The food was amazing the pizza tasted delicious, you could taste the richness in the cheese, but the service was even better our waiter was a very nice and understanding person he seemed happy to work at this job, the wait wasn't bad either I really liked this restaurant I have no negative things to say. read more

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Great staff that you can tell it matters to them that your experience is fantastic. The pizza is so amazing. We ordered a medium pepperoni with green olives.. The crust is the best I have ever had, perfect on the bottom and light and fluffy on the inside. The homemade gelato was a great end to our meal. read more

The food was amazing! Authentic Italian dishes. Our server was a hoot. I had a slice of Fat's Pizza and the Alfredo Pizza with a Fat's salad. So good. Would go back again (if we lived in Minneapolis) read more

Was in town visiting family who brought me here. Staff was friendly, service was great. Food was delicious. Best spinach and artichoke dip I have ever had. read more

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Fat Lorenzo's cancels your order without calling or giving you a reason. Don't waste your time, order from a place that wants to serve you.

Been going here for years. Delivery of XL pizza was quick and pizza was fantastic as always!

A solid 4.5 all day long. Sauce is amazing, crust was perfect for this style of crust. Italian sausage was very good. read more

Fat Lorenzo's - All I could eat - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Amazing food and amazing service, our server was Tavo and he was amazing with accommodations and truly a kind soul. The restaurant has a great vibe and ambiance to it. By the photo you can tell that we hated it read more

Fat Lorenzo's - finished food and left overs - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Parking is not hard, they have a lot and there's a residential area that has plenty parking. The place has outside sitting and looks pretty busy. They have a little chalk board so u can place ur name to get seated. But as a hack, if u sit outside and it is available u get the table right away, first come first served kind of deal. If u sit outside you can also bring your pet!!! They allow pets on the patio. The waiter didn't bring a menu for someone in the group and that was a bit annoying but ok. The waiter took a long time to come get our drink orders so long that we were already ready to order our meals. Don't get me wrong he was super friendly but I was hungry, once we got our order in he was quick to bring the drinks for sure. CHERRY CREAM SODA- creamy and delicious! Omg I loved this soda. If you are cream soda fan try this one is super nice and sweet. Got the spot for me. This is paradise for me. NEW HEAVEN CLAM PIZZA- very garlicky!! I mean very very garlicky. The clam is good too but the garlic takes over a bit of the taste. The pizza was also creamy. It was good but I'm not super impressed as the garlic flavor was too overpowering. I think that the small size for this flavor may be the best bet. ALFREZO- looks sooo good. Nice and deep dish just like I love, tasted amazing. This one is a winner!! All the toppings mesh perfectly making a great tasting pizza, just perfect. This pizza is the way to go here. I asked for a marinara when I had my first slice so I could dip the crust, I got that after I received the check and only when I asked again for it. The crust was already cold and hard by then. Overall I know that waiting staff can mess it up, specially in a busy place like this, that is the reason why they do not get 5 stars from me, cause the place should be able to staff better to make sure mess ups are avoided. But with that said, the food here is pretty good. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is very chill. Still would recommend. read more

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My family has been there a few times. The parking has been fine each time I've gone. It's off street parking. Maybe it's the time we go. My husband had the stomboli and he said he would have it again. My son had the garlic chicken hoagie and I heard nothing from him when he was eating. I think that's a good sign I had the chicken Alfredo and it didn't disappoint. We did get and eat dessert first. We had pink grapefruit Gelato and sampled the lemoncello and mango. We liked them all, because they were soft and not hard. It was prefect for the hot day that we went on. Staff is very nice and attentive to their customers. read more

Small Italian restaurant that does it right. I hadn't been to Fat Lorenzo's in decades, but it's still great. The restaurant is small and low-key... I'd call it family friendly. We went there just for pizza and they were great. We'll need to go back and try more of the menu. read more

Fat Lorenzo's - 10" Fat's Combo - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Pizza and Meatball Sandwich Was Delicious, Atmosphere Is Nice, Cozy and Cool mural, Service was Great And Don't Leave without Getting At least a small gelato even if it's for the road! 4 stars read more

Preliminary review, as I've only eaten here once. I'll update this review after another try. Perhaps I'll get the pizza next time. I had the Fats Special hoagie. Had good meats on it, with sides of banana peppers, sport peppers, coleslaw, and tomato "aioli" that I think may have actually been french dressing. Unfortunately an otherwise impressive sandwich was ruined by being served on super lame, highly spongey Minnesota soft roll. Why is it so hard to get a sandwich on real bread in this town?? I know super bleached spongey bread is a Minnesota tradition of sorts but I don't like it. And neither should you. read more

Fat Lorenzo's - Another sad example of Minnesota soft roll on what otherwise might be a nice hoagie. Why is it so hard to get real bread in this town? - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Excelente pizza! Delivery was fast and friendly! Thank you Fat Lorenzo's Excellent service! read more

Fat Lorenzo's was a hit for my family today! We had 20 family members getting together and server Dan was awesome! He took care of us like we were his family and every little detail was thought of. His service was simply the best and the food was as always, delicious. We will keep coming to this favorite pizza place for years to come. Thanks again Dan! read more

Fat Lorenzo's - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A friend and I decided to stop by here for dinner since we hear good things and craving pizza! Overall it was good and we could come back buuuuuut I still just thought it was okay. This place is small and NOT ideal for groups or really any group with more than 4 people since most of the tables are booths for 2-4 people. I would recommend doing takeout. Anyways- we ended up getting the garlic cheese bread, shrimp alfredo, cheese pizza and slice of pizza Lorenzo. Our server was nice enough to split everything for us in advance by check and giving us each our own plates. The garlic cheese bread could be cheeser and the cheese pizza was okay but the pizza Lorenzo was delicious! I usually don't care for cooked spinach or really any toppings on my pizza but this was flavorful and just melted perfectly- I ended up liking it more than cheese pizza (which is my default choice). The shrimp Alfredo was good but nothing too special. Parking could be different during regular lunch/dinner hours but we didn't have a problem finding a parking on the streets. read more

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my family had a sever named Joe he was very nice and attentive the food was amazing. I've been going here Spence I was a small child and my family has always loved it. And don't get me started on the ambiance it gives the place such a welcoming aura it always is very clean and home like read more

I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've thrown out a pizza after one slice. Gross. Glutinous. If you like this pizza I'm not sure that I can trust you. For full disclosure, this is a review of a delivery pizza. I rarely do reviews based upon delivered food, as it doesn't seem fair, but this pizza was bad enough that it deserves an exception. (I also get the feeling that it wouldn't have been tangibly better in person.) We ordered a couple of breadsticks as well, which also was a mistake. So, the pizza. We got a simple pepperoni and green pepper pizza. I knew fat Lorenzo's reputation for a thicker crust, but was unprepared for the gelatinous 3/4" to an inch of undercooked (and generally tasteless) dough. I swear we could've peeled out the undercooked portions, made a ball of dough, flattened it out, and made an entirely new pizza crust. The crusty bits on the edge of crust were sometimes OK, but do you want to eat your pizza like a woodchuck? Ridiculous. The toppings were fine, as was the sauce, which actually had a bit of spice. But those good elements were unable to overcome the crust. The breadsticks were also pretty bad. They're basically girthy ropes of that same flavorless dough, and their length and form challenges the definition of "stick." They're more floppy than stick-y, and you could easily mold them into a doughy crown should you wish. There was supposedly garlic on them, but it was all carbonized, so you could barely taste it. It's clear from reading the other reviews that a lot of people love this place, and that it holds a special place in their hearts. I'm happy for them that it does--really!--but I seriously don't get it. Maybe it's a "Minnesota bread" thing? If so, it's additional evidence this state needs an intervention. read more

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Ask for crayons and paper on the tables and you can color while you eat:) this is fun for kids

What can I say about the best pizza ever, with real flavor and fresh ingredients? Once you have been there, you will go back again and again for the elusive perfect sauce and the toppings you prefer. Try the Fats: is it the olives, the onions, the meats, the chhheeesssseeessee? read more

So many great options it's hard to choose. Very much love their dessert selection in any season. Only wish there was more seasonal seating.

We were craving good pizza and pasta and Fat Lorenzo's showed up on Yelp as being nearby and a pretty good rating. This would be a much higher review had they actually gotten our order right. And after a few phone calls, speaking to a few different people... being told the driver is on his way with half of our order that was missed... yet not one apology for the mix up or an attempt to try to make it right. The food was pretty good but based on how the delivery and customerservice went...we'd be hard pressed to order from here again. Such a shame. read more

This place is tiny, adorably over-decorated and on a terribly busy road but all of that is balanced off by delicious food and friendly staff. We eaten there several times with a couple different groups of friends and everyone has enjoyed their choices. Amazing in this time when people are very picky. With my group of friends waiters sometimes ask "was anything ok" instead of "was everything ok". My brother discovered it while going to chemo treatments at the VA. We now meet family there when we are going to the airport. read more

7 STARS - kind, competent waitress - many options - good scenery - real, delicious food - incredible gelato - Italian through and through - food looks good - big portions - food even good cold - plastic take out containers, NOT STYROFOAM! - reasonable price - very close to the Mall Of America - food comes out very fas All in all, give this place million dollar tip read more

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This time I got the house salad without the cheese piled on, so it was much more enjoyable. The marinara sauce is good. The meatballs were not good. They were too chewy/tough. The mixture clearly needed some breadcrumbs and egg. Or something. read more

Great food and great service. We were in town visiting and in the mood for pizza. Checked out Yelp and found this place. We ordered a large pizza for the three of us. Love the crust & sauce. Perfect combination of everything. I cannot recall the name of what we ordered but it had everything on it with more that one meat topping. Then we ordered a pint of the chocolate chip gelato to go. Very good. Our son had never had gelato before so he chose the flavor. read more

Fat Lorenzo's - Large pizza - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We tried Fat Lorenzo's for lunch and am glad we did! The location has a small classic pizzeria feel with the dark wood paneling and gelato counter at the front. We ordered a large pepperoni and there was more than enough for two people! The crust was thick, chewy and enjoyable to eat. The sauce was heavy (which I love) and the overall pizza was tasty. Quick and friendly service! read more

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Another OK pizza place in the Twin Cities. Better than average, but that isn't saying much. Busy, with heavy emphasis on delivery orders. Small lobby space. Tried it after landing at the airport. Unlikely to return. read more

Discovered fat Lorenzo's 20 years ago when I lived nearby. Two cities and three houses later I still find a reason to drive clear across town, over the river and through rush hour traffic to fat Lorenzo's I go. Comfort food heaven. Ambiance 5 - you can't beat cherubs on a ceiling! They do have a few outdoor tables but post COVID's it's a booming takeout biz. Service 5 - the person on the phone was friendly, helpful and efficient. We did wait a few minutes in line to pay for our takeout, but it wasn't anything unreasonable and the staff was hustling and working their tails off. Food 5 - carbalicious, cheesy, saucy, gotta put on my stretchy pants comfort food. If that's not your jam, get your takeout and walk down to lake nokomis for a sunset dinner on the beach. Save room for the grapefruit gelato. It was an amazing new find. Accessibility 3 - parking is tight but bc it's a lot of takeout post covid and the parking spots turn over fairly often. read more

I love Fat Lorenzo's. Great pizza slices, good variety and options. The pizza is so good that I have yet to order the pasta, which I imagine is delicious. They provide a nice ending to your dining experience with the gelato and multiple flavors available to order. Highly recommend! read more

Still one of my favorite pizza places in the Cities. Loads of cheese and crust is crisp. It's a smaller space, so if you have a big group this wouldn't fit your needs. There's a small lot and street parking, service is friendly, however, there's usually only one person serving the restaurant. The pizza is fantastic though. I crave it the most of all pizzas. read more

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I found it odd that when my elderly mother who orders there once a week for delivery was asked for a tip upfront for the driver over the phone. I have never been asked for a tip and have always wrote it in upon delivery. I'm guessing that Fat Lorenzo's is double dipping on the tip to unbeknownst customers. I cancelled the order and ordered from another restaurant, ran my card and guess what? Was not asked to run a tip for the driver upfront. A complete scam. read more

Good pizza, the only thing is I don't go there often and don't know it much anymore. It was a great pkace to go when I was a kid tho!

It was crazy busy and luckily we got the only table for 5. Service was friendly. Food was tasty. We enjoyed it and will be back!

Great subs, great pizza and welcoming service. Chit chatted with the cashier the entire time waiting for my take out food.

For the first time since 2007 I had an awful experience. The manager of the night, a man with wing tattoos on the back of his neck treated me with disrespect in front of my daughter. I had made an order over the phone to take out but the person I had ordered for no longer was participating in the dinner so I went in with my daughter with the expectation to sit down for dinner instead. put my name down on the list and told the cashier that I had made an order but would like to sit down now instead. he asked the manager, then came back to say that it would take an hour to sit down. I said ok, it's going to take an hour to get home since it's snowing so I'll wait. But then I noticed the manager with the wings on the back of his neck seat a couple down that was there after me, I said hey I was here first to him in Spanish. so he sat us down in the back by the bathrooms. ok, then the sever came and I asked for a couple of plates and a drink. well I opened the bag to where our takeout food was to find out my pasta was made incorrectly and I told the manager, he got it fixed and brought it back in a to-go container even though we had been seated to dine. it had been very clear he didn't want to sit us down, even though it wasn't busy. And fats doesn't take reservations. he had told me "it's not our problem that your plans changed for us to sit you down because you ordered out" this was before I opened up my food to realize he made my order incorrectly. I said well is this my problem too that my food is made wrong? the entire night was tense. he then asked me, while I was doing my best to enjoy my meal with my daughter, if we would go sit another table so another family could be seated, mind you there were other tables available. I said No! after that I had enough. I told him to take my card to charge me so that I could leave. oh and he MADE SURE I was paying for that lemonade too. after he gave me my card back I told him, you know I understand they're working hard back there and I might have made a change in the plans but I'm still a customer and youre treating me bad. he didn't care to listen to what I had to say. sadly if I see him again it will be uncomfortable. Worst experience I've had eating out. I felt humiliated in front of my daughter. read more

Delivery pizza order was awesome! Got some cheesecake with chocolate and raspberry as well. Very good

Five of us were working at the nearby Hilton and decided to order lunch here based on the receptionist recommendation and the high Yelp reviews. I got the Fats Special cold hoagie. I was disappointed. The bread was not great. The meat in the sand which not good. I ordered it with oil and vinegar and it came with a mayo/butter like spread. I tried the mio dio. It was better. I would suggest sticking to the hot sandwiches. read more

Fat Lorenzo's - Cold hoagie - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This review is based on a mid-afternoon Tuesday lunch enjoyed as my broken-down car smoldered nearby awaiting roadside assistance. Pretty good pizza. Kinda gooey in the middle. Tasty sauce, even if it's chunkier than I prefer. Great cheese. The menu has some creative pizza concoctions, some of which involve a novel use of seafood. The ambiance is reminiscent of neighborhoods that are more working-class than this place is actually in. Think wooden-bench booths and condiment caddies with a crayon compartment. This is a good place to try if you want to try some yummy pizza and you don't mind using a knife & fork for the limper parts. read more

Fat Lorenzo's - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Dan was so welcoming! This place is great love the food. Thank you for the experience! read more

Fat Lorenzo's - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota