolis location is small and intimate. Usually seating 2-5 per table but we had a group of 9 and they were able accommodate us without any problem. The funky murals on the walls give this place character and charm when you "dine in". Known for their fabulous Italian cuisine I've only tried their pizzas. Their "Alfrenzo" (Alfredo sauce and chicken) is a combo I wouldn't necessarily pick but once you try it you'll be hooked! Proportions are large here so keep that in mind when you are ordering. On our most recent visit our server was outstanding and shared samples of her favorite gelato with us. So the smart thing to do here is save a little room for dessert too! read more

Fat Lorenzo's serves awesome Italian food at a much lower cost than your typical upscale Italian Restaurant. Do not expect anything fancy, you will be sitting on hard wood benches in the booths, and there is not much space, but the excellent food at an even better price makes you forget about those discomforts. They have infinite options of pizza toppings, so there is something for everyone. My favorite is the clam pizza, which is top notch! The cheesy garlic bread appetizer is a must! Furthermore, when your done with your meal, pick up some Gelato on your way out. You get a generous serving of this dessert for just over $2, and they offer some of the best flavors you can imagine, such as, salted caramel, Nutella, and red velvet. If you are a first time customer, and sign up for the Fat Lorenzo's email list, you will receive a large serving of Gelato for free! Overall this is an excellent place to eat at, if you are looking for some quality Italian food. I highly recommend this place. read more

I'm really baffled by these high marks. This place only receives 1 star because Yelp won't let me get lower and they had a good beer selection. Where do I start? Was heading to the airport and wanted to stop by a local place before heading back to AZ. The Yelp reviews on this made it seem like a slam dunk. I went in and came up to a counter. It seemed it was a order and sit kind of place. After asking the manager about the food and beer I decided to order some slices of pizza. I mentioned I would dine in and he rudely said, "then why don't you go in the dining room if you plan on staying? Just go sit and someone will be with you." Maybe cause I haven't been here before and your layout does not suggest you have servers, D***! So I sat and waited 5 minutes for a server to come over. I was 1 of 3 people there and they were done with their meals. Why the wait to order? After getting the slices I noticed that they had sprinkled fresh cheese on the slice and added a ton of pepperonis. This should make me happy, right? WRONG!!! The way that they heat up their slices makes it so the top and bottom are hot, and the middle is at best lukewarm. So I took a fork and scraped off the top coat of cheese and pepperonis to find a slice that may have been in a case for about 8 hours since they had opened. When I said something about the mound of semi-melted cheese the server immediately quipped, "what would you expect when eating at a place called 'Fat Lorenzo's'?" I didn't know how to come back with a response... I didn't expect that kind of answer. Maybe she thought I was being a health nut. I love pizza and cheese, but not if it is gross. When I was leaving, I told the server I wasn't trying to be difficult or get my food paid for, I just thought she and her management should know the way they are heating up their slices is a health risk because the food is not getting back up to temp because the cheese on top keeps from cooking uniformly. I have never seen a good pizzeria practice this method. This is the best part. She said I was wrong and that she is a registered dietitian. and that everything they make is healthy and safe. REALLY!?!?! The same chick that said "what would you expect when eating at a place called 'Fat Lorenzo's'?" I don't think that people reason with logic when emotions get involved. This server obviously cared for the establishment enough to defend it at the cost of making her look ridiculous or unintelligent. I'm sure she is a nice gal, but even a dietician may not grasp culinary standards. She was right, I didn't die. But I am never going to return. In summary, DO NOT EAT HERE. Unless you like that sort of thing... read more

I always want to say something nice, so I will say that this place has very cool murals on the walls. Everything else about our experience here was pretty much awful. Our waiter was incredibly rude. I was raised by a waitress and waited tables myself. I am very willing to overlook a busy server. He was not busy. I am very conscientious about being a good customer. He was just a complete and utter ass. I ordered a glass of wine, after which he fled from the table before my husband was able to order his drink. That's weird, right? Taking our drink orders one at a time? He soldiered on at hyper speed, stopping by twice more to take our order (my husband's drink, our dinner) and each time trying to run away before giving us a chance to answer his questions. We weren't hesitating - he just kept walking away. I made the mistake of trying to order Alfredo with a side of sausage - two items which are on the menu but not together. Our waiter pretended to not know what I was asking for long enough for me to give up and just order it with chicken (a menu item). When I finally did that, made a rude remark about how I had changed my mind. I didn't change my mind. I gave up. The only thing he didn't rush us through was bringing our check. That part took forever, and when he did finally come back to the table he refused to even acknowledge that I had asked for the check (politely) before I told him whether or not he could take my plate. The whole thing was baffling. As for the food? Well, it's grotesque. I had the Chicken Alfredo and my husband had the Linguini with Clams. The Alfredo was thick and glue-y with no discernible flavor of it's own. I managed to eat enough of it to sate my hunger by covering it in pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese. My husbands meal was equally unimpressive. Also, my wine was rancid and there were fruit flies everywhere. I am to understand this is a neighborhood institution, but for the life of me I don't get it. read more

i hate giving bad reviews but this was such a bad experience. i come here every so often and it's usually great, but today was super slow and it took over 45 minutes for my food to come out. i ordered pasta. the rest of the table got their food and ate and i was still waiting. it's also my birthday, so maybe that's why it bugged me so much, but it shouldn't have been like that even on a normal day. i don't think i'll be returning. read more

Do you require a vegan cheese-substitute or faux chicken to enjoy a pizza pie? No? Then you would probably enjoy Fat Lorenzo's as much as I do. Im serious folks, if you are allowed to eat any sort of normal pizza, this is hands-down the tastiest in the Cities. The pizzas are big, loaded with toppings, and I think the secret is in the sauce because these slices are juicy. There aren't many pizza joints around that have a signature sauce--they are usually trying to wow us with their organic this and substitute that. I get a spinach and feta cheese pie but the delicious sauce is always the highlight. As for ambiance, it can be a great date spot or a place to take your giant Italian family. It's not quiet but the walls are painted with scenes of coastal Italy that you can peer at from your little red booth. They also have a great selection of beers, including some delicious imports from Italy and other places you didn't know made yummy beer. Last but not least is the waitstaff. I've had the same guy every single time but he is so dag nice that I think they are genetically breeding super-friendly clones of him behind the counter. He jokes, chats, smiles, checks in on you, and even brings you your food in a reasonable amount of time. Wowzers. They even have a full-service gelatto counter but I'm usually too full to get ice cream after eating here. Did I mention this place had the best pizza in the Twin Cities? Yeah, there's never room for gelatto. read more

How have I not eaten here before? Yesterday we had dinner at Fat Lorenzo's for the first time. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming--a classic neighborhood Italian restaurant. The murals on the walls and the ceiling are fantastic, and our wooden booth was roomy and comfortable. I had a glass of the house red, which hit the spot for only $4, and we started with the garlic cheese bread, which was by far the best we'd had anywhere in a very long time. The pizza was large and satisfying. We chose the Fat's: pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black and green olives. The pepperoni was crispy, and the crust was thick and chewy. It was exactly what I wanted; I know where to go now for my pizza fix. No more national chains for me! PS: I am determined to try the gelato next time. read more

We stopped here after eating at the 5-8 Club because we had heard so much about the gelato. They let you try different flavors before deciding but I finally settled on the french toast flavor. The others had lime, lemon, and chocolate caramel. I tasted them all and they were all great! I really want to come back and eat something other than gelato so I will reserve the last star after we do that. A friendly good-night and thank you on our way out awards the nice staff with five stars. I hope their other food tastes as good as the gelato! read more

A little update here. . . My mom took me here for my special birthday girl lunch. I ordered the garlic chicken hoagie, my mom ordered the italian chicken hoagie. We split them in half and then traded so we could each sample the wonderfulness of each others sammiches. I ended up liking mine a lot more. So cheesy and yummy!! There were a ton of banana peppers on the sammich, which I love love loved. Our waiter was kind of ditsy, but I forgive him. My 5 stars are based solely on the sammiches. I still think the pizza is -eh- and the pasta is ok. read more