I come for a pizza pie, end up ordering the Fats hot hoagie!!! I literally inhale that warm , juicy loaded with meat and peppers ( you can order without, don't panic) goodness!ahhhhhhhh! The gelato is OH SO satisfying, flavors change- you'll never , NEVER BE disappointed! read more

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Great service! Great food! We found Fat Lorenzo's here on Yelp and took a chance. We were super impressed. Had pizza and side salads.

Alsays a great experience here. The food is great and we're always taken care of well by Dan and the rest of the staff!

I was heading to a friends cabin for a guys weekend and in need of a big meal. I usually make my own pasta/meatballs but my kitchen is being renovated so I could not this time. I was set to order from Cossetta's when a friend suggested I consider Fat Lorenzo's. I had never been there but they were so nice when I called I decided to take a chance. I ordered rigatoni with meatballs and sausage. They prepared the food in an aluminum container and the chef gave me directions on how to reheat. There was enough food for 8 big guys and lots of leftovers. The meal was fantastic! Great meatballs/sausage and they even gave me two extra tubs of sauce! Thank you Fat Lorenzo's for the terrific feast! read more

Fat Lorenzo's - Baked Rigatoni to go from Fat Lorenzo's - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I have wanted to try this local place for sometime now and decided to go after getting the wife from MSP. The area itself is one of my favorite as it's right after 77 ends! Parking can be hard to find but is worth the wait. Sitting outside was interesting as there wasn't much space and only had one server. There are about 6 tables on each side. Service is with funk and there are several beers to pick from. I ordered the spicy chicken pasta which was with gardenia peppers and let me tell you there was some burn! The pasta was cooked to perfection and the Italian sausages and meatballs was overloaded. I've really enjoyed my meal and time at Fat Lorenzo's. read more

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

Fat Lorenzo's is a small pizza joint at the base of Lake Nokomis just a few blocks north of the Crosstown on Cedar avenue serving luscious cheesy pizza loaded with toppings. While I'm not a regular due to its small size and typically long waits in the evenings, my buddy and I decided to drop in for lunch on a winter Friday. Whenever I do drop in, I'm reminded just how good their food is. They must be doing something right as they've been thriving in this location for decades. At lunch you can get slices in addition to the regular menu of hand-tossed pies, salads and garlic cheese bread (yum). With only seating for maybe 25-40 people in cozy high-walled booths, this is not the spot to go with a group larger than 4-6. Most of the spots are set up for 2. In addition to the famous pizza, they also offer a large selection of hoagies and even some pasta dishes-something for everyone. We started with the delectable cheesy bread (it comes with some rich marinara for dipping) then each ordered a slice and a side salad (old school classic with iceberg lettuce, cheese and pizza topping). One slice was more than enough for lunch along with everything else we ate. Pizza is super cheesy and good - very old school. Recommended. read more

Fat Lorenzo's - Gotta love the kitschy interior murals - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pizza was great! Sat outside on a Monday and had an awesome time. Our server was super funny. Can't remember his name but we were talking about Madison where we both attended college read more

Every time I order food from here if we get silverware I specifically on this day told the guy on the phone could he please put silverware in my food the food gets here there's no silverware so I proceeded to call the store and tell him a yo I asked you guys I need a silverware I specifically asked for silverware because I didn't have any the guy hangs up and says he's gonna call the guy never calls me back how the fuck am I supposed to eat this food with my hands I will never spend a dime at the store because of that didn't even apologize Or call me back you do this every single day how the fuck do you forget silverware read more

Not impressed. The menu for the Lasagna was very vague on what was in it (meats, cheeses, vegetables). It was like a hodgepodge of whatever they had leftover the night before. (I'm sure the ingredients were fresh, but this is just what it felt like) Turned out there were mushrooms in it, which I don't like. Ham was in it, which was the first time I had ham in my lasagna? Large Bell Peppers were also in it that I didn't think went well with lasagna. I think I would have had a better experience if they were clear on what they included. I would have just had something else. read more

I've ordered takeout orders before and can say that their food is pretty good. A bit small and limited parking, but otherwise a great place to get some good pizza read more

I wanted something fast that I could grab and take home to eat. About to jump on the highway and I see Fat Lorenzo's! I pull up their menu and decided to get a cold sub in the interest of time (as I was already in the parking lot). I ordered the "Fat's Special" sub, which had salami, ham, pepperoni and turkey with provolone. I was quoted at 25 minutes for the cold sub, but when I went in about 10 minutes later it was ready. There was a plexiglass divider between the employee and myself, and my sub was in a styrofoam container. They are not offering free samples of the gelato any longer (thanks a lot covid!) but I ordered a cup of the grapefruit anyway. I ate the gelato on the way home as they didn't have any lids and LORDY it was divine. A perfect blend of the sour and sweet effervescence that grapefruit is famous for. I was so sad when it was gone, but I was looking forward to the sub when I got home. Unfortunately it was just not good. 90% of the sandwich was bread, and not fresh-baked-pillowy-delicious bread, but cuts-the-roof-of-your-mouth-it's-so-hard bread. I took the top part off and tried to eat it like an open face sandwich, but it was a mess. They included some sort of brown balsamic dressing, which was great when I dipped the "sandwich"in it since it was so dry, but overall it was a big letdown. I saved the other have to try on my own bread the next day, but I just lacked the excitement and it sat in the back of my fridge. I'd go back for the pizza or hot subs maybe, but a cold hoagie there was a swing and a miss. read more

As my friend Charell so eloquently remarked, "This pizza gets better with every bite. It's like I realize something new that I like about it each time I bite into it." I agree: Fat Lorenzo's pizza did not blow me away on the first bite, but it had definite staying power. It just sat very well with me; tasted fresh and wholesome. I tried the gelatto, too. Good, but nothing to write home about (though I am not a gelatto-lover). They have outdoor seating, which is nice, so long as you don't mind the noise from Cedar Ave. It makes for a great treat after a day in the sun at Lake Nikomis. read more

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

Would probably go back if we were in the area, but not sure the pizza alone is worth the jaunt and they don't deliver to our area. Ordered the medium "Fat's" which had pretty good toppings: Italian Sausage, pepperoni, green and black olives, green peppers and onion. They are quite liberal with the toppings which was a plus. The cheese seemed kind of under abundant. The crust was ok, but pretty bland. Not a lot of flavor and it seemed a tad dry. I've actually had better tasting crust at the "Hut". I'll be honest, the pictures made it look better than it was. The pizza was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. read more

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I decided on Fat Lorenzo's after looking online for Italian food with good reviews. I was very glad that I decided to come here. Great ambiance and food was on point. What really made it work for me was the quality of service from Dan my waiter. Great job. He knew the menu, was engaging and he never left me with an empty drink. Ask for Dan next time you go ! read more

One of my top favorite pizza places. Amazing classics with true Italian flavors and roots. Ordered the house special and a white pizza. These pies are LOADED. Generous toppings under a nice layer of cheese and the crust is perfect. Not too thin, not too thick, and great flavor. read more

Fat Lorenzo's - House special with pepperoni, green bell peppers, sausage, black and green olives layered under the cheese. - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We ate here and I hadn't been here in years, the server was good, the atmosphere felt like a nice pizza place should. We ordered a large pizza with half half artichoke and chicken on the whole pizza. The wait was quite longer then I expected, and it left us somewhat restless. When the food arrived it looked delicious, and tasted even better. The server said we would not finish the whole thing and she was right, we took a to go bock and I ate the rest for lunch. I am glad this place is still around and I look forward to my return visit. read more

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Good comfort food! Italian-American style meal, large volume, filling, and tasty! What you get for the price is a good deal! All pasta dishes are yummy! read more

Food was shitty as hell. Service was too, if I could give it a 0 I would. I'm never coming back. Papa John's does a better job, better pizza, at least the papa John's people smile at ya once in a while. The server still works there from the last time I went in there which must have been over 3 months ago, and he has no customer service skills, he wanted to give me another pizza I was so disgusted about how horrible the first pizza was I don't even want anything from this establishment absolutely at all anymore. This place is going downhill fast. They care very little about quality. I don't recommend this place by any means. read more

I just love the place. I'm 60- I've traveled all over the world and this is the kind of restaurant I'm looking for everywhere I go. It feels family owned with old school quality and service. read more

We were told by the desk attendant at our hotel that this was one of her favorite pizza places and that they deliver to the hotel. She was correct. It was delivered(a little longer than the 35 minutes thus why I didn't give five stars ... it was more like an hour). The pizza crust was so good. It was crispy yet had a soft chewy textures where it needed to be. The toppings were so generous and had such a good flavor. Excellent pizza. Glad we selected this of the two places given for a suggestion read more

Fat Lorenzo's - Great delivery service - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Got the Fat's Combo pizza for takeout. Thick, cheesy, deliciousness. Unfortunately, however, the crust was a little on the doughy side and so a lot of it stuck to the box. Would love to go back and eat the food in the restaurant, I imagine the experience is half the fun. read more

This place is so freaking good! I went here about five years ago and have been wanting to come back since then! I've finally moved into the neighborhood so it was a perfect chance to go again. We had a New Haven pizza and garlic chicken alfredo. The pizza was delicious and I asked for a side of marinara for the crust-so good! And, I don't even like red sauce so it was a really really good if I liked it! The alfredo was yummy too and with a dash of pepper totally hit the spot! The challenge here is deciding what to order because there are so many good options. And we ordered gelato to go and it was AMAZING!! I'm so happy that I can be a frequent customer at this joint. I'll be hitting up half price Mondays in the near future. Who wants to meet me for a beer? read more

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Terrible customer service. Grungy bous yelling at each other. Not wearing masks. ordered over the phone and it still took an hour for them to "find" a cheese pizza. first time coming and I won't waste my time there again. Don't waste your money or time either. read more

Definitely, One of the better pizza joints in the Twin Cities. Their pizza dough is reminiscent of Digiorno rising crust but better. So don't sleep on this pizza. Also, there are some unconventional offerings like a clam pizza. So if you are into quirky pizza toppings with great crust, then check them out. read more

Old school pizza goodness. We were in So Mpls looking for a pizza place for takeout on our 42st Anniversary, and decided to try Fat's because of the reviews by others. We enjoyed the Fat's Special. The 10" pizza was more than 2 of us could put away - it's a SUBSTANTIAL pizza. The photos posted by others are representative and was thoroughly delicious. The sausage was especially flavorful and if I get another chance to purchase a pizza here I might focus on a sausage special. Really loved the sausage. This was a great pizza for our Happy Anniversary dinner while watching our grandson! read more

This is probably one of the best gelato ice cream I've ever tried. I highly recommend trying this restaurant. The pizza was very delicious as well, not too much sauce just the right amount, and service was great. read more

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Very nice staff and atmosphere. Had a salad, pizza, and the waiter topped it off with a sample gelato, which was delicious, after the meal. I'd fully recommend this place, especially for travelers like myself that don't like dining in the busy city. Thank you, Lorenzo's! read more

Great place to enjoy a pizza and scoop of gelato! This is not my first time here, I enjoy it every time. Never been disappointed! read more

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By far our favorite neighborhood pizza. Giant, foldable slices. Tons of toppings options on tangy sauce with just the right amount of cheese. Chewy not too thick crust. You know you're a regular when "fat Lorenzo's" is saved as a contact in my phone. Italian sausage and green pepper is our standard. read more

Pizza and the housemade breadstick were delicious. There was a big snafu with Door Dash but thankfully my order was still sitting at the restaurant. Fat Lorenzo's staff made it right by giving us their amazing gelato! read more

Maybe this place was good at one time but not anymore. Bland pizza from the sauce to the toppings. As expensive as this place is the pizza should be a thousand times better. I gave Lorenzo's two chances, there will not be a third. read more

The image of Italian American restaurants in Chicago and New York, which Hollywood has fed us for ages is rarely seen in these Twin cities. Fat Lorenzo's is somewhat of an exception. A bilious blue building stone's throw from lake Nokomis, this establishment visually is as quirky as things get here in the Midwest. The restaurant has an aesthetic appeal similar to the Greek restaurant in the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", with both the interior and exterior walls screeching in full color. Tins of Italian tomatoes grace the tops of booth partitions and wooden pizza stands with compartments for coloring crayons, sit on the tables. The menu consists of hoagie type sandwiches, thick crust pizzas and other Italian American staples. The pizzas are perhaps the most popular, I'd recommend sharing for they are heavy and filling. The sandwiches are good but sometimes need more zest. The chicken cacciatore one is dry comes with yellow peppers and could really do with a dab of marinara. The garlic chicken is the better choice of the two chicken hoagies. The lasagnas are good, served very hot and extremely heavy. The other pastas on occasion have been a little dry for my taste. You also get to top off your meal with gelato, they do have a whole array of interesting flavors. This is by no means authentically Italian-Italian, its more the kind of Italian food which one gets in the US, i.e more cheese and flour. This place is a clear winner over places like Bucca de Bepo or Old Spaghetti Factory. Overall this is a reasonable restaurant with hearty fare, sizable portions, easy parking and a pre/post meal walkable surroundings to boot. Very few places can tick all these boxes, hardly any with table mats you can draw on. read more

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

Everything was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The wait staff was kind, friendly and amazing. Not to mention the artwork around the building (outside and inside) is the coolest thing I've ever seen at a restaurant. read more

After reading reviews, we decided to try Fat Lorenzo's. I'm glad we did. It's a small place, with about 12 tables and a lot of character - especially the cherubs holding pizza ingredients. When we first approached the restaurant my children asked what the paintings were on the outside of the building. I wasn't certain. It was getting dark and we were a distance away. I said "it looks like people floating with food." Indeed it was, floating cherubs holding onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers. The place has a great ambiance. We ordered a bread stick (twisted bread with garlic herb butter and parmesan). It was a bit dry. We liked the sauce a lot. It had some tomato chunks in it and was warmed. We ordered a pepperoni and onion pizza. While we liked it, we decided that we much prefer a thin crust style pizza. This pizza has a pretty bready crust, especially on the edges, and it's filling with not a lot of flavor. There were a lot of onions on the pizza, which one of my children didn't care for. The service was great and our waiter kept our water glasses filled. They have paper on the table tops, so kids, or adults, can color while they wait. We could not pass by the gelato on our way out. We ordered a chocolate chip and butterfinger and were not disappointed. All in all, Fat Lorenzo's was an enjoyable time. Their pasta plates looked pretty good as they passed by. I'd eat here again. read more

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Fat Lorenzo's is a common place I like to bring out of town visitors when they say they want pizza, usually followed by a walk around Lake Nokomis on a nice night to burn off the calories. The food is delicious--we usually just do pizza, but they have some great sandwiches as well. The setting is laid-back with quirky Italian murals all over the wall. The place is a little small, but we usually have only had to wait about 5-10 minutes for a table. Decent beer and wine selection. Always a solid dining experience. read more

Gave this place a try while I was in town. I had a pizza and some garlic breadsticks with cheese. The pizza tasted like they made it with store bought spaghetti sauce. The garlic breadsticks tasted like bread with I can't believe it's not butter. This place needs to work on the flavors. Maybe a new spaghetti sauce. read more

Fat Lorenzo's you are most certainly amazing, I had a spectacular experience here today. I've never had a bad experience with them, never tried something I didn't love. I definitely will tell all my friends to try their Garlic Chicken, it was simply just outstanding. I became great friends with the staff, who are all wonderful and super courteous. Strongly recommended Fat Lorenzo's. read more

Came here after driving by and wanting to stop in for a while. I had the spicy pasta (I can't rememeber the name) it is peppers, marinara cooked with ricotta, meatballs and sausages and your choice of noodles. It was sooo delicious and a huge portion I have enough for lunch tomorrow as well. We also ordered the breadstick and it was delicious. Almost a pretzel taste to it. My bf got a cold sandwich and loved the bread. He really enjoyed it. We will definitley be back to try the hot sandwiches, clam pasta dish, and pizza. It all looks so good! read more

Fat Lorenzo's - The spicy pasta is so delicious! Came with more breadsticks but I took them off before the picture. - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is my favorite greasy gooey zaza! I really enjoy the crust - crispy edge and bottom but soft on top still. Good sauce and toppings too! If you are looking for just good ole pizza, this is it! read more

A true neighborhood gem! So many excellent choices... The hard part is trying to pick! It's become for my wife and I a weekly date night as the food is excellent, totally affordable and the service is always wonderful. We always try for Dan, as he makes us feel like we're part of the Lorenzo's family - and he's totally on it! The only bummer is: we order, then items that others have ordered go by and it ALL looks so amazing... read more