The restaurant is under new management and now the experience better matches the quality of the food. I am updating my review. We love Pompeii! read more

I absolutely love this place. The pizza is amazing and the staff is nice however I unfortunately have to take away stars from my rating due to this being my fourth time in a row the restaurant does not add the toppings I paid for I'm not sure why this keeps happening. Maybe the staff needs to highlight the tickets whenever there's additions to the pizzas? Not sure. The last time I approached staff regarding rhe missing toppings they did make it right and gave me a free pizza. So I do appreciate the service, just need consistency. I was too tired to approach staff today about the exact same issue read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - Mele Gorgonzola and Pompeii Margherita add pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

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So my wife and I went to our local dealership that was having an event, and there was a food truck serving wood-fired pizzas. When we arrived, they were no longer there, and since we were craving pizza, we decided to look on Google to see where we could go to get some brick oven pizza. We found Pompeii, so we decided to ride the motorcycle over and see what this place had to offer. When we first got there, the GPS took us to the back, and we didn't see a sign or anything letting us know it was Pompeii. However, as we got closer, we saw a smaller sign letting us know we were at the right place. There was plenty of parking, which was a plus. Also, when we walked in, we were greeted by two gentlemen, and they took our order. My wife ordered the Taste of Italy, and I ordered the Pompeii Margherita pizza with two fountain drinks. They brought the pizzas to us, and they smelled delicious. Once we took a slice of pizza, it was game over. The pizza was very flavorful and quite different from any other Margherita pizza I've ever had. My wife was also pleasantly surprised with her pizza. The decor wasn't anything fancy but was nice and not over the top. There was one hiccup, but Aaron and the staff made it right. We will definitely return to see if we can have service without any hiccups. read more

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If you are craving a good artisan pizza, this is a great place to go! There is a wild selection of different pizza flavors to pick from that will appease everyone. My favorite was the hot honey pepperoni. I thought the artichoke dip would be a dip but turns out it's a pizza! A great spot to stop in! read more

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Trying a lot of local eateries as we visit town and this was a good one! We got takeaway and pizzas were hot, accurately made, and flavorful. The margherita and cheese pizza are essentially the same with/without basil. Artichoke dip pizza and flatbread were family favorites! Drizzled balsamic glaze on both and it was spectacular! Would definitely try again. :) read more

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Having been here several times recently I continue to think that this is some of the best Neapolitan pizza in The Cities. The crusts are crispy and smokey, the toppings are interesting and both authentic and unusual, take your pick. A shout out to the salads as well. They have unusual and interesting flavor combos and are very fresh. Ask for them to be light on the dressing, sometimes they go a little crazy. Wine pours go to the top of the glass and almost require you to take a sip without lifting the glass up. read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

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Small little spot with counter service, but some really solid pizza. I'd say what really stands out to me here is the unique variations they have on top of more traditional styles. For instance, I loved the hot honey which is a staple nowadays, but the peach pizza was completely unexpected. Never seen anything like it and it was totally enjoyable. Will return to keep trying some of their already unique menu items, but also to try some of their seasonal variations which keep it even more interesting! read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - Hot Honey Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

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Had an overall lackluster lunch at Pompeii Pizzeria. You order at the counter. Beverages and silverware are self serve at the counter. We ordered the Fresh Chard pizza, a Hot Honey pizza and a Cesar salad. I'd order the food again, though I thought the hot honey pizza could have been cooked longer. The main issue was how dirty the restaurant was. Tables weren't cleaned quickly between customers. And even then only plates were picked up. We were also given dirty plates. It's not an overly large restaurant. Any party over four I would recommend takeout. read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

My wife and I finally had the opportunity to enjoy lunch together at Pompeii, a experience that I had previously shared with friends and colleagues. I appreciate their unique approach to wood-fired pizza. We indulged in the Mediterranean pizza and the Chicken Gorgonzola salad during our visit. The only issue we encountered was the noise level, which was elevated by a group of 10 ladies seated nearby. read more

I have read a number of good reviews about Pompeii and have been extremely excited to try it out. It, unfortunately, didn't quite live up to my expectations. Maybe I overhyped myself a little. Located in downtown Elk River, it has a quaint, nice small town feel to it. Nice little dining area in the front with the pizza oven in the back. We walked up to the counter to order and were greeted in an awkward manner and the entire ordering experience stayed that way. Awkward. The kid seemed annoyed by our business and not thrilled to be taking our order. We went with a salad and two pizzas. The salad was good. Would have been lights out if the lettuce wasn't so wilty and soggy. The vinaigrette dressing was excellent in my opinion but not for the weak hearted. Both pizzas were just okay. They both were just slightly undercooked in my opinion and a little doughy. These are cooked in a gas over, not wood fired, leaving the pizza with a weird undercarriage and a slight gas taste. I really wanted to love this place but it fell a little short. There are a ton of pizza options on the menu and they all sound excellent. Unfortunately I think they will always fall short with the gas oven. read more

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It's a pizza, that's about it Prices are a little high in my opinion Good location easy to park and pick up on the way home read more

Tonight we picked up pizza from Pompeii Pizzeria, this is open fire, brick oven (neapolitans style pizza) . We ordered a sausage, pepperoni, onion, mushroom, and cheese, and we ordered a margarita pizza also we ordered one of their seasonal dessert, pizzas the caramel apple cinnamon cheesecake. Oh yes, lastly a Greek salad, which came with a (pita like) bread. The meat pizza was pretty good, I give it a 9 out of 10. The margarita pizza was a little overdone, kind of charred, but it taste good enough regardless, so I give it a 7 out of 10. The Greek salad and pita bread was delicious 10 out of 10! However, the dessert pizza was awful!! It had horrible texture, almost like globs of soft jello cheese cake (without the gram cracker crust) hardly any caramel, (we couldn't see any apples on it either) and a sprinkle of cinnamon. This "seasonal dessert" pizza had practically no sweetness to it--in fact very little taste at all. We each tried a piece of the dessert pizza and agreed that it was garbage. Overall all, for the price you will get a pretty tasty meal, just don't order the seasonal dessert pizza! read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - Outside of building - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

Sat for 45 minutes waiting after arriving when the place wasn't that busy. We asked what was taking so long and found out they lost our order. Waited another 10 minutes for them to make it and no discount or apology. Last visit to this place where we've been regular customers. read more

We believe the dough changed in the last week for the worse. We checked with other customers that frequent the restaurant and they concur. What used to be a fantastic crust is now very hard and crispy. Hopefully they can get it back Until then we won't be back read more

There's all kinds of pizza places out there, but not many like Pompeii. It's a bit pricey, but ya get what ya pay for. This place has amazing pizzas! It's usually very busy, so plan it out. It's a small place, so it fills up fast. read more

very awesome food and staff they make great pizzas and many other good foods too eat also very vibes and drinks as well ty kind staff and people :) read more

This is a great addition to Elk River...Heck, these guys would be a great addition to any community! This is a wonderful, fresh, Neapolitan style pizza place! We have eaten here several times and it's the perfect "covid" solution, what better to pick up and bring home for dinner! I will say, all the past visits have been a solid 4 Star pie...with my daughter trying the Napa Chicken pizza I decided to try the same sort of thing but with a buffalo sauce! This was one of the best Chicken pizzas I have ever had and the reason for the 5 Star review! The chicken on this pizza, the spice in the sauce was very good! The white sauce that was on it and the cheese were dang near perfect! So, so good!! I would always recommend this place to anyone I meet, now with this chicken pizza it is even more likely...a must try! KT read more

First time eating there tonight. I ordered the "Shroomi". Kind of a bummer because there were not many mushrooms on it at all ton of garlic though. With a description titled that I would expect many more mushrooms. A was disappointed but the pizza crust and sauce was delicious! read more

Phenomenal pizza!!! So happy with our visit and stop here today to celebrate a birthday!

Pompeii Pizzeria has been a staple to one of my favorite pizzerias for the better of 10 plus years now. The Francesca's Glace is my all-time favorite since they released it as a seasonal pizza, but once it became a standard on the menu, I've gotten it every time. Great service, and perfect small town ambiance with outdoor seating. Must try! read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - Francesca's Glace (1st Place Winner) - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

I tried a new pizza place today. Looking on their website, they do have some interesting and unique pizzas. Just check out the seasonal offerings on their website! Maybe you'll find a new pizza to try that you've never even heard of. I tried the Bleu Moon pizza which includes créme fraiche, prosciutto, chicken, and gorgonzola. The pizza comes in a personal size with 6 slices. You could share with 2 people but I would recommend getting 1 pizza per person and sharing to try multiple kinds (or keeping one all to yourself because it is pretty good). The pizza was made fairly quick and comes in a small sturdy box for pickup. The crust was a good thickness and had a little bit of char *insert chef kiss here*. The toppings were well represented for a personal size, just perfect. The only downsize was the middle did fall apart a little bit upon picking it up to eat. I would definitely visit again for the same pizza and to try something new! read more

Ordered our food and the pizza came out in 5 minutes! Service was great food was amazing! I ordered the hot honey pizza and it was great. if you like honey you should definitely get this. The classic was great too! There is pepper flakes on the table too to add some flavor which is perfect. Definitely would come back if I have the chance. read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - Hot honey pizza, classic pizza, and small salad - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

A small cafe style restaurant with wooden booths. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you when it's done, which is fast! The pizzas are cooked in a hot hot oven and are done within 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn your mouth! The pizzas are personal size. I had the Cortina. I couldn't really taste the goat cheese flavor much, but overall it was tasty. Hubby had a build your own starting with margarita base and he said the sauce was outstanding. The crusts on both were thin and crispy. My daughter had the Roman which she really enjoyed. She said it had just a slight zing in the sausage which she enjoyed. My son in law had the Molto Picante and he said it was very good. The crusts on theirs were a little more soft, especially in the middle, than the other two probably because they had more ingredients on their pizzas. In all, everyone enjoyed their pizzas! read more

Elk River doesn't have much, but what it does have, is the best Napoli-style pizza in the northern Twin Cities suburbs. My family and I have been here multiple times and each time we are impressed/blown away by their topping combinations and crust. For me, pizza crust is the unsung hero that should always be the main act. But in most places, it's billed as the supporting actor. HERE the crust is the pizza art canvas. Creating edible cheesy masterpieces. My ONE complaint is that they don't have any pineapple pizza toppings. Oh boo hoo, pizza purists! Pineapple on pizza is like a rebellious ray of sunshine in a world of traditional toppings. Live a little! ...and it's my way of tricking myself into thinking I'm making healthy choices. Check them out! read more

If you're in town and hungry for pizza this place is a must! The pizza here is so good and it's made over a fire oven! The employees here are helpful and nice! This is a nice local business you definitely can see how much dedication they put in! read more

I got the pepperoni and hot honey pizza and also the lime cucumber w feta pizza. Both are seasonal. The pepperoni was amazing! I am craving it as I type!!! The lime was just not good! They put solid lime slices on the pizza.... What? The flavor was good but I spent 5 mins picking limes off the pizza... it made no sense. Maybe it was made wrong? read more

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Our family loves this place. The pizza is amazing. The salads are too. The variety means everyone is happy and I personally think the seasonal menu is creative and always delicious. The dining area is small but works. You order and pay at the counter. They will bring your food out when prepared. This family of 5 highly recommends you stop and give it a try. read more

Wow - first class pizza in old downtown Elk River - thumbs up! I don't dish out many 5 star reviews but this place deserves it. I definitely had a 5 star experience. I'm usually not a big fan of Neopolitan Style pizza but these people rock it out and made me a believer! I tried the Bruschetta, a small Napoli Pizza, a Pila Alta sandwich to go, and an order of 2 Canoli. And I washed it all down with a Surly Furious, on tap. They have a huge selection of interesting specialty pizzas. They also have a list of seasonal specialty pizzas. Very cool! Every mouthful of food I had was wonderful. I wouldn't hesitate to go back again...and again...and again! I saw a few reviews that complained about slow service. I didn't experience that problem. My food came out lightning fast. Thanks, Pompeii Pizzeria! -Daddy Maxx Retro read more

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Have been coming here for years. Food gets better and better. Service was lacking with the previous owners but we overlooked it since the pizzas were so good. Hoping service comes around with the new ownership. read more

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! First timers trying it out! We let our child choose his own topping... honestly I thought he wouldn't eat it! He ate 1/2 the pizza! Which is a lot for him!! They are allergy friendly and took great care to make sure my pizza was done correctly. I would highly recommend ! read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - Chicken, olives & goat cheese - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

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My favorite type of pizza is Neapolitan style, and this is definitely up there with some of the best! Delicious toppings, and cooked perfectly in the fired grill. The cannoli was just okay, nothing special and the tables on the back patio were pretty dirty. We chose this place because they were dog friendly, and we don't regret it though. Tucked away from the city, but amazing pizza! This is worth the stop if you are in the area. read more

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Pompeii pizza is one of theee top pizza places in the Twin Cities. Their margarita pizza is to die for. Plus their service is second to no one. My only complaint is I wish they were in a bigger restaurant. That way I could have bigger parties there. read more

The staff make or break a business... we had the rudest man take our order. He literally flung the number plaque at us - hard across the counter. Not in a funny type of movement but really almost aggressive. My mouth dropped. My husband flung it back at him. It was a very strange/ unpleasant encounter. Our pizza crust was very over proofed. Not anything like we've had before. This used to one of our favorite spots in town. read more

Wonderful pizza baked in this Super hot oven in our little downtown Elk River. It's a close reminder of the little restaurants In France...I adore this pizza ..always reminds me of France and the wonderful times we had there.the flavors,smells,and sounds... read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - a picture of a flower garden - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

Still on hold. Hmm Voicemail says they will be next in line and continues to state they are open. THAN it hangs up after a few rounds. We decide to Stop over to location and the business is closed Whatt?? July 3-5 Great for employees BUT how about informing the public at large about your changes??? Please use technology to assist the people who try to continue to keep you in business. We miss ypur pizza. read more

I'll make it short and simple- this place has the BEST pizza and the WORST service. We drive way out of our way to come here because we love the pizza that much. The teenagers that work here are kind. The man child that manages it is terribly unprofessional. I'm horrified he's still employed there because he just puts a horrible taste in my mouth. I'd like to speak with the owner regarding this matter because it's just not acceptable. We love this place so much, but this manager needs to go. He's grumpy, has a bad attitude, hung up on me tonight (and was rude when he picked up.) He's gossiped, rolled his eyes, etc in front of me and my spouse. We laugh at how grumpy he is. Dear owner, please do something about this. Forgot to mention when we came here for Valentine's Day I called ahead to make a reservation and see if we could order pizza rather than their really fancy courses (looks amazing btw) and this same manager guy said yes, we could make reservations for pizza for that day. We got there on Valentine's Day, sat down, and let them know we wanted to order some pizza. They said they couldn't serve us and that we could do takeout, but in all honesty after having a reservation, I wanted to sit down and enjoy my meal. The manager denied our conversation when his colleague asked him about it. He barely even raised his head. We left and went somewhere else for Valentine's Day. What the heck is going on with this place? Please step up. read more

Tried this one again...still mixed results. Wish a small, local restaurant would be a better experience. A panini should be a warm, smashed sandwich, not a cold (chicken pieces still frozen) disaster with shredded cheese that literally won't stay in the thin pita bread. Really annoyed at the price and the fact that they wouldn't either specify this is a COLD sandwich, or that they wouldn't stick it into the Oven for a couple of min to let the cheese melt and the chicken thaw out. read more

Pompeii Pizzeria - Chicken avocado disaster - Pizza Near Me - Elk River, Minnesota

The pizza is decent for Elk River but their customer service is the worst. If they get too busy they take the phone off the hook & make up a story about it not being able to charge. The pizza was the best in town with the original owner but no longer. They don't care if you are wearing a mask or not. They do not have online ordering, hello 2021! I would skip this and go to Minneapolis or up to Princeton to The Alpha & Omega pizza Farm where you get excellent customer service and delicious pizza. Save your money! This restaurant has the worst customer service I have ever experienced. read more

I love the seasoning. I love the variety of Pizzas I can choose from. I appreciate the texture of the crust on my Pizza. In the future I plan to buy a Pizza from Your restaurant. read more

t Elk River would have such good pizza! The staff was wonderful... The pizza was wonderful AND you can get gluten free pizza dough!