The Original Mr. Pizza South

As someone who grew up in New York, and has been searching for a Great New York-esque Midwestern…read morePizza joint, I have finally found it in Rochester, MN. Thank you Pasquale's!

The garlic knots were very good! We ordered a whole pizza and it was overcooked and very little…read morecheese. The flavors of the sauce and cheese just weren't there tonight. Disappointing for a $35 pizza.

Alla Italiana stuffed slice

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Rosati’s Pizza

4.3(13 reviews)

2.4 mi

My parents like Rosati's Pizza, so they brought me here when I came to visit them. I haven't had…read moregood Chicago Style Pizza in a long time, and in Austin we don't really have anything here anymore that comes close. Overall we had a really good experience here, the pizza was very good and tasted great. It's a small footprint, limited seating, probably has 4-5 tables, plus a couple of outside tables, and bench seating along the windows. If you are a new customer you can join their rewards program and get 10% off your first purchase, so we got the large Chicago Style Pizza with Sausage, Onions, Green Peppers. My dad said the double dough pizza is really good too. They bring the pizza out piping hot in the cardboard box, and it was superb. They don't skimp on the cheese here that's for sure. I would have liked a little more sauce with my pizza. But the taste was superb and quality was very good. Crust was flavorful, you will want to eat it all - maybe dip it in garlic butter or some red sauce. The large was plenty for 3 of us as we had about 3 large slices left over to take home. They do specials here, today was a pasta special but we were set on the pizza which was good enough. I gave them 5-stars because the food was really good and the service was helpful and attentive. I think they could tweak a couple of things to make it better - - for example we wanted ice water but they do not have an ice machine (huh?). So we got lukewarm tap water from their sink. Tasted fine, but I think an ice machine would be nice added touch. I think maybe they want you to buy the bottled water. Also - I think when they serve pizza in-house, they should serve it on a platter, and then when there are leftovers to give the customer the right-sized (smaller) box. We only had 3 pieces left yet had to take the very large box home which doesn't fit in the fridge. Plus it's waste and over utilization. We could have gotten smaller to-go boxes, that way it's a win win for everyone. But overall we were very happy with our meal here. I would definitely come back, and I wish I had more time to try their double dough pizza as my dad said he really likes it. The Chicago Pizza here was really good and it's always good to carb up especially when it gets cold up there in Minnesota

Best pizza in town hands down, great owner and service, we order from here regularly and it's…read morealways great

Sausage, onions and peppers was really damn good pizza

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Rosati's Pizza

3.9(52 reviews)

2.4 mi

Small pizza spot that sells slices!!! Love a place I can get a slice to go! They had the World Cup…read moregame going when I was in and it was perfect as it was the final seconds! Nice staff! Pizza was tasty -would come back for more when in the area.

Not a thin pizza asked to over bake it didn't happen. Also ordered black olives and no olives…read moreperiod. Very disappointing

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Red's Savoy Pizza

4.8(23 reviews)

0.9 mi

Love this place! Love the peoples! Delicious and…read moreamazing--thabk you for being kind humans! My 96 yr old Fathers first time having Savoya-won't be his last!!!

Best pizza in Rochester. The owners are the nicest and always says hi. If they can they will stop…read moreand talk which is nice.

Red's Savoy Pizza - Red's House Special 14' w/ sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, green olives, tons of cheese & "passive aggressive" sauce

Red's House Special 14' w/ sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, green olives, tons of cheese & "passive aggressive" sauce

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Tilda's Pizzeria

4.2(56 reviews)

2.0 mi

Very delicious! Got into the car after a long day at Mayo Clinic. Prayers for husband Michael. Saw…read moreTilda's 250 ft away and walked over. Savannah recommended the Bongo pizza, goat cheese, blackberry, honey and had a blue cheese salad with it. Amazing. Made a hard day good!!! Nice atmosphere. Good music. Lovely!

Good food, mediocre service Sat at the bar after I placed…read moreinitial order never interacted with server until I was done. It's about what I have come to expect when dining out.

Tilda's Pie Salad

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Terza Ristorante

4.1(408 reviews)

1.6 mi

•$$$

Arguably the best Italian food I have had in Minnesota, and it was wild to me that it happened in…read moreRochester out of all places. My spouse and I came here for my birthday this year since we were coming from Houston, MN, and were utterly impressed at the diversity of flavors that many of the dishes had. To start, the appetizers were instant hits. The chicken meatballs were full and flavorful, and it was very clear that they were hand-made because we could see the herbs inside. The mother sauce gave them a second layer of flavor upon dipping the meatballs in it. Then the lobster bisque totally blew my mind because it was so flavorful that I thought it was the best I had ever had. I could taste the heavy cream easily and I thought the sherry and brandy did a fantastic job in diversifying the flavors with the existing seasoning. We also loved how big the portion was for the hashbrowns and thought the gouda cheese had the right consistency to provide flavor and texture, while the caramelized onions gave a layer of sweetness which was refreshing because I don't often see that with hashbrowns, if at all. The mushroom risotto was also full of flavor, especially since it had truffle oil, making it full of umami. I also really enjoyed the tiramisu, as it was soft enough and had layers of ingredients that were clearly divided and defined. Relatively I enjoyed the pappardelle grilled chicken less because the chicken was hard to chew and the tomatoes didn't really help elevate the overall flavor. I also thought that the crème brûlée had too much egg yolk flavor, and since I make this dessert myself often, I knew it was because they didn't put enough sugar into the yolk, sugar, and heavy cream mixture. I would recommend adding more sugar to help overcome the yolk flavor. Despite my slight criticism, I still thought this was arguably the best Italian food that I have had in the entire state, and I would most definitely return if I come by Rochester again. Oh, I was also given a free limoncello shot for my birthday, which was insanely strong so I mixed it with my cocktail drink and it actually helped elevate my drink's flavor.

We were in Rochester visiting our daughter who works at Mayo. We decided to go back to Terza…read moreRistorante for our second time, and it lived up to the positive experience we had a couple years ago. The place has a great feel - dim lighting, open kitchen, good energy without being over the top. Easy spot to settle in and enjoy a meal. Our waiter was excellent for most of the night. He knew the menu well and pointed us toward the handmade pasta over the boxed options. It came with an upcharge, as expected, but worth it. Toward the end of the evening he started disappearing for longer stretches. We weren't in a rush, but it went a little past what you'd want. Food was excellent. I started with the oysters - fresh, cold, clean, with that nice briny hit. For my entrée I had the scallops over fresh pasta with mushrooms and thin crispy potato chips. The scallops were spot on with a good sear and the whole dish came together really well. My wife had the chicken piccata (which I sampled - and really liked), daughter went with the wild mushroom tagliatelle, and her boyfriend had the pappardelle with grilled chicken and scallops. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We also a bruschetta app to start, which was not as flavorful as I expected. The wonderful warm bread disappeared fast. A couple Caesar salads were ordered and received compliments from those who partook. We left full and satisfied. Overall, really good experience and consistent with our first visit. Would recommend and we'll definitely be back.

Crema al Limone

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Honey Crisp

Godfather's Pizza

3.5(26 reviews)

3.1 mi

First time finding a Godfather's Pizza in years. It was very nostalgic, having worked at one all…read morethe way through college. The pizza was fresh and just as I remembered it. The restaurant was clean and customer service was top notch.

So, i grew up with Godfather's pizza being a staple and then spent the rest of my life in the…read moreChicago area where godfather's didn't exist. So you can imagine my excitement to see that they do, indeed, still exist!! We ordered delivery for our last night in Rochester and I was not disappointed. It tasted exactly the same. So if you have a hankering for some childhood nostalgia, definitely know this place's flavor hasn't changed.

Canned mushroom is not okay the ingredients are not fresh

Disgusting as heck I'm pregnant I pray we don't get sick!

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Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar

3.9(551 reviews)

1.8 mi

Love there are so many gluten-free options to choose from. And the fact the meat sauce is all beef…read moreis perfect. You can Access from the subway system from Mayo. They bring out bread and you can request gluten-free instead of the regular bread. When they brought out the gluten-free buns they were HOT! Very good and fresh. They do give you a plate with fresh parmesan, olive oil, and balsamic mix. I choose the butter as it melted so great. My partner got the gluten-free cheese ravioli with meat sauce which he REALLY liked. I got the stuff gluten-free shells with meat sauce. The meat sauce was FABULOUS but the stuff shells were ok. The ricotta inside wasn't a smooth soft ricotta. It was baked and stuck together which isn't my thing. But I love it was GF. And next time I would for sure get that meat sauce on something, not sure what, but cannot wait to try. Tip when you order tell them you want the gluten free, don't assume it just is.

Wonderful local treasure with excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere. All of our family special…read moreoccasions are at Victoria's!

Turkey Caprese

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Zadeos Pizza

3.5(32 reviews)

1.3 mi

We ordered a supreme, taco, cheese sticks and a personal pepperoni, mushroom pizza…read more First off; the crust on all pizzas was terrible. It was like it was left over a few days ago and they decided to use it. It had terrible flavor and was very chewy. The cheese sticks were using the same old crust. They threw the cheese on top, which slices off as soon as you take it out of the box. The taco pizza... where to even begin. There was no sour cream, no taco sauce. Same old crust as mentioned before. The chips were just thrown on top, and cheese was on 1/2 of the pizza and half melted. The supreme pizza was ok... 2.5/5 stars. Same issues as mentioned above. The person on the phone was rude, not interested in taking our order and seemed to be "on something". The total was about $40. NOT EVEN WORTH IT!! Go somewhere else. Worst pizza in Rochester!!!

This is an excellent pizza place with a buffet that includes a salad bar. Nothing fancy, but the…read morepizza is excellent!

Despite the construction, they are indeed still open. If this was a divey bar, this would be the VIP entrance.

New inside

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Pizza Buffet

Toppers Pizza

3.6(75 reviews)

2.0 mi

They have great tasting pizza and specials are awesome was helped by Amanda she deserves a raise…read morevery helpful

We paid $30 for a 2 topping thin crust and we would have been better off just getting a frozen…read morepizza from the grocery store. Maybe their other crust and items are better, but ours was cold and pretty tasteless.

Please improve the way sauce is packed. I prefer it in my belly and not soaked into the box.

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1 pickle & 2 half's, seasoning somehow condensed on 1 slice. Other slices were a little better or a little worse.

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Denise P.

7 years ago

Have to say, the staff did a bang up job at getting a group of 16 in and seated on a Sat. night within 10 min! Then they had drinks and colours for little ones in 5 min. On top of that, they had 10 lg. and jumbo pizzas to the table in 30 min. And, this was the best pizza I've had in years! It had gotten to the point that I could take or leave pizza. Mr. Pizza renewed the pizza craving. read more

Brett H.

Elite 16

342

9 years ago

I was debating 1 or 2 stars but it really was that bad. First of all, the service wasn't great. The only time the server checked up on me was when I was finished. Would've loved a knife since it's cut not in slices but in squares. Wayyyy to much cheese and it feel apart easily. Much better places in Rochester for pizza. read more

Mark L.

6 years ago

This spot is one of Rochester's best pizza restaurants. The food always comes out HOT and the wait staff is very friendly. Definitely a must stop if you are visiting out of town or if you live right here in the Med City! read more

Utr U.

6 years ago

Traveling back from Iowa, and ordered over the phone for pickup. Pizza was ready and very tasty, their thin crust is my go to order. Staff was friendly and gave me advice on nearest liquor store to get a beer. read more

Jeff H.

7 years ago

Pizza is good. Had thin crust and was happy with it. However they do not deliver after5:00 pm. Who can do that in the pizza business? Not happy with that. read more

Time B.

9 years ago

Mr. Pizza is our favorite pizza place! The sauce is super flavorful and the pan style is great. Take out is really fast and the staff is super friendly. read more

Nick J.

8 years ago

Awesome pizza, always done in 20 minutes for pickup no matter how busy they are. Thin and double dough crust. Pepperoni has a great flavor to it! read more

Tia M.

4 years ago

Very good food! So glad that they are around and that they didn't change a thing about their recipe

Jammey S.

8 years ago

Their pizza is amazing and the staff are always friendly and helpful and always their for you.

Dan K.

8 years ago

This is one of our favorite places to go for pizza. Its always good and the beer is cold.

Dave A.

279

16 years ago

Very good pizza. They would rate five stars except for the $6 delivery charge.

Billy N.

139

17 years ago

Very good pizza, good lunch specials also. Worth a visit.

Jerry M.

735

834

15 years ago

Best pizza around.

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